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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
February 21, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is prohibited from taking action except for a brief response from the Council or staff to statements or questions relating to a non-agenda item.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
OPEN SESSION
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adoption of Agenda
February 21, 2023~4:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 7 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 February 7, 2023 and February 15, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes of February 7, 2023 and February 15, 2023.
2. BUDGET TIMELINE
The Council may receive a timeline for budgeting for the fiscal year 2023-24.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide review and direction for the current Budget cycle for the fiscal year 2023-24.
3. APPROVAL OF THE OPEN MARKET SALE OF SURPLUS ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 012-021-011, 021 & 022
The Council may consider approving the sale of three City owned parcels, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 012-021-011, 021 & 022, on the open market as they are substandard in size and undevelopable as individual parcels.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize staff to proceed with the sale of the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 012-021-011, 021 & 022, on the open market as they are substandard in size and undevelopable as individual parcels.
4. AGREEMENT WITH FEATHER RIVER RECREATION & PARKS DISTRICT FOR LIGHTING
TO THE NORTH OF THE BEDROCK TENNIS COURTS
The City Council may consider an Agreement for the installation and maintenance of newly installed lighting at the Bedrock Tennis courts to provide safety lighting north to the levee.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Administrator to sign the attached agreement for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of new lighting to the north of the Bedrock Tennis Courts.
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5. PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT The Council will consider authorizing the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in an amount not to exceed $96,190.95
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the purchase of sixteen (16) SCBA’s and associated equipment in an amount not to exceed $96,190.95
6. PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FIRE COMMAND
VEHICLE
The Council will consider purchasing emergency response equipment for the new Fire Command Vehicle.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the purchase of emergency equipment from Lehr for the recently purchased Oroville Fire Department Command Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $13,882.29.
7. CONTRACT FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 ANNUALLY The Council will consider a contract with the Butte County District Attorney’s Office for investigative services for specific child abuse cases. (Agreement will be provided under separate cover, scope attached to the agenda packet.)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 9125 - Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to sign agreement with the Butte County District Attorney’s Office for investigative services in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE FEDERAL ENGERY REGULATORY COMMISSON
REGARDING THE ORO DAM RELICENSING
The Council will consider a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking to require the renegotiation or addendums be added to the original agreement prior to the relicensing of the Oroville Dam.
RECOMMENDATION
Provided Staff Direction
9. PRESENTATION FROM THE SUTTER BUTTE FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY REGARDING
THE LEVEES IN AND AROUND THE OROVILLE AREA
The Council will receive a presentation from the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency regarding the levees in Oroville.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation and provide staff direction
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10. PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
The Council may consider the purchase of Certificates of Deposits in accordance with the City’s Investment policy.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the purchase of $10,000,000.00 in Certificates of Deposits.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
- Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing and staff will present the item and answer Council questions.
- 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 and then the Council will debate and take action - Those wishing to speak at the public hearings below, but unable to attend before 5pm, may request that the council consider holding the public hearing after 5pm by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-538-2535. Please submit request 24 hours before the meeting.
- Individuals may email comments for council consideration to [email protected]
11. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CDBG/HOME COMBINED HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
GUIDELINES AND CALHOME MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES The Council will conduct a public hearing to solicit comments regarding requested modifications to the Combined CDBG/HOME Homebuyer Program Guidelines and CalHome Mortgage Assistance Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMBINED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
GUIDELINE
12. UPDATE OF USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution updating and establishing user and regulatory fees.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution No. 9127 adjusting and establishing user and regulatory fees.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time for those who missed the public communication section at the beginning of the meeting and wish to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Future Agenda Items
3. Administration Reports
i. Departmental Reports for Council Update - January 2023 ii. Police Department Monthly Report
4. Correspondence
i. Sam Norris Award for Excellence Nomination Information ii. Clean California Days of Action
iii. Water Affordability Program
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on March 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Oroville Public Safety Building located at 2055 Lincoln St.
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