ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 15, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the October 15, 2024, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Peter Hansen
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
PRESENT: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge ABSENT: Reynolds
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
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read with Item 2.5 removed for further discussion and with Councilmember van Overbeek recused due to a personal conflict of interest.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2604 - 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
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 73-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (APN: 002-180-229) Adoption of 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)
2.3. RESOLUTION 74-24 - 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
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Adoption of 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)
2.4. RESOLUTION 75-24 - 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 amended as necessary, the City's Conflict of Interest
2.5. HOLIDAY PARKING METER FORGIVENESS PROGRAM 2024
The City Council was 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, which was his ownership of property within the area being discussed. He left the dais.
Addressing the Council was Councilmember van Overbeek.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve le annual parking meter forgiveness program, as amended to include Monday through Friday whic ould support of the Downtown Chico Business District durina the holiday season, runnina fro Thanksgiving to Christmas.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
DISQ: van Overbeek
2.6. MINUTE ORDER 06-24 - A MINUTE ORDER FOR 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)
2.7. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and the Chico Management Employees, modified the Memorandum of Understanding for November 8, 2020, to June 30, 2025. It updated 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)
2.8. RESOLUTION 76-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE (LHMP) Adoption of a resolution approving the adoption of the Butte County Local Hazard Mitigation Update Plan, including Annex B: City of Chico. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) October 15, 2024. City Council Minutes Page/2
2.9. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/01/24
2.10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.5
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters 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 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)
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to introduce the following ordinance by reading its title only:
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 - introductory reading The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: Tandon
ABSENT: Reynolds
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.
Staff also requested 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)
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to introduce the following ordinance by reading its 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 October 15, 2024. City Council Minutes Page|3
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
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) A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the agreement, which certifies the Chico Fire Management Employees as United Public Employees of California.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
5.4. CHICO OPEN BOARD ART INITIATIVE - Informational Only 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 istoric 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.
5.5. 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. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL: S20-04 Hicks Lane Subdivision, Phase 2 Final Map (Webb) - Informational Only
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.
Councilmember van Overbeek - Internal Affairs Committee Review of 19.44.010 (E) A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion to have the Internal Affairs Committee consider amending 19.44.010 (E) which deals with ground floor office spaces and the need for use permits.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
Mayor Coolidge - Form a Joint Powers Authority to Lobby for Funding for State and Federal Resources
A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding forming a Joint Powers Authority for State and Federal funding comprised of Mayor's and Chairs of various boards. If approved by Council, staff would be asked to bring back an analysis and plan to facilitate the organization.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge ABSENT: | Reynolds
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.
Date Approved: /drp/11/05/2024
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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Closed Session Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2024
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, 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 - None ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA Date Approved: /drp/11/05/2024
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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