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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
November 18, 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
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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 – Two 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. Changes/Corrections to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 12 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. MODIFICATIONS TO THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FIRST TIME
HOMEBUYER (FTHB) LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The City Council shall consider approving the required modifications to the HOME FTHB Program Guidelines.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9418 -A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS (FTHB) PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
2. ACCEPT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDARD AGREEMENT 24- CDBG-10013 AND ESTABLISH BUDGET
The City Council shall consider accepting the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Standard Agreement 24-CDBG-10013, in the amount of $3,600,000, and establish a budget for each of the program activities.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ACCEPT THE 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDARD AGREEMENT 24-CDBG-10013, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,600,000.
2. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT INDICATED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THE STAFF REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2025.
3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1892 AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 WASTE AND BURNING
REGULATIONS
The City Council shall consider adopting amendments to Chapter 13.08 of the Oroville Municipal Code to address outdated provisions and improve the ordinance’s clarity and enforceability. The proposed updates aim to better align with current practices, public safety priorities, and environmental regulations.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. SECOND READING BY REFERENCE TO TITLE ONLY; AND
2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1892 AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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4. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH RAINFORST ART PROJECT FOR EXTENSION OF
AGREEMENT FOR GREAT FEATHER RIVER MOSAIC MURAL PROJECT ON TABLE
MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD
The City Council shall consider authorizing an extension with The Great Feather River Mosaic Mural Project on Table Mountain Boulevard. It has been a three-year project that is coming due for completion on December 31, 2025. The Rainforest Art Project team is requesting an extension on the date of completion through March 1, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
EXTEND AGREEMENT NO. 3435 TO MARCH 1ST, 2026, TO ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR THE ART PROJECT TEAM TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
5. STORM WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SURF THRU CAR WASH AT 2298 FEATHER RIVER BLVD
The City Council shall consider approving the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Certificate of Responsibility/Agreement for the Surf Thru Car Wash at 2298 Feather River Blvd.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
6. AWARD OF ENGINEER AND TRAFFIC SURVEY REPORT CONTRACT TO WOOD RODGERS INC. OF ROSEVILLE, CA
The City Council shall consider awarding a contract to Wood Rodgers, Inc. of Roseville CA, for an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) Report.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT NO. 3574 WITH WOOD RODGERS (5/7 VOTE REQUIRED); AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
7. REQUEST FOR CONTINUED SERVICES WITH SUNRIDGE FOR RECORD MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City Council shall consider approving a request to continue service with Sun Ridge, Inc. for records management services for a term of one year for $29,084.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 3575 FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH SUN RIDGE INC.
FOR CONTINUED RIMS SOFTWARE.
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8. FEE WAIVER REQUEST – OROVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ODBA)
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The City Council shall consider approving a fee waiver for the Oroville Downtown Business Association (ODBA) associated with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Oroville. This event has historically served as a community-wide celebration, fostering civic pride, tourism, and seasonal economic activity in the downtown core. Staff recommend approval of the fee waiver given the public benefit and community tradition associated with the event.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE WAIVER OF CITY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OROVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY.
9. ADMISSION FEE WAIVER- PIONEER CHRISTMAS 2025
The City Council shall consider approving free admission to the Pioneer History Museum for the Pioneer Christmas special event on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE ADMISSION FEES FOR THE PIONEER MUSEUM ON DECEMBER 13, 2025, IN SUPPORT OF THE PIONEER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EVENT.
10. FEE WAIVER- ANY GIVEN CHILD FIELDTRIPS
The City Council shall consider approving the waiving of fieldtrip fees for schools participating in educational programs offered at the Chinese Temple and Pioneer Museum as part of the City of Oroville’s partnership with the Ensuring the Arts for Any Given Child initiative.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE WAIVER OF ADMISSION FEES FOR ALL STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
CONDUCTED AT THE CHINESE TEMPLE AND PIONEER MUSEUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANY GIVEN CHILD INITIATIVE.
