OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
GRONT RCA Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
40 Oroville, CA. 95965
ALID VIN September 06, 2022
*CORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on September 2, 2022. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members: David Pittman, Eric Smith, Krysi Riggs, Art Hatley, Vice Mayor Scott Thomson, Mayor Chuck Reynolds
ABSENT: Council Member Janet Goodson
STAFF: Acting Police Chief Bill LaGrone, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, City Attorney Scott Huber, City Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks.
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the City Administrator and the Personnel Officer related to the following positions: Police Chief and Deputy City Clerk
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 - Two cases.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential initiation of litigation - One cases.
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
Adoption of Agenda - Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Riggs to adopt the agenda. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Art Wall Presentation by the Rainforest Art Project - This item was postponed.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Don Blake
- Stephanie Eirish
- Brandon Theodore
Bill Speer
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
The Cameraman - Item 10
: Bill Speer - Future Agenda Items
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Vice Mayor Thomson to adopt the consent calendar excluding item 7. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson
1. SECOND READING OF THE CALPERS ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CALPERS
CONTRACT TO END SHARING ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES
The Council conducted a second reading of the CaPERS Ordinance to amend the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) contract to end employees cost sharing for the Unrepresented Employee Unit.
Council waived the second reading, and adopted by title only, Ordinance No. 1868 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
2. TASK ORDER #5 - CONVENTION CENTER EXTERIOR ACCESS
The Council directed staff to issue Task Order #5 (TO #5) to W Gilbert Engineering to provide surveying, design, and bid documents for the improvement of exterior access at the Convention Center.
3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REP FOR CITYWIDE COMPENSATION STUDY The City council approved a city-wide compensation study and give authority to release a request for proposals.
4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR AIRPORT MANAGER, POLICE
RECORDS SUPERVISOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
The City Council approved the job descriptions in the agenda packet for Airport Manager. Police Records Supervisor and Administrative Intern and approved recruiting for the positions.
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5. PURCHASE OF (1) VACTOR 2100 TRUCK FOR THE SEWER DIVISION The Council received information regarding the purchase of, (1) Vactor 2100 truck for the Sewer Division in the amount of $474,682.46.
6. PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLE LIFT FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION Council approved a $27,811.04 expenditure for the addition of a new "2 post" lift including installation to aid it efficient repairs from the funds listed above.
Council Member Smith recused himself due to item 7 being related to his place of employment.
7. OROVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BBQ
The Council considered the purchase of a sponsor table at the 2022 Annual Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Barbeque to be held on September 8, 2022 Motion by Vice Mayor Thomson and second by Council Member Riggs to authorize Staff to purchase of 2 tables for the city at the 2022 Annual Chamber Barbeque. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson, Smith (Recused)
Council Member Smith returned to the meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. ADD FUNDS TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH JENNIFER ARBUCKLE CONSULTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
The Council considered adding funds to the professional services agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for grant management and SB 1383 Compliance.
Motion by Council Member Smith and second by Council Member Riggs to approve adding funds to the professional services agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for grant management and SB 1383 Compliance in an amount not to exceed $9,500 per month through Fiscal Year 22/23. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson
9. PURCHASE OF (2) TRUNARC TESTING DEVICES
The Council considered authorizing the Police Department to purchase two (2) TruNarc handheld narcotic analyzers with one year warranty and training for $51, 490.09.
Motion by Council Member Hatley and second by Council Member Smith to authorize the purchase of two (2) TruNarc handheld narcotic analyzers with one year warranty and training.
Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson
10. PURCHASE OF 50 APX8500 PORTABLE VEHICLE RADIOS, AND EQUIPMENT PLUS
SOFTWARE TO ENCRYPT RADIOS TO MEET CURRENT DOJ REQUIREMENTS The Council considered authorizing the purchase of 50-APX8500 vehicle radios, and equipment plus the software to encrypt the radios to meet current Department of Justice requirements, in an amount not to exceed $571,245.10
Motion by Vice Mayor Thomson and second by Council Member Smith to authorize the Police Department to purchase 50 APX8500 Motorola radios and all necessary equipment and software for radios, in an amount not to exceed $571,245.10, as outlined in the attached quotes.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Goodson
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Riggs - Spoke about the Miners Alley Restoration Event and Farm to Trail event hosted by the Downtown Business Association
b. Smith - Thanked Jordan's Crossing for putting up the Salmon Festival Banners and spoke about the Salmon Festival; Spoke about his move to a new home. c. Reynolds - Spoke about his Facebook page.
2. Future Agenda Items - Oak Tree Ordinance requested by Mayor Reynolds
3. Administration Reports
a. LaGrone - Chamber Dinner is Thursday, 2 tables reserved b. Nevers - Spoke about new software the city is implementing
4. Correspondence - None
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 5:50pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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