2/15/22 City Council Meeting

# ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022

# Minutes

## 1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

1.2. Call to Order – Mayor Coolidge called the February 15, 2022 – Adjourned Regular Chico City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom

## 1.3. Roll Call

Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O’Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge Absent: None

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Due to the universal masking in-doors mandate issued by the California Department of Public Health and to protect the health of its citizens, the Council meeting was held virtually via Zoom. The public also submitted submit comments via Engaged Chico on the City’s website.

## 1.4. February 1, 2022 Closed Session Announcement

The City Clerk announced that on February 1, 2022, Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding the following three items:

• Item 7.2. Warren vs City of Chico - No action was taken; no direction was provided. • Item 7.3. Estate of Tyler S. Rushing et al v. AG Private Protection – No action was taken; direction was provided. • Item 7.4. Labor Negotiations – No action was taken; direction was provided.

2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could therefore be enacted by one motion.

Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda items were Chris Nelson, Jesica Giannola, and Ruth Sarnoff.

A motion was made by Councilmember O’Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Items 2.3. and 2.4. removed for further discussion.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O’Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2572 – ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 15, CREATING CHAPTER 15.70 “FIBER UTILITY” OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CITY OWNED FIBER UTILITY – Final reading and adoption by reading of title only

Adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 15.70 “Fiber Utility” in the Chico Municipal Code. This was the final reading and adoption of amendments to Title 15. (Josh Marquis, Deputy Director – Information Systems)

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2.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2573 – ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 8 – HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only

Adopted an ordinance to help the City comply with the new statewide mandatory organic waste disposal reduction regulations (Senate Bill 1383). The ordinance included mandatory requirements for residents, businesses, institutions, solid waste companies, and edible food recovery organizations to divert recyclables and organic waste, including food waste, from landfills. This was the final reading and adoption of the ordinance. (Linda Herman, Park & Natural Resources Manager)

2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PD-001 – This item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember Brown.

The Police Department was seeking approval to utilize one-time savings from salary and benefits due to unfilled positions for technology and equipment upgrades. Staff was requesting to move $341,975 to their non-reoccurring operating accounts from salaries and benefits budget. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien to approve the supplemental appropriation.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O’Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Brown

2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL / APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PWE-002 – This item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember Brown.

The Public Works Director-Engineering requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification that would transfer unspent funds between projects to better align with the City’s needs and shift grant funding between fiscal years on Capital Project No. 50441 – Hegan Lane Congestion Relief, to better align with anticipated use of funds. (Report – Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering)

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the supplemental appropriation/budget modification No. 2022-PWE-002.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O’Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA – Items 2.3. and 2.4.

## 3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Addressing the Council on this item were Daniel Govan, Nancy Park, Mark Kay Benson, Julie Butler, Nichole Nava, Ruth Sarnoff, Jesica Giannola, and Lori Harris.

## 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

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## 5. REGULAR AGENDA

## 5.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 TO THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE – PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS

Council considered the introduction of an ordinance amending Title 7 (“Animals”) of the Chico Municipal Code adding Chapter 7.24 (“Pet Shop and Kennel Regulations”), including definitions of “Pet Shop” and “Kennel” and establishing standards of care and permit requirements. (Report – Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)

A motion was made by Councilmember O’Brien and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to introduce an ordinance amending Title 7 in order to add Chapter 7.24 (“Pet Shop and Kennel Regulations”), including definitions of “pet shop” and “kennel” and establishing standards of care and permit requirements as noted below:

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 (“ANIMALS”) OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 (“PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS”), INCLUDING DEFINITIONS OF “PET SHOP” AND “KENNEL” AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CARE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS – Introductory Reading

2/15/22 City Council Meeting

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 2022 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 2/15/22 Agenda

1.2.

Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom

1.3.

Roll Call

1.4.

February 1, 2022 Closed Session Announcement

2.

CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine and enacted by one motion.

2.1.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 15, CREATING CHAPTER 15.70 "FIBER UTILITY" OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CITY OWNED FIBER UTILITY - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only

Adopt - An ordinance adding Chapter 15.70 "Fiber Utility" in the Chico Municipal Code. This is the final reading and adoption of amendments to Title 15. (Josh Marquis, Deputy Director - Information Systems) 2.1. Staff Report

2.2.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 8 - HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only

At its 2/1/22 meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance to help the City comply with the new statewide mandatory organic waste disposal reduction regulations (Senate Bill 1383). The ordinance includes mandatory requirements for residents, businesses, institutions, solid waste companies, and edible food recovery organizations to divert recyclables and organic waste, including food waste, from landfills. This is the final reading and adoption of the ordinance. (Linda Herman, Park & Natural Resources Manager). 2.2. Staff Report

2.3.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATEION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PD-001

The Police Department is seeking approval to utilize one-time savings from salary and benefits due to unfilled positions for technology and equipment upgrades. Staff is requesting to move $341,975 to our non-reoccurring operating accounts from salaries and benefits budget. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police) 2.3. Staff Report

2.4.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PWE-002

The Public Works Director-Engineering requests consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification that would transfer unspent funds between projects to better align with the City's needs and shift grant funding between fiscal years on Capital Project No. 50441 - Hegan Lane Congestion Relief, to better align with anticipated use of funds. (Report - Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering) 2.4. Staff Report

2.5.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

3.

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda, with comments being limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

5.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.1.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 TO THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE - PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS

Council will consider the introduction of an ordinance amending Title 7 ("Animals") of the Chico Municipal Code adding Chapter 7.24 ("Pet Shop and Kennel Regulations"), including definitions of "Pet Shop" and "Kennel" and establishing standards of care and permit requirements. (Report - Matthew Madden, Chief of Police) Recommendation : The Chief of Police recommends introduction of the following Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 (ANIMALS) OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 ("PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS"), INCLUDING DEFINITIONS OF "PET SHOP" AND "KENNEL" AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CARE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 5.1. Staff Report

5.2.

RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION - LOCAL 1021 (SEIU)

A resolution which modifies the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Service Employees International Union, resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Report - Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, TRADES AND CRAFT UNIT REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 (2022 MOU SEIU-TC UNIT)" 5.2. Staff Report