12/5/23 Council Meeting

# ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 5, 2023 Minutes

1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the December 5, 2023 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.

## 1.2. Invocation - Pastor Heath Jarrett, Living Hope Fellowship

## 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. December 5, 2023 Closed Session Announcement City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff on the following items:

2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - (Councilmember Tandon recused herself during the UPEC discussion as she had a potential financial interest due to her spouse’s membership in that group. She did not stay in the Conference Room during the discussion.) Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.

2.2 SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Council was provided with a report. No action was taken; direction was provided.

2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION: Estate of Tyler Rushing, et al. v. City of Chico, et al. - Council was briefed. No action was taken; direction was provided.

## 1.6. Presentation - Chico Rescue Mission, Richard Hathaway

## 2. CONSENT AGENDA

Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda items were James Hutchinson, Nichole Nava, and Greg Scott.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.1. removed from Consent and heard as a Regular Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None

2.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DETERMINING THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.20(A)(1) AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHICO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN - This item was moved to the Regular Agenda and heard as a regular item.

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## 2.2. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

Approval of a side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Management Employees modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

## 2.3. CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LIAISON TO THE DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Councilmember Bennett to replace Councilmember van Overbeek as the Liaison to the Downtown Chico Business Association. (Andrew Coolidge, Mayor)

## 2.4. CONSIDERATION OF HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

The County of Butte Department of Employment and Social Services issued a Request for Proposals for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4) grant program. The grant program is in alignment with existing City operations for outreach and engagement and emergency shelter provision. The Council was asked to approve an application submittal in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)

## 2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.1.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time 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.

Addressing the Council was Deya Ammar, Teri DuBose, James Hutchinson, Io Savage, Marie Rodriguez, Rasha, Shahira, Lana, Annette Jefferson, Danielle Hidalgo, Annette Jefferson, Danielle Hidalgo, and Yahmo.

Due to outbursts in the Council Chamber, the Council recessed at 6:48 p.m. for a 15-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present, except for Councilmember Morgan who returned 15-minutes later.

Following the break, Ahgha, Rain Scher, Mohammad, Shandana, Ramzia, Bill Monroe, Nichole Nava, Anne Harrison, Ann Polivka, Monica McDaniel, Florence, Gina Bax, and Patrick Newell addressed the Council.

## 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

## 5. REGULAR AGENDA

2.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DETERMINING THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.20(A)(1) AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHICO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN - This item was removed from the Consent Agenda in order to be heard as regular item.

Consideration of a resolution, determining the project was categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21080.20(a)(1) and approving the City of Chico Active Transportation Plan (ATP). (Report, Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)

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Ann Bykerk-Kauffman, Rain Scher, Bill Monroe, and Bruce McLean addressed the Council on this item.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to direct staff to return with his requested modifications to the City of Chico Active Transportation Plan that includes proposed bicycle facilities (Figure 33, page 116), proposed pedestrian facilities (Figure 34, page 132), and polices (Goals, Objectives, and Strategies, pages 79-82).

After further discussion, Councilmember Winslow withdrew his motion.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to: (1) adopt the following resolution determining the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21080.20(a)(1) approving the City of Chico Active Transportation Plan (ATP); and (2) direct staff to return to Council with a bike plan, including proposed policies and maps.

RESOLUTION NO. 77-23 – RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DETERMINING THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.20(A)(1) AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHICO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

The Council recessed at 7:59 p.m. for a ten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members of Council were present.

12/5/23 Council Meeting

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 5, 2023 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1.

Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. 12/5/23 Agenda

1.2.

Invocation Pastor Heath Jarrett, Living Hope Fellowship

1.3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.4.

Roll Call

1.5.

December 5, 2023 Closed Session Announcement

1.6.

Presentation - Chico Rescue Mission, Richard Hathaway

2.

CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.

2.1.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DETERMINING THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.20(A)(1) AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHICO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Adopt - a resolution, determining the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21080.20(a)(1) and approving the City of Chico Active Transportation Plan (ATP). (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) 2.1. Staff Report

Att A - Resolution

Att B - Draft ATP

Att C - ATP Appendices

Att D - ATP Public Draft Proposed Comments Incorporation

2.2.

SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Management Employees modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) 2.2. Staff Report

2.3.

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR S APPOINTMENT OF LIAISON TO THE DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Confirmation of the Mayor s appointment of Councilmember Bennett to replace Councilmember van Overbeek as the Liaison to the Downtown Chico Business Association. (Andrew Coolidge, Mayor) 2.3. Committees & Reps - DCBA

2.4.

CONSIDERATION OF HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION The County of Butte Department of Employment and Social Services issued a Request for Proposals for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4) grant program. The grant program is in alignment with existing City operations for outreach and engagement and emergency shelter provision. The Council is being requested to approve an application submittal in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) 2.4. Staff Report

2.5.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction s authority. Comments will be 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

2.1.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DETERMINING THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.20(A)(1) AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHICO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Adopt - a resolution, determining the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21080.20(a)(1) and approving the City of Chico Active Transportation Plan (ATP). (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)

5.1.

CONSIDERATION TO EXECUTE A WORK ORDER WITH PG&E FOR PROJECT PROPOSAL PHASE-3 UNDER THE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TURNKEY (SST) PROGRAM USING INTERNAL FINANCING In support of the City s Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals and continued expense reduction efforts, staff have partnered with PG&E and Southland Energy participating in large-scale Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) through their Sustainable Solutions Turnkey (SST) program for multiple years. Staff are now ready to execute phase-3 ECMs totaling $9,637,129 that will further reduce annual utility costs by $485,901 and bring the City near net-neutrality with only 4% of remaining building electrical usage coming from the grid. Phase-3 ECMs will be funded using internal reserve funds and available Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. Reserve fund balances will be restored with annual transfers realized by utility cost savings. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Work Order with PG&E to complete proposed phase-3 ECMs under the SST program contract and execute the necessary reserve fund balance transfers to fund the projects. 5.1. Staff Report