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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
June 17, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman (All present)
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – Two cases.
2. 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 – Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Asst. City Attorney David Ritchie
3. Adoption of Agenda – Note: Exhibit on Item 9 had a typo, the correction was read into the record.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. DEVELOPER PRESENTATION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS
The City Council received a presentation from a developer team proposing market-rate housing projects. The City Council provided direction to staff to continue working with the developer on their proposed housing projects, including analysis of a potential community facilities district (CFD) to support infrastructure, with any formal CFD proposal to be brought back to the City Council for approval.
2. FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSION
Brian Wong, submitted public comment on this item.
The City Council received a presentation on the City’s fiscal sustainability from NHA Advisors and accepted it for information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer, Loni Lind, Bruce Harck, and Ed Hopkins.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports:
Council Member Thomson – Notified City Council and staff that he will not be at the next meeting.
2. Administration Reports:
Brian Ring, City Administrator – Announced that City Hall will be closed Juneteenth, and the Federal and State lobbyists will need 2 Council Members to serve in an advisory capacity to relay the City’s needs. More to come on this.
Ruth Duncan, Finance Director – Notified City Council she will not be at the next meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1, 3- 7 were adopted in one action by the Council.
AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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1. HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
The City Council approved entering into a three-year agreement to provide Homeless Management Information Services as described in the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) and the City of Oroville.
2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OROVILLE RESOURCE CENTER AND
RESCUE MISSION (ORC) FOR ESPERANZA VILLAGE
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oroville Resource Center and Rescue Mission (ORC) for the use of the City’s mobile restroom and shower trailer unit for the use at Esperanza Village for a period of three (3) years. Resolution No. 9384 was adopted by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Council Member Webber
3. APPLICATION FOR AIRPORT FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
The City Council authorized the acceptance and execution grant offers (once received) to complete the airport crack seal and marking upgrade projects for FY25–26.
4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING INC. FOR,
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR
THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The City Council approved a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Brandley Engineering Inc., Consulting Airport Engineer (Brandley), for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Oroville Municipal Airport by adopting Resolution No. 9386.
5. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WITH ECORP CONSULTING, INC.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign an on-call environmental services contract with ECORP Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR GEOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SPECIALIST AND CONFIRM SALARY RANGE The City Council adopted a revised job descriptions for GIS Specialist and confirm the salary range.
7. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of June 3, 2025.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
8. UPDATE OF USER AND REGULATORY FEES
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9387 updating and establishing user and regulatory fees by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
9. NEW CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) FOR FUTURE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AND COST
ANALYSIS
The City Council approved entering into a new three-year contract with CAL FIRE to extend fire protection services by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith
NOES: Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2025-26
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget for Council adoption by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith
NOES: Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR UPDATE
The following member of the public submitted public comment on this item: Erin Murray.
The City Council shall receive an update on the City of Oroville Community Navigator and accepted it for information.
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12. HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES
The City Council approved entering into a one-year agreement to provide Housing Navigation Services as described in the included Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County’s Department of Employment and Social Services and the City of Oroville by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
13. POTENTIAL FEASIBILTY STUDY FOR THE DRAFT 2025 ANNEXATION STRATEGY FOR
THE CITY OF OROVILLE
The City Council authorized staff to appropriate $49,425.00 to study the feasibility of a series of annexations around the edges of the city, and to develop a systematic plan for annexing those areas deemed feasible. The City Council also adopted Resolution No. 9389 by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF OROVILLE TO JOIN PIONEER
COMMUNITY ENERGY AND EXECUTE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT The City Council provided direction to the City Administrator to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for Pioneer Community Energy. Execution of the JPA will allow the City of Oroville to become a Voting Member of the Pioneer Joint Powers Authority and participate in the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program administered by Pioneer by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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15. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH JASON WINES FOR POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF The City Council approved entering into an employment contract with Jason Wines for the position of Police Chief with an annual compensation of $190,612. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9390 by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
16. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ALYSSA STUTZ AS PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
The City Council approved entering into an employment contract with Alyssa Stutz for the position of Public Works Director with an annual compensation of $166,345. The City Council adopted Resolution 9391 by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
17. BOLT ANTIQUE MUSEUM RESOLUTION
The City Council approved Resolution No. 9392 regarding the continued operation and ownership of the Bolt Antique Tool Museum by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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18. PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2025-26 PROPERTY TAX ROLL The City Council approved the placement of solid waste liens from Recology on the 2025-26 property tax roll by adopting Resolution No. 9385 by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) Public Hearing opened at 6:17PM. Public Hearing closed at 6:34PM.
The City Council heard a presentation on Assembly Bill (AB) 2561. Megan Williams of Human Resources, and Keliecia Riley of the Police Deparment presented staffing data, such as vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, at least once per fiscal year and prior to budget adoption. The City Council accepted this for information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No additional public comment received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – None.
2. Correspondence
i. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report – May 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20PM.
__________________________________ _______________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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