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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson (absent), Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees.
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council met with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: All Units.
3. The City Council met for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d): (two (2) cases).
4. The City Council met to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
1. Property: 012-061-001; 012-061-009; 012-061-010; 012-061-018 Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Pioneer Collision Center.
Under Negotiation: price.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Raquel Nolind.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – No reportable action taken; direction given to staff.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Johnstone.
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda – Item 13: Please note staff will add a note on the bottom of page 33 of the Fee Schedule noting that “Sewer Collection Fees were approved through a fee study and 218 process in 2024, approved by the Council through a public hearing on June 2, 2024.”
4. Recusals – See vote on item number(s) 9-12.
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5. Adoption of Agenda –
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. BLESSINGS PLAQUE FOR CITY COUNCIL
Ron La Gatta of Raven Ministries presented each Oroville City Council Member a Blessings Plaque. The Council received this presentation for information.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Rhonda Magnusson, Bill Williams, Natalie Sheard, The CameraMan, and Shane Gower.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports:
Mayor Pittman: Stated a PG&E workshop will be happening at the Southside Community Center on the 22nd of July from 11AM-2PM. Additionally, he mentioned a groundbreaking ceremony at the Afterbay on July 24th from 10AM-12AM.
Council Member Reynolds: Stated an ad hoc committee is required to be formed based on the Grand Jury report.
Council Member Johnstone: Reminded the public about a community meeting on the Airport Zoning Project on Wednesday 7/29 at 5PM.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: DWR will be doing gravel replacement for the salmon spawning from north of the green bridge to north of Bedrock Park. Mr. Ring met with our federal lobbyists and staff are looking into potentially applying for a law enforcement grant to help with staffing in the Police Department. The lobbyists are working on the earmark process.
The ATP grant that the City applied for requires match funding. Core sampling on the levy will be needed. State legislation is in recess, but staff is currently watching the bill regarding reform of the PRA process. The pension reform bill is also being watched.
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Because of this, there will be a town hall meeting on August 11th at the Police Department from 5:30PM-7:30PM/ National Night Out is scheduled for August 4 at 4:30PM at Hewitt Park.
On July 23 Chief Wines and Lt. Johnson will be going to Sacramento with Officer Moreno to recognize Moreno receiving an award. At the next Council meeting there will be a swearing in of new officers.
Tim Kaber, Director of Public Works: See attached report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 5 were adopted in one action by the Council.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LAKE OROVILLE AREA GARDEN CLUB FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF OROVILLE
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9470 recognizing and commending the Lake Oroville Garden Club for its outstanding volunteer service, beautification efforts, and enduring contributions to the City of Oroville.
2. 2024 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION
The City Council authorized the submittal of an application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the amount of $1,000,000 for First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) and Owner-occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) activities ($500,000 FTHB and $500,000 OOR).
In addition, Council may approved revising the 2025 HOME Program Income Only grant application and resolution that was approved by Council on December 16, 2025, to include both FTHB and OOR and to increase the overall application from $2,000,000 to $2,022,636. The Council did this by adopting Resolution Nos. 9471 and 9427.
3. ADOPTION OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) OWNEROCCUPIED (OOR) REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES The City Council authorized the adoption of the HOME Program Guidelines for the OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation Loan Program by adopting Resolution No. 9472.
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4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NHA ADVISORS, LLC FOR CONTINUED
FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES
The City Council renewed of the professional services agreement (A-3591) with NHA Advisors, LLC, for financial advisor services.
5. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. OROVERDE ENERGY INITIATIVE UPDATE
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bonita Malone, Jeremy Webster, Linda Draper, Brian Wong, Daniel Webster (electronic).
Staff have continued evaluating opportunities to provide competitively priced energy within the City through the newly created OroVerde public utility. Following technical and financial analyses conducted by NewGen Solutions, staff has concluded that development of a traditional municipal electric utility utilizing existing transmission and distribution infrastructure or by installing new parallel lines is not financially feasible in current markets where electricity is currently being provided by an Investor-Owned Utility (IOU), under current market and regulatory conditions. The Council received and filed the update regarding the OroVerde Energy Initiative.
7. AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS RECREATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FACILITY
RENTAL AND PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES
The City Council instructed staff to bring this item back at a later date with more information.
8. APPOINTMENT OF A THREE-MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DRAFT RESPONSE TO 2025/26 BUTTE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT The City Council appointed three Council Members to work with City Administrator and City Attorney in the development of a draft response to the findings and recommendations of the 2025/26 Butte County Grand Jury report related to the City of Oroville. The Council Members selected for this were Vice Mayor Smith, Council Member Goodson, and Council Member Reynolds. This was done by general consensus.
