ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 6, 2025 Minutes 1. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION 1.1. Call to order - Mayor Reynolds called the May 6, 2025 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928. Roll Call Present: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds Absent: None 1.2. Strategic Planning Session Follow Up = Jeff Boian of Morrison Co. Addressing the Council on the strategic planning discussion were Elizabeth Devereaux, Jake Miille, Mike Healy, and Marty Dunlap. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed at 4:35 p.m. to Closed Session, in Conference Room 2 after Mayor Reynolds announced each item listed on the agenda before conducting Closed Session. There were no speakers on any of these items. Councilmember van Overbeek stated that he was disqualified on Item 2.3. Believe in Chico V City of Chico due to owning property within 500 feet of the area being discussed. He left the Conference Room during that discussion and did not participate. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATED TO STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION - None 1. REGULAR SESSION 1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Reynolds reconvened the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. 1.2. Invocation - Alan Harris, Co-Director of Come and See Ministry 1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 1.4. Roll Call - All Councilmembers were noted as present. 1.5. May 06, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff with all members present. The following items were considered: 2.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluations for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk - No formal action was taken. 2.2. Labor Negotiations for CPSA, Local 39, and Chico Fire Management Employees - Update was provided; no formal action was taken. 2.3. Believe in Chico V City of Chico - Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified on this item due to owning property with 500 feet of the area being discussed. He stepped out of Closed Session during that discussion. Council was briefed; no formal action was taken. 2.4. Warren V. Chico - Council was briefed; no formal action was taken. May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Pagell 2. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to approve the Consent Agenda, as read. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2610 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 25-01 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL READINESS (CITY OF CHICO) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only 2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 14-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Adopted two resolutions to initiate proceedings and declare the Council's intent to levy and collect the annual assessments for the Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park Landscaping and Lighting District No. LLD 001-08 for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, and to set a public hearing on June 4, 2024, regarding this proposed assessment. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) 2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2025-PD-002 The Chico Police Department requested consideration and approval from City Council of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY2024-25 Budget to appropriate funding for the acquisition of two vehicles for the TARGET team, facilitating the re-assignment of the unit's current vehicle to more appropriate needs. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police) 2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2025-ASD-005 The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2024-25 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) 2.5. MINUTE ORDER NO. 02-25 - MINUTE ORDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DONATION OF A SURPLUS TYPE-1 FIRE ENGINE TO THE BUTTE COLLEGE FIRE ACADEMY Approve Minute Order 02-25 that 1) authorized the donation of the surplus fire engine to Butte College Fire Academy, which has an estimated value of $11,000; and 2) authorized the Public Works Director O&M to execute the necessary documents for the transfer. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance and Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) 2.6. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1000 (CEQA EXEMPTION FOR THE 5 MILE SEDIMENTATION REMOVAL PROJECT) May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/2 2.7. ASSIGNMENT OF A NEW AUDITING FIRM The City concluded the Request for Proposal process to contract with a new auditing firm to audit the financial statements for the City of Chico, the Chico Urban Area Joint Powers Financing Authority, provide a report on the City's compliance with the Gann appropriations limit, and to perform the audit of the City's federal expenditures (Single Audit). At its meeting of 04/16/2025, the Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend CliftonlarsonAllen LLP (CLA) and requested that the Council approve CLA1 to audit the financial statements for the City of Chico, the Chico Urban Area Joint Powers Financing Authority, the Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) audit, and to perform the audit ofi the City's federal expenditures (Single Audit) under a three-year agreement with the option of two additional years. (Heather Childs, Accounting Manager) 2.8. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 3/19/25 & 4/15/25 2.9. 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 were within the jurisdiction's authority. The Council was precluded from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda. Addressing the Council were Katie Posey, Samuel Barber, and Andrew Merke!. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1. HEARING ON RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DEBRIS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE - ORDERING ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL, SETTING A DEADLINE FOR ABATEMENT, AND PROVIDING ASSESSMENT OF THE COST OF ABATEMENT Hearing to consider all objections to a resolution adopted 4/15/25, which declared a public nuisance relating to the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and/or debris. (Report - Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor) The Mayor opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was Bill Monroe. The hearing was closed to further public comment. AI motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept resolution which: (1) overrules any objections to the previously adopted resolution; (2) establishes 6/01/25 as the last day for voluntary abatement; and directs the Community Development Director to: (3) abate any item(s) not voluntarily removed; (4) maintain an accounting of costs associated with the abatement; and (5) provide the Council with a report of the costs to be recovered from property owners. RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DEBRIS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF THE WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DEBRIS, AND PROVIDING FOR. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/3 4.2. HEARING ON RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE In accordance with Budget Policy E.5, changes in the City's Fee Schedule are to be brought to City Council annually. At this meeting, the City Council was asked to consider fee changes to be incorporated in the City's Fee Schedule. A public hearing was conducted specifically to address proposed cost-of-living increases to Development Impact Fees. (Report - Heather Childs, Accounting Manager) Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council were. Katy Thoma and Bill Webb. The hearing was closed to further public. A motion was made by Councimember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to adopt the following resolution, as amended to remove the fees related to Storm Drainage Facility Fees and Transportation Facility Fees in order for them to be immediately referred to Finance Committee for additional review. RESOLUTION NO. 17-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT NO. 355 - FEE SCHEDULES: 11.010, 11.030, 21.010, 21.025, 21.035, 21.040, 40.010, 40.030, 50.030, 50.040, 50.050, 50.060, 60.110, 80.020, 90.010 ), as amended to remove those fees related to Storm Drainage Facility Fees and Transportation Facility Fees for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS