The Chico weekly brief
What the council decided, what moved in development, and what's coming — one email each Sunday morning.
Summarized from the official meeting transcript — every claim links to the moment it was said. How we make this
week of October 25, 2026
Council approves Special Use Application and Permit for Scattering Ashes in Bidwell Park, 7–0
2 decisions · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of October 18, 2026
Council approves Public Records Act Unit Staffing and Budget Amendment, 6–1
9 decisions · 1 development · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of October 11, 2026 · extended window
Council approves Camping on Public Property Ordinance (CMC 9.20), 4–3
9 decisions · 1 development · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of October 4, 2026
Council splits on Downtown Park and Go Program Extension (Item 5.2), 3–3
9 decisions · 1 development · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of September 27, 2026 · extended window
Council approves Downtown Parking Fee and Tiered Rate Direction (Item 5.2), 5–1
9 decisions · 1 development · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of September 20, 2026
Council approves Policy Review, Audit Funding, and Community Meetings for ALPR Program, 4–3
3 decisions · 1 issue · 1 meeting