OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
SEPTEMBER 05, 2023
CITY HIN MINUTES
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This agenda was posted on September 1, 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; Karolyn Fairbanks, City Treasurer, Assistant City Clerk, Kayla Reaster; Business Assistance and Housing Director, Amy Bergstrand; Community Development Director, Pat Piatt; Public Works Director, Fred Mayo; 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 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - One Case.
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 Vice Mayor Smith
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
Mayor Pittman read a proclamation honoring Ger Vang for his dedication to the Oroville Community and Hmong Community. Yeng Vang attended and received the proclamation in person on behalf of the family.
September 5, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6 Mayor Pittman read a proclamation honoring Alberta Tracy "The Lady of Butte County" for all her contributions to the community throughout her lifetime. Danny Ballard, Ms.
Tracy's predecessor, attended and received the proclamation in person on behalf of Ms.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke on non-agenda items:
- Bill Speer
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 5 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 August 15, 2023 Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes The Council approved the Minutes of August 15, 2023 by the following 6 - 1 vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. Change Order Portland Loo Project
The Council approved a Change Order #5 for the additional cost and materials of the 2023 Portland Loo Project by the following 6-1 vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. Contract with Hignell Inc. DBA Experts in Your Home for the Oroville Convention Center, Phase I Project
and authorized Hignell, Inc. dba Experts in Your Home to complete the proposed Oroville ¡onvention Center Phase I Project in an amount of $1,204,596 and alternate bids in the amour amenities, alternatives or needs that the project may have, contingent upon funding availability by the following 6-1 vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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4. Amendment to Funding Allocation for the Stanford Avenue School Parking Project The Council approved the amendment to the funding allocation for the construction of the Stanford Avenue School parking lot by the following 6-1 vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution to Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1 the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
The Council adopted of Resolution 9179, opposing a 2024 ballot initiative that would restrict California cities' ability to collect taxes and fees on services provided by the following 6-1 vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Webber
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. Approval of an Application for the Federal Fund Account/Last Mile Grant Program by the Golden State Connect Authority and Letter in Support of the Project Pat Piatt, Community Development Director and Pat Blacklock, President of Rural Couty Representatives of California, presented this item to the Council.
The City Council supported GSCA to pursue a grant from the CPUC FFA/Last Mile program to obtain funding to provide fiber optic broadband connectivity throughout the City Of Oroville and issue a letter in support of the project by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Johnstone; Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. North Star Place Branding Contract and New Oroville Branding Brian Ring, City Administrator presented this item to the Council.
The Council confirmed the following: 1) Prior approval of the Oroville brand as presented by North Star Place Branding; 2) Approval of the first-year Marketing Plan timeline, and $100,000 budget; and 3) Directed staff to continue using the internal team with the addition of Council Member Webber to return in 60 days with a new product/new ideas for consideration.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer; Julie Miller; Sara Nolind on behalf of Brian Wong; Hardy Lahn; Audrey Holt; Deborah Wigely; and Renee Gramps.
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8. Response to the 2022-2023 Final Butte County Grand Jury Report Dave Richie, City Attorney presented this item to the Council.
The City Council approved the City of Oroville's response to the 2022-2023 Final Butte County Grand Jurt Report by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson; Seconded: Council Member Smith AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. Capital Asset Requests
Ruth Duncan, Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director presented this item to the Council.
The Council approved the list of capital asset purchases for fiscal year 2023-24 by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson; Seconded: Mayor Pittman AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. Contract Amendment for City Administrator
Dave Ritchie, City Attorney presented this item to the Council.
The Council approved the contract amendment by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Thomson; Seconded Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
- Renee Gramps
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REPORTS/ DISCUSSIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. City Council Announcements and Reports
A. Smith - Spoke on a correction he wanted to enter into the record in which he mentioned Natalie Sheard does have a building background. He also spoke on AB 553.
B. Mayor Pittman - Spoke on his attendance at the BCAG and SCOR meetings.
C. Goodson - Spoke on the letter from Mayor Pittman that was sent to Maui and subsequently read to the firefighters during one of their evening briefs.
2. Future Agenda Items
A. Council Member Smith - Requested that bring back an item regarding the fencing that has gone up on Montgomery Road as it poses a hazard to traffic attempting to turn onto Montgomery. This request was seconded by Council Member Johnstone.
B. Council Member Goodson - Requested that staff provide an update on the Gateway Project. City Administrator Ring stated they would have an update at the next meeting.
C. Council Member Webber - Requested a plaque be placed on the Ehmann House in remembrance of Alberta Tracy "The Lady of Butte County". Webber also asked that staff look into the possibility of the creation of an ordinance that would allow for local preference when issuing contracts. The City Attorney provided Webber with an update on what that would consist of.
3. Administration Reports -
Brian Ring, City Administrator, spoke on productive meetings had with BAG regarding the Hwy 162 update. A briefing on this item will be brought to the September 19, 2023, council meeting. Mr. Ring also supplied an update on the progress of the City Charter project.
Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Director, spoke on several reports regarding caseloads and progress that has been made on them. Mr. Belser spoke on progress with Lexipol and the weekly meetings being held regarding this matter. He also spoke on the Salmon Festival.
Amy Bergstrand, Housing and Business Assistance Director, spoke on Mission Esperanza and how it did not receive ERF funding this round. There will be another opportunity to apply for these funds at the end of the year.
Ruth Duncan, Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director spoke on pension update for unfunded liability and gave the Council notice that there will be a 10 minute presentation to come on this topic in October. Ms. Duncan is currently working on an RFP tor new carpet to be installed at City Hall. Lastly, Ms. Duncan reported on her upcoming vacation to notify staff that she will be out of office.
4. Correspondence
i. Letter from Lorraine Christensen received August 18, 2023. ii. Letter from Bob Gustafson received August 23, 2023.
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
Mayor Pittman adjourned the meeting at 7:28PM.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Sail Pithin la Reaster
Mayor, David Pittman Assistadt City Clerk, Kayla Reaster September 5, 2023~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6