REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 2025
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1. BUDGET SESSION
05/20/25 Agenda
1.1. Call to order – Mayor Reynolds called the May 20, 2025 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Joel Krise
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
1.5. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
A.
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
1. City Manager – General Message
2. Administrative Services Department – Vision & Goals
3. Human Resources & Risk Management
4. Fire & Rescue Department
5. Police Department
6. Community Development Department
7. Public Works – Operations & Maintenance
8. Public Works – Engineering
B.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FY2025-26 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET The 2025-26 Proposed Budget was presented and discussed by the City Manager and Department Directors with the City Council. At this meeting, the City Council was to approve the Proposed Budget for the City of Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager)
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.5.B. Proposed Budget FY 25-26
1.6. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynolds announced that Council was recessing into Closed Session at 4:36 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1., Public Employee Appointment; 2.2. Believe in Chico v Chico; 2.3. Labor Negotiations for CPSA, Local 39, Chico Fire Management Employees; 2.4. Warren v. City of Chico.
It was also announced that Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified on Item 2.2. due to owning property within 500 feet of the area being discussed. He did not sit in on that discussion. There were no speakers on any Closed Session matters.
1.7. RECONVENE AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER -
Mayor Reynolds reconvened the May 20, 2025 - Adjourned Regular meeting to order at 6:00 P.M in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.8. May 20, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session to discuss the items as noted on the agenda. On Items, 2.1.,2.3., and 2.4. were discussed with no formal action taken. Item 2.2., it was noted for the record that Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified on this item and left the Conference Room during the update. No formal action was taken.
1.9. Presentation - Genesis Shelter, Erik Gustafson, Public Works director - Operations & Maintenance
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda were Allison Boyer, Greg Scott, Loree Monroe, and Bruce McLean.
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2612 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS DETERMINED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §51178 - Final reading and adoption, by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
2.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2613 - ORDAINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS BY ADDING SECTION 9.35 - "OUTDOOR WARMING APPLIANCES WITH OPEN FLAME" AND SECTION 9.36 - "OUTDOOR BARBEQUES" AND AMENDING SECTION 16R.42.070 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE - Final reading and adoption, by reading of title only
It was noted for the record that Councilmember Winslow voted against this item.
2.2. Ordinance - Outdoor Warming Appliances Open Flame
2.3. RESOLUTION NO. 18-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-210-022) - JASON F. SMITH AND TAMI D. SMITH RESOLUTION NO. 19-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-034) - TODD VAN NUYS AND BRIAN TOOHEY RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-021 AND 006-190-022) - LEWIS A. EVERETT, JR. AND MARILYN S. EVERETT RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-012) - LEWIS A. EVERETT, JR. AND MARILYN S. EVERETT RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-008) - GARY TED SHULTS RESOLUTION NO. 23-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-220-013) - ROBERT G. JAMES AND GAY G. JAMES RESOLUTION NO. 24-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-010) - NELLA ENTERPRISES INC RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 - 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 ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-190-049) - AKERS FAMILY TRUST Adopted resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement and any related documents necessary to acquire real property in order to construct the North Esplanade Reconstruction Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Adopted a resolution approving the fiscal year 2025-26 list of projects funded by SB1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1, 2025. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. DOWNTOWN CHICO ICE RINK - 3-YEAR CONTRACT CONSIDERATION - At the request of Councilmember Winslow, this item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Authorize and approve a three-year commitment with The Holiday's on Ice for Rink Rental and associated equipment, and authorize Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) to operate and manage the Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza under the Cooperative Programming component of the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering) At the request of Councilmember Winslow, this item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.5.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda and were within the jurisdiction’s authority. The Council was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. PUBLIC HEARING ON WORKFORCE VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 The Administrative Services Director recommended acceptance of the report and presentation regarding workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at the City of Chico (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council were Jason Anderson, Ken Smith, and Garrett Dickinson. The hearing was closed to further comment.
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING At its April 29, 2025 meeting, the Airport Commission approved a recommendation to amend Chapter 11R.32 of the Chico Municipal Code, adding a new section restricting fueling operations at Chico Regional Airport to the City of Chico's contracted Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or, with approval from the Airport Manager, to special operators using their own equipment exclusively for their aircraft, provided fuel is purchased from the FBO. During urgent or emergency situations, the Airport Manager may authorize other mobile fueling operations after consulting with the Fire Chief, with all applicable fees required to be paid according to the city's fee schedule. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Airport Commission and the Director of Public Works - Operations & Maintenance recommend adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 - RESOLUTION F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING
5.1. Staff Report
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING At its April 29, 2025 meeting, the Airport Commission approved a recommendation to amend Chapter 11R.32 of the Chico Municipal Code, adding a new section restricting fueling operations at Chico Regional Airport to the City of Chico's contracted Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or, with approval from the Airport Manager, to special operators using their own equipment exclusively for their aircraft, provided fuel is purchased from the FBO. During urgent or emergency situations, the Airport Manager may authorize other mobile fueling operations after consulting with the Fire Chief, with all applicable fees required to be paid according to the city's fee schedule. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Airport Commission and the Director of Public Works - Operations & Maintenance recommend adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 - RESOLUTION F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING At its April 29, 2025 meeting, the Airport Commission approved a recommendation to amend Chapter 11R.32 of the Chico Municipal Code, adding a new section restricting fueling operations at Chico Regional Airport to the City of Chico’s contracted Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or, with approval from the Airport Manager, to special operators using their own equipment exclusively for their aircraft, provided fuel is purchased from the FBO. During urgent or emergency situations, the Airport Manager may authorize other mobile fueling operations after consulting with the Fire Chief, with all applicable fees required to be paid according to the city’s fee schedule. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Airport Commission and the Director of Public Works - Operations & Maintenance recommend adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 - RESOLUTION F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 11R.32 ADDING SECTION 11R.32.140 ENTITLED MOBILE FUELING
5.2. COUNCILMEMBER GOLDSTEIN REQUEST - PARKLETS
At its meeting of 4/15/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding parklets.
5.2. Councilmember Goldstein request - parklets
5.3. 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 can 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. 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 would be needed in order for the item to be agendized at a future meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:49 p.m. to Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
May 20, 2025
Following the Budget Session
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
05/20/25 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER -
Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:49 p.m. There were no speakers and Councilmember van Overbeek announced that he was disqualified from participating in Itewm 2.2, Believe in Chico due to owning property within 500 feet of the property being discussed. He recused himself and left the meeting during the discussing. Councilmember van Overbeek participated in all other items.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: (Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957 - Title: City Attorney) - Council was updated and no formal action was taken; direction was provided.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 25CV01135 – Believe in Chico v. City of Chico - Council was updated and no formal action was taken; direction was provided. It was also noted that Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified from participation in this discussion and left the Conference Room until the update was completed.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Council was updated and no formal 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 Public Safety Association, Stationary Engineers Local 39, Chico Fire Management Employees
2.4. 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 updated and no formal action was taken; direction was provided.
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.