May 16, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 5
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
May 16, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council will meet with Real Property Negotiators, City Administrator and City Attorney, regarding the properties commonly known as 1875 Feather River Blvd, Oroville, CA 95965.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet 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
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Christina Buck, Assistant Director of the Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation, will give a presentation on possible long-term funding mechanisms for the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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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 Council may approve the minutes of December 6, 2022, March 28, 2023, April 4, 2023, April 18, 2023, and May 2, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes of December 6, 2022, March 28, 2023, April 4, 2023, April 18, 2023, and May 2, 2023.
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2. CAPITAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS
The Council may direct staff regarding the issuing of two (2) task orders for the design of the Phase 1 Historic Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project and Wyandotte Avenue Storm Drain Repair.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council direct the City Administrator to proceed with the task orders discussed above to NorthStar Engineering.
3. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION LIST FOR SUBMITTAL TO CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) FOR FUNDING COMPLIANCE
The Council may consider adopting the attached resolution and authorize the City Engineer and Financial Director to submit a list of prioritized roads and streets for rehabilitation to the CTC for compliance with CTC guidelines. The CTC requires the submittal for the City to be eligible for additional funding under Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) and Assembly Bill 135 (AB 135).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9136 - a Resolution of the city council of the city of Oroville Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT; NELSON AVENUE PAVEMENT REHAB PROJECT The Council may consider awarding a contract to Knife River Construction for the construction of the Nelson Avenue Pavement Rehab Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Knife River Construction for $257,526.56 and allocating $26,000.00 for contingencies. Staff recommends the Council authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract.
5. FORECLOSURE OF 1218 BIRD STREET
The City Council may consider initiating foreclosure proceedings related to the City of Oroville’s interest in the Deed of Trust against the property located at 1218 Bird Street, Oroville (APN 012- 076-007).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9134 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
NECESSARY TO INITIATE AND COMPLETE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1218 BIRD STREET., OROVILLE (APN 012-076-007) May 16, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 5
6. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO REDESIGNATE THE
CITY OF OROVILLE TO RURAL DESIGNATION
The Council will consider a letter of support to the USDA Rural Development during the 90-day comment period to consider redesignating the City of Oroville back to Rural Designation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Letter of Support to redesignate the City of Oroville to Rural Designation for USDA Rural Development Housing Programs.
7. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PERIODIC DISPLAY OF AIRCRAFT OF HISTORICAL
SIGNIFICANCE AT THE OROVILLE AIRPORT
The Council may consider the approval of a resolution in support of the periodic display of aircraft of historical significance at the Oroville Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 9135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE PERIODIC DISPLAY OF AIRCRAFT OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AT THE OROVILLE AIRPORT.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EXPERT ADVISORY TEAM VISIT TO SOUTH
OROVILLE TO MAKE REVITALIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff has invited a group of emeritus planners from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) to visit in June, conduct community workshops, and make recommendations to help revitalize South Oroville.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct the City Administrator to execute the MOU once signed by APA, which includes travel cost expenditures of up to $8,000.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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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 (month of April 2023). ii. The Council will receive a monthly report regarding the activities, and general information for the Police Department.
4. Correspondence
i. PG&E Correspondence - Notice of Request to increase rates.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on June 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
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