April 28, 2026~5:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Oroville State Theatre
1489 Myers Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
April 28, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
OPEN SESSION 5:30 PM
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
OPEN SESSION
. Pledge of Allegiance
. Adoption of the Agenda
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REGULAR BUSINESS – Action Calendar
1. ANNUAL OROVILLE STATE OF THE CITY
The Oroville City Council invites all residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to come together as we reflect on our achievements and look forward to the future of our beautiful City.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to May 5, 2026 at 4:00P.M. in the Oroville City Council Chambers.
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State of the City
2026
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Start of
program • Roll Call • Pledge of Allegiance • Adoption of Agenda • Public Comments 2 4
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Program Overview
1. Program Overview And Welcome from Mayor
Pittman
2.Presentation of Awards:
⚬ Sam Norris Award
⚬ Your Voice in the Arts Awards
⚬ Historical Preservation Awards
3. 2025/26 Budget Overview
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Program Overview
4. Department updates -
2025/26 Accomplishments - 2026/27 Goals
• Administration/Finance Update (Finance, HR, IT, City
Clerk)
• Business Assistance/Housing
• Code Enforcement (including Recycling)
• Community Development (Building, Planning)
• Fire
• Police
• Public Works (Streets, Sewer, Airport, Engineering,
Parks/Trees, Museums, Fleet, Storm Drain)
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5 Awards
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Sam Norris Award
In 2002, the City Council approved this
annual award for significant lifetime
achievements toward improving the
quality of life in the City of Oroville.
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2026 Sam Norris
Award
Winner Janice Clay
7 • Nominated by Ann and Richard
Chamberlain.
• Founded the Docent Program in Oroville.
• Past President of Alpha Beta Omega Nu, of
which have raised substantial funds over
the years for the City.
• Volunteered at the Oroville library for
many years.
• Donated many of the artifacts and articles
of clothing at the Chinese Temple.
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Your Voice in the arts
awards
Your Voice in the Arts Awards recognizes
individuals and organizations that positively
impact the Oroville community with their
passion, innovation and commitment to the arts.
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2026 Your voice in the
arts award winners
Janice Clay and Ann
Chamberlain
9 • Nominated by the Oroville Docents Association.
• Original “Friends of the Parks”.
• Hosted and ran craft shows at the Lott Home during
Feather Fiesta Days.
• Put countless hours into beautifying the Lott Home as well as various museums and parks in Oroville.
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2026 Your Voice for the
Arts Award Winner (Group)
10 Artists of Rivertown
• Artists of Rivertown operates Brushstrokes
Art Studio and Gallery in Oroville.
• Unveiled a 3-year project with stunning
mosaic panels installed along Table
Mountain Blvd.
• Contributed their talents by painting
heartfelt designs on Love Luggage for foster
kids at the OEC Crab Festival fundraiser.
• Brushstrokes Art Studio and Gallery
continues to welcome the community with
open arms.
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Historic preservation
award
The Historic Advisory Commission created an annual Historic Preservation Award program to honor outstanding achievement in Historic Restoration city-wide. They received nominations from the public, and the committee chose the winner who exhibited the following criteria:
Period appropriate architecture, dedication to the history of the structure, commitment to excellence in ongoing stewardship of the property. Compliance with the general plan, city codes, zoning, ordinances and importance within the context of Oroville’s history.
There will be a tour of the historic winners in October, time and date to be announced. 2026 Sponsor: Oroville Hospital
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Historic preservation
award Winner
The Boynton Home located at 1681 Bird St. The Boynton Home now hosts the Minasian Law Firm. Jack Minasian purchased Carleton Gray’s practice in 1941 for $1,200.
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Historic preservation
award Winner
Historic Oroville State Theater located at 1489 Myers St. Opened in 1928. 13 15
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Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget highlights
• City remains to have a healthy $9M reserve.
• Highlight significant 2025/26 budget items
⚬ Over $17M in significant project work budgeted:
￭ Hewitt Park - $6.8M
￭ Engineering Table Mountain/Washington - $2.5M
￭ Orangewood and Riverview Terrace Lift Station Design - $350K
• ($2.5M total project cost)
￭ CalOak Design/Infill work - $1.78M
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Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget highlights
• Significant project work budgeted:
⚬ Ophir Road - $750K
⚬ Montgomery Roundabout - $650K
⚬ Southside storm drain study - $268K
• Other Items Implemented:
⚬ 311 Software
⚬ Comcate Code Enforcement Software
⚬ NeoGov Recruitment Software
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Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget challenges
• Sales tax revenues remain flat for the city and are down roughly $1.5M since 2021
⚬ coupled with inflationary pressures = challenge
• Labor costs for the city are likely to increase (we are in the second year of a new agreement for fire protection
services - and other labor agreements expire at the end of calendar year)
• Operational Needs will certainly exceed city resources. any new budget additions will need to be addressed with offsetting decreases.
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City Department
Accomplishments
- goals
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Administration
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directive of city
The City Administrator's office is responsible for administration implementing the policy of the City Council.
