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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.

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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Nov 1, 2022·Carried 5–1·land use·item 5.3.

A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Bidwell Park & Playground Commission recommendations for the following proposed Chico Municipal Code amendments or actions: 1. Designating all City Parks…

The whole motionA motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Bidwell Park & Playground Commission recommendations for the following proposed Chico Municipal Code amendments or actions: 1. Designating all City Parks as Drug Free Zones. 2. Changing the closing time for City parks and greenways from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., except City Plaza and for the Observatory Upper Park closing times would remain at 11:00 p.m. 3. Reducing the speed limit for vehicles and bicycles in Lower Bidwell Park from 20 mph to 15 mph. 4. Staff providing more specific information to the Ra…

Aye Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
No Brown
Absent O'Brien

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Mar 16, 2021·Carried 5–2·parks·item 5.2.

A motion was made by Councilmember Huber and seconded by Councilmember Brown to accept the Implementation Plan and direct staff to implement the Plan in conjunction with the Upper Park Road reconstruction project, and approve allocating $10…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Huber and seconded by Councilmember Brown to accept the Implementation Plan and direct staff to implement the Plan in conjunction with the Upper Park Road reconstruction project, and approve allocating $108,000 during the FY21-22 Capital Project Budget cycle for necessary technology and equipment to implement managed parking in Upper Bidwell Park. A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Morgan to direct staff to also find a way to offer one free day a week or a series of free days to be determined by staff. That amendment was accepted.

Aye Brown, Huber, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds
No Denlay, Coolidge

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

    …accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None ABSENT: van Overbeek 5.7. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - PARKING ACCESS IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK At its meeting of 6/2/26, Council voted to agendize Councilmember Winslow's request to discuss parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park. Council discussed this matter but did not take action. 5.8. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - Non…

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

    …scussion of water quality in Big Chico Creek. , The motion carried by the following vote: ‘ AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None PARKING AND ACCESS IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK - Councilmember Winslow A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'…

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  • Oct 15, 2024·10/15/24 City Council

    …s in the Chico Municipal Code (CMC) to 1) designate all City Parks as Drug Free Zones; and 2) change the closing time for City parks and greenways from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., except City Plaza and Upper Bidwell Park whereby the closing times would remain at 11:00 p.m. Staff also requested CMC Chapter 12.17 entitled "Humboldt Neighborhood Park, and CMC Sections 12R.04.275 and 12.18.360 entitled "Ball Field Lighting Curfew - Wildwood Park" be repealed since th…

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  • Sep 3, 2024·9/3/24 City Council

    …. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) 2.4. MINUTE ORDER NO. 05-24 - MINUTE ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE OF THE ROD AND GUN CLUB FACILITY IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK TO THE CHICO ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC. The Council was asked to approve a minute order authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease of the Rod & Gun Club facility in Upper Bidwell Park to the Chico Rod & Gun Club. At its 5/20/24 meeting, the Bidw…

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  • May 21, 2024·5/21/24 City Council

    …k Management) 2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 5/7/24 2.5. MINUTE ORDER NO. 03-24 - MINUTE ORDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE OF THE CHICO COMMUNITY OBSERVATORY IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK TO THE CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Approve a minute order authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease of the Observatory in Upper Bidwell Park to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD). At its 3/25/24 meeting, the Bidw…

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  • Oct 17, 2023·10/17/23 City Council

    …eting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 39-23 which authorized the submittal of a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application to rehabilitate and improve trail access to Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park. In its review of the City's application, the CA Department of Parks & Recreation notified staff that the resolution contained an error and that the name of the legislative law allocating funding for this grant needed to be changed from the "Safe…

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  • Oct 3, 2023·10-3-23 City Council Meeting - Continued to October 17, 2023 Due to Audio Problems

    …meeting, the City Council approved Resolution No. 39-23 to authorize the submittal of a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application to rehabilitate and improve trail access to Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park. In its review of the City’s application, the CA Department of Parks & Recreation notified Staff that the resolution contained an error and that the name of the legislative law allocating funding for this grant needs to be changed from the "Safe,…

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  • Jun 6, 2023·6/6/23 City Council

    …mittal of an application for a California State Parks and Recreation Recreational Trails Program (RTP) seeking an approximate $350,000 grant to rehabilitate and improve trail access to Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park. No additional budget funds will be required for the 12% local match. 2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 40-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO TH…

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