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Elections/governance

506 roll calls on elections/governance since Dec 2, 2008, 226 of them with at least one no. Newest first, each with the minutes it came from.

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Sep 2, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to designate Mayor Reynolds as the City of Chico voting delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference, Councilmember Goldstein desig…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to designate Mayor Reynolds as the City of Chico voting delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference, Councilmember Goldstein designated as an alternate.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Aug 19, 2025·Failed 3–4·elections/governance·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on options for cooperating with ICE.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds

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Aug 19, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 4.2.

A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to refer this item to the next Internal Affairs Committee meeting to discuss possible amendments to the proposed ordinance to include waivers, grandfathering of long-…

The whole motionA motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to refer this item to the next Internal Affairs Committee meeting to discuss possible amendments to the proposed ordinance to include waivers, grandfathering of long-time massage therapists, limitation on business hours, and clarification on exemptions.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Jun 17, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion about Council approving the creation of an ad hoc committee to discuss the report on Wayfinding Signs with the committee to be co…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion about Council approving the creation of an ad hoc committee to discuss the report on Wayfinding Signs with the committee to be comprised of Councilmember van Overbeek, a member of the Public Work's staff, a member representing the University, a member from the cycling community and lastly, a member from DCBA.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Jun 3, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.5.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to refer the list included in the report to staff for review and analysis, with Councilmembers Winslow and van Overbeek meeting with them to work through …

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to refer the list included in the report to staff for review and analysis, with Councilmembers Winslow and van Overbeek meeting with them to work through the items to prioritize. Once this additional work is completed, the report will come back to Council for further discussion.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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May 20, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.2.

A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to refer this discussion to the Internal Affairs Committee for review, with staff to provide a report that details the history of parklets being allowed in the C…

The whole motionA motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to refer this discussion to the Internal Affairs Committee for review, with staff to provide a report that details the history of parklets being allowed in the City; look at the Municipal Code for any possible amendments; and verify the ABC rules related to parklets.

Aye Hawley, Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Apr 15, 2025·Carried 6–1·elections/governance·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding parklets.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No van Overbeek

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Apr 1, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.3.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the implementation of this change without a time limit with a one-year review conducted. Councilmember van Overbeek asked for a friendly amendm…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the implementation of this change without a time limit with a one-year review conducted. Councilmember van Overbeek asked for a friendly amendment to note that if someone has applied for a permit on the ground floor, when that year is up and the work not yet completed, the City would still honor that permit. Staff indicated that would automatically happen so the amendment was not needed.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Jan 28, 2025·Failed 3–4·elections/governance·item 5.8.

A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct staff to return with information regarding the application of the following election reforms in the City of Chico including the creation of an Indep…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct staff to return with information regarding the application of the following election reforms in the City of Chico including the creation of an Independent Redistricting Commission, ranked choice voting, and direct Mayoral elections.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds

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