REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 2025
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Reynolds called the January 7, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 1/7/25 Agenda
1.2. Invocation – Pastor Bryan Meyers, Grace Community Church
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2025-PWE-002 The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2024-25 Budget to adjust project funding needs that have been identified based on updated work scope and cost estimates. The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the approval of Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2025-PWE-002. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. MINUTE ORDER NO. 01-25 - MINUTE ORDER ALLOCATING NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC FACILITIES REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BARONI NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Approved a minute order 1) allocating $160,000 in Neighborhood Park Development Impact Fees (Fund 340) to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) for the development of improvements to Baroni Neighborhood Park; and 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute a public facilities reimbursement agreement with CARD subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Minute Order. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICO ART CENTER The Chico Art Center (CAC) leases property from the City of Chico at the Chico Depot, including the area commonly referred to as the Amtrak and Greyhound Bus areas. While Amtrak does not currently utilize the premises for regular business, they do utilize the restrooms in the area for drivers and passengers. Amendment No. 3 to the lease agreement with the CAC adds a provision that Amtrak will continue to have access to the restroom for drivers and passengers. The Council was asked to consider the terms of Amendment No. 3 and approve execution of the amendment. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 12/4/24 AND 12/17/24 - Approved
2.4. 12/4/24 Minutes
2.4. 12/17/24 Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
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. The Council cannot take any action on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. 2024 BIENNIAL RECRUITMENT FOR APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE CITY'S COMMISSIONS As set forth by Council policy, a Biennial Recruitment is held every two years for the recruitment of citizens interested in serving on the City of Chico's commissions. According to procedure, a 30-day recruitment period to solicit applications from the residents of the City of Chico was held from October 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024. Based on the number of applications received, one extension was needed for an additional 30-days, which ended on November 30, 2024. Council has been provided with those applications and required supplementals for consideration. While attendance at this meeting is not required for appointment, applicants have been invited to attend if they wish to provide additional information to the Council prior to final action. Following the conclusion of the comments, Council will then have two weeks to continue its review of the written materials or use this time to reach out directly with applicants to address specific questions if needed. It should be noted that many of the applicants have applied for more than one commission and have indicated their order of preference on their applications. (Report, Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) Recommendation : The City Clerk recommends the Council acknowledge receipt of the applications; take additional public input from citizens interested in serving; and make final appointments for the City's Commissions at its meeting of January 28, 2025.
5.1. Staff Report
Airport Commission Applicants
Arts Commission Applicants
BPPC Applicants
Climate Action Commission Applicants
Planning Commission Applicants
5.2. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO COMMITTEES AND OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Council considered the proposed appointments of Councilmembers to Committees and other agencies and organizations as recommended by the Mayor. (Report - Kasey Reynolds, Mayor)
Recommendation : The City Clerk recommends Council confirmation of Mayor Reynolds' 2024 Council appointments with the term of each appointment being for two years.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN - COUNCIL FOLLOW UP
(Information Only)
The Public Works Engineering Director concluded that the current Active Transportation Plan adequately provides opportunities to upgrade recommended bicycle facilities or to install bicycle facilities at locations not identified in the ATP.
6.2. Staff Report
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 is needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 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.