May 19, 2026·Carried 6–0·homelessness·item 5.7.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to (1) direct staff to close the Alternate Site upon expiration of the Settlement Agreement; (2) direct staff to continue operation of Genesis emergency shel… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to (1) direct staff to close the Alternate Site upon expiration of the Settlement Agreement; (2) direct staff to continue operation of Genesis emergency shelter with updated rules; (3) direct staff to continue pursuit of grant funding to offset Genesis operational costs; (4) direct the City Attorney to review Chico Municipal Code Sections and return with recommendations at a future meeting; (5) direct staff to deploy a phased enforcement approach working from the center of the City outwardly using an Outreach…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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Oct 21, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve staff's recommendations regarding proposed Code of Conduct updates to include not allowing structures other than tents, for residents to stay i… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve staff's recommendations regarding proposed Code of Conduct updates to include not allowing structures other than tents, for residents to stay in their assigned space, to prohibit gas cans, generators, electrical cords and propane tanks of any size, to allow animal fencing that is previously approved, and begin enforcing no camping to the six individuals who have been reassessed and are now eligible to live at Genesis or Torres Shelter. In addition to Code of Conduct, increase Jesus Center staffi…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Oct 7, 2025·Carried 4–3·homelessness·item 5.5.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to support this concept but without the limit on number of structures. The City Clerk read back the motion to accept a pilot program or have the p… The whole motion
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to support this concept but without the limit on number of structures. The City Clerk read back the motion to accept a pilot program or have the pilot program with "4" as presented by North State Shelter Team (Goldstein said yes) and to clarify if Goldstein was asking North State Shelter Team to bring back an application or just additional information. Councilmember Goldstein requested to "leave it as the same motion of Mayor Reynolds without the limitation (from the O'Brien friendly amendment of h…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow, Reynolds
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett
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Oct 7, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to bring back options on the existing location to enhance the site, what is there, what are the rules, what is the code of conduct, what t… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to bring back options on the existing location to enhance the site, what is there, what are the rules, what is the code of conduct, what the City can impose, what is the policy problem, then beef up all the different rules and measures that make the neighborhoods safer. Councilmember Goldstein made a friendly amendment to look at minor changes to the site such as adding cooking facilities for example, for livability. This amendment was accepted. Mayor Reynolds made a friendly amendment that…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 20, 2025·Carried 5–2·homelessness·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion regarding the new homelessness legislation taken at the State level.
Aye Hawley, Goldstein, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett
No Reynolds, van Overbeek
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Mar 4, 2025·Failed 3–4·homelessness·item 5.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to direct better utilization of the pallet shelter without impacting enforcement.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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Mar 4, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 5.4.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to create a three- member Ad Hoc Task Force, chaired by the Mayor, with Councilmember Goldstein and Councilmember O'Brien; with a time-sensitive due date to come… The whole motion
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to create a three- member Ad Hoc Task Force, chaired by the Mayor, with Councilmember Goldstein and Councilmember O'Brien; with a time-sensitive due date to come back to the Council in June with a full range of recommendations on ordinances, code changes and programs after receiving input from all interested parties, service providers, and citizens.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Feb 4, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding ordinances, code changes, and programs beyond enforcement that the City can use as tools to address homelessness.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Jan 28, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion at the next meeting regarding directing the City Attorney to review Chico Municipal Code 2.68.030 which authorizes the Mayor to d… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion at the next meeting regarding directing the City Attorney to review Chico Municipal Code 2.68.030 which authorizes the Mayor to declare an emergency and if this authority could be used to permanently close Bidwell Park, Lindo Channel, and Teichert Pond to people camping within those areas and having camp fires once the vegetation dries out. By approving this motion, the Council waived its own rule regarding a 30-day delay to bring back a Councilmember’s request and will consider th…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Jun 4, 2024·Failed 3–3·homelessness·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to allocate $100,000 for the proposed portables at the Genesis Pallet Shelter.
Aye Bennett, Winslow, Coolidge
No Morgan, van Overbeek, Reynolds
Absent Tandon
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