REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order -
Mayor Coolidge called the October 15, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 10/15/24 Agenda - Amended 5.3.
1.2. Invocation –
Chaplain Peter Hansen
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. October 15, 2024, Closed Session Announcement -
City Attorney John Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. with staff to discuss the following item:
Item 2.1 Labor Negotiations -
Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
1.6. Presentation –
Mayor’s Achievement in the Arts Awards
* Outstanding Arts & Culture Organization or Business – Chico Theater Company * Outstanding Artist or Arts Organization Leader – Deborah Jorritsma * Patron of the Arts – David & Shari Hopper
1.7. Presentation –
22/23 & 23/24 Art Grant Program Results, Kimberly Ranalla, Chair of the Arts Commission
2. CONSENT AGENDA -
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. 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) - final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Bell Muir Prezone
2.2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (APN: 002-180-229) Adopt - a resolution authorizing the City Manager to offer the dedication of real property for public purposes and the Public Works Director - Engineering to accept the offer and dedication of Public Right-of-Way. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2777 EATON ROAD (PORTION OF 016-200-095) - COBBLE CREEK APARTMENT HOMES, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Adopt - a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement and any related documents necessary to acquire real property in order to construct the Eaton Road and Floral Avenue Roundabout. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING SECTION 2R.04.180 ENTITLED, "CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE" OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE The City is required to biennially review, and amend as necessary, the City's Conflict of Interest Code. This is a "housekeeping" resolution which amends the portion of the Code which lists the required disclosure categories of designated City officials and employees pursuant to the requirements of the Political Reform Act. (Anmol Pannu, Senior Human Resources Analyst)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. HOLIDAY PARKING METER FORGIVENESS PROGRAM 2024
The City Council is being requested to authorize the annual parking meter forgiveness program in support of the Downtown Chico Business District during the holiday season to occur on December 6, 13, and 20, 2024. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) Mayor Coolidge asked this item to be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember van Overbeek did not participate in the discussion due to a personal conflict of interest.
Addressing the Council was Tom van Overbeek.
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. MINUTE ORDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO DONATE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO COMMITMENT INCORPORATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FUNDACION COMMITMENT INTERNATIONAL A.C. TO SUPPORT FIRE/RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS IN BAJA, CALIFORNIA A minute order declaring the cache of equipment as surplus property and authorizing the City Manager to donate them to Commitment Inc. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.6. Staff Report
2.7. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and the Chico Management Employees, modifies the Memorandum of Understanding for November 8, 2020, to June 30, 2025. It updates the Project Manager job description to align with the new Public Works - O&M role, incorporating specific facilities-related responsibilities to accurately reflect the Project Manager (Facilities) position. (Anmol Pannu - Senior Human Resources Analyst)
2.7. Staff Report
2.8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE (LHMP) Adopt - a resolution approving the adoption of the Butte County Local Hazard Mitigation Update Plan, including Annex B: City of Chico. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.8. Staff Report
Exhibit C
2.9. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/01/24
2.9. 10/1/24 Draft Minutes
2.10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA -
Item 2.5
2. CONSENT AGENDA -
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority.
Addressing the Council were Catherine Riley, Gia Monticello, Eli Sabe and Monica McDaniel.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS -
None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PLAZA DURING PRIVATE EVENTS The Chico Municipal Code currently allows the sale of alcoholic beverages within the Chico City Plaza during public events with approved City of Chico Park Use Permit and a license issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The proposed Ordinance would allow the sale or provision of alcoholic beverages during private events as well in City Plaza with an approved City of Chico Park Use Permit and a license issued by the ABC. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.18 AND 12R.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CITY PLAZA
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.04, 12.18, AND 12R.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY PARKS At its 11/01/22 meeting, the Chico City Council approved the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission's recommendations to amend City park and greenway rules in the Chico Municipal Code (CMC) to 1) designate all City Parks as Drug Free Zones; and 2) change the closing time for City parks and greenways from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., except City Plaza and Upper Bidwell Park whereby the closing times would remain at 11:00 p.m. (Continued on next page)
Staff is also requesting CMC Chapter 12.17 entitled "Humboldt Neighborhood Park, and CMC Sections 12R.04.275 and 12.18.360 entitled "Ball Field Lighting Curfew - Wildwood Park" be repealed since these parks are now owned by the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD). (Report - Linda Herman, Parks and Natural Resources Manager) Recommendation : The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission and the Park & Natural Resources Manager recommend City Council introduction of the following ordinance by reading of the title only:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.04, 12.18, AND 12R.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CLOSING HOURS AND DRUG FREE ZONES FOR CITY PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND GREENWAYS
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. CERTIFICATION OF CHICO FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AS UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA - As amended
The proposed Agreement, based on unanimous unit agreement, certifies that formal recognition as represented members of United Public Employees of California should be granted to the Chico Fire Management Employees. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager)
Recommendation : Staff recommends adoption of the Agreement:
5.3. Staff Report - Amended
5.4. CHICO OPEN BOARD ART INITIATIVE
The Chico Open Board Art Project (COBA) was established in 2000 through the financial assistance of the Chico Redevelopment Agency and focused on generating permanent artwork to be placed in historic downtown Chico, both on public and private properties. To revive the COBA project, the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) is collaborating with the Chico Arts Commission, Chico Arts and Culture Foundation, Museum of Northern California and Butte College to create a program directed at engaging community partners and education institutions to have students showcase their artwork in existing COBA frames. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) Addressing the Council was Audrey Taylor, Linda Zorn and Monica McDaniel.
Recommendation : No action required.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS -
The following reports and communication items are 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. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL:
S20-04 Hicks Lane Subdivision, Phase 2 Final Map (Webb)
6.3. 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.
7. ADJOURNMENT -
Adjournment at 7:08 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 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.
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
October 15, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
10/15/24 Agenda
1. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Coolidge called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 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:
Reynolds
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA -
There were no Council disqualifications.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Council was briefed; direction was provided, no final action was taken.
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. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT -
The meeting was adjourned at ??? to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
5.3. Staff Report - Amended