Chico public meetings in 2022

12/20/22 City Council

The Chico City Council confirmed the appointment of Billy Aldridge as Chief of Police with an annual salary of $189,000, including a badge pinning and oath of office. The council also held a public hearing on an appeal of a pet shop permit denial for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue and introduced zoning amendments to comply with state housing law (SB 9) and allow cardrooms in the Downtown North district. Additional actions included adopting resolutions for local tax administration and granting a license for military banners on East Avenue. The council also ratified a memorandum of understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792.

• Confirmation of Billy Aldridge as Chief of Police with $189,000 salary
• Appeal of pet shop permit denial for Wags and Whiskers at 2156 Pillsbury Rd.
• Zoning amendments for SB 9 compliance and cardroom use in DN zone
• Resolution authorizing agreements for local transactions and use tax
• Grant of license for Chico Military Heroes banners on East Avenue

The City Council confirmed Billy Aldridge as the new Chief of Police with an annual salary of $189,000. They also denied an appeal to overturn a permit denial for a pet rescue facility and introduced an ordinance to codify state housing law.

• Confirmed Billy Aldridge as Chief of Police ($189,000 salary)
• Denied appeal for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue permit
• Introduced ordinance to codify Senate Bill 9 housing law
• Adopted resolution for Chico Military Heroes banner license
• Directed staff to update code for outdoor bars
• Directed staff to devise expedited permitting for outdoor cafes
• Directed staff to bring back ordinance for outdoor cafes in diagonal parking
• Adopted MOU for United Public Employees of California, Local 792

12/6/22 City Council

The Chico City Council declared the November 8, 2022 election results and authorized a $12.4 million grant agreement with HCD for infrastructure recovery from the 2018 Camp Fire. The Council also approved holiday parking meter forgiveness in downtown Chico on three Fridays in December. Two letter agreements modifying pay and benefits for the Chico Police Officers' Association and the Chico Public Safety Association were adopted. New councilmembers were sworn in and Mayor Coolidge and Vice Mayor Reynolds were selected.

• Resolution 73-22: Declared results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
• Resolution 74-22: Authorized $12.4 million CDBG-DR grant agreement for Camp Fire infrastructure recovery.
• Authorized downtown Chico parking meter forgiveness on Dec. 9, 16, and 23, 2022.
• Approved letter agreement modifying CPOA pay and benefits including referral incentives and lateral signing bonus.
• Approved letter agreement modifying CPSA pay and benefits as part of 2022 reopener.

The Chico City Council approved a resolution accepting an approximately $12.4 million CDBG-DR grant from HUD via HCD for infrastructure damaged by the 2018 Camp Fire. They also approved letter agreements with the Chico Police Officers' Association and Chico Public Safety Association modifying pay and benefits, each passing 6-1. Andrew Coolidge was selected as Mayor and Kasey Reynolds as Vice Mayor for the next two years.

• Approved $12.4M CDBG-DR grant agreement for Camp Fire infrastructure recovery
• Approved CPOA letter agreement for referral incentives and lateral signing bonus (6-1)
• Approved CPSA letter agreement for 2022 reopeners (6-1)
• Selected Andrew Coolidge as Mayor and Kasey Reynolds as Vice Mayor
• Authorized annual holiday parking meter forgiveness program for Dec. 9, 16, 23
• Adopted resolution declaring results of Nov. 8, 2022 general municipal election

11/15/22 City Council

The City Council will consider two options to rename the airport: 'Chico Regional Airport' or 'Northern California Regional Airport Chico'. They are also adopting updated building codes via Ordinance 2577 and holding a public hearing to form Maintenance Assessment District A52 for the Hicks Lane subdivision. A closed session on labor negotiations and pending litigation (Warren v. Chico) occurred prior to the meeting.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2577 updating building codes (2022 California Building Standards Code)
• Resolution supporting Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency's grant application
• Public hearing to form Maintenance Assessment District A52 for Hicks Lane subdivision (developer Webb Homes)
• Council decision on renaming the airport (options: Chico Regional Airport or Northern California Regional Airport Chico)
• Closed session on labor negotiations and Warren v. Chico litigation

