OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
December 05, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was recorded live and can be viewed at cityoforoville.org or on Youtube. The agenda was posted on Friday, December 1, 2023.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone (Absent), Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider the employment related to the following position: Assistant Police Chief.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations related to the following bargaining units: All Bargaining Units.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Council met with Real Property Negotiators, City Administrator and City Attorney, regarding the following property: APN 035-380-068; 035-380-067; and 038-380-061.
4. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - One case.
5. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider the annual evaluation of performance related to the following positions: All Department Heads
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Direction given; no reportable action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by students Ava Blair, Ava Marie O'Reiley and Chevie O'Reiley.
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by: Council Member Riggs, Seconded by: Council Member Goodson.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Resolution in Recognition of Karolyn Fairbanks
The Oroville City Council Adopted Resolution No. 9203, A Resolution Honoring Karolyn Fairbanks by a 6-0-1 vote:
Motioned: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Bill Speer, Bobby O'Reiley, and The Cameraman.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith - Spoke on the Parade of Lights event held on Saturday and the wonderful turnout that was had.
• Mayor Pittman - Spoke on the Measure U Committee (Citizen's Oversight Board), announced that the BAG CEO Jon Clark is retiring as of that Thursday. Lastly, he spoke on the orientation that was had for the most recent influx of Lineman students.
2. Administration Reports
• Ruth Duncan, Assistant City Administrator/Director of Finance - thanked Ron's crew for painting City Hall. Spoke on the RFP closing for the recarpeting of City Hall and Council • Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works - Spoke on the Portland Loos and the ongoing vandalism. Speed trailers deployed off Yard and Bointon areas of Oroville. Spoke on the Sank Park Fence construction commencing. Lastly spoke on the Museum Weekend on Feb 24' and 25'h, 2024.
• Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement - Commended the Code Enforcement Team for their service on Thanksgiving to the homeless in the community. Updated Annual report on Code Enforcement now available on the internet.
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk - Reported NextRequest is scheduled to go live sometime this month/early next time.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 8 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. City of Oroville November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Approved November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes and Authorized the Mayor to sign by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
2. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to Extend Expiration Date Related to 20-CDBG-12067 Adopted Resolution No. 9202- A Resolution Of The Oroville City Council Authorizing And Directing The Mayor To Amend A Professional Services Agreement With Trover Constructior Project Management LLC To Provide Program Services Through December 31, 2024 (Agreement No. 3484) by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
3. Letter of Support for State Parks OEP Grant
Approved Letter and authorized the Mayor to sign by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
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4. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Property Located at 1275 Mitchell Avenue as Exempt Surplus Land and Making Associated Findings
Adopted Resolution No. 9199 - A Resolution declaring the property located at 1275 Mitchell Avenue as exempt surplus land and making associated findings by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
5. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Property Located at 711 Montgomery Street as Exempt Surplus Land and Making Associated Findings
Adopted Resolution No. 9201- A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At 711 Montgomery Street As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
6. Amendment to the Sub-Recipient Agreement Number 3437 With the Oroville Rescue Mission for Direct Services And Housing Under Encampment Resolution Funding, American Rescue Plan Act Funding And Other State and Federal Funding Adopted Resolution No. 9200 - A Resolution of the Oroville City Council Authorizing And Directing the Mayor to Execute An Amended Sub-Recipient Agreement With The Oroville Rescue Mission to Increase the Amount By $612,526.00 and Extended the Agreement to April 30, 2027, to Provide Direct Services And Housing In Relation to the Encampment Resolution Funding - (Agreement No. 3437-1), as well as American Rescue Plan Act (Arpa) And Other State And Federal Funding by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
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7. Warming and Cooling Center Agreement
Approved a two-year agreement with the Mission to operate a warming and cooling center to provide a health and safety benefit for the unhoused by the following 6-1-1 vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: Council Member Webber
8. 2024 City of Oroville Meeting Schedule
The Council adopted a meeting schedule for the 2024 year by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Approve New City Of Oroville Branding Logo
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Bobby O'Reiley.
Approved the logo as presented in Attachment A by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded By: Council Member Webber Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
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10. Approval Of Commercial Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions Adopted Resolution No. 9197 - A Resolution of the Oroville City Council Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Execute a Commercial Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions Between the City Of Oroville and Endeavor Homes, Inc by the following 6-0-1 vote.
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded By: Council Member Webber Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
11. Presentation of Airport Update and Request to Modify Contract Between the City of Oroville and Jenco Aviation
This item was removed from the agenda to come at a later date.
12. City Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) and Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Programs
Direction provided to staff.
13. Options For Filling Vacant Treasurer Position
Direction provided to staff.
14. Approval of Payroll Software Agreement
The Council approved the agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign by the following 6-0-1 vote:
Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Riggs Ayes: Council Members Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Johnstone
Abstained: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Feather River Recreation and Park District Nexus Fee Study and Proposed Fee Increases This item was continued until the second regularly scheduled meeting in December 2023.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items - Mayor Pittman requested that Staff look into what it would take to set up a "311" line for the City.
2. Correspondence - None Received.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00PM.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk _ Eric Smith, Vice Mayor December 05, 2023~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7