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9. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-8
The City Council initiated proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27. This was done by adopting Resolution No. 9473 and authorizing any necessary budget adjustments to be annual assessment report. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
10. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 5 AND 9
The City Council initiated proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27. This was done by adopting Resolution No. 9474 and authorizing any necessary budget adjustments to the annual assessment report. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Member Johnstone
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11. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 1, 4, 6, 13, 16 and 18 The City Council initiated proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27. This was done by adopting Resolution No. 9475 and authorizing any necessary budget adjustments to the annual assessment report. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Member Reynolds, Vice Mayor Smith
12. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 2, 3, 5, 7-12, 14, 15 AND 17 The City Council initiated proceedings, preliminarily approving the Annual Assessment Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27. This was done by adopting Resolution No. 9476 and authorizing any necessary budget adjustments to the annual assessment report. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 5:00PM - UPDATE OF USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Opened at: 5:44PM Closed at: 5:49PM
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Walt McNeill The City Council conducted a public hearing adopted Resolution No. 9477 updating and establishing user and regulatory fees by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
14. 5:00PM - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1899 AMENDING OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 17.48 WITH A NEW ENTREPRENEUR-FRIENDLY FEE INCENTIVE PROGRAM Opened at: 5:54PM Closed at: 6:08PM
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Natalie Sheard.
The City Council conducted a public hearing and waived the first reading of the ordinance and instructed staff to bring this ordinance back for formal adoption. This was done by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items – Council Member Johnstone may need to vacate her seat on Council due to a residence relocation. This may come as a future agenda item.
2. Correspondence
i. 2nd Quarter 2026 - Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District Newsletter ii. Housing and Community Services Monthly Report – June 2026 iii. Butte County Airport Zoning Alignment Project Correspondence
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18PM.
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: 3BD407E3-29C8-842A-819F-EC42C0C0F04E
CITY OF OROVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
June – July 2026
Prepared by: Tim, Cody, Jamie, Wade, and Nancy
Date: 07/21/2026
This monthly newsletter highlights key activities in each Public Works division with visuals and brief updates.
Misc. Notes:
• Continuing making changes and working on new Website
• Continuing to work through requests via 311 system
o 35 requests submitted during reporting period
o 15 open (Tree cleanup, broken sidewalks, missing road signs) Docusign Envelope ID: 3BD407E3-29C8-842A-819F-EC42C0C0F04E ✈️ Airport Division
Operations:
• Extensive work and coordination with the legal team and City Administrator regarding current and upcoming ground lease expirations (ongoing). • Worked with Butte County Assessor and ground lease tenant regarding unpaid property tax assessment concerns
• Completed lease documents for DMV / CDL test area on Chuck Yeager Way and submitted to State of California
• Vegetation management on BCMVCD taxiway and plans for internal crack seal work • Continued work on ALP update
• Prepared and submitted additional FAA grant drawdown packages for AIP028, AIP029, and AIP030.
• Coordination with Butte County General Services for airport area property rezoning meeting • Extensive vegetation management / flail mowing all runway and taxiway edges and Luma Curves, areas near Graphic Packaging (ongoing)
• Coordination with / support Cal Fire burning operations throughout airport property
• Updated DOT logs
• Performed tests on fuel island backup power generation system • Accept and test 8,000 gallon load of Jet A
• Accept and test 6,000 gallon load of 100LL aviation gasoline • Fuel Sales:
o 1,822 gallons of AvGas sold (69 transactions)
o 1,125 gallons of Jet A sold (11 transactions)
o 837 gallons of Jet A sold from the fuel truck (1 transaction) Maintenance:
• Daily Lighting Inspections
• Daily OFD inspections
Projects:
• Long term ground lease proposals / options
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2000 Challenger Avenue Update
Draft contract is in review by Staff. Anticipate presenting to Council 2nd meeting in August for award.
The design will be complete prior to the anticipated CBDG deadline in the 2027 cycle.
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Work not yet scheduled:
• Parking Lot lights – Installation will begin July 22nd • Final invoice received, which will allow for submission of final reimbursement request from the state
Parks Commission has asked to review the rental periods for the pavillion. They will also review the scheduling of the athletic courts.
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Contractor: United Building Contractors (UBC)
Architect: Studio W
Phase II contract award: April 21, 2026
Amount: $1,747,985.00.
Discussion:
Design phase ongoing. Design phase will last approx. 4 months, after which construction will begin.
Expect construction to begin in late September. Field office will be placed by end of August.
Bedrock Park
Contract Award Date: April 15, 2025
Contractor: Melton Design Group, Inc.