The City Council approved renaming the Chico Municipal Airport to Chico Regional Airport. They also ordered the formation of Maintenance Assessment District No. AS52 for the Hicks Lane subdivision and approved a resolution supporting a groundwater management grant.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2577 regarding building standards (by reading of title only)
• Adopted Resolution No. 71-22 supporting Vina GSA's groundwater grant application
• Ordered formation of Maintenance Assessment District No. AS52 - Hicks Lane Subdivision via Resolution No. 72-22 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved renaming Chico Municipal Airport to Chico Regional Airport (6-1)
• Agendized discussion on south side dog park locations (7-0)
• Agendized discussion on use of ARPA funds (6-1)
• Agendized presentation from the Jesus Center regarding Pallet Shelter operations (7-0)

11/1/22 City Council

The Chico City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, to decide on a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key actions include approving a five-year sole-source engineering contract for the water pollution control plant, adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments, and approving a new Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The council will also consider revisions to park rules, such as designating all city parks as drug-free zones and reducing the speed limit in Lower Bidwell Park, and will confirm two department head appointments.

• Adoption of sewer in-lieu resolutions for properties at 1721 Chico River Road and 418 West 12th Avenue
• Five-year sole-source professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Plant
• Introduction of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code and local amendments
• Approval of Community Wildfire Protection Plan addressing wildland-urban interface hazards
• Confirmation of Chelsea Phebus as Director of Human Resources & Risk Management ($132,080 salary) and Dale Fletcher as Deputy Director/Building Official ($140,000 salary)

The City Council approved several park rule changes on a 5-1 vote, including designating all city parks as drug-free zones, shifting closing time to 10 p.m. (except City Plaza and Upper Park), and reducing speed limits in Lower Bidwell Park to 15 mph. Other major actions included adopting the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, confirming two department heads (Chelsea Phebus as HR Director and Dale Fletcher as Building Official), ratifying a new MOU with the firefighter union, and introducing the 2022 California Building Standards Code. Several items were approved unanimously on the consent agenda, including sewer in lieu resolutions, support for restoring the Iron Canyon fish ladder, and a sole-source agreement with Carollo Engineers.

• Approved park rule changes (drug-free zones, 10 p.m. closing, 15 mph speed limit in Lower Park) (5-1, Brown opposed)
• Adopted Community Wildfire Protection Plan (6-0)
• Introduced 2022 California Building Standards Code (first reading) (6-0)
• Confirmed Chelsea Phebus as Director of Human Resources & Risk Management (6-0)
• Confirmed Dale Fletcher as Deputy Director/Community Development-Building Official (6-0)
• Ratified IAFF MOU for wages and benefits through 2025 (6-0)
• Approved sewer in lieu fee assessments for 1721 Chico River Road and 418 W 12th Avenue (consent, 6-0)
• Supported restoring native fish passage at Iron Canyon fish ladder in Upper Bidwell Park (consent, 6-0)

10/18/22 City Council

The Chico City Council will hold a public hearing on abandoning public utility easements near Bar Triangle Street, consider a temporary ordinance to allow downtown parklets for outdoor dining, and ratify a labor agreement with Chico Management Employees. A discussion on airport service and renaming the airport to a 'regional' designation is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing to order abandonment and vacation of public utility easements near Bar Triangle Street (APNs 002-190-023, -024, -025)
• Consideration of a temporary ordinance to allow downtown parklets until a permanent ordinance is developed
• Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding with Chico Management Employees (CME) for pay, hours, and benefits through June 30, 2025
• Mayor Coolidge request to discuss air service and renaming the airport to a 'regional' airport to secure additional funding

The City Council voted to revoke authorization for temporary downtown parklets on December 1, 2022, the day the local emergency order is rescinded. The decision was made after a public hearing on abandoning utility easements and ratifying a labor agreement. The Council also directed staff to bring back recommendations regarding airport service and renaming.

