March 21, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 21, 2023
MINUTES
This agenda was posted on March 17, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Eric Smith opened the meeting at 4pm.
PRESENT: Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson (4:05pm), Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman (approximately 5:45-6:55pm)
STAFF: Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, City Attorney Scott Huber, Director of Code Enforcement Ron Belser, City Administrator Brian Ring, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Chief of Police Bill LaGrone, Principal Planner Wes Ervin
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council met with Real Property Negotiators, City Administrator, and the City Attorney, regarding the properties commonly known as APN: 033-232-001 and 033-232-021
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney relating to the following positions: Public Works Director and Community Development Director.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session – Vice Mayor Smith announced that direction given; no action taken.
a. City Attorney Huber announced that Mayor Pittman was away on official business with the Butte County Housing Authority and that he would be attending via zoom.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Ophir Students
3. Adoption of Agenda –
The following came to the attention of the city staff subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this March 21, 2023, meeting. Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, staff is requesting the council take action to add the following item to the agenda:
Amend Agenda to add consent calendar item 11.5, as follows:
Letter in support of H.R. 1586 – Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023 March 21, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Council to consider approving a letter in support of H.R. 1586 Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Johnstone to approve the agenda with an addition of item 11.5 to the consent calendar. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pittman
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Vice Mayor Smith presented a proclamation honoring the Oroville Concert Association for 70 years of service to the Oroville Community
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
Bill Speer
The following spoke on agenda items:
Bill Speer – Future Agenda Items
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to approve the consent calendar items 1-11.5. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pittman
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Council approved the minutes of March 7, 2023.
2. AGREEMENT WITH ROYAL AIRE TO INSTALL MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM AT 33 CANYON
HIGHLANDS DRIVE
The City Council approved a service agreement between the City of Oroville and Royal Aire to install a mini-split system at 33 Canyon Highlands Dr. in the amount of $17,922 plus 10% contingency.
3. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT
The Council received and filed the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
4. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
The Council received and filed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022.
5. CAPITAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS
March 21, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 The Council approved the issuing of three (3) task orders for the design of capital improvement projects with NorthStar Engineering.
6. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BUTTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT AND FACADE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE WEST WING OF
CITY HALL
The Council authorized staff to proceed with a budget adjustment for Contract Amendment No. 1, selecting Option A includes Change Orders 6, 8, 9, and 12-15, Change Order 11A for the cost to remove the solar and install a shut-off switch, and add in a $35,000 contingency from fund 302 Capital Improvement Fund Balance.
7. AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D ENGINEERING DESIGN SOFTWARE
The Council approved the purchase of two one-year user licenses of AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
8. RESOLUTION TO DECLARE EHMANN HOME A HISTORICAL LANDMARK The Council approved Resolution No. 9130 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE EHMANN HOME A HISTORICAL LANDMARK.
9. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER CITY OF OROVILLE VEHICLE 79, 1999 FORD F-350 1 YARD DUMP TRUCK TO THE HOPE CENTER/CITY WORKS PROGRAM.
The Council authorized the transfer of City Vehicle 79, 1999 Ford F350 pickup, from Public Works to the Hope Center/City Works.
10. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION FOR 2023
The Council adopted Resolution No. 9129 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF OROVILLE FOR 2023.
11. CONSOLIDATION OF FUNDS
The Council approved the consolidation of Funds 302 and 303 to one Fund 302 and renamed it to the Capital Projects and Improvements Fund.
11.5 LETTER IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1586 – FOREST PROTECTION AND WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY ACT OF 2023
The council approved a letter in support of H.R. 1586.
REGULAR BUSINESS
12. MID YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Council received a mid-year financial report for revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to December 31,2022.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to approve budget adjustments as stated below and include an additional $54,417.86 for a loan payoff.
