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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
September 15, 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 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. The City Council will meet to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
a. 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.
3. The City Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney for Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov Code § 54956.9) (Two cases):
a. BAM Properties LLC v. City of Oroville, Butte County Sup. Ct. Case No. 26CV00248 b. BAM Properties LLC v. City of Oroville et. al., U.S. District Court, California Eastern District Case No. 2:26-cv-00041-DMC
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.
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. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH AVENU MUNISERVICES, LLC EXTENDING TERM BY
THREE YEARS
The City Council shall consider approving a contract extension amendment with Avenu MuniServices, LLC for continuing Sales and Use Tax Audit Services, Sales and Use Tax Analysis & Reporting Services (STARS), Utility Users Tax Compliance and Revenue Protection Program, and Solid Waste Hauler Franchise Fee Compliance Program Services.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 WITH AVENU MUNISERVICES, LLC, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2029 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. LETTER REGARDING OROVILLE HOSPITAL – COMMUNITY INTEREST AND
PARTICIPATION IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
The City Council shall consider approving the letter expressing community interest and request for appropriate public advisory participation during the bankruptcy proceedings.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. AMENDMENT TO LEASE / OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE OROVILLE CONVENTION
CENTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND FEATHER RIVER RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT
The City Council shall consider an amendment to lease / operating agreement #3516 with Feather River Recreation and Park District for the lease and operation of the Oroville Convention Center, extending the term of the lease by one year and increasing the monthly base rent by 3% from $2,575/month to $2,652.25/month.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9484 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EXCLUSIVE OPERATING / LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FEATHER RIVER RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATING AND LEASE OF THE OROVILLE CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 1200 MYERS STREET – AGREEMENT NO. 3516, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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4. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes from the September 1, 2026 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE OROVILLE HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL COMMITTEE the City Council shall consider a fee waiver request from the Oroville Hmong New Year Festival Committee, in the amount of $3,660, for Police Services relating to the 2026 Oroville Hmong New Year Festival, to be held October 10th and 11th at the Nelson Avenue Sports Complex. This represents a 50% reduction in actual Law Enforcement costs.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE 50% OF THE FEES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,660, AND HAVE THE APPLICANT PAY THE REMAINDER OF THE FEES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,660.00, FOR THE 2026 OROVILLE
HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL, OR
DETERMINE A DIFFERENT RATE OF REDUCTION
6. APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT A VACANCY
The City Council shall consider making an appointment to fill the existing 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 -
MAKE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSTONE’S TERM IN OFFICE AS DISTRICT A COUNCIL MEMBER; OR ALLOW MORE TIME FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE LETTERS OF INTEREST.
7. RESPONSE TO 2025/26 FINAL BUTTE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT The City Council shall consider approving the response to the Final 2025/26 Butte County Grand Jury Report on behalf of the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION WITH REGARD TO THE CITY OF OROVILLE’S RESPONSE TO THE 2025/26 FINAL BUTTE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN RESPONSE.
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8. FIRE CONTRACT COSTS
The City Council shall receive information on the cost of Fire Services for the City of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING FIRE COSTS.
9. 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.
10. NAACP BUTTE COUNTY 6TH ANNUAL INVITATION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE TABLE The City Council shall consider purchasing a table to attend the 6th Annual NAACP Dinner for $750.00.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE PURCHASE OF TABLE FOR $750.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this 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. Fire Department Monthly Report - August 2026
ii. Code Enforcement Department Monthly Report - August 2026 iii. City Clerk Department Monthly Report - August 2026 iv. Housing and Community Services Department Monthly Report - August 2026 v. Community Development Department Monthly Report - August 2026
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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