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Commissioner Mickey nominated Audrey Holt. A second was recorded during the meeting (speaker for the second was not named in the transcript entry). The commission then conducted a verbal roll-call vote: Mickey — \"Aye,\" Audrey Holt — \"Aye,\" and Chris — \"Aye.\" The chair nomination passed unanimously with three affirmative votes.

There was discussion earlier in the item confirming the commission is currently short one member and the City Council is scheduled to appoint an additional commissioner at its next meeting, which will bring the commission to five members. The new chair took over adjournment responsibilities at the close of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09.09.2025 Park Commission Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks Commission nominated and unanimously voted to elect Audrey Holt as chair; the body had three members present and conducted a verbal roll-call vote.","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},6473660,"Commission hears staff briefing on potential national fitness campaign grant for Orville parks",266,1874000,2140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744737-5561c2768f523276556bd8b3ad132c63&start=1874&end=2140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744737-5561c2768f523276556bd8b3ad132c63/thumbnail_1874000.jpg","/articles/6473660/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Commission-hears-staff-briefing-on-potential-national-fitness-campaign-grant-for-Orville-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473660-05ab9ca2f00909154bde20cfea7173b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770416597&Signature=Urfj-Yf7jAQ02qXrDXwptIKOWnPFoijae1b~d8tod8L1UncDQVa9yvqZ8W73auo3nGE5PLoHXAMa4t0uOzxEuVbjp2W3x5KEsaqqT9dStsZ-RKRLE8xx9C6iPv9TKXFfOsZRNF3KLO3TP1-jh-aZ4marh7ybbvtwqULZgEDZN5fabcoShgwmTanbH8zR19ms0eYZ4PIZDU~2pDMi4h8E6oDVCQEZHAjYCgjPHrg27EYHwWMdH13Nf57xFEA3rNfS11Cjwn7UyJ-0KIQIRWGOzEFhf9Epa5rFBPDHhWAuNEpwGyz1Qg0HGX6QhmNnE9DShr-QpE0zxfwACW8GOVORBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the Oroville Parks Commission on a potential grant opportunity from the National Fitness Campaign that would subsidize installation of an outdoor fitness court and adjacent activity space.

Alyssa Stutz, identified in the meeting as staff, said the Campaign could provide a grant between $30,000 and $50,000 toward a full-installation cost of about $250,000. \"So we'd still be looking at needing to cover about $200,000 or be able to raise about $200,000 in order to, that that the city would need to come up with on top of the potential grant,\" Stutz said. She suggested using upcoming community events such as the Salmon Festival for outreach to gauge local interest.

Stutz told the commission the units are designed to support body-weight and group fitness and often come with an app-based workout program. She said similar installations exist at Yuba College, Lincoln and Redding and that staff would evaluate visibility and accessibility when selecting sites (Bedrock, Nelson Sports Complex and River-adjacent parks were mentioned as possibilities).

Commissioners discussed usage patterns in other communities, funding options including supplemental benefit or SBF funds for non-city sites, and the risk that such amenities occasionally lose popularity over time. Stutz said staff will continue to investigate locations, funding options and community support before making formal recommendations to the commission or council.

