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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.

May 19, 2026·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.9.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to accept the Downtown Chico Business Association Final Report for the Downtown Business District Enhancement Program; and acknowledge DCBA's commitment to utiliz…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to accept the Downtown Chico Business Association Final Report for the Downtown Business District Enhancement Program; and acknowledge DCBA's commitment to utilize $15,000 of the final $32,500 payment for a Downtown Chico video marketing effort consistent with the PSA scope of services.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Nov 18, 2025·Carried 6–0·transportation·item 2.5.

A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to authorize a discretionary parking meter forgiveness program to occur in the Downtown Chico Business District annually on the Friday following Thanksgiving through t…

The whole motionA motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to authorize a discretionary parking meter forgiveness program to occur in the Downtown Chico Business District annually on the Friday following Thanksgiving through the last Friday in December and to include "Pink Friday" which is the Friday before Thanksgiving.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Abstained or recused van Overbeek

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Jul 8, 2025·Carried 6–0·budget/finance·item 5.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 37-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTI…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 37-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 07-25; APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT'S REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent Winslow

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May 20, 2025·Carried 6–1·parks·item 2.5.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to authorize a 3-year commitment with The Holiday's on Ice for Rink Rental and associated equipment, and authorize Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) t…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to authorize a 3-year commitment with The Holiday's on Ice for Rink Rental and associated equipment, and authorize Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) to operate and manage the Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza under the Cooperative Programming component of the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD.

Aye Hawley, Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Winslow

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Mar 18, 2025·Carried 7–0·budget/finance·item 5.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution: March 18, 2025 City Council Minutes oo Page|2 RESOLUTION 07-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, C…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution: March 18, 2025 City Council Minutes oo Page|2 RESOLUTION 07-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Oct 15, 2024·Carried 6–0·transportation·item 2.5.

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the annual parking meter forgiveness program, as amended to include Monday through Friday which would support of the Downtown Chico Business District…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the annual parking meter forgiveness program, as amended to include Monday through Friday which would support of the Downtown Chico Business District during the holiday season, running from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
Absent Reynolds
Abstained or recused van Overbeek

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Apr 2, 2024·Failed 1–6·transportation·item 6.3.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize the reconsideration of the Downtown Chico Streets Plan so that the City could still make the grant application deadline.

Aye Winslow
No Bennett, Morgan, van Overbeek, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge

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Mar 5, 2024·Carried 5–1·transportation·item 6.3.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize a . discussion regarding sending a letter to Caltrans to ask them to participate in the Downtown Chico Complete Streets Improvements Project.

Aye Bennett, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Morgan
Absent Tandon

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Aug 1, 2023·Carried 4–1·budget/finance·item 5.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve: 1) Supplemental Appropriation / Budget Modification (CA/BM) No. 2024-PWE-002, authorizing $225,000 for initial startup costs for this years' D…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve: 1) Supplemental Appropriation / Budget Modification (CA/BM) No. 2024-PWE-002, authorizing $225,000 for initial startup costs for this years' Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza; and 2) allow CARD to operate and manage the Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza under the Cooperative Programming component of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD.

Aye Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Coolidge
No Winslow
Absent Morgan, Reynolds

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Aug 1, 2023·Carried 5–0·budget/finance·item 5.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 53-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 53-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994

Aye Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
Absent Morgan, Reynolds

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Jun 6, 2023·Carried 4–3·other·item 5.10.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to look at developing a possible exception that would allow Council to approve additional establishments in the Downtown area on a case by…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to look at developing a possible exception that would allow Council to approve additional establishments in the Downtown area on a case by case basis, recognizing that any changes would result in amendments to the current Chico Municipal Code that currently limits the number of bars with Type 48 ABC licenses in the downtown area.

Aye Morgan, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds
No Bennett, Tandon, Coolidge

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May 2, 2023·Carried 6–1·elections/governance·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding a possible exception to the current Chico Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Type 48 ABC licenses which currently…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding a possible exception to the current Chico Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Type 48 ABC licenses which currently limits the number of bars in the downtown area. Councilmember van Overbeek wanted to discuss the addition of a "Paragraph D" which, if enacted, would authorize the Council to approve allowances when needed to that regulation.

