Chico to approve new city manager
The city will name and appoint a deputy city manager, Jennifer Macarthy, on Tuesday night.
Macarthy previously served as Deputy County Administrative Officer for Butte County and is being offered an annual salary of $160,000 for the role with the city. She would begin her role with the city April 26.
The council will also consider a proposal by Housing Manager Marie Demers for using an annual award of community development and housing funds from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, by submitting an Annual Action Plan describing plans for using funds in the upcoming year.
Administrative Services Director Scott Dowell has recommended the council consider a resolution authorizing issuing one or more pension ob
ligation bonds to refinance outstanding debt to California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
In considering a new Pedicab Bar Crawl business, consultant Dixon Resources Unlimited has quoted $11,900 to provide information, gather stakeholder input, draft program guidelines and draft an ordinance in Chico. With staff time needed, it is recommended that $25,000 be allocated.
The council will also consider letters of support to Rep. Doug LaMalfa ( RRichvale) for a federal program request for funding two separate categories of projects, which could fund city projects such as Highway 32 widening, broadband infrastructure, a new fire station and Chico Airport runway reconstruction.
Mayor Andrew Coolidge requested a discussion on a possible review of the Butte County Continuum of Care.
Mayor Andrew Coolidge requested a discussion on a possible review of the Butte County Continuum of Care.
Other business
The council will likely move to approve the following items:
• An operating license under the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Gautam and Scott Inc. DBA Argus Monster Crate, a liquor store, planning to locate at 1692 Mangrove Ave. Unit B.
• The city and E Center renewing a 25-year lease to continue providing Head Start services.
• The donation of a surplus metal mailbox to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1555 to securely accept old U. S. flags. • Amendment to the city’s 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget modifying the Fire Department’s battalion chief’s salary table for the addition of a fire marshal battalion chief classification.
• The lot clearing and weed abatement program resolution to require the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and/or debris, set a public hearing for
May 4 and direct the city clerk to mail notices of the public hearing to all owners of affected parcels.
The meeting begins 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 421 Main St. in Chico. Anyone can participate on Engaged Chico at https:// chico- ca.granicusideas. com or access the Zoom meeting in the Granicus application.