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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
October 06, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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 shall 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): (two (2) cases).
2. 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.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council will meet with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: All Units.
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 - 8 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. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES LEASE FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
LICENSE TESTING ON CHUCK YEAGER WAY
The City Council shall consider a new lease with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing on Chuck Yeager Way at the Oroville Airport Business Park. This lease will replace a lease that expired on March 31, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE LEASE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION FOR BEDROCK PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT
The City Council shall consider the submittal of an application to the Supplemental Benefits Fund (SBF) Committee for the contracting of environmental services and permitting for design and construction activities within the lagoon and riparian areas.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9485 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000; AND IF
SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND.
3. 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION FOR GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION OF THE OROVILLE LEVEE
The City Council shall consider the submittal of an application to the Supplemental Benefits Fund (SBF) Committee for the contracting of geotechnical subsurface exploration services for the levee section near Bedrock Park.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9489 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; AND IF
SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND.
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4. 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION
The City Council shall consider the submittal of an application to Supplemental Benefits Fund (SBF) Committee for the purchase of one (1) four door Polaris Ranger Fire and Rescue UTV, including onboard fire pump, medical and rescue equipment, emergency lighting, communications equipment and dedicated transport trailer.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9486 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,000.00; AND IF
SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND.
5. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution supporting The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds to fund several housing affordability programs.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9487 - A RESOLUTON SUPPORTING THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026, WHICH AUTHORIZES $11.25 BILLON IN
STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FUND SEVERAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS.
6. RATIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BCAG’S FY 2026 LOW OR NO EMISSION
GRANT APPLICATION
The City Council shall consider ratifying a Letter of Support for the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG)/Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) FY 2026 Low or No Emission Grant Application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
ACTION REQUESTED –
RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
7. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF 2027 MASTER MEETING CALENDAR The City Council shall consider the drafted 2027 Master Meeting Calendar for adoption.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE 2027 MASTER MEETING CALENDAR; OR
MAKE EDITS AND DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK FOR CONSIDERATION.
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8. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the regular meeting minutes from the September 15, 2026 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. RE-OPENING OF CANDIDATE INTEREST PERIOD FOR VACANCY IN DISTRICT A At the request of Council Member Webber and Mayor Pittman the City Council shall consider reopening the candidate interest period for the vacancy currently in District A and consider appointing interested candidates to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term at the October 20, 2026 regular City Council meeting
ACTION REQUESTED -
DIRECT STAFF TO RE-OPEN THE VACANCY NOTICE FOR DISTRICT A; AND TO AGENDIZE APPOINTMENT CONSIDERATION OF CANDIDATES AT THE OCTOBER 20, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
10. 2026/2027 IN-HOUSE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT LIST The City Council will receive an updated list of pavement maintenance projects to be performed by in-house Public Works crews. The funding for these projects is within the adopted 2026/2027 City of Oroville budget.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION OR 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]
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11. CYCLE 2 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR YEARS 2024-2028
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to solicit comments regarding the submittal of a Cycle 2 PLHA 5-year Plan and the submittal of an application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) for approximately $498,525 for the development of an Affordable Housing Recovery Program to increase the supply of affordable housing, and direct staff to implement the grant if awarded. This 2nd cycle will cover implementation years from 2024-2028.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
APPROVE SUBMITTING A PLHA GRANT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,764 AND FOR YEAR 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,753; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9488 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLHA CYLE 2 5-YEAR PLAN FOR THE PERMAENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM; AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT IF AWARDED.
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Notice of PG&E Rate Change Request For Electric Program Investment Charge ii. Colantuono, Highsmith, Whatley, PC Correspondence
iii. City Clerk Department Monthly Report - September 2026
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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