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 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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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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Jan 6, 2026·Failed 3–4·public safety·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on having a citizen oversight committee for improvement of the Police Department.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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Nov 4, 2025·Carried 4–3·public safety·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to direct City staff to look at ways for non-public safety departments to look for opportunities to outsource functions they perform if it is cost effecti… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to direct City staff to look at ways for non-public safety departments to look for opportunities to outsource functions they perform if it is cost effective and doesn't compromise quality of services, specifically, the Public Works and Community Development Departments. This discussion is to be brought back in the March or April timeframe.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
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Jun 3, 2025·Carried 6–1·public safety·item 5.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to add funding to this program and extend free testing to all police officers and for all fire fighters. Councilmember Hawley asked for a … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to add funding to this program and extend free testing to all police officers and for all fire fighters. Councilmember Hawley asked for a friendly amendment that within the next six months staff bring back a review of the statistics for Public Works employees to consider if they should also be included in this action. That amendment was accepted. Councilmember Goldstein stated for the record that she would like to see more data related to this and exactly where the funding will come from be…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Winslow
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May 6, 2025·Failed 2–5·public safety·item 5.2.
substitute motion to adopt the emergency ordinance as amended to strike 9.36.020 Allowable Locations and strike the use of BBQ's on public property or in a public right-a-way prohibited without a permit.
Aye Goldstein, Winslow
No Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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