ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 2, 2026 Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Reynolds called the June 2, 2026, Regular Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1. Invocation - Minister Chet Rutledge, Chico Church of Christ
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.3. Roll Call
Present: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent: None
1.4. June 2, 2026, Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ryan Jones City Attorney Ryan Jones announced that Council met with staff on the Closed Session matters on June 2, 2026.
2.1 Public Employment - City Manager Recruitment - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.2 Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.3 Existing Litigation - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.4 Existing Litigation - Mayor Reynolds recused herself on this item as she is a party named in the litigation. Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Councilmember O'Brien recused himself on Item 2.3. Councilmember Winslow voted no on Item 2.4.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2622 - 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
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 39-26 - 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
2.3. 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 provided that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
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Councilmember O'Brien recused himself on this item.
2.4. RESOLUTION NO. 40-26 - 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) Councilmember Winslow voted no on this item.
2.5. RESOLUTION NO. 41-26 - 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 recommended 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)
2.6. RESOLUTION NO. 42-26 - 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- The Administrative Services Director recommended 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)
2.7. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 5/19/26
2.8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
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 Anne Perry, Vic S., Joantha Guthrie, Angela Risdon, Sharon Johnson, Doug Hipchen, Sam Barber and Mat Bacior.
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)
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Mayor Reynolds opened the public hearing. Chris Giampaoli addressed the Council. Mayor Reynolds closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-26 - 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)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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 this 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)
Mayor Reynolds opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke. Mayor Reynolds closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to adopt the resolution, as amended to state the charges for the fiscal year 2026-2027 will be $87.10 per equivalent benefit unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-26 - 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 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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 was as follows:
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 June 2, 2026 City Council Minutes Page 3
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.
Councilmember van Overbeek recused himself on this item due to owning property in the area being discussed. He left the dais and the Chambers.
Addressing the Council on this item were David Halimi, Anika Rodriguez, and Jesse Horgan.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to direct staff to implement the proposed "amended" "Park & Go" parking program to 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 and identifying the "free parking" areas. A report is to come back at the first meeting in September with whatever data has been gathered for July-September quarter.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
DISQ: van Overbeek
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 was presented with the employment agreement for the Fire Chief. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to confirm the contract in compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), with Wesley Metroka as the Fire Chief with an annual salary of $200,000.00.
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. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, Councilmembers could verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council was needed in order for staff to agendize
RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE- OPTION 1 OF DOWNTOWN REVIALITZATION PLAN - Councilmember Hawley
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to reagendize the vote on Option 1 of the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
NOES: O'Brien, Bennett, Reynolds
DISQ: van Overbeek
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BIG CHICO CREEK WATER QUALITY - Councilmember Winslow
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize discussion of water quality in Big Chico Creek.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
PARKING AND ACCESS IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK - Councilmember Winslow A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. 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.
Date Approved: /drp/ 6/16/26
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - June 2, 2026 Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 421 MAIN STREET, CHICO, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL - Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting of June 2, 2026, to order at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. All members were present, except for Councilmember Hawley who arrived at 3:55 p.m.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers. Mayor Reynolds recused herself on Item 2.4 as she was a named party in the litigation.
2.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b). Title: City Manager - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Council was briefed and 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
2.3. 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 - Council was briefed and 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): BCSC Case No. 26CV01533 Schwab, Ann, et al V. Reynolds, Kasey, et al - Mayor Reynolds recused herself on this item as she is a named party in the litigation. Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Date Approved: /drp 6/16/26
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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