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Council members praised staff for organizing a well-attended public presentation on biomass technology, noting informative visuals and explanations of the process and emission controls. One council member said the presentation showed how the project’s process vaporizes fuels rather than burning them like a wood stove and described a filtration component presenters said would capture emissions before release. \"It's 99.99% is what they have to achieve,\" a presenter told the council during the forum, according to council remarks at the meeting.

Council members also noted regional advocacy work: the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) is advocating for the city to receive additional funding — cited by staff as close to $800,000 — to supplement roughly $2.5 million the city received through CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) funds for the Table Mountain–Washington project design and engineering. Council members said ongoing public engagement is planned and asked staff to continue issuing updates to correct misinformation circulating on social media.

Ending: Staff and council signaled more meetings and public workshops will follow and that BCAG advocacy and grant rounds will shape the next design and funding steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09.02.2025 City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council members reported on a public forum about a proposed biomass/renewable-energy project, praised staff outreach and noted BCAG advocacy for additional funding for Table Mountain–Washington Complete Streets; council also warned against misinformation on social media.","taxTitle","Oroville, Butte County, California","taxId",55587,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477937,"Feather River cleanup set for Sept. 21; volunteers sought for litter removal, revegetation and encampment abatement",116,1044000,1160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf&start=1044&end=1160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf/thumbnail_1044000.jpg","/articles/6477937/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Feather-River-cleanup-set-for-Sept-21-volunteers-sought-for-litter-removal-revegetation-and-encampment-abatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477937-67bae431821862736a291af805e515a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142640&Signature=ibrirfmhBJUL7CEQnuJsdbJ3jGWxcZ5Vaxnkwo3LmJ9AMU9Jjt62ggvQpodVZtVOFKfaMhBS0291pJg35a7TifLy38s0ob5YwqmUYwaC3yTC5qc9UZSVhtqvKkl~kDH~bk2HFZ9WQNbmhrYtUdPRA64JzmXfn5M0DwfjWQ8eugEBwjp7vs7IZFNa-Z2d6Bmh39RHD-4jI7z6JUN4fjEW3YISZCUiBO0gofQBNTEEG6HAa58Wb48iRMUVgostryCO6cFUB1MQTaE0z3X5tquzCHNmqrTAertlrj5h9BfPLk3uInLcgigMiPOI5jL02JB4ErhkylFP-UI0i~Zrq4KY1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Velasquez, supervisor with the Feather River Recreation Park District, told the Oroville City Council on Sept. 2 that the district will hold its annual Feather River cleanup on Sept. 21 and encouraged volunteers to participate.

Velasquez said the event, which typically occurs the Saturday before the salmon festival, was moved to Sunday this year for better parking availability. Planned tasks include litter and debris removal, removal of non‑native invasive plant species, spreading native flowers along riverbanks and behind the amphitheater, painting young trees (whitewashing) planted in the park, and removal of illegal encampments. Velasquez noted the district planted 76 trees in partnership with the Oroville Botanic Garden under a Prop. 68 grant and said the cleanup will include caring for those trees.

Velasquez thanked city staff for partnering on the event and asked volunteers to register at frrpd.com so organizers can assign tasks.

Ending: The cleanup is timed to ready Riverbend Park and the levee ahead of the salmon festival; volunteers may register online to participate.","Feather River Recreation Park District announced a river cleanup targeted for Sept. 21 to remove litter and invasive species, plant native flowers, tend trees planted under Prop. 68 and remove illegal encampments; volunteers may register at frrpd.com.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477941,"Butte County Library director announces September fine amnesty and one-year fine-free pilot",161,408000,569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf&start=408&end=569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf/thumbnail_408000.jpg","/articles/6477941/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Butte-County-Library-director-announces-September-fine-amnesty-and-one-year-fine-free-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477941-678b4c420b4a9616bc464967db5816c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142640&Signature=mIKkbTYRjlFRBeXjmQLiWuvPaBauidMxKdUKMTXBbtH~whB2HN-qS99ttDu3~D-PVy00xnGYLPPSjzJy3MMdc6Fxo6zEbRUsPZuFeNPqYvSRkqzmrhzi0-USwy-MTKXlDShr~1M3UvByVVfAgzDpxz38RynFmVrJ4pthIVQUdpEqO-NM77MWv3Ul~QNE~A2c3TuCPPoOfLhOH1-4F4Ktb9JjaCU-e0yTfN7WULwEMru0tj5DD3YcJRV1os3jONHBil9LXsMSqB40k-IGtvBmgMI8C1G29CbvjnU7jjvB6MWM76qvjt3eXo-l16msMp~xQzWkqrBdeAaDRt8EKlEP1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Oroville City Council meeting on Sept. 2 Misty Wright, Butte County Library director, told the council and the public about two library initiatives aimed at removing barriers to access.

\"September is library card sign up month,\" Wright said, adding the theme for the year is \"One card, endless possibilities.\" She announced that, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, September 2025 will be a fine‑amnesty month: the library will waive outstanding fines and restore access to accounts. \"If you or anybody that you know has library fines, they can come to the library and get them completely waived. No questions asked,\" Wright said.

Wright also said the county will begin a one‑year pilot to make the library fine free after September. Under the pilot, daily late charges will not accrue, though patrons who fail to return lost items will still be charged a replacement fee; returned items will result in reinstatement of account privileges and removal of associated fines or fees, Wright said. She encouraged residents to register for library cards and said staff will assist patrons in person, by phone or online.

Ending: Wright invited community members to contact the branch for details and to take advantage of the amnesty and card‑signup month.","Butte County Library Director Misty Wright told the council the county will waive library fines in September 2025 and the library will run a one-year fine-free pilot after that; patrons are encouraged to return materials and register for library cards during sign-up month.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477945,"Council directs staff to draft zoning clarifications for tattooing, permanent makeup and micropigmentation",941,2335000,3276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf&start=2335&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf/thumbnail_2335000.jpg","/articles/6477945/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Council-directs-staff-to-draft-zoning-clarifications-for-tattooing-permanent-makeup-and-micropigmentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477945-157d4ed4d489be03b977c726874f9cb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142640&Signature=Qaaz7COzjkl8-lug6vA2e~7YWum3Iyzw3iRxiCTYAsDjCEeTvHNXkAmyJGcuXOITSRia8WoaIst~RCuiLo4JOU0Lad1cV3EgJYWEqBCzXNvw3JNpGuajDuoOl20X1sBE1oakYN4iZseOlrRuMW0hp-IXlYcOTRhtzwSFiR9SccpuHNjuA6UXDcb3GGUoOzY8dfdCKM61KqKa4abGb~qZI60r7BUjAI3cHhlPNEAI6gFBtGhThmpzy4SxISShNBUzuyfwT8lNmyNCkvBaSN9jMZJmlDKfhLb7m5gqVvlHWdbtaUdDiU0fVlm5qwILyhDFlGkpNwccS-biVSRjer9FhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oroville City Council on Sept. 2 directed staff to draft a zoning code amendment clarifying how tattooing, permanent makeup, micropigmentation and related pigment services should be classified for land‑use permitting.

Planning staff told the council that state law groups these activities under tattooing but local impacts vary by scale. \"Staff recommends option 1 and supports classifying these services as low impact,\" the staff presentation said. Staff described three zoning options: (1) treat all pigment‑based services the same (staff recommended low impact), (2) leave the code unchanged, or (3) create a separate category for cosmetic pigmentation. Staff said no ordinance was being proposed that night; the council’s direction would allow staff to prepare text for Planning Commission review and future hearings.

Council members generally supported staff’s recommendation. Councilman Johnstone said he saw differences in scale between full tattoo parlors and cosmetic microblading but acknowledged state licensing treats them similarly. Vice Mayor Smith said he supported option 1 and that views about tattoos had changed over time. Councilman Weber and others also voiced support for the staff recommendation.

