OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CUTTI CAle Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
A.LIO February 21, 2023
INCORPORATED 1,06 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on February 17, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Pittman opened the meeting at 4:30pm
PRESENT: Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
ABSENT: Council Member Scott Thomson
STAFF: Acting City Administrator Bill LaGrone, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Director of Code Enforcement Ron Belser, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, City Attorney Scott Huber, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers
OPEN SESSION
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Ophir Student Council
Adoption of Agenda - Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to approve the agenda. Motion passed
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Bill Speer
Larry Tracy
Janice Titensor
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
- Shannon DeLong - Item 8
Brian Wong - Item 8, 9
Robert Bateman - Item 8, 9
Bill Connelly - Item 8, 9
Larry Tracy - Item 12
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to adopt the consent calendar items 1-6. Motion passed
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of February 7, 2023 and February 15, 2023.
2. BUDGET TIMELINE
The Council received a timeline for budgeting 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 authorized 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 authorized 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.
5. PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT The Council authorized the purchase of sixteen (16) SCA'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 authorized 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 considered a contract with the Butte County District Attorney's Office for investigative services for specific child abuse cases.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to 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.
Motion passed.
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
February 21, 2023~4:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE FEDERAL ENGERY REGULATORY COMMISSON
REGARDING THE ORO DAM RELICENSING
The Council considered 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.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to create an ad hoc committee to draft a letter to send to FERC and state support for parts of FRRPD's letter in the letter. Motion passed
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
Council Member Riggs, Council Member Goodson and Mayor Pittman to form an Ad Hoc Committee to work on the draft letter.
9. PRESENTATION FROM THE SUTTER BUTTE FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY REGARDING
THE LEVEES IN AND AROUND THE OROVILLE AREA
The Council received a presentation from the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency regarding the levees in Oroville.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Vice Mayor Smith to bring back a service agreement for a partnership with the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency related to the Oroville Levee. Motion passed
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
10. PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
The Council considered the purchase of Certificates of Deposits in accordance with the City's Investment policy.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Johnstone to approve the purchase of $10,000,000.00 in Certificates of Deposits.
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing opened at 6:15pm by Mayor Pittman
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11. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CDBG/HOME COMBINED HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
GUIDELINES AND CALHOME MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES The Council conducted a public hearing to solicit comments regarding requested modifications to the Combined CDBG/HOME Homebuyer Program Guidelines and CalHome Mortgage Assistance Guidelines.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Vice Mayor Smith to 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. Motion passed
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
12. UPDATE OF USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Council received a presentation related to updating the user and regulatory fees.
Motion by Vice Mayor Smith and seconded by Council Member Goodson to adopt resolution No. 9127 adjusting and establishing user and regulatory fees with an amendment to Planning Commission Appeal fees - unsuccessful appeals will be charged stated fees, successful appeals will be reimbursed the appeal fee. Motion passed.
AYES: Riggs, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Thomson
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Pittman - Spoke about the Cal Kids/BCOE Event he attended b. Riggs - Spoke about Downtown Oroville Events
c. Webber - Spoke training that the Oroville Safety Collation is hosting, spoke about Explore Butte County - Museum Weekend.
2. Future Agenda Items - None
3. Administration Reports
Departmental Reports for Council Update - January 2023
Police Department Monthly Report
C. LaGrone - Next Council meeting at 2055 Lincoln Blvd, spoke about safety vehicles, spoke about Police Department report and staffing.
d. Duncan - Spoke about the implementation of the new payroll software and finance department staffing.
February 21, 2023~4:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 e. Nevers - Arbor Day Event - March 18'h ', spoke about staffing f. Belser - Spoke about Staffing and spoke about the Rodeo Roundup g. Glover - Spoke about the Sam Norris Award
h. Bergstrand - Spoke about the type 6 fire engine that has been approved to be purchased
4. Correspondence
i. Sam Norris Award for Excellence Nomination Information ii. Clean California Days of Action
iii. Water Affordability Program
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Pittman adjourned the meeting at 7:13pm.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Mayor David Pittman
Aeriani cily Clak Jacke Clover
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