The council’s record

Budget/finance

468 roll calls on budget/finance since Dec 2, 2008, 144 of them with at least one no. Newest first, each with the minutes it came from.

All votes · Only votes with a no

all votes with at least one no

Aug 21, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item 4.3.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Sorensen to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 52-12 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO TO COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BROWN ACT DESPITE THE STATE'S SUSPENSIO…

The whole motionA motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Sorensen to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 52-12 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO TO COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BROWN ACT DESPITE THE STATE'S SUSPENSION OF SOME OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FISCAL REASONS , as amended

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Aug 7, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item 6.1.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Goloff to refer the discussion of the development of a monthly financial report to the Finance Committee for consideration.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Jul 3, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item B.

A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Holcombe to accept the Finance Committee recommendation (3-0) to approve the proposed changes to the City's purchasing procedures to raise the formal bid requirement threshold from $10,000 to $25,…

The whole motionA motion was made by Walker and seconded by Holcombe to accept the Finance Committee recommendation (3-0) to approve the proposed changes to the City's purchasing procedures to raise the formal bid requirement threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 for purchases of supplies/equipment and contractual services, and to notify Council of purchases exceeding $10,000 and to post bid opportunities on the City website.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 4–3·budget/finance·item B.

A motion was made by Evans and seconded by Walker to direct staff to amend Budget Policy C.4.e to read as follows: "Compensation levels in line with the labor market for similar governmental agencies are desired in order to minimize staff t…

The whole motionA motion was made by Evans and seconded by Walker to direct staff to amend Budget Policy C.4.e to read as follows: "Compensation levels in line with the labor market for similar governmental agencies are desired in order to minimize staff turnover and maintain City productivity; however, compensation levels must stay within a range that the City can sustainably afford while still providing the full range of city services that our citizens expect from their city government."

Aye Evans, Gruendl, Sorensen, Walker
No Goloff, Holcombe, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item A.

A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Holcombe to approve the following supplemental: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION NO. 11-12 04 Quarterly Supplemental Request (Q4' 11-12)

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 6–1·budget/finance·item 4.5.

A motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Goloff to authorize staff to complete execution and delivery of the Certificate of Participation and associated documents allowing the State Route 32 Widening, Phase 1 project to proceed with a …

The whole motionA motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Goloff to authorize staff to complete execution and delivery of the Certificate of Participation and associated documents allowing the State Route 32 Widening, Phase 1 project to proceed with a defined interest rate; limiting the cost; not pledging General Fund dollars and if gas tax is lost, the General Fund will not be impacted; the rate not to exceed 5% during the three month period; the contract is not finalized; that our damages be set at $150,000; limit on the liability; and that we have a way to get out of the contract.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Walker, Schwab
No Sorensen

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item 4.3.

A motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Walker to accept the Arts Commission recommendations for specific allocations for arts organizations and mini-grant applicants as detailed in the staff report.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 5–0·budget/finance·item 4.2.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Sorensen to accept the Finance Committee recommendations for specific allocations to organizations as detailed in the staff report.

Aye Evans, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker
Abstained or recused Goloff, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 19, 2012·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item 2.1.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Goloff to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 35-12 - AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT NO. 329- FEE SCHEDULES 30.010, 11.140, 11.030, 15.115, 21.015, 21.035, 50.010, 50.020, 50.030)

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

May 1, 2012·Carried 4–1·budget/finance·item B.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Evans to accept the Finance Committee's (2-1, with Sorensen opposed) recommendation that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and, if negotiations are successful, enter into a lea…

The whole motionA motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Evans to accept the Finance Committee's (2-1, with Sorensen opposed) recommendation that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and, if negotiations are successful, enter into a lease agreement with Chico Innovate North State for the development and operation of a Innovation and Commercialization Center in excess office space on the 1st floor of Chico Municipal Center.

Aye Evans, Gruendl, Holcombe, Walker
No Sorensen
Absent Goloff
Abstained or recused Schwab

The minutes