REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2026
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to order -
Mayor Reynolds called the February 3, 2026 Adjourned Regular Council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. 2/17/26 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain MaryAnn Hawkins
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. February 17, 2026, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ryan Jones City Attorney Ryan Jones announced that Council met with staff on the Closed Session matters.
2.1 Labor Negotiations -
Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.2 Existing Litigation -
Believe in Chico v. Chico -
Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
1.6. Arts Commission Presentation by Chair Bonnie Pipkin
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. RESOLUTION NO 13-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FROM THE 2018 CDBG-DR INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM AND ANY FORTHCOMING AMENDMENTS, THERETO Adopted a resolution authorizing and approving execution of a grant agreement to receive an additional allocation of funding from the 2018 CDBG-DR infrastructure program and any forthcoming amendments. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. RESOLUTION NO 14-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT NO. 358 - FEE SCHEDULE: 50.060) At its 02/03/2026 meeting, City Council considered and approved the establishment of the Bell-Muir Sewer Lift Station benefitting area and capacity fee. The City Council was asked to consider incorporating this fee in the City's Fee Schedule. (Heather Childs, Accounting Manager)
2.2. Staff Report
Resolution
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2026-ASD-003 The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2025-26 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 1/20/26 AND 2/3/26
2.4. 1/20/26 Draft Minutes
2.4. 2/3/26 Draft Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA -
None
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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS -
None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3.85.20, 3.85.420, 3.85.520, AND 3.85.620 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE Introduction of an ordinance amending Sections 3.85.320, 3.85.420, 3.85.520, and 3.85.620 of the Chico Municipal Code allowing for both increases and decreases to development impact fees based on changes in applicable construction cost indices. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends the Council introduce the following ordinance by reading of title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING SECTIONS 3.85.320, 3.85.420, 3.85.520, AND 3.85.620 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO ALLOW FOR FEE DECREASES WHEN APPLICABLE CONSTRUCTION COST INDICES DECLINE
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. ONE-TIME SALARY ADJUSTMENT - DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT Consideration of a one-time salary adjustment in the amount of $5,000 for the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management in recognition of the value, expertise, and contributions she has provided to the department and the City. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends the City Council approve a one-time salary adjustment of $5,000 for the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. 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. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA (UPEC) - Information only
Pursuant to the "Sunshine and Transparency" requirements of the negotiation process, the City Council is provided a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the UPEC 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 March 3, 2026. (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 6:42 p.m. to the Closed Session Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 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.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - March 3, 2026 Minutes
2/17/26 Agenda
1. Call to Order -
Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting of February 17, 2026 to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL -
It was noted for the record that Councilmember Goldstein arrived after roll call at 5:30 p.m. However, all Councilmembers were present when recessing to Conference Room 1.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA -
There were no speakers. Councilmember van Overbeek announced he was disqualified from participating in the discussion related to Item 2.2. Believe in Chico, LLC., due to living within 500 ft. of the area being discussed. He was not present when that matter was discussed.
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 Fire Management Employees, Chico Management Employees, Chico Police Management, Chico Police Officers Association, Chico Public Safety Association, Confidentials, International Association of Fire Fighters, Service Employees International Union - Trades & Crafts, Stationary Engineers Local 39, United Public Employees of California - Local 792
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 25CV01135 – Believe in Chico v. City of Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT -
Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on February 17, 2026.