REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 2025
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Reynolds called the April 1, 2025 - Regular City Council to order in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California at 6:00 p.m. 04/01/25 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Vicki Lopes, Practitioner, Center For Spiritual Living
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. April 1, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding the following items:
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
No action was taken; direction was provided.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition - No action was taken; direction was provided
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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 - No action was taken; direction was provided.
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - No action was taken; direction was provided.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2609 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 1.14 TO THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE RELATED TO MISSING AND BOARDED UP DOORS AND WINDOWS - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Nuisance Doors and Windows
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 1017 FRANCES DRIVE. - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 042-390-026 The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the adoption of resolutions authorizing sewer assessments to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2025-PWE-003 The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2024-25 Budget to appropriate funding for CIP Projects 50694 and 50373 with the designated federal and local funding sources. The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended approval of Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2025-PWE-003. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. RESOLUTION NO. 09-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT NO. 354 - FEE SCHEDULE: 15.090) At its 03/04/2025 meeting, Council considered and approved a staff report to establish a Barnacle Parking Enforcement Device release fee. The City Council was asked to consider incorporating this fee in the City's Fee Schedule. (Heather Childs, Accounting Manager)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 3/4/25 AND 3/18/25
2.5. 3/4/25 Minutes
2.5. 3/18/25 Minutes
2.6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda and which were within the jurisdiction’s authority. The Council was prohibited from taking action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ORDERING FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A53 - ORCHARD CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION A hearing was held regarding a condition of approval of a final subdivision map requires property owner, Chuck Tatreau Construction, Inc., to provide a means for funding the future replacement and annual operation and maintenance costs of storm water facilities, street trees, landscaping, and a pedestrian accessway, which are of special benefit to the subdivision. The new subdivision is located on the north side of East Avenue, east of Nord Avenue, and south of Henshaw Avenue, APNs 042-070-196 and 042-740-020. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Engineering recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING FORMATION OF A MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVING A DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING THERETO CITY OF CHICO MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. A53 - ORCHARD CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION
4.1. Staff Report
4.2. HEARING FOR CODE AMENDMENT 24-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01, REZONE 22-01, AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 22-03 (HUBBARD APARTMENTS); SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CERES AND LASSEN AVENUES, APN 015-020-001 The applicant proposes municipal code amendments, General Plan text amendments, a property rezone, and architectural review to facilitate development of a 39-unit apartment complex at the southwest corner of Ceres and Lassen Avenues, near the Chico Regional Airport. The site was designated Office Mixed Use on the General Plan Land Use Diagram and zoned OR-AOB1 (Office Residential with an Airport overflight overlay for the Approach/Departure Zone and Sideline Zone) and OR-AOB2 (Office Residential with an Airport overflight overlay for the Extended Approach/Departure Zone). The proposed code amendments would eliminate carefully developed zoning overlays that were adopted for the purposes of achieving consistency with the Butte County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUC Plan) and minimizing land use conflicts with airport operations. The request is inconsistent with the City's General Plan policy framework regarding land use compatibility near airport uses, would result in the City's municipal code being inconsistent with the ALUC Plan, and could jeopardize long-term buildout and operation of the Chico Regional Airport, including the ability to attract a commercial air carrier. Therefore, staff recommended denial of the code amendments and related applications. The project is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (Projects Which Are Disapproved). ( Report - Tina Wilson, Associate Planner)
Recommendation : The Community Development Director and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHICO CITY COUNCIL DENYING CODE AMENDMENT 24-02, DENYING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01, DENYING REZONE 22-01, AND DENYING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 22-03 (Hubbard Apartments)
4.2. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A RED LIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM WAS COMPLETED WITH TWO VENDORS RESPONDING The next phase of this proposed project was the issuance of an award and the authoring of a joint contract with Verra Mobility. The purpose of bringing this project back to Council was to ensure full transparency is given on the potential cost involved to the City of Chico. (Report - Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
Recommendation : The Police Department is seeking Council direction on the next steps for the red-light camera project.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. FEASIBILITY OF ONE-HOUR FREE PARKING IN DOWNTOWN CHICO This report addresses the City Council’s February 4, 2025, directive to evaluate the feasibility of one-hour free parking in downtown Chico’s premium parking zone. It analyzes the potential impacts on revenue, enforcement, and parking availability. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends that the City Council provide direction to staff based on the information in this report.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - AMENDMENTS TO 19.44.010 e GROUND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE At its meeting of 3/3/25, the Committee considered amending the CMC 19.44.010 which deals with ground floor office spaces and the need for use permits in downtown north.
Recommendation : The Internal Affairs Committee recommends (3-0) Council direct staff to temporarily allow for a one-year trial period, ground floor office spaces in the downtown north area with an Administrative Use Permit.
