May 19, 2026·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to request a presentation by California State Parks for an update on the status of the Bidwell Mansion.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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Apr 7, 2026·Carried 6–1·parks·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on the Bidwell Mansion and what Council would like to see there.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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Jan 6, 2026·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 09-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF DEPOT PARK TO … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 09-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF DEPOT PARK TO THE CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 004-113-006)
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Winslow
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Oct 7, 2025·Carried 5–2·parks·item 5.3.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to keep the road as is, with staff to look into traffic calming options.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley
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Jun 17, 2025·Carried 4–3·parks·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to select Option 2, which permanently closes South Park Drive to vehicles, with the costs related to this option estimated at $2,062,088. The existing road w… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to select Option 2, which permanently closes South Park Drive to vehicles, with the costs related to this option estimated at $2,062,088. The existing road would be rehabilitated within its current footprint and reprogrammed solely for walking, biking, and maintenance access. To maintain parking access for key park destinations, this option includes: * New access routes from Woodland Avenue would serve Sycamore Field and Caper Acres. * +40 existing on-street stalls would be removed. * Surplus funds from the l…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, van Overbeek, Winslow
No O'Brien, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 20, 2025·Carried 6–1·parks·item 2.5.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to authorize a 3-year commitment with The Holiday's on Ice for Rink Rental and associated equipment, and authorize Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) t… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to authorize a 3-year commitment with The Holiday's on Ice for Rink Rental and associated equipment, and authorize Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) to operate and manage the Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza under the Cooperative Programming component of the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD.
Aye Hawley, Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Winslow
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Mar 4, 2025·Carried 5–2·parks·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to: (1) close Petersen Memorial Drive to vehicular traffic weekends and National holidays for a six-month trial starting March 8, 2025; (2) close South Par… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to: (1) close Petersen Memorial Drive to vehicular traffic weekends and National holidays for a six-month trial starting March 8, 2025; (2) close South Park Drive between Caper Acres and Centennial Ave to vehicular traffic weekends and national holidays for a six-month trial starting March 8, 2025; and (3) maintain vehicular access on South Park Drive from the Cypress entrance to Caper Acres allowing access to parking lots at One Mile, Sycamore Field, and Caper Acres until Engineering staff completes the de…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow
No Bennett, Reynolds
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Feb 18, 2025·Carried 5–2·parks·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek that the Council support the multi-path alternative with vehicular traffic prohibited, except what is minimal access to the parking lots for South Park Dr… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek that the Council support the multi-path alternative with vehicular traffic prohibited, except what is minimal access to the parking lots for South Park Drive and have staff come back with options to close vehicular traffic on South Park Drive and to how best preserve access to the parking lots.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds
No O'Brien, Bennett
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Feb 18, 2025·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to return at the March 18, 2025 Council meeting with a plan on how to implement the closing of Petersen Memorial and South Park Drives o… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to return at the March 18, 2025 Council meeting with a plan on how to implement the closing of Petersen Memorial and South Park Drives on weekends and holidays until construction commences on Petersen Memorial Drive, at which time the Council could then review the six month’s results of the closures.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett
No Reynolds
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Nov 19, 2024·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the budget supplemental request to fund unforeseen fire engine and Park Fire recovery costs using Fire Victims Trust funds.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds
No Coolidge
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