Responsibilities include overall supervision of all City departments and direct coordination with the City
Council, public information, intergovernmental
relations and economic development.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 Finance:
• Oversaw cash management of over $50 million in cash and investments.
• Oversaw and managed 50 Citywide Funds - including 31 General Fund departments and budgets.
• Prepared and oversaw compliance and State reporting requirements.
Information Systems:
• Successful upgrade to City’s website (more user friendly, ADA compliant).
• Assisted with upgrading law enforcement radios - ensuring secure communications).
• Active with Tyler and 311 implementation.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 City Clerk
• Clerked 71 meetings for City Business and 9 meetings for Wyandotte Creek GSA.
• Processed 425 Public record act requests.
• Maintained full compliance with open meeting laws, public noticing requirements, and records retention mandates.
• Ensured timely filing and management of Statements of Economic Interests, oaths of office, and legal notices. 21 23
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 Human Resources:
• Implemented online recruitment tool (NeoGov).
⚬ Have attracted over 300 applicants with this new tool. • Hired HR Technician - fully staffed for first time in years. • Incorporating Technology - goal to reduce time to hire and time to onboard.
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Goals for Fiscal Year
Clerk: 26/27
• Implement a centralized digital tracking system for certificates of insurance using Laserfiche to improve compliance, accessibility, and monitoring of expiration dates.
• Administer a smooth, transparent, and legally compliant election cycle for the November 2026 General Election in coordination with Butte County Clerk-Recorder and City leadership.
• Strengthen Public Records Request Response Process.
• Continue improving agenda preparation, routing, and publication processes for City Council and commissions to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Information Systems:
• Moving to new Geographic Information System environment (mapping). • Implementation of mobile RIMS (report access in the field). 23 25
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Business Assistance and
Housing
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Key accomplishments completed in
• Secured $3,600,000 in new CDBG grant funding. 25/26
(new ladder Truck, type 1 Engine and Equipment,
Catalyst Domestic Violence, Southside Drainage
Study, Gen Admin).
• Secured $500,000 in HOME FTHB Funds.
• Secured $83,338 in PLHA OOR Funds.
• Completed the Construction of Mission
Esperanza.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26
• Funded $463,799 in new FTHB Loans.
• Funded $270,942 in new Owner-occupied
Rehabilitation Loans.
• Received $551,160 loan payoffs.
• Oversee Loan Portfolio Balance of
$50,069,705.
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• Continue Lincoln St. Senior Apartments.
• Continue the development of Veteran Housing
Development Corporation (VHDC) multi-family project.
• Secure new grant funding for programs (FTHB, OOR, Public Service).
• Secure new grant funding for infrastructure improvements (Public Safety Facility #2).
• Update departmental agreements, security documents and bid documents to ensure they contain all of the new
required legal language.
• Other Grant opportunities.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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Code
enforcement
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Key accomplishments completed in
• December 2025 implemented new software 25/26
platform - Comcate.
• Opened 791 cases from Dec 1 to present.
• Closed 790 violations from Dec 25 to present.
• Abated 90 Abandoned vehicles from City streets
and private property in the past quarter.
• Successfully abated 112 camps in the past quarter.
• Demolished (6) hazardous structures and
recovered the cost.
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Key accomplishments completed in
Community Outreach: 25/26
• Feather Fiesta Days - educational booths / recycling coordinator / OPD. • Salmon Festival – educational booths / recycling coordinator / OPD. • Community Meetings (11).
• Code Enforcement presentations (5) to Oroville Union Retired Teachers Association, North Valley Property Owners Association, (2) Republican Women's Club, and Odd Fellows Club.
• Partnership Cleanups (2) with Feather River Park and Recreation, Dog Park and Fish Hatchery.
• Meetings with Code Enforcement Partners (13), DESS (Housing Navigation), Oroville Rescue Mission and Hope Center.
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• working Tobacco Inspection Grant.
• Securing Grants with Cal Recycle, CalTrans and SB1383. • On going training for Code Enforcement.
• Quarterly Inspections of Massage Parlors.
• Expanding Tri-Annual Multi-Family Inspection Program.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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Community
development
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 • Fully operationalized Tyler EnerGov.
• Implemented “path to yes” service approach.
• Hired full-time Fire Marshal.
• Advanced housing projects.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26
• Annexation Plan + fiscal analysis
completed.
• CFD fiscal analysis completed.
• Initiated energy strategy (Oro Verde).
• Launched internal branding campaign.
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• Continue streamlining permitting and
entitlement processes to reduce processing time
and uncertainty.
⚬ Establish metrics (timelines, outcomes, service).
• Expand web-based development tools to provide
clear, user-friendly guidance.
• Continue progress on residential, commercial, and
industrial development projects.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Maintain focused engagement with developers to
ensure successful outcomes for their projects.
• Advance annexation efforts.
• Advance Oro Verde implementation.
⚬ Attract energy and job-producing industries.
• Activate vacant commercial spaces.
