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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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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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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May 7, 2024·Carried 6–1·contracts·item 2.6.
mber Winslow, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to accept the side letter agreement between the City of Chico and International Association of Fire Fighters modifying the Memorandum of Understandi… The whole motion
mber Winslow, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to accept the side letter agreement between the City of Chico and International Association of Fire Fighters modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2027.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Winslow
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Aug 2, 2022·Carried 6–1·contracts·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to refer Vice Mayor Reynold's request to IAC which was to discuss what the City can do within the confines of the Settlement Agreement to improve the quality of life in Chico.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Brown
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Jun 21, 2022·Carried 6–1·contracts·item 5.3
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize Vice Mayor Reynold's request for consideration of a quality of life ballot measure at the July 5, 2022 meeting, with the City Attorney to provide a … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize Vice Mayor Reynold's request for consideration of a quality of life ballot measure at the July 5, 2022 meeting, with the City Attorney to provide a legal analysis of: (1) the proposed measure in conjunction with the applicable election laws; possible impacts due to the terms of the Warren settlement agreement; what would occur if another injunction occurs in the City; and identify any unintended consequences should the ballot measure be successful. Vice Mayor Reynolds asked for a friendly amendment t…
Aye Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Brown
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Apr 6, 2021·Carried 5–2·contracts·item 6.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Denlay to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for AB36 Design Build Contracting, Town of Paradise.
Aye Denlay, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Brown, Huber
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