Council approves Camping on Public Property Ordinance (CMC 9.20), 4–3

Camping on Public Property Ordinance (CMC 9.20)

4 yes, 3 no

Dale Bennett (yes), Tom van Overbeek (yes), Kasey Reynolds (yes), Bryce Goldstein (no), Katie Hawley (no), Addison Winslow (no), Mike O'Brien (yes)

Public Records Act Unit Staffing and Budget Amendment

6 yes, 1 no

Mike O'Brien (yes), Katie Hawley (yes), Addison Winslow (no), Bryce Goldstein (yes), Dale Bennett (yes), Tom van Overbeek (yes), Kasey Reynolds (yes)

Proposed Loitering Ordinance Referral Back to Staff

7 yes, 0 no

Dale Bennett (yes), Tom van Overbeek (yes), Kasey Reynolds (yes), Bryce Goldstein (yes), Mike O'Brien (yes), Katie Hawley (yes), Addison Winslow (yes)

Camping in Parks Ordinance (CMC 12R)

4 yes, 3 no

Bryce Goldstein (no), Dale Bennett (yes), Tom van Overbeek (yes), Kasey Reynolds (yes), Katie Hawley (no), Addison Winslow (no), Mike O'Brien (yes)

Park Rules and Regulations Amendment (CMC 12.18)

7 yes, 0 no

Katie Hawley (yes), Addison Winslow (yes), Mike O'Brien (yes), Bryce Goldstein (yes), Dale Bennett (yes), Tom van Overbeek (yes), Kasey Reynolds (yes)

Consent Agenda Approval

7 yes, 0 no

Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision Assessment Modification

7 yes, 0 no

AMENDMENTS TO POLICY ON GIFTS TO THE CITY

7 yes, 0 no

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 yes, 0 no

Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision Modification (CMD A55)

The developer requested a modification to Chico Maintenance District A55 to reflect a reduction from 68 to 67 lots and redistribute assessments.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Public Nuisance Enforcement & Post-Warren v. Chico Preparation

The city council updated municipal codes regarding public camping, park rules, and RV parking to manage unhoused populations following legal precedents. Residents debated the balance between strict enforcement and compassionate support services.

What it means: Residents and business owners seeking cleaner public spaces and clearer regulatory enforcement.

Autumn Leaf Estates Assessment District Modification

Property owners are voting on adjusted assessments following a reduction in subdivision lot numbers from 68 to 67.

What it means: Homebuyers in the subdivision with correctly proportioned ongoing maintenance assessments.

Public Records Act Unit Staffing Expansion

The police department established a dedicated Public Records Act unit by reallocating vacant dispatcher positions and purchasing redaction software to manage an increasing volume of records requests.

What it means: Cost-neutral in the short term through the reallocation of existing salary savings, with an annual software cost of $15,500.