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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May 5, 2026·Carried 7–0·water/utilities·item 4.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember O’Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to adopt the resolution.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Apr 21, 2026·Carried 7–0·water/utilities·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to request staff to reach out to the City of Oroville representatives to request they attend a future meeting and present what they are doing in their city rela… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to request staff to reach out to the City of Oroville representatives to request they attend a future meeting and present what they are doing in their city related to their own electric utility and a discuss a possible partnership. Staff will reach out after Oroville has their information back from their consultant.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, 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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Mar 3, 2026·Carried 4–3·water/utilities·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of support on behalf of the City supporting California Water Service in the matter of the application for an order … The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of support on behalf of the City supporting California Water Service in the matter of the application for an order approving PFAS Compliance Program (proceeding A2506001), and submit a formal letter of support to the California Public Utilities Commission encouraging approval of the PFAS Compliance Program.
Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
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Mar 3, 2026·Carried 6–1·water/utilities·item 2.4
G A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE'S PFAS COMPLIANCE PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILTIES COMMISSION This item arose after the posting of the agenda. It required a 2/3 majority vote to be added to the agen… The whole motion
G A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE'S PFAS COMPLIANCE PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILTIES COMMISSION This item arose after the posting of the agenda. It required a 2/3 majority vote to be added to the agenda. If approved this would be heard as Item 5.3.
Aye Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein
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