11. FEE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST – VETERANS PARADE HOSTED BY THE EXCHANGE CLUB
The City Council shall consider approving a reimbursement request of City fees associated with the annual Veterans Parade held in downtown Oroville. This event is run by the Oroville Exchange Club. This community event honors local veterans and active duty service members while promoting civic pride and unity. Staff recommend approval of the reimbursement due to the event’s clear public benefit and its alignment with the City’s ongoing commitment to support community and veteran-related initiatives.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $113.42 ASSOCIATED WITH THE VETERANS PARADE ORGANIZED BY THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF OROVILLE.
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12. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the Regular Meeting minutes of 11.04.2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
13. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U)
The City Council shall consider appointing 3 new individuals to the Citizen’s Oversight Committee (Measure U). These 3 individuals come as a recommendation from the Executive Committee meeting held on October 28, 2025. The individuals recommended for appointment are: Dacota Quinn, Richard Chamberlain, and Alicia Lapp. Additionally, the City Council shall consider reappointing the following members to the Citizen’s Oversight Committee: Mark Grover, David Quintel, and Ken Malone.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPOINT DACOTA QUINN, RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN AND ALICIA LAPP TO THE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U) WITH TERM DATES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2027; AND
2. REAPPOINT MARK GROVER, DAVID QUINTEL, AND KEN MALONE TO THE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U) WITH TERM DATES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2029.
14. AUTHORIZATION TO FACILITATE AIRPORT FBO ROOF REPAIRS The City Council shall consider authorizing staff to facilitate repairs to the roof at the Oroville Municipal Airport FBO hangar and office area (one building).
ACTION REQUESTED –
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH PVC MEMBRANE ROOFING OVERLAY FOR THE FBO BUILDING AT OROVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
15. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT; DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY FOR CORPORATION YARD PROJECT, MULTI-BUILDING REMODEL AND SITE WORK DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT AT 655
CAL OAK
The City Council shall consider modifying the contract with United Building Contractors, Inc (UBC) of Chico for Design/Build Construction Services on the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH UNITED BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. TO INCREASE FUNDING BY $23,160 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.
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16. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH BLUE VOICE, LLC TO PROVIDE REAL TIME
ASSISTANCE TO OROVILLE POLICE OFFICERS
The City Council shall consider approving an agreement with Blue Voice, LLC. Oroville Police Department wishes to utilize Blue Voice, LLC software to enhance officer access to legal resources, mapping tools, and investigative support services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT NO. 3576) WITH BLUE VOICE, LLC AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
17. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RONNIE BELSER FOR POSITION OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT DIRECTOR
The City Council shall consider approval of a new employment agreement with Ronnie Belser for the position of Code Enforcement Director.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3568; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9419 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND RONNIE BELSER.
18. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN RING FOR POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Council shall consider approval of a new employment agreement with Brian Ring for the position of City Administrator.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3569; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9420 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND BRIAN RING.
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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]
19. 5:00PM - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1891 ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, HOUSING CODE, FIRE CODE AND RELATED CODES The City Council may introduce Ordinance No. 1891 to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Parts 1 through 12), along with the Uniform Housing Code (1997 Edition), Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (1997 Edition), International Property Maintenance Code (2018 Edition), and California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code (2025 Edition).
This adoption also updates Oroville’s local Fire Code to reflect new State numbering, incorporates local amendments, and introduces a cross-walk document summarizing changes for public transparency.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1891 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE PARTS 1 THROUGH 12 AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION,
AND THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 1997 EDITION AND THE 2019 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE AND AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24; AND
2. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL DECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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20. 5:15 PM - PUBLIC HEARING FOR A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROJECT COMPLETION OF LINCOLN STREET FAMILY APARTMENTS AND TO CLOSEOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 21- DRMHP-21003-NTP1
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to solicit comments relating to the closeout of the CDBG-DR project related to Lincoln Street Family Apartments 21-DRMHP-21003-NTP1.
ACTION REQUESTED -
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS TOPIC UNTIL DECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL 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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. City of Oroville Fire Statistic Monthly Report - October 2025 ii. Bi-Annual Report from the Southside Oroville Community Center
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on December 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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