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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
August 15, 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
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet with the the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider the evaluation of performance related to the following position: City Administrator
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OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation honoring Gonzalo "Pee Wee" Curiel
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 4 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. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ADVISORY AND ANNUAL REPORTING SERVICES
The Council may consider a Professional Services Agreement with RSG for Affordable Housing Annual Reporting Services for a period of three (3) years. in an amount not to exceed an $28,500.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 9178 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG., FOR annual reporting services, in an amount not to exceed $28,500, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2026 – (Agreement No. 3469).
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2. ACCEPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDARD AGREEMENT 22-CDBG-PI-00026 AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OROVILLE
CONVENTION CENTER
The Council may consider accepting the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Only Grant Agreement No. 22-CDBG-PI-00026, in the amount of $1,400,000 and establish a budget for general administration and program activities.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Income Allocation, Agreement No. 22-CDBG-PI-00026, in the amount of $1,400,000.00.
Approve Budget Adjustment indicated in the fiscal impact of this Staff Report, dated August 15, 2023.
3. REQUEST TO WAIVE ADMISSION FEE FOR VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL EVENTS HELD AT
THE OROVILLE MUSEUMS
The Council may consider a request to waive the admission fees for various events to be hosted by the Oroville Docents at City museums including the Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, the Pioneer Museum, the Chinese Temple & Museum Complex, and The Feather River Nature Center.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the fee waivers for the outlined promotional events a the Oroville Museums in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
4. PURCHASE OF NEW AND MODIFICATION OF EXISTING WATER RESCUE TRAILER The Council may review and approve the intentions of the Fire Department to improve, through modification, the existing water rescue trailer. Council will also consider the purchase an additional trailer.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve modification to the city owned trailer.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH JENNIFER ARBUCKLE CONSULTING FOR SB 1383 IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE (REDUCTION OF ORGANIC WASTE IN LANDFILLS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 The Council will consider amending the professional services agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for grant management and SB 1383 Compliance for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (FY 2023/24).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the Agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for grant management and SB 1383 Compliance in an amount not to exceed $98,800 through FY 2023/24.
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6. ANNUAL USE OF “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” AS DEFINED IN THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
The Council will receive the Oroville Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2023. The report contains a summary of the Military equipment quantity possessed.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive public input and approve report.
7. PURCHASE OF MOBILE AUDIO AND VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR MARKED PATROL VEHICLES AND INTERVIEW ROOM CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADE from axon enterprises, inc.
The City Council will consider authorizing the Police Department to purchase mobile audio and video systems for police vehicles and inter
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approve the Chief of Police to enter into a 5-year agreement with Axon for the purchase of the Axon Fleet system for twenty-five (25) vehicles.
City Council authorize the Chief of Police, with the approval of the City Administrator, to add additional vehicles to the agreement during the term of the agreement provided funding is available.
City Council approve the purchase of the upgraded interview room camera system.
8. NORTH STAR PLACE BRANDING FINAL BRAND REPORT
The Council will consider approving the proposed Oroville brand and marketing plan by North Star Place Branding and Marketing, including a budget adjustment of $28,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the new Oroville Brand as presented by North Star Place Branding.
Approve the first-year marketing plan, timeline, and $72,000 budget.
Approve an additional not-to-exceed $28,000 for one year of additional creative materials and coaching by North Star.
Approve contract amendment with North Star.
9. LETTER TO FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSSION REGARDING RELICENSING OF OROVILLE DAM – PROJECT NO. 2100
The Council will review and provide input on draft letter addressed to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with regard to the relicensing of the Oroville Dam – Project No. 2100.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to send the letter as drafted; or provide alternative direction to staff with regard to draft letter.
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10. COMMUNITY MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS City Council may appoint individuals to the Arts Commission, Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint the following individuals to the Arts Commission with terms expiring June 20, 2027 – David Tamori and Andee Krantz (Representative from the Parks Commission); and Appoint Chris Hix to the Parks commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2028; and Appoint Audrey Holt to the Planning Commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2027; and Appoint the following individuals to the Citizens Oversight Committee with a terms expiring June 30, 2027 – Mark Grover, JD Holt.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Monthly Police Department Report
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on September 5, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
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