7/16/24 City Council

# ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 16, 2024 Minutes

1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 16, 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.

1.2. Invocation - Reverend Kathy Fernandes, Center for Spiritual Living Chico

## 1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

## 1.4. Roll Call

Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge Absent: None

1.5. July 9, 2024 Closed Session Announcement – Following the Closed Session held on July 9, 2024, City Clerk Presson announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding Warren v. the City of Chico. Six members were present, with Councilmember Tandon noted as absent. Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.

1.6. July 16, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with staff to discuss the following items. All members were present.

Item 2.1. Labor Negotiations - Discussed Chico Fire Management Employees - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.

Item 2.2. Warren v City of Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.

Item 2.3. Sierra Club – This matter was not heard or discussed.

Item 2.4. Real Property Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.

Item 2.5. Real Property Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.

## 2. CONSENT AGENDA

Bryce Goldstein addressed the Council on the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.7 removed for further discussion and with Councilmember Tandon recused from Item 2.6. due to a personal conflict of interest on that item.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

## 2.1. APPROVAL OF THE 2024/25 BUTTE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (BINTF) PROPOSED GENERAL BUDGET

Approval of the 2024/25 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) Proposed General Budget. In 2002, the City Council approved consolidation of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and Butte Anti-Drug and Gang Special Supervision (BASS) Unit.

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The Memorandum of Understanding provided that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)

## 2.2. ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2024 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM

At its 5/7/24 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution which required the Community Development Department to abate those properties not in compliance with the requirement to abate weeds as of 6/01/24, and to keep an account of the work done by the City contractor to submit to the City Council for confirmation. This was the cost report for the 2024 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and was submitted for the Council's approval. If approved, the owners of the parcels would be given 30-days to pay for the cost of the abatement. Property owners who do not pay will have a lien placed on their property. (Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor)

## 2.3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/4/24 & 6/18/24

## 2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-FD-005

The City Council was asked to consider a Budget Modification Category Transfer that re-allocated unused non-recurring operating funds into Capital Project 50351 (CIP50351), Capital Project 50353 (CIP50353), and Capital Project 50567 (CIP50567) for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Uniforms and Portable Radios for Volunteer Firefighters in anticipation of department need. A total of $101,175 would be transferred from the Fire Department's Non-Recurring Operating Account. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)

## 2.5. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION

A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Police Officer's Association (CPOA) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026, relative to administration of the Medical Trust plan. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

## 2.6. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 1021

A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

Councilmember Tandon was disqualified from participating in this matter due to having a personal conflict of interest on this item.

## 2.7. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPANCY AND EXPANDED USE OF PORTIONS OF THE CHICO DEPOT AS AN ART CENTER

The Chico Art Center leases a portion of the Chico Depot. Chico Art Center had requested to amend the lease agreement to expand into additional spaces within the Chico Depot, incorporating the areas commonly referred to as the Amtrak and Greyhound Bus areas, to accommodate a Community Arts Meeting Room, an additional Classroom, and an additional Gallery. (Hope Ithurburn, Management Analyst - City Manager's Office)

Councilmember Winslow asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the lease agreement as amended to include a 30-day termination clause for either party.

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The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

## 2.8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.7.

7/16/24 City Council

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2024 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 16, 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. 7/16/24 Agenda

1.2.

Invocation - Reverend Kathy Fernandes, Center for Spiritual Living Chico

1.3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.4.

Roll Call

1.5.

July 9, 2024 Closed Session announcement - City Clerk Presson announced on July 9, 2024 that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding Warren v. the City of Chico. All members were present, with Councilmember Tandon absent. Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.

1.6.

July 16, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with staff to discuss the following items. All members were present. Item 2.1. Labor Negotiations - Only discussed Chico Fire Management Employees - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken. Item 2.2. Warren v City of Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken. Item 2.3. Sierra Club - Not heard. Item 2.4. Real Property Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken. Item 2.5. Real Property Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.

2.

CONSENT AGENDA

2.1.

APPROVAL OF THE 2024/25 BUTTE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (BINTF) PROPOSED GENERAL BUDGET Approval of the 2024/25 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) Proposed General Budget. In 2002, the City Council approved consolidation of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and Butte Anti-Drug and Gang Special Supervision (BASS) Unit. The Memorandum of Understanding provided that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police) 2.1. Staff Report

Attachment A

Attachment B

Attachment C

2.2.

ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2024 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM At its 5/7/24 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution which required the Community Development Department to abate those properties not in compliance with the requirement to abate weeds as of 6/01/24, and to keep an account of the work done by the City contractor to submit to the City Council for confirmation. This was the cost report for the 2024 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and was submitted for the Council's approval. If approved, the owners of the parcels would be given 30 days to pay for the cost of the abatement. Property owners who do not pay will have a lien placed on their property. (Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor) 2.2. Staff Report

Attachment A

2.3.

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/4/24 & 6/18/24 06/04/24 CC Minutes

06/18/24 CC Minutes

2.4.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-FD-005 The City Council was asked to consider a Budget Modification Category Transfer that re-allocated unused non-recurring operating funds into Capital Project 50351 (CIP50351), Capital Project 50353 (CIP50353), and Capital Project 50567 (CIP50567) for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Uniforms and Portable Radios for Volunteer Firefighters in anticipation of department need. A total of $101,175 would be transferred from the Fire Department's Non-Recurring Operating Account. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) 2.4. Staff Report

Attachment A

2.5.

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Police Officer's Association (CPOA) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026, relative to administration of the Medical Trust plan. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) 2.5. Staff Report

Attachment

2.6.

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 1021 A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Councilmember Tandon was recused on this item due to having a personal conflict of interest on this item. 2.6. Staff Report

Attachment

2.7.

CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPANCY AND EXPANDED USE OF PORTIONS OF THE CHICO DEPOT AS AN ART CENTER The Chico Art Center leases a portion of the Chico Depot. Chico Art Center had requested to amend the lease agreement to expand into additional spaces within the Chico Depot, incorporating the areas commonly referred to as the Amtrak and Greyhound Bus areas, to accommodate a Community Arts Meeting Room, an additional Classroom, and an additional Gallery. (Hope Ithurburn, Management Analyst - City Manager's Office) Councilmember Winslow asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. 2.7. Staff Report

Attachment A

Attachment B