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Bidwell Bowl

Theatre

Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. Located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California, the city had a population of 101,475 in the 2020 census, an increase from 86,187 in the 2010 census. Chico is the cultural and economic center of the northern Sacramento Valley, as well as the most populous city in California north of the capital city of Sacramento. The city is known as a college town, as the home of California State University, Chico, and for Bidwell Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world.

BBidwell Bowl
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Council minutes that name “bidwell bowl” (2008 on).

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 motionA 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

The minutes

Sep 18, 2018·Carried 7–0·parks·item 3.4.

A motion was made by Councilmember Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Fillmer to authorize Staff to move forward with an amendment to the Chico Municipal Code setting park closure times to 11:00 p.m. for all parks, including the City Plaza…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Fillmer to authorize Staff to move forward with an amendment to the Chico Municipal Code setting park closure times to 11:00 p.m. for all parks, including the City Plaza; to approve the security cameras as recommended by staff as well as accepting the recommendations pertaining to Bidwell Bowl, BBQ restrictions, and obstructing City staff/contractors during the course of work.

Aye Coolidge, Ory, Schwab, Sorensen, Stone, Fillmer, Morgan

The minutes

Jun 5, 2018·Carried 7–0·parks·item 4.5.

ding that might address concerns with the Bidwell Bowl. A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Ory to ask staff to meet with CARD representatives to discuss if there is an ability to add sworn park rangers at CARD facilities (e…

The whole motionding that might address concerns with the Bidwell Bowl. A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Ory to ask staff to meet with CARD representatives to discuss if there is an ability to add sworn park rangers at CARD facilities (e.g. parks). The friendly amendment was accepted.

Aye Coolidge, Fillmer, Ory, Schwab, Sorensen, Stone, Morgan

The minutes

BBidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Park·Wrong?

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park was a historic building with surrounding land in Chico, California, United States. It is listed as a California Historical…

LLaxson Auditorium

Laxson Auditorium

Theatre·Wrong?

Chico State's primary performance hall (1,200 seats) hosting university performances and touring artists.

GGateway Science Museum

Gateway Science Museum

Museum·625 Esplanade·Closed · opens Thu 11 am·Wrong?

CSU Chico-based museum featuring biodiversity exhibits, native plant gardens, and interactive student projects.