OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
40 1735 Montgomery Street
ORNIA Oroville, CA. 95965
SNCORPORATED 1906 June 20, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was recorded live and can be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on Youtube. The agenda was posted on June 16, 2023 at 12:25pm.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman STAFF: City Administrator, Brian Ring; Assistant City Administrator, Ruth Duncan; Assistant City Clerk, Jackie Glover; Community Development and Public Works Director Dawn Nevers, Business Assistance and Housing Director, Amy Bergstrand; Code Enforcement Director, Ron Belser; City Attorney, Scott Huber; Chief of Police, Bill LaGrone
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. 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.
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council will meet with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: Oroville Management Association; Oroville City Employees Association; Oroville Police Officers Association
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Council will meet with the City Administrator, and the City Attorney relating to existing litigation: Albanese v. City of Oroville, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No.2:22-cv-01131.
4. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Council will meet with the City Administrator, and the City Attorney relating to existing litigation: City of Oroville v. Design Build Inc., Butte County Superior Court, Case No. 21-CV-03051.
5. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - One Cases.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Riggs
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3. Adoption of Agenda - Unanimously adopted the agenda by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson; Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Police Chief LaGrone introduced new Police Officers and Mayor Pittman swore them in.
Presentation made by Tom Bahr, Chico Airport Manager, regarding potential commercial passenger opportunities at the Chico Airport.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Chuck Reynolds, The Cameraman, Bill Speer, Loni Lind, and Bobby O'Reiley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 10 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. AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R. L. HASTINGS &
ASSOCIATES, FOR CDBG-DR MHP ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Council amended the Professional Services Agreement with R. L. Hastings and Associates, LLC (R. L. Hastings) for the administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG-DR MHP) for the 2018 wildfire disasters for a grant term to December 31, 2026 by Adopting Resolution No. 9141 - (Agreement No. 3378) by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Smith; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
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2. RESOLUTION DECLARING VARIOUS PROPERTIES SURPLUS LAND The Council approved a resolution (Resolution No. 9142) declaring various city-owned properties Assessor's Parcel Numbers 012-021-011, 012-021-021, 012-021-022, 033-232-001 and 033- 232-021 surplus, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson; Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Council directed staff to contract with Ghirardelli Associates for Construction Management services on the SR-162 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Pedestrian Safety and Mobility Improvement Project by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson; Seconded by: Council Member Riggs Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
4. SANK PARK PERIMETER FENCE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PISOR FENCE DIVISION, INC.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Bobby O'Reiley.
The City Council awarded a contract to Pisor Fence Division, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder to fabricate and install a new fence and gates around the perimeter of Sank Park. The approved amount of $449,990.00 (base bid) and a 10% contingency in the amount of $44,990.00 should any deficiencies be discovered during the project, for a total of $494,890.00; the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 9144. These motions occurred by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson; Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
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5. TASK ORDER NO. 8 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
The City Council approved Task Order No. 8 under Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management, LLC to perform construction management of City facility repair and remodel projects by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson; Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
6. CHANGE ORDER WITH R&R CONSTRUCTION FOR PORTLAND LOO PROJECT AT
BEDROCK PARK
The Council approved Change Order #1 for the additional proposed work at Bedrock Park as part of the 2023 Portland Loo Project by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson; Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith
Noes: Mayor Pittman
Absent: None
Abstention: None
7. AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST FOR PLANNING SERVICES
The Council adopted Agreement No. 3460 - A Services Agreement for professional Contract Planning Services by and between the City of Oroville and Interwest, Inc by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Smith; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
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8. APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM The Council adopted Resolution No. 9143 - Resolution of the Oroville City Council of City of Oroville Approving the Application for Grant Funds From the Recreational Trails Program by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Smith; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
9. PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2023-24 PROPERTY TAX ROLL The Council adopted Resolution No. 9138 - A Resolution of the Oroville City Council Adopting Direct Assessment for Delinquent Solid Waste Liens on the 2023-2024 Property Tax Roll and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Proposition 218 Certification of Tax Bill Levy by the following Motioned by: Council Member Smith; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
10. FACTORY INCREASES ON PURCHASE OF T380 AND T880 DUMP TRUCKS FOR
STREET DEPARTMENT
The Council approved the additional surcharge for the T380 of $8,456.91 and the T880 of $468.32 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Smith; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
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REGULAR BUSINESS
11. DOCUMENTARY FILM BEING MADE ABOUT THE OROVILLE CHINESE TEMPLE The Council acknowledged receipt and approved the making of the film; and the request for $5000.00 in supporting funds from the Community Enhancement Fund by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone; Seconded by: Council Member Thomson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstention: Council Member Riggs
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET
The Council approved Resolution No. 9139 as well as the 2023-24 annual budget by the following Motioned by: Council Member Riggs; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith
Noes: Mayor Pittman
Absent: None
Abstention: None
13. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The Council conducted a public hearing and adopted the fiscal year 2023-24 Appropriations Limit by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs; Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith
Noes: Mayor Pittman
Absent: None
Abstention: None
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Bill Speer
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Future Agenda Items
Updates on the Gateway Project requested
Update on the bike lane on Table Mountain requested
Requested staff look into what it would take to develop a City mobile app.
The following members) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Bill Speer
3. Administration Reports
Departmental reports for council update - May 2023
Police Department Monthly Report
4. Correspondence
PG&E notice company request change rates for 2024. (A.23-05-012)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28PM.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
Kayle Reaste
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk band man, Mayot
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