May 17, 2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
May 17, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: David Pittman, Eric Smith, Krysi Riggs, Art Hatley, Janet Goodson, Vice Mayor Scott Thomson, Mayor Chuck Reynolds
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CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet with City Administrator, Personnel Officer, and/or City Attorney to consider the public employment related to the following position: Police Chief.
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential initiation of litigation – five cases.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council will meet with Real Property Negotiators, City Administrator and City Attorney, regarding the property commonly known as APN: 012-060-001, APN: 012-060-002, APN: 035-290-039, and APN: 035-290-003
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 – 8 are adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The City Council may approve the minutes of May 3, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes of May 3, 2022
2. OROVILLE CITY EMPLOYEE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The council may consider authorizing modifications to the Oroville Safety Mortgage assistance program guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize requested modifications to the OCEMAP as described in the staff report.
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3. TRANSFER FUNDS FROM 20-CDBG-CV23-00113 UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO 20-CDBG-CV23-00112 WYANDOTTE ACADEMY IMPROVEMENTS
The Council may consider transferring the remaining funds associated with standard agreement 20-CDBG-23-00113 to standard agreement 20-CDBG-23-00112.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the transfer of 20-CDBG-CV23-00113 grant funds to 20-CDBG-CV23-00112 and to increase the scope of work.
4. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD PROGRAM OF THE OROVILLE HISTORIC ADVISORY
COMMISSION
The City Council will consider approving the creation of an annual award to honor outstanding achievement in Oroville historic revitalization, the administration of which will be by the Oroville Historic Advisory Commission and will include creating an inventory of current and potential sites.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Historic Preservation Award Program of The City of Oroville Historic Advisory Commission and adopt resolution no. 9046.
5. AUTHORIZE GENERATOR PURCHASE FOR SEWER DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Council may consider and approve the purchase of an emergency replacement generator for the Olive Glen sewer pump station.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the emergency purchase of the 2022, 125 KVA Doosan generator from the Rental Guys Rental Equipment Center.
6. TAX AND LICENSE ADMINISTRATION
The Council may consider approving the authorization of tax and license administration services provided by MuniServices, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Mayor to sign a contract with MuniServices, LLC.
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7. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH RUTH WRIGHT, RON BELSER, AMY
BERGSTRAND, AND DAWN NEVERS
The Council will consider Amendments to the Employment Agreements with Ruth Wright, Ron Belser, Amy Bergstrand and Dawn Nevers
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9047 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND RUTH WRIGHT– (Agreement No. 3093-3); and
Adopt Resolution No. 9048 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND DAWN NEVERS – (Agreement No. 3299-2); and
Adopt Resolution No. 9049 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND RON BELSER – (Agreement No. 3400-1); and
Adopt Resolution No. 9050 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND AMY BERGSTRAND – (Agreement No. 3407-1).
8. CAPITAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS
The Council may direct staff to issue task orders for the design of capital improvement projects for the 2022-23 construction season.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council direct the City Administrator to issue the tasks orders discussed in the staff report to NorthStar Engineering.
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The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
- Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing.
- Staff presents and answers questions from Council
- The hearing is opened for public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event of more than ten (10) speakers, time will be limited to one and a half (1.5) minutes.
Under Government Code 54954.3, the time for each presentation may be limited. - Speakers are requested to provide a speaker card to the City Clerk - Public comment session is closed
- Council debate and action
9. FIRST READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC21-06, PROPOSED REVISION OF OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.12.020 RELATING TO FENCE, WALLS AND
SCREENING STANDARDS
The Council will consider amending OMC Section 17.12.020 relating to the City’s regulations of fences, walls and screening pertaining to maximum allowed heights, placement, and other changes necessary to protect the general health, safety, and public welfare of the city.
RECOMMENDATION
Waive first reading and approve AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING SECTION 17.12.020 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE RELATING TO FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING STANDARDS.
10. PUBLIC HEARING 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION The Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funding, CDBG Program Income, and to solicit input and comments from the citizens of Oroville.
RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing to discuss the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program and solicit public input and comments.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Council will consider the time of Council meetings and beginning time for Public Hearings
RECOMMENDATION
Provide Staff Direction
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12. REASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CMG PROJECT 1200, LLC
The Council will consider the reassignment of the Master Disposition and Development Agreement with CMG Project 1200, LLC, for the development of the Gateway Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9045 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO
REASSIGN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SNYDER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GATEWAY PROJECT TO CMG Project 1200, LLC – (Agreement No. 2070-1).
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Future Agenda Items
3. Administration Reports
i. Departmental Reports for April 2022
4. Correspondence
i. FERC Correspondence
ii. Haven of Hope on Wheels Update
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on June 7, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
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