OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
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NCOPFORATED 190% November 07, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was recorded live and can be viewed at cityoforoville. org or on Youtube. The agenda was posted on November 3, 2023 at 4:00PM
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; 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 54957(b), the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider employment related to the following position: Assistant Police Chief.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations related to the following bargaining units: Oroville Police Officers Association - Sworn and Non-Sworn.
3. 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.
4. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential initiation of litigation - One case.
5. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council will meet with Real Property Negotiators, City Administrator and City Attorney, regarding the following property: APN 012-190-021-000.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Mayor Pittman stated that information was received, direction was given, and no reportable action was taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Brooklyn French, Envy Rivera, and Rylee Murray - students at Ophir Elementary School.
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3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Riggs The City Council adopted the agenda by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Pittman read Resolution 9191 recognizing the five-year anniversary of the 2018 Camp Fire. The City Council passed the resolution with the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bryan Williams; Linda Draper; James Whittaker; Amy Finkenkeller; and Bill Speer
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
A. Mayor Pittman: Provided an update on BAG.
B. Council Member Riggs: Spoke on Small Business Saturday, reminded those in attendance that it is due to take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
2. Administration Reports
A. Brian Ring, City Administrator, provided a Charter Review update to Council. He also spoke on a Library Tax.
B. Bill LaGrone, Police Chief, spoke on the security trailer by the Oroville Inn and how it's use is assisting the City.
C. Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director, spoke on the upcoming event at the Southside Community Center. He stated the public was welcome to come and participate in the workshop.
D. Fred Mayo, Public Works Director, spoke on the traffic speed and study results regarding school zones.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 6 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.
Motioned: Council Member Riggs Seconded: Council Member Thomson November 07, 2023-3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7
1. Approval of the October 17, 2023 Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes The Council approved the Minutes of October 17, 2023 by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. Approval to Submit to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) an Application for a SB 1383 Local Assistant Grant in the Amount of $75,000 and Execute All Necessary Grant Related Documents The Council adopted Resolution No. 9192 - approval to submit to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) an application for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant 24932 in the amount of $75,000 by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. Oroville Arts Commission Art Beautification NOFA Award The Council approved the Arts Commission recommendation; and adopted Resolution No. 9193 - A resolution of the Oroville City Council authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute grant agreements relating to the Oroville Arts & Beautification projects by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. Amend Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Resolution No. 8889 The Council adopted Resolution No. 8889.1 - A resolution to amend Resolution No. 8889 of the City Council of the City of Oroville, California authorizing the application, and receipt of, PLHA Planning Grant program fund by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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5. Safety Assessment Placarding Ordinance
The City Council:
1) Introduced an Ordinance adding Chapter 15.98 to the Oroville Municipal Code regarding safety assessment placards; 2) Waived the first reading of the ordinance; and, 3) Directed the assistant city clerk to publish the ordinance within 15 days after adoption by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6. Job Descriptions for Oroville Managers Association to Include a Substitution Clause for Flexibility in Hiring
The City Council approved the attached job descriptions to include substitution language for meeting the minimum qualifications by the following unanimous vote:
AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. Resolution Relating to the Continuation of Status Quo Benefits for Police Lieutenants and Battalion Chiefs When Changing Bargaining Units The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9194 by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. Licensing Agreement to Join the Butte Regional Interoperable Communication System
The Council authorized and directed the Mayor to sign a licensing agreement to join the Butte Regional Interoperable Communication System for public safety radio infrastructure by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9. Table Mountain Golf Club, Inc. Request for Improvements The Council approved the request to remodel two bathrooms and build two bocce ball courts at Table Mountain Golf Club by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Jerome Johnson; Ron Whaler; and Janice White.
10. Historic Preservation Award program of the Oroville Historic Advisory Commission
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9196 authorizing and directing the Oroville Historic Advisory Commission to administer the Annual Historic Preservation Award by the following unanimous vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
11. Oroville Convention Center Operations Discussion
The City Council directed the item back to staff with direction to work with the YMCA and Feather River Recreation and Park District. From there, the staff will bring the findings to the Executive Committee who will then review them and offer a suggestion to the City Council for a recommended action.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Brian Wong; Sarah Pierce; Cayndis Adams; TJ Jensen; Audrey Holt; and Barbara Williams.
12. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals to Strategize and Implement a City of Oroville Campaigns for Community Development
The Council provided direction to staff to continue the process until December 2023/January 2024.Until then, the committee involved in the design process will continue to meet and host community events to gather input on the topic.
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Audrey Holt and Bill Speer.
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13. Financial Analysis for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 The Council received the Financial Analysis report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 for information.
14. Fee Waiver From Just Send it Cornhole
The Council voted unanimously to waive a portion of the fees to match the previous rate of $30 per event for Just Send It Cornhole.
Motioned: Council Member Thomson Seconded: Council Member Goodson AYES: Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
15. Second Regularly Scheduled Meeting in November 2023 City Council unanimously directed staff to cancel the second Council meeting in November (November 21, 2023).
Motioned: Council Member Johnstone Seconded: Council Member Goodson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items - Council Members Thomson, Webber, and Johnstone requested staff bring back an agenda item on the possibility of putting speed humps in school zones.
2. Correspondence
Fire Department Statistics Package
• Police Department Monthly Report for September 2023
Table Mountain Golf Club, Letter of Request
• Correspondence Butte Co Mosquito & Vector Control District • Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control- correspondence November 07, 2023~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:23PM.
ATTESTED:
Kayla Reasser
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk
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