ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 4, 2025 Minutes 1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Reynolds called the March 4, 2025 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 1.2. Invocation - Pastor Heath Jarrett, Living Hope Fellowship 1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 1.4. Roll Call Present: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds Absent: None 1.5. March 4, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that the Council met in Closed Session with staff, with all members of Council present. The items as detailed on page 6 are as follows: Item 2.1. Existing Litigation - Council received an update. Direction was provided; no formal action was taken. Item 2.2. Potential Litigation (2 cases) - Council received an update on two cases. Direction was provided; no formal action was taken. Item 2.3. Existing Litigation (Warren) - Council received an update. Direction was provided; no formal action was taken. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein 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. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APROPRATONBUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2025-ASD-004 The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental APpropnation/Budget Modification to the FY 2024-25 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) 2.2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 2/18/25 2.3. 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 prohibited from taking action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda. Addressing the Council were Bo Powell and Dave Blau. March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Pagell 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1. HEARING TO CONSIDER OLD HUMBOLDT ROAD CLOSURE EXTENSION Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, the Chico City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 10 oft the Chico Municipal Code (CMC) relating to thet temporary closure of streets and roads if certain conditions exist. To address criminal activity and illegal Iittering/dumping, the City Council adopted ar resolution to temporarily close Old Humboldt Road adjacent to Hwy 32 for 18 months. Both codes allow the City Council to renew such closure for additional 18-month periods if the conditions precipitating the closure continue to exist and a public hearing is held. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director Operations & Maintenance) Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council were Priya Tuvell and Kirk Monfort. The hearing was closed to further comment. A motion was made by Councimember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 06-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING CONTINUED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD HUMBOLDT ROAD PURSUANT TO CHICO MUNICIPAL CHAPTER 10.53 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.29 RELATED TO SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 9.29 of the Chico Municipal Code regulating syringe exchange programs (SEPs). The amendment would amend Chapter 9.29 to prohibit SEPS and the furnishing of syringes, except as provided by California Health and Safety Code Section 121349, et seq. or other state or federal law. The amendment would also establish reasonable restrictions on SEPS for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. (Report - John W. Lam, City Attorney) Addressing the Council on this item was Rob Berry. A motion was made by Councimember van Overbeek and seconded by Councimember Winslow to introduce the following ordinance amending Chapter 9.29 of the Chico Municipal Code, as amended to reflect youth center" VS. 'community center": ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 9.29 OF THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND THE FURNISHING OF SYRINGES OR HYPODERMIC NEEDLES WITHIN THE CITY EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW AND ESTABLISHING REASONABLE REGULATIONS OF SAME- as amended, with waiving of the first reading, by reading of title only The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/2 5.2. CLOSURE OF SOUTH PARK AND PETERSEN DRIVES IN LOWER BIDWELL PARK TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON WEEKENDS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS At its February 18, 2025 meeting, the City Council reviewed the results of the Headway Transportation Lower Bidwell Park Traffic and Circulation report and stafs recommendations regarding closing South Park and Petersen Drives to vehicular traffic. The City Council moved to close both roads to vehicular traffic on weekends and national holidays for a six- month trial and directed staff to return with a schedule for when the closures can be implemented. (Report- - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director Operations & Maintenance) Addressing the Council on this item were Catherine Cottle, Whitney Garcia, Cynthia Perring, and Amanda Gerrard. A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councimember Hawley to: (1) close Petersen Memorial Drive to vehicular traffic weekends and National holidays for a six-month trial starting March 8, 2025; (2) close South Park Drive between Caper Acres and Centennial Ave to vehicular traffic weekends and national holidays for a six-month trial starting March 8, 2025; and (3) maintain vehicular access on South Park Drive from the Cypress entrance to Caper. Acres allowing access to parking lots at One Mile, Sycamore Field, and Caper. Acres until Engineering staff completes the design for roadway rehabilitation. A friendly amendment was requested and accepted to direct staff to look at possible shuttle service opportunities or ways to address access issues for people with limited mobility to access the park. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow NOES: Bennett, Reynolds 5.3. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION BARNACLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT DEVICE At its meeting of 02/03/25, the Committee considered assessing a fee to cover staff costs associated with removal of the Barnacle device in addition to paying for any outstanding parking violations. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to amend the Fee Schedule to include a $200.00 release fee for removal of the Barnacle device, in addition to paying for any outstanding violations. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None The Council recessed for a five-minute break at 6:56 p.m. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present. March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/3 5.4. COUNCILMEMBER GOLDSTEIN REQUEST TO IDENTIFY TOOLS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS At its meeting of 2/4/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding ordinances, code changes, and programs beyond enforcement that the City can use as tools to address homelessness. Addressing the Council were Marie Rodriguez, Felix Mahootian, Patricia Estrada, Lori Mason, Hilary Crosby, Amanda Gerrad, Margo Lemner, Charles Withuhn, Sarah Salisbury, Summer Chapla, Adam Fedeli, Robin McCollum, Mary Kay Benson, Eric Chisler, David Welch, Miranda Byer, Talia Swangler, and Sharon Fritsch. Ar motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councimember van Overbeek to create a three- member Ad Hoc Task Force, chaired by the Mayor, with Councilmember Goldstein and Councilmember O'Brien; with a time-sensitive due date to come back to the Council in June with a full range of recommendations on ordinances, code changes and programs after receiving input from all interested parties, service providers, and citizens. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None AI motion was made by Councimember Goldstein and seconded by Councimember Winslow to direct better utilization of the pallet shelter without impacting enforcement. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow NOES: O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds 5.5. 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. CHICO FIRE DEPARTMENT 2025-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN - Information only 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. Bidwell Park 20-Year Plan - Councilmember van Overbeek A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow 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 doing this without the hiring of a consultant. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/4 7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for a special strategic planning session in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico. Date Approved: Idrp 4/1/25 MA Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/5 Closed Session Meeting March 4, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Reynolds called the March 4, 2025 Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and announced the three items as outlined on the agenda. 1.1. ROLL CALL - All Councimembers were present. 2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers nor any Council disqualifications. The Council recessed into Conference Room 2, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA1 for Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. 2.1. 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 - Council received an update. Direction was, provided; no formal action was taken. 2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - (2 cases) - Council received an update on two cases. Direction was provided; no formal action was taken. 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 - Council received an update. Direction was, provided; no formal action was taken. 2.4. 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 March 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. Date Approved: Idrp 4/1/25 - Kussar Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk March 4, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/6