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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
September 16, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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
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 – Three Cases.
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OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. PRESENTATION FROM HOMESERVE USA FOR UTILITY SERVICE LINE PROTECTION
PROGRAM
The City Council shall receive a presentation from HomeServe USA for a voluntary Service Line Protection Program. The program educates property owners on their responsibility for private water, sewer, and plumbing service lines and provides affordable options to cover unexpected repair costs.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
2. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS WITHIN THE OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council shall receive a presentation from Chief of Police, Jason Wines, regarding new officers and recently promoted personnel within the Oroville Police Department.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 9 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. REQUEST TO OPERATE BUSINESS OUT OF RESIDENCE
The City Council shall consider allowing Henry Carlson, who resides at 205 Windward Way, to operate a business out of his residence.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MR. CARLSON’S REQUEST TO OPERATE A HANDYMAN BUSINESS FROM HIS HOME.
2. REQUEST TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT FEES FOR DWR FLOATING CLASSROOMS The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is requesting use of Bedrock Park as a raft take-out location during their 2025 program season. The request includes placement of temporary A-frame No Parking signs on designated dates to ensure safe access to the Feather River for students and participants. In recognition of the program’s educational value and community benefit, staff recommends that the City Council approve a waiver of special event fees associated with this temporary park use.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES FOR THE FEATHER RIVER FLOATING
CLASSROOM PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING USE OF BEDROCK PARK AS THE PROGRAM’S TAKE-OUT LOCATION, WITH TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF NO PARKING SIGNS COORDINATED TO MAINTAIN ADA ACCESS.
3. FEE WAIVER FOR MUSEUMS DURING SALMON FESTIVAL 2025
The City Council shall consider approving free admission to City Museums during the Salmon Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE MUSEUM ADMISSION FEES FOR ALL PARTICIPATING CITY MUSEUMS ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, IN SUPPORT OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL.
4. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE OROVILLE HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The City Council shall consider a fee waiver request from the Oroville Hmong New Year Festival Committee, in the amount of $6,084, for Police Services relating to the 2025 Oroville Hmong New Year Festival, to be held October 11th and 12th at the Nelson Avenue Sports Complex.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE 65% OF THE FEES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,084, AND HAVE THE APPLICANT PAY THE REMAINDER OF THE FEES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,276.00, FOR THE 2025 OROVILLE HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL.
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5. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LAGOM TEA INFUSIONS FOR FIVE
SEASONAL TEA EVENTS TO BE HELD AT THE LOTT HOME AND CHINESE TEMPLE The City Council shall consider approving an Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Oroville and Lagom Tea Infusions to provide five seasonal tea education programs in collaboration with the City’s museums at the Lott House and Chinese Temple.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 3565 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND LAGOM TEA INFUSIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
6. ADOPTION OF ADA COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
The City is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to adopt a grievance procedure. Adoption demonstrates the City’s commitment to accessibility, ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, and preserves eligibility for transportation funding administered by Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE CITY OF OROVILLE ADA COMPLAINT PROCEDURE.
7. CITY HALL CAMERA SYSTEM
The City Council shall consider approving a contract with Tec-Com Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. for a camera surveillance system for City Hall in the amount of $45,135.00.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE ENTERING INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT (AGREEMENT NO. 3566) WITH TEC-COM LOW VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS INC.; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY GOLDEN STATE FIRE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE PIERCE TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE AND ONE PIERCE AERIAL LADDER TRUCK
The City Council shall consider authorizing the payment of $2,904,367.12 to Golden State Fire for the purchase of one Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine and one Pierce Aerial ladder truck.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PAY $2,904,367.12 TO GOLDEN STATE FIRE APPARATUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE PIERCE TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE AND ONE PIERCE AERIAL LADDER TRUCK.
9. APPROVAL OF 09.02.2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes from the 09.02.2025 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
10. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DACOTA QUINN TO THE OROVILLE PARK
COMMISSION
The City Council shall consider appointing Dacota Quinn to serve on the Oroville Park Commission with a term of September 16, 2025 – September 16, 2030.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPOINT DACOTA QUINN TO SERVE ON THE OROVILLE PARK COMMISSION WITH A TERM OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2030.
11. AGREEMENT WITH COMCATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE The City Council shall consider approving an agreement with Comcate to provide Code Enforcement Software.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 9406 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT NO. 3567 WITH COMCATE AND CITY OF OROVILLE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
12. UPDATE ON DESIGN PROCESS AT 655 CAL OAK, NEW CORP YARD The City Council shall receive a presentation on design progress for the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
13. NAACP BUTTE COUNTY 5TH ANNUAL INVITATION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE TABLE The City Council shall consider purchasing a table to attend the 4th Annual NAACP Dinner for $750.00.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE PURCHASE OF TABLE FOR $750.00.
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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]
14. 5:00PM - APPEAL OF THE JULY 24, 2025, DECISION OF THE OROVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UP25-11 FOR AN AEGIS TREATMENT CENTER OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES FACILITY AT 1121 ORO DAM BOULEVARD EAST (APN 035-260-011)
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Oroville Planning Commission’s July 24, 2025, decision to deny Use Permit UP25-11 for an outpatient treatment center at 1121 Oro Dam Blvd East. The proposed facility will operate as a medication unit affiliated with a licensed narcotics treatment program, offering medically supervised services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9408 - APPROVING THE APPEAL AND UP25-11,
INCLUDING THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, THE FINDINGS, THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN; OR
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9407 - DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF USE PERMIT UP25-11, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN. DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT TO FIND A NEW LOCATION AND RE-APPLY WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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15. 5:15PM - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VOTER APPROVED CHANGES TO CITY
CHARTER
On April 16, 2024 the Council directed staff to put proposed changes to the City Charter, on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The changes were divided up into 4 categories, made publicly available and placed on the ballot in four measures: Measure J – Changing City Treasurer from Elected to Appointed, Measure K – Changing Compensation for Council Members to be Set by Ordinance, Measure L – Repeal of Articles XXVII and XXVIII and Establishing the Park Commission as Advisory, and Measure M – Streamlining Provisions and Making Corrections, Including Merging Required Departments Into a Single Article and Making Clerical Changes. Measures J, K and L were voted down by the voters, while Measure M was approved. Council will hold a public hearing to review the proposed changes to be incorporated into the Charter pursuant to the passing of Measure M.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. PROVIDE STAFF INPUT ON VOTER APPROVED CITY CHARTER CHANGES; AND
2. DIRECT TO STAFF TO RETURN THE CHARTER AT THE OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR ADOPTION.
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
i. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report – August 2025 ii. City of Oroville Fire Department Report - August 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on October 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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