REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 2025
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to order -
Mayor Reynolds called the November 18, 2025 Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. 11/18/25 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Michael Boyle
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Council met with staff on the Closed Session matters. It was noted for the record that Councilmember O'Brien arrived after roll call at 3:00 p.m. However, all Councilmembers were present when recessing to the 3rd Floor Conference Room. All items were discussed; direction was
provided. No final actions were taken.
2.1. Public Employment - City Attorney - Council discussed this item; direction was provided and no formal action was taken.
2.2. Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.3. Existing Litigation - Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.4. Existing Litigation - Thai Thao v. City of Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.5. Public Employment - City Manager - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
1.6. Proclamation – Global Entrepreneurship Week Proclamation
2. CONSENT AGENDA -
Item 2.5 was removed from the agenda for further discussion by Council.
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2617 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADDING CHAPTER 5.44 TO THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHICO - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
Adopted an ordinance amending Title 5 of the Chico Municipal Code to add Chapter 5.44 to establish basic operational standards for the conduct of massage establishments in the City including time, place and manner regulations (e.g., hours of operation), as well as establishing basic health, hygiene, safety and advertising practices. (Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor)
2.1. Ordinance - Massage Regulations
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 63-25 - 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 2233 CEANOTHUS AVENUE (PORTION OF 015-460-005) - JOSE V. GUZMAN AND HIDY ROSE GUZMAN Adopted a resolution 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)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. RESOLUTION NO. 64.25 - 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 1260 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-020) - ANDERLAND, LLC., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. 65-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1265 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-141-007) - BLACK DIAMOND HOLDINGS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY CO.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-25 - 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 1263 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-141-013) - BLACK DIAMOND HOLDINGS, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 67-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 846 W SACRAMENTO AVENUE (PORTION OF 043-180-040) - BLACK DIAMOND HOLDINGS, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 68-25 - 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 1218 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-018) - EQUITY TRUST COMPANY AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF HELENE PAYNE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 9% INTEREST; EQUITY TRUST COMPANY AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALEXANDER PAYNE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT,AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 41% INTEREST; EQUITY TRUST COMPANY AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONNIE SANCHEZ INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 41% INTEREST; EQUITY TRUST COMPANY AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF PETER JACQUEROT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 9% INTEREST RESOLUTION NO. 69-25 - 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 1252 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-019) - GEORGE N. CLANTON AND GUADALUPE E. CLANTON, AS TRUSTEES OF THE CLANTON FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST UDT DATED JUNE 7, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 70-25 - 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 1267 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-141-006) - GREGORY S. BRUCE AND ELISABETTA F. BRUCE, AS TRUSTEES OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, OF THE GREGORY & ELISABETTA BRUCE FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 12, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 71-25 - 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 1111 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-161-014) - ROBERT B. MARTIN AND STACIE M. MARTIN AS TRUSTEES OF THE MARTIN FAMILY TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 72-25 - 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 848 RANCHERIA DRIVE (PORTION OF 043-180-015) - TRAVIS MARI AND JESSYCA MARI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS RESOLUTION NO. 73-25 - 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 1100 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-162-018) - BRUCE F. MILLER AND SUSAN R. MILLER, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE BRUCE F. MILLER AND SUSAN R. MILLER FAMILY TRUST RESOLUTION NO. 74-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 833 W 1ST AVENUE (PORTION OF 043-180-054) - ALLEN L. RENVILLE, TRUSTEE OF THE ALLEN L. RENVILLE REVOCABLE TRUST OF 2021, DATED DECEMBER 8, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 75-25 - 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 1205 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-141-012) - SERENITY APARTMENTS OF CHICO, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 76-25 - 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 1282 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-022) - CHANDLER JARED DUNLAP, A SINGLE MAN RESOLUTION NO. 77-25 - 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 1287 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-141-005) - ADAM R. THOMAS, A SINGLE MAN RESOLUTION NO. 78-25 - 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 1210 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-017) - JANET BORELLO WELLERSDICK AND ARTHUR JOSEPH WELLERSDICK, JR., WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 79-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THEPURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THEACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 848 W 2ND AVENUE (PORTION OF 043-142-016) - MICHELE WITT AND COY WITT, WIFE AND HUSBAND AND GABINO J. CABALLERO, JR., A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS RESOLUTION NO. 80-25 - 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 1120 AND 1110 N. CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-162-025 AND 043-162-017) - TAE KYUN KIM, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE WON FAMILY TRUST, DATED JUNE 5, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. 81-25 - 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 1274 N CEDAR STREET (PORTION OF 043-142-021) - AHMED E. SUBLABAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE AHMED E. SUBLABAN REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED JUNE 11, 2021 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 N. Cedar Street Improvement Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DESIGNATING CITY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS OF FUNDS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Adopt - a resolution of an updated list of authorized City Officers for Local Agency Investment Fund. California Government Code §16429.1 which requires an updated list of City Officers authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARKING METER FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
The City Council is being requested to permanently authorize the annual free-Friday parking meter forgiveness program in support of the Downtown Chico Business District. This program has been conducted for several years. The meter forgiveness days would occur starting the Friday after Thanksgiving through the last Friday in December. 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. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering) This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda at the request of Mayor Reynolds.
