Sep 1, 2026·Carried 6–1·contracts·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to direct 1) the City Attorney return with a brief presentation on what is already existing in California State codes regarding commercial cooling standards and… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to direct 1) the City Attorney return with a brief presentation on what is already existing in California State codes regarding commercial cooling standards and lease agreements, including gaps that could be left by OSHA & Public Health and 2) formalize having the City of Chico website update the cooling center information.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No van Overbeek
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Jul 7, 2026·Carried 5–2·contracts·item 4.1.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to authorize the execution of the City Manager contract conditioned on Gillian Haen passing a successful background, and with the City Manager and City Attorney to als… The whole motion
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to authorize the execution of the City Manager contract conditioned on Gillian Haen passing a successful background, and with the City Manager and City Attorney to also amend the contract to include the PERs pick up and the employee’s portion of FICA-Medicare equivalent to 1.45% pick up to mirror the current City Manager's contract. The contract will also eliminate the me-too clause and modify the termination clause to ensure it mirrors the current City Manager's contract and once the background has been completed, to…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds
No O'Brien, Bennett
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May 19, 2026·Carried 7–0·contracts·item 4.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to approve the 2026-2027 Final Annual Action Plan, as revised or amended, and authorize its submittal to HUD; and authorize the City Manager to execute any… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to approve the 2026-2027 Final Annual Action Plan, as revised or amended, and authorize its submittal to HUD; and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements and documents necessary to implement the Annual Action Plan.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Apr 7, 2026·Carried 4–2·contracts·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to have staff and the consultant hold another stakeholder meeting and address the specific concerns of the business owners around Alternative 1 and come back to Counc… The whole motion
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to have staff and the consultant hold another stakeholder meeting and address the specific concerns of the business owners around Alternative 1 and come back to Council at their meeting on April 21, 2026. Councilmember O'Brien made a friendly amendment to leave it open-ended. This friendly amendment was accepted. :
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley, Winslow
Abstained or recused van Overbeek
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Mar 3, 2026·Carried 4–3·contracts·item 4.1.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve receive the annual Military Equipment Use report, review the Ordinance to adopt the Military Equipment Use Policy, approve the Military Equipment … The whole motion
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve receive the annual Military Equipment Use report, review the Ordinance to adopt the Military Equipment Use Policy, approve the Military Equipment Use Policy, and approve the purchase of the additional proposed acquisitions for 2026.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
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Jan 6, 2026·Carried 7–0·contracts·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on public power proposals in Oroville.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Sep 16, 2025·Carried 7–0·contracts·item 4.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 47-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - O… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 47-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - OF ENGINEERING'S DETERMINATION THAT LORANG BROTHER'S BID FOR THE PRIMARY CLARIFIERS BID WAS NON-RESPONSIVE
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Sep 2, 2025·Carried 7–0·contracts·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on the Alternate Site and the Warren Settlement Agreement, that would detail the current status details relating to this site pursuant… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on the Alternate Site and the Warren Settlement Agreement, that would detail the current status details relating to this site pursuant to the agreement at the next meeting. Councilmember O'Brien also made a friendly request to waive the Council's policy and bring this discussion back in two weeks instead of waiting the established 30-days.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Jul 8, 2025·Failed 2–4·contracts·item 2.3.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to not adopt the resolution upholding the appeal. This motion and second was withdrawn after Councilmember O’Brien asked for clarification that a “yes” vote would upho… The whole motion
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to not adopt the resolution upholding the appeal. This motion and second was withdrawn after Councilmember O’Brien asked for clarification that a “yes” vote would uphold Mr. Spelts’ appeal and a “no” vote would be going back to the original agreement that was made with AeroFlite. City Attorney Lam stated that it was correct. July 8, 2025 City Council Minutes 7 7 Page|2 A new motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI…
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek
No Goldstein, Hawley, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent Winslow
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Apr 15, 2025·Carried 4–3·contracts·item 4.3.
The original motion made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept the annual Military Equipment Use report, review the ordinance that adopted the Military Equipment Use Policy, approve the Military Equip… The whole motion
The original motion made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept the annual Military Equipment Use report, review the ordinance that adopted the Military Equipment Use Policy, approve the Military Equipment Use Policy, and approve the purchase of the additional proposed acquisitions for 2025.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
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