OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
September 20, 2022
INCORPORATED 1906 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
This agenda was posted on September 19, 2022 at 3pm. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 4pm.
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, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Assistant Planner Danny Kopshever, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, City Attorney Scott Huber, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, 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
2. 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.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Council met with the City Administrator, and the City Attorney relating to existing litigation: Sears v. City of Oroville
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 Goodson and second by Council Member Smith to adopt the agenda. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Goodson, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Council received a presentation on the Art Wall project from the Rainforest Art Project September 20, 2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
2. The Council received an update from Cal Fire on the Transition
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Tony Rosales
- Don Blake
- Stephanie Eirish
Bill Speer
Dr. Lamar Collins
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
- Bill Speer - Item 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Smith to adopt the consent calendar excluding item 2. Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Goodson, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN APPROVED DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR GOAT
GRAZING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
The Council approved that the amount for grazing services be corrected and increased by $1,000.00 annually, for the remaining 2 years of the contract, bringing the contract total to $86,510.00 annually. For a full three-year contract total of $259,530.00.
3. SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL AGENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR A BROADBAND NETWORK DESIGN PROJECT
The Council will receive information regarding the submittal of an application to the CPUC for Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) program for which the City of Oroville is eligible to apply.
4. DRAINAGE AND GRAVEL INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S MARINE UNIT HANGAR GATE ENTRANCE AREA AT THE OROVILLE
AIRPORT
The City Council Adopted Resolution No. 9096 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RCI GENERAL ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,290.00. - AGREEMENT No. 3429.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VEHICLES The Council authorized the purchase of (2) 2023 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and (1) 2022 Ford Explorer from Oroville Ford.
6. TASK ORDERS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
September 20, 2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 The City Council considered and approved task orders for Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to perform construction management of City facility repair and remodel projects.
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER SURPLUS AXON TASER EQUIPMENT AND
UNEXPENDED CARTRIDGES TO THE GRIDLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Council authorized the transfer of Taser equipment as listed in this staff report, to the Gridley Police Department
2. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TREE PRUNING SERVICE
The Council considered an amendment to the agreement for tree pruning with P31 Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,595.00 per day or not to exceed $80,000.00 through the end of the 22/23 fiscal year.
Motion by Council Member Pittman and second by Council Member Goodson to approve as presented by Staff.
Motion by Vice Mayor Thomson and second by Mayor Reynolds to authorize Staff to amend the agreement for tree pruning services within the City's public right of way to P31 Enterprises, Inc. to $80,000 and bring back an RFP for an additional $120,000 for tree pruning services.
Council Member Pittman withdrew his motion.
Motion by Vice Mayor Thomson and second by Mayor Reynolds passed unanimously.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Goodson, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. PROJECT CONTRACT WITH Q & D CONSTRUCTION, LLC
The Council considered a Project Contract with the lowest responsive bidder, Q&D Construction, LLC, in the amount of $380,972.50, for the Oroville Airport crack seal runway 2-20 & associated taxiways (Project).
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Smith to adopt Resolution No. 9097 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROJECT CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, Q & D CONSTRUCTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,973 FOR THE AIRPORT CRACK SEAL PROJECT - (Agreement No. 3430). Motion passed.
AYES: Hatley, Smith, Goodson, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022 PROGRAM
INCOME ONLY APPLICATION AND USE OF CDBG PROGRAM INCOME FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OROVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
September 20, 2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 The Council conducted a public hearing to solicit input and comments regarding the proposed usage of CDBG program Income on-hand and future receipts to apply for a Program Income Only application to make additional improvements to the Oroville Convention Center.
Additionally, the Council considered approving a budget adjustment utilizing the unanticipated program income funds for these activities.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and second by Council Member Smith to adopt Resolution No. 9098 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2021-2022 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM. Motion passed AYES: Hatley, Smith, Goodson, Pittman, Riggs, Thomson, Reynolds NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Goodson - Spoke about upcoming candidate forums
b. Smith - Mentioned the Salmon Festival Soiree and Salmon Festival c. Pittman - Spoke about a Foster Youth Housing Vouchers Policy that is being discussed at the Butte County Housing Authority
2. Future Agenda Items -
a. Creative solutions for student foot travel on Foothill Blvd. around Ishi Middle School b. Oak Tree Ordinance
c. Fencing on Table Mtn. Blvd Walkway.
3. Administration Reports
Tenns - Mentioned that the Smoke Trailer is most likely in it's last year of service b. Duncan - Mentioned she is compiling a List of Vehicles for purchase this year. c. Belser - Spoke about the Housing Navigator partnership and meeting with the Interim Feather River Recreation and Parks Manager
d. August 2022 Departmental Reports for Council Update (Written Report) e. Police Department Monthly Report (Written Report)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 6:12pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Mayor Chuck Reynolds Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover September 20, 2022~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4