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Every roll call the Chico City Council took since November 2008: 3,116 votes from 454 sets of minutes, with the full text of the minutes to search. What was moved, the outcome, and who voted how, as the clerk wrote it, each linked to the City’s own minutes. History, not a scorecard.

The record runs from Nov 18, 2008 to Sep 1, 2026. Nothing newer is read: the City’s meeting portal (chico-ca.granicus.com) asks crawlers not to visit, and we respect that. For later meetings, see the City’s own archive.

Nov 15, 2016·Carried 6–0·parks·item 2.2.

A motion was made by Fillmer and seconded by Coolidge to approve the following minute order: MINUTE ORDER NO. 7-16 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICO EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE…

The whole motionA motion was made by Fillmer and seconded by Coolidge to approve the following minute order: MINUTE ORDER NO. 7-16 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICO EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE CHICO EQUESTRIAN ARENA IN MIDDLE BIDWELL PARK

Aye Coolidge, Fillmer, Ritter, Schwab, Stone, Morgan
Abstained or recused Sorensen

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Dec 1, 2015·Carried 4–2·parks·item 4.5.

A motion was made by Stone and seconded by Morgan to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease amendment with Bidwell Park Golf Club Inc. for the purpose of installing a solar array within golf course property, and to include languag…

The whole motionA motion was made by Stone and seconded by Morgan to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease amendment with Bidwell Park Golf Club Inc. for the purpose of installing a solar array within golf course property, and to include language that requires the Club to: (1) Provide a written description of the project that demonstrates compliance with the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan; (2) Temporarily install stakes to provide a visual estimate of the size, height and visibility of the proposed solar array; and (3) Ensure that any requirements under the California Environmental Quality…

Aye Fillmer, Stone, Morgan, Sorensen
No Ritter, Schwab
Abstained or recused Coolidge

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Sep 1, 2015·Carried 5–2·parks·item 4.3.

A motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Sorensen to approve the following phased management approach, with the City Manager to provide updates on the process in his updates to the Council. Phase 1: Maintain Bidwell Ranch as an open spac…

The whole motionA motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Sorensen to approve the following phased management approach, with the City Manager to provide updates on the process in his updates to the Council. Phase 1: Maintain Bidwell Ranch as an open space preserve with managed public access until it can be determined whether the property might be purchased as a mitigation preserve under the Butte Regional Conservation Plan (BRCP), which is due for final consideration and approval in 2016; and Phase 2: If the BRCP is not approved, manage the site as an open space preserve and earmark portions of the site…

Aye Fillmer, Ritter, Schwab, Morgan, Sorensen
No Coolidge, Stone

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Aug 4, 2015·Carried 5–1·parks·item 4.3.

A motion was made by Coolidge and seconded by Stone to table this item until the September 1, 2015 meeting so that this item can be considered as part of the overall discussion pertaining to the Bidwell Ranch. Michael Jones was also asked t…

The whole motionA motion was made by Coolidge and seconded by Stone to table this item until the September 1, 2015 meeting so that this item can be considered as part of the overall discussion pertaining to the Bidwell Ranch. Michael Jones was also asked to provide staff with a list of materials for their review.

Aye Coolidge, Fillmer, Ritter, Schwab, Stone
No Sorensen
Absent Morgan

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Jun 2, 2015·Carried 6–1·parks·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Coolidge and seconded by Fillmer to agendize Michael Jones' request for the July 7, 2015 meeting, following the staff report on Bidwell Ranch .

Aye Coolidge, Fillmer, Ritter, Stone, Morgan, Sorensen
No Schwab

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Mar 17, 2015·Carried 5–0·parks·item 4.6.

A motion was made by Ritter and seconded by Coolidge to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CARD to provide 1) lifeguard services and 2) additional programs at the Sycamore Pool, after staff has added more specificity…

The whole motionA motion was made by Ritter and seconded by Coolidge to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CARD to provide 1) lifeguard services and 2) additional programs at the Sycamore Pool, after staff has added more specificity to the indemnification components of the agreement. And, if there are recognized savings from this partnership, Council asked that the funds not be automatically used to fund additional hours for the Park Rangers as noted in the staff report. The Council also asked for a status on the Bidwell Ranch Master Management Plan, as well as a status on the devel…

Aye Coolidge, Fillmer, Ritter, Stone, Sorensen
Absent Schwab, Morgan

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Nov 4, 2014·Carried 5–2·land use·item 3.1.

A motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Sorensen to deny the appeal, thereby upholding the BPPC's approval of a tree removal permit to the Mission Santa Fe Community of Homeowners, Inc. by adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTIO…

The whole motionA motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Sorensen to deny the appeal, thereby upholding the BPPC's approval of a tree removal permit to the Mission Santa Fe Community of Homeowners, Inc. by adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 79-14 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE BIDWELL PARK AND COMMISSION PLAYGROUND COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO REMOVE TREES WITHIN THE CREEKSIDE SUBDIVISION CHICO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (CMD 178) It was further noted that an appropriate replacement tree plan needs to be finalized for the replacement of the…

Aye Goloff, Morgan, Schwab, Stone, Sorensen
No Ritter, Gruendl

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Sep 16, 2014·Carried 4–3·land use·item 7.

A motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Sorensen to accept the proposed change to the Board and Commission appointment process for the Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to include individua…

The whole motionA motion was made by Gruendl and seconded by Sorensen to accept the proposed change to the Board and Commission appointment process for the Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to include individual appointments of commissioners by individual councilmembers with coinciding terms of office for the Planning, Bidwell Park and Playground and Arts Commissions, using Option 1 in the staff report for implementation. Option 1 will have the three incoming Councilmembers each appoint one commissioner out of the pool of applicants and by random draw, select o…

Aye Morgan, Ritter, Sorensen, Gruendl
No Goloff, Schwab, Stone

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Sep 16, 2014·Failed 3–4·land use·item 7.

A motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Morgan to accept the proposed change to the Board and Commission appointment process for the Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to include individual…

The whole motionA motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Morgan to accept the proposed change to the Board and Commission appointment process for the Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to include individual appointments of commissioners by individual councilmembers with coinciding terms of office for the Planning, Bidwell Park and Playground and Arts Commissions, using Option 1 in the staff report for implementation. Option 1 will have the three incoming Councilmembers each appoint one commissioner out of the pool of applicants and by random draw, select on…

Aye Morgan, Ritter, Sorensen
No Goloff, Schwab, Stone, Gruendl

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Feb 4, 2014·Carried 5–2·parks·item 3.1.

A motion was made by Stone and seconded by Schwab to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 15-14 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE BIDWELL PARK AND COMMISSION PLAYGROUND COMMISSION'S DEN…

The whole motionA motion was made by Stone and seconded by Schwab to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 15-14 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE BIDWELL PARK AND COMMISSION PLAYGROUND COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A PERMIT TO REMOVE A PEAR TREE AT 1944 PARK AVENUE

Aye Goloff, Ritter, Schwab, Stone, Gruendl
No Morgan, Sorensen

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Sep 17, 2013·Carried 7–0·parks·item D.

A motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Sorensen to approve the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission 2013-14 Work Plan.

Aye Goloff, Morgan, Ritter, Schwab, Stone, Sorensen, Gruendl

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Aug 6, 2013·Carried 6–1·parks·item 4.8.

A motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Morgan to refer the request to the Bidwell Park Playground Commission for consideration.

Aye Morgan, Ritter, Sorensen, Stone, Gruendl, Goloff
No Schwab

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Jun 18, 2013·Carried 5–1·parks·item 2.3.

A motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Morgan to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 44-13 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO UPHOLDING AN APPEAL OF THE BIDWELL PARK AND COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A PERMIT F…

The whole motionA motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Morgan to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 44-13 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO UPHOLDING AN APPEAL OF THE BIDWELL PARK AND COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A PERMIT FOR THE BIDWELL CHALLENGE 5K OBSTACLE COURSE IN LOWER BIDWELL PARK (MMX RACING, INC.)

Aye Morgan, Sorensen, Stone, Gruendl, Goloff
No Ritter
Abstained or recused Schwab

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May 7, 2013·Carried 5–2·parks·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Stone and seconded by Morgan to introduce the following ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 by reading of the title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL COD…

The whole motionA motion was made by Stone and seconded by Morgan to introduce the following ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 by reading of the title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS - Introductory Reading; including an amendment on page 15 of 39 to add to that section "except within the golf course located within Bidwell Park;" and adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 31-13 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTERS 12R.02,12R.04, 12R.08, 12R.10, 12R.17, AND 12…

Aye Morgan, Sorensen, Stone, Gruendl, Goloff
No Ritter, Schwab

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May 7, 2013·Failed 2–5·parks·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Ritter to introduce the following ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 by reading of the title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CO…

The whole motionA motion was made by Schwab and seconded by Ritter to introduce the following ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 by reading of the title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, including the golf course in Bidwell Park - Introductory Reading;

Aye Ritter, Schwab
No Morgan, Sorensen, Stone, Gruendl, Goloff

The minutes

Read from the City’s minutes, every era of them (scanned ones by OCR), by matching each motion with the “AYES / NOES / ABSENT” lines below it and each name against that meeting’s roll call. A name the parser couldn’t match is left out, not guessed. The consent calendar (one vote adopting many routine items) is its own topic. Read the motion before drawing a conclusion: a “no” can be a vote against an amendment, not the policy.