• Revoked authorization for temporary downtown parklets (7-2)
• Adopted resolution to abandon utility easements near Bar Triangle Street (7-0)
• Ratified Memorandum of Understanding with Chico Management Employees (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring back airport service and renaming recommendations (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)
• Amended Conflict of Interest Code (7-0)

10/4/22 City Council

The Chico City Council confirmed Billy Aldridge as Interim Chief of Police with an annual salary of $178,500 and voted to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency effective December 1, 2022. The Council also held public hearings on a $400 million tax-exempt bond for medical facilities, new fees for the commercial cannabis program, and a housing allocation plan for homelessness and affordable housing. Other actions included forming a maintenance assessment district for Meriam Park and vacating utility easements in Belvedere Heights.

• Confirmed Billy Aldridge as Interim Chief of Police at an annual salary of $178,500
• Terminated the local COVID-19 emergency effective December 1, 2022
• Held hearing for issuance of up to $400 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for medical facilities (no public comment)
• Adopted new fees for the commercial cannabis program via fee schedule amendment
• Authorized application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support emergency shelter and affordable housing

The City Council approved a resolution for tax-exempt bonds up to $425 million for Enloe Medical Center. They also voted to terminate the COVID-19 local emergency effective December 1, 2022. Additionally, Billy Aldridge was confirmed as Interim Chief of Police.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to abandon public right-of-way near 951 Walnut Street (7-0)
• Approved $425 million bond issuance for Enloe Medical Center (7-0)
• Amended city fee schedule for commercial cannabis program (7-0)
• Adopted Permanent Local Housing Allocation plan (7-0)
• Ordered formation of Meriam Park Subdivision Maintenance Assessment District A47 (7-0)
• Denied abandonment of public utility easements at Belvedere Heights (0-7)
• Confirmed Billy Aldridge as Interim Chief of Police ($178,500 salary) (7-0)

9/20/22 City Council Meeting

The council adopted a resolution to abandon a 25‑foot public‑utility easement on Bar Triangle Street and scheduled a public hearing. It approved a $498,035 technical‑assistance grant for the city’s fiber network, a budget policy amendment for police training reimbursements, and $831,449 to cover a shortfall for three new fire apparatus, including a ten‑year sole‑source contract with Hi‑Tech Emergency Vehicle Service. The council also ratified a police‑management memorandum of understanding and held a public hearing on the CAPER report for CDBG and HOME programs.

• Resolution to abandon and vacate a 25‑foot public utility easement near Bar Triangle Street (Parcel 002‑190‑023‑025)
• Acceptance of $498,035 Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant for the City’s fiber utility network design
• Approval of budget policy amendment allowing use of state‑reimbursed police training funds
• Approval of $831,449 funding to cover budget shortfall for replacement fire apparatus and approval of a ten‑year sole‑source contract with Hi‑Tech Emergency Vehicle Service
• Public hearing on the 2021‑2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for CDBG and HOME programs

The Council approved several budget modifications including funds for new fire apparatus and a police training policy. Additional actions included accepting a fiber utility grant and ratifying a police management memorandum of understanding.

• Approved intent to vacate public utility easements near Bar Triangle Street (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for bicycle path project (7-0)
• Accepted $498,035 LATA grant for fiber utility network design (7-0)
• Authorized staff to submit CAPER report to HUD (7-0)
• Approved budget policy amendment for police training reimbursements (6-1)
• Authorized 10-year sole source procurement for Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $831,449 in one-time savings to fund fire apparatus shortfall (7-0)
• Ratified MOU for Chico Police Management Employees (6-1)

9/6/22 Council Meeting

The Chico City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a use permit for a 112-room TownePlace Suites hotel near Deer Creek Highway and Bruce Road. The Council will also consider a proposed sewer rate increase to fund capital improvements and confirm Barbara Martin as Administrative Services Director. Consent agenda items include a budget modification for a bicycle path and a resolution to vacate utility easements in the Belvedere Heights subdivision. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and several pending litigations.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Use Permit 19-25 for a 4-story, 112-room TownePlace Suites hotel on a 4.09-acre site south of Sierra Sunrise Terrace
• Consideration of Finance Committee recommendation for a sewer rate increase with 50% based on winter water consumption, phased over five years
• Confirmation of Barbara Martin as Administrative Services Director with an annual salary of $149,000.00
• Supplemental appropriation of $TBD from Transportation funds for CIP No. 12058, Bicycle Path Little Chico Creek to 20th Street Park
• Resolution of intention to abandon and vacate two public utility easements on lots 152 and 153 of Belvedere Heights Subdivision Phase 4

The City Council confirmed the appointment of Barbara Martin as Administrative Services Director and upheld an appeal to approve a TownePlace Suites hotel project with specific design conditions. The Council also approved a budget modification for a bicycle path and directed staff to begin the Proposition 218 process for sewer rate increases.

