The workshop includes a one hour “walkabout” with walkable communities expert, Paul Zykofsky, to discuss design concerns and solutions. It includes presentations on Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School and Pedestrian Safety. Presentations will highlight innovative design approaches including sidewalk zones, median islands, mid-block crossings, road diets, roundabouts and more!

Space is limited! Please RSVP before June 5 by contacting Ivan Garcia, Butte County Association of Governments, 530-879-2468, igarcia@bcag.org.

To address party noise and loud music and report a complaint, call 879-6330 (City of Chico Code Division) or the Police Department non-emergency number at 897-4900. You must give your address and phone number but can remain anonymous. The officer on duty will give a warning to the offending person(s) the first time. During the next 72 hours if another complaint is submitted, they will ticketed and a fine of $125 or more will be issued. This warning is only good for 72 hours, and, if you make a second call during this period, you will have to give your name and address for the police to do anything. Therefore, it is best if many people call. If it’s night time noise, there is a good chance that you can get a response between 10:00 and midnight.  If you call after midnight on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights, the police will not be able to respond because they are dealing with more serious incidents at that time.

For dog barking during the day or night, call 897-4960 (Animal Control), leave a message with your name, address, phone number, the address of the dog’s owner and the time and duration of the barking.  If neighbors have talked to the owner in the past and the problem was not resolved, Animal Control will talk to the owner, but will not use your name or address.  If complaints continue, the owner will be ticketed.

Regarding the race track noise, unfortunately, the race track is on state property so it does not come under the noise ordinance.

monCA is looking for a home and the Vets Hall is in their sights.  Their role includes educational collaborations that enhance art appreciation and that make art accessible to everyone in the community.  They are looking for donations and have a program that includes a mobile museum and driving docents.  Their address is P.O. Box 4654, Chico, 95927 or visit their Website at monCA.org.

Many of us on the CANA board are excited about finding a positive use for the Vets Hall like the monCA.  We are all anxiously awaiting the results of the structural report from the City and Butte County.  If this/any other use is pending, we will also encourage the neighbors be actively involved in the planning process.