August 19, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 5
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
August 19, 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
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. THE CITY COUNCIL MET WITH STAFF IN CLOSED SESSION FOR CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (§ 54956.8)
Property: 2700 Oro Dam Blvd W., Oroville, CA 95965
Agency Negotiators: Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Table Mountain Golf Course
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – No reportable action taken; direction given to staff.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Thomson
3. Adoption of Agenda –
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
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation from Pneumacare
The City Council received a presentation from Pneumacare. They are contracted through CalAIM to provide services to provide Enhanced Care Management and Community Support services (housing transition and navigation, tenancy and sustaining and food insecurity).
Pneumacare has recently opened an office in Oroville to serve the community and introduced themselves to the City Council. This was accepted for information.
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The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Rhonda Magnusson, The CameraMan, Allen Dikes, Daniel Vaught and Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith: Announced that on August 21st there will be a Feather River Recreation and Park District Clean Up discussion at the Municipal Auditorium from 5:30-6:30PM.
Mayor Pittman: Butte College opened their new science building. It is 70,000 square feet of classroom and opportunities for learning to happen. He spoke on the planetarium there and recommended members of the community attend it when it opens. He reported on a meeting with Senator Dahle’s office personnel, PG&E, and members of the community at the Union Coffee Club. Lastly, he spoke on the orientation for the Lineman students. He and City Administrator, Brian Ring, welcomed them to the City of Oroville and our community.
Council Member Goodson: Also spoke on the new science building that opened at Butte College. She was very impressed with it.
2. Administration Reports
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development: Reminded the public about a public meeting due to be held on August 26th at 6pm at the Southside Community Center. The topic of discussion is biomass and there will be a Q&A session. Additionally, Director Piatt announced the addition of Intern James Fong, who will be with the City for a month. James is doing an amazing job already.
Alyssa Stutz, Director of Public Works: Introduced Jacob Glick, the new Civil Engineer for Public Works.
Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance: Announced that there is a CalPERS investment return percentage of 11.6%. There will be a formal update to come.
Jason Wines, Chief of Police: Reported that there have been 2 lateral officers and a Sergeant onboarded, with one more to come next month. There is 1-2 vacancies remaining for the Oroville Police Department, the lowest in many years. National Night Out was a success. He spoke on the newest flock cameras that arrived. Lastly, he spoke on Officer Moreno and his outstanding performance.
Chris Tenns, Fire Chief: Spoke on the provided monthly report. He also updated Council on the status of Title 19 inspections taking place. Many of them have been done, and there are about 30 businesses left. This will resume after this fire season.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 6 were adopted in one action by the Council.
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
1. BENEFIT RESOLUTION FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES, WHICH INCLUDES THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CHIEF OF POLICE, DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, AND
THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK PER CALPERS REQUIREMENT
The City Council adopted Benefit Resolution No. 9406 for Unrepresented employees as required by CalPERS.
2. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO MELTON DESIGN GROUP FOR WORK PERFORMED
AT HEWITT PARK
The City Council authorized the payment to Melton Design Group Inc. in the amount of $9383.60 for work performed in 2023.
3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 3562 WITH BENEN FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES – PEDESTAL SEPARATION PROJECT
The City Council approved Agreement No. 3562 with BenEn in the amount of $8,522.00 for electrical engineering services to prepare drawings for a new electrical pedestal to be submitted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This project will separate the electrical service currently shared between 1305 Myers and City-owned streetlights along the adjacent block.
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) MATCHING GRANT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE
ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
The City Council approved Resolution No. 9407 authorizing the submittal of an application, acceptance of an allocation of funds, and execution of a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant to support asphalt crack sealing improvements at the Oroville Municipal Airport. The resolution provides authorization for City Administrator Brian Ring to sign Caltrans Airport grant application documents.
5. CONTRACT FOR FLOCK SAFETY AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR)
CAMERA SYSTEM
The City Council approved a two-year contract to renew the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Camera System.
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6. APPROVAL OF SET OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2025 and August 5, 2025.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS ON BIRD STREET AT DOWNER STREET The City Council directed staff to proceed with the installation of stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic on Bird Street at the intersection of Bird Street and Downer Street.
8. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PATRICK PIATT, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The City Council approved an amendment to the employment contract with Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director, that would advance Mr. Piatt from Step E, $150,123 annual salary to Step F, $158,028 annual salary. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9408 a resolution of the Oroville City Council authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Oroville and Patrick Piatt by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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
2. Correspondence
i. Business Assistance Housing Development Monthly Report ii. Fire Department Monthly Report
iii. Community Development Monthly Report
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59PM.
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Brian Ring, City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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