ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 17, 2026 Minutes
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.
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
1.5. February 17, 2026, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ryan Jones City Attorney Ryan Jones announced that Council met with staff in Conference Room 1 with staff regarding the following 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. Councilmember van Overbeek was disqualified from this discussion due to owning property within 500 feet of the area being discussed. He left the room during the discussion.
1.6. Arts Commission Presentation by Chair Bonnie Pipkin
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien 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 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)
2.2. 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) February 17, 2026 City Council Minutes Page|l
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)
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 1/20/26 AND 2/3/26
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.
Addressing the Council were Vic, Cynthia Perrine, and Austin Barron.
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) Katy Thoma addressed the Council on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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) Addressing the Council on this item was Vic.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve a one-time salary adjustment of $5,000 for the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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 was provided a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the UPEC bargaining group. This initiated 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)
6.3. 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.
REGULATIONS ON COMMERCIAL CANNABIS - Councilmember Hawley A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion on regulations related to commercial cannabis operations The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN - Councilmember O'Brien
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion regarding revitalization of the Downtown area.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
PBID UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITY ZONE - Mayor Reynolds
A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion on letting the PBID update the Council on what they are working on and also discuss the opportunity zones and what that might look like for downtown.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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.
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Date Approved: /drp 3/3/26
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - March 3, 2026 Minutes
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.
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.
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 room during the discussion.
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.
Date Approved: /drp 3/3/26
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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