• Confirmed Barbara Martin as Administrative Services Director (6-0)
• Approved TownePlace Suites hotel use permit with conditions (5-1)
• Approved budget modification for Little Chico Creek bicycle path
• Directed staff to initiate Proposition 218 process for sewer rates
• Adopted resolution to vacate public utility easements in Belvedere Heights
• Approved Consent Agenda items (6-0)
• No action taken on public comments from the floor
• No action taken on items in Reports and Communications section

8/4/22 Special City Council Meeting

The Chico City Council is considering adopting a resolution and ordinance to place a measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The measure would establish a right for residents to demand abatement of public nuisances on public property, and includes a provision requiring a two-thirds council vote to amend.

• Council considers a resolution and ordinance to submit a ballot measure establishing a right for residents to demand public nuisance abatement on public property.

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 52-22, sending a proposed ordinance to the County Supervisors for the November 8, 2022 ballot. The measure would establish a right for residents to demand public nuisance abatement on public property, including an amendment requiring a two-thirds council vote to further amend the act.

• Approved Resolution 52-22 forwarding ballot measure on public nuisance abatement right to county (5-0)

8/2/22 City Council (Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.)

The Chico City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022-2030 Housing Element update, the five-year renewal of the Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District, and the annexation of four unincorporated island areas. They will also hear an appeal from Chico Cannabis Collective regarding its commercial cannabis permit disqualification and consider forming a maintenance assessment district for Wasney Estates. The consent agenda includes routine items such as fire inspection reports, budget modifications, and a BMX lease relocation.

• Housing Element Update (2022-2030) — state-mandated plan to guide housing development
• Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District renewal for 2023-2027
• Annexation of four unincorporated areas: W. Sacramento, W. East Avenue, El Monte Avenue, and Chico Canyon Road
• Appeal hearing for Chico Cannabis Collective's permit application disqualification
• Formation of Maintenance Assessment District A49 for Wasney Estates storm water and landscaping

The Council approved the 2022 Housing Element and four resolutions to initiate property annexations. Additionally, an appeal by Chico Cannabis Collective was denied, and the Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District was renewed for five years.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Denied Chico Cannabis Collective appeal (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved four annexation resolutions (6-1)
• Approved 2022 Housing Element (5-1)
• Renewed Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District (7-0)

7/5/22 City Council

The City Council is confirming the appointment of Mark Sorensen as City Manager with a $207,000 annual salary, plus benefits and a car allowance. It will also hear an appeal by CCB Enterprises regarding a commercial cannabis permit application and discuss a proposed quality-of-life voter initiative. Consent items include approval of the 2022/23 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force budget and a weed abatement cost report.

• Confirm Mark Sorensen as City Manager ($207,000 salary, $400/month car allowance)
• Confirm Skyler Lipski as Deputy Director of Public Works Operations & Maintenance ($138,008)
• Confirm Joshua Marquis as Deputy Director of Information Systems ($130,000)
• Appeal hearing for CCB Enterprises' cannabis permit disqualification
• Discussion of a quality-of-life voter initiative for the November ballot

The City Council denied an appeal by CCB Enterprises to overturn the disqualification of its commercial cannabis permit. The body also approved the employment of a new City Manager and confirmed three department heads. Additionally, the Council directed staff to draft a council initiative procedure regarding a 'Quality of Life' ordinance.

