REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 15, 2014
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street


1.1.
ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m.

4-15-14 Agenda

1.2.
Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.3.
Invocation - Pastor Daniel Wysong, Chico Adventist Church

1.4.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.5.
Roll Call

1.6.
Closed Session Announcement

1.7.
Presentations  * Winning Student Team from Chico Tech Group Marketing Competition  * California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED) - Award of Excellence in Economic Development Programs - City of Chico, TEAMCHICO

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

2.1.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Adopt - a resolution that approves the establishment of the ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for City of Chico employees. (The Administrative Services Director recommends approval.)

Item 2.1. ICMA Retirement Corporation 457 Deferred

2.2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF 3/25/14 & 4/1/14

Item 2.2. Minutes


ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT

3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.1.
HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISED USER FEE SCHEDULE - Hearing - A study of fees charged for various development related applications and permits was presented to Council at its March 4, 2014 meeting. The purpose of the study was to determine the actual cost to the City for providing the fee-based services, and then compare that rate with current City charges. In most cases, current fees are significantly below the actual cost of services, and would need to be substantially increased to achieve full-cost recovery. At the April 15, 2014 meeting, staff will review the findings of the study with Council and provide an overview of the alternatives available with respect to adopting revised fees. Staff will also provide a recommendation as to a preferred approach for implementing new and revised fees, and seek Council direction to prepare a resolution adopting revised fees for adoption at a future meeting.  (Report - Mark Wolfe, Community Development Director)

Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that the City Council: (1) consider staff recommendations; (2) receive public comment; and (3) provide direction to staff on the preparation of resolution adopting revised fees.

Item 3.1. User Fee Schedule

4.
REGULAR AGENDA

4.1.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF INTENT, PER SECTION 5.7 OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 2734 - The City of Chico recently completed negotiations with its nine (9) bargaining groups. One outstanding issue, pertaining specifically to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 2734, that essentially binds the City, is Section 5.7, a contracting out provision which includes a three-year noticing requirement. In light of the City Council’s desire to treat all bargaining units respectfully and equitably in future negotiations, the City Manager recommends that the City provide the attached notice of intent, which becomes effective April 16, 2017. (Report - Brian Nakamura, City Manager)

Recommendation : That the City Council authorize the City Manager to issue the attached letter of intent, per Section 5.7 of the Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2734.

Item 4.1. IAFF Notice

4.2.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2014-ASD-011 FOR BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS - Council will consider the approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification for budgetary adjustments to revenue, transfers, operating and capital.  The Finance Department is requesting a supplemental appropriation/budget modification to bring budgeted items in line with updated expected revenues and outlays.  (Report - Chris Constantin, Administrative Services Director)

Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends approval of Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification for Budgetary Adjustments.

Item 4.2. Supplemental Appropriation

4.3.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO WRITE OFF HOUSING LOANS DUE TO FORECLOSURE OR SHORT SALE  - Council will consider the approval to write off the principal balance and accrued interest on housing loans for properties that have been foreclosed or have gone through a short sale.  Amounts recovered through short sales have been received and applied. (Report - Chris Constantin, Administrative Services Director)  Pursuant to City of Chico Administrative Procedure and Policy No 15-14 V. c., requests for write offs greater than $10,000 are to be provided to City Council for approval.

Recommendation : Administrative Services Director recommends the City Council approve the write offs per attached Exhibit A.

Item 4.3. Housing Loans Write Off

4.4.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE LOT CLEARING AND WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2014  - Council will consider the adoption of a resolution which will:  (1) require the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and/or debris; (2) set a public hearing for 5/06/14; and (3) direct the City Clerk to mail notices of the public hearing to all owners of affected parcels.  The lot clearing and weed abatement program is conducted each year under the provisions of the California Government Code.  (Report - Raul Gonzalez, Code Enforcement Officer)

Recommendation : The Code Enforcement Officer recommends Council approval of the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SETTING TIME FOR HEARING ON OBJECTIONS TO ABATEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF COSTS RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND/OR DEBRIS

Item 4.4. Weed Abatement

4.5.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS, SUPPORTED WITH EXISTING FY 2013/14 AND DRAFT FY2014/15 BUDGET FUNDING - With the recent departure of a full-time public safety dispatcher, as well as an existing vacancy, Council will consider authorizing staff to proceed with a recruitment to fill two Public Safety Dispatcher positions which are currently funded in the FY 2013/14 budget.  (Report - Kirk Trostle, Chief of Police)

Recommendation : The City Manager recommends Council authorization.

