July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 15, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Member Attendance: Chuck Reynolds (left at 5:34PM), Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson (Absent), 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 – One case.
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. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (§ 54957)
4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney to discuss Real Property Negotiations regarding 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive 95965
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – Direction given; no reportable action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Webber
3. Adoption of Agenda
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Kathy Brazil, The CameraMan, Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Reynolds: Shared that a Health Aide Kasey Dahl, saved his wife’s life due to a choking event at work. He asked Council for support for a formal resolution to come forward to honor Kasey’s heroic efforts. Council Member Johnstone and Mayor Pittman supported this request.
Vice Mayor Smith: Thanked the community for a great 4th of July celebration. Additionally, he thanked CalFire for their participation and protection of the community during the holiday.
Council Member Webber: Shared that Barber Tank will be hosting a backpack giveaway with supplies needed for school and free haircuts on August 3, 2025 from 2-6PM at the Southside Community Center. He explained this is in partnership with other agencies as well.
Mayor Pittman: Shared that the grand opening for Mission Esperanza is scheduled for July 25, from 11AM-1PM.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Staff held a meeting with Senator Schiff. At this meeting staff advocated on projects and issues in the City of Oroville.
Alyssa Stutz, Public Works Director: See attached supplemental report she provided to Council during the meeting.
Wes Ervin, Principal Planner : Provided the Council with an update on two new CEQA bills (AB130 and SB131). He provided an overview of the bills, and the effect they may have on the City of Oroville and planned housing developments.
Amy Bergstrand, Business Assistance and Housing Development Director: Shared the equipment for the aerial truck and fire engine were ordered on July 11, 2025.
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 3 were adopted in one action by the Council.
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
1. BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR THE
CENTENNIAL CULTURAL CENTER
The City Council approved an amendment to the lease agreement with the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) to lease the Centennial Cultural Center. The amendment would extend the term of the agreement through June of 2027 and include 5% increases in rent each of the next two years (fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27). The Council approved Resolution No. 9396.
2. APPROVAL OF REPAIR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 3235 BURLINGTON AVENUE
The City Council approved the required repair costs associated with the sale of city-owned property located at 3235 Burlington Ave., Oroville (APN 035-096-004).
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of July 1, 2025.
REGULAR BUSINESS
4. MOU WITH BUTTE COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL TO FORM OROVILLE AREA FIRE SAFE
COUNCIL
The City Council approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Butte County Fire Safe Council, forming the Oroville Area Fire Safe Council while also authorizing Community Development Director and the Fire Chief to act as liaisons to the BCFSC during the formation process. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7
5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEOGOV’S RECRUITING AND
APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
The City Council directed staff to bring this item back at the August 5, 2025 meeting.
6. DOWNTOWN OROVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL 2025-26 FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET
The City Council approved the FY 2025-25 budget by the following vote:
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
7. INTEREST FORGIVENESS FOR REHABABILITATION LOAN AT 1640 HAMMON AVENUE The City Council forgave accrued interest for an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation loan #510 provided to Susan Billings (Akins) for repairs made to 1640 Hammon Avenue (APN: 013-053-005) by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith NOES: None
RECUSED: Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Reynolds and Goodson
8. INDUSTRAIL DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESOLUTION FOR MICHAEL SEARS The City Council approved the attached CalPERS Resolution No. 9395 required for an industrial disability retirement for Michael Sears by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Reynolds and Goodson
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7
9. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6-8
The City Council approved initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Council adopted Resolution No. 9398 and authorized any necessary budget adjustments to the Annual Assessment Report by the following vote:
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Reynolds and Goodson
10. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 3, 5, 9
The City Council approved initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Council adopted Resolution No. 9397 and authorized any necessary budget adjustments to the Annual Assessment Report by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Reynolds AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith NOES: None
RECUSED: Council Member Johnstone and Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7
11. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 16, 18 The City Council approved initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Council adopted Resolution No. 9399 and authorized any necessary budget adjustments to the Annual Assessment Report by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Reynolds AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
RECUSED: Council Member(s) Reynolds and Johnstone
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
12. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 12, 14, 15, 17 The City Council approved initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Council adopted Resolution No. 9400 and authorized any necessary budget adjustments to the Annual Assessment Report by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
13. ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO BE LEVIED ON THE 2025/26 TAX ROLL The City Council approved Resolution No. 9401 certifying that the Sewer Service charges to be levied on the 2025/26 tax roll are in compliance with Proposition 218 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Johnstone, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Council Member(s) Reynolds and Goodson
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919 July 15, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE THIS MEETING.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No additional public comment received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – None.
2. Correspondence
i. BAHD Monthly Report June 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 5:38PM.
_______________________________________ _________________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
Docusign Envelope ID: 1206FED8-6A3A-46A6-9A93-6A7887848919