SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Special Council Meeting Agenda
September 21, 2026
Special Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA Councilmembers: Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Mike O’Brien, Tom van Overbeek, Addison Winslow, Dale Bennett (Vice Mayor), Kasey Reynolds (Mayor)
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. SPECIAL AGENDA – Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council is prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
2.1. MAYOR REYNOLDS REQUEST – AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER DISCUSSION At its meeting of 8/18/26, the Council voted to agendize a discussion about the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program to be brought back at the same time as when staff will be presenting information about the program at the second meeting in September
2.2. AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) REPORT - PROGRAM REVIEW The report will provide an internal review of the history of the ALPR program, administration, data sharing, and legal considerations.
2.3. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - Review of Automated License Plate Reader Program
At its meeting of 9/15/26, the Council voted to continue this discussion after the Chico Police Department Presentation.
At its meeting of 9/1/26, the Council voted to agendize a discussion to form an ad hoc committee to have a third party review the report from Chico Police Department in regard to their Automated License Plate Reader program.
3. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn to the October 6, 2026 Closed Session meeting 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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Agenda Copies: Available at the meeting, at the City Clerk’s Office (411 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928), or online at www.chicoca.gov. Posted on 9/18/26.
Government Code 54957.5: Documents produced and distributed less than 72 hours prior to or during an open session will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and at the City Clerk’s office at 411 Main St. from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL Special Closed Session Council Meeting Agenda
September 21, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA Councilmembers: Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Mike O’Brien, Tom van Overbeek, Addison Winslow, Dale Bennett (Vice Mayor), Kasey Reynolds (Mayor)
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. SPECIAL AGENDA – Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council is prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS
2.2. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM 2
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 25CV01135 - Believe in Chico v. City of Chico
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 23CV02465 - Thai Thao v. City of Chico, et al.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 23CV02301 - John Brunk v. City of Chico, et al.
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov.
Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): Two (2) cases.
3. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn to the September 21, 2026 Special Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main St. Chico.
Agenda Posted – 9/18/26
Posting Time – 12:00 p.m.
Copies Available – City Clerk Office
530-896-7250
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