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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
December 16, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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 – One case.
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.
3. 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 Represented Units.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. SWEARING IN OF TWO NEW POLICE OFFICERS
Jason Wines, Chief of Police will swear in two new officers: Christian Bean, and Adrian Lee.
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 - 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. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JENNIFER COOPER FOR HER OUTSTANDING
COMMITMENT TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing Jennifer Cooper, teacher at Ophir Elementary School, for her longstanding partnership with the City Clerk’s Office to bring students to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at City Council meetings. Ms. Cooper’s commitment has meaningfully advanced youth civic engagement in the Oroville community.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9425 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNIZING JENNIFER COOPER FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
2. IMPLEMENTATION OF BADGE READERS AT CITY HALL
This report provides an informational update regarding the implementation of electronic badge readers throughout City Hall. The new protocol requires employees to “badge” into the building and establishes a process for visitors to check out a temporary badge while conducting business at City Hall. The purpose of this protocol is to enhance the overall safety and security of employees, visitors, and City facilities.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1840 TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24, PARTS 1 THROUGH 12
The City Council shall consider adopting Ordinance 1840 to adopt the California Building Standards Code Title 24, Parts 1 through 12. The California Building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of the California Legislature, with supplements published in intervening years. The California legislature delegated authority to various agencies, boards, commissions and departments to create building regulations to implement the state’s statutes.
These building regulations, or standards, have the same force of law, and take effect 180 days after their publication unless otherwise stipulated. The California Building Standards Code applies to occupancies in the State of California as annotated.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE 1840 - 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
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4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the Regular meeting minutes from the 12.02.2025 and the amended minutes of the 10.21.2025 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 2026 RECOLOGY SERVICE RATE INCREASE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
SOLID WASTE
The City Council shall receive an update on the Recology service rate increase for the collection and disposal of solid waste that will become effective January 1, 2026
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
6. LAND LEASE EXTENSIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 030-260-043, 030-260-066, 030-260-060 AND 030-260-067
The City Council shall consider extending the land lease terms associated with three parcels through November 20, 2055: 030-260-043, 030-260-066 and 030-260-060. All three of these parcels are leased by the Northwest Lineman College. In addition, the Council shall consider assigning the existing land lease associated with parcel number 030-260-067 Kilo and Echo LLC (which has a term through November 20, 2055).
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 9426 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE LAND LEASE EXTENSIONS FOR PARCELS: 030-260-043, 030-260-066, 030-260- 060 WITH THE NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE AND AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE LAND LEASE ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL 030-260-067 TO KILO AND ECHO LLC.
7. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
At the request of Council Member Johnstone and Council Member Webber, Council shall review and consider adding language to the Elected Officials Guiding Principles handbook regarding elected officials’ transparency and accountability. In addition, consideration shall be given regarding adding language to the Municipal Code.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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8. ANNUAL USE OF “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” AS DEFINED IN THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
In accordance with Ordinance No. 1865, the Oroville Police Department shall annually submit a Military Equipment Report. This report shall be submitted and publicly released, and within 30 days hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located meeting, where the public can ask questions.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT AND APPROVE REPORT
9. 2025 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM INCOME ONLY GRANT
APPLICATION
The City Council shall consider the submittal of an application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Program Income Only in the amount of $1,524,764 of current program income and the amount of $475,236 of additional recurring program income for a total of $2,000,000 for First Time Homebuyer Program subsidy assistance.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9427 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN PROGRAM
INCOME ONLY APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD
AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM.
10. REINSTATEMENT OR FORECLOSURE OF CITY-OWNED 1708 BLUFFS DRIVE The City Council shall consider reinstating or initiating foreclosure proceedings related to the City of Oroville’s interest in the Deed of Trust against the property located at 1708 Bluffs Drive (APN 031-360-031).
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO REINSTATE BORROWER’S PAST DUE AMOUNT WITH PRIMARY MORTGAGE AND EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT IN THAT AMOUNT; IF THAT IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE FEASIBLE; THEN
APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9428 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO NECESSARY TO INITIATE AND COMPLETE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1708 BLUFFS DRIVE, OROVILLE (APN 031-360-031).
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11. POSITION REASSIGNMENT – ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
The City Council shall consider reassigning a currently vacant Accounting Technician position from the Finance department to the Information Technology department for an Analyst position.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER OF A POSITION FROM THE FINANCE TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
12. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO INSPECTION GRANT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (RFP: DOJ-PROP56-2025- 26-1)
The City Council shall consider approving the Department of Justice Tobacco Inspection Grant and Memorandum of Understanding fiscal year 2025-26, RFP: DOJ-PROP56-2025-26-1 for $123,622.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (RFP: DOJ-PROP56-2025-26-1)
13. TEMPORARY DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY TO SENIOR ENGINEER AND PROJECT MANAGER, TIM KABER AND 5% OUT OF CLASS COMPENSATION The City Council shall consider temporarily delegating Senior Engineer and Project Manager, Tim Kaber, the same signing authority that is typically granted to the City Engineer, for the duration of time that the City Engineer position is vacant and being actively recruited. Along with this responsibility, Staff recommend compensating Mr. Kaber with a 5% out of class pay increase.
This temporary delegation of authority will allow Mr. Kaber to sign engineering-related documents, approvals, and correspondence necessary to keep capital projects, development review, and regulatory compliance tasks moving forward without interruption. The delegation would remain in effect until a new City Engineer is appointed or the City Council takes further action.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE TEMPORARY DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY TO SENIOR ENGINEER AND PROJECT MANAGER, TIM KABER; AND
5% OUT OF CLASS COMPENSATION.
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14. TERM AMENDMENT OF VICE MAYOR ERIC SMITH TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The City Council shall consider amending the reappointment of Vice Mayor Eric J. Smith to the Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees to ensure compliance with statutory term requirements beginning January 2026. On December 2, Council appointed Vice Mayor Smith to a one-year term. However, it was discovered that the term must be either a two or four-year appointment.
ACTION REQUESTED -
REAPPOINT VICE MAYOR ERIC J. SMITH TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SERVE A TWO YEAR TERM COMMENCING AT NOON ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF JANUARY 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 2027, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §2024(A); OR REAPPOINT VICE MAYOR ERIC J. SMITH TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM COMMENCING AT NOON ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF JANUARY 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 2029, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §2024(A).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report – November 2025 ii. Fire Department Monthly Statistical Report - November 2025 iii. PG&E Notice of Application for Review of Recovery Costs Associated with the Kincade and Dixie Fire
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on January 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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