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CITY OF CHICO
City Council Amended Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 p.m. | City Council Meeting: 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 – October 6, 2026, City Council Meeting
1.1. Invocation – Chaplain
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.3. Roll Call
1.4. October 6, 2026, Closed Session Announcements - City Attorney Ryan Jones
1.5 Cal Water 100 Anniversary Proclamation – Shannon McGovern, Cal Water
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS NORTH ESPLANADE Adoption of resolutions for Agreement for Acquisition of Public Utility Easements Associated with the North Esplanade Reconstruction Project CIP #50067
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-190-010) – NELLA ENTERPRISES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-210-106) – JASON F. SMITH AND TAMI S. SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANT
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-220-022 AND APN 006-220-023) – KAREN E. ROBINETTE AND GEORGE L. ROBINETTE AS TRUSTEES OF THE KAREN ROBINETTE AND GEORGE ROBINETTE TRUST DATED JULY 3, 2023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-190-051) – LEWIS A. EVERETT, JR. AND MARILYN S. EVERETT, TRUSTEES, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST UNDER THE EVERETT FAMILY LIVING TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2019
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTIONOF APN 006-190-053) – LEWIS A. EVERETT, JR. AND MARILYN S. EVERETT, TRUSTEES, ORTHEIR SUCCESSORS IN TRUST UNDER THE EVERETT FAMILY LIVING TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2019
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR DONATION AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-220-014) – CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE ESPLANADE (PORTION OF APN 006-840-001 AND 006-840-060) – MERLE A. WEBB & SONS, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
2.2. CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES MOU RESOLUTION RATIFICATION RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES (CPM), REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 – JUNE 30, 2030 (2026 MOU - CPM) The Administrative Services Director recommends the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Chico and the Chico Police Management Employees (CPM) for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030, approving modifications to CPM pay and benefit provisions following recent negotiations. (Report – Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.3. CITY MANAGER STAFFING ENHANCEMENTS
An amendment to the City of Chico’s 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-3, modifying the full-time position allocations for the City Manager’s Office by adding one Public Information Officer and one Administrative Specialist. (Report – Gillian Haen, City Manager)
2.4 SEWER IN LIEU RESOLUTIONS
The Director of Public Works – Engineering recommends the adoption of these resolutions authorizing sewer assessments 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)
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 – 1677 E 8TH STREET ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 002-030-027
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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 – 75 ARROYO WAY ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 006-092-007
2.5. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 9/15/26 AND 9/21/26
2.6. 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. AUTUMN LEAF CMD MODIFICATION INITIAL HEARING
Hearing – for the consideration and approval of the City Engineer’s Report -Regarding the proposed modification to the existing maintenance district CMD A55 – Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision as required by Chapter 3.81 of the Chico Municipal Code. At its meeting of August 18, 2026, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to modify Chico Maintenance District (CMD) No. A55 – Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision. This is the initial public hearing, at which time the Council will consider the Engineer’s Report - Modified, with a protest hearing scheduled for October 20, 2026. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works, Engineering)
Recommendation:
The Director of Public Works - Engineering recommends consideration and approval of the Engineer’s Report - Modified and to conduct an initial public hearing on the modification to the existing maintenance district CMD A55 Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision as required by Chapter 3.81 of the Chico Municipal Code.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE OVERVIEW
Council gave direction that the City Attorney’s Office review and assess the City’s camping and other related ordinances relating to public nuisances for possible amendments in light of the Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (2024) (“Grants Pass”) and the expiration of the terms of the settlement agreement reached in Warren v. City of Chico (“Warren”) (2021). (Report – City Attorney Ryan Jones)
Recommendation:
Introduce the ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 9.20 (“Camping”), and Title 12, Chapter 12.18 (“Park Rules and Regulations”) subsections 12.18.350 and 12.18.430, and Title 12R (“Rules and Regulations of Bidwell Park and Other Parks and Playgrounds”) subsection 12R.04.340.
5.2. DOWNTOWN PARK AND GO PROGRAM AND PARKING FUND UPDATE The Administrative Services Director will provide an update on the Downtown Park & Go pilot program, including parking utilization and revenue impacts, and discuss the financial condition of the Parking Fund. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
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5.3. CONSIDERATION OF THE 8/17/26 SPECIAL INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT &
RECOMMENDATION
At its meeting of 7/14/26 the City Council voted (5-1-1, Hawley no, van Overbeek absent) to refer the three options provided by staff regarding solid waste franchise agreements, and to explore any issues with current haulers to the Internal Affairs Committee for further discussion. The Committee met on 8/17/26 where a motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien to bring the discussion back to Council without a recommendation from the Committee, and to ask staff to provide additional information including the full performance review that was conducted by the consultant with a focus on multifamily and commercial properties, the motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Bennett. The motion carried (2- 1, with Winslow opposed). (Report – Chair O’Brien)
Internal Affairs Committee Recommendation – Direct staff to provide additional information including the full performance review that was conducted by the consultant with a focus on multifamily and commercial properties
5.4. VINA GSA PRESENTATION LETTER
City Staff and a representative of the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) will provide a presentation on the status of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Periodic Evaluation and Plan Amendments.
Recommendation:
City Council to provide direction.
5.5 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 Gillian Haen
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 October 20, 2026, Closed Session meeting at 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
OCTOBER 6, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): Two (2) cases.
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): Case No. 21CV03075 – Chantelle Hall v. City of Chico; Villa Rita Housing Partners, LP
2.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Case No. 25CV01221– Kristopher Vetter v. City of Chico
2.5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION: City Clerk (Government Code §54957) – AS AMENDED
2.6 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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