• Support Gateway and North Oroville growth.
• Municipal Code audit.
• Expand pre-development services.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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Fire
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 • Added a new Battalion command vehicle to improve coordination and management during large or complex
incidents.
• Updated local ordinances related to fireworks, fire hazard zones, burn permits, and weed abatement to strengthen fire prevention efforts.
• Completed 100+ life safety business inspections, developed a defensible space inspection program, and improved fire safety education on the City website.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26
• Implemented Opticom traffic signal preemption and
priority dispatching to help emergency crews reach
incidents faster and more safely.
• Identified facility at 2000 Challenger to support future growth and improve service coverage.
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• Advance Progress for 2nd Fire/Public Safety Facility
⚬ Supports the City’s General Plan by expanding
emergency service coverage as Oroville continues
to grow.
⚬ A second station would reduce response times
citywide by placing resources closer to
developing areas.
⚬ Allows fire resources to be positioned more
effectively across the city to improve coverage
and reliability.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Purpose and need for 2nd Fire Station - cont’d
⚬ Growing with the Community: Ensures the fire
department continues to meet services demands
as population and development increase.
⚬ Protection for New Development: Provides better
response capability for new multi-story
apartments, hotels, and critical facilities such as
the Oroville Hospital.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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police
department
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26
• Brought staffing levels from 60%
to 95%, including 10 new officers, 1
new dispatcher.
• Enhanced police equipment,
increased training.
• Restructure of Police operations
to increase public presence and
decrease overtime.
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• Increase presence in Downtown/
Business districts/ Southside.
• Develop regular parks/ levee
patrols (Bikes, foot patrols, ATV).
• Continued focus on training and
investigative abilities.
• Traffic and public nuisance unit.
Patrols designated for high traffic
and public nuisance areas.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Expand Detective Bureau to 3 detectives to
handle needs of City.
• Implement foot patrols / bike patrols.
• Mobile Computers for patrol vehicles.
• Consider creation of a "sub station" for the
downtown district.
• Construction of new evidence facility to
replace outdated facility.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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Public
works
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 • Completed construction of Hewitt Park Phase II - PW Crews performed restoration of restroom, landscaping, and signage. • Hired New Director, Assistant Eng, Parks Lead, and Curator Assistant; reassigned PW asset as a Construction Inspector. • Emergency Culvert Repairs – Coventry and Highland, Central School basin outflow pipe .
• Installed retaining wall and repairs in Argonaut Basin to address water boil.
• Thorough and extensive vegetation removal in all dry creek drainage channels.
• Acquired new track loader and equipment trailer.
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Key accomplishments completed in
25/26 • Updated sanitary sewer master plan.
• Cleaned over 35 miles of sewer main.
• Completed raised sidewalk panel grinding.
• Storm drain repair on Larkin, Ditch along Boynton.
• Acquisition of FAA AIP and AIG grants for airport.
• Major crack seal project covering North and South
tiedown ramps, taxi lanes, concrete near FBO etc,
including re-striping of these areas.
• Full marking/striping upgrade for Runway 13-31.
• Montgomery Roundabout Repair.
• Full Plans and Specs for Foothill Storm Drain.
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• Construction of Orangewood and Riverview Terrace Lift Station Bypass.
• West Side Public Safety Facility – Design Work.
• Norton Ave Rehabilitation.
• Adjust Parks Department employees' hours to have
additional coverage during day (6am- 8pm seasonally).
Have 7 days a week coverage year-round.
• Provide more vocational license opportunities within the Public Works Department (Cal OSHA Title 8 Training,
Certified Pool Operator Certificate, Qualified Applicator Certificate, Certified Arborist, Playground Inspector).
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Runway End Identifier Light Upgrades for Runway 20.
• New solar lighting near Bedrock Park – MOU with FRRPD. • Continued design of Bedrock Park – search for Grant
opportunities.
• Resurfacing Roadway and Installation of Pedestrian
Beacons near Montgomery Roundabout.
• Safety Railing on Table Mountain Blvd.
• Continue Southside Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements Design.
• Complete Streets Planning near Ishi Middle School and Foothill Blvd (Partnership with Ishi).
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Increase visitation to museums by way of access
through reliable business hours, new exhibits, and
engaging programming and events.
⚬ Increase museum volunteer base by 10%.
⚬ Initiate and inventory of collections at Pioneer
Museum and Lott Home.
⚬ Assist Docent Association to obtain 501 (c)(3)
designation.
• Acquire On-Call Services from Environmental, Traffic, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering firms.
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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• Revive Adopt-a-Park Program (Places and Parks).
• Perform large project Construction Management inhouse. • Contract for City-wide Drainage Study.
• Increase number of In-House projects (paving, culverts, sidewalks).
• Obtain funding for major city projects:
⚬ Table Mountain/Washington
⚬ Lincoln Blvd curb/gutter/sidewalk
⚬ Orange/Acacia roundabout
Goals for Fiscal Year
26/27
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thank you for
coming!
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