7/6/21 City Council Meeting

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

1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 6, 2021 - Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.

## 1.3. Invocation – Police Chaplain Bud Chauvin

## 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

## 1.5. Roll Call

Present: Brown, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge Absent: None

## 2. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Brown, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

## 2.1. ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2021 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM

At its 5/18/21 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 6/01/21, 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 2021 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and was submitted for the Council's approval. Once approved, the owners of the parcels will 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 Officer II)

## 2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 38-21 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DESIGNATING CITY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS OF FUNDS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND

The Deputy Director – Finance requested consideration and adoption of a resolution designating City Officers authorized to order deposits and withdrawals of funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) pursuant to California Government Code § 16429.1. (Barbara Martin, Deputy Director – Finance)

## 2.3. FY2020-21 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2021-ASD-008

The enclosed Supplemental Appropriation appropriated $6,696,301 in American Rescue Plan Act proceeds that were discussed by City Council at the June 8, 2021 Special Meeting. (Mark Orme, City Manager)

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## 2.4. CONSIDERATION OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD LEASE POLICY GIVING STAFF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE LEASES IN PORTABLE HANGAR ROWS A, B, AND C

At the November 3, 2020 Council meeting, Council voted to approve the revised policy and new standard lease agreement and update AP&P 90-16. At the May 11, 2021 Airport Commission meeting, the Commission discussed and recommended delegating authority to the Airport Manager to approve portable hangar lease assignments in hangar rows A, B, and C. Due to the frequency of reassignments of these hangars and the time between quarterly Airport Commission meetings, both staff and Commissioners recognize the need for the approval of these lease assignments to occur in a timelier manner. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance)

## 2.5. RESOLUTION NO. 39-21 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE FIRE CHIEF'S ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE CHICO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S INSPECTION OF SPECIFIC BUILDINGS AND OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

The Fire Chief requested the City Council to acknowledge receipt of the annual fire inspections report which provides an overview of Chico Fire Department's efforts to meet State mandated educational and residential inspection obligations. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)

2.6. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/1/21, 6/8/21, AND 6/15/21

2.7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None

3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters not already listed on the agenda.

Addressing the Council on this item were Lori LaRiviere, Robyn Engel, Nichole Nava, Julie Wood, Charles Withuhn, Tim Lynch, Lisa Currier, Julie Threet, Lynne Bellanate, and Patrick Newman.

## 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

## 4.1. ZONING MAP CORRECTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 2534 (APN:002-180-200)

This action replaced a zoning map with the correct map color that was mistakenly included in Exhibit II of zone change Ordinance No. 2534 as R3 (Medium High Density Residential) when the correct and corresponding staff report analysis and noticing was for R4 (High Density Residential). The subject site is a 4.99-acre parcel on the west side of Notre Dame Boulevard and south of Humboldt Road (APN: 002-180-200). (Report - Bruce Ambo, Principal Planner)

Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed to further comment.

A motion was made by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to introduce the following ordinance by reading the title only:

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2534 TO CORRECT ZONING MAP EXHIBIT I FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 002-180-200

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Brown, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

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## 5. REGULAR AGENDA

## 5.1. DECLARATION OF COUNCIL VACANCIES

At this meeting, the Council was asked to formally declare the seats of former Councilmember Huber and former Councilmember Denlay vacant due to their recent resignations from serving on Council. Once the seats have been declared vacant, the Council will then need to decide how to fill them. While former Councilmember Denlay was elected in 2020 to specifically represent District 3, former Councilmember Huber was elected at large in 2018.

The Charter of the City of Chico, Section 406 outlines the two options pertaining to Council vacancies which are to either call for a special election...or, within the first 30 days of any vacancy, the Council may, "in lieu of calling a special election, fill the vacancy by appointment of a person qualified to be a candidate for city councilmember." In order to qualify to serve as a Councilmember in the City of Chico, a citizen must be a registered voter in the City and be 21 years or older. If being considered for a district position, that person must also reside in the district in which they would be serving. Should the Council move forward with a special election, the County Elections Official has indicated the estimated costs for an ALL vote-by-mail election would be approximately $363,228. If an appointment process is used, advertising costs for the recruitment are estimated not to exceed $1500. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)

Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava, Lori Harris, Catherine Posey, Bill Monroe, Lisa Currier, Julie Threet, Dean, Jesica Giannola, and Grace Marvin.

A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to declare the seats of former Councilmember Huber and Denlay vacant.

7/6/21 City Council Meeting

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 6, 2021 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 7-6-21 Agenda

1.2.

Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 6, 2021 - Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.

1.3.

Invocation – Police Chaplain Bud Chauvin

1.4.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.5.

Roll Call

2.