Aye Bennett, Morgan, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Tandon

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Apr 18, 2023·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.4.

A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to refer Councilmember van Overbeek's request to discuss changing the references to Downtown Chico in Chico's public documents and signage to Historic Downtown C…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to refer Councilmember van Overbeek's request to discuss changing the references to Downtown Chico in Chico's public documents and signage to Historic Downtown Chico to the Internal Affairs Committee.

Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge

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Mar 7, 2023·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 6.4.

A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize discussion about changing the references to Downtown Chico in Chico's public documents and signage to "Historic Downtown Chico.”

Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge

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Feb 21, 2023·Carried 7–0·contracts·item 6.2.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to agendize a discussion at the March 7, 2023 meeting regarding an event in the Downtown Plaza. The DCBA is working on a replacement event/fundraiser for wh…

The whole motionA motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to agendize a discussion at the March 7, 2023 meeting regarding an event in the Downtown Plaza. The DCBA is working on a replacement event/fundraiser for what used to be Taste of Chico. The new event will be a concert in the Downtown Plaza that would include food, vendors, beer, wine, and a lineup of musicians. In order for this event to gain maximum participation, they would like to serve beer and wine. This would need a code amendment and possibly the creation of an application for use of alcohol on city p…

Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge

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  • Jul 14, 2026·7/14/26 Council Meeting

    …AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None ABSENT: van Overbeek 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ENTERTAINMENT ZONES IN DOWNTOWN AND MERIAM PARK Senate Bill (SB) 969, effective January 1, 2025, authorizes California cities to establish Entertainment Zones by ordinance, allowing adults 21 years of age and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating licensed businesses and c…

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  • Jun 2, 2026·6/2/26 Council Meeting

    …carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.1. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 5/18/26 RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND PBID PARKING PROPOSAL DISCUSSION At its meeting of 5/5/26, the Council voted 6-0-1 (van Overbeek disqualified) to refer the PBID parking proposal to the Internal Affairs Committee for further discussion and possible recommendations. The mot…

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  • May 19, 2026·5/19/26 Council Meeting - Budget Session Begins at 1:00 p.m.

    …ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.9. ACCEPTANCE OF DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (DCBA) FINAL REPORT ON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) submitted its Final Report for the Downtown Business District Enhancement Program, funded through the American Resc…

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  • May 5, 2026·5/5/26 Council Meeting

    …provider meets the minimum commercial general liability coverage. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.6. DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PARK & GO INITIATIVE The Downtown Chico Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) requested that the City of Chico participate in and support a three-month Park & Go Initiative pilot program providing…

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  • Apr 21, 2026·4/21/26 Council Meeting

    …w, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: O’Brien, van Overbeek Council took a break at 7:17 p.m. The meeting was reconvened and all members were present. April 21, 200602=~* Oe City Council Minutes a 7 Page|3 5.3. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT - ALTERNATIVES - Continued from 4/7/26 Council Meeting The Downtown Revitalization Project was a comprehensive planning effort to address access, mobility and infrastructure improvements in downtown Chico while enhancing safety for vehi…

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  • Apr 7, 2026·4/7/26 Council Meeting

    …re present when they reconvened. City Attorney Ryan Jones announced that Council met in closed session on Item 2.4 - City Manager Recruitment - Direction was provided; no final action was taken. 5.3. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT - ALTERNATIVES The Downtown Revitalization Project is a comprehensive planning effort to address access, mobility and infrastructure improvements in downtown Chico while enhancing safety for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, improvi…

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  • Mar 17, 2026·3/17/26 Council Meeting

    …of $185,377.50." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O’Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None 5.4. COUNCILMEMBER O'BRIEN REQUEST - REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN At its meeting of 2/17/26, Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding revitalization of the Downtown area. Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified from this discussion due to owning property within 500 feet of the area being discussed. He left the c…

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  • Mar 3, 2026·3/3/26 Council Meeting & Posted Addendum

    …uld verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council was needed in order for staff to agendize. ENTERTAINMENT ZONE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA — Mayor Reynolds A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to suspend the 30-day rule and bring back a discussion item at the next meeting for an entertainment zone for the downtown area. March 3, 2026 : City Council Min…

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