ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 1, 2026 Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER - September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting - Mayor Reynolds called the September 1, 2026, Regular Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA
1.1. Invocation - Director Alan Harris, Come and See Chico
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. September 1, 2026, Closed Session Announcements - City Attorney Ryan Jones City Attorney Ryan Jones announced that Council met with staff on the Closed Session matters on September 1, 2026.
Special Closed Session
Item 2.2 Potential Litigation - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
Regular Closed Session
Item 2.1 Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed and direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
1.5. Presentation - Pioneer Community Energy CCA by Lisa Rhoads, Community Outreach Manager
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Hawley 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. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 8/18/26
2.2. 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, Doug Hirchen, Matt Depa, Bo Powell, Larry Graff, Keven Walters, and Nels R.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
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5.1. AUTHORIZING LIMITED RAPID REFUELING OPERATIONS AT CHICO REGIONAL AIRPORT Consideration and adoption of a resolution amending Chico Municipal Code Section 11R.32.010 to allow limited exceptions for rapid refueling, commonly known as "hot fueling," during authorized military operations and emergency response, all subject to applicable safety requirements. (Report - Skyler Lipski, Public Works Director - Operation & Maintenance)
Tracy Vincent addressed the Council on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 61-26 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING LIMITED RAPID REFUELING OPERATIONS AT CHICO REGIONAL AIRPORT AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11R.32.010 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
5.2. COUNCILMEMBER HAWLEY REQUEST - COOLING STANDARDS
At its meeting of 7/14/26, Council voted to agendize a request to hold a discussion regarding existing cooling standards for residential and commercial properties.
Addressing the Council were Tracy Vincent, Matt Depa, and Anika Rodriquez.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hawley and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to direct 1) the City Attorney return with a brief presentation on what is already existing in California State codes regarding commercial cooling standards and lease agreements, including gaps that could be left by OSHA & Public Health and 2) formalize having the City of Chico website update the cooling center information.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: van Overbeek
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 Gillian Haen
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.
CONSERVING MEASURE H FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - Councilmember Winslow A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to accept a discussion on conserving some portion of Measure H funds for maintaining capital improvement infrastructure.
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The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow
NOES: O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
CHICO AREA RECREATION DISTRICT AND TEICHERT PONDS - Councilmember van Overbeek A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion regarding directing staff to reach out to Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) regarding Teichert Ponds development.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
RENT STABALIZATION FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS - Councilmember Winslow A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion on rent stabilization in mobile home parks.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None
REVIEW OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER PROGRAM - Councilmember van Overbeek A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to agendize a discussion to form an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmembers O'Brien and Winslow to select a third party to review the report from Chico Police Department in regard to its Automated License Plate Reader program and to waive the rules and bring it back at the meeting on September 15, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Goldstein, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: Hawley
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:28 p.m. to the September 15, 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 Approyed: /drp 9/15/26
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL - September 1, 2026 Minutes
CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 421 MAIN STREET, CHICO, CA. - Mayor Reynolds called the Closed Session meeting of September 1, 2026, to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL
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 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
2.2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 5:35 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Date Approved: /drp 9/15/26
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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