OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
OF Oroville, CA. 95965
January 17, 2023
YCORFORATED 1900 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on January 13, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org and on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Pittman opened the meeting at 4:00pm.
PRESENT: Council Members: Shawn Webber, Krysi Riggs, Janet Goodson, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
STAFF: City Administrator Bill LaGrone, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, City Attorney Scott Huber, Building Official Allison Schmidt, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers
ADDED ITEM: The following item came to the attention of the city staff subsequent to the posting of the agenda for January 17, 2023 meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, staff is requesting the Council take action to add the following item:
- Amend the agenda to add closed session item no. 3, as follows:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council will meet with Real Property Negotiators, Acting City Administrator and the City Attorney, regarding the property commonly known as 3265 Glenn Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
Motion by Council Member Thomson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to add item 3 to closed session. Motion passed unanimously.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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, City Attorney and the Personnel Officer related to the following positions: City Administrator
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 - One Cases.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council met with Real Property Negotiators, Acting City Administrator and the City Attorney, regarding the property commonly known as 3265 Glenn Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
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OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Mayor Pittman announced that direction was given; no action was taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Riggs
3. Adoption of Agenda
a. Mayor Pittman requested to move a Presentation from Liberian Deputy Minister of Finance Augustus Flomo to the Oroville City Council to presentations on the agenda.
There were no objections.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. The Council received a presentation from NHA Advisors regarding an Unfunded pension liability update.
2. The Council received a Presentation from Liberian Deputy Minister of Finance Augustus Flomo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
Linda Draper
Bill Speer
- The Cameraman
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
- Allan Dikes - Item 3
- The Cameraman - Item 10, 12
- Chuck Tatreau - Item 13
Chuck Reynolds - Item 13
Brian Wong - Item 13
- Carlos Valdez - Item 13
- Bill Speer - Item 15
Mayor Pittman requested a moment of silence for the passing of Ernie Reynolds.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Thomson and second by Council Member Riggs to approve the consent calendar items 1-5, 7-8. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion to reconsider and approve the consent calendar items 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Thomson. Motion passed. Items 3, 6, 9, 10 were removed from the consent calendar.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
January 17, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of December 13, 2022, December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 11, 2023.
2. CHANGE ORDER FOR HOUSING TOOLS PREPARATION OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE
HOUSING ELEMENT
The Council authorized a change order to the contract with Housing Tools to prepare the update of the City's Housing Element in an amount not to exceed $11, 289.
4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR ANNUAL
ADMINISTRATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
The Council approved and directed the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Harris & Associates to provide annual administration for the City of Oroville's Landscape and Lighting District, Benefit Assessment District and Community Facilities Districts, for fiscal years, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26.
5. CALPERS RESOLUTION
The City Council approved a resolution for a 180-day exemption for extra help from a retired annuitant.
7. RAINFOREST ART PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION ART PROPOSALS The Oroville City Council approved an agreement with the Rainforest Art Project in partnership with Caltrans Clean California, Transportation Art Proposals.
8. AIRPORT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
The Council approved the Airport Manager job description.
Council Member Webber recused himself from the meeting due to a family member being employed with the organization related to item 3.
3. ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT NUMBER 22- ERF-2-L-10006 AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES PRIOR TO RECEIVING GRANT FUNDS The City Council considered establishing a budget of $2,733,374.11 for Encampment Resolution grant number 22-ERF-2-L-10006.
Additionally, the City Council considered authorizing expenditures prior to receiving grant funding.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Thomson to adopt the ERF budget that was approved by Cal ICH; and approve the advancement of funds to the Mission for ERF purchases and activities up to an amount not to exceed $500,000 (18.3% of the budget), upon approval from Cal ICH to expend funds in advance of the full contract execution. Motion AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Pittman January 17, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Webber (Recused)
Council Member Webber returned to the meeting.
6. CYBERSECURITY UPGRADES
The Council considered the purchase of new cybersecurity products in the amount of $80,133.20. These funds would come from the Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and second by Vice Mayor Smith to authorize staff to purchase the cybersecurity upgrades.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
9. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN APPROVED AND IN THE 2022/2023 FISCAL BUDGET
The Council considered authorizing staff to purchase equipment for the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Public Works Department, that was approved for purchase in the 2022/ 2023 fiscal year budget.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to authorize staff to make the purchases as listed below, to include the increased cost due to inflation and supply change delays. Motion passed.
