Sep 1, 2026·Carried 6–1·public safety·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion to form an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmembers O’Brien and Winslow to select a third party to review the report from Chi… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion to form an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmembers O’Brien and Winslow to select a third party to review the report from Chico Police Department in regard to its Automated License Plate Reader program and to waive the rules and bring it back at the meeting on September 15, 2026.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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Aug 18, 2026·Carried 4–3·public safety·item 5.1.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
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Aug 18, 2026·Failed 2–5·public safety·item 5.1.
Aye Hawley, Winslow
No Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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Aug 18, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 2.5.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to adopt the resolution as follows and direct staff from the Police Department and from Public Works - Engineering to return with a brief presentation of the pl… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to adopt the resolution as follows and direct staff from the Police Department and from Public Works - Engineering to return with a brief presentation of the plan and any areas they would like to highlight for the Council.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Aug 3, 2026·Carried 6–1·public safety·item 2.1.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution, declaring a local fire emergency within the City of Chico to support wildfire mitigation efforts and reduce the risk to li… The whole motion
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution, declaring a local fire emergency within the City of Chico to support wildfire mitigation efforts and reduce the risk to life, property, and natural resources: RESOLUTION NO. 54-26 — RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IN AND AROUND THE LINDO CHANNEL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Aye Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein
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Jul 14, 2026·Failed 3–3·public safety·item 2.6.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHIC… The whole motion
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (CPOA), REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2030 (2026 MOU - CPOA)
Aye O'Brien, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
Absent van Overbeek
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Jun 2, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to confirm the contract in compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), with Wesley Metroka as the Fire Chief with an annual salary of $200,000.00.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 5, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 5.4.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to have the City Attorney, City Manager, and Police Department meet and discuss if there are ordinances on the books or ones that can be created on enforcing public n… The whole motion
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to have the City Attorney, City Manager, and Police Department meet and discuss if there are ordinances on the books or ones that can be created on enforcing public nuisances and bring back any options to continue the discussion.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Mar 17, 2026·Carried 5–1·public safety·item 6.4.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion for opportunities to mitigate the public nuisances without invalidating the Warren Settlement. March 17, 2026 - City Council Minutes Pagel5
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
Absent van Overbeek
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Mar 3, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to have the Police Chief do an annual presentation on hiring practices and training of police officers and crime statistics. The Police Department will discu… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to have the Police Chief do an annual presentation on hiring practices and training of police officers and crime statistics. The Police Department will discuss with the City Manager as to when to bring the presentation forward.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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