6/2/26 Council Meeting
REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 2, 2026
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
6/2/26 Agenda
1.1. Invocation - Minister Chet Rutledge, Chico Church of Christ
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.3. Roll Call
1.4. June 2, 2026, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ryan Jones
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING SECTION 15.36.072 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SEWER FEES -Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Sewer Collection
2.2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE MEMBERS REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 2, 4 AND 6, TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
2.2. Resolution - Election Consolidation
2.3. APPROVAL OF THE 2026/27 BUTTE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (BINTF) PROPOSED GENERAL BUDGET Approval of the 2026/27 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) Proposed General Budget. In 2002, the City Council approved consolidation of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and Butte Anti-Drug and Gang Special Supervision (BASS) Unit. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE 2026-27 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The 2026-27 Proposed Budget was presented and discussed by the City Manager and Department Directors with the City Council on May 19, 2026. At this meeting, the City Council approved the 2026-27 Proposed Budget for the City of Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency as amended by the City Council. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. 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 - 1416 BIDWELL AVENUE ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 043-253-003 The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends the adoption of this resolution authorizing sewer assessment 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)
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION TRADES AND CRAFTS UNIT REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 (2025 MOU SEIU-TC)" The Administrative Services Director recommends the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Chico and Service Employees International Union Trades and Crafts (SEIU) Unit for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028, approving modifications to SEIU pay and benefit provisions following recent negotiations. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.6. Staff Report
2.7. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 5/19/26
2.7. Draft Minutes
2.8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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. Comments will be limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF EATON ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY At its meeting of May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No.27-26 stating its intent to abandon the public right-of-way and set the public hearing for this meeting. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works-Engineering)
Recommendation : The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF EATON ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW (APN: 016-360-116)
4.1. Staff Report
4.2. HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08.
On 05/05/26, the City Council adopted resolutions approving the preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report ("Report") and declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for the Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park Landscape and Lighting District No. LLD 001-08 ("LLD") for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Council also scheduled tonight’s public hearing to consider approval of the final Report and the proposed annual levy of $87.10/parcel, a $1.04 increase from the 2025-26 assessment. (Report - Skyler Lipski, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
4.2. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 5/18/26 RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND PBID PARKING PROPOSAL DISCUSSION At its meeting of 5/5/26, the Council voted 6-0-1 (van Overbeek disqualified) to refer the PBID parking proposal to the Internal Affairs Committee for further discussion and possible recommendations. The motion was to also expand the conversation to include waymarking signage, advertising of 10-hour parking and any other PBID items that were included in their proposal. The IAC met on 5/18/26 at a special meeting and the recommendation is as follows:
Recommendation : The Committee voted 3-0 to recommend to the Council to direct staff to implement the proposed "amended" "Park & Go" parking program beginning as soon as possible to take advantage of the summer season and run through December of 2026. The program would allow for two hours of free parking in the parking lots with the city providing additional wayfinding signage to direct patrons to the parking lots, identifying the "free parking" areas. Staff will determine if interaction at the kiosk would be required to park for free. If approved, the PBID will provide the marketing for the program.
5.1. IAC Report
5.2. CONFIRMATION OF 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 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 Fire Chief employment agreement as follows:
"The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Wesley Metroka as the Fire Chief; and The City Manager is proposing to appoint Wesley Metroka with an annual salary of $200,000.00."
B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of Wesley Metroka as the Fire Chief.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
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. 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 - Adjourn to the June 16, 2026 Closed Session meeting 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
June 2, 2026 - 3:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA 6/2/26 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 421 MAIN STREET, CHICO, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any item on the Closed Session agenda, with comments being limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers.
2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Manager
2.2. 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 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
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC Case No. 25CV05119: David L. Waddell v. Michael L. Ramsey, et al
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC Case No. 26CV01533 Schwab, Ann, et al V. Reynolds, Kasey, et al
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.