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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
April 07, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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1. Attend the meeting in person
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:
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 –Three Cases.
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:
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 030-260-039
Agency Negotiator: Brian Ring, City Administrator
Negotiating Parties: County of Butte
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
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.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
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. UPDATED JOB TITLE AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE GIS SPECIALIST TO GIS
ANALYST II
The City Council shall consider updates to the job title and salary schedule for the former GIS Specialist position, changing it to GIS Analyst II.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT THE UPDATED JOB TITLE AND SALARY SCHEDULE GIS ANALYST II (FORMERLY GIS SPECIALIST) POSITION; AND
2. ALLOCATE ONE GIS ANALYST II POSITION AND REMOVE THE FORMER GIS SPECIALIST ALLOCATION.
2. UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
TECH/ELECTRICIAN TO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
The City Council shall consider updates to the job description and salary schedules for the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor position.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (FORMERLY TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN/ELECTRICIAN); AND
2. ALLOCATE ONE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION AND
REMOVE THE FORMER TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN/ELECTRICIAN ALLOCATION.
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3. ACCEPT THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT STANDARD AGREEMENT 23- HOME-16207, FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
The City Council shall consider accepting the 2023 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) allocation, Agreement No. 23-HOME 16207, in the amount of $500,000 for the First Time Homebuyer Program and to establish a budget for general administration, program activities and activity delivery.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ACCEPT THE 2023 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STANDARD AGREEMENT NO. 23-HOME-16207; AND
2. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AS INDICATED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THIS STAFF REPORTED DATED APRIL 7, 2026.
4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 17, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the March 17, 2026 City Council regular meeting minutes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE DRAFTED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 17, 2026; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. NEW PUBLIC FUNDS MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT
The City Council shall consider a change in bank investment accounts from Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), to a Public Funds Money Market account at Golden Valley bank.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY’S LAIF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT WITH A NEW GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC FUNDS MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT.
6. STREET CLOSURE PROCEDURES
The City Council shall consider alternatives for safely securing streets for various public events.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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7. ANNEXATION FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE AND PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE
LINCOLN OPHIR STUDY AREA
The City Council shall receive an update on the feasibility study conducted on three potential areas within the County and provide direction to staff – including authorizing staff to pursue annexation of the Lincoln Ophir Annexation Area, as tentatively defined.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. DISCUSS THE PROPOSED LINCOLN OPHIR ANNEXATION AND MODIFY IF DESIRED; AND
2. DIRECT STAFF TO CONTINUE THE ANNEXATION PROCESS AND LATER BRING
BACK FOR APPROVAL A MORE DEFINED BOUNDARY MAP AND COMPLETED ANNEXATION DOCUMENTS FOR LINCOLN OPHIR.
8. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC) GRANT
APPLICATION FOR NELSON POINT APARTMENTS
The City Council shall consider approving a letter of support for the application of an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant application for the development of Nelson Point Apartments.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC).
9. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE The City Council shall consider adoption of transparency and accountability ordinance for elected officials.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1894.
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10. AGREEMENT WITH NEWGEN STRAGEGY SOLUTIONS TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY
POWER SUPPLY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
The City is evaluating the potential development of a limited municipal electric utility (MEU) to serve select industrial customers, as well as the potential formation of a City-operated Community Choice Aggregator (CCA). The attached scope of work submitted by NewGen Strategy Solutions, outlines a preliminary financial feasibility analysis to assess both options, including a comparison to continued service under Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) or Pioneer Community Energy.
The proposed study will provide the City with data-driven insight into costs, potential savings, operational considerations, and overall feasibility before advancing further policy or infrastructure decisions.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEWGEN STRATEGY SOLUTIONS FOR A
PRELIMINARY POWER SUPPLY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSULTANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TOEXCEED $40,000.00.
11. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
The City Council shall consider appropriating up to $200,000 in additional funding for road projects in Fiscal year 2025/26.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
12. SELECTION OF THE 2026 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT The City Council shall consider the selection of a recipient for the 2026 Samuel J. Norris Award for Excellence.
ACTION REQUESTED -
SELECT A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2026 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE TO BE PRESENTED AT THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON APRIL 28, 2026, AT THE OROVILLE STATE THEATRE.
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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]
13. 5:00PM - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1895 WITH AD HOC CITIZEN BUSINESS
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STREAMLINING OF
CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSE AND PLANNING PERMITS TO REDUCE THE COST AND
PROCESSING TIME FOR APPLICANTS
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and consider the Zoning Change recommendations of the Citizen Ad Hoc Business Advocacy Committee as approved by the Planning Commission.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AD HOC COMMITTEE’S
RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
2. WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1895, AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY; AND
3. ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS; AND
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9449 — FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.060,
17.16.120, 17.16.180, AND TABLES 17.34.020-1, 17.28.010-1, 17.32.010-1, AND
17.36.010-1.
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. Open Letter For The Record - Doug Dirks
ii. Jeff McClure Public Comment/Correspondence Received March 23, 2026 iii. OCESD-Public Hearing Notice-Implementation Proposed Developer Fees
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on April 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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