CITY COUNCIL Bob Evans Mary Goloff Scott Gruendl Andy Holcombe Mark Sorensen Jim Walker, Vice-Mayor Ann Schwab, Mayor CHICO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 17, 2012 CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M. The Council appreciates your cooperation in turning off all cell phones during the meeting. COPIES OF THIS AGENDA AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE: City Clerk s Office 411 Main Street Chico, CA 95928 POSTED: 1/11/12 City Staff David Burkland City Manager Lori J. Barker City Attorney John Rucker Assistant City Manager POSTING LOCATION: 421 Main Street PRIOR TO: 5:00 p.m. Phone: (530) 896-7250 AGENDA PACKET AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.ci.chico.ca.us Note: Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 - Effective 7/1/08 Documents produced and distributed less than 72 hours prior to or during an open session of a regular meeting to a majority of the legislative body regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and at the City Clerk s Office at the Municipal Center located at 411 Main Street from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ruben Martinez General Services Director Deborah Presson City Clerk Mike Maloney Chief of Police Jim Beery Fire Chief City Staff Jennifer Hennessy Finance Director Tom Z. Varga Capital Project Svcs. Director Sherry Morgado Housing & Neighborhood Svcs. Director Mark Wolfe Planning Services Director Fritz McKinley Building & Development Svcs. Director Teresa Campbell Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. Director C h safe plac. a e to o.. r f i o live c ais e a a mily, an i d e a l o tion f r ca o l bu s i n e ss a and pr m e i er pl ace t!
The Chico City Council welcomes you to this meeting and invites you to participate in matters before the Council. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All members of the public may address Council on any item listed on the agenda. All members of the public may address Council on non-agenda items from Business from the Floor. Each speaker will be asked to complete a speaker card and turn it in to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the staff presentation and will state his/her name at the podium before speaking. Persons demonstrating rude, boisterous or profane behavior will be called to order by the Mayor. If such conduct continues, the Mayor may call a recess, requesting the removal of such person(s) from the Council Chamber, adjourn the meeting or take some other appropriate action. TIME LIMIT: Three minute time limit for each speaker unless Council specifies a different time limit based on the time allotted for the item and the number of speakers. Speakers may address Council only one time on each agenda item after turning in a Speaker Card to the City Clerk. A speaker may not defer his/her time to other speakers. Groups or organizations are encouraged to select a spokesperson to speak on their behalf. Each subsequent speaker is encouraged to submit new information, and rather than repeating comments made by prior speakers to simply indicate their agreement with a prior speaker s comments. WRITTEN MATERIAL: Council is unable to read written materials presented at the meeting. If any person intends to appear before the Council and provide written material, it should be delivered to the City Clerk s office 8 days in advance of the meeting (sooner if there are holidays prior to the meeting) in order that copies may be included with the agenda and to give Council an opportunity to review the material in advance. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT: Please contact the City Clerk at 896-7250 should you require an agenda in an alternative format or if you need to request a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting. This request should be received at least three working days prior to the meeting in order to accommodate your request. Anyone who has difficulty hearing the proceedings of a meeting may be provided with a portable listening device by requesting one from the City Clerk. Information and Procedures Concerning Conduct of City Council Meetings The Chico City Council encourages citizens to participate in the development of city policies and the implementation of City programs. The Council and staff shall work to preserve appropriate order and decorum during all City meetings. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Special presentations which include slides, films, etc. during the course of a meeting will only be allowed with prior approval of the Mayor. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: A member of the general public may address the Council on any matter not appearing on the agenda that is of interest to such person and is within the jurisdiction of the Council. No action can be taken by Council on any items brought forward at this time. Council may request this item to be brought back at a subsequent meeting. AGENDA COPIES Available at the meeting. May be mailed to an individual at an annual cost set forth in the City s Fee Schedule. May be picked up in advance in the City Clerk s Office without charge. CLOSED SESSION: A description of the items, if any, to be discussed in closed session are always listed on the agenda. Any action taken during this time will be announced when the Council reconvenes to open session. COPIES OF AGENDA ITEMS: Available for public inspection in the City Clerk s Office prior to a meeting. Copies may be obtained after payment of applicable copy fees. USE OF CELL PHONES DURING MEETINGS: The Council appreciates your cooperation in turning off all cell phones ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON POSTED AGENDA This agenda was posted on the Council Chamber Building Bulletin Board at least 72 hours in advance of this meeting. In order for the Council to take action on an item not appearing on the posted agenda, other than merely acknowledging receipt of correspondence or other information, the Council must make one of the following determinations: 1. Determine by a majority vote that an emergency exists as defined in Government Code Sec. 54956.5. 2. Determine by a two-thirds vote, or by a unanimous vote if less than two-thirds of the Council is present, that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. 3. Determine that the item appeared on a posted agenda for a meeting occurring not more than 5 calendar days prior to this meeting, and the item was continued to this meeting.
ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 2012 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street 1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m. 1.2. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street 1.3. Flag Salute 1.4. Invocation - Captain Darren Stratton, Salvation Army 1.5. Roll Call 1.6. Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan - Vickie Newlin, Butte County 1.7. Closed Session Announcement 2. CONSENT AGENDA None ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 3. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.1. CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER A MEASURE AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CITY S TELEPHONE USERS TAX SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER 2012. (Report - Lori Barker, City Attorney) Recommendation: The Finance Committee has recommended that the Council consider whether such a measure should be submitted to the voters. 4.2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY S ELECTION TO RETAIN HOUSING FUNCTIONS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED BY THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The State Supreme Court recently issued a decision which upholds AB 26, an act which dissolves all redevelopment agencies in the State of California, effective February 1, 2012. Section 34176 of AB 26 states that the local government entity which authorized the creation of the redevelopment agency may elect to retain the housing assets and functions previously performed by the redevelopment agency upon its dissolution. Furthermore, the successor agency to the redevelopment agency (the City) is required to ensure that the transfer of housing functions and assets occur. Staff has determined that it is in the best interests of the City as the successor agency to also retain the housing assets and functions and become the Successor Housing Agency. (Report Sherry Morgado, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director) Recommendation: The Housing & Neighborhood Services Director recommends adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ELECTING TO RETAIN THE HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY January 17, 2012 Page 1 of 4
4.3. CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET OVERVIEW TIMELINE AND CORRESPONDING MEETINGS FOR THE 2012/2013 BUDGET AS WELL AS CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER EVANS REQUEST REGARDING A PROPOSED BUDGET POLICY At its meeting of December 20, 2011, the Council discussed Councilmember Evans' request to consider adopting a formal budget policy strategy, that if approved, would help guide staff while in negotiations or in the preparation of future budgets. At this meeting, direction was provided regarding the development of an overall "timeline" pertaining to the proposed budget study sessions. Council also asked that "outcomes" of these sessions be included with the timeline. Council voted 7-0 to continue Councilmember Evans request in order to have it come back with the proposed timeline. That timeline has now been prepared and will be considered at this meeting. (Report - David Burkland, City Manager) Recommendation: The City Manager recommends that (1) Council consider the proposed timeline and outcomes and provide direction to staff; and (2) consider Councilmember Evans' request. 4.4. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council will receive a verbal update regarding the California Supreme Court ruling in California Redevelopment Association et al., v. Matosantos et al., which upheld the validity of AB 1X 26,, which dissolves redevelopment agencies effective 2/1/12. - (Verbal report - David Burkland, City Manager and Lori Barker, City Attorney) 4.5. 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 Email from Jon Luvaas dated 12/19/11 requesting Council to agendize the consideration of adoption of a resolution ending corporate personhood. 6. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Chico Redevelopment Agency meeting. January 17, 2012 Page 2 of 4
