REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 2025
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to order - Mayor Reynolds called the October 7, 2025 Regular Council meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA at 6:00 p.m. 10/7/25 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Carol Raner, Christian Science Practitioner, Christian Science Church
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. October 7, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director.
Employee Organizations:
Chico Management Employees, Stationary Engineers Local 39, Chico Fire Management Employees, Service Employees International Union – Trades & Crafts, United Public Employees of California – Local 792 - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a):
USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 - MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico -
Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a):
BCSC Case No. 22CV00190 - Turner v. City of Chico -
Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 48-25- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 252 & 260 E. 9th AVENUE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 043-051-032 RESOLUTION NO. 49-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM - 412 W. 12TH AVENUE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 043-620-021 Adopted resolutions authorizing sewer assessments to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works-Engineering)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 50-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-210-020) - DELFINA ENRIQUEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AND MAURICO ENRIQUEZ AND LATICIA ENRIQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS RESOLUTION NO. 51-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF 006-210-021)- MAURICIO ENRIQUEZ AND LETICIA ENRIQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Adopt - resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement and any related documents necessary to acquire real property in order to construct the North Esplanade Reconstruction Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works-Engineering)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. RESOLUTION NO. 52-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF CHICO SEPTIC TO SEWER REGIONALIZATION PROJECT Adopt - a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund Small Community Wastewater Program for the planning, design, and construction of the City of Chico Septic to Sewer Regionalization Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works-Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 9/16/25
2.4. Draft Minutes 9-16-25
2.5. RESOLUTION NO. 53-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A HISTORICAL PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 488 E 3RD STREET, APN 004-094-023 (CITY OF CHICO/ALEXANDER) The property owners of 488 E 3rd Street have submitted an application for an Historical Property Preservation Agreement as allowed under the Mills Act for purposes of property tax reduction. In exchange for a reduction of property taxes, the property owners agree to undertake certain enumerated activities to ensure the historic integrity and value of the property is maintained. Authorizing the proposed contract is consistent with City policies that encourage preservation of historic resources through public and private partnerships. (Madison Driscoll, Associate Planner)
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council on this matter were Vic Sbarbaro, Anne Perry, Stephen Hazel, and Ashley Murphy.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. PRESENTATION ON ALTERNATE CAMPING SITES by Erik Gustafson, Public Works Operations & Maintenance Director At its meeting of 9/16/25, the Council directed staff to return with options for alternative camping sites and options for possible collaborations with other entities.
Recommendation : Provide further direction.
5.1. Presentation
5.2. GROWTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE The Committee will review its recommendations and staff responses.
Recommendation : Provide further direction.
5.2. Report
5.3. SOUTH PARK DRIVE - ACCESS TO CAPER ACRES CLARIFICATION Staff requests Council direction on whether to retain the current one-way exit onto Woodland Avenue or relocate a two-way access at the east end of the Caper Acres parking lot as part of the South Park Drive Project. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends that the City Council provide direction on whether the final design for the South Park Drive Road Rehabilitation project should relocate the existing vehicle exit from its current location and create a bi-directional vehicle entrance/exit at the east end of the Caper Acres parking lot, or retain the existing vehicle exit at its current location.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
Section 605 of the City Charter states that the appointment of department heads is subject to confirmation by the City Council. In order to meet this requirement, City Council is being presented with the employment agreement for the Interim Fire Chief. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager) Recommendation :A. In compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the City Manager shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the Interim Fire Chief employment agreement as follows:
"The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with William Hack as the Interim Fire Chief; and the City Manager is proposing to appoint William Hack with an annual salary of $184,218.58."
B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of William Hack as Interim Fire Chief.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. MAYOR REYNOLDS REQUEST - TINY HOMES PLACED ON CHURCH LOTS At its meeting of 9/2/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion with staff bringing back information on the requirements of having tiny homes placed on church lots.
5.5. Mayor Reynolds’ Request
5.6. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - CHICO PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION (CPSA) - Information only Pursuant to the "Sunshine and Transparency" requirements of the negotiation process, the Council is provided a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the CPSA bargaining group. This initiates the two week "sunshining" period for City Council and community members to review the draft document. A final presentation will be brought forward to City Council for consideration at its meeting on October 21, 2025. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
6.2. Staff Report
6.3. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, Councilmembers may verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council is needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. to Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
October 7, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
10/7/25 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER- Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting of October 7, 2025 to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 421 Main Street, Chico CA. She announced all items on the agenda
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - Addressing the Council on the Closed Session matters was Stephen Hazel. There were no Council disqualifications. The City Council then adjourned into Conference Room 2 for Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director Employee Organizations: Chico Management Employees, Stationary Engineers Local 39, Chico Fire Management Employees, Service Employees International Union - Trades & Crafts, United Public Employees of California - Local 792 - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 - MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC Case No. 22CV00190 - Turner v. City of Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourned at ?? to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.