SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - August 3, 2026 Minutes
CALL TO ORDER IN THE THIRD-FLOOR LOBBY AT 411 MAIN STREET, CHICO, CA. - Mayor Reynolds called the Special Council Meeting of August 3, 2026, to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Third-Floor Lobby located at 411 Main Street, Chico, CA.
ROLL CALL- All members were present with Councilmember Hawley participating remotely at 13186 Scabard PI. San Diego, CA.
SPECIAL AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council was prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 54-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO,
CALIFORNIADECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IN AND AROUND
THE LINDO CHANNEL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS
AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
This report provided an assessment of the current wildfire risk within the City of Chico and requested City Council consideration of the following resolution declaring a local fire emergency. (Report - Wes Metroka, Fire Chief)
Addressing the Council on this item was Davie Main, Charles Withuhn, Jim Graydon, Tawny Vernace, Chris Mitchell, Jeanne Neveau Smith, Loree Monroe, and Carol Wallen.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution, declaring a local fire emergency within the City of Chico to support wildfire mitigation efforts and reduce the risk to life, property, and natural resources:
RESOLUTION NO. 54-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IN AND AROUND
THE LINDO CHANNEL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS
AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
AYES: Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Goldstein
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 55-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS The City of Chico has been awarded up to $4.5 million through the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, funded through the California State and Local Government Law Enforcement Account and administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). As a condition of the award, the BSCC required adoption of a resolution authorizing a designated official to execute the grant agreement and related documents on behalf of the City. (Report - Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 55-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
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3. CLOSED SESSION - RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION IN THE THIRD-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM- Council recessed to Closed Session at 11:17 a.m.
3.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS- There were no public comments or council disqualifications.
3.2. 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 Police Officers Association
3.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) case. - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
4. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 12:53 p.m. to the August 18, 2026 Closed Session meeting at 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Date Approved: /drp 8/18/26
isabel hansen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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