ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 21, 2025 Minutes
1.1. Call to order - Mayor Reynolds called the October 21, 2025, Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Eileen Brownell
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent: None
1.5. October 21, 2025, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session regarding the following items:
2.1 Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.2 Existing Litigation - Warren v. Chico - This item was not heard.
2.3 Pending Litigation - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.4 Existing Litigation - Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition v. Chico - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the Consent Agenda, as read
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 54-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE CHICO PUBLIC
SAFETY ASSOCIATION REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 (2025 MOU-PSA)" Adopted a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Chico and Chico Public Safety Association (CPSA) which modified the pay and benefit provisions applicable to CPSA, resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 55-25 - 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 AT 2245 CEANOTHUS AVENUE (PORTION OF 015-460-003) - MAPLEWOOD, LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. 56-25 - 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 AT 2244/2246 CEANOTHUS AVENUE (PORTION OF 015-480-095) - MICHAEL E. DIETZ AND KIM M. DIETZ, TRUSTEES OF THE MICHAEL AND KIM DIETZ FAMILY TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 3, 2007 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST, AND
LUCY MARGARET DIETZ, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DIETZ LIVING TRUST, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST, AND DIETZ RENTALS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST
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RESOLUTION NO. 57-25 - 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 AT 2280 CEANOTHUS AVENUE (PORTION OF 015-490-002) - GERALD ALLEN CAVANESS, TRUSTEE OF THE GERALD ALLEN CAVANESS REVOCABLE TRUST OF 2011, DATED OCTOBER 10, 2011, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST AND DELENA CAVANESS, TRUSTEE OF THE DELENA A. CAVANESS REVOCABLE TRUST OF 2011, DATED JUNE 13, 2011, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST
Adopted resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement and any related documents necessary to acquire real property in order to construct the 2026 Road Rehabilitation - Ceanothus Avenue Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
2.3 RESOLUTION NO. 58-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY
CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY
Adopted a resolution authorizing staff to execute an application to the California Department of Transportation Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance)
2.4. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL: S24-01, Autumn Leaf Estates, Phase 1 Final Map (Epick Homes) - Information only
2.5. APPOINTMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT Reappointed Dr. Larry Kirk to serve a four-year term as the City representative on the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District (BCMVCD). (Deboarh R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)
2.6. CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZING FULL COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT FOR THE JESUS CENTER'S
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT OPPORTUNITY Endorsed the Jesus Center's grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program by signing a Letter of Support. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance)
2.7. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/7/25
2.8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority. The Council was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council was Sam Barber.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ORDERING FORMATION OF CHICO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A55 - AUTUMN LEAF
ESTATES SUBDIVISION
A condition of approval of a final subdivision map required property owner, Autumn Leaf, Inc., a California Nord Avenue and Henshaw Avenue, APN 042-020-009 & 105. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
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Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke. The hearing was closed A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to adopt the following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING
FORMATION OF A MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVING A DECLARATION OF
CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING THERETO CITY OF CHICO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. A55 - AUTUMN LEAF ESTATES SUBDIVISION The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE ALTERNATE CAMPING SITE - Verbal report At its meeting of 10/7/25, the Council directed staff to return with options for enhancements at the alternative camping site located at Eaton and Cohasset. (Verbal report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Operations & Maintenance Director)
Addressing the Council on this matter was Lynn Overholtzer, Robin McCollum and Lori Mason.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve staff's recommendations regarding proposed Code of Conduct updates to include not allowing structures other than tents, for residents to stay in their assigned space, to prohibit gas cans, generators, electrical cords and propane tanks of any size, to allow animal fencing that is previously approved, and begin enforcing no camping to the six individuals who have been reassessed and are now eligible to live at Genesis or Torres Shelter. In addition to Code of Conduct, increase Jesus Center staffing to 7 days a week and have AG Security expansion for neighboring business and residents and reevaluate in the future.
A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Reynolds to have this come back to Council in two to three months for a review. This amendment was accepted to come back in two months.
A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Winslow to increase the dumpster capacity. This amendment was accepted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDING CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC) TITLES 10, 14, 16, 16R, AND 18R
The Public Works - Engineering Department proposed updates to several titles of the Chico Municipal Code (CMC). The proposed amendments to the CMC were to adhere to regulatory changes, follow City Council directives, implement process enhancements, promote modern engineering practices, and provide long-term sustainability to City infrastructure. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering) A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to introduce the following ordinances, by reading of titles only, with two additional codified resolutions as follows:
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 14 STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 16 BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 60-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 16R BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE - Codified RESOLUTION NO. 61-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE - Codified
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.3. CONSIDERATION OF 9-17-25 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. BUTTE COUNTY TAX SHARING AGREEMENT
The Committee discussed the agreement and agreements of other jurisdictions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept as information only.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Winslow
CALPERS PRESENTATION
The Committee received a presentation on the most recent CaPERS data and unfunded liability information.
Discussion included how to lower the unfunded liability and possibly outsourcing some City services.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to consider a conversation about options for trying to decrease the unfunded pension liability going forward.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, O' Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Hawley
C. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FORMULA
The Committee discussed the City's current policy of not lowering the fees when the index decreases and using the rolling three-year average.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt Finance Committee's recommendation to adopt a change formalizing lowering the development fees when the index decreases.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: van Overbeek
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5.4. CONSIDERATION OF 10-06-25 INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION A. CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.44 AMENDMENTS - MASSAGE ORDINANCE (WAIVERS) The Committee met and discussed additional changes to the massage ordinance to address the issues referred by Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept the report and to have staff bring back the amended ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.5. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND UPDATE TO APPENDIX B-3 The Administrative Services Director requested approval of the reorganization of the Administrative Services Department, reclassifying three administrative positions as well as an update to Appendix B-3 reflecting these changes. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to approve the reorganization as requested.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.6. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - BIKE AND SCOOTER SHARING PROGRAM At its meeting of 9/16/25, the Council voted to agendize a discussion of the creation of a bike or scooter share program and policies that might limit it.
Addressing the Council on this item were Jesse Horgan and Raymond Swope.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to request that staff come back with regulations and an implementation plan that would allow approval of shared mobility devices to include bikes or scooters. Regulations to include operation, maintenance and liability for the City Staff to also explore partnerships with Chico State, Explore Butte and CARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.7. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items were provided for the Council's information. No action could be taken on items under this section unless the Council agreed to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS THOUGH JUNE 30, 2025 - Information Only
6.3. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
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ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:39 p.m. to Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Date Approved: /drp 11/18/25
Nitrand Person
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - October 21, 2025 Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting of October 21, 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 - There were no speakers to address the Council. There were no Council disqualifications. The City Council then adjourned into Conference Room 2 for Closed Session at 5:03 p.m.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
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
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 - This item was not heard.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1). Case: XXXXX vs. City of Chico: (WC Claim No. 196087286-001/196087550-001) - Council was briefed, direction was provided, no further action was taken.
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition vs. City of Chico et al Case No. 24CV03294 - Council was briefed, direction was, provided, no further action was taken.
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None.
3. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 5:36 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Date Approved: /drp 11/18/25
chrad, pho
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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