July 01, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 01, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Scott Thomson (ABSENT), Chuck Reynolds, 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. 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
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 – Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – led by Council Member Webber
3. Adoption of Agenda –
Motioned by: Council member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council member Thomson
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF BREI AND PRESENTATION ON LOCAL ENERGY GENERATION AND
MICROGRID DEVELOPMENT
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Sean Reese; Brenda Narayan; and Brian Wong.
The City Council received a presentation from BREI (Biomass Renewable Energy Inc.) outlining their plan to construct a biomass energy facility in Oroville. City Council gave general consensus for staff to proceed 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 adopted Resolution No. 9393 recognizing Lyle Damon Phillips on the occasion of his 100th birthday by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council member Thomson
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer; and The CameraMan.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded the public about he 4th of July fireworks show located at the Table Mountain Golf Course.
Mayor Pittman: Spoke on the successful Historical Society Almond Festival. He also spoke on the Oro Dam Citizen’s Advisory Committee and update to the state water plan is in progress.
Lastly, he spoke on a training he attended for flock cameras being used in the City. He stated he was very impressed with the capabilities of this technology.
Council member Webber: Reminded the public that OCDC will host a meeting on July 14, 2025 at 5PM with the Alliance for Workforce Development at the Southside Community Center.
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2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Reminded the public on the current fireworks ordinance in place and the hefty fines associated with being in possession of an illegal firework. He also spoke on power that is starting soon at Mission Esperanza. There should be power at the cite by July 3, 2025.
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development: Provided a staff introduction to the City’s newest Planner, Kylie Cope.
Alyssa Stutz, Director of Public Works: Provided the following updates on the PW department: The Chinese Temple documentary should still be in progress, she reached out to Chico State for an update and is awaiting a response. The Museum Curator, Vanessa is working to secure an additional 1,000 dollars in grant funding for the museums. The museums will be closed on the July 4th weekend. 221 tons of asphalt was poured in the month of May, which equates to 34,000 square feet. The Myers project is wrapping up and Cal Water projects continue on Bird Street and Washington Avenue. The grazing goats are back for fire mitigation efforts and were working at the golf course and will begin working their way into town. Lastly, a safe streets grant has been applied for.
Chris Tenns, Fire Chief: Spoke on 400 acres that were burned near the airport for fuel reduction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 This item was removed from the Consent agenda for additional consideration and discussion.
The City Council gave staff direction to have this item come back at the next meeting on July 15, 2025 for additional consideration and discussion.
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of 06.17.2025 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council member Thomson
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REGULAR BUSINESS
3. RUDDY CREEK LIFT STATION EXPANSION AGREEMENT WITH SEWERAGE
COMMISSION OROVILLE REGION
The City Council approved an agreement with Sewerage Commission Oroville Region (SCOR) for the partial payment of expansion to the Ruddy Creek lift station by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council member Johnstone Seconded by: Council member Goodson AYES: Council member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council member Thomson
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 approved 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. The three Council members who will sit on the committee includes: Council members Johnstone, Reynolds, and Webber. Council also approved staff to send letter of intent to form community facility district with 100% funding to developer pending city feasibility study. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council member Thomson
5. CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
The City Council received and discussed preliminary recommendations and funding sources for capital projects for fiscal year 2025/26. This item was accepted for information.
6. SURPLUS ASSET DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
The following member of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer The City Council received an update on the process for disposing of City assets that have value, however, are no longer a benefit to the City. The Council directed staff to send the items to auction and continue with the process the City has been using.
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7. IDENTIFICATION OF LAND AND FUNDING FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX
WITH WATER PARK
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Marsha Henderson; Jordan Reed; and Anne Stephens.
The City Council discussed options moving forward to identifying land and funding sources for large indoor/outdoor sports complex with water park. An ad hoc committee was formed to discuss this item further and explore funding opportunities for this idea. Sitting on the ad hoc committee is Mayor Pittman, and Council member Webber.
8. TEMPORARY ICE RINK IN DOWNTOWN
The City Council discussed the concept of renting a temporary ice rink in downtown during the holiday season and gave consensus to for staff not to proceed with this this concept.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing opened at: 5:31PM.
Public Hearing closed at: 5:32PM.
9. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted 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 Hearing closed at: 5:32PM.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member of the public submitted public comment on this item: Vienzo “V”.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – Council member(s) Reynolds and Goodson would like an item to come soon regarding traffic calming measures on Huntoon Street.
2. Correspondence – None received.
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19PM.
______________________________ __________________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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