OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 19, 2024
MEETING MINUTES
INCORPORATED 1906
This agenda was posted on March 15, 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 4:00pm.
Present: Council Members) Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
Note: Council Member Webber was not present at roll call, came into meeting at 4:02pm.
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - Two cases.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to consider an extension to the agreement related to the following position:
City Attorney.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - No action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by students from Ophir Elementary School.
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by Council Member Goodson; Seconded by Council Member Riggs
AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. 2023 YEAR END FIRE REPORT
Accepted for information.
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.
Speaker 1: Janice White
Speaker 2: Ron Whaler
Speaker 3: Anna (zoom)
Speaker 4: Brian Wong
Speaker 5: Edward Hall
Speaker 6: Bill Speer
Speaker 7: TheCameraMan
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith - Reported that the first Civic 101 class was well attended and fantastic. He mentioned that there is still room open for the next class if there are individuals still interested in signing up.
Mayor Pittman- Thanked City staff for the Arbor Day Celebration and putting it together.
2. Administration Reports
Scott Huber, City Attorney - Reported on a ruling issue on supreme court case. There will be an informational email sent to Council with more information.
Brian Ring, City Administrator - Provided an update regarding committees, provided City Council with CalWater information.
Heather McCafferty, Museum Curator - Shared the designation of the CF Lott Home becoming a historic site. She extended an invitation to attend the plaque presentation Friday, May 22nd at 11am at the Lott Home.
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director - Spoke on the upgraded airport fuel card reader, updated Council on the next Community Outreach Meeting (03.21.2024 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers). Director Mayo spoke on the appraisal event happening on April 16 at Bolt's Antique Museum, reported crack sealing to be furnished by end of day tomorrow.
Amy Bergstrand, Business Assistance/ Housing Director - Provided a CDBG application update- Nelson Pointe application submitted today - PLA to be submitted this week.
March 19. 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 8 Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police - 2 Officers completed the training program, 2023 Officer of Year, Dispatcher of Year, and MLE of the Year recognized.
Chris Tenns, Fire Chief - Spoke on a shared truck within the organization.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned for adoption by Council Member Riggs; 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
1. DONATION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS TO THE CHINESE TEMPLE
ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE DONATIONS FOR THE CHINESE TEMPLE ACCEPTED THE DONATIONS.
2. REQUEST TO WAIVE ADMISSION FEE FOR ANTIQUE APPRAISAL EVENT AT THE BOLT'S
ANTIQUE TOOL MUSEUM
ADMISSION FEE WAIVED FOR THE ANTIQUE APPRAISAL EVENT AT BOLT'S ANTIQUE TOOL MUSEUM.
3. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023.
4. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2023.
8. 2O2I AND LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR YEARS 2021 AND 207H, SUBMITTAL OF A PLA STREAMLINE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR YEARS AUTHORIZED STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT IF AWARDED; AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9234 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM.
6. OROVILLE CITY EMPLOYEE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OCEMAP) AUTHORIZED REQUESTED MODIFICATION TO THE OCEMAP.
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7. RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BUTTE COUNTY FOR OPHIR ROAD
REHABILITATION PROJECT
1. APPROVED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND BUTTE COUNTY FOR OPHIR RD. REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND
2. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9235 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OROVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF BUTTE FOR THE OPHIR ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT.
8. PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GEAR LOCKERS
AUTHORIZED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR LOCKERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,985.00.
9. FINANCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF CAL WATER ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER GRANT
1. ACCEPTED THE INCREASE FOR THE ANNUAL CAL WATER FIREFIGHTER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, 151.39; AND
2. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GEAR KEEPERS, RETRACTABLE LANYARDS AND A BATTERY CHARGING STATION.
10. PURCHASE OF BOSCH CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL SOFTWARE
QUIPMEZE THE PURCHASE OF BOSCH CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT.
11. AMENDMENT TO CAPITAL PROJECT TASK ORDER 3 AMENDMENT WITH ROLLS,
ANDERSON & ROLLS
DIRECTED THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCEED WITH THE TASK ORDER AMENDMENT DISCUSSED ABOVE WITH ROLLS ANDERSON & ROLLS CIVIL ENGINEERS.
12. CALRECYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TDA22 TIRE-DERIVED AGGREGATE GRANT
PROGRAM
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9236 - APPROVAL OF THE CALRECYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 TDA22 TIRE-DERIVED AGGREGATE GRANT PROGRAM
13. CALRECYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TRP16 RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9237 - APPROVAL OF THE CALRECYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 TRP16 RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
14. PROPOSED STRIPING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR MONTGOMERY STREET Fred Mayo, Public Works Director presented this item.
PROVIDED DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO PROCEED AS PLANNED.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Warren Jensen, and Bryan Williams.
15. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRIBUTION OPTIONS
Mayor Pittman and Council Member Webber presented this item.
APPROVED A CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 TO SUBMIT TO THE OROVILLE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW.
Motioned by Council Member Webber; Seconded by Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Smith
16. APRIL 18, 2024, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY
AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF ONE TABLE
Motioned by Council Member Webber; Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Smith
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing and staff will present the item and answer Council questions.
- The hearing is opened for public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event of more than ten (10) speakers, time will be limited to one and a half (1.5) minutes.
Under Government Code 54954.3, the time for each presentation may be limited - Speakers are requested to provide a speaker card to the City Clerk Public comment session is closed and then the Council will debate and take action Those wishing to speak at the public hearings below, but unable to attend before 5pm, may request that the council consider holding the public hearing after 5pm by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-538-2535. Please submit request 24 hours before the meeting.
Individuals may email comments for council consideration to [email protected]
17. 5:00PM - SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZC) 23-03, AMENDING SECTION 17.12.060 (TREE PRESERVATION), SECTION 17.12.065 (OAK TREE LOSS MITIGATION) AND SECTION 17.48.070 (TREE REMOVAL PERMITS) OF THE OROVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE (OMC)
Connor Musler presented this item.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1877 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING SECTION 17.12.060 "TREE PRESERVATION", SECTION 17.12.065 "OAK TREE LOSS MITIGATION", AND SECTION 17.48.070 "TREE REMOVAL PERMITS" AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman NOES: Council Member Riggs
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
* WILL RETURN AGAIN WITH STAFF CLARIFICATION ; RE: CEQA.
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Warren Jensen, Bill Speer and Bryan Williams.
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18. 5:00PM - SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZC) 24- 02; CHANGING
THE SECTION'S TITLE FROM SECOND DWELLING UNITS TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.16.010.
Lark McNeill presented this item.
APPROVED THE SECOND READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE 1878 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 17.16.010 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Motioned by Council Member Goodson; Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Mayor Pittman
NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
*Item to return at a later date.
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bryan Williams.
19. 5:15PM - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2023 - FEATHER RIVER
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT NEXUS FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE
INCREASES
CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL MAY 21, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
›ouncil Member Webber - Requested that the Council revisit the Preferred Loca contract Ordinance
Council member Goodson - Requested that the Council receive an update soon regarding the Gateway project.
2. Correspondence
i. Monthly Report from the Oroville Police Department
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ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29PM.
ATTESTED APPROVED:
Main other
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Cler avid Pittman, Mayi
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