OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
December 19, 2023
ALO MEETING MINUTES
INCORPORATED 1906
This agenda was posted on December 15, 2023. This meeting was recorded and may be viewed at Cityoforoville.org or on YouTube.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Pittman Opened the Meeting at 3:30pm.
PRESENT: Council Members) Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson (virtal via zoom), 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 54957.6, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations related to the following bargaining units: All Bargaining Units
2. 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 012-035-005.
3. 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.
4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider the annual evaluation of performance related to the following positions: All Department Heads.
5. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), the Council will meet with the City Administrator, and the City Attorney relating to existing litigation: City of Oroville v. Design Build, Inc., et al., Butte County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV03051.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session = No action taken
2. Pledge of Allegiance = Led by Council member Johnstone
3. Adoption of Agenda = Motioned by Vice Mayor Smith; Seconded by Council Member Riggs
December 19, 2023~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 5 AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation by Emily Swearingen and Jennifer Skinner on the National Fentany| Crisis Emily Swearingen, Program Manager and Jennifer Skinner, Program Manager Supervisor in the Prevention Unit at Butte County Behavioral Health, will provide an update on the fentanyl crisis that the nation is facing.
Jennifer Skinner of Butte County, presented this item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item.
Speaker 1: Bill Speer
Speaker 2: The CameraMan
Speaker 3: Bobby O'Reiley
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Mayor Pittman- spoke on his attendance at the SCOR meeting, the Ruddy Creek land acquisition approval, and how Jon Clark of the Butte County Association of Governments has officially retired.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator - Spoke on the 2nd meeting had with the YMCA and Feather River Recreation and Park District. It is predicted to cost approximately $32,500 to repair the pool.
Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Director - Spoke on the Clean Streets Grant Fred Mayo, Public Work Director - Spoke on how Accularm is now in all museums and able to detect smoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Council Member Riggs Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Council Member(s) Goodson, Webber
December 19, 2023-3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 5 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. Recology Service Rate Increase for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste The Council received an update on the Recology service rate increase for the collection and disposal of solid waste that will become effective January 1, 2024.
2. Approval of Bid Proposal for City Hall Carpet Project Approved and awarded the proposal for carpet replacement at City Hall to Carpets Galore.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Safety Assessment Placards Ordinance Adopted the ordinance; and directed the Assistant City Clerk to publish the ordinance summary in a newspaper of general City circulation within fifteen days.
4. Memorandum of Understanding with California Office of Emergency Services for Supportive Services During and After Disaster Events
Authorized the Mayor to execute an MOU with CalOES to provide supplemental inspection services in the wake of a disaster event.
5. Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Butte for Funding for Mission Esperanza Project
Authorized the City Administrator to sign MOU.
6. Revised 2024 City of Oroville Meeting Schedule
Approved the revised City of Oroville 2024 Meeting Schedule.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oroville Related to the Addition of Chapter 9 Section 6.08.102(A) a Dangerous or Vicious Animal Policy (First Reading) Waived the first reading and Introduced by title only Ordinance No. 1875 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oroville Adding a Dangerous or Vicious Animal Policy, Amending Title 6 to Include Chapter 6.08.120(A) to 6.08.129(D), Dangerous or Vicious Animal Policy, for the City Of Oroville; and directed staff to return to Council for Second Reading and to conduct a Public Hearing.
Motioned by Council Member Thomson Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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8. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals to Implement the Oroville Marketing Campaign
Authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposal for business recruitment, tourism, and community pride services for the City of Oroville.
Action made: No motion - Direction given to Staff.
9. Presentation of Airport Update and Request to Modify Contract Between the City of Oroville and JenCo Aviation.
Accepted the update for information and approved the changes to the contract between JenCo Aviation and the City of Oroville to include all utilities at FBO, the stipend for the fuel truck, and costs associated with maintenance of the portion of the truck that dispenses fuel to jet aircraft.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by Council member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Public Hearing - 5:30PM - Continued from December 5, 2023 Feather River Recreation and Park District Nexus Fee Study and Proposed Fee Increases The Council continued the Public Hearing until March 19, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No additional public comment received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Webber - Requested staff look into the YMCA Pool and what it would take to get it operational and running.
2. Correspondence
i. Oroville Police Department November 2023 Report
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26PM.
ATTESTED:
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittan, Mayor December 19, 2023~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 5