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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 01, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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To Observe the Meeting:
1. Live Feed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoRW34swYl85UBfYqT7IbQ/
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4. By Phone: Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 968 7031 9529 Passcode: 67684553 To Provide Comment to the Council:
1. Attend the meeting in person
2. Send an Email by 2:00 PM the day before the meeting to [email protected]. All comments emailed will be provided to the Council Members for their consideration.
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: Scott Thomson, Chuck Reynolds, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. 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 – Two cases.
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2. 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
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. C. §54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Brian Ring, City Administrator; David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney; Elizabeth Ehrenstrom, HR Manager
All Units
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF BREI AND PRESENTATION ON LOCAL ENERGY GENERATION AND
MICROGRID DEVELOPMENT
The City Council shall receive a presentation from BREI (Biomass Renewable Energy Inc.) outlining their plan to construct a biomass energy facility in Oroville and partner with the City to support phased development of a local microgrid utility. This facility will serve as a cornerstone of Oroville’s movement toward energy independence, resilience, and economic growth.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH BREI TO PROVIDE BENEFIT FOR THE COMMUNITY.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE RECOGNIZING LYLE DAMON PHILLIPS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY AND HONORING
HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing Lyle Damon Phillips on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9393 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 2 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. NEOGOV RECRUITING AND APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM SOFTWARE The City Council shall consider approving agreement with NeoGov and authorize implementation of NeoGov’s recruiting and applicant tracking system software.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV FOR AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED $31,010.00 FOR THREE YEARS BILLED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS PER ATTACHED QUOTE; AND
APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM CONTINGENCY FOR $11,560 FOR YEAR ONE (5/7 VOTE REQUIRED).
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the Regular Meeting Minutes of 06.17.2025.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
3. RUDDY CREEK LIFT STATION EXPANSION AGREEMENT WITH SEWERAGE
COMMISSION OROVILLE REGION
The City Council shall consider an agreement with Sewerage Commission Oroville Region (SCOR) for the partial payment of expansion to the Ruddy Creek lift station.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 3558 WITH SEWERAGE COMMISSION OROVILLE REGION; AND
2. AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
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4. AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR POTENTIAL FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITY
DISTRICT (CFD) FOR NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MARKET RATE HOUSING AND CONTINGENT LETTER OF INTENT TO FORM CFD WITH 100% FUNDING TO
DEVELOPER PENDING CITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
The City Council shall consider the formation of an ad hoc committee regarding the potential formation of a Community Facility District (CFD) for infrastructure funding for market rate housing and contingent letter of intent to form CFD with 100% funding to developer pending City feasibility study.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPOINT THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PARTICIPATE ON AN AD
HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING THE POTENTIAL FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY
FACILITY DISTRICT FOR THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED FOR MARKET RATE HOUSING; AND
2. APPROVE STAFF TO SEND LETTER OF INTENT TO FORM COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT WITH 100% FUNDING TO DEVELOPER PENDING CITY FEASIBILITY STUDY.
5. CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
The City Council shall receive and discuss preliminary recommendations and funding sources for capital projects for fiscal year 2025/26.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION; AND
2. PROVIDE ANY DIRECTION TO STAFF.
6. SURPLUS ASSET DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
The City Council shall receive an update on the process for disposing of City assets that have value, however, are no longer a benefit to the City.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
7. IDENTIFICATION OF LAND AND FUNDING FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX
WITH WATER PARK
The City Council shall discuss options moving forward to identifying land and funding sources for large indoor/outdoor sports complex with water park.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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8. TEMPORARY ICE RINK IN DOWNTOWN
The City Council shall discuss the concept of renting a temporary ice rink in downtown during the holiday season.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and may consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9394 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (PROPOSITION 4) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
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
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on July 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Accommodating Those Individuals with Special Needs – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Oroville encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process. If you have a special need in order to allow you to attend or participate in our public meetings, please contact the City Clerk at (530) 538-2535, well in advance of the regular meeting you wish to attend, so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Documents distributed for public session items, less than 72 hours prior to meeting, are available for public inspection at City Hall, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, California.
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