OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
February 06, 2024
CITY VING MEETING MINUTES
INCORPORATED 1906
This agenda was posted on February 2, 2024. 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 4PM:
PRESENT: Council Members Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
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 the annual evaluation of performance related to the following positions: All Department Heads
2. 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.
3. 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 Represented Units.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session = No Reportable Action Taken, per Counsel.
2. Pledge of Allegiance = Council Member Johnstone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Adoption of Agenda = Motioned: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
BLUECARD SPEAKER 1: SEAN REESE
BLUECARD SPEAKER 2: BILL SPEER
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Pittman: Spoke on the Docent Dinner, Year of the Dragon Celebration, and the Oroville Rotary Roundup.
Goodson: Spoke on the United Way Equity Event she attended.
2. Administration Reports
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police: Provided A Lexipol Update Coming March For Adoption, Charter Update to Come The 1s* Meeting In March.
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk: Provided the Council with an update on NextRequest, the City's new PRA Software.
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director: Provided an update on the progress of Civic 101 and when the application process can be expected to begin.
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director: Provided a storm update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned: Council Member Riggs Seconded By: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
1. Extension and Addition to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Veterans Housing Development Corporation (VHDC)
Council Adopted Resolution No. 9228 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Oroville, California Authorizing And Directing The Mayor To Extend The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Between The City Of Oroville And Veterans Housing Development Corporation Until February 28, 2027.
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2. Exempt Surplus Land
The City Council Adopted Resolution No. 9225 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At Oro Dam Lot At Orange/Highlands (APN 033-232-001) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; Adopted Resolution No. 9224 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At Oro Dam Lot At Orange (APN 033-232-021) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; Adopted Resolution No. 9222 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At 3555 Argonaut Avenue (APN 033-462-032) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; Adopted Resolution No. 9223 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At 3265 Glen Avenue (APN 068-300-095) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; Adopted Resolution No. 9221- A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At 1130 Pomona Avenue (APN 012-135-140) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; Adopted Resolution No. 9226 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located At 1550 And 1560 Veatch Street (APN 012-133-009) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings; And Adopted Resolution No. 9227 - A Resolution Declaring The Property Located 1218 Bird Street (APN 012-076-007) As Exempt Surplus Land And Making Associated Findings.
3. Contract with Chavan & Associates, LLP. for Professional Auditing Services The Council Approved Agreement 3493 And Authorize The Finance Director To Sign The Engagement Letter With Chavan & Associates For Professional Auditing Services.
4. Authorization to Purchase Two Tool Sets for the Mechanic Shop The City Council Authorized The Director Of Public Works To Purchase Two Mechanic Tool Kits.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. Award of Contract to Lamon Construction, Inc. for the State Route 162 ATP Pedestrian Mobility And Safety Improvement Project
The Council Directed The City Administrator To Award The Construction Contract To Lamon Construction Inc. For Construction On The SR-162 Pedestrian Safety And Mobility Project.
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director presented this item.
Motioned By: Council Member Riggs Seconded: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
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6. CalFire Contract Amendment to Include Fire Equipment Service and Repairs City Council Approved The Contract Amendment With CalFire To Include Fire Equipment Services And Repairs.
FRED MAYO PRESENTED:
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director presented this item.
Motioned By: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
7. Purchase of 655 Cal Oak and Associated Budget Adjustments The CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF 655 CAL OAK WITH THE FOLLOWING FUNDING:
• $1,066,284.45 - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOND PROCEEDS
• $688,724.25 - SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS (25%)
• $999,888.30 - LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS; AND
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING EXPENDITURES:
• $250,000 - MECHANIC SHOP INFILL WORK
• $200,000 - ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING INFILL WORK
• $500,000 - PERIMETER FENCING
• $400,000 - EMERGENCY GENERATOR
• $250,000 - DECOMMISSION EXISTING SITE AND GRADING
• $400,000 - ADDRESSING FUEL ISLAND SITUATION (MOVE CURRENT TANK,
PURCHASE NEW TANK OR MOVE TO CARDLOCK FACILITY)
• $16,000 - SHELVING, MATERIAL RACKS AND AIR COMPRESSOR February 06, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 8 BY UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING FUNDS:
• $504,000 - SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND (25%)
• $1,512,000 - LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director presented this item.
Motioned By: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
8. Establish the Mission Esperanza Project as a Project with Great Community Benefit and Consider the Development Impact and Art in Public Spaces Fees The City Council Deferred The Development Impact And Art In Public Spaces Fees; And Deferred The Frontage Improvements Until Change Ownership; And Acknowledged The Mission Esperanza Project As A Project With Substantial Community Benefit And Adopt A Resolution Waiving Development And Art In Public Spaces Fees, As Well As Frontage Improvement Costs Associated With The Project.
Suzi Kochems, Consultant and Amy Bergstrand, Business/Housing Assistance Director presented this item.
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director presented this item.
Motioned By: Council Member Goodson Seconded: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
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9. Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Oroville and the YMCA of Superior California for Operations at the Convention Center The Council Adopted Resolution No. 9216 To Amend The Lease Agreement With The YMCA Of Superior California (YMCA) For The Operation Of The Convention Center And Directed The Mayor To Execute The Attached Amendment To Agreement 3317.
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director presented this item.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
10. Opportunity to Compete for Funding of a Microgrid Designed to Provide Energy Resiliency During Disaster Events
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director, and Curt Dowdy of OurEnergy presented this item.
Accepted for information.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. 5:00PM - Agreement for City's Participation in the SCIP and BOLD Programs The Council Directed The City Administrator To Enter a JPA Agreement With The CSCA And The CMFA Agencies.
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director presented this item.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
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12. 5:15PM - Modifications to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines
The Council Adopted Resolution No. 9217 - A Resolution Of The Oroville City Council Authorizing Modifications To The Community Development Block Grant Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
Kaitlyn Lorson, Program Analyst 1 presented this item.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
13. 5:15PM - First Reading of an Amendment of Oroville Municipal Code Section 17.16.150 - Mobile Food Vending
The City Council Adopted A Categorical Exemption For Amendments To Municipal Code Section 17.156.150; and Adopted Resolution 9215
Lark McNeill, Consultant and Wes Ervin, Principal Planner presented this item.
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Webber
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
Mayor Pittman: AT&T Proposal To CPUC To Remove Coverage From The Area- An Issue For Rural Population. (Letter To Be Sent)
2. Correspondence - None
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56PM.
ATTESTED:
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Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk
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