OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
ALIO BING April 18, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
This agenda was posted on April 14, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Pittman opened the meeting at 4pm.
PRESENT: Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman STAFF: Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan, Assistant Community Development Director Dawn Nevers, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, City Attorney Scott Huber, City Administrator Brian Ring, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Fire Chief Chris Tenns, Principal Planner Wes Ervin, IT Manager Tyson Pardee, Police Chief Bill LaGrone, Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover, City Treasurer Karolyn Fairbanks, Recycling Coordinator Victoria Padilla, Fire Battalion Chief Isaac Ruiz
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney related to the following positions: Public Works Director and Community Development Director.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Mayor Pittman announced that there was no reportable action.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Ophir School Students
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Riggs to adopt the agenda with the following amendments:
- Pull item 1
- Add Council Member Webber as one of the requesting council members to Item 10 - Note that the city received a letter related to item 11 - Move item 8 up to next item on the agenda.
Motion passed
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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REGULAR BUSINESS
8. CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READER CAMERAS WITH ADVANCED AUDIO DETECTION
The Council considered authorizing the lease of an automated license plate reader (ALPR camera system (40 cameras) with enhanced audio detection from the Flock Group, for 24 months in an amount not to exceed $333,750.00. The cost is all inclusive including installation, maintenance, cloud storage and all software updates as necessary.
Motion by Council Member Thomson and seconded by Vice Mayor Smith to authorize and direct the mayor to sign an agreement with Flock Systems for the installation of a 40 camera Automated License Plate Reader system with advance listening capabilities. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on agenda items:
- Bill Speer - Item 8, 11
- Shera Sheard - Item 8
- Natalie Sheard - Item 11
- Julie Miller - Item 11
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Bill Speer
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to approve consent calendar items 2-6. Motion passed
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
This item was pulled and not voted on.
2. SANK PARK FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
The Council approved the fee waiver request for the use of the Lott Home - Sank Park by the Oroville branch of AAUW, in the amount of $400 on May 12, 2023.
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3. TASK ORDER AMENDMENT - WASHINGTON AVENUE
The Council approved an amendment to existing Task Order 7. The amendment authorizes a geotechnical investigation of the Washington Avenue roadway structure and increases the Task Order by $19,780.
4. TASK ORDER 17: SEWER MASTER PLAN PROJECTS 3-B ALTERNATIVE AND 3C
FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Council directed staff to issue task order 17 to NorthStar to conduct a feasibility study on the constructability of Sewer Master Plan Project 3-B Alternative and 3C.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE (1) KENWORTH T880 DUMP TRUCK The Council approved the purchase of (1) Kenworth T880 10-wheel dump truck in the amount of $251,998.23 as budgeted in the 22/23 Fiscal Year budget.
6. INSTALLATION OF 28 APX8500 PORTABLE VEHICLE RADIOS, AND NECESSARY
INSTALLATION HARDWARE AND ANTENNAS
The Council authorized the Police Department to contract with Sutter Buttes Communication for the installation of 28 APX8500 Motorola radios and Antennas in the existing fleet of Police Vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $22,224.55
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITIES OF BIGGS, CHICO, GRIDLEY, PARADISE, AND BUTTE COUNTY FOR SB 1383
EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The council considered authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Paradise, and Butte County for SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements.
Motion by Council Member Riggs and seconded by Council Member Goodson to authorize the City Administrator to sign the MOU agreement with the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Paradise, and Butte County for SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE (1) SALSCO TP-44 MINI-ASPHALT PAVER At the request of Council Member Johnstone and Council Member Webber, the Council considered and approved the purchase of (1) Salsco TP-44 Mini-Asphalt Paver to aid the efficiency of repairs and repaving in the amount of $69,465.25 and the surplus of a 1988 Mauldin paver.
Motion by Council Member Goodson and seconded by Council Member Webber to authorize staff to purchase (1) Salsco TP-44 Mini Asphalt Paver and surplus the 1988 Mauldin Paving Machine and send to the next surplus auction. Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
April 18, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. REVIEW OF LEASE AND PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR A TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE At the request of Council Member Riggs, Webber and Council Member Thomson, the Council reviewed a lease and a purchase option for one new Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine for Oroville Fire Department.
Motion by Council Member Thomson and seconded by Vice Mayor Smith to authorize the purchase of a Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine for the Oroville Fire Department with all appliances. $1.262841.41 Million Motion passed.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (2022-2030) FINAL DRAFT
The City Council conducted a public hearing to consider adopting the final draft of the 2022 General Plan Housing Element Update.
Motion by Vice Mayor Smith and seconded by Council Member Goodson to:
1. Re-adopt the July 19, 2022 Notice of Exemption as the appropriate environmental document.
2. Adopt the February 6, 2023 Revised Draft Housing Element as the Final draft
3. Authorize submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their certification
4. Adopt Resolution 9132.
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 comments for this item.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
a. Pittman - Attended the Havenscourt Ribbon Cutting Event - Great event; attended the Food Bank Ground Breaking on South 5' Ave; attended the Fentany! Call to Action Event at the State Capitol
b. Goodson - Spoke about the Havenscourt Event
c. Thomson - Spoke about an event at the Convention center that 22 ministries are helping with.
April 18, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 d. Webber - Spoke about Fiscal Responsibility, spoke about the Havenscourt Event and the Egg Hunt sponsored by the Oroville Rescue Mission.
2. Future Agenda Items
a. Webber - Purchase Barricades
b. Thomson - Charter Amendments
3. Administration Reports
a. Departmental Reports for Council Update (Written Report) b. Police Department Monthly Report March 2023 (Written Report) c. Bergstrand - Spoke about the purchase of the Type 6 Fire Engine d. Ring - Mentioned the State of the City.
4. Correspondence
i. Visual Arts and Performing Arts Showcase Information
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Pittman Adjourned the meeting at 8:31pm
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Mayor David Pittman Assistant City Clerk Jackie Glover
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