Revenues
March 21, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Increase Finance budget line item 2001-4830 Refunds and Reimbursements $10,000 Increase Code Enforcement budget 2311-4570 Federal Grants $120,000 Expenditures
Increase to Risk Management in the General Fund 100, line item 1701-6100 to cover increased property damages claims. $25,000
Increase to the Code Enforcement budget in the General Fund 100 of $95,000 to cover costs. 2311-6070 Fuel $10,000, 2311-6270 Office Expense $15,000, 2311-6360 Outside Services $95,000. Total budget adjustment increases to Code Enforcement $120,000. Increase to Fire budget in the District Tax Fund 102, to cover lingered expenses from the prior year. 2802-5240 $12,548.00 for PERS costs, 2802-6070 Fuel $4,549.22, 2802-6260 Maintenance Vehicle $211.78
Increase to the Public Works budget in the District Tax Fund 102, $100,000 to cover engineering costs. 2902-5110 Salaries & Wages.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pittman
13. PARTNERSHIP WITH DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES ON SALMONID HABITAT
AND BEDROCK PARK LAGOON IMPROVEMENTS
The Council considered approval of a partnership with the Department of Water Resources to improve salmonid habitat in the Feather River, which includes the Bedrock Park lagoon.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to authorize and direct staff to partner with the Department of Water resources for the rehabilitation of Bedrock Park Swim Lagoon for an estimated cost of $100,000 with a 20% contingency. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Smith, Pittman
NOES: Thomson and Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
14. SANK PARK PERIMETER FENCE FINAL DESIGN PRESENTATION The City Council was presented with the final design schematics of the fence and gates around the perimeter of Sank Park.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Johnstone to set the spending limit of $672,000 and authorize sending out an RFP. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
15. COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES WORKSHOP FORMAT
At the request of Vice Mayor Smith and Council Member Webber, the Council considered the format up the upcoming Goals and Priorities Workshop and provided staff direction.
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16. COUNTY LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The Council considered appointing two members (1 Member and 1 alternate) to an ad hoc committee recently formed by the County, to review and assess alternatives with regard to how County libraries are structured and funded.
Motion by Council Member Thomson and seconded by Goodson to appoint Krysi Riggs as the voting member and Eric Smith as an alternate. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Vice Mayor Smith recused himself from the meeting due to being employed by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, topic of Item 17.
Mayor Pittman took over chair responsibilities.
17. OROVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER
The Council will consider the authorization for the purchase of one or two sponsor tables at the 2023 Oroville Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner to be held on April 6, 2023.
Motion by Council Member Webber and seconded by Council Member Goodson to authorize Staff to purchase two tables for the city at the 2023 annual dinner. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Smith (Recused)
Vice Mayor Smith Returned to the meeting and resumed chair responsibilities.
18. OROVILLE REBRANDING AD HOC COMMITTEE CREATION AND MAYORAL
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Vice Mayor Smith and Council Member Webber, the Council considered creating an ad hoc committee to work with staff and North Star Place Branding & Marketing (North Star) on the city rebranding project.
Motion by Council Member Webber and seconded by Council Member Goodson to create an ad hoc committee and approve the mayor’s appointments of Council Member Krysi Riggs and Vice Mayor Eric Smith to sit on the committee. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were 0 public speakers during this 2nd public comment section.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
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1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Riggs – Spoke about Oroville Downtown Business Association events. b. Johnstone – mentioned the July 1 – Airport Fly In Day – 8am-3pm c. Smith – Spoke about Arbor Day
d. Webber – Recognized Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks, spoke about the Oroville Rescue Mission Resource Offerings and Egg Hunt on April 8th.
2. Future Agenda Items
- Johnstone/Mayor – YMCA Pool
- Webber/Thomson – Covid Money for Fireworks Display
- Thomson/Webber – Ad Hoc Committee for remodeling of City Buildings/City Property - Thomson – Financial Support for projects and events that the Chamber and Other Organizations host to improve quality of life in Oroville. - Thomson/Webber/Smith – Oak Tree Ordinance
3. Administration Reports
- Bergstrand – Mentioned the Neighborhood Cleanup Grant is being awarded. - Ring – Spoke about his first few weeks working with the city. - Belser – Spoke about staff training, and activity of the department. - Duncan – Mentioned her presentation and provided clarification on the Council Stipends.
- Nevers – Spoke about activities of the departments and upcoming projects.
4. Correspondence
i. Oroville Dam Citizens Advisory Committee - Three Year Report ii. Notice from PG&E - Amended request to increase rates (A.22-08-003)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Vice Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:29pm
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
_____________________________ _____________________________ Vice Mayor Eric Smith Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover