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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 17, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 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:
Anticipated Litigation: The City Council will confer with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Case Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council will meet with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: All Units.
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 - 6 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. REQUEST TO OPERATE BUSINESS OUT OF RESIDENCE
The City Council shall consider allowing Joshua Reinert, who resides at 860 Robinson Street, to operate a business out of his residence.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MR. REINERT’S REQUEST TO OPERATE AN ONLINE SOFTWARE BUSINESS FROM HIS HOME.
2. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
The City Council shall receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE ANNUAL 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT; AND APPROVE FOR SUBMITTAL TO STATE.
3. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT
The City Council shall receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
ACTION REQUESTED –
RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE FILING OF THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.
4. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT The City Council shall consider amending the Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to increase the contract amount by $25,000.
ACTIONS REQUESTED -
APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9448 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TROVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $25,000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
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5. EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF THE MURAL PROJECT AT 1447 HUNTOON STREET OF AN ADDITIONAL FOUR MONTHS TO JULY 20, 2026
The City Council previously approved funding from the Art in Public Spaces Development Impact Fund for the installation of a mural at 1447 Huntoon Street. Due to scheduling and project coordination considerations, the applicant has requested additional time to complete the mural.
The City Council shall consider approving a time extension to allow the project to move forward and ensure successful completion.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE MURAL PROJECT AT 1447 HUNTOON STREET FOR A FOUR-MONTH PERIOD WITH A COMPLETION DATE OF JULY 20, 2026.
6. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the drafted minutes of the March 3, 2026 City Council regular meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. NORTHSTAR CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN FEASIBILITY STUDY The City Council shall consider directing staff to issue an agreement to NorthStar Engineering for $15,820 for a feasibility study for the downtown storm drain system bounded by Montgomery, Huntoon, Downer, and the levee. This study will specifically investigate options to alleviate flooding at the storm drain under the alley behind 2040 Montgomery Street.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT (A-3581) WITH NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,820 FOR A DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN FEASIBILITY STUDY; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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8. DOWNTOWN ZONING REVIEW DISCUSSION
At the request of Council Member Webber and Mayor Pittman, the City Council will discuss zoning in the downtown district and the relationship between current zoning designations and existing businesses that may now be considered legal non-conforming uses. In some cases, zoning changes adopted after businesses were legally established may have resulted in those businesses becoming legal non-conforming under the current zoning code.
The purpose of this discussion is to consider whether further review of downtown zoning may be appropriate and to receive direction from the City Council regarding potential next steps.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT AN INITIAL REVIEW OF ZONING CONDITIONS IN THE
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT AND RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS; OR
DEFER ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE AT THIS TIME AND EVALUATE THE
ISSUE THROUGH THE NEXT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS ANTICIPATED IN 2027 OR 2028, WHEN IT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF A BROADER REVIEW OF LAND USE POLICY AND PLANNING CONSISTENCY.
9. HEWITT PARK - GEORGIA-PACIFIC TRAIN PAINTING PROJECT UPDATE The City Council shall receive an update regarding potential memorandum of understanding for the painting of the trains at Hewitt Park.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO WORK ON A MOU WITH A LOCAL NON-PROFIT TO RETAIN
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE QUALIFIED / TRAINED / CERTIFIED AND INSURED IN WORKING IN THESE TYPES OF CONDITIONS; TO ASSESS WHAT IF ANY MITIGATION EFFORTS ARE NEEDED; AND PERFORM ANY PAINTING THAT CAN BE APPROPRIATELY DONE; OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF.
10. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 The City Council shall receive annual unaudited financial information for the year ended June 30, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE INFORMATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
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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]
11. 5:00 PM - CLOSEOUT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 22-CDBG-PI-00026 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-PI-00026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE CLOSEOUT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NO. 22- CDBG—NH-00008.
12. 5:15 PM - ELECTED OFFICIALS’ TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE The City Council shall revisit the topic of transparency and accountability for elected officials, providing input on revised draft language created based off of direction given to staff at the December 16, 2025 and February 17, 2026 City Council Meetings.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. City of Oroville Fire Department February 2026 Statistics Report ii. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report iii. Hearing Notice-Oroville Union High School District-Facility Fees iv. January and February 2026 City Clerk Department Reports
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on April 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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