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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 03, 2026
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 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. The City Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney for Conference With Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.8
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 030-360-092, 030-110-029.
Agency Negotiator: Brian Ring, City Administrator
Negotiating Parties: Premier Enterprise, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment relating to infrastructure financing and development obligations associated with approval and development of the property.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. Adoption of 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 - 7 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 HONORING CITY OF OROVILLE EMPLOYEES IN RECOGNITION OF
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9444 - A Resolution Honoring City of Oroville Employees in Recognition of Employee Appreciation Day on March 6, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9444; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF OROVILLE The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing Arbor Day (April 24, 2026) in the City of Oroville, encouraging community participation in tree planting and preservation efforts.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9445; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC ENTITY
AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FOR PROVIDING ADVANCE
FUNDING FROM FURTHER SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND DISBURSEMENTS The City Council shall consider approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Public Entity Agreement with the Department of Water Resources for providing advance funding from future Supplemental Benefits Fund disbursements.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 9446 - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DWR FOR PROVIDING ADVANCED FUNDING TO THE SBF.
4. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1708 – HOMELESS, HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM: ROUND 7
The City Council shall consider approving a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1708, which would allow smaller cities (those under 300,000 in population) to compete for Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) funding.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE LETTER IN SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1708; AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
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5. UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LEAD PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR AND NEW LEAD
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
The City Council shall consider adopting an updated job description for Lead Public Works Operator and a newly created Lead Park Maintenance Technician job description.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR LEAD PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR AND LEAD PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN.
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROJECT
COMPLETION OF LINCOLN STREET FAMILY APARTMENTS AND TO CLOSEOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 21-DRMHP-21003-NTP1 The City Council shall consider approving a resolution acknowledging the project completion of Lincoln Street Family Apartments (Lincoln Village) and to close out grant agreement 21-CDNHP21003-NTP1.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9447 - A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROJECT
COMPLETION OF LINCOLN STREET FAMILY APARTMENTS AND TO CLOSEOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 21-DRMHP-21003-NTP1
7. APPROVAL OF THE 02.17.2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the drafted 02.17.2026 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
8. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
The City Council shall receive and consider a Fiscal Impact Analysis prepared by Willdan Financial Services evaluating the General Fund impacts associated with five proposed residential development projects totaling 436 dwelling units. The analysis was prepared to assist the City in evaluating a developer request for exemption from annexation into the City’s Public Safety Community Facilities Districts (CFDs). The study evaluates projected revenues and service costs to the City’s General Fund through project buildout and concludes that the developments would result in a modest net annual General Fund deficit at full buildout.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS PREPARED BY
WILLDANFINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE RUDDY CREEK, CALLE VISTA, LINKSIDE PHASE 2, AND FEATHER RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS; AND
2. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO WORK WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO
PROCEED WITH THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO FUND DEVELOPER’S UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE; OR
3. PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
9. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – FEE WAIVER REQUEST
The Fraternal Order of Eagles FOE 196 is requesting a waiver of park rental fees in the amount of $53.00 for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Rotary Park on April 4, 2026. The event is a long-standing, family-oriented community activity that provides a recreational opportunity for residents and visitors.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM PHILIP VALADE, ON BEHALF OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES FOE 196, TO WAIVE PARK RENTAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $53.00 FOR THE ANNUAL EASTER HUNT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 4, 2026, AT ROTARY PARK.
10. UPDATED HEWITT PARK OPERATIONS, RULES, AND RENTAL FEES The City Council shall consider modifications to Hewitt Park operations and rental fees.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED OPERATIONS, RULES, AND RENTAL FEES, OR PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE AND REFINE OPERATIONS, RULES, AND RENTAL FEES.
11. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURES The City Council shall consider placing two measures on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot regarding proposed amendments to the City Charter.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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12. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAINT
GEORGIA-PACIFIC TRAIN LOCATED AT HEWITT PARK
At the request of Council Member Webber and Vice Mayor Smith, the City Council shall consider seeking an agreement with the Oroville Union High School District for the painting of the train at Hewitt Park.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ON AN
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED APPROPRIATE PAINTING OF THE TRAIN LOCATED AT HEWITT PARK; OR
DO NOT PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION TO WORK WITH THE OROVILLE UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT ON AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED APPROPRIATE PAINTING OF THE TRAIN LOCATED AT HEWITT PARK.
13. FIRE STATION KITCHEN AND FLOOR REMODEL
The City Council shall consider a minor/focused remodel at the Oroville Fire Station to address worn and outdated kitchen and flooring materials. The project would replace original cabinets from the 1980s, upgrade kitchen countertops, and remove existing laminate flooring installed around 2011 that is now heavily worn. Staff initially requested $60,000 for this project in the current fiscal year budget; however, the project quote was received at $75,528.55 and staff is requesting an additional $15,528.55 to complete the work. Funding ($60,000) for this remodel is budgeted within the Capital Project allocation for facility improvement.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL $15,528.55 IN APPROPRIATIONS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FIRE STATION 91 KITCHEN AND FLOORING REMODEL PROJECT, FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND; OR
PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF.
14. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE FOR CONTRACT NUMBER 240150 FOR ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER NO. 3 – ELGIN FT. WAYNE DRAINAGE STUDY, AMERICAN
ENGINEERING
The City Council shall consider approving a budget increase for Addendum No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 with American Engineering (formerly known as W. Gilbert Engineering) for the Elgin Ft.
Wayne Drainage Study.
This Addendum was signed on September 5, 2024 by the Public Works Director, outside of current contract approval practices. The addendum authorized additional work consisting of expanded topographic surveys and preparation of updated preliminary layouts, cost estimates, and recommendations. The total requested increase is $30,650. The value of the additional authorized work is $30,650.00.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE A BUDGET INCREASE FOR CONTRACT 240150 TO PAY FOR ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING FOR THE ELGIN FT. WAYNE DRAINAGE STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,650.00.
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15. PURCHASE OF A TABLE FOR 8 AT THE OROVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The City Council shall consider authorizing the purchase of a table for 8 in the amount of $550.00 for the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A TABLE OF 8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $550.00 FOR THE
OROVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY.
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]
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
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on March 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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