ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 1, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. Mayor Coolidge called the October 1, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.2. Invocation - Pastor Heath Jarrett, Living Hope Fellowship
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.5. October 1, 2024, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with staff to discuss the following items:
Item 2.1 Labor Negotiations - This matter was not heard or discussed.
Item 2.2 Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
Item 2.3 Rushing v. Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was Item 2.4 Anticipated Litigation - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
1.6. Presentation - Pioneer Community Energy, CEO Don Eckert
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Consent Agenda, as read.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 09/17/24
2.2. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council matters not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority.
Addressing the Council was Estelle Pann.
Due to a disruption, the Council recessed at 6:33 for a short break. The Council reconvened, with all Councilmembers present.
Addressing the Council was Stephen Hazel. Due to a disruption, the Council recessed at 6:36 for a short break. The Council reconvened, with all Councilmembers present.
Addressing the Council was Virginia Lee Gimbel, Barbara Chang, Samuel Barber, Mike Johnson, Lynn Haskell, Benson and Gia Monticello.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. BELL MUIR SPA DISSOLUTION AND AUTUMN LEAF ESTATES SUBDIVISION (GPA/RZ 24-02 AND SUB 24-01) (2870 NORD AVENUE and 1124 HENSHAW AVENUE) Hearing on adoption of a resolution, and introductory reading of an ordinance that amended the General Plan and pre-zoning to remove the Bell-Muir Special Planning Area (SPA) designation and requirements identified in the 2030 Chico General Plan and approve a subdivision at the northeast corner of Nord and Henshaw Avenues. The General Plan Amendment and Rezone (GPA/RZ) changed the City's Land Use Designation of "Special Planning Area" to "Low Density Residential," changed the City's pre-zoning of "SPA" to "R1" (Low Density Residential), and amended General Plan text that refers to the Bell-Muir SPA. The GPA/RZ facilitated approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (SUB 24-01) within the Bell-Muir SPA, just outside of the city limits of Chico in unincorporated Butte County, California (APNs 042-020-009 and 042-020-105). The proposed subdivision divided 20 acres into 68 individual single-family residential lots and a parcel dedicated to stormwater retention. The Planning Commission voted at its September 5, 2024, meeting to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the requests. The City Council considered initiating annexation of the 20-acre subdivision area as a separate action. A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Report - Mike Sawley, Principal Planner) Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was applicant, Chris Giampoali, followed by Annabel Grimm, Robert Egert, Katy Thoma, John Dunbar, Keith Doglio, Ben Reed, Austin Barron, and Freeman. Mayor Coolidge closed the hearing to the public A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to introduce the following ordinance by reading its title only and adopt the following resolution:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE PREZONING
OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE BELL-MUIR SPECIAL PLANNING AREA FROM SPA (SPECIAL PLANNING AREA) TO R1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) (RZ 24-02) RESOLUTION NO. 71-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHICO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 24-02, AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SUBDIVISION 24-01 (Epick, Inc. / City of Chico)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds
NOES: Winslow
ABSENT: Coolidge
Mayor Coolidge called for a short break at 7:43 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:44 p.m. All members were present, with Mayor Coolidge absent.
4.2. HEARING ON HENSHAW ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 4 (ANX 24-01) A hearing to consider adopting a resolution initiating annexation of a 20-acre area located on the east side of Nord Avenue, just north of Henshaw Avenue. The area was designated and zoned Very Low Density Residential (1-acre minimums) by the County of Butte. Pending final approval of related applications GPA/RZ 24-02, the 20-acre area is pre-designated/pre-zoned Low Density Residential (R1) by the City of Chico (2870 Nord Avenue and 1124 Henshaw Avenue, Chico (APNs: 042-020- 009, 042-020-105). The annexation initiated to accommodate the Autumn Leaf Estates residential subdivision (SUB 24-01), which was considered separately by the City Council. A Mitigated Negative October 1, 2024. City Council Minutes Page/2
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Report - Mike Sawley, Principal Planner) Vice Mayor Reynolds opened the public hearing. Addressing the Council was Austin Barron. Vice Mayor Reynolds closed the hearing to the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 72-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX PROPERTY NOW LOCATED IN THE
UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE TO THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF CHICO: HENSHAW AVENUE ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 4 (CITY OF CHICO; ANX 24-01; APNs 042-020-009, 042-020-105) The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSENT: Coolidge
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT REQUEST - SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36 At its meeting of 9/3/24, the Council voted to agendize Councilmember Bennett's request of a discussion of Proposition 36 with the hope of the discussion leading to a consensus of supporting a letter to the primary organization heading up Proposition 36.
Adrienne Haylor addressed the Council on this item, followed by Austin Barron.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to authorize Mayor Coolidge to send a letter to the primary organization heading up Proposition 36 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds
NOES: Winslow
ABSENT: Coolidge
5.2. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items were provided for the Council's information. No action could be taken on items under this section unless the Council agreed to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, Councilmembers may verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council was needed in order for staff to agendize.
Councilmember Bennett - Discussion of Cannabis Funds
A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to agendize a discussion on cannabis funds in general to determine how they should be allocated.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSENT: Coolidge
Councilmember Winslow - Discussion of City Enforcement of Tenant Protections A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize discuss City enforcement of tenant protections.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSENT: Coolidge
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjournment at 8:18 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Date Approved: /drp/10/15/2024
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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Closed Session Meeting Minutes - October 1, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Coolidge called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no Council disqualifications.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - This item wasn't heard or discussed.
Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Chelsea Phebus, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations: Chico Fire Management Employees
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 - MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Estate of Tyler S. Rushing et al v. Chico, AG Private Protection, Inc., et al., Case 2:18-cv-01692-DAD-AC - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) case - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA- None.
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp/10/15/2024
Nebrakkhesson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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