58 roll calls for “bidwell park”
Jul 14, 2026·Carried 6–0·water/utilities·item 5.6.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion with Bidwell Park & Playground to discuss ways to improve the water quality of the Big Chico Creek, including the understanding of i… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion with Bidwell Park & Playground to discuss ways to improve the water quality of the Big Chico Creek, including the understanding of it, and bring recommendations back to the Council. Also, request a presentation from Dr. Bodin. Finally, direct staff to look into participating in a swimmer illness study. Councilmember O'Brien made a friendly amendment to try and determine a cause for the contamination so something could be done about it. Also, allow for action to be taken once there is…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent van Overbeek
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Jun 2, 2026·Carried 7–0·parks·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 19, 2026·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to request a presentation by California State Parks for an update on the status of the Bidwell Mansion.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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Apr 7, 2026·Carried 6–1·parks·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on the Bidwell Mansion and what Council would like to see there.
Aye Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No Hawley
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Feb 3, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct the Police Chief to implement his recommendations for the Park. Specifically, to initiate an ordinance or park rule amendments establishing a 15-… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct the Police Chief to implement his recommendations for the Park. Specifically, to initiate an ordinance or park rule amendments establishing a 15-mph maximum speed limit for electric bicycles within the One Mile and Five Mile recreation loops of Bidwell Park, including associated signage, education, and enforcement measures. Additionally, direct Public Works (Engineering and Operations & Maintenance) Departments to clearly identify pedestrian and e- bikes/bicycle/alternative modes of transportation…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Dec 2, 2025·Carried 7–0·parks·item 6.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion to make Bidwell Park safer from electric bikes. Councilmember Goldstein made a friendly amendment to make the discussion citywide… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion to make Bidwell Park safer from electric bikes. Councilmember Goldstein made a friendly amendment to make the discussion citywide, rather than just Bidwell Park. The friendly amendment was accepted.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Mar 18, 2025·Carried 7–0·parks·item 5.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to meet with CARD representatives to begin discussions regarding a possible partnership pertaining to City Plaza, Children's Park, Comanch… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to meet with CARD representatives to begin discussions regarding a possible partnership pertaining to City Plaza, Children's Park, Comanche Creek area, Teichert Ponds, and Depot Park for an enhanced focus on recreation, with those ideas to include thoughts on sequencing and capacity, with staff to bring the information back to the Council for discussion. A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Winslow to first refer the discussion to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Mar 4, 2025·Carried 7–0·parks·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion about directing the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to come up with a 20- year vision or plan for Bidwell Park, with a lis… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion about directing the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to come up with a 20- year vision or plan for Bidwell Park, with a list of priorities, as well as doing this without the hiring of a consultant.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Jan 28, 2025·Carried 7–0·homelessness·item 6.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion at the next meeting regarding directing the City Attorney to review Chico Municipal Code 2.68.030 which authorizes the Mayor to d… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize a discussion at the next meeting regarding directing the City Attorney to review Chico Municipal Code 2.68.030 which authorizes the Mayor to declare an emergency and if this authority could be used to permanently close Bidwell Park, Lindo Channel, and Teichert Pond to people camping within those areas and having camp fires once the vegetation dries out. By approving this motion, the Council waived its own rule regarding a 30-day delay to bring back a Councilmember’s request and will consider th…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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Jan 28, 2025·Carried 7–0·land use·item 5.1.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to confirm the individual nominations made by Councilmembers Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien and Vice Mayor Bennett for citizens to serve for four-years on the followi… The whole motion
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to confirm the individual nominations made by Councilmembers Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien and Vice Mayor Bennett for citizens to serve for four-years on the following Commissions: Arts Commission Dustin Vaught Olivia Gomez Cerullo Marquita Goodman Ciara Barsotti Bidwell Park and Playground Commission Marianne Paiva Megan Thomas Petty Martin Nichols Frank Willis, Jr. Climate Action Commission Jared Geiser Anna Alexander JoAna Brooks Grace Hoopingarner Planning Commission Ryan Sharpe Ann Bykerk-Kauffman Larry Wahl Ton…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
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May 7, 2024·Carried 7–0·parks·item 6.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize a discussion of a potential amendments to CMC 12R.32.070 to prohibit motorized vehicles and allow two-way bicycle/pedestrian traffic on Peterson Memo… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize a discussion of a potential amendments to CMC 12R.32.070 to prohibit motorized vehicles and allow two-way bicycle/pedestrian traffic on Peterson Memorial Drive and South Park Drive in Bidwell Park.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
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Sep 5, 2023·Carried 7–0·parks·item 5.6.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 58-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING GRANT OF LICENSE TO CALIFORNIA S… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 58-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING GRANT OF LICENSE TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO FOR ENCROACHMENT ON CITY PROPERTY-BIDWELL BOWL AMPHITHEATER, as amended to: (1) include a yearly review by the Council regarding the usage fees to ensure access to all citizens; and (2) include a statement in the Grant of License regarding the University Policy being responsible for the security of the amphitheater.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
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Mar 7, 2023·Carried 7–0·parks·item 5.5.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to create a code amendment that would outline a permit process similar to what was used at the Bidwell Golf Course, with City Manager approv… The whole motion
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to create a code amendment that would outline a permit process similar to what was used at the Bidwell Golf Course, with City Manager approval to allow for alcohol consumption in the City Plaza for special events.
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
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Mar 7, 2023·Carried 5–2·parks·item 5.2.
The original motion to confirm the appointment of John Blachley, Nichole Nava, and Jinny Sheer to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds
No Winslow, Coolidge
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Mar 7, 2023·Carried 6–1·parks·item 5.1.
The original motion to keep holding monthly Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meetings and the Climate Action Commission to be changed to meeting only when needed
Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Winslow
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