REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 5, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order -
6Mayor Coolidge called the November 5, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.2. Invocation
– Lance Atkins, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. November 5, 2024, Closed Session Announcement -
City Attorney John Lam
2.1 .
Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.2. Rosales v Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.3.Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
1.6. Proclamation –
Homeless Youth Awareness Month
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. 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 - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Alcoholic Beverages at City Plaza
2.2. 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 - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.2. Ordinance - Park Hours, Drug Free Zones
2.3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO TO AMEND THE CITY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR SERVING OR SELLING ALCOHOL AT EVENTS IN CITY PLAZA (AMENDMENT NO 353 - FEE SCHEDULE 80.020) At its 10/15/24 meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending the Chico Municipal Code to also allow the serving and sale of alcoholic beverages within the Chico City Plaza at private events. The Council also reviewed a proposal to increase park permit fees for events in the Plaza that serve or sell alcohol. The Council will consider a resolution to amend the City's Master Fee Schedule to include the proposed new City Plaza fees. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director Operations & Maintenance)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDICES B-1 AND B-3 An amendment to the City of Chico's 2024-2025 Fiscal year Budget, Appendix B-1: Employee Pay Schedules and B-3: Schedule of Job Title Allocations. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and the Chico Public Safety Association modifies the Memorandum of Understanding for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It updates the job description and pay structure for the Police Records Supervisor position. (Anmol Pannu, Senior Human Resources Analyst)
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/15/24
2.6. Draft Minutes
2.7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS -
None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF FREE HOLIDAY PARKING IN DOWNTOWN CHICO At its meeting of 10/15/24, the Council directed staff to prepare a free parking program during the holiday season in downtown Chico in an effort to support downtown businesses. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director -Engineering) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends that the City Council provide direction to staff on one of the following free parking options: 1) free parking in the premium, on-street parking zone only (Parking Zone 959287); OR 2) free parking in all downtown areas (Includes ALL on-street parking spaces, as well as parking lots).
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA -
None
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. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS -
Information Only
A.
Monthly Financial Reports through June 30, 2024
6.2.A. Monthly Financial Reports - June
B.
Monthly Financial Reports through September 30, 2024
6.2.B. Monthly Financial Reports - September
6.3. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL:
S09-01 Meriam Park Subdivision, Phase B3 & B4 Final Map (Enloe Medical Center) - Information only
6.4. 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 is needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT -
Adjournment at 6:30 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 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 Minutes - November 5, 2024
11-05-24 Agenda
1. 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
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION:
Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Jeremy Rosales v. City of Chico, et al., Case No. 20CV02380 .
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): USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 - MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico .
Council was briefed; direction was provided, no final action was taken.
2.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT -
The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.