• Denied CCB Enterprises cannabis permit appeal (4-2)
• Approved City Manager Mark Sorensen employment ($207k salary)
• Confirmed Deputy Director Public Works Skyler Lipski ($138,008 salary)
• Confirmed Deputy Director Information Systems Josh Marquis ($130k salary)
• Directed staff to draft council initiative procedure for Quality of Life
• Authorized Homeless Services Support Fund with North Valley Community Foundation
• Continued Vice Mayor Reynolds settlement discussion to next meeting
• Approved 2022/23 BINTF Proposed General Budget (O'Brien recused)

6/21/22 City Council Minutes

The Chico City Council met in a special closed session and an adjourned regular meeting. The regular meeting included public hearings on the formation of a maintenance assessment district for Marigold Heights and amendments to the city's fee schedule, as well as consideration of additional Community Development Block Grant funds for the 58-unit affordable housing project at 1297 Park Avenue. The council also discussed publication of the 2022 Shelter Crisis Plan, downtown garbage receptacles, and a potential quality of life ballot measure.

• Resolution authorizing additional CDBG funds to Park Avenue Housing Partners LP for affordable housing at 1297 Park Avenue
• Public hearing on ordering formation of Maintenance Assessment District A39 - Marigold Heights Subdivision
• Public hearing on resolution amending the city's fee schedule (Amendment No. 346)
• Resolution authorizing publication of the 2022 Shelter Crisis Plan
• Discussion on Councilmember Tandon's request for garbage receptacles in downtown area

The Council approved additional CDBG funds for the Park Avenue housing project and formed a new maintenance assessment district for Marigold Heights. They also authorized the publication of a shelter crisis plan and directed staff to study downtown garbage receptacle placement.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Authorized additional CDBG funds for 1297 Park Avenue affordable housing (7-0)
• Ordered formation of Maintenance Assessment District No. A39 - Marigold Heights (7-0)
• Amended the City's fee schedule (7-0)
• Authorized publication of the 2022 Shelter Crisis Plan (5-1)
• Directed staff to study downtown garbage receptacles with DCBA (7-0)
• Agendized discussion of Quality of Life ballot measure for July 5 meeting (6-1)

6/7/22 City Council Meeting

The City Council is considering several major items including a proposed 1% general sales tax for the November ballot and the final FY2022-23 city budget. Additionally, officials are reviewing alternative property locations for unhoused individuals under the Warren vs. City of Chico settlement.

• Proposed 1% general sales tax initiative for November 8, 2022 ballot
• Approval of the FY2022-23 Final Budget for the City of Chico
• Selection of two additional alternative camping sites per settlement agreement
• Renewal of the Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District through 2027
• Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park assessment of $82.16 per parcel

The City Council voted 6-1 to place a 1% general sales tax measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The council also adopted the FY2022-23 final budget (6-1) and approved two alternative camping sites on Eaton Road for homeless individuals deemed ineligible for shelters (5-2). The consent agenda included resolutions for the November municipal election, sewer regionalization with Paradise, SB1 road projects, and the Husa Ranch landscaping assessment.

• Approved resolution to place 1% general sales tax on Nov 8 ballot (6-1)
• Adopted FY2022-23 final budget (6-1)
• Approved two alternative camping sites on Eaton Road for homeless individuals (5-2)
• Adopted resolution for general municipal election on Nov 8 for four council seats (consent, unanimous)
• Approved sewer regionalization principles of agreement with Town of Paradise (consent; Brown voted no on item)
• Approved SB1 road repair projects list for FY2022-23 (consent, unanimous)
• Approved final engineer's report and levy for Husa Ranch/Nob Hill landscaping district at $82.16/parcel (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign petition supporting Downtown Chico PBID renewal for 5 years (unanimous)

5/17/22 City Council Meeting - 1 p.m. Budget Study Session

The City Council will hold a budget study session and regular meeting. Key actions include adopting the 2022-23 Proposed Budget for the city and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency, approving the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for federal CDBG and HOME funds, and amending the current budget due to a classification study.

