OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
(ROVILLE Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
CALIFORNTY Oroville, CA. 95965
CITY
SNCORPORATED 1908 January 16, 2024
MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was recorded live and can be viewed at cityoforoville. org or on Youtube. The agenda was posted on January 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Smith opened the meeting at 4:30pm
PRESENT: Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman- (VIRTUAL) STAFF: City Administrator Brian Ring, Assistant City Clerk Kayla Reaster, Business Assistance and Housing Director Amy Bergstrand, Code Enforcement Director Ron Belser, Community Development Director Pat Piatt, Public Work Director Fred Mayo, Attorney Scott Huber and Assistant City Administrator Ruth Duncan.
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
CANCELLED
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session = Closed Session cancelled
2. Pledge of Allegiance = Vice Mayor Smith led Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda = Motioned by Council Member Goodson; Seconded by Council Member Riggs
AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Financial Transparency Model = Charlie Francis Presented (Vendor) The Council received a demo of a new financial model for transparency of information.
January 16, 2024~4:00PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7
2. Presentation for AHSC Nelson Pointe Affordable Housing Project Cameron Johnson from AMG & Associates presented the project descriptions and site plan renderings for the proposed Nelson Point Project. Additionally, he covered the many benefits to the community and timeline requirements of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant funding.
Speaker 1: Ed Mayer
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Speaker 1 - Bryan Williams
Speaker 2 - Kiki Silva
Speaker 3 - Bill Speer
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Goodson- Reported on the event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Breakfast with 240+ attendees.
Council Member Webber- Also reported on the event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the Public Safety Workshop held at the Oroville Convention Center.
Vice Mayor Smith- International sports
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator - Reported on fluorinated water discussions happening with Cal Water, spoke on the Girdler Building.
Amy Bergstrand, Housing Director - Reported on Mission Esperanza and its progress.
Ruth Duncan, Finance Director - Spoke on the audit work happening soon at City Hall.
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police - Spoke on the Public Safety Workshop held at the Oroville Convention Center.
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director - Provided the Council with an update on Portland Loo.
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director - Spoke on his upcoming cohort titled "CIVIC 101". It has a March 14TH start date.
January 16, 2024-4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Council Member Riggs; Seconded by Council Member Thomson to approve the consent calendar items 1 - 7. Motion passed.
AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
1. 2024 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DUMP DAY EVENT Adopted Resolution No. 9214 Authorizing the City of Oroville to Enter Into an Agreement with Cal Trans to Host a Free Dump Day Event.
2. SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZC) 23-02 ADDING SECTION
17.12.120 TO THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (OMC) ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR AL FRESCO DINING AND AL FRESCO SEATING, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.12.070 (PARKING), 17.32.010 (ALLOWED USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS), 17.34.020 (ALLOWED USES IN MIXED-USE DISTRICTS), AND 12.04.030 (PLACING PRODUCE, MERCHANDISE, ETC., ON
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS)
The Council adopted ZC 23-02, Establishing Regulations And Standards For Al Fresco Dining And Al Fresco Seating In Commercial And Mixed-Use Districts Within The City.
ZC 23-02 Would Add Section 17.12.120 To The Oroville Municipal Code (OMC), Amend Section 17.12.070 Pertaining To Parking Standards For Businesses Proposing Al Fresco Dining Areas, Amend Sections 17.32.010 And 17.34.020 By Adding Al Fresco Dining And Seating Areas As A Use-Specific Regulation In Commercial And Mixed-Use Districts, And Amend Section 12.04.030 To Allow The Placement Of Dining And Seating Areas In The Public Right-Of-Way; And The Council Adopted Ordinance No. 1876 An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Oroville Adopting ZC 23-02 And Amending The Oroville Municipal Code By Adding Section 17.12.120 Establishing Regulations And Standards For Al Fresco Dining And Amending Section 17.12.070 "Parking," Section 17.32.010 "Allowed Uses In Commercial Districts," Section 17.34.020 "Allowed Uses In Mixed-Use Districts," And Section 12.04.030 "Placing Produce, Merchandise, Etc., On Streets And Sidewalks"
3. ACCEPTANCE OF THE REAP 2.0 GRANT
The Council accepted the REAP 2.0 grant to use for Construction Management Services on the SR-162 ATP Pedestrian Mobility and Safety Improvement Project.
January 16, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7
4. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO PROVIDE GOAT
GRAZING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN OROVILLE
The Council provided direction to the Director of Public Works to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Provide Goat Grazing Vegetation Management Services in Oroville.
5. REPLACEMENT OF PROBLEMATIC CREDIT CARD READER KIOSK FOR FUEL ISLAND
AT OROVILLE AIRPORT
The Council approved the purchase of the QT Pod QT M4000 FMS control pedestal, software and hosting support for maximized service for pilots purchasing fuel at the Oroville Municipal
6. CREATION OF A PLACARD IN HONOR OF ALBERTA TRACY
The Council approved verbiage for creating a placard in honor of Alberta Tracy and her service to the community.
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2023, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Council Approved December 5, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and Authorized the Mayor to Sign.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. MODIFICATIONS TO COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS
Appointed Eric Smith to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board for a term of two years; and
Appointed Council Member Webber to the Citizen Oversight Committee, to the seat currently held by Council Member Goodson, and appoint Council Member Johnstone to the Alternate seat, previously held by Shawn Webber.
Motioned by Council Member Thomson; Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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9. HEWITT PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Council voted to continue with the design as presented during the January 2, 2024, City Council meeting with the understanding that all costs that exceed the grant funds will be funded by Park Development Impact Fees.
Motioned by Council Member Riggs; Seconded by Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10. CALWATERE OF CAL WATER ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER GRANT AND RECOGNITION OF The Council accepted the annual Cal Water Firefighter Grant FY24 Motioned by Council Member Goodson; Seconded by Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. LICENSING PURCHASE OF A WEB BASED PLATFORM DESIGNED TO ASSIST
HOMEOWNERS AND DEVELOPERS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING
PROCESS
The Council approved to a two-year agreement with On Camino for a web-based platform that will allow the public to better understand the permitting process and the requirements for a project or development.
Motioned by Council Member Riggs; Seconded by Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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12. MID YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Council received a mid-year financial report for revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to December 31,2023. • Increase to Risk Management in the General Fund, line item 100. 1060.6090 to cover increased insurance costs. $180,000
• Increase to the Elected Officials in the General Fund, line item 100.1070.5310 to cover health insurance costs. $80,248
• Increase to Fire budget in the General Fund, line item 100.1150.6370 to cover a revision to the estimated cost of the Cal Fire contract. $592,768
Motioned by Council Member Riggs; Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pittman - Opened hearing at 5:15pm.
13. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF 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 ANIMALS POLICY (SECOND
READING)
The Council unanimously voted to adopt the proposed ordinance.
Motioned by Council Member Thomson; Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
January 16, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 Mayor Pittman - Opened hearing at 5:17pm
14. FIRST READING OF AN AMENDMENT OF OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.16.150 - MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Speaker 1 : Brian Wong
Item continued to a later date.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
- Gateway Project - Council Member Goodson requested.
- Annual cleaning contract for carpets- Council Member Webber requested.
2. Correspondence
Police Department Monthly Report
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjoined at 7:03PM
ATTESTED:
Kayla Reaster
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor January 16, 2024-4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7