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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
August 05, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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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 – Four Cases.
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
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
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.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 – 4 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. AWARD ABC NICK’S PIONEER TOWING THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
TOWING SERVICE CONTRACT
The City Council shall consider awarding ABC Nick’s Pioneer Towing with the abandoned vehicle abatement towing service contract.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. AWARD ABC NICK’S PIONEER TOWING WITH THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT TOWING SERVICE CONTRACT; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
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2. POSITION REASSIGNMENT IN FINANCE
The City Council shall consider the approval of a reassignment of positions in the Finance Department. Specifically, staff request removing one vacant Accounting Tech position and adding a Payroll Technician. This will result in a total of two (2) Payroll Technicians.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE DELETION OF ONE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND THE ADDITION OF ONE PAYROLL TECHNICIAN.
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT; TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR 655 CAL OAK The City Council shall consider awarding a contract to NorthStar Engineering, of Chico for topographic survey services on the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. AWARD THE CONTRACT TO NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING FOR $7,500, AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
4. INVESTMENT BROKERAGE FIRM CHANGE
The City Council shall consider the approval of a change from LPL Financial to Ameriprise Financial, to be the new broker for Building Bridges Financial Advisors, who assists the City with financial investments.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN ANY FORMS TO SWITCH OUR ACCOUNT TO AMERIPRISE.
5. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING KASEY DAHL FOR EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS At the request of Council Member Reynolds with support of Council, the Council shall consider a resolution recognizing Kasey Dahl, for her extraordinary efforts which resulted in the saving of a co-worker’s life.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9405 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. APPOINTMENT OF ERIN LACKEY TO THE ART COMMISSION
The City received a completed application from Erin Lackey for an appointment to the Oroville Arts Commission. Staff has reviewed the application and is recommending that Council consider the appointment.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPOINT ERIN LACKEY TO THE OROVILLE ARTS COMMISSION WITH A TERM DATE OF AUGUST 5, 2025 – AUGUST 5, 2029.
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7. NEOGOV’S RECRUITING AND APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM SOFTWARE The City Council shall consider agreement of NeoGov’s recruiting and applicant tracking system software.
ACTION REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV FOR AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED $19,120.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
8. ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 (WESTSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES) AND DISTRICT NO. 2006-2 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
The City Council shall consider the annual special tax relating to the City’s Community Facilities Districts (“CFD’s”).
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9402 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1, WESTSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9403 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-2, PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PROPOSITION 218 CERTIFICATES FOR INCLUSION ON THE 2025/26 BUTTE COUNTY TAX ROLL.
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]
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9. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6-8
The City Council shall consider 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.
ACTION REQUESTED -
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED THIS YEAR AS NONE OF THE ZONES WILL BE ASSESSED.
THIS IS DUE TO LOW EXPENDITURES AND SUFFICIENT ZONE RESERVES TO COVER THOSE COSTS.
10. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 3, 5, 9
The City Council shall consider 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.
ACTION REQUESTED -
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED THIS YEAR AS NONE OF THE ZONES WILL BE ASSESSED.
THIS IS DUE TO LOW EXPENDITURES AND SUFFICIENT ZONE RESERVES TO COVER THOSE COSTS.
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 shall consider approving the Annual Assessment Report and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
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 shall consider approving the Annual Assessment Report and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
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13. BUTTE COUNTY PROP 218 RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 The City Council shall consider adopting the Proposition 218 Compliance Resolution.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9404 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE THE VALIDITY OF THE LEGAL PROCESS USED
TO PLACE DIRECT CHARGES ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE APPROVED RESOLUTION.
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
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on August 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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