Several public commenters who operate or represent local pigmentation businesses urged the council to reduce regulatory barriers. Cheyenne Velasquez, owner of Evolution Studio downtown, said she already holds a state permit covering cosmetic tattoos and described her business as \"primarily appointment only and low impact,\" asking the council to \"recognize my existing permit and avoid unnecessary cost for small business owners.\" Natalie Sheard, speaking as a local business advocate, urged the council to allow these services in office-type spaces to help fill underused storefronts.

Staff and council emphasized the change would be a land‑use classification, not a change to state health and safety licensing. The city attorney reminded the council that public‑health regulation is handled by the state and that the planning decision before the council concerns local land‑use impacts and compatibility with neighboring businesses.

Ending: Staff will draft the zoning text amendments, include code cleanup language to remove internal inconsistencies, circulate the draft for public notice and send it to the Planning Commission prior to returning to the council for decision.","City staff recommended treating pigment-based services as low-impact uses and the council gave direction to prepare a zoning-text amendment after public comment from local practitioners.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477948,"Council approves consent items, amends golf-course contract; table for chamber barbecue passes with recusal",1259,2089000,3348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf&start=2089&end=3348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711062-e154a1f8245145f98fbe0c3e42dc8adf/thumbnail_2089000.jpg","/articles/6477948/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Council-approves-consent-items-amends-golf-course-contract-table-for-chamber-barbecue-passes-with-recusal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477948-c7942272274290b2f61a927dea7721b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142640&Signature=jmwX60oHx4F-EA3u0FIcSaYcOrNrRqFM-wTeqofRH9KQmUKxYjCOXEdB0X~UX4LaAaPJLbg~t-DbL5us~qb4rKmfzWHjcm~Prl-M~MnJl45JWAmUoEl38hHLUqiOh41q9paHkQPNL2tHwgUGc9~CGMAgg9B0Vbl97NUGb13QzgE0mdYoNHRM4iH5~LVhF48rq5IbMeJJSpA9ysVJxeQJ3bjxbXVXrdbY6sYi7~R4N3VNAMYEDLgDw-rW1YBpDxbpojr6CAav~YxBoBfiXhpBCVetUJ1R7NLE6BZGsgMeHQMbJJUDggywavX7dmIaYtn5e~IbQqpCeqcESSwDP8oFYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oroville City Council on Sept. 2 unanimously approved routine business and a contract amendment with Table Mountain Golf Course and voted 6-0 with one recusal to provide a table at the Oroville Economic Alliance annual barbecue.

Council members voted to adopt the consent calendar without objection. The council then took up a proposed three-year amendment to the longstanding operating agreement with Table Mountain Golf Course. Under the amendment described at the meeting, the city would accept reduced revenue shares to allow the golf-course operator to retain additional funds for city-approved capital work at the course over the three-year period. The council approved the contract amendment and authorized the mayor to sign.

Later the council approved providing a table at the Oroville Economic Alliance annual barbecue, scheduled for Sept. 11 at Centennial Plaza. Vice Mayor Smith recused from that vote; the clerk announced the motion passed with six yes votes and one recusal.

The meeting included other routine reports and public comments but no ordinance adoptions or final readings on new regulations.

Votes at a glance
- Adoption of agenda and consent calendar: approved unanimously (motion recorded as passing unanimously). No separate roll-call tallies were announced for the consent calendar beyond unanimous passage.
- Contract amendment with Table Mountain Golf Course: motion to approve and authorize the mayor to sign — motion passed unanimously.
- Oroville Economic Alliance annual barbecue (table): motion to provide a table — passed 6 yes, 1 recusal (Vice Mayor Smith recused).

Ending: Council members indicated the items will be reflected in signed documents and forthcoming staff reports; no additional ordinance text was adopted at the meeting.","At its Sept. 2 meeting the Oroville City Council approved the consent calendar, amended the contract with Table Mountain Golf Course with a three-year revenue-sharing adjustment, and agreed to provide a table at the Oroville Economic Alliance barbecue; Vice Mayor Smith recused from the barbecue vote.","actionData","errors"]

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