Contract Amount: $103,175
Project Phasing:
✓ Task 1 – Project Launch and Coordination
✓ Task 2 – Site Analysis, Topographic Survey, Base Development ✓ Task 3 – Master Plan, Program Development, Cost Analysis •Task 4 – Design Development to 50% (Phase 1 only) - Current phase in execution •Task 5 – Construction Drawings, Specs, Submittals (Phase 1 Only) •Task 6 – Bid and Construction Administration (Phase 1 Only) Docusign Envelope ID: 3BD407E3-29C8-842A-819F-EC42C0C0F04E South Oroville Drainage Improvements
Project is moving forward with American Engineering. They are focusing their attention on Greenville and the culvert issue there and the right-of-way needed for drainage and street improvements on Elgin and Fort Wayne. Greenville Drainage Plans complete, working on Specification package. Working through property ownership and construction easements on the far West end of Greenville.
Greenville culvert repair will be a priority prior to the next rainy season.
Washington and Table Mountain Complete Streets Project
Project is underway with Mark Thomas. 60% Design was submitted and is currently under review.
Information regarding the project is now posted on the City’s website at City Projects | Oroville, CA.
ATP Grant package was submitted to the state on June 22nd, with receipt confirmation.
Estimated project cost is $65.4M. The ATP grant requires a 20% match, which is $13.7M.
This match can be achieved via CMAQ, local, and/or earmarks. BCAG has stated they will work with us should the need arise.
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Project final design will be submitted by EOM July.
Anticipate award in September with a 45 work-day schedule for completion prior to rainy season.
CalWater is currently relocating water lines prior to construction contract award.
Acacia and Orange
Design for a Roundabout will start in Fall 2026 provided CMAQ funds awarded. Anticipate $1M in CMAQ funding once federally approved.
Lincoln Street/Boulevard Project
ATP Grant package was submitted to the state on June 22nd, with receipt confirmation.
Grant is for bike paths, sidewalk closures, and possible roundabouts at Wyandotte and Myers. This project compliments a County complete streets project south of City Limits.
Staff is also pursuing CMAQ funding for feasibility and design activities.
Estimated project cost is $22.5M. The ATP grant requires a 20% match, which is $5.4M.
This match can be achieved via CMAQ, local, and/or earmarks.
We will need to work on setting aside road funds - $3.5M already received.
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During June, the Streets Division continued essential roadway maintenance, public safety support, and interdepartmental assistance throughout the City of Oroville. Crews completed major asphalt and concrete repair projects, vegetation management, traffic control improvements, and ongoing public safety cleanups. Seasonal fire‑prevention work and annual alley maintenance also began this month.
Key Accomplishments in June
Ehmann Property Demolition and Grading
Completed demolition activities at the Ehmann Property in support of Oroville Police Department (OPD) operations
Fire Break Construction
Constructed fire breaks using the motor grader at multiple locations citywide, including areas surrounding the Oroville Airport, as part of seasonal wildfire‑prevention efforts.
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Conducted targeted roadside weed and vegetation control to maintain right‑of‑way visibility and reduce fire fuel loads.
Staff Training
Multiple employees attended training sessions focused on safety standards, equipment operation, and refresher certifications.
Asphalt Grinding & Paving – Highlands Blvd
Installed 102 tons of hot‑mix asphalt.
Total paved/rehabilitated area: 12,120 square feet.
Work included grinding, compaction, and full site restoration.
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Poured 4 cubic yards of concrete for sidewalk repairs and sinkhole remediation at various locations.
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Traffic Markings & Painting
Completed repainting at multiple sites, including:
Crosswalks, STOP legends, Directional arrows
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Continued routine street sweeping throughout the city, removing debris and improving roadway appearance and safety.
Hewitt Park Parking Lot
Repainted and re-striped the Hewitt Park parking lot, implementing a new One-Way traffic flow system to improve circulation and public safety.
Road Reflectors Installation
Installed new roadway reflectors on Highlands Blvd for enhanced night-time visibility.
Blinking Crosswalk Installation – Washington Avenue
Installed new blinking pedestrian crosswalk systems to improve pedestrian safety and vehicle awareness.
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Initiated seasonal alley grading, trash removal, and vegetation cleanup throughout priority neighborhoods.
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Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless camp removals using the front-end loader, including debris clearing and site restoration.
Service Requests & Work Orders
Common requests: potholes, vegetation trimming, street painting, debris removal, and sidewalk issues.
Staffing & Resources
Trainings attended: 811 Safe Excavations, Sidewalk Trip Hazards Equipment utilized: motor grader, front-end loader, skid steer, back hoe, striping equipment, sweepers, dump trucks, asphalt grinder.
🌳 Parks & Trees Division
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Tree Department
The Tree Division pruned 106 trees in the month of June. The Tree Crew responded to numerous 311 inquiries. They also stump grinded in numerous locations. They also watered street trees 40 hours a week.
