2/1/22 City Council Meeting

# REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022

# Minutes

## 1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1.2. Call to Order – Mayor Coolidge called the February 1, 2022 – Regular 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.

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

Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda items were Juanita Sumner, Eileen Robinson, Ruth Sarnoff, Julie Threet, Nichole Nava, and Davy.

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.3. removed for further discussion.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

## 2.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS PER ASSEMBLY BILL 361

During the pandemic, the City of Chico City Council has been able to meet via teleconference (virtually) due to a State of California executive order that suspended certain Brown Act provisions. While that order has expired, recently enacted legislation (AB 361) allows for the continuation of virtual meetings provided that the Council determines such as stated in the below recommendation. Per AB 361, this determination must be made by the Council every 30 days. Under current Butte County Department of Health guidelines, masking is required indoors regardless of vaccination status in public and office settings when there is more than one (1) person in a room. In addition, social distancing for indoor operations and events is still recommended. (Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)

## 2.2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A CAL WATER FIREFIGHTER GRANT

The Fire Department applied for a grant via the Cal Water Firefighter Grant Program and received Notice of Award. The Fire Chief is requesting the Council accept the award of $20,000. In accepting, the grant will allow for the purchase of all new wildland firefighting web gear to be used during the wildland incidents. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)

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## 2.3. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDIX B-1 AND B-3 – This item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember Brown and acted on separately.

An amendment to the City of Chico’s 2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3, modifying the position allocations for the Administrative Services Department and the Public Works – Operations & Maintenance Department. (Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.3. removed for further discussion.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

## 2.4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA – Item 2.3.

3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Addressing the Council under this item were Nichole Nava, Dr. Katie Posey, Julie Threet, Ruth Sarnoff, and Davy.

## 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

## 4.1. REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHICO – PUBLIC HEARING #1

Pursuant to Elections Code section 21601 and Chico Municipal Code section 1.30.250, “the City Council shall adjust the boundaries of any or all of the districts following each decennial federal census.” The City of Chico’s (“City”) redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022. It is also required that the City Council hold at least four (4) public hearings before adopting a final map at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of the Council districts. The purpose of this first public hearing was to receive input from the residents of Chico and the public relating to the adjustment of the City Council districts, and to inform the public of the process the City will undergo to satisfy California’s redistricting requirements. (Report – Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)

Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava, Ruth Sarnoff, Julie Threet, Eileen Robinson, Davy, and Bryce Goldstein. The hearing was closed to further comment.

No action was taken. This first public hearing was held in order to solicit public input on the redistricting process for the City of Chico. The Demographer provided an overview of the criteria that needed to be considered when modifying boundary lines and showcased the mapping tools that are now available on the City’s website.

Citizens can provide their own proposed maps either by using a paper map process or by drawing the boundary lines using the online program found on the City’s website. Citizen maps need to be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on February 14th. The second public hearing is scheduled for March 1, 2022.

## 5. REGULAR AGENDA

## 5.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE (INTRODUCTORY READING) AND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AB 1383-MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REGULATIONS

The City Council considered an ordinance and a resolution relating to the new statewide mandatory organic waste disposal reduction regulations of Senate Bill 1383 (“SB 1383”).

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To comply with SB 1383, the ordinance must include mandatory requirements for residents, businesses, institutions, solid waste companies, and edible food recovery related organizations to divert organic waste, including food waste, from landfills. (Report – Linda Herman, Park & Natural Resources Manager)

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

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 – Introductory Reading

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 - MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING REGULATIONS

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

2/1/22 City Council Meeting

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2022 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 2-1-22 Agenda

1.2.

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

1.3.

Roll Call

2.

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

2.1.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS PER ASSEMBLY BILL 361

During the pandemic, the City of Chico City Council has been able to meet via teleconference (virtually) due to a State of California executive order that suspended certain Brown Act provisions. While that order has expired, recently enacted legislation (AB 361) allows for the continuation of virtual meetings provided that the Council determines such as stated in the below recommendation. Per AB 361, this determination must be made by the Council every 30 days. Under current Butte County Department of Health guidelines, masking is required indoors regardless of vaccination status in public and office settings when there is more than one (1) person in a room. In addition, social distancing for indoor operations and events is still recommended. (Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney) 2.1. Staff Report

2.2.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A CAL WATER FIREFIGHTER GRANT

The Fire Department applied for a grant via the Cal Water Firefighter Grant Program and received Notice of Award. The Fire Chief is requesting the Council accept the award of $20,000. In accepting, the grant will allow for the purchase of all new wildland firefighting web gear to be used during the wildland incidents. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) 2.2. Staff Report

2.3.

AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDIX B-1 AND B-3

An amendment to the City of Chico's 2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3, modifying the position allocations for the Administrative Services Department and the Public Works - Operations & Maintenance Department. (Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) 2.3. Staff Report

2.4.

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

4.1.

REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHICO - PUBLIC HEARING #1

Pursuant to Elections Code section 21601 and Chico Municipal Code section 1.30.250, "the City Council shall adjust the boundaries of any or all of the districts following each decennial federal census." The City of Chico's ("City") redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022. It is also required that the City Council hold at least four (4) public hearings before adopting a final map at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of the Council districts. The purpose of this first public hearing is to receive input from the residents of Chico and the public relating to the adjustment of the City Council districts, and to inform the public of the process the City will undergo to satisfy California's redistricting requirements. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney) Recommendation : The City Attorney recommends that Council open the Public Hearing and receive public comment. 4.1. Staff Report

5.

REGULAR AGENDA

5.1.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE (INTRODUCTORY READING) AND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AB 1383-MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REGULATIONS

The City Council will consider an ordinance and a resolution relating to the new statewide mandatory organic waste disposal reduction regulations of Senate Bill 1383 ("SB 1383"). To comply with SB 1383, the ordinance must include mandatory requirements for residents, businesses, institutions, solid waste companies, and edible food recovery related organizations to divert organic waste, including food waste, from landfills. (Report - Linda Herman, Park & Natural Resources Manager) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works O&M recommends that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance by reading of title only to amend Title 8 - "Health and Sanitation" of the Chico Municipal Code and adopt the following Resolution approving and authorizing the submittal of a SB 1383 Notice of Intent to Comply application with CalRecycle:

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

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 - MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING REGULATIONS. 5.1. Staff Report

5.2.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC) CREATING A CITY FIBER UTILITY - Introductory Reading

At the January 4, 2022 Council meeting, Council unanimously approved item 5.1 thereby accepting the Broadband Master Plan Interim Report. Staff has drafted the attached ordinance to begin implementation of the pilot project. (Report - Josh Marquis, Information Systems Manager) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends that Council introduce the following ordinance, by reading of title only:

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 5.2. Staff Report

5.3.