No formal action or funding commitment was taken at the meeting.","Staff outlined a potential National Fitness Campaign grant that could cover $30,000–$50,000 of a roughly $250,000 outdoor fitness court installation; the city would need to raise about $200,000 to complete the project and staff recommended gathering public feedback.",{"_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},6473665,"Oroville commission reviews conceptual redesign for Bedrock/Riverbend waterfront",1625,0,1625000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744737-5561c2768f523276556bd8b3ad132c63&start=0&end=1625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744737-5561c2768f523276556bd8b3ad132c63/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6473665/Oroville/Butte-County/California/Oroville-commission-reviews-conceptual-redesign-for-BedrockRiverbend-waterfront","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473665-b37b31dc4f99f8d4bea593be59e7d38e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770416597&Signature=Q20bsDzQT~W6SSWi3Z2iavTsnMl9OmdQ1AuR0zE7S1v-ku-YhR1nHKYqOVkqA9Pps7e3mNfVcDPBCBvdmCbo5FVzQf7ROcNrXH7xY65-nVQu~W1iw4d9Iq6b0i4ko1MRNuyamTM0Kk4ycFZKRbFHU5gvB~9OY9knSc1uWdR2qTtad3LIFwSDXQbLl0467wOwCFWzzqpnwM60vLTwRD2lof8kl4bJwQwuhWTZAshTcCg-NAZZPDlWgfunzCNZ5rxPOsqxUoSrmVvp72p1Ob7cScsxwgAWGDBFa-royY~SdR79FUAKwn6ftKAI41fS9ck6LaUSl~SquunvriAsbfrnMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oroville Parks Commission on an agenda item reviewed a conceptual redesign for the Bedrock/Riverbend waterfront that emphasizes stabilized river access, modest play equipment, improved trail and picnic areas, and phased construction.

The presentation, led by a city project presenter identified as Aubrey, described Phase 1 work as repairing levee walls and stairs, removing brush on the island, defining the turf area for easier maintenance, and creating a river-edge picnic and beach access area with kayak staging and an accessible kayak ramp. \"We have funding for the design. We don't have funding for the construction,\" Aubrey said during public questions.

The plan aims to avoid heavy play-structure development and instead emphasize water play, fishing and low-impact recreation: \"We aren't trying to blow this up with, you know, more play structures,\" Aubrey said. The concept would include small balancing play elements, a fish-themed climber, shade for picnicking, a nest swing tucked in a corner, and interpretive mural/artwork in place of existing concrete seating. The team also proposed steps or platforms at the water edge that could serve as an outdoor classroom or stage.

Commissioners and attendees discussed shoreline stabilization methods such as cobble or gabion walls, upgrading several sets of stairs to code, and creating a kayak staging area near an existing weir. Aubrey said the design team wants to consult fish biologists and engineers before finalizing in-water work: \"We need to get in touch with more fish biologists and some more engineers to really understand what we're capable of doing in the water recreation area,\" she said.

Several commissioners and members of the public suggested complementary features and operational ideas, including food-truck events on Levee Road, reuse or restoration of the former bleacher/step viewing area or an amphitheater, and installation of an accessible kayak ramp to allow continuous floats to Riverbend Park. Michael Jones and Brian Wilson were referenced as people who have been involved in discussions about rentals and operations; Brian Wilson was identified as representing the Feather River Recreation and Park District.

Timing and next steps discussed at the meeting: the project will be presented to the City Council on Oct. 7, at which point the council will decide whether to authorize award of the design contract. If the council approves, the design (construction documents) work would start; the project team expects to reach 100% design early next spring. Aubrey said vegetation clearing on the island is slated for Phase 1 in the conceptual plan but noted that removal outside the project scope would require permitting and coordination with state agencies (for example, Fish and Wildlife) and that the earliest removal outside this project would likely be \"this time next year\" at the optimistic end of the timeline.

Park operations items raised during the same meeting included bathroom hours and access: meeting discussion said public restroom hours generally run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the possibility of coach-issued keys for evening sports use; commissioners asked staff to coordinate with Feather River Recreation and Park District on key access. The meeting also noted a kayak rental kiosk already exists at the site and could be used in future operations.

The presentation and discussion were largely conceptual; no construction contract or other formal construction action was taken at the meeting. Commissioners encouraged additional public outreach and stakeholder coordination — including consultation with fish biologists and state agencies — before in-water work proceeds.

The commission closed the topic with staff saying they would bring additional details to subsequent meetings and to the Oct. 7 council presentation.","Commissioners and the project team reviewed a conceptual design for the Bedrock/Riverbend waterfront that emphasizes water access, shoreline stabilization, limited play structures, and phased work; design funding is available but construction funding is not.","actionData","errors"]

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