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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
August 04, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Present Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The City 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. The City Council met for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d): (two (2) cases).
3. The City Council met 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 – Direction given to staff, no reportable action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Council Member Webber
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda – None.
4. Recusals – Item#12 (Smith); Item# 17 (Johnstone, Reynolds, Smith)
5. Adoption of Agenda
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Rhonda Magnusson, Tim Hawkins, and Therman Hodges.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Webber: Recognized the Chief of Police for efforts on the development of National Night Out hosted at Hewitt Park today. Also, commended the new traffic officer for citing/ticketing over 40 speeders on Montgomery Street. The next OCDC meeting will be held on 8/10/2026 at 5:30pm at the Union Coffee Club and will discuss economic development, pipeline, and opportunities for housing developments. The African American Family and Cultural Center has teamed up with Oroville Youth in Action to give away backpacks and back to school supplies on August 8th from 2pm-5pm at 3300 Spencer Ave. The South Oroville African American Historical society and its partners will be hosting an event at the Union Restaurant on August 8th at 12:45pm. Other organizations will be present to provide information, and the event location will be at 2053 Montgomery Street.
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded everyone that September 26 is the Salmon Festival. On 8/5/2026 at 9am there will be a meeting for information on how to be part of the event. There will be a community clean up the weekend before Salmon Festival.
Council Member Goodson: Recognized that she has family from Sacramento who is excited about attending the Salmon Festival. Commended Vice Mayor Smith on his job well done.
Council Member Reynolds: Announced that his son got married over the weekend, and his daughter will be getting married this upcoming weekend.
Council Member Thomson: Accepted a mentorship program with Attorney General and will be flying out to Missouri to attend.
Mayor Pittman: On Wednesday July, 28th, he attended an event in Vacaville to learn more about the PG&E Power Center. The event provided him and the other attendees with information on how power shut off control process operates.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, Administrator: Reminded the public that there is a 311 reporting app that can be downloaded on smart phones. Using this app, the public can report non-emergent issues to relevant City staff. Mr. Ring also met with Alan Dykes from Mission Esperanza and Allan will be providing an update to the Council at the next council meeting. Mr. Ring spoke on Rule 20A to get additional credits from PG&E to do underground projects by 2030. He recommended the City Council write a letter for support or change regarding Rule 20A.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Provided monthly statistics to the Council pertaining to his department (see attached report). He also spoke on the new radio system. It has helped with being organizing and is very effective. Mr. Belser also provided an update on Docusign Envelope ID: 03254CA3-0277-8D4C-819D-975702A49E09 August 04, 2026~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 housing navigation services. Dulce Sanchez has helped to relocate three unhoused individuals.
Tim Kaber, Director of Public Works: Caltrans is currently working on dig outs and road construction on Oro Dam, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks.
Jason Wines, Chief of Police: Reminded the Council and public that a workshop will be held on August 11th regarding flock camera system. Participants will have to submit questions or sign up as there are limited spaces. Video will be posted on Oroville Police Facebook page.
Kayla Reaster, City Clerk: Election deadline to file paperwork for Districts B, F, Mayor, and City Treasurer is August 7 at 11am. The deadline to file paperwork for District A is August 12 at 11am, as the incumbent is not running in the upcoming election.
Chris Tenns, Fire Chief: Provided a fire engine update on the engine that was ordered over 2 year ago. The company putting the engine together has started the process.
Pat Piatt, Director of Community Development: Spoke on the Opportunity Zones the City applied for. Of the six we applied for, two have been accepted. Lobbying will continue so we can pursue the remaining four.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1, 3 & 4 were adopted in one action by the Council. Items #2 was removed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
1. AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS SELECT FOR REQUIRED AGENDA MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE UPDATE
The City Council approved the agreement with CivicPlus for their CivicPlus Select agenda management software service in the annual amount of $7,500.
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2. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR STATE FUNDING TO RESTORE THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF
CONCOW RESERVOIR
Mayor Pittman removed this item from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
Jayme Boucher from Thermalito Water and Sewer District commented on this item.
The City Council approved 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.
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1899 AMENDING OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 17.48
WITH A NEW ENTREPRENEUR-FRIENDLY FEE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1899 amending section 17.48 of the Oroville Municipal Code, with 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.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 21, 2026 The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes from the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. OROVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ODBA) ANNUAL REPORT Natalie Sheard, President of the ODBA presented this item to the City Council.
The City Council approved the 2026-27 annual budget for the Oroville Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
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6. AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR FIRE STATION
KITCHEN REMODEL
The City Council approved the contract with Restoration Management Company (RMC) for the renovation of the Oroville Fire Station kitchen, not to exceed $111,421.08 and approved a 10% contingency in the amount of $10,129.19, for the Oroville Fire Station kitchen remodel.
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE, INSPECTION EQUIPMENT,
AND DEFECT GRADING WITH GRANITENET
The City Council approved an agreement with GraniteNet for underground infrastructure inspection equipment, sewer inspection, and defect grading services.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
8. CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO BE LEVIED ON THE 2026- 27 TAX ROLL
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9478 certifying the Sewer Service charges to be levied on the 2026/27 tax roll are in compliance with Proposition 218.
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
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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 adopted Resolution No. 9479 and Resolution NO. 9480 related to the annual special tax relating to the City’s Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”).
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Reynolds AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSALS: Council member Johnstone
10. CREATION OF POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER CLASSIFICATION The City Council approved 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 restructuring is projected to provide approximately $250,000 in savings.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
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11. DIRECTION TO SEEK OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ASSIST WITH THE REVIEW AND DRAFTING
RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT
The City Council approved the request to seek outside counsel to assist with the review and drafting of response to Grand Jury Report and for the funds used on the outside counsel to be used only when needed and only for certain responses, instead of for the overall response.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Brian Wong and Marsha Henderson.
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
12. TABLE FOR 8 AT THE 2026 OROVILLE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE ANNUAL BBQ The City Council approved purchasing a table for 8 at the annual Oroville Economic Alliance BBQ in an amount not-to-exceed the price of $550.00.
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Smith
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13. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH PATRICK PIATT FOR POSITION OF DIRECTOR –
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City Council approved Agreement No. 3592 with Patrick Piatt for the position of Director – Community Development, with an annual salary of $158,028 and adopted Resolution No. 9481.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Brian Wong.
Motioned by: Mayor Pittman Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
14. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Public hearing opened at 5:28PM Public hearing closed at: 5:28PM The City Council accepted information regarding the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
15. 5:00PM - ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 5, 9
Public hearing opened at 5:28PM Public hearing closed at: 5:29PM The City Council accepted information regarding the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
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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 Public hearing opened at 5:29PM Public hearing closed at: 5:29PM The City Council adopted 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 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Members Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ASBSTAINED: None
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 Public hearing opened at 5:30PM Public hearing closed at: 5:30PM The City Council adopted 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.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSALS: Council Member Johnstone, Reynolds, and Vice Mayor Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Don Neher.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items- Council Member Thomson would like to see a future agenda item discussing the agenda publication timeline. This was seconded by Council Member Reynolds.
He also requested that staff color code budgeted items (black) and non-budgeted items (red) on future agendas. Staff agreed to this.
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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 adjourned at 6:31PM.
____________________________________ ___________________________________ Kayla Reaster, Asst. City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor
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