January 06, 2026~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
ssOroville, CA. 95965
January 06, 2026
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 City Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Anticipated Litigation (Significant exposure to litigation) pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(b): (1 Case).
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees.
OPEN SESSION
A moment of silence was held in recognition of the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
Council Member Reynolds led this moment of silence.
1. Announcement from Closed Session – Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Johnstone
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda – Agenda item #10 should include a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00.
4. Recusals - None
5. 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
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Rhonda Magnusson; The CameraMan; Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Reynolds: Expressed concerns about the preliminary materials for the transparency item from December 16, 2025 meeting.
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded the public and those in attendance that the International Sportsman’s Expo is January 15-18th in Sacramento.
Mayor Pittman: Stated the Chief of Police will have an agenda item coming forward soon regarding concerns parents have with the internet and their children accessing it. He also announced the Department of Water Resources $200,000.00 agreement has been completed.
Council Member Thomson: Stated he is very proud of staff and would like administration to look into doing something special for them.
Council Member Webber: Stated he was saddened about the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
2. Administration Reports
Amy Bergstrand, Director of Business Assistance and Housing Development:
Updated staff and Council Members on the status of use at the Oroville Rescue Mission and Mission Esperanza. There was 28 people in the congregate shelter, with 29 in the pallet shelter. 1 individual was asked to leave due to drug possession and use. This individual can reapply to stay again in 6 months.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Comcate software went live on December 18th and appears to be an excellent software for the department. Statistics were provided for the month of December 2025.
Jason Wines, Chief of Police: Stated the Police Department continues to average 3500 calls per month.
Tim Kaber, Senior Civil Engineer and Program Manager: Stated Hewitt Park is coming along well.
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Thanked staff for their hard work during the storms that have occurred over the previous couple of weeks. Listed 3 items that will be coming to the Council soon: 1) Pavement moratorium; 2) Staff recognition and appreciation; and 3) A uniform process regarding street closures.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 2 and 3 were adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOHN STARR AND BETTER BUILDERS The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9430 recognizing John Starr and Better Builders for their contributions to the City of Oroville by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
2. AMENDMENT OF 2026 MASTER MEETING CALENDAR
The City Council approved one amendment to the 2026 Master Meeting Calendar. One holiday has been changed from February 9th, to February 12th recognizing Lincoln's Birthday. This aligns with the 2026 City of Oroville A/P Calendar.
3. APPROVAL OF THE 12.16.2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes from the 12.16.2025 City Council meeting.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
4. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR FOR 2026
The City Council voted to keep Vice Mayor Smith as the Vice Mayor for Oroville City Council for 2026 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
5. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS The Mayor kept all Council Member assignments the same for the 2026 year as they were for the 2025 year 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
6. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL RECOGNITION FOR THE KONKOW VALLEY BAND
OF MAIDU INDIANS
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9432 supporting Federal recognition for the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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7. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND THE OROVILLE POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION BOTH SWORN AND NON-SWORN PROVIDED A 5% SALARY INCREASE FOR SWORN PERSONNEL, OVERTIME TO BE PAID AFTER 84 HOURS
IN A PAY PERIOD, AND ABILITY TO ADVANCE SICK AND VACATION LEAVE TO
EXPERIENCED LATERAL SWORN AND NON-SWORN PERSONNEL
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9431 and the side letter agreement between the City of Oroville and the Oroville Police Officer’s Association Sworn and Non-Sworn (OPOA-S) (OPOANS) providing a 5% salary increase for all sworn personnel, changing overtime to be paid after 84 hours in designated work pay period and the ability to advance sick and vacation to experienced lateral sworn and non-sworn personnel by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson 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
8. LETTER TO CALTRANS REQUESTING WIDENING OF STATE ROUTE 70 BETWEEN
MONTGOMERY STREET AND GRAND AVENUE
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan.
The City Council voted to send the drafted letter to CalTrans regarding the potential widening of Highway 70 and the associated bridge structure between Montgomery Street and Grand Avenue by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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9. PARKING LOT AND BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS; HEWITT PARK RENOVATION The City Council authorized the purchase of 15 solar lights and light poles for the Hewitt Park parking lot and basketball court area in the amount of $72,395.00 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $7,239.50 for a total of $79,634.50 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT; SANITARY SEWER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT
The City Council voted to award a Professional Services Contract (A-3574) to Carollo Engineers of Sacramento for design engineering services in support of the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Bypass & Modernization Project by the following vote:
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
11. FUTURE LEADERS PILOT PROGRAM
The City Council shall received a presentation on the Future Leaders Program designed to introduce local youth to municipal government, leadership, and public service. This presentation was accepted for information.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No additional public comment received.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. PG&E'S REQUEST TO CHANGE RATES FOR ITS 2027 GAS COST ALLOCATION
AND RATE DESIGN PROCEEDING APPLICATION
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 6:04PM.
________________________________ ___________________________________ Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: 89AA4D55-1EE6-4C9B-AC9B-8A7D63FAB9DE