CONSENT AGENDA

2.1.

ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2021 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM At its 5/18/21 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 6/01/21, and to keep an account of the work done by the City contractor to submit to the City Council for confirmation. This is the cost report for the 2021 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and is submitted for the Council's approval. Once approved, the owners of the parcels will 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 Officer II) 2.1. Staff Report

2.2.

RESOLUTION NO. 38-21 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DESIGNATING CITY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS OF FUNDS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND The Deputy Director - Finance requested consideration and adoption of a resolution designating City Officers authorized to order deposits and withdrawals of funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) pursuant to California Government Code § 16429.1. (Barbara Martin, Deputy Director - Finance) 2.2. Staff Report

2.3.

FY2020-21 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2021-ASD-008 The enclosed Supplemental Appropriation appropriated $6,696,301 in American Rescue Plan Act proceeds that were discussed by City Council at the June 8, 2021 Special Meeting. (Mark Orme, City Manager) 2.3. Staff Report

2.4.

CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE AIRPORT COMMISSION RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD LEASE POLICY GIVING STAFF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE LEASES IN PORTABLE HANGAR ROWS A, B, AND C At the November 3, 2020 Council meeting, Council voted to approve the revised policy and new standard lease agreement and update AP&P 90-16. At the May 11, 2021 Airport Commission meeting, the Commission discussed and recommended delegating authority to the Airport Manager to approve portable hangar lease assignments in hangar rows A, B, and C. Due to the frequency of reassignments of these hangars and the time between quarterly Airport Commission meetings, both Staff and Commissioners recognize the need for the approval of these lease assignments to occur in a timelier manner. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance) 2.4. Staff Report

2.5.

RESOLUTION NO. 39-21 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE FIRE CHIEF'S ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE CHICO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S INSPECTION OF SPECIFIC BUILDINGS AND OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE The Fire Chief requested the City Council to acknowledge receipt of the annual fire inspections report which provides an overview of Chico Fire Department's efforts to meet State mandated educational and residential inspection obligations. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) 2.5. Staff Report

2.6.

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/1/21, 6/8/21, AND 6/15/21 2.6. Draft Minutes

2.7.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None

3.

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters not already listed on the agenda.

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1.

ZONING MAP CORRECTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 2534 (APN:002-180-200) This action replaces a zoning map with the correct map color that was mistakenly included in Exhibit II of zone change Ordinance No. 2534 as R3 (Medium High Density Residential) when the correct and corresponding staff report analysis and noticing was for R4 (High Density Residential). The subject site is a 4.99 acre parcel on the west side of Notre Dame Boulevard and south of Humboldt Road (APN: 002-180-200). (Report - Bruce Ambo, Principal Planner) Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed correcting ordinance and introduce the ordinance by reading the title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2534 TO CORRECT ZONING MAP EXHIBIT I FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 002-180-200 4.1. Staff Report

5.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.1.

DECLARATION OF COUNCIL VACANCIES At this meeting, the Council was asked to formally declare the seats of former Councilmember Huber and former Councilmember Denlay vacant due to their recent resignations from serving on Council. Once the seats have been declared vacant, the Council will then need to decide how to fill them. While former Councilmember Denlay was elected in 2020 to specifically represent District 3, former Councilmember Huber was elected at large in 2018. The Charter of the City of Chico, Section 406 outlines the two options pertaining to Council vacancies which are to either call for a special election...or, within the first 30 days of any vacancy, the Council may, "in lieu of calling a special election, fill the vacancy by appointment of a person qualified to be a candidate for city councilmember." In order to qualify to serve as a Councilmember in the City of Chico, a citizen must be a registered voter in the City and be 21 years or older. If being considered for a district position, that person must also reside in the district in which they would be serving. Should the Council move forward with a special election, the County Elections Official has indicated the estimated costs for an ALL vote-by-mail election would be approximately $363,228. If an appointment process is used, advertising costs for the recruitment are estimated not to exceed $1500. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) Recommendation : The City Clerk recommends that Council: (1) declare the seats of former Councilmember Huber and Denlay vacant; (2) either call for a special election to fill the vacancies or select a 30-day appointment process to fill the vacancies with updates provided on the application questions; and (3) provide any additional direction to staff if needed. 5.1. Staff Report

5.2.

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CHICO LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2021 A Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) provides a framework to identify, analyze and prioritize roadway safety improvements on local roads. A LRSP provides an opportunity to address roadway safety needs in the City based on the analyses of historical collision data and public input. A LRSP soon will be a requirement for an agency to be eligible to apply for Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) funds. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Workd Director - Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works-Engineering Director recommends that City Council adopt the following resolution by reading of its title: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE CHICO LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2021 5.2. Staff Report