• Adoption of resolution for 2022-23 Proposed Budget for City of Chico and Successor Agency
• Public hearing on 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds from HUD
• Amendment to 2021/22 Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3 based on Classification Study recommendations
• Sewer assessment liens for properties: 3035 & 3039 Esplanade and 1498 Mountain View Avenue
• Closed session discussions on litigation, city manager appointment, labor negotiations, and property negotiations at 4827 Chico River Road

The City Council adopted the 2022-23 proposed budget for Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency (Resolution 28-22) with a 6-1 vote, Councilmember Brown dissenting. The council also approved the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for federal CDBG and HOME funds, adopted sewer-in-lieu assessment resolutions for two properties, and approved a classification study amendment to budget appendices B-1 and B-3. Two future agenda items were authorized: a discussion on creating a fund for community donations toward homelessness services and a discussion on a possible quality-of-life ballot measure.

• Adopted 2022-23 proposed budget (Resolution 28-22) 6-1
• Approved 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG/HOME funds unanimously
• Adopted sewer-in-lieu assessment resolutions for 3035 & 3039 Esplanade and 1498 Mountain View Avenue via consent agenda
• Approved classification study amendment to budget appendices B-1 and B-3 unanimously
• Agendized discussion on setting up a fund for homelessness donations (unanimous)
• Agendized discussion on quality-of-life ballot measure (6-1, Brown dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes unanimously

5/3/22 City Council Meeting

The council will consider Amendment No. 345 to the City’s Fee Schedule, which updates numerous development impact fees. It will also hear a resolution forming Maintenance Assessment District A50 for the Tower Vista Subdivision and a resolution overriding objections to a public nuisance abatement order. Additional items include a supplemental budget modification, and confirmation of the interim administrative services director’s employment.

• Amendment No. 345 to the City’s Fee Schedule, adjusting multiple development impact fees
• Formation of Maintenance Assessment District No. A50 for Tower Vista Subdivision (east side of Mariposa Ave between East Ave and Eaton Rd, APN 016-060-062)
• Resolution overriding objections to weeds, rubbish, refuse, and debris nuisance, setting 6/01/22 as the deadline for voluntary abatement
• Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2022-ASD-006 to the FY 2021‑22 Budget
• Confirmation of Barbara Martin as Interim Administrative Services Director with an annual salary of $146,000 and a $400 per month vehicle allowance

The City Council approved a resolution amending the City's Fee Schedule to include cost of living increases for Development Impact Fees, and confirmed amendments to the City Clerk's and Interim Administrative Services Director's employment agreements.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Husa Ranch/Nob Hill assessment district (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Tower Vista maintenance assessment district (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for public nuisance abatement (7-0)
• Adopted resolution amending City Fee Schedule (5-2)
• Confirmed City Clerk salary increase to $165,000 (7-0)
• Confirmed Interim Administrative Services Director appointment (7-0)
• Agendized discussion on downtown garbage receptacles (7-0)

Road Pavement Presentation

The Chico City Council will vote to confirm Paul Hahn as interim city manager with a $209,500 annual salary, hold public hearings on the military equipment use policy (final adoption) and temporary closure of Old Humboldt Road, and receive an update on the pavement management program showing a declining PCI score of 46 and a $13–$21 million annual funding gap. The consent agenda includes sewer assessments, an affordable housing loan amendment for North Creek Crossings Phase II, weed abatement, donation of a surplus police vehicle, and budget modifications.

• Confirmation of Paul Hahn as interim city manager with $209,500 salary (Item 5.1)
• Public hearing and final adoption of Military Equipment Use Policy under AB 481 (Item 4.3)
• Amendment to Affordable Housing Fund loan for North Creek Crossings Phase II (53 affordable units at 2265 Maclovia Ave) (Item 2.2)
• Public hearing to renew temporary closure of Old Humboldt Road for 18 months (Item 4.2)
• Pavement Management Program update: city roads PCI score 46, annual funding need $9M–$24M vs. current $3M (Item 5.4)

4-19-22 City Council Meeting

The council will confirm the appointment of Paul Hahn as Interim City Manager with an annual base salary of $209,500 and no benefits. Other actions include a public hearing on adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481, an amendment to increase an Affordable Housing Fund loan for the North Creek Crossings Phase II project, and a public hearing on extending the temporary closure of Old Humboldt Road. The consent agenda includes a sewer assessment, a surplus police vehicle donation, and budget modifications.

