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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
April 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 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 shall hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – The City Council will confer with the City Attorney regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9) (One Case) Name of Case: Cherokee Properties v. City of Oroville, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No: 2:26-CV-00371-DMC
2. 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 and Contract Employees.
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
1. PRESENTATION FROM CINDY DANILUKE REGARDING THE ANY GIVEN CHILD (AGC)
PROGRAM
The City Council shall receive a presentation by Cindy Daniluke that provides an overview of the Any Given Child (AGC) program and highlights local efforts to expand arts education opportunities for Oroville-area students through collaborative partnerships.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE PRESENTATION AS INFORMATION.
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2. INVESTMENT UPDATE
The City Council shall receive an investment update from Ryan Midkiff of Building Bridges Financial Advisors, regarding our investment account with Ameriprise Financial.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE INVESTMENT 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 10 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 MAY 3–9, 2026, AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9450 recognizing May 3–9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9450; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. AUTHORIZATION TO REPAIR FIRE ENGINE 91
The City Council shall consider authorizing expenditures to repair Fire Engine 91 following damage sustained while responding to a structure fire in early March.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE FIRE ENGINE 91 REPAIRS, APPROVING A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $32,812.36, TO BE FUNDED FROM CAPITAL ASSET - OUTSIDE SERVICES.
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3. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CAL HOME OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION LOAN
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The City Council shall consider accepting changes made to the Cal Home Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9451 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CAL HOME OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 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 consider adopting Ordinance No. 1895 with changes to Oroville Municipal Code 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, for the purpose of streamlining certain business permits to reduce the time and cost of applying.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1895 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 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.
5. HOSTING THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT CHINESE PIONEERS: POWER AND POLITICS IN EXCLUSION ERA PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE Oroville CHINESE TEMPLE The City Council shall consider approving the hosting of the traveling exhibition Chinese Pioneers:
Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs at the Chinese Temple Museum from August through October 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE HOSTING THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT CHINESE PIONEERS: POWER AND
POLITICS IN EXCLUSION ERA PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE CHINESE TEMPLE MUSEUM FROM AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER 2026.
6. RECERTIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF 2026 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9452 for the recertification and adoption of the 2026 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP).
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9452 RECERTIFYING AND ADOPTING THE SSMP; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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7. AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC EXPERTS LLC FOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY AND
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION ADVISORY SERVICES
The City Council shall consider approving an agreement with Strategic Energy Experts LLC (SEE) to provide advisory services related to the City’s ongoing evaluation of local energy options, including a potential municipal electric utility and/or Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. SEE’s role will be limited to advisory support, with the potential to assist in future implementation efforts should the City determine that forming a CCA is financially feasible.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC ENERGY EXPERTS LLC; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY MINOR ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS.
8. UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER TO ASSOCIATE CIVIL
ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER
The City Council shall consider updates to the job description of Associate Civil Engineer, adding in responsibilities associated with project management, and renaming the classifications Associate Civil Engineer/Project Manager.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER (FORMERLY ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER).
9. SUPPORT LETTER FOR SB 1216 (CABALDON) – HOUSING LEADERSHIP DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
The City Council shall consider approving of a letter of support for SB 1216 (Cabaldon), which establishes a Housing Leadership Designation Program to recognize jurisdictions that demonstrate strong housing production outcomes and provides associated regulatory flexibility.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB 1216 (CABALDON); AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE LETTER THROUGH THE STATE’S POSITION LETTER PORTAL.
10. APPROVAL OF APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the drafted regular meeting minutes from the April 7, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
11. NORTON STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT UPDATE
The City Council shall receive an update on the Norton Street Rehabilitation project and options for traffic flow.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON NORTON STREET TRAFFIC FLOW AND PARKING OPTIONS.
12. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING VESTED RIGHTS OF PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS AS
LEGALLY NON-CONFORMING
At the request of Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), the Council shall consider passing Resolution No. 9453 acknowledging the vested rights PCP has to legally continue operations as a legal nonconforming business.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9453 MEMORIALIZING THE VESTED RIGHTS OF PACIFIC
COAST PRODUCERS TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS AT ITS CURRENT LOCATION AS A
LEGAL NONCONFORMING USE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND CALIFORNIA LAW.
13. FIRE DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY – MANAGING SERVICE DEMAND The City Council shall receive information and provide direction on a proposed ordinance to establish a Fire Department cost recovery program.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE COUNCIL FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND
DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH A FINALIZED VERSION FOR FORMAL CONSIDERATION.
14. OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCREASED PRESENCE
IN PARKS
The City Council shall hear recommendations from the Police Department in regard to increasing presence at City parks.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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15. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION (PHASE II); DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY FOR CORPORATION
YARD PROJECT, MULTI-BUILDING REMODEL AND SITE WORKDESIGN/BUILD PROJECT AT 655 CAL OAK
The City Council shall consider awarding the construction portion (phase II) of the contract with United Building Contractors, Inc (UBC) of Chico for Design/Build Construction Services on the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH UNITED BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC., AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
16. NINE-MONTH BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council shall receive a budget review for the nine-months ended March 31, 2026, and consider requested budget adjustments. For this discussion the General Fund and District Tax Fund are combined for budget review.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE STATE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
17. PURCHASE OF FIVE PATROL VEHICLES
The Police Department plans to budget for the purchase of four (4) new patrol vehicles for the 26/27 budget year and we will replace one vehicle that was damaged beyond repair. While four will be budgeted for next year and the 5th will be purchased via insurance funds, the Police Department is asking for approval to get on the list to pre-order the vehicles in an effort to reduce the delay in receiving the vehicles.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE NEW FORD EXPLORER PATROL VEHICLES, INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE OROVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT COORDINATE WITH OROVILLE FORD AND BEGIN THE VEHICLE ORDERING PROCESS PRIOR TO JULY 1, WITH PAYMENT TO BE COMPLETED IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.
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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]
18. 4:30PM - WAIVING OF FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 1896 REGARDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA26-02 AND ZONING CHANGE ZC26-02 AT 2020 MONTGOMERY ST (APN 012-032-014) AND 1453 DOWNER ST (APN 012- 094-008)
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and consider the Zoning Change recommendations to modify the zoning of two downtown properties, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 012-032-014 and 012-094-008. The proposed amendment would change the current Public or Quasi-Public (PQ) zoning to Downtown Mixed-Use (MXD) consistent with their surrounding neighbors.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1896 AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY; AND
2. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
AMMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR BOTH PARCELS, AND
3. DIRECT STAFF TO BRING ORDINANCE NO. 1896 BACK FOR ADOPTION AT THE MAY 5, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 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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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Fire Department Statistics Report for March 2026
ii. City Clerk Department Monthly Report March 2026
iii. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report March 2026 iv. PG&E Notice - Rate Increase Request to the CPUC
v. PG&E Rate Increase Request for Diablo Power Plant Cost Recovery
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A special meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on April 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
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