5.3. IAC Recommendation - Ground Floor Office Space
5.4. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TENANT PROTECTIONS At its meeting of 3/3/25 the Committee received an update on the changes made to the City's website regarding additional resources for tenants and discussed tenant protections. Discussion was held by the Committee. It was noted for the record, that a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to direct staff to research and create an ordinance modeled on the Fresno and Modesto ordinances to create a rental inspection program. That motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Recommendation : The Committee recommends (3-0) Council direct staff to continue to update the website as necessary to keep the resources and educational materials current, especially with regard to tenant rights and incorporate those resources in our social media strategy and to seek educational opportunities and collaboration with local organizations.
5.4. IAC Recommendation - Tenant Protections
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - BIDWELL PARK 20-YEAR PLAN At its meeting of 3/4/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion about directing the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to come up with a 20-year vision or plan for Bidwell Park, with a list of priorities, as well as without the hiring of a consultant.
5.5. Councilmember van Overbeek Request - Bidwell Park 20 Year Plan
5.6. 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. 2023-24 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT -
Information only
Pursuant to California Government Code §66006(b), Staff submitted to Council the 2023-2024 City of Chico Development Impact Fee Report, which contains financial information pertaining to the collection and use of development impact fees imposed by the City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This report provided information only and did not increase or decrease the fees. The statute required the Council to review the report, but no particular findings or actions are required. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
6.2. Staff Report
6.3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information Only
Financial Reports and Budget Monitoring Reports through February 28, 2025. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
6.3. Staff Report
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 - Adjourned at 9:19 p.m. to the Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 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.
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
April 1, 2025
04-01-25 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Reynolds called Closed Session to order in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California at 5:00 p.m. and announced all the items as noted on the agenda.
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers and no Council disqualifications.
The Mayor then recessed the meeting at 5:02 p.m. to Conference Room 2 for the Closed Session discussions on the following items:
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8. - No action was taken; direction was provided.
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with the N. Cedar Improvement project Party Negotiating with Portion of APN Address
A. Anderland LLC 043-142-020 1260 N. Cedar Street
B. Black Diamond Holdings LLC 043-141-013 1263 N. Cedar Street C. Black Diamond Holdings LLC 043-141-007 1265 N. Cedar Street D. Black Diamond Holdings LLC 043-180-040 846 W. Sacramento Ave.
E. Bridge-Chico LLC 043-141-010 1221 N. Cedar Street
F. Gregory & Elisabetta Bruce 043-141-006 1267 N. Cedar Street G. Cedar Park Apartments LLC 043-161-015 1143 N. Cedar Street H. George & Guadalupe Clanton 043-142-019 1252 N. Cedar Street I. Cornerstone Church of God 043-142-001 1294 N. Cedar Street J. Chandler Jared Dunlap 043-142-022 1282 N. Cedar Street K. Equity Trust Company 043-142-018 1218 N. Cedar Street L. Travis & Jessyca Mari 043-180-015 848 Rancheria Drive M. Martin Family Trust 043-161-014 1111 N. Cedar Street N. Bruce F & Susan R Miller 043-162-018 1100 N. Cedar Street O. OSM Investment Company 043-161-011 1121 N. Cedar Street P. OSM Investment Company 043-161-003 1127 N. Cedar Street Q. OSM Investment Company 043-162-016 1146 N. Cedar Street R. OSM Investment Company 043-162-036 849 W 2nd Avenue
S. OSM Investment Company 043-162-039 1140 N. Cedar Street T. Allen L Renville 043-180-054 833 W 1st Avenue
U. Serenity Apartments of Chico, LLC 043-141-012 1205 N. Cedar Street V. Ahmad E Sublaban 043-142-021 1274 N. Cedar Street
W. Adam R Thomas 043-141-005 1287 N. Cedar Street
X. Janet & Arthur Wellersdick 043-142-017 1210 N. Cedar Street Y. Michelle & Coy Witt Gabino J Caballero 043-142-016 848 W. 2nd Avenue Z. Won Family Trust 043-162-017 1110 N. Cedar Street
AA. Won Family Trust 043-162-025 1120 N. Cedar Street
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition vs. City of Chico et al Case No. 24CV03294 - -
No action was taken; direction was provided.
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 - No action was taken; direction was provided.
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - No action was taken; direction was provided.
Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director Employee Organizations: Chico Fire Management Employees, Chico Management Employees, Chico Police Management, Chico Police Officers Association, Chico Public Safety Association, Confidentials, International Association of Fire Fighters, Service Employees International Union - Trades & Crafts, Stationary Engineers Local 39, United Public Employees of California - Local 792
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on April 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.