ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 5, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor 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
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.5. November 5, 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:
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
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Councilmember Tandon voting no on Item 2.1.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2605 - 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
2.2. ORDINANCE 2606 - 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
2.3. RESOLUTION 77-24 - 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 considered 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)
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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)
2.5. 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 modified the Memorandum of Understanding for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025.
It updated the job description and pay structure for the Police Records Supervisor position. (Anmol Pannu, Senior Human Resources Analyst)
2.6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/15/24
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.
Addressing the Council were Vic Sbarbaro followed by Joni Ginno and Tennille Gates.
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)
Councilmember van Overbeek recused himself from this item due to owning property within the area being discussed and left the Council Chamber.
Addressing the Council was Greg Scott.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to give two hours of free parking for all City lots in the downtown corridor from November 29, 2024 through December 24, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Winslow Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSTAIN: van Overbeek
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
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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 - None
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.
Date Approved: /drp/11/19/2024
anne Pressen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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Closed Session Meeting Minutes - November 5, 2024
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
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 - 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.
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.
Date Approved: /drp/11/19/2024
iranse Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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