DETERMINED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION $51178 Under state law (Government Code Section $51178), the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is responsible for creating Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps designating moderate, high and very high fire hazard areas within Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). The Fire Chief requested the City Council to accept the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map designating moderate, high and very high fire hazard zones within Local Responsibility, Areas by adopting the ordinance. (Report - Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Monroe. A motion was made by Councimember Hawley and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to introduce the following ordinance, by reading of title only: 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 GOVERMMENT CODE SECTION $51178, by reading of title only The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/4 5.2. CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING OUTDOOR WARMING APPLIANCES WITH AN OPEN FLAME AND OUTDOOR BARBEQUES The Fire Chief requested to the City Council amend Title 9 of the Chico Municipal Code adding Chapters 9.35-Outdoor Warming Appliances with Open Flame and 9.36 - Outdoor Barbeques and amending Chapter 16R.42.070 prohibiting, restricting, or regulating open flame burning devices, equipment, and appliances that include, but not limited to, fireplaces, barbeques, and fabricated or homemade fire pits. (Report- Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) City Clerk Presson read the proposed emergency order into the record in its entirety. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following emergency ordinance after being read into the record in its entirety: ORDINANCE NO. 2611 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 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, by reading of the ordinance in its entirety 2. Introduce and waive first reading of: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETYAND MORALS BYADDING 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, by reading of title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Winslow A motion was made by Councimember Winslow and seconded by Councimember Hawley to accept substitute motion to adopt the emergency ordinance as amended to strike 9.36.020 Allowable Locations and strike the use of BBQ's on public property or in a public right-a-way prohibited without a permit. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Winslow NOES: Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds The Council recessed at 7:28 p.m. for a ten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were, present. 5.3. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - STREET LIGHTING REPORT At its meeting of 04/07/25, the Committee received a report prepared by the Development Engineering staff on the current street lighting program outlining the City's existing street lighting infrastructure, the process for installing new streetlights and plans for street lighting improvements. AI motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to accept the Internal Affairs Committee recommendation (2-0-1 absent) to direct staff to continue to take advantage of opportunities to increase street lighting on existing or new power poles and seek out ways to increase public outreach and education regarding how to report lighting issues and outages for maintenance. May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/5 Councimember O'Brien asked that each member of Council identify their own districting lighting issues and to bring them back in 90 days, with Public Safety to weigh in on the issues. Staff will create a form online that to gather information related to lighting concerns, locations, and district information. Once that information comes forward, Council will then consideri funding options; taking a uniform approach to address the issues. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.4. UPDATE ON JACKSON POLLOCK ART REQUEST At its meeting of 09/17/24, the Council directed the Arts Commission to consider ways to honor Jackson Pollock and bring it back toi the Council for approval. (Report- Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councimember van Overbeek to remove this request from consideration due to potential copywrite issues and lack of funding. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Winslow 5.5. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - AIRPORTHOUSING OVERLAY ZONE At its meeting of 4/1/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding the Airport/Housing overlay zone. A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councimember van Overbeek to direct staff to send a request to Butte County Airport Land Use Commission to reconsider some of the elements related to the overlay area zones and to inquire on when the next Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan update will be completed, which could help assist with the end goal the City has to support more infill projects. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.6. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - WEST AVENUES SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS At its meeting of 4/1/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding West Avenues street safety improvements. Addressing the Council on this item were Mattie Hinkley, Jesse Horgan, Cynthia Perrine, Marc. Kessler, Faith Uhor, Olivia Council, Mimi Eckardt, and Rob Berry. A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to direct Engineering staff to come back with a plan. Councilmember Winslow noted for the record that Council would be looking for a quick build design to install protected bike lanes to calm traffic on West Sacramento and Warner. May 6, 2025 City Council. Minutes Page/6 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.7. 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 REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information Only Financial Reports and Budget Monitoring Reports through March 31, 2025. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Service Director) 6.3. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL: $22-01 Orchard Creek Estates Subdivision (Tatreau Construction, Inc.) - Information only 6.4. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None 7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:39 p.m. to the FY 2025/2026 Budget Workshop on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the Closed Session meeting 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: Idrp 6/17/25 KA 1 1 - - KR DAm Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk May 6, 2025 City Council Minutes Pagel7 CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES May 06, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER The Mayor called the Closed Session segment to order at 4:38 p.m. and announced the items as listed on the agenda that included evaluations for the City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney; conference with the City's Labor Negotiator regarding CPSA, Local 39, and Chico Fire Management Employees; Believe in Chico V City of Chico existing litigation; and Warren V. Chico existing litigation. There were no speakers on these items but there was one recusal for Councimember van Overbeek who was disqualified on Item 2.3. and did not participate in that discussion. 1.1. ROLL CALL - All Members were present. 2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers. 2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager - No formal action was taken. 2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 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 - Update was provided; no formal action was taken. 2.3. 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 Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified on this item due to owning property with 500 feet of the area being discussed. He stepped out of Closed Session during that discussion. Council was briefed; no formal action was taken. 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 briefed; no formal action was taken. 2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None 3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 06, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. Date Approved: Idrp 6/17/25 - A 4 / sow Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk May 6, 2025 City Council. Minutes Page/8