OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 01, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
NCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on February 24, 2022. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members: David Pittman, Eric Smith, Krysi Riggs, Art Hatley, Janet Goodson, Vice Mayor Scott Thomson, Mayor Chuck Reynolds
STAFF: City Administrator Bill LaGrone, Management Analyst III Amy Bergstrand, Interim Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Wright, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, City Attorney Scott Huber, City Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
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, Assistant Community Development Director, Business and Housing Director
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council met with Real Property Negotiators, Acting City Administrator and City Attorney, regarding the property commonly known as 225 Chuck Yeager Way, Oroville, CA 95965.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council met with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: Oroville Fire Fighters' Association
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 Vice Mayor Thomson and second by Mayor Reynolds to adopt the agenda. Motion passed
AYES: Pittman, Hatley, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Riggs, Smith, Goodson
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor Reynolds conducted a swearing in ceremony for Noah Poblano, Shea Shull, and Nikolya Gorkavchuk from the Fire Department.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on agenda items - Bill Speer: Future Agenda Items The following spoke on non-agenda items - The Cameraman
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Vice Mayor Thomson to adopt the consent calendar. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes from February 1, 2022 and February 2, 2022
2. PAYROLL SOFTWARE SELECTION
The Council approved the Mayor to sign a contract with UKG Read for Payroll time and attendance software and Human Resource Management Software.
3. AGREEMENT FOR AS NEEDED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
SERVICES WITH STREAMLINE ENGINEERING
The Council authorized the Mayor to contract with Streamline Engineering for as needed professional structural engineering and design services.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER CITY OF OROVILLE VEHICLE 34, 1991 FORD F-350 1 YARD DUMP TRUCK TO THE HOPE CENTER/CITY WORKS PROGRAM.
The Council authorized the transfer of City Vehicle 34, the 1991 Ford F350 pickup from Public Works to the Hope Center/City Works.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR TREE PRUNING
SERVICES
The Council authorized staff to release a Request for Proposal for tree pruning services for the City of Oroville.
6. CLARIFICATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE PART-TIME ASSISTANT PLANNER
POSITION
The Council accepted the appointment of the part-time Assistant Planner as an employee of the City of Oroville and recognized by the Oroville City Employees Association effective May 18, 2021.
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7. TRANSPARENCY SOFTWARE FOR BUDGETING
The Council approved the use of ClearGov software for digital budgeting with a portal for citizen transparency and engagement and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract.
8. AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOPE CENTER (CITY WORKS)
The Council adopted Resolution No. 9028 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT
WITH HOPE CENTER (CITY WORKS) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF OROVILLE. (Agreement 3204-1)
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. AUTHORIZE INCREASED PURCHASE AMOUNT FOR STREET DEPARTMENT
EQUIPMENT
Council considered and approved the increase in the budgeted purchase amount of City Street Department equipment.
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Goodson to approve the $65,976.00 increase in the purchase price of new 2021 Street Sweeper and to approve the $7,985.68 increase in purchase price of new Paving and Compaction equipment. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
11. AMEND AXON CONTRACT TO INCLUDE TASERS
The Council considered a change to the body camera lease agreement with Axon to include Tasers and drone licensing. The new contract will be a five-year contract and cost $324,430.42 over the life of the contract.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Riggs to authorize staff to sign the new five-year contract with Axon for $324,430.42.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
12. MID YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Council may receive a mid-year financial report.
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Riggs to approve the following budget adjustments:
Expenditures
• Risk Management increase $87,644 to cover increased property insurance.
March 01, 2022~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 5 • Public Works increase of $45,000 in the District Tax Fund to cover increases in position costs related to the City Engineer. This position was originally budgeted as part time and has increased. • Expenditures in the Supplemental Benefits Fund need to increase to cover outstanding approved expenditures. At the time the budget was created it was thought the projects would be completed in the previous year, but they have carried over into this fiscal year. Increase of $500,000.00 AYES: Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: Hatley, Goodson
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:15pm
9. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO THE CITY'S ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS
The City previously formed several maintenance districts to serve as a funding source to pay for the maintenance and servicing of certain improvements within certain residential housing tracts located throughout the City. The Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (the "LLMAD") funds landscape and lighting improvements; the Consolidated Benefit Assessment District (the "BAD") that funds drainage and storm water improvements and related services. The City also manages Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 and Community Facilities District No. 2006-2 (the CD's"). Those Districts provide fire, police and emergency services facilities and services, respectively. The Council will conduct a public hearing to finalize the annexation of the Village at Ruddy Creek development into these assessment districts.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Riggs to adopt Resolution No. 9030 Ordering the Annexation for the LLMAD; and adopt Resolution No. 9029 Ordering the Annexation for the BAD; and adopt Resolution No. 9031 Declaring Results of Special Election for CFD 2006-1; and adopt Resolution No. 9032 Declaring Results of Special Election for CFD 2006-2; and adopt Resolution No. 9033 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for CFD 2006-1; and adopt-Resolution No. 9034 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for CFD 2006-2. Motion passed.
AYES: Smith, Pittman, Goodson, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hatley (Recused)
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Riggs - Provided an update on upcoming First Friday Events, acknowledged staff member Wade Atteberry who is celebrating 22 years of service to the city this year.
Smith - Provided Museum Week Updates; Provided Arbor Day Updates - March 19, 2022, at the Oroville Convention Center, spoke about the African American Family Culture Center celebration held recently and congratulated the new CEO on a great event.
c. Pittman - Mentioned updates to the Lott Home and Sank Park March 01, 2022~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 5 d. Reynolds - Attended the African American Family Culture Center event held recently.
2. Future Agenda Items
a. Oak Tree Mitigation Ordinance - Mayor Reynolds
3. Administration Reports
a. Tenns - The Fire Department is 1 of 8 Fire Departments that received a grant from b. Nevers - The City received a grant from the Governor to make improvements to the entrance into Oroville on Highway 70 where the welcome sign is. c. Belser - Provided an update to council on the activity of the Code Enforcement Department over the past month.
d. Huber - Explained that an Ordinance will be coming to council soon related to police equipment.
4. Correspondence
i. CPUC Public Hearings Regarding PG&E's Rate increase request of 18% for Customers and PG&E's execution of 2021 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 5:37pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Mayor Chuck Reynolds alstant City Clerk Jackie Glover
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