OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroviile, CA. 95965
May 03, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
This agenda was posted on April 28, 2022, at 12:55pm. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at Cityoforoville.org or on YouTube
CALL TO ORDER I ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. 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, City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator Finance Director, Assistant Community Development Director, Code Enforcement Director. Business and Housing Director
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - three cases.
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 4:00pm
PRESENT: Council Members: David Pittman (4:02pm), Eric Smith, Krysi Riggs, Art Hatley, Janet Goodson (4:02pm), Vice Mayor Scott Thomson, Mayor Chuck Reynolds STAFF: City Administrator Bill LaGrone, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Wright, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, City Attorney Scott Huber, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Business Assistance and Housing Development Director Amy Bergstrand, Interim Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Principal Planner Wes Ervin, City Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks, Planning Consultant Connie Spade.
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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.
Goodson, Hatley, Smith. Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds None
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IPRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Council received a presentation from the Butte Fire Safe Council The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
Ted Lehmann
Chuck Reed
Bill Speer- Item
Bill Speer
The Cameraman
Stephanie Holstein
Bryan Williams
The Council approved the second reading and introduced by title only. Ordinance No. 1863 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE ADDING CHAPTER May 037 2022-4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 AYES:
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Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Smith to adopt the consent calendar. Motion passed.
The Council considered and approved an agreement with LAFCo to allow the use of the City Council Chambers for LAFCo meetings. These meetings will occur the first Thursday each month unless a special meeting is necessary.
4. SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC22-02 RELATING TO BINGO GAMES AND AMENDING OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.24.250 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE REGULATIONS.
The City Council approved the second reading and introduced by title only, Ordinance No. 1864 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 5.24.250 OF
THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF BINGO GAMES TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PROCEEDS ALLOWED PER MONTH FROM $1,000 TO $2,000 FOR OPERATING COSTS.
5. SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC22-01, PROPOSED REVISION OF OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.17 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND INDEPENDENT MASSAGE PROVIDERS.
2. GRANT FUND TRANSFER
The Council approved a funds transfer of $50,000 to Grant Fund 152.
3. AGREEMENT FOR THE BUTTE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) TO
UTILIZE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Council approved the minutes of April 19, 2022
Goodson, Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:15 PM
REGULAR BUSINESS
17.17 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND INDEPENDENT MASSAGE
PROVIDERS
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Mayor Reynolds opened the public hearing at 5:34pm.
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE RELATED TO THE
ADOPTION OF A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (SECOND READING), ADDING TO CHAPTER 9 SECTION 9.25
The Council conducted a public hearing to receive public input on and provide direction regarding the adoption of Ordinance NO. 1865, an ordinance on Military equipment use policy for the Oroville Police Department
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Goodson to waive the second reading and adopt, Ordinance No. 1865 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OROVILLE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, AMENDING TITLE 9 TO INCLUDE CHAPTER 9.25 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, FOR THE CITY OF OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481. Motion passed.
Goodson, Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds None
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7. TRANSPARENCY SOFTWARE
8. RECONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR TREE
PRUNING SERVICE
The Council considered approving the authorization of switching software for transparency software from OpenGov to ClearGov.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Riggs to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with ClearGov for annual transparency software. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council reconsidered the action taken at the April 19, 2022, meeting to reject all bids, and may award a contract for tree pruning services within the City's public right of way to P31 Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,595.00 per day or $120,000.00 annually.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Hatley reconsider the item of April 19, 2022 and to authorize Staff to award the bid and sign a contract for tree pruning services within the City's public right of way to P31 Enterprises, Inc. Motion passed.
Goodson, Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds None
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Goodson, Hatley, Pittman, Riggs, Reynolds
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ABSENT:
Thomson, Smith
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REPORTS I DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Smith - provided a Feather Fiesta Days update and a First Fridays Update b. Reynolds - Spoke about Feather Fiesta Days activities.
2. Future Agenda Items
- Public Hearing Times for meetings - Mayor
3. Administration Reports
a. Nevers - Mentioned that construction has commenced on the Art Wall on Table Mountain Blvd and provided other departmental reports.
b. Wright - Mentioned that staff are working on the Budget c. Huber - Mentioned he is tracking a bill related to allowing cannabis growers to sell at farmers markets outside the sellers permit process.
d. Belser - Mentioned that new employees are starting May 9'^, also gave a department update.
4. Correspondence
i. FERC Correspondence
ii. Code Enforcement Update
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 6:08pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Mayor Reynolds Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover
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