6/3/25 City Council Minutes

# ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 3, 2025 Minutes

1.1. Call to order – Mayor Reynolds called the June 3, 2025 - Regular City Council meeting to order 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928.

## 1.2. Invocation - Derrick Sanders

## 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. June 3, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Clerk Deborah Presson

City Clerk Presson announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session regarding the following items:

Items 2.1. Property Negotiations; 2.2. Conference with Labor Negotiator; and 2.3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations for City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney – These items were not heard at this meeting.

Under Item 2.4., Public Employee Appointment – City Attorney - A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to change legal representation for the Warren v. City of Chico existing litigation to Cole/Huber Attorneys, LLP., with the City Manager to process the contract. The motion carried 4 – 3, with Goldstein, Hawley, and Winslow opposed.

Item 2.5. Warren v. City of Chico – The Council was provided with an update; no formal action was taken.

## 2. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow 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. RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 1634 OAK WAY - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 042-750-019

Adopted a resolution authorizing sewer assessment to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)

2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 29-25 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO TO ABANDON AND VACATE PORTIONS OF THE WEST FIRST STREET, WEST SECOND STREET, AND CEDAR STREET PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW (APN: 004-033-005)

Adopted a resolution of intention to abandon and vacate portions of the public right-of-way along West First Street, West Second Street and Cedar Street to accommodate planned campus development and scheduling a public hearing on July 8, 2025. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)

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## 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 any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.

Addressing the Council were Sam Barber, James Hutchinson, Connie La Croix, Andrew Merkel, Cynthia Perrine, and Tammie Harvey.

## 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1. HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE 2025-26 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08

On 5/06/25, the City Council adopted resolutions approving the preliminary Annual Engineer's Report ("Report") and declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for the Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park Landscape and Lighting District No. LLD 001-08 ("LLD") for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The Council conducted this public hearing to consider approval of the final Report and the proposed annual levy of $86.07/parcel, a $1.95 increase from the 2024-25 assessment. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance)

Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 30-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None

4.2. HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING, FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) FUNDS

The City of Chico is an entitlement grantee for the receipt of federal funds through two programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME). As an entitlement grantee, the City's ongoing receipt of funds is contingent upon City compliance with a range of planning and administrative requirements. One requirement was the development and submission of a five-year "Consolidated Plan," which included the first year Annual Action Plan, a review of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and update of the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The draft Consolidated Plan and associated documents were made available for public review for a 30-day period following a public hearing held at Council's April 15th meeting. At that meeting, the City Council conducted a hearing on the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and directed staff to schedule a second hearing for formal adoption of the final plan at its June 3, 2025 meeting. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Program Manager)

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Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, as revised or amended, and authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None

## 5. REGULAR AGENDA

## 5.4. COUNCILMEMBER O'BRIEN REQUEST - CANCER SCREENING – This item was heard before Item 5.1.

6/3/25 City Council Minutes

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 2025 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

Call to order - Mayor Reynolds called the June 3, 2025 - Regular City Council meeting to order 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928. 6/3/25 Agenda

1.2.

Invocation - Derrick Sanders

1.3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.4.

Roll Call

1.5.

June 3, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Clerk Deborah Presson City Clerk Presson announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session regarding the following items: Items 2.1. Property Negotiations; 2.2. Conference with Labor Negotiator; and 2.3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations for City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney - not heard at this meeting. Under Item 2.4., Public Employee Appointment - City Attorney, a motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to change legal representation for the Warren v. City of Chico existing litigation to Cole/Huber Attorneys, LLP., with the City Manager to process the contract. The motion carried 4 - 3, with Goldstein, Hawley, and Winslow opposed. Item 2.5. Warren v. City of Chico - The Council was provided with an update; no formal action was taken.

2.

CONSENT AGENDA

2.1.

RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 1634 OAK WAY - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 042-750-019 Adopted a resolution authorizing sewer assessment to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director -Engineering) 2.1. Staff Report

2.2.

RESOLUTION NO. 29-25 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO TO ABANDON AND VACATE PORTIONS OF THE WEST FIRST STREET, WEST SECOND STREET, AND CEDAR STREET PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW (APN: 004-033-005) Adopted a resolution of intention to abandon and vacate portions of the public right-of-way along West First Street, West Second Street and Cedar Street to accommodate planned campus development and scheduling a public hearing on July 8, 2025. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering) 2.2. Staff Report

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 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.

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1.

HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE 2025-26 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 On 5/06/25, the City Council adopted resolutions approving the preliminary Annual Engineer's Report ("Report") and declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for the Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park Landscape and Lighting District No. LLD 001-08 ("LLD") for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The Council also scheduled this public hearing to consider approval of the final Report and the proposed annual levy of $86.07/parcel, a $1.95 increase from the 2024-25 assessment. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance recommends adoption of the resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 4.1. Staff Report

4.2.

HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING, FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) FUNDS The City of Chico is an entitlement grantee for the receipt of federal funds through two programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME). As an entitlement grantee, the City's ongoing receipt of funds is contingent upon City compliance with a range of planning and administrative requirements. One requirement was the development and submission of a five-year "Consolidated Plan," which included the first year Annual Action Plan, a review of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and update of the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The draft Consolidated Plan and associated documents were made available for public review for a 30-day period following a public hearing held at Council's April 15th meeting. At that meeting, the City Council conducted a hearing on the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and directed staff to schedule a second hearing for formal adoption of the final plan at its June 3, 2025 meeting. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Program Manager) Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that City Council, 1) hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and budget; 2) consider any public comment received during the hearing; and 3) approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, as revised or amended, and authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 4.2. Staff Report

5.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.4.

COUNCILMEMBER O'BRIEN REQUEST - CANCER SCREENING At its meeting of 5/20/25, the Council voted to waive its rules, and agendize a request for this meeting to have a discussion on cancer screening for Fire and Police personnel. 5.4. Councilmember O'Brien request - Cancer Screening

5.1.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FY2025-26 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET The 2025-2026 Proposed Budget was presented and discussed by the City Manager and Department Directors with the City Council. At this meeting, the City Council was asked to approve the Proposed Budget for the City of Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager) *The Fire Chief provided Staffing Cost Estimates for Engine 1 with two funding options. Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5.1. Staff Report

5.1. Fire Department Funding Options

5.2.

CONFIRMATION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT Section 605 of the City Charter states that the appointment of department heads is subject to confirmation by the City Council. In order to meet this requirement, City Council was presented with the employment agreement for the Deputy Director - Human Resources and Risk Management. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : In compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the City Manager shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the Deputy Director - Human Resources and Risk Management employment agreement as follows: "The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Tiana Gray as the Deputy Director - Human Resources and Risk Management with an annual salary of $135,000" and the City Manager recommends City Council confirmation of the appointment. 5.2. Staff Report

5.5.

GROWTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT At its meeting of 6/18/24, Council authorized the formation of an ad hoc committee to discuss growth and future development in the City of Chico. Beginning in August 2024, the Committee has met twice monthly. The Committee is submitting its findings and recommendations to Council. (Report - Councilmember Winslow) Recommendation : The Growth and Community Development Ad Hoc Committee recommends Council receive the report and provide direction. 5.5. Report - Growth & Community Development Ad Hoc Committee

5.6.