ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 18, 2025 Minutes 1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Reynolds called the March 18, 2025 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Eileen Brownell 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 18, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session, with all members present, regarding the following item: Item 2.1. Public Employee Evaluations of the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney - No action was taken; direction was provided. 1.6. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor Reynolds presented awards to Commissioners who were in attendance for their dedication to the City of Chico. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.2. removed for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2608 - AN 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 - Final reading and adoption, by reading of title only 2.2. AB481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT FUNDING REQUESTS - This item was removed from the Consent Agenda fori further discussion at the request of Councilmember Goldstein. Council approval was requested for the Chico Police Department to seek out funding for AB481 classified Military Equipment as required by Government Code 7071(a)(1) and City of Chico Ordinance 2.28.050. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police) AI motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to accept the AB481 Military Equipment Funding requests. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Goldstein, Hawley March 18, 2025 City Council Minutes Pagell 2.3. CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS TWENTY- FOUR MONTH PROGRESS REPORT On March 21, 2023, the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) for the Downtown Business District Enhancement Program. Per the Agreement, the DCBA was to provide the Council with regular progress reports summarizing progress toward completion of their scope of work and budget related activities. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) 2.4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.2. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters not already listed on the agenda and 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. Addressing the Council were Sean Reese, Bonnie Pipkin, Bo Powell, and Mary Gardner. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.14 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE RELATED TO MISSING AND BOARDED UP DOORS AND WINDOWS The proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 1.14 of the Chico Municipal Code Section 1.14.030, Subsection B, by adding to the definition of nuisance to include occupied or vacant buildings with a broken or missing skylight, window, or exterior doors. The proposed ordinance also provided that an occupied or vacant building having boarded openings that are not painted with a similar or compatible paint color to the exterior color of the building constitutes a nuisance. (Report - John W. Lam, City Attorney) A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1.14 of the Chico Municipal Code, with Condition #30 amended to include the caveat that boarding up of building openings be only allowed during active construction, with a time limit not to exceed six months. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 1.14 TO THE CITYOF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE RELATED TO MISSING AND BOARDED UP DOORS AND WINDOWS - Introductory Reading, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Winslow 5.2. DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BUSINESS MPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT INCREASE The Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District (Downtown Chico PBID) is funded through an annual assessment of properties within the area serviced by the Downtown Chico PBID. The assessment may be increased up to five percent (5%) per year to accommodate increased costs of operation. The Council was asked to consider a Resolution to increase the assessment by 5% for 2026. (Report-ennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) A motion was made by Councimember Winslow and seconded by Councimember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution: March 18, 2025 City Council. Minutes Page/2 RESOLUTION 07-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS MPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.3. CONSIDERATION OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS TO MANAGEMENT POSITIONS The Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Chico and the Chico Police Officers Association (CPOA) Regarding Pay, Hours, and Other Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 (2023 MOU-CPOA)" establishes compensation and conditions for out-of-class assignments for CPOA members. However, no prior provision specifically addressed temporary promotions to management positions lasting 30 days or more. The Side Letter Agreement addressed compensation for employees assuming higher-level responsibilities for an extended duration. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to approve the Side Letter Agreement Between City of Chico and Chico Police Officers Association Regarding Employees Assigned to Work Out of Class in Management Positions. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.4. COUNCILMEMBER O'BRIEN REQUEST - CARDICITY PARKS At its meeting of 2/18/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion on the merits of having CARD lease, manage and operate some of our parks, with the perimeters kept broad. A motion was made by Councimember O'Brien and seconded by Councimember van Overbeek to direct staff to meet with CARD representatives to begin discussions regarding a possible partnership pertaining to City Plaza, Children's Park, Comanche Creek area, Teichert Ponds, and Depot Park for an enhanced focus on recreation, with those ideas to include thoughts on sequencing and capacity, with staff to bring the information back to the Council for discussion. A friendly amendment was requested by Councimember Winslow to first refer the discussion to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to weigh in before meeting with CARD. The amendment was not accepted as it was noted that the Commission should be brought in when there was a more defined item to be reviewed. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None March 18, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/3 5.5. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - BUTTE COUNTY TAX SHARING AGREEMENTS At its meeting of 2/18/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding the tax sharing agreements with Butte County. During the Council's discussion, it was noted the City Manager had provided the Council with historical information regarding tax sharing agreements, including prior discussions related to this item. A motion was made by Councimember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to refer the matter to the Finance Committee, with it noted by Councilmember van Overbeek that there should be no additional staff research done at this time, since the information was already provided. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 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. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, Councimembers may verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council was needed in order for staff to agendize. Enhanced Penalties for Code Enforcement - Councilmember Hawley A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a Council discussion regarding the need for the development of an ordinance that looks at enhanced penalties for code enforcement. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:23 p.m. to the Special City Council Strategic Planning Workshop on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at5:00 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. Date Approved: 4/1/25 Leooou Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk March 18, 2025 City Council Minutes Page/4 CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL Minutes March 18, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Reynolds called the March 19, 2025 - Closed Session in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Item 2.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluations for the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. 1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present. 2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers nor any Council disqualifications. The Council recessed into Conference Room 2 to discuss the one item listed on the agenda. 2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager - No action was taken; direction was provided. 2.2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None 3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on March 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. Date Approved: Du Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk March 18, 2025 City Council. Minutes Page/5