OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chamber:
735 Montgomery Stree
Oroville, CA. 95965
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August 15, 2023
CITY MINUTES
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This agenda was posted on August 11, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
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, Kayla Reaster; 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 the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider the evaluation of performance related to the following position: City Administrator
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Mayor Pittman announced that direction was given.
There were no announcements out of Closed Session.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Krysi Riggs
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by Council Member Goodson, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith. Motion passed Unanimously.
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Council Member Johnstone read a proclamation honoring Gonzalo "Pee Wee" Curiel for his dedication to the Oroville Community and Oroville Airport. Pee Wee attended and received the proclamation in person.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Rodney Lahman
Jamey Sorensen
Alan Cartwright
- Dan Harvey
Emily Jackson
: Bill Speer
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 adopted 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). • ACCEPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDARD AGREEMEN 2-CDBG-PI-00026 AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OROVILL
CONVENTION CENTER
The Council accepted the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Income Allocation, Agreement No. 22-CDBG-PI-00026, in the amount of $1,400,000.00. The Council also approved the budget adjustment indicated in the fiscal impact of the Staff Report, dated August 15, 2023.
3. REQUEST TO WAIVE ADMISSION FEE FOR VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL EVENTS HELD AT
THE OROVILLE MUSEUMS
The Council approved the fee waivers for the outlined promotional events at the Oroville Museums in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
4. PURCHASE OF NEW AND MODIFICATION OF EXISTING WATER RESCUE TRAILER The Council approved modification to the City owned trailer.
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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 Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Director, presented this item to the Council.
The Council approved 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 by the following vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson; Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. ANNUAL USE OF "MILITARY EQUIPMENT" AS DEFINED IN THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police, presented this item to the Council.
Motioned: Council Member Thompson; Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. PURCHASE OF MOBILE AUDIO AND VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR MARKED PATROL
VEHICLES AND INTERVIEW ROOM CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADE FROM AXON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police, presented this item to the Council.
The City Council approved 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, and; City Council approved 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, and City Council approved the purchase of the upgraded interview room camera system by the following Motioned: Council Member Goodson; Seconded: Council Member Thomson AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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8. NORTH STAR PLACE BRANDING FINAL BRAND REPORT
Jordan Daley, Public Information Officer and Sam Ketchum of North Star presented this item to the Council.
Branding and Marketing, proping rail brand mend or 20 an by North Star Place Approved the new Oroville brand as presented by North Star Place Branding by the following vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Approved the first-year marketing plan, timeline, and $72,000 budget; approved an additional not-to-exceed $28,000 for one year of additional creative materials and coaching by North Star; and approved contract amendment with North Star by the following vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: Smith
ABSENT: None
9. LETTER TO FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSSION REGARDING RELICENSING OF OROVILLE DAM - PROJECT NO. 2100
Brian Ring, City Administrator presented this item to the Council.
The Council provided alternative direction to staff with regard to adding Governor Gavin Newsom to the recipient list, and adding signature lines for each Council Member, rather than just the Mayor. This was passed by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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10. COMMUNITY MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Brian Ring, City Administrator presented this item to the Council.
City Council made the following appointments:
Appointed David Tamori and Andee Krantz to the Arts Commission with terms expiring June 20, 2027; and appointed Audrey Holt to the Parks commission with a term that expires on June 30, 202o; and appointed Terry Smith to the Planning Commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2027; and appointed the Mark Grover and JD Holt to the Citizens Oversight Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2027 by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The following individual(s) spoke on this agenda item: John Zilich
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were 0 public comments during this section of the meeting.
REPORTS/ DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. City Council Announcements and Reports
A. Webber - Spoke in regards to the business owners comments made earlier in the meeting, spoke on National Night Out, Oroville Community Development Coalition, thanked John Zilich for his assistance, and spoke on the Community Navigator Program.
B. Goodson - Spoke on the Hmong Cultural Center and the hope to add senior housing in the future, spoke on Chief LaGrone's PSA video regarding gun satety.
C. Riggs - Thanked Chief LaGrone and congratulated him on 21 years of service to the City of Oroville.
D. Smith - Spoke on Chief LaGrone's PSA regarding gun safety, and the great job that was done on the video. Spoke and reminded folks that the Salmon Festival will take place on the 23d of September this year.
2. Future Agenda Items
A. Council Member Smith - Requested that staff look into a homelessness ordinance and asked that staff look into solutions to limit/prohibit the homelessness population from going through dumpsters/garbage cans.
B. Council Member Webber - Requested that the City purchase a hot water pressure washer/surface cleaner for the Public Works department to clean the downtown Oroville area. He also requested that staff look into obtaining plaques to place on historical buildings for self-education, self-guided tours, etc.
C. Council Member Riggs - Requested an update on the City Charter update. Brian Ring, City Administrator stated it will next meet on August 17, 2023,
3. Administration Reports - Brian Ring, City Administrator welcomed Patrick Piatt, the new Community Development Director, Fred Mayo Public Works Director and Kayla Reaster, the new Assistant City Clerk. Staff will be scheduling a meeting with the Executive Committee to review the Draft Response for the Grand Jury Report. From there a draft of the response will be given to the full Council on 9/5/2023. Public Works has been busy striping with the new striping machine and in/around school zones. Staff are continuing to gather information on August 15, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6 changing the speed in school zones and will be bringing details back to the Council in a month or so.
Correspondence
i. Monthly Police Department Report
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Pittman adjourned the meeting at 7:28PM.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Soil Lettin Kaylakeaster
ssistant City Clerk, Kayla Reaste
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