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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
May 19, 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) The City Council will meet to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
i) Property: 225 Chuck Yeager Way, Oroville, CA 95965 Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: All current Ground Lease Tenants. Under Negotiation: price, terms of payment
ii) Property: 2700 Oro Dam Blvd W, Oroville, CA 95965 Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: TBD. Under Negotiation:
price, terms of payment
iii) Property: 225 Chuck Yeager Way, Oroville, CA 95965 Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Northwest Lineman College (LNC). Under Negotiation: price, terms of payment
2) The City Council will meet for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(c): (two (2) cases) 3) The City Council will meet to confer with the City Administrator and City Attorney to discuss Public Employment pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957 Title: (Public Works Management positions)
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.
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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 17–23, 2026, AS PUBLIC WORKS
APPRECIATION WEEK
The City Council shall consider adopting a Resolution No. 9455 recognizing May 17–23, 2026, as Public Works Appreciation Week in the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9455; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE’S 100 YEARS OF
SERVICE
The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9456 recognizing California Water Service for providing 100 years of service.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9456; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
The City Council shall consider an update to the salary schedule for the Building Official, increasing the top step annual compensation level by $14,996.86. The proposed change will better align the position with the current labor market, supporting more effective recruitment and retention efforts.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION.
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4. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1821 (PACHECO) CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT: AGENCY RESPONSE TIME
The City Council shall consider a letter of support of Assembly Bill 1821 (Pacheco), adding clarity to timelines associated with the processing of records requests. In addition, the letter requests consideration for cost recovery.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1821 (PACHECO) CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT: AGENCY RESPONSE TIME.
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 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 consider adopting Ordinance No. 1896 regarding modifications to the zoning of two downtown properties, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 012- 032-014 and 012-094-008.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1896 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE ZC26-02 TO REZONE TWO PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS APNs 012-032-014 AND 012-094-008 FROM QUASIPUBLIC FACILITY (PQ) TO DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE (MXD).
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
The City Council shall consider a renewal of our professional services agreement (A3582) with Harris & Associates to provide annual administration for the City of Oroville Landscape and Lighting Districts and Community Facilities Districts for fiscal years, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9457 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT (A-3582) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE’S
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/27, 2027/28, AND 2028/29.
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7. MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 LICENSING
The City Council shall consider renewing the current licensing for Microsoft Office 365 as well as expanding licensing to include Microsoft CoPilot and Microsoft Intune in the amount of $35,896.32
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RENEW THE MICROSOFT 365 CONTRACT WITH THE ADDED LICENSES.
8. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO FUND THREE CHANGE ORDERS FOR CONTRACT #167-25 WITH DUKE SHERWOOD CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MONTGOMERY ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Council shall consider authorizing a budget reallocation to pay for three change orders to the construction contract #167-25 with Duke Sherwood Construction for changes in scope of work to the Montgomery Roundabout Improvement Project. Additional costs were incurred during construction of the project due to last-minute design changes and unforeseen conditions encountered during construction.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM REGIONAL SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS IN AMOUNT OF $29,784.
9. APPROVAL OF APRIL 14, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the April 14, 2026 City Council special meeting minutes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
10. APPROVAL OF 04.21.2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes of the 04.21.2026 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
11. TASK ORDER NUMBER ONE ON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 3574 TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ORANGEWOOD AND
RIVERVIEW LIFT STATIONS
The City Council shall consider awarding Task Order No. 1 to Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo) for the design of bypass valving for two sanitary sewer lift stations within the City:
Orangewood and Riverview Lift Stations. The task order will authorize Carollo Engineers, Inc. to conduct site investigation to document existing condition of the lift stations, provide conceptual design alternatives, and furnish the City with a final design for bypass valving and any proposed modernization upgrades – consisting of bid-ready plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Optional bidding and construction support is included in the task order which is to be executed at the City’s discretion.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AWARDING THE TASK ORDER NO. 1 TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR DESIGN WORK; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
12. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION At the request of Mayor Pittman, Council Member Reynolds and Council Member Johnstone, the City Council will discuss and consider making a contribution to the Oroville Economic Alliance (OEA) to help offset the costs of the annual 4th of July fireworks show, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION WITH REGARD TO ANY CONTRIBUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE OROVILLE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW.
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13. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND THE OROVILLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION TO INCREASE THE LIEUTENANT’S SALARY RANGE BY APPROXIMATELY 5% TO MAINTAIN A 20% DIFFERENTIAL
BETWEEN TOP STEP SERGEANT AND TOP STEP LIEUTENANT
The City Council shall consider approving a side letter agreement between the City of Oroville and the Oroville Management Association (OMA) to increase the Lieutenant’s salary range by approximately 5%, maintaining a 20% differential between top step Sergeant and top step Lieutenant, effective May 25, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9458 - RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE OROVILLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AND
APPROVE UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE LIEUTENANT
CLASSIFICATION.
14. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE
AND JASON WINES, POLICE CHIEF TO INCREASE THE SALARY RANGE BY APPROXIMATELY 5% TO MAINTAIN A 15% DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN TOP STEP
ASSISTANT CHIEF AND TOP STEP CHIEF
The City Council shall consider an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Oroville and the Jason Wines, Police Chief (Chief), to increase the salary range by approximately 5%, maintaining a 15% differential between top step Assistant Chief and top step Chief, effective May 25, 2026. In addition, an adjustment of approximately 5% to the Assistant Police Chief classification to maintain the 15% differential between top step Lieutenant and top step Assistant Chief.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9459 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JASON WINES, POLICE CHIEF; AND
2. APPROVE UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE POLICE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF CLASSIFICATIONS.
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15. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESOLUTIONS The City Council shall consider adopting the resolutions necessary for the City’s municipal election to be called and consolidated with the 2026 General Statewide Election that is conducted by Butte County Elections Department.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9460 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9461 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF
THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; AND
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9462 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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]
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16. 5:15PM - FIRE DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY – MANAGING SERVICE DEMAND The City Council shall consider introducing an ordinance establishing a Fire Department cost recovery program for certain non-emergency, preventable, or negligent incidents.
The intent of this program is to help keep emergency resources available and ready for true emergencies, while still ensuring that anyone experiencing a bonified emergency feels comfortable calling 911 when they believe help is required.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND
2. INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE; AND
3. DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
17. 5:15PM - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING ZONE CHANGE ZC26-03
ESTABLISHING THE HEALTH SERVICES OVERLAY (HS-O) DISTRICT WITHIN THE
OLIVE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR AND SURROUNDING HOSPITAL SERVICE AREA The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and introduce a potential zoning change and ordinance establishing the Health Services Overlay (HS-O) District within the Olive Highway corridor and surrounding Oroville Hospital service area.
The proposed HS-O District is intended to encourage the development and coordination of medical, wellness, and related support services in proximity to the existing healthcare cluster. The overlay would not replace underlying zoning but would provide additional policy guidance and regulatory clarity for health-related uses within the identified area.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. INTRODUCE ZONE CHANGE ZC26-03 ESTABLISHING THE HEALTH SERVICES OVERLAY (HS-O) DISTRICT; AND
2. INTRODUCE BY TITLE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1898 ESTABLISHING THE HEALTH SERVICES OVERLAY (HS-O) DISTRICT AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
3. DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK FOR FORMAL ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR 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. APRIL 2026 FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
ii. APRIL 2026 CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT REPORT
iii. OCESD RESOLUTION INCREASING SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES iv. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING MONTHLY REPORT APRIL 2026
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on June 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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