Hewitt Park
• 15 Reservations (2 of which were for the pickle ball courts) • Performed weekly pressure washing of park sidewalks, splash pad, shade structure and trash can areas
• Removed a few small areas of lawn closest to the splash pad and installed 4-6 in cobble to try and help reduce the amount of mud getting into the system • The YMCA has been enjoying the park a few days a week for their summer programs • At the end of the month, we took over maintenance of the new landscaping in the park • Still spending 45-50 hours a week opening, cleaning, and maintaining the park. Since we took over the landscaping, crew hours will probably increase. • Irrigation costs are a little over $3000 a month and chemicals for the splash pad are running around $900
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Lott Home
• Wedding preparations: staff pulled weeds, trimmed hedges and plants hanging over walkways
• We also had a major sprinkler line break under the sidewalk. Thanks to the help of the Street Crew, we were able to saw cut and jack hammer the section of walkway out of the way so that we could successfully make the repair and get the system back working properly.
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• 5 reservations
Rotary Park
• 4 reservations
• Park employees responded to water gushing from a valve box and determined the leak was coming from a broken fitting on the main line. Repairs were performed and water was restored to the park in a timely manner.
• Museum Assistant facilitated a volunteer workshop about research resources (May 2).
• Museum Assistant, as representative of the Chinese Temple, will participate in Ophir Elementary’s Multicultural Day (May 21)
• Museum Assistant and Cultural Facilities Curator to host a 4th grade field trip at the Feather River Nature Center (May 29).
• Continued public and private tours, including two docent and staff-led private tours of the Chinese Temple.
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The month of June the electrical department facilitated the routine maintenance on traffic signals and streetlights. The electrical crew repaired several streetlights this month, with some being wire theft and others being faulty fixture heads. Electrical crew also repaired a faulty relay and contactor at Orangewood lift station. Moved a light fixture and electrical outlet as well as fixed subpar electrical work in attic at P.D. for a wall to be moved in the I.T.
Department.
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Operations:
In the month of June, the fleet department repaired/serviced 21 Police vehicles - 22 Street/Parks vehicles – 4 Code enforcement vehicles – 11 Sewer vehicles – 2 fleet department vehicles for a total of 60.
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In the month of June sewer crews cleaned 23,564 = 4.4 miles of city sewer main. CCTV inspected 5,035 FT =.95 miles of city sewer main. Assisted SCOR with repairing the force main air relief valve covers on Feather River Blvd.
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TO: Oroville City Clerk & Members of the Oroville City Council FROM: The Dioxin Education Committee (DEC)
DATE: July 20, 2026
SUBJECT: URGENT PUBLIC INQUIRY – Item Regarding OroVerde Energy Initiative Update (Agenda Packet Pages 194–195) for the July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Dear City Clerk, Mayor, and Council Members,
The Dioxin Education Committee (DEC) is writing to formally request immediate public clarification regarding the "OroVerde Energy Initiative Update" scheduled for discussion at tomorrow's City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
According to the staff summary on pages 194 and 195 of the official agenda packet:
"Staff has identified an alternative path that may support economic development through the delivery of off-grid energy systems serving new greenfield development (new development/project). Staff is currently working with an energy provider and project developer to further evaluate this concept."
While we acknowledge NewGen Solutions’ conclusion that a traditional parallel grid utility model is financially unfeasible, the pivot to an un-mapped "off-grid" system serving new greenfield developments raises critical regulatory, environmental, and public safety questions that must be addressed transparently before the City moves forward.
On behalf of the public interest and regional environmental safety, the DEC formally requests that City Staff and Council explicitly answer the following questions during tomorrow’s presentation:
1. Identity of Private Entities: Who is the unnamed "energy provider" and who is the "project developer" currently collaborating with City staff on this alternative off-grid framework?
2. Technological Specifications: What specific technology will be utilized to generate power for these off-grid systems? Does this plan involve high-heat thermal processing, biomass gasification, or chemical thermolysis systems similar to other proposed projects in the South Oroville industrial corridor?
3. Site Location: Which specific "greenfield developments" or undeveloped parcels are currently being evaluated to host these off-grid energy systems?
4. Environmental Oversight: Will these off-grid systems bypass traditional regional infrastructure reviews, and how will the City ensure strict compliance with the Environmental Justice policies mandated by the Butte County General Plan 2040?
Docusign Envelope ID: 3BD407E3-29C8-842A-819F-EC42C0C0F04E The citizens of Oroville have a right to full transparency regarding public utility partnerships, particularly when they involve localized energy generation infrastructure. We request that this inquiry be read into the official record and explicitly addressed by staff during the OroVerde update presentation.
Thank you for your time and your commitment to transparent governance.
Sincerely,
The Dioxin Education Committee (DEC)
Oroville, CA
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