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AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY AND
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF YUBA CITY
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
MAYOR ● Shon Harris
VICE MAYOR ● Dave Shaw
COUNCILMEMBER ● Marc Boomgaarden
COUNCILMEMBER ● Wade Kirchner
COUNCILMEMBER ● Michael Pasquale
CITY MANAGER ● Diana Langley
CITY ATTORNEY ● Shannon L. Chaffin
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993
Wheelchair Accessible
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY AND
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF YUBA CITY
DECEMBER 19, 2023
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Yuba City’s website at www.yubacity.net, subject to staff’s availability to post the documents before the meeting.
The Council Chambers will be open for public attendance and participation. The meeting will also be live streamed for public viewing, but not participation, at the following link:
https://yubacity-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uQu0pHQeSGGJHtgJxmzLSg. Emailed comments sent to [email protected] at least 24 hours before the meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting. Please identify the Agenda item(s) addressed by the comments.
Regular Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
__ Mayor Harris
__ Vice Mayor Shaw
__ Councilmember Boomgaarden
__ Councilmember Kirchner
__ Councilmember Pasquale
Invocation/Inspiration
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
City Attorney's Report on Closed Session Items, City Attorney Shannon Chaffin Agenda Modifications/Approval of Agenda
Ceremonial Presentations
1. POST Executive Certificate presented to Chief Brian Baker
2. Retirement Proclamation for Police Officer Robert McMains
3. Retirement Proclamation for Lieutenant Stephan Thornton
4. 50 Year Anniversary for New Adventures Preschool Proclamation Public Communication
5. Appearance of Interested Citizens
You are welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken on action items appearing on the Consent Calendar or Business Items on the Agenda when they are called. Public comment on any other items within the scope of the City’s jurisdiction, including items not listed on the Agenda will be considered at this time. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the public submitting written requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will be allotted five minutes to comment per speaker. Repetitive comments may be limited, and large groups are encouraged to select representatives to express the opinions of the group.
Consent Calendar
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time that Council votes on the motion unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed or removed from the Consent Calendar for individual action.
6. Minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting
Recommendation: Approve the December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
7. Submission of Recertification Application for Tree City USA Designation Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to apply for recertification to the National Arbor Day Foundation for consideration of the City to continue its designation as a Tree City USA community
8. Amendment to Lease of the Madden House for the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce Offices
Recommendation: A. Adopt a Resolution approving a fifth amendment to the YubaSutter Chamber of Commerce Lease Agreement dated May 15, 2018, for the use of the Madden House (1300 Franklin Road) B. Authorize the City Manager to sign the amended lease agreement, with approval as to form by the City Attorney
9. Department of Water Resources Tolling and Waiver Agreement Amendment No. 10 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the following agreements with the Department of Water Resources regarding the State Water Project Tolling and Waiver Agreement:
A. Tenth Amendment to Tolling and Waiver Agreement between the California Department of Water Resources and City of Yuba City, extending the tolling period expiration date to June 1, 2026 B. Any further amendments to the Tolling and Waiver
Agreement, subject to approval by the City’s water attorney
10. Presentation of Investment Report – Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 Recommendation: Note & File Quarterly Investment Report
11. City Water Service Connection - Surinder Gurcha and Kulwant Gurcha for property at 2618 Railroad Ave
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an extraterritorial service agreement with the property owner of 2618 Railroad Avenue for connection to City water service following approval as to legal form by the City Attorney
12. Appointment to City of Yuba City Personnel Board
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Screening Committee Recommendation for one (1) Appointment to the Personnel Board
13. City of Yuba City Advisory Board Appointment List
Recommendation: Note and File the 2023 Local Appointment List and Direct Staff to post on the City’s website
14. Domain Estates Phase 3 Subdivision (Acceptance of Public Improvements) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting certain street and related improvements pursuant to the Domain Estates Phase 3
Subdivision Agreement with Crowne Communities Domain
Estates LLC, and authorizing the Subdivider to file a Notice of Completion. [Subdivision is located west of Blevin Road and north of Janice Way]
15. Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Adoption
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the Local Roadway Safety Plan
16. Police Department Evidence Storage Building (Plans & Specifications) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Police Department Evidence Storage Building, adopting a Categorial Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, and authorizing advertisement for bids on the project
17. In-Kind Community Sponsorship Request - Casa de Esperanza Recommendation: Consider the in-kind sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza, and if approved:
