The Oroville City Council on Dec. 9 approved its corrected meeting agenda, handled consent items (one with a recusal), opened a public hearing on mandatory state building‑code renumbering and received multiple departmental updates.

Procedural actions: The council adopted the corrected agenda by roll call (motion passed with '6 yeses, 1 absent'). Vice Mayor Smith recused from a consent item tied to a contractor for which her employer receives funding; the council separately approved Item 2 with a roll call indicating '5 yeses, 1 recusal, 1 absent.' The remainder of the consent agenda was approved subsequently.

Building code public hearing: Staff explained that the state updates building codes every three years, which causes section numbering changes that must be mirrored in the city's municipal code so local regulations remain enforceable. The council closed public comment on the item, introduced the ordinance by title, waived first reading and directed staff to return with the item on consent for formal adoption at a later meeting.

Local reports and operational updates: Department head Amy reported Mission Esperanza shelter occupancy near capacity (18 guests in the congregate shelter and 18–19 in pallet shelters; capacity 20 each) and said most enrolled participants appear likely to move into permanent housing, though staff are working with some who are reluctant to enroll in the program. Code enforcement reported November activity (40 cases opened, 26 closed) and said the city was awarded a $123,622 Department of Justice Tobacco Inspection Grant to support enforcement. Public works reported pavement and airport projects, a delayed Montgomery Roundabout due to low temperatures, and anticipated Caltrans CAPM resurfacing next spring.

Future agenda items: Councilman Weber asked staff to study improvements to the Washington/Orange crosswalk near the high school (flashing signs or other safety measures) and requested that downtown public restrooms be prioritized for repair and reopening.

Ending: Several items — including a pulled appeal (Item 8) and the building‑code ordinance — will return to a future council meeting for formal action; no additional votes on major capital projects were taken Monday.