Item 4.5. Public Safety Dispatchers Recruitment

4.6.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RECRUITMENT FOR THREE PRE-FUNDED POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS FOR FY 2014/15  - The Council will consider authorizing staff to proceed with recruitment for the Police Officer Trainee classification, in order to accommodate a Police Academy beginning July 7, 2014.  This recruitment will allow for three police officers funded in FY 2014/15.  (Report - Chris Constantin, Administrative Services Director)

Recommendation - The City Manager recommends Council authorization.

Item 4.6. Police Officer Recruitments

4.7.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RECRUITMENTS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER AND SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT RECRUITMENTS TO BACKFILL VACATED POSITIONS  -The Council will consider authorizing staff to proceed with recruitments for the positions of a Human Resources Manager and Senior Human Resources Analyst, and a subsequent recruitment to backfill the vacated position if necessary.  Staff also requests the ability to under fill the Senior Human Resources Analyst with a lower level position if deemed more appropriate.  Both positions are part of the Administrative Services Department and are funded in the FY 2013/14 budget.  (Report - Chris Constantin, Administrative Services Director)

Recommendation - The City Manager recommends Council authorization.

Item 4.7. Human Resources Manager and Senior Human Resources Analyst Recruitments

4.8.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RECRUITMENT OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II, SUPPORTED WITH EXISTING FY 2013/14 BUDGET FUNDING - As a result of the recent retirement of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III, Council is asked to authorize staff to proceed with a recruitment to fill the position at an Operator II level, which is currently funded in the FY 2013/14 budget. (Report - Ruben Martinez, Public Works Director)

Recommendation : The Public Works Director recommends Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the recruitment of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II.

Item 4.8. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II Recruitment

4.9.
CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR GRUENDL’S REQUEST REGARDING GMO LABELING OF FOOD - The Council is being asked to consider Mayor Gruendl’s 4/4/14 request for a resolution on GMO labeling of food.  Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, a majority vote of Council is required in order to agendize this item for discussion.

Item 4.9. GMO Labeling of Food Request

4.10.
CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR GRUENDL’S REQUEST TO AGENDIZE THE LETTER SUBMITTED ON 3/13/14 BY JIM PECK ON BEHALF OF THE HATE CRIMES TASK FORCE OF THE STONEWALL ALLIANCE CENTER - The Council is being asked to consider Mayor Gruendl’s request to agendize Jim Peck’s 3/12/14 letter seeking possible amendments to the Chico Municipal Code related to nondiscrimination. Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, a majority vote of Council is required in order to agendize this item for discussion.

Item 4.10 CMC Amendment Regarding Discrimination

4.11.
ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA

5.
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.  The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.

6.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following report and communication items are provided for the Council’s information.  No action can be taken on the items unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent posted agenda.

6.1.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, Brian S. Nakamura, City Manager

6.2.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNCILMEMBER MARY GOLOFF REGARDING ATTENDANCE - The Council is being provided with a copy of an email dated 4/8/14 from Councilmember Goloff.

Item 6.2. Councilmember Goloff’s Email

7.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to an adjourned regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 for Closed Session at 5:00. 5:30 or 6:00 p.m., followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA  Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room #2, 421 Main Street

1.
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.

1.1.
Roll Call

1.2.
Staff Present

2.
CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

2.1.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.  Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4):  One case.

3.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the April 15, 2014 Adjourned Regular City Council meeting in the Council Chamber.

Item 4.2. Supplemental Appropriation