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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
October 07, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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 City 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 – Five Cases.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations related to the following bargaining units: All units.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Changes/Corrections to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. Adoption of the Agenda
RULES OF DECORUM
The Oroville City Council welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public engagement. The City Council expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Council, staff, or the general public. The City Council will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of City Council meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed.
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
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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. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE, AND FAITH OF CHARLIE KIRK The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9410, honoring the life, service, and faith of Charlie Kirk.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9410 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. UPDATED CITY ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION
The City Council shall consider approval of the updated job description for the position of City Engineer. The City Engineer will serve as the City’s lead professional engineer, responsible for oversight of the Engineering Division, delivery of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and compliance with state and federal regulations related to infrastructure, floodplain management, and ADA coordination.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CITY ENGINEER.
3. UPDATED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION The City Council shall consider proposed changes to the job description of Community Enhancement Coordinator.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR.
4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BENNETT ENGINEERING FOR SANITARY SEWER
MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) UPDATE AND AUDIT
The City Council shall consider approval of a contract with Bennett Engineering Services to conduct the City of Oroville’s Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) Update and Audit. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), through the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), requires agencies that own or operate sanitary sewer systems to prepare, implement, audit, and recertify an SSMP in compliance with the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE A CONTRACT (AGREEMENT NO. 3569) WITH BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,022 TO CONDUCT THE CITY’S REQUIRED SSMP UPDATE AND AUDIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH SWRCB ORDER NO. 2022-0103-DWQ, WITH FUNDING FROM THE SEWER FUND.
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5. ADOPTION OF VOTER APPROVED CHANGES TO CITY CHARTER
The City Council shall consider adoption of voter approved changes to the City Charter that were included in Measure M.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CHARTER PURSUANT TO THE PASSING OF MEASURE M.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT – COVENTRY DRIVE AND CENTRAL SCHOOL BASIN CULVERT
REPAIR TO LAMON CONSTRUCTION
The City Council shall consider awarding a contract to Lamon Construction Company, Inc., of Yuba City for replacement of a 42-inch culvert on Coventry Drive at the intersection with Highlands Blvd, and repair of the inlet culvert at the Central School Basin intake structure.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AWARD CONTRACT (AGREEMENT NO. 3568) TO LAMON CONSTRUCTION FOR $90,750 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
7. APPROVE MASTER SALARY SCHEDULE – EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 The City Council shall review and consider approval of the updated Master Salary Schedule to include the new salary range for the Fire Marshal/Inspector position to be effective as of July 3, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MASTER SALARY SCHEDULE WITH UPDATED RANGE FOR FIRE MARSHAL/INSPECTOR EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025.
8. FEE WAIVER FOR MUSEUM TRICK OR TREAT EVENT
The City Council shall consider approving free admission to City Museums during the Halloween Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 31, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE MUSEUM ADMISSION FEES FOR ALL PARTICIPATING CITY MUSEUMS ON OCTOBER 31, 2025, IN SUPPORT OF THE HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT EVENT.
9. APPROVAL OF THE 09.16.2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the drafted regular meeting minutes of September 16, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
10. AMENDMENT TO LEASE / OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE OROVILLE CONVENTION
CENTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND FEATHER RIVER RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT
The City Council shall consider an amendment to lease / operating agreement #3516 with Feather River Recreation and Park District for the lease and operation of the Municipal Auditorium.
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9411 – A RESOLUTION OF THE
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXCUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE OPERATING / LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FEATHER
RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 1200 MYERST STREET, OROVILLE – (AGREEMENT NO. 3516).
11. NEW CITY OF OROVILLE CORPORATION YARD STATUS UPDATE The City Council shall receive an update on contracting efforts for the new Corporation Yard at 665 Cal Oak Road.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
12. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN/MASTER PLAN AND PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE FOR
BEDROCK PARK
The City Council shall consider approving the Conceptual Design/Master Plan and preliminary Cost Estimate for Bedrock Park and directing the contractor to start Design Development.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN/MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACTOR TO PROCEED TO DESIGN DEVELOPMENT.
13. LETTER REQUESTING SUPPORT FROM STATE ADDRESSING ILLEGAL DUMPING AND
SALMON HABITAT DEGRADATION ALONG FEATHER RIVER
The City Council shall consider sending a letter to Gavin Newsom, requesting assistance in addressing the illegal dumping that is taking place in the Feather River, causing significant environmental impacts including the spawning grounds for the Chinook salmon.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE LETTER TO GAVIN NEWSOM, REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING
THE ILLEGAL DUMPING THAT IS TAKING PLACE IN THE FEATHER RIVER, CAUSING
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS INCLUDING THE SPAWNING GROUNDS FOR THE CHINOOK SALMON; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE OPPOSING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 50 – REDISTRICTING
The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9409, opposing CA Proposition 50 regarding redistricting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9409 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
15. OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY LOGO ADDITION
Mayor Pittman requests that the City Council review and consider the attached revised Oroville City Logo exhibits to be used to advocate for the City.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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]
16. 5:00 PM CLOSEOUT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG)22-CDBG-NH-00008 The City Council shall conduct a public hearing relating to the performance and the final accomplishments of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) No. 22-CDBG-NH-00008.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE CLOSEOUT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NO. 22- CDBG—NH-00008.
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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. Fire Department September 2025 Report
ii. Notice of Acceleration and Setoff from Oroville Hospital
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on October 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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