The Oroville Planning Commission held a special meeting on September 30, 2025, primarily focused on the reconsideration of a use permit for a large solar farm project. The meeting commenced with the roll call, noting the absence of two commissioners, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

City staff reported on the status of the solar farm project, initially discussed in August. The staff recommended reversing the previous approval of the use permit due to new findings regarding environmental reviews. The project site is partially located on a former Superfund site, which prohibits categorical exemptions from environmental review. This necessitated a more thorough examination, leading to the decision to conduct a mitigated negative declaration instead.

The staff indicated that the revised environmental study had been completed and sent for third-party review, with minor adjustments requested by the clearinghouse. The commission was informed that the updated study would be posted shortly, initiating a public review period.

During the meeting, it was confirmed that the request to rescind the previous approvals was in line with a letter received from the Citizens for Responsible Industry, which expressed concerns about the project. The solar company involved agreed with the staff's recommendation to reverse the decision.

After a brief discussion, the commission voted unanimously to approve the rescission of the previous decision regarding the use permit and associated actions. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the next regular meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 6 PM. No public comments were recorded during this special meeting, as it was not designated as a public hearing.