REGULAR CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING January 17, 2012 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1. Roll Call 2. CONSENT AGENDA - None 3. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 4. REGULAR AGENDA 5. 4.1. SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE On August 23, 2011, the Agency adopted an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) in order for the Agency to have authority to make payments on indebtedness and other obligations existing prior to AB 26 and 27 becoming effective on June 28, 2011. The EOPS was amended by the Agency on December 20, 2011 to cover payments through January 2012, pending the Supreme Court ruling. The Court s ruling upholding AB 26, which eliminated redevelopment agencies, adjusted several deadlines forward which will require reliance on the EOPS at least until April 2012. The proposed second amendment of the EOPS covers payments expected through June 2012, by which time a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule, approved by the Oversight Board, will supersede the EOPS. (Report Shawn Tillman, Senior Planner) Recommendation: The Executive Director recommends that the Agency adopt the attached Amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule, which extends the period the Agency has authority to make payments on enforceable obligations through June 30, 2012 4.2. ITEMS ADDED AFTER POSTING OF THE AGENDA 6. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a regular meeting on February 7, 2012 at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m., if a Closed Session is held, followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. January 17, 2012 Page 3 of 4
ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 2012 CLOSED SESSION MEETING Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room #2, 421 Main Street 6:00 p.m. - Adjourned Regular Closed Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1. Roll Call 1.2. Staff Present 2. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS 2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: The City Council wil review the City Manager s performance. (Gov. Code Section 54957) 3. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a City Council meeting in the Council Chamber. January 17, 2012 Page 4 of 4
Council Meeting 1/17/12 Item 4.3. Overview Timeline & Corresponding Meetings City Council Finance Meetings Committee Process Meetings 1/17 Reg City Council Mtg. 1/23 Kick Off Mtg. 1/24 FC Mtg Update 1/30 Personnel Allocation Wksheet Due 1/31 Not d Mtg Chmbr Bus. Sum. 2/7 Reg City Council Mtg. 2/9 Not d Mtg State Of The Comm. 2/13 Oprt g & Captl Rqsts. Due 2/15 Prelim. Gen/ Park Projects Due to CM 2/20 Cmpltd. Narratives Rqsts. Comnts. Due 2/21 Qrtrly Session 2 nd Qrtr Sup. 2/21 Council Mtg. Study 2/28 FC Mtg Update 3/6 Reg City Council Mtg. 3/9 Dist. of Prelim. pgs to Depts. 3/12 thru 3/16 Dept. Review Mts with CM 3/13 Alternate Date for Add l Study Mtg. 3/20 Council Mtg Study. 3/27 FC Mtg. Update 4/3 Reg City Council Mtg. 4/5 FC Mtg Org. Funding Meeting 4/13 Final chgs & year-end Supl mntl rqsts due 4/17 Reg City Council Mtg. 4/19 FC Mtg Org. Funding Meeting 4/20 Dpts. Nt fd of CM recom. 4/24 FC Mtg Update 5/1 Reg City Council Mtg. 5/11 Draft Prop d to CM 5/15 Reg City Council Mtg. 5/22 FC Mtg Update 5/28 Prop d dist d to Council and Dpts. 6/5 Reg City Council Mtg. 6/19 Council All-Day Mtg 6/19 Council All Day Mtg Proposed Outcomes for 2/21/12 Study Session: Task Contingency Plan Review Outcome: Amend the existing plan in order to address the current financial situation Task Evaluation of Existing Annual Policies: Section C Fiscal Control Policies Section D Financial Planning Policies Outcome: Provide recommendations for changes, if needed Task Strategic Planning (Priorities) Outcome: Determine timing, components & methodology of proposed strategic planning process Proposed Outcomes for 3/20/12 Study Session: Task Provide Preliminary 2012/13 Gen/Park A. Review projected revenue and expenditures B. Discuss staff s recommendations & alternatives considered Outcome: Provide staff with recommendations if desired Item 4.3. Attachment A