OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
February 15, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on February 10, 2022. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting or order at 4pm
PRESENT: Council Members: David Pittman, Eric Smith, Krysi Riggs, Art Hatley, Janet Goodson,, Mayor Chuck Reynolds
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Scott Thomson
STAFF: City Administrator Bill LaGrone, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Wright, Director of Code Enforcement Ron Belser, City Attorney Scott Huber, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Interim Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Management Analyst III Amy Bergstrand, City Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks, Principal Planner Wes Ervin
The Council convened to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - Two cases.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with City. Administrator, Personnel Officer, and/or City Attorney to consider the public employment related to the following position: Police Chief.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Mayor Reynolds announced that direction was given; no action was taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mayor Reynolds
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Goodson to adopt the agenda. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Council received a presentation from Principal Planner Wes Ervin regarding sober living and other group homes, including how they are regulated by Oroville and other jurisdictions, and where they are concentrated in the city.
Mayor Reynolds requested a moment of silence for Pastor Steve Terry, Annie Terry asked if it could be a moment of prayer, the council consented, and Annie led the room in a moment of prayer.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
Marie Shepord
Daniel Ballard
- The Cameraman
- Bill Speer
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
Bill Speer - Presentations
Annie Terry- Presentations
Larry Tracy - Presentations
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Smith to approve the consent calendar. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of December 7, 2021, February 1, 2022 and February 2, 2022.
2. FREE ADMISSION DAYS FOR ALL CITY MUSEUMS
Council authorized free admission days for all City Museums on February 26, 2022 and February 27, 2022 in support of Explore Butte County's Museum Weekend.
3. AUTHORIZATION OF OWENERSHIP OF BOLTS ANTIQURE TOOL MUSEUM The Council authorizes staff to purchase the requested items in the Bolt's Antique Tool Museum for a total of $9,500.00.
4. DONATION OF SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL ITEMS TO THE CHINESE TEMPLE & MUSEUM
COMPLEX
The City Council accepted the donation of a terra-cotta warrior statue and a cloisonne vase to the Chinese Temple & Museum Complex.
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5. ANNUAL LONG TERM MONITORING REPORTS - HOME MULTIFAMILY RENTAL
HOUSING PROJECTS
The Council adopted Resolution No. 9026- A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R. L. HASTINGS & ASSOCIATES, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,800 YEAR 1, $13,800 YEAR 2, $13,800 YEAR 3, TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL LONG-TERM MONITORING REPORT FOR HOME MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS, for three (3) yeas. - (Agreement No. 3237-2).
6. AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS, AND SORENSEN LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR
LEGAL SERVICES FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION MATTERS
The Council Adopted Resolution No. 9027- A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS AND SORENSEN LAW OFFICES- (Agreement No. 3403).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:15 PM
7. ANNEXATION OF THE VILLAGE AT RUDDY CREEK SUBDIVISION INTO THE CITY'S
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
This item has been continued to the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD
Mayor Reynolds made a recommendation to appoint himself to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control Board.
Motion by Council Member Smith and Second by Goodson to appoint Mayor Reynolds to the Mosquito and Vector Control Board for a term expiring February 28, 2024. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
9. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR MARKETING
SERVICES
The Council provided direction to the City Administrator to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Marketing Services.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and second by Council Member Goodson to authorize staff to release a Request for Proposal for Marketing Services for the City of Oroville.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
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10. HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES
The Council considered entering into an agreement to provide Housing Navigation Services as described in the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County's Department of Employment and Social Services and the City of Oroville.
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Goodson to enter into the 3- year agreement to provide Housing Navigation Services described in the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Butte County's Department of Employment and Social Services and the City of Oroville. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
11. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1599 THE REPEAL OF PROPOSITON 47 The Council authorized a letter of support for AB 1599 a repeal of portions of Proposition 47.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and second by Council Member Smith to authorize letter of support for AB 1599.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Riggs - Attended Downtown Business Association meeting and spoke about upcoming First Friday Events and spoke about Museum Weekend. b. Smith - Gave an update on upcoming Arbor Days at the Oroville Convention Center and the Butte County Continuum of Care meeting he attended c. Pittman - Attended the Parks Commission meeting and updated the council on this meeting; attended a YMCA basketball game at the convention center d. Reynolds - Mentioned the High Cheerleader National Championship in Las Vegas and congratulated both Oroville and Las Plumas teams who won 1st place in their divisions.
2. Future Agenda Items - None
3. Administration Reports
a. LaGrone - Updated council on a broken light at Myers and Mitchell Ave. b. Wright - Updated council on staffing, midyear budget review which will come to council soon; attending a conference the next two days; payroll software vendor selected and will be bringing it forward at next meeting Nevers - DMV commercial license training center is running a pilot program out by the airport.
d. • Departmental Reports for January 2022 - Written report attached to packet
4. Correspondence
February 15,2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 i. Resignation from Planning Commissioner Mike Britton
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 6:31pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Mayor Chuck Reynolds
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