Homelessness, development fees, and flood control discussed
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The committee heard updates on Safe Space Chico winter operations, city homelessness enforcement options, coordination on development impact fees, and the 5 Mile flood control effort.
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Members received an update that Safe Space Chico will keep winter operations going for three more weeks and is currently serving 60 people in case management, with operations supported by church hosts, paid staff, and about 400 volunteers. City staff also said there has been no new update on the homeless encampment and alternative campsite, and that options will go to the City Council in the next 4 to 6 weeks because the current settlement agreement ends in January 2027. The committee also discussed working toward more consistent city-county development impact fees and heard that the 5 Mile flood control project remains a priority, with a biological monitoring contract already awarded.
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- Approved the November 5, 2025 minutes by a 5-0 vote.
- Set future meeting dates for May 27, 2026, August 5, 2026, November 4, 2026, and February 3, 2027, with meetings held only if there are items for discussion.
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Local Government Committee Meeting on February 04, 2026
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