1. Authorize the purchase of a Ford F-250 for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $80,772.03
2. Authorize the purchase of (2) two bed vaults for Fire Command vehicles in an amount not to exceed $13,000.00
3. Authorize the purchase of (2) two M-Tech Camper shells for Fire Command vehicles in an amount not to exceed $9,471.76
4. Authorize the purchase of 14 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $795,618.74
5. Authorize the purchase of Emergency Equipment for 14 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $205,372.30
6. Authorize the installation of 14 Tri Band Motorola Police radios in Ford Explorer Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $9,800.00
7. Authorize the wrapping and stripping of 14 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00
8. Authorize the purchase of a 5 yard Kenworth Dump truck in an amount not to exceed $141,060.58
9. Authorize the purchase of a Ford F-250 for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $80,772.03
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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10. FREE ADMISSION DAYS FOR ALL CITY MUSEUMS AND FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN
MUSEUM WEEKEND
Council considered a free admission to all City Museums and payment of fees to Explore Butte County to participate in Museum Weekend event on February 25, 2023 and February 26, 2023.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to authorize staff to process invoices for free admission for all City Museums on February 25, 2023 and February 26, 2023 in support of Explore Butte County. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A GRACO LINELASER AIRLESS STRIPING MACHINE
FOR STREETS DIVISION
The Council received information regarding the request to purchase of a GRACO Linelaser airless striping machine to complete the necessary striping of the City's roadways. Staff is requesting a budget adjustment in the 2022/23 Fiscal Year budget and authorization of the purchase.
Motion by Council Member Webber and seconded by Council Member Riggs to authorize the Public Works Division to purchase GRACO Linelaser airless striping machine for an amount not to exceed $48,477.00 and bring back quotes for a full-sized striping truck and paint rig.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
12. PHYSICAL / MENTAL / EMOTIONAL FITNESS
The Council considered authorizing the purchase of 50 gym memberships at NSFIT for the staff, in an amount not to exceed $17,400.00 per year
Motion by Vice Mayor Smith and seconded by Council Member Goodson to authorize staff to execute an agreement with NSFlt for gym memberships for all city staff to encourage and promote physical and emotional health after an email survey is sent out to see how many staff would like to use the membership. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
13. DEVELOPER REQUEST TO WAIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR PROPOSED 175 UNIT MARKET RATE MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
The City Council reviewed and considered a request to waive the Park Development Impact Fees for a newly proposed market rate multi-family development with proposed park and recreational amenities to be developed on site.
January 17,2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 Motion by Council Member Thomson and second by Vice Mayor Smith to approve the request to waive the Park Development Impact Fees for a newly proposed market rate multi-family development with proposed park and recreational amenities to be developed on site.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
14. AWARD ABC NICK'S PIONEER TOWING THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT TOWING SERVICE CONTRACT.
The Council considered awarding ABC Nick's Pioneer Towing with the abandoned vehicle abatement towing service contract.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and second by Council Member Goodson to award ABC Nick's Pioneer Towing with the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Towing Service Contract. Motion passed
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
15. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS The Mayor considered appointing Council Members to various Committees, Commissions and Boards. After discussion, this item was tabled to the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1871 ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ORDINANCE 1872 AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY OF
OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING THE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022
The Council introduced Ordinance 1871 to adopt the California Building Standards Code and Ordinance 1872 to amend Chapter 15 of the Oroville Municipal Code and approved Resolution 9121 adopting legislative findings supporting amendments and changes to the California Building Standards Code.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and second by Council Member Riggs to Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1871 and 1872 amending Title 15, Division I of the Oroville Municipal Code and approve Resolution No. 9121 adopting the Legislative findings supporting amendments and changes to the California State Building Standards Code, 2022 AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no public speakers during this section of the agenda.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Administration Reports
i. Departmental Reports (Written)
ii. Duncan - Provided a little more details regarding pensions based off the presentation from NHA Advisors and spoke about cyber security. ili. Nevers - PW Crew spent most of Saturday fixing potholes; provided sandbags and have been working hard during the stormy weather.
iv. Belser - Provided an update on the past year in code enforcement.
LaGrone - Request for March 7" meeting to be at the police department. vi. Tenns - New Website for butte residents for wildland fires - Bereadybutte.com vii. Bergstrand - Provided an update on a CDBG Grant and Program Income.
2. Future Agenda Items
a. Thomson - Bathrooms and Carpet Update at City Hall, Eagle placed on display properly in the Council Chambers along with the Bible that was gifted to the council last year. b. Smith - Presentation on Museums from Heather after Museum weekend; round about railings; Purchase additional Road Closure Barriers:
c. Riggs and Smith policy for repairing public infrastructure to include time frames
3. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Smith - Spoke about the docent luncheon and speaker at the event and stated that he will be at the International Sportsman Expo this weekend. b. Webber - Met with Chief Tenns and toured the fire department, and spoke about MLK Day.
c. Goodson - Spoke about the MLK Day Celebration
d. Pittman - Spoke about the docent luncheon and the Table Mountain golf course catering; attended the Economic Development Forum at Chico State. e. Riggs - Spoke about the Chinese New Years Event on Sunday at the Chinese Temple.
4. Correspondence
i. PG&E Notice Letter dated 12.30.22
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Pittman adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Daul Vienn
Mayor David Pitman Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover
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