Aug 18, 2026·Carried 5–2·water/utilities·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to discuss exploring sending an official letter to the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency regarding the upcoming Vina GSA Water Sustainability program outli… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to discuss exploring sending an official letter to the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency regarding the upcoming Vina GSA Water Sustainability program outlining how the final plan could affect the City of Chico. Councilmember O'Brien made a friendly amendment requesting a presentation so that they understand exactly what the letter would be for. This friendly amendment was not accepted.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No O'Brien, van Overbeek
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Jul 14, 2026·Carried 5–1·water/utilities·item 5.2.
The original motion, to refer these options to the Internal Affairs Committee,
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
Absent van Overbeek
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Jul 14, 2026·Failed 3–3·water/utilities·item 5.2.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to send only Option 2 to the Internal Affairs Committee to have staff come back with recommendations and key decision points.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent van Overbeek
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May 19, 2026·Carried 5–2·water/utilities·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to bring back more information regarding a need-based program for sewer fees and to research eligibility criteria for low-income individuals. … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to bring back more information regarding a need-based program for sewer fees and to research eligibility criteria for low-income individuals. This item is to be brought back at the June 16th meeting.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Reynolds
No van Overbeek, Bennett
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May 5, 2026·Carried 6–1·water/utilities·item 5.1.
The original motion to direct staff to move forward with another short-term rate analysis on the rate increases and take another look and bring back more options by the 16th of June including the friendly amendment.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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May 5, 2026·Failed 3–4·water/utilities·item 5.1.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to return on June 16th with an altered version of Option’ that considered slightly low percent jumps for year one and taking an inc… The whole motion
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to direct staff to return on June 16th with an altered version of Option’ that considered slightly low percent jumps for year one and taking an increase and risk for budgeting the proposed CIP and to not come back with loan financing options.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 5, 2026·Failed 2–5·water/utilities·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to approve Option 1 on the proposed sewer fee rate schedule and direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process, including preparation and distribution of … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to approve Option 1 on the proposed sewer fee rate schedule and direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process, including preparation and distribution of the public hearing notices.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Apr 7, 2026·Carried 5–2·water/utilities·item 6.2.
4-3) on this matter, a motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien to agendize the reconsideration of the Council's action to adopt Option 1 of the proposed sewer rate schedule and initiate the Proposition… The whole motion
4-3) on this matter, a motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien to agendize the reconsideration of the Council's action to adopt Option 1 of the proposed sewer rate schedule and initiate the Proposition 218 process from the meeting of March 17, 2026.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley
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Apr 7, 2026·Carried 6–1·water/utilities·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize discussion regarding a sewer rate program for people with low incomes.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No van Overbeek
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Mar 17, 2026·Carried 4–3·water/utilities·item 5.1.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to approve Option 1 to adopt the proposed sewer rate schedule and direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process, including preparation and d… The whole motion
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to approve Option 1 to adopt the proposed sewer rate schedule and direct staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process, including preparation and distribution of the public hearing notice.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow, Bennett
No O'Brien, van Overbeek, Reynolds
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