June 03, 2025~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
June 03, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8) The Council convened 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 met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – Three cases.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – No reportable action taken; direction given to staff.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Interim Chief of Police Jason Wines Docusign Envelope ID: 333518D4-69CA-4CDF-A5C9-4A54ABD53E08 June 03, 2025~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6
3. Adoption of Agenda –
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS
The City Council swore in new officers Mary Barker, Travis Johnsen, and Tyler Maine by Interim Police Chief, Jason Wines. This was accepted for information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Linda Upthegrove, Teri Dubose, Vladimir Kislyanka, Dmitry Sewenon, Amberlynn Avila, Herb Votaw, The CameraMan and Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports –
Vice Mayor Smith – Spoke on the upcoming 4th of July fireworks show. Additional fundraising is needed, and the fireworks show will be held at the golf course this year. More information to come on where individuals can park to see the show.
Mayor Pittman – Reported that there was a meeting held with CalWater. Additionally, there will be a public hearing held on September 23rd at 2pm in City Council chambers. This hearing will be put on by the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission). Lastly, he spoke on a water main replacement that will be happening soon on Washington Avenue.
2. Administration Reports
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement – Reminded the Council that he sent his monthly report to them via email earlier in the week. He briefly went over the report and statistics provided.
Pat Piatt, Director of Community Development – There will be an annexation plan to come at the next meeting on June 17, 2025. The ongoing wetlands issue is being looked at and a developer is in talks regarding that land. An item will be coming forward to Council soon regarding this.
Alyssa Stutz, Interim Public Works Director – The new Museum Curator has started and while there are some challenges with the position she is working diligently to address them and get the museums up to speed. Hewitt Park is progressing on schedule as planned, with some underground work happening soon. There has been new irrigation and repairs done at Bedrock Park; sidewalk repairs have been completed on 1st Avenue and Flying Could Drive.
Docusign Envelope ID: 333518D4-69CA-4CDF-A5C9-4A54ABD53E08 June 03, 2025~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 New crosswalks have been completed at Central Middle School and fire breaks have been graded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1, 3-5 were 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 adopted Resolution No. 9382 recognizing Stephen Lucas's retirement. His retirement marked 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.
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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and placed under Regular Business for further consideration and discussion.
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 adopted Resolution No. 9379 approving the list and authorizing the submittal to CalSmart 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.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1887 TO ADOPT THE UPDATED
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1889 to comply with state requirements. Adoption of the updated FHSZ map ensured the City remains eligible for state fire prevention funding, aligns with wildfire mitigation policies, and strengthens local resilience against wildfires.
5. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The City Council approved Regular Meeting Minutes of 05.06.2025 and 05.20.2025 and authorized the Mayor to sign.
Docusign Envelope ID: 333518D4-69CA-4CDF-A5C9-4A54ABD53E08 June 03, 2025~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Reynolds
ABSTAINED: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ADD LIVE FEED FLOCK CAMERAS TO EXISTING CAMERA
NETWORK
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan.
The City Council authorized the agreement to implement 13 cameras and 1 mobile Flock camera trailer to the City’s network of Flock Cameras by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Reynolds
ABSTAINED: None
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT RENTING OF OFFICE SPACES
The City Council authorized the rental of property at 2950 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, CA, in order to provide additional office space for the Oroville Police Department by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Reynolds
ABSTAINED: None
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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 following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9383 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Butte County District Attorney’s Office for investigative services for specific child abuse cases by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Reynolds
ABSTAINED: None
9. CONSIDER AND ADOPT BENEFIT RESOLUTION NUMBER 9383 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and placed under Regular Business for further consideration and discussion.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 9383 Benefit Resolution for Unrepresented employees and approved past master salary schedules as required by CalPERS by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Reynolds
ABSTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan, Bill Speer.
The City Council conducted a public hearing and considered 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. The City Council voted to approve the appeal by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith NOES: Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Council Member Reynolds
10. 5:15PM – PUBLIC HEARING - 2025-26 PRELIMINARY BUDGET The City Council received the FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget for review and accepted it for information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No additional public comment received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – Market Rate Housing Discussion
2. Correspondence
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 7:18PM.
____________________________ _____________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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