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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
September 01, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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To Observe the Meeting:
1. Live Feed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoRW34swYl85UBfYqT7IbQ/
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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, 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 for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d): (one (1) case).
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Council will meet with staff regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiations for 1200 Myers Street, Oroville, CA 95965 APN:
012-032-033-000
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
1. PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON MISSION ESPERANZA The City Council shall receive a presentation from Allan Dikes, Executive Director of the Oroville Resource Center and Rescue Mission, regarding Mission Esperanza.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
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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. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DELTA UPSILON SORORITY AND THE 25TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK AND DECLARATION OF OCTOBER 2026 AS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The City Council shall consider adopting Resolution No. 9484 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oroville recognizing Delta Upsilon Sorority and the 25th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9484 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE RECOGNIZING DELTA UPSILON SORORITY AND THE 25TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK, AND RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF OROVILLE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. CIVICPLUS NEXTREQUEST PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM –
ANNUAL RENEWAL
The City Council shall consider authorizing the Mayor to execute the renewal Statement of Work with CivicPlus, LLC for continued use of the NextRequest Standard public records request management system for the City of Oroville, in the amount of $14,272.52 for the 12-month term, beginning October 5, 2026.
The City of Oroville utilizes CivicPlus NextRequest as its electronic public records request management system. The system provides a centralized platform for receiving, tracking, processing, communicating, and fulfilling requests made pursuant to the California Public Records Act (PRA).
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF CIVICPLUS NEXTREQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ATTACHED RENEWAL STATEMENT OF WORK.
3. NON-FORECLOSURE OF CITY’S INTEREST IN 3309 ASHLEY AVENUE The City Council shall consider the non-foreclosure related to the City of Oroville’s interest in the Deed of Trust against the property located at 3309 Ashley Avenue (APN 033-470-010), which staff has determined is not financially feasible to cure the underlying first mortgage default which is ahead of the city’s loan.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE NON-FORECLOSURE OF THE CITY’S LOAN INTEREST ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3309 ASHELY AVENUE, OROVILLE CA.
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4. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes from the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. ADMISSION FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR ANNUAL MUSEUM EVENTS The City Council shall consider approving the waiver of admission fees for the following upcoming special events hosted by the City of Oroville museums:
Salmon Festival – September 26, 2026
Museum Mile Trick-or-Treat – October 31, 2026
Pioneer Christmas – December 2026
Mistletoe Party – December 2026
Chinese New Year Celebration – February 13, 2027
Museum Weekend – February/March 2027
Admission fees have traditionally been waived for these events. Continuing this practice will promote public access, encourage community participation, and enable the museums to support and participate in larger community and regional initiatives.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE WAIVER OF ADMISSION FEES FOR THE FOLLOWING CITY MUSEUM EVENTS:
SALMON FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
MUSEUM MILE TRICK-OR-TREAT – OCTOBER 31, 2026
PIONEER CHRISTMAS – DECEMBER 2026
MISTLETOE PARTY – DECEMBER 2026
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION – FEBRUARY 13, 2027
MUSEUM WEEKEND – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2027
6. REQUEST TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT FEES FOR DWR FLOATING CLASSROOMS The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is requesting use of Bedrock Park as a raft takeout location for the 2026 program season. The request includes placement of two A-frame No Parking signs. This will ensure safe access to the Feather River for both staff and participants.
The Oroville City Council approved a waiver of special event fees associated with this event in 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES OF APPROXIMATELY $113.42 FOR
THE FEATHER RIVER FLOATING CLASSROOM PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING USE OF BEDROCK PARK AS THE PROGRAM’S TAKE-OUT LOCATION, WITH TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF NO PARKING SIGNS.
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7. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&R HORN CONTRACTORS FOR THE
NORTON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Council shall consider approval of the construction contract for the Norton Street Improvement Project to R&R Horn Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
The Norton Street Improvement Project includes reconstruction of the entire roadway, new curb and gutter, storm drain improvements, and ADA improvements.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH R&R HORN CONTRACTORS (A-3595) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $908,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
8. ELECTED OFFICIALS’ TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE AND
ASSOCIATED DRAFT POLICIES
The City Council shall consider the latest version of the transparency and accountability ordinance for elected officials, which includes changes staff were directed to make at the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting. In addition, the Council shall consider two draft policies associated with this draft ordinance.
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO MAKE EDITS TO ORDINANCE OR DRAFT POLICIES; OR DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE A NEW PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ORDINANCE.
9. ALTERNATIVES FOR FILLING DISTRICT A VACANCY
The City Council shall consider alternatives for filling potential vacancy in District A now that Councilmember Johnstone moved out of the district and resigned from her position effective Friday August 21, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
10. APPOINTMENT TO VACANT COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Due to the resignation of former Council Member Johnstone, vacancies now exist on six Council Committees. The Mayor shall appoint Council Members to her former appointments. Once the Mayor has made these appointments, the Council will vote to confirm the assignments.
ACTION REQUESTED -
MAYOR ASSIGN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS VACANT ASSIGNMENTS DUE TO
VACANCY OF COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSTONE, DISCUSS ASSIGNMENTS AND VOTE TO CONFIRM OR DENY ASSIGNMENTS.
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11. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA POSTING TIMELINES The City Council shall consider directing staff to change the timing associated with the publishing of regular City Council agendas.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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]
12. 5:00PM - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1900 REQUIRING SHORT-TERM RENTAL PLATFORMS LISTING ADDRESSES PURSUANT TO SB 346
The proposed ordinance establishes a comprehensive short-term rental (STR) program and implements SB 346. It makes the following Municipal Code changes:
Chapter 5.36 (new)—Establishes STR permits, operating and safety standards, localcontact requirements, platform reporting, and enforcement procedures. Section 17.04.060 (amended)—Updates the STR definition and cross-references Chapters 5.36 and 3.20.
Section 17.08.180 (new)—Establishes the zoning requirements for operating an STR within a lawful dwelling.
Chapter 3.20 is not amended; its existing transient occupancy tax requirements continue to apply.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1900 –
SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOSTING PLATFORMS TO REPORT LISTING ADDRESSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SB 346; AND
DIRECT STAFF TO BRING ORDINANCE BACK FOR FORMAL ADOPTION AT THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL 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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Mike Trolinder Correspondence
ii. Ayla Thao Correspondence
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Accommodating Those Individuals with Special Needs – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Oroville encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process. If you have a special need in order to allow you to attend or participate in our public meetings, please contact the City Clerk at (530) 538-2535, well in advance of the regular meeting you wish to attend, so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Documents distributed for public session items, less than 72 hours prior to meeting, are available for public inspection at City Hall, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, California.
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