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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.

Apr 16, 2013·Carried 6–0·parks·item 3.1.

A motion was made by Stone and seconded by Sorensen to uphold the appeal, thereby overturning the Bidwell Park and Commission's denial of a permit for a 5K obstacle course in Lower Bidwell Park (The "Bidwell Challenge") (MMX Racing, Inc.) a…

The whole motionA motion was made by Stone and seconded by Sorensen to uphold the appeal, thereby overturning the Bidwell Park and Commission's denial of a permit for a 5K obstacle course in Lower Bidwell Park (The "Bidwell Challenge") (MMX Racing, Inc.) and direct staff to bring back a resolution that includes the necessary findings and right-away conditions regarding the starting time and date of event and the acknowledgment of this as a one-time operation or event.

Aye Morgan, Ritter, Sorensen, Stone, Gruendl, Goloff
Abstained or recused Schwab

The minutes

Aug 21, 2012·Carried 7–0·parks·item 2.

A motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Goloff to direct the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to continue further discussion and forward a recommendation to the Council on prohibiting smoking in all City parks, with the possible…

The whole motionA motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Goloff to direct the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to continue further discussion and forward a recommendation to the Council on prohibiting smoking in all City parks, with the possible exception of the Bidwell Golf Course, and to establish clear rules on smoking in vehicles in the parks.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Aug 21, 2012·Carried 7–0·parks·item 2.

A motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Goloff to direct the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to continue further discussion and forward a recommendation to the Council on prohibiting smoking in all City parks, with the possible…

The whole motionA motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Goloff to direct the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to continue further discussion and forward a recommendation to the Council on prohibiting smoking in all City parks, with the possible exception of the Bidwell Golf Course, and to establish clear rules on smoking in vehicles in the parks.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Nov 15, 2011·Carried 6–0·parks·item 2.2.

A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Goloff to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 82-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT …

The whole motionA motion was made by Walker and seconded by Goloff to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 82-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE IRON CANYON FISH LADDER REHABILITATION PROJECT and if further funding actions are needed, staff will update the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission and Council with either a staff report at a future meeting or through a memorandum.

Aye Evans, Goloff, Gruendl, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab
Absent Holcombe

The minutes

Sep 20, 2011·Carried 7–0·parks·item 4.2.

A motion was made by Flynn and seconded by Evans to approve the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission 2011-2012 Work Plan as presented.

Aye Evans, Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe, Sorensen, Walker, Schwab

The minutes

Feb 16, 2010·Carried 5–2·parks·item 4.2.

A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Nickell to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 12-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATEWIDE PA…

The whole motionA motion was made by Walker and seconded by Nickell to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 12-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (PROPOSITION 84) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIDWELL PARK DISC GOLF/TRAILHEAD PROJECT

Aye Flynn, Gruendl, Walker, Nickell, Holcombe
No Wahl, Schwab

The minutes

Jan 19, 2010·Failed 3–4·land use·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Wahl and seconded by Nickell to approve the allocation of $52,000 of Prop 40 funds for: (1) completion of the Hwy. 32 disc golf long course, including implementation of all associated mitigation measures called for by t…

The whole motionA motion was made by Wahl and seconded by Nickell to approve the allocation of $52,000 of Prop 40 funds for: (1) completion of the Hwy. 32 disc golf long course, including implementation of all associated mitigation measures called for by the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan Environmental Impact Report; and (2) placement of 18 disc golf targets in appropriate locations in existing parks and facilities outside of Bidwell Park. Councilmember Walker asked for a friendly amendment to the motion that would clarify "up to $52,000" and be contingent on an approved MOU, with in-kind services to…

Aye Wahl, Walker, Nickell
No Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe, Schwab

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Jul 7, 2009·Carried 7–0·housing·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Flynn and seconded by Holcombe to adopt the following resolution: RDA RESOLUTION NO. 09-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE 2009-10 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Agency A…

The whole motionA motion was made by Flynn and seconded by Holcombe to adopt the following resolution: RDA RESOLUTION NO. 09-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE 2009-10 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Agency Action - with it noted that Boardmember Wahl was disqualified on the community organization allocation pertaining to the Salvation Army and was continuing to vote against the approval and funding for the Bidwell Park Apartments.

Aye Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe, Wahl, Walker, Nickell, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 2, 2009·Carried 7–0·parks·item C.

A motion was made by Flynn and seconded by Holcombe to approve the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission 2009/2010 Work Plan as presented.

Aye Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe, Wahl, Walker, Nickell, Schwab

The minutes

Jun 2, 2009·Carried 6–1·parks·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Wahl and seconded by Walker to adopt the resolution approving the negative declaration and amending Section 12R.04.250 entitled "Hang-gliding and para-gliding - Prohibited" of the Chico Municipal Code to allow individua…

The whole motionA motion was made by Wahl and seconded by Walker to adopt the resolution approving the negative declaration and amending Section 12R.04.250 entitled "Hang-gliding and para-gliding - Prohibited" of the Chico Municipal Code to allow individuals with the appropriate para-gliding rating and a permit from the City to paraglide at designated launching and landing sites in Bidwell Park. Mayor Schwab asked that the motion include the language "paragliding excluded" on Sundays and Mondays. The friendly amendment was not accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 36-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF…

Aye Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe, Wahl, Walker, Nickell
No Schwab

The minutes

Apr 21, 2009·Carried 4–3·parks·item 4.2.

A motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Flynn to accept - The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission's (7-0) recommendedation that the City Council relocate the short disc golf course to an 11-acre site located behind Caper Acres in Lower Bidwell Park.

Aye Schwab, Flynn, Gruendl, Holcombe
No Nickell, Walker, Wahl

The minutes

Feb 17, 2009·Carried 5–0·parks·item 4.4.

A motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Walker to refer the consideration of sites to relocate the short disc golf course to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission, with the Commission to provide its recommendations to the Council…

The whole motionA motion was made by Holcombe and seconded by Walker to refer the consideration of sites to relocate the short disc golf course to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission, with the Commission to provide its recommendations to the Council within 60 days and to report back at the April 21st meeting of the Council regarding the selection of sites and the criteria used to determine locations. It was also requested that CARD be formally invited to enter into the discussions regarding locating a site for the short course.

Aye Walker, Flynn, Gruendl, Wahl, Holcombe
Abstained or recused Nickell, Schwab

The minutes

Nov 18, 2008·Carried 5–0·land use·item 4.

A motion was made by Councilmember Wahl and seconded by Councilmember Bertagna to approve 1. Conduct a public hearing to hear testimony regarding the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan Update and the associated environmental impact report;…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Wahl and seconded by Councilmember Bertagna to approve 1. Conduct a public hearing to hear testimony regarding the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan Update and the associated environmental impact report; 2. Adopt the resolution certifying the Final EIR prepared for the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan Update;3. Adopt the resolution making findings regarding environmental effects, and adopting a mitigation and monitoring program for the project; and3. Adopt the resolution making findings regarding environmental effects, and adopting a mitigation and mo…

Aye Bertagna, Flynn, Gruendl, Wahl, Holcombe
Abstained or recused Nickell, Schwab

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.