• Confirm Paul Hahn as Interim City Manager at $209,500 salary, effective April 18, 2022
• Final reading and adoption of Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481) for police department
• Amendment to increase Affordable Housing Fund loan for North Creek Crossings Phase II (53 units) due to escalating costs
• Public hearing on continued temporary closure of Old Humboldt Road for 18 months
• Pavement Management Program update: PCI dropped to 46, funding gap of $13–$21 million per year

4/5/22 City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold its fifth public hearing on redistricting, with the goal of selecting and adopting a final district map and ordinance by the April 17 deadline. The council will also hear appeals from three cannabis dispensary applicants denied moving to Phase 3, consider a military equipment use policy under AB 481, and approve a budget amendment for position classification changes.

• Final adoption of new City Council district map and boundaries ordinance
• Three appeals from cannabis dispensary applicants: Chico's Best LLC, TMG Chico LLC, Chico 580 LLC
• Introduction of a Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance per Assembly Bill 481
• Amendment to 2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3 for classification study
• Closed session includes real property negotiation with California Water Service Company and litigation

The City Council selected Map 6C as the final district boundary map and adopted it with Resolution 15-22 and Ordinance 2575, adjusting council district boundaries. The Council denied appeals from three cannabis dispensary applicants (Chico's Best LLC, TMG Chico LLC, Chico 580 LLC), upholding staff's disqualification decisions. The Council introduced an ordinance to adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy under AB 481. A request for a letter of support for Butte County Behavioral Health was approved.

• Adopted new district map Map 6C (5-2)
• Denied appeal by Chico's Best LLC, upholding staff disqualification (4-3)
• Denied appeal by TMG Chico LLC, upholding staff disqualification (4-2-1)
• Denied appeal by Chico 580 LLC, upholding staff disqualification (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance adopting Military Equipment Use Policy under AB 481 (6-1)
• Authorized letter of support for Butte County Behavioral Health (7-0)

3/29/22 City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council held the fourth public hearing on redistricting city council districts, receiving public input and selecting a final district map to adopt by resolution on April 5, 2022. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss existing litigation in Warren v. Chico, where no action was taken but direction was provided.

• Public hearing on redistricting of City Council districts (4th hearing)
• Council to select final district boundary map for adoption on April 5
• Closed session on existing litigation: Warren v. Chico (USDC Case No. 2:21-cv-00640)

3/15/22 City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct its third public hearing on redistricting city council districts, including selecting three proposed maps and introducing an ordinance. The consent agenda includes grant applications, equipment donation, military equipment policy approval, and multiple property acquisitions along State Route 99. Other items include an island annexation agreement, small business assistance program, and board appointments.

• Third public hearing on redistricting city council districts with selection of three maps and first reading of ordinance
• Approval of AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy for Chico Police Department
• Grant application for Chapman/Mulberry Wastewater Consolidation Project up to $10 million
• Acquisition of eight parcels along State Route 99 from various owners (Chico Petrol Inc, Penney Property, In-N-Out Burgers, etc.)
• Island Annexation Agreement with Butte LAFCO to annex unincorporated county islands within city sphere of influence

The council approved the Military Equipment Use Policy required by AB 481, allowing continued use and purchase of specified equipment, with Councilmember Brown dissenting. They also approved the consent agenda including sewer grant application, surplus equipment donation, and eight property acquisitions along State Route 99, advanced five redistricting maps for further consideration with a special hearing set for March 29, authorized the Island Annexation Agreement with Butte LAFCO, and approved guidelines for an American Rescue Plan small business assistance program.

• Approved Military Equipment Use Policy (6-1, Brown opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 06-22 for wastewater grant application and Minute Order 01-22 for surplus equipment donation (7-0)
• Approved eight property acquisitions along State Route 99 (consent agenda, 7-0)
• Advanced five redistricting maps and requested three additional maps; set special hearing for March 29 (7-0)
• Authorized Island Annexation Agreement between City and Butte LAFCO (7-0)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Small Business Assistance Program guidelines and subrecipient agreement with 3CORE (7-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Bennett as voting member and Vice Mayor Reynolds and Mayor Coolidge as alternates to Butte Choice Energy Authority (7-0)
• Tabled February 22 Internal Affairs Committee recommendation regarding code enforcement services indefinitely