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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
June 03, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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If you would like to address the Council at this meeting, you are requested to complete the blue speaker request form (located on the wall by the agendas) and hand it to the City Clerk, who is seated on the right of the Council Chamber. The form assists the Clerk with minute taking and assists the Mayor or presiding chair in conducting an orderly meeting. Providing personal information on the form is voluntary. For scheduled agenda items, please submit the form prior to the conclusion of the staff presentation for that item. Council has established time limitations of three (3) minutes per speaker on all items and an overall time limit of thirty minutes for non-agenda items.
If more than 10 speaker cards are submitted for an item, the time limitation would be reduced to one and a half (1.5) minutes per speaker for that item. If more than 15 speaker cards are submitted for non-agenda items, the first 15 speakers will be randomly selected to speak at the beginning of the meeting, with the remaining speakers given an opportunity at the end. (California Government Code §54954.3(b)).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is prohibited from taking action except for a brief response from the Council or staff to statements or questions relating to a non-agenda item.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8) The Council will convene in closed session to discuss price and terms of potential sale of Real Property.
Property: APN 035-520-004
Agency Negotiators: Brian Ring, David Ritchie, Amy Bergstrand Negotiating Parties: TBD
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – Three cases.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS
The City Council shall allow for the swearing in of new officers Mary Barker, Travis Johnsen, and Tyler Maine by Interim Police Chief, Jason Wines.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 5 are adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STEPHEN LUCAS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM BUTTE LAFCO
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing Stephen Lucas's retirement. His retirement marks the end of a remarkable career in public service that has left a lasting impact on local governance. His steady leadership, depth of knowledge, and collaborative approach have benefited cities like Oroville by ensuring fair, efficient, and thoughtful decisions related to boundary changes, service extensions, and local agency reorganizations. It is both fitting and appropriate for the City Council to publicly recognize Mr. Lucas for his distinguished service.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9382 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. CONSIDER AND ADOPT BENEFIT RESOLUTION NUMBER XXXX FOR UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES, TO INCLUDE THE CHIEF OF POLICE, DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT
DIRECTORS, AND THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK, AND UPDATE SEVERAL MASTER SALARY
SCHEDULES PER CALPERS REQUIREMENT
The City Council shall consider and adopt the attached Benefit Resolution for Unrepresented employees and approve past master salary schedules as required by CalPERS.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE ATTACHED BENEFITS RESOLUTION NO. 9383 AND MASTER SALARY SCHEDULES REQUIRED BY CALPERS.
3. ADOPTION OF A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCALYEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1 The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution approving the list of projects proposed to receive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding pursuant to the requirements of the California Transportation Commission’s Local Streets and Roads Funding Program.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION NO. 9379 - APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY FY 2025-26 RMRA FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE ITS SUBMITTAL TO CALSMART.
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4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1887 TO ADOPT THE UPDATED
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has updated the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, identifying areas within the City of Oroville that are designated as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to adopt these updated designations within 120 days of receiving CAL FIRE's recommendations.
This staff report presents an ordinance for City Council adoption to comply with state requirements. Adoption of the updated FHSZ map ensures the City remains eligible for state fire prevention funding, aligns with wildfire mitigation policies, and strengthens local resilience against wildfires.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1889 - ADOPTING THE UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP AS PROVIDED BY CAL FIRE.
5. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Submitted for approval are the Regular Meeting Minutes of 05.06.2025 and 05.20.2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ADD LIVE FEED FLOCK CAMERAS TO EXISTING CAMERA
NETWORK
The City Council shall consider authorizing 13 cameras and 1 mobile Flock camera trailer to the City’s network of Flock Cameras.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR 13 CAMERAS AND 1 MOBILE CAMERA UNIT; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT RENTING OF OFFICE SPACES
The City Council shall consider renting the property at 2950 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, CA, in order to provide additional office space for the Oroville Police Department.
ACTION REQUESTED –
AUTHORIZE THE RENTAL OF 2950 FEATHER RIVER BLVD., OROVILLE, CA TO BE USED BY THE OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OFFICE SPACE.
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8. CONTRACT FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 ANNUALLY The City Council shall consider continuing a contract with the Butte County District Attorney’s Office for investigative services for specific child abuse cases.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9383 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES FROM THE BUTTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
- Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing and staff will present the item and answer Council questions.
- The hearing is opened for public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event of more than ten (10) speakers, time will be limited to one and a half (1.5) minutes.
Under Government Code 54954.3, the time for each presentation may be limited. - Speakers are requested to provide a speaker card to the City Clerk - Public comment session is closed and then the Council will debate and take action - Those wishing to speak at the public hearings below, but unable to attend before 5pm, may request that the council consider holding the public hearing after 5pm by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-538-2535. Please submit request 24 hours before the meeting.
- Individuals may email comments for council consideration to [email protected]
9. 5:15PM – PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE MARCH 27, 2025, DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UP24-09 FOR A
MOBILE FOOD VENDING VILLAGE
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Oroville Planning Commission’s March 27, 2025, decision to approve Use Permit UP24-09 for a mobile food vending village on the property located on the southeast side of Third St. and Nelson Ave, identified as APN 031-161-058.
Per Oroville Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 17.56.100.B an appeal of a Planning Commission decision must be heard no later than 45 days from receipt of the request, which was received on April 8, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR THE APPEAL; AND
2. DENY THE APPEAL AND UPHOLD THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT UP24-09.
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10. 5:15PM – PUBLIC HEARING - 2025-26 PRELIMINARY BUDGET The City Council shall receive the FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget for review during this public hearing.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE THE 2025-26 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on June 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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