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/21/25 AND 11/4/25 10/21/25 Draft Minutes
11/4/25 Draft Minutes
2.7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.5
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Members of the public addressed the Council at this time 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 were Jason Anderson, Jamie Howington, Sharon Johnson, G. Gold and Lynne Overholtzer.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE
The Administrative Services Director will provide a presentation discussing the City of Chico's financial update after the close of fiscal year 2024-25 considering updated projections. Included in the discussion will be the General, Measure H, Sewer, Parking and Private Development Funds, as well as the estimated General Fund surplus and estimated additional costs for fully funding Fire's Engine One. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends the acceptance of the report and approval of appropriating one-time surplus funds for priority, currently unfunded projects.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF A MEDIAN AND ROUNDABOUT SAFETY ORDINANCE Staff recommends introducing an ordinance that specifically prohibits stopping, standing, or remaining within medians, roundabouts, and within or immediately adjacent to retail driveway exit and entry points along public roadways. The objective is to promote community safety, reduce accident risks (including pedestrian fatalities), preserve traffic flow, and protect the public right-of-way for safe movement. (Report - Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
Recommendation : The Chief of Police recommends City Council introduce the following ordinance by reading of title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADDING CHAPTER 10.36 TO TITLE 10 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING PEDESTRIANS ON MEDIANS AND OTHER ROADWAY AREAS
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. CONSIDERATION OF 11-03-25 INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.3. IAC Recommendations
B.
PARKLET ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
The Committee met and discussed the status of parklets downtown.
Recommendation : The Committee recommends (3-0) that Council direct staff to 1) meet with stakeholders to gather input; 2) research cities with successful parklet programs; 3) review parklet designs that were created with American Rescue Plan Act funds to determine if they are still relevant and feasible; 4) present Council with multiple design options focusing solely on temporary parklet designs in anticipation of the downtown access plan construction. The designs should be functional, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and economically feasible. (Continued on next page) C.
SPEED SURVEYS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Committee met and reviewed the speed survey results.
Recommendation : The Committee recommends (3-0) to Council to approve the Traffic Regulation Amendment (TRA) #875 by adopting the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING TRAFFIC REGULATION AMENDMENT NO. 875 A.
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18R AMENDMENTS
The Committee met and discussed CMC amendments that were referred to the IAC at the 10/21/25 City Council meeting with regards to 1) stormwater runoff calculations; 2) pavement design standards; 3) streetlighting design standards; 4) traffic impact analysis thresholds.
Recommendation : The Committee recommends (3-0) that the Council 1) approve the staff recommendations regarding the stormwater runoff calculations and the amended pavement design standards; 2) change the proposed traffic impact analysis threshold to 100 peak hour trips; 3) direct staff to review the streetlight foundation standard calculations provided by the Chico Builders Association to determine if they will be sufficient to meet public safety standards and present that analysis in the staff report when the ordinance comes before Council.
B.
PARKLET ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Councilmember van Overbeek recused himself from this item.
Recommendation : The Committee recommends (3-0) that Council direct staff to 1) meet with stakeholders to gather input; 2) research cities with successful parklet programs; 3) review parklet designs that were created with American Rescue Plan Act funds to determine if they are still relevant and feasible; 4) present Council with multiple design options focusing solely on temporary parklet designs in anticipation of the downtown access plan construction. The designs should be functional, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and economically feasible. (Continued on next page)
5.4. CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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 Assistant City Manager. (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 Assistant City Manager Employment Agreement as follows:
"The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Erik Gustafson as the Assistant City Manager ; and the City Manager is proposing to appoint Erik Gustafson with an annual salary of $187,000.00." B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of Erik Gustafson as the Assistant City Manager
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. 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. ANNUAL REBUDGETS OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 INTO FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND REPORT ON CONFIRMING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND INTERNAL BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 - Information only
6.2. Staff Report - Budget Modifications
6.2. Staff Report - Rebudgets
6.3. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - CHICO FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CFME) - 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 CFME 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 December 2, 2025. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
6.3. Staff Report
6.4. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS -
None
7. ADJOURNMENT -
Adjourned at 8:47 p.m. to Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Special Closed Session Meeting Agenda
November 18, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room
411 Main Street, Chico, CA
11/18/25 Agenda - Special Closed Session
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 421 MAIN STREET, CHICO, CA. - Mayor Reynolds called the Special Closed Session meeting of November 18, 2025, to order at 3:00 in the Council Chamber, located at 421 Main Street. She announced all items on the agenda.
1.1. ROLL CALL -
It was noted for the record that Councilmember O'Brien arrived after roll call at 3:00 p.m. However, all Councilmembers were present when recessing to the 3rd Floor Conference Room.
2. SPECIAL AGENDA -
Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council is prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Attorney - Council discussed this item; direction was provided and no formal action was taken.
2.2. 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
2.3. 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.
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Thai Thao v. City of Chico, et al. - BCSC - Case No. 23CV02465 - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.5. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Manager - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT –
Adjourned at ____ to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.