Adopt a Resolution to approve the in-kind sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza by waiving the $800.65 cost of the use permit required to construct a six foot privacy fence around their facility
18. B Street at Cooper Avenue Crosswalk Removal
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution initiating proceedings by setting a Public Hearing to consider the removal of the east crosswalk on B Street at Cooper Avenue pursuant to Section 21950.5 of the California Vehicle Code
19. 5th Street Bridge Traffic Calming
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving traffic calming measures to be installed on the 5th Street Bridge, as designed by the City of Marysville, and authorizing the Public Works Director to provide shared support for the installation
20. Successor Housing Agency Sale of 1035 Oakwood Drive to Menva Abelian and Allison Abelian
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution that:
A. Authorizes the City Manager, as the Executive Director on behalf of the Successor Housing Agency to the Yuba City Redevelopment Agency, to execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property located at 1035 Oakwood Drive (APN 051-264-004), and all other necessary documents, in the amount of $360,000 to Menva Abelian and Allison Abelian, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to legal form
B. Authorizes the Finance Director to place sale proceeds in the Successor Agency Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund
21. Successor Housing Agency Sale of 1082 McCollum Avenue to Goomaitee Ibaran Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution that:
A. Authorizes the City Manager, as the Executive Director on behalf of the Successor Housing Agency to the Yuba City Redevelopment Agency, to execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property located at 1082 McCollum Avenue (APN 052-122-002), and all other necessary documents, in the amount of $315,000 to Goomaitee Ibaran, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to legal terms
B. Authorizes the Finance Director to place sale proceeds in the Successor Agency Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund
Business Items
22. Recycling Industries – Amendment to Use Permit (UP 17-05) and Development Plan (DP 17-03) – Alternative City Council Review
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City making the determination to utilize the Alternative City Council review process in consideration of Recycling Industries amendment to Use Permit 17-05 and Development Plan 17-03 as provided for by Municipal Code Section 8-5.7003 (f); located at 140 Epley Drive, Assessor’s Parcel 54-083-026
23. Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA) - Consideration of the Sutter Butte Basin Regional Levee Improvement Program Levee Development Impact Nexus Fee Study
Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; then
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City approving the Sutter Butte Basin Regional Levee Program Development Impact Fee Nexus Study
24. Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA) Regional Levee Improvement Development Impact Fee Ordinance and Collection Agreement Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City amending Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code by establishing a new Chapter 11, the Sutter Butte Basin Regional Levee Improvement Program Development Impact Fee and
procedures for the collection and transfer of fees to the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency, and waive the first reading; and C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopting the levee program development impact fee to be collected for authorized development per the Ordinance; and D. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City delegating authority to the City Manager to execute the Collection Agreement, substantially in the form attached, with the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency, the Counties of Butte and Sutter and the Cities of Biggs, Gridley, Live Oak and Yuba City
25. Bains-Butte House - General Plan Amendment 23-03, Rezone 23-03, and Environmental Assessment 23-06
Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City approving Environmental Assessment 23-06 by adopting a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve General Plan Amendment (GPA) 23-03 re-designating 0.32-acres Low-Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use designation to the MediumHigh Density Residential (HDR) designation for the Bains – Butte House project, located on the northeast corner of Butte House Road and Blevin Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 059-020-013) C. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City approving Rezone (RZ) 23-03 rezoning 0.32 acres from the Two-Family Residential (R-2) Zone District to the Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) Zone District, for the Bains – Butte House project, located on the northeast corner of Butte House Road and Blevin Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 059-020-013), by title only and waive the first reading
26. Annual Report from the Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District and Proposed Levy of Annual Assessment for 2024
Recommendation: A. Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Approving the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Downtown Yuba City Business
Improvement District
B. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect 2024 Annual Assessments and set a Public Hearing for January 16, 2024
27. Public Hearing No. 2 for Updating of City Councilmember District Boundaries for Annexed Property
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input on district boundaries to account for property annexed to the City
28. Appointments to City Council Regional Boards and Committees Recommendation: Approve the City Council Assignments to Regional Boards and Committees for Calendar Year 2024
Future Agenda Items
29. Future Agenda Items
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
30. City Manager's Report
31. City Council Reports
Adjournment