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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
August 04, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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4. By Phone: Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 968 7031 9529 Passcode: 67684553 To Provide Comment to the Council:
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 shall hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees.
2. The City Council will meet for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d): (two (2) cases).
3. The City Council will meet to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
A.) 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.
B.) Property: APN 035-470-014 Agency Negotiator: Brian Ring Negotiating Parties:
TBD Under Negotiation: Price, 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.
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. AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS SELECT FOR REQUIRED AGENDA MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE UPDATE
The City Council shall consider approving an agreement with CivicPlus for their CivicPlus Select agenda management software service in the annual amount of $7,500. Current version of CivicPlus will soon no longer be supported.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR STATE FUNDING TO RESTORE THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF
CONCOW RESERVOIR
The City Council shall consider approving a Letter of Support for the Thermalito Water and Sewer District who is seeking state funding to restore the storage capacity of the Concow Reservoir.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1899 AMENDING OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 17.48
WITH A NEW ENTREPRENEUR-FRIENDLY FEE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The City Council shall consider an incentive fee policy recommended by the citizen Ad Hoc Business Advocacy Committee that encourages new businesses to re-use the city’s vacant commercial spaces.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1899 AMENDING SECTION 17.48 OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF ENTREPRENEUR-FRIENDLY FEES.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 21, 2026 The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes from the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
5. OROVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT The City Council shall consider the 2026-27 annual budget for the Oroville Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET.
6. AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR FIRE STATION
KITCHEN REMODEL
The City Council shall consider an agreement with Restoration Management Company (RMC) for the renovation of the Oroville Fire Station kitchen, not to exceed $111,421.08
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,291.89, AND APPROVE A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,129.19, FOR THE OROVILLE FIRE STATION KITCHEN REMODEL.
7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE, INSPECTION EQUIPMENT,
AND DEFECT GRADING WITH GRANITENET
The City Council shall consider approving an agreement with GraniteNet for underground infrastructure inspection equipment, sewer inspection, and defect grading services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH GRANITENET AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
8. CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO BE LEVIED ON THE 2026- 27 TAX ROLL
The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9478 certifying that the Sewer Service charges to be levied on the 2026/27 tax roll are in compliance with Proposition 218.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9478 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE THE VALIDITY OF THE LEGAL PROCESS USED TO PLACE DIRECT CHARGES (SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS) ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL.
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9. ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 (WESTSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES) ANd DISTRICT NO. 2006-2 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
The City Council shall consider the annual special tax relating to the City’s Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”).
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9479 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1, WESTSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9480 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-2, PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27; AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE PROPOSITION 218 CERTIFICATES FOR INCLUSION ON THE 2026/27 BUTTE COUNTY TAX ROLL.
10. CREATION OF POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER CLASSIFICATION The City Council shall consider approving the addition of a Police Administrative Manager (PAM) position and the deletion of one vacant Administrative Assistant position. Collectively, with the other deletions made during the budget process, this restructure is projected to provide approximately $250,000 in savings.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
DELETE REMAINING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ALLOCATION (OTHER REMOVED THROUGH BUDGET APPROVAL 7-7-26); AND
CREATE AND ADDITION OF ONE POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER POSITION; AND APPROVE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION.
11. DIRECTION TO SEEK OUTSIDE COUNsel TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW AND DRAFTING
RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT
Staff is requesting City Council approval to seek outside counsel to assist with the review and drafting of response to Grand Jury Report.
ACTION REQUESTED –
DIRECT STAFF TO SEEK OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW AND DRAFTING OF RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT.
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12. TABLE FOR 8 AT THE 2026 OROVILLE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE ANNUAL BBQ The City Council shall consider purchasing a table for 8 at the annual Oroville Economic Alliance BBQ for a price of $550.00.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A TABLE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $550.00.
13. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH PATRICK PIATT FOR POSITION OF DIRECTOR –
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City Council shall consider entering into a new employment contract with Patrick Piatt for the position of Director – Community Development, with an annual salary of $158,028.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT NO. 3592; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9481 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND PATRICK PIATT.
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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14. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
The City Council shall accept information regarding the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
ACTION REQUESTED -
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED THIS YEAR AS NONE OF THE ZONES WILL BE ASSESSED.
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
15. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 5, 9
The City Council shall accept information regarding the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
ACTION REQUESTED -
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED THIS YEAR AS NONE OF THE ZONES WILL BE ASSESSED.
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
16. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No 9482 approving the Annual Assessment Report and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9482 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
17. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 18 The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9483 approving the Annual Assessment Report and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for the Oroville Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9483 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
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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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Notice of PG&E Shareholder Award Request
ii. Correspondence from McNeill Law Offices
iii. Correspondence from Jeff McClure
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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