OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
May 21, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
INCORPORATED 1006 OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
This agenda was published for public viewing on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:30PM. The video from this meeting can be found on our website at www.cityoforoville.org or on our YouTube Channel.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs (absent), Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
Staff Members: Brian Ring, City Administrator; Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance; Amy Bergstrand, Director of Business Assistance and Housing Development; Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk; Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Manager; Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police; Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development; Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Case Name(s) Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): (2 Cases)
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. C. §54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Brian Ring, City Administrator; David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney; Elizabeth Ehrenstrom, HR Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Department Heads
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Direction given, no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by students from Ophir Elementary School.
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3. Adoption of Agenda -
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing Public Works Week, May 19-25, 2024 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9250 and authorized the Mayor to sign.
Bryan Downer of Public Works accepted this resolution on behalf of the department.
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.
The following members) of the public submitted public comment: The CameraMan; Bill Speer and Shannon McGovern.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Thomson: Thanked Pee Wee Curiel for the Fly In event at the Oroville Airport.
Council Member Johnstone: Also thanked Pee Wee for the event and spoke on the Continuum of Care meeting that she had attended.
Vice Mayor Smith : Spoke on the upcoming Juneteenth event at 3PM planned at MLK Park. He also spoke on fund raising efforts for the annual Fireworks Celebration hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Webber : Spoke on the Fly In event and thanked John Zilich Il's crewfor the work being done on Oro Dam Blvd. Webber also spoke on OCDC (Oroville Community Development Coalition) workshop due to be held on Wednesday the 29t at the Convention Center.
Council Member Goodson: Recognized Mayor Pittman for representing the Council at the Hmong American Veterans event. She thanked the veterans, and the Mayor.
Mayor Pittman: Spoke on the Hmong American Veterans event. Mentioned that he presented them with a resolution and plaque in recognition.
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2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Spoke to Council on the Butte County Fire Safe Council seeing grant support in the form of a support letter. Mr. Ring also spoke on the recent Shigella outbreak and the City's quick response when partnered with Butte County Public Health.
Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director: Spoke on his recent Civic 101 Public Works Workshop. It was a huge success, and he thanked Fred Mayo, Public Works Director.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 5 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.
The City Council adopted the Consent Calendar by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
1. NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESOLUTIONS The City Council adopted the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 9253 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Resolution No. 9255 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Resolution No. 9254 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL
LAW CITIES
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2. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION LIST FOR SUBMITTAL TO CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) FOR FUNDING COMPLIANCE
The Council adopted Resolution No. 9251 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oroville Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
3. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAVEMENT MANGAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Council directed Brian Ring, City Administrator, to proceed with the issuing of Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates.
4. PENSION FUNDING POLICY UPDATE
The Council approved the City's Pension Funding Policy.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Council adopted the drafted May 7, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. ANNUAL USE OF "MILITARY EQUIPMENT" AS DEFINED IN THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police presented this item to the Council.
The Council received public input and approved the report by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
7. EDWARDS MINI STORAGE PROJECT AT 2560 FEATHER RIVER BOULEVARD, ZONING AMENDMENT ZC 24-01 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINI-STORAGE OVERLAY (MS-O)
DISTRICT
Kristina Heredia, Associate Planner presented this item to the Council.
The Council adopted the Notice of Exemption as the appropriate level of environmental review for this project and waived the first reading and introduced by title only, Ordinance No. 1898 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Oroville City Council Approving Zoning Code Amendment ZC 24-01 Establishing A Mini- Storage Overlay (MS-O) District On Approximately 3.46 Acres Of Land Located At 2560 Feather River Boulevard by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Members) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman May 21, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 7 Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
8. FUND BALANCE POLICY AMENDMENTS
Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance presented this item to the Council.
The Council approved the recommended amendments to the City's Fund balance policy by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
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]
9. 5:15PM - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 19, 2024 - FEATHER RIVER
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT NEXUS FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE
INCREASES
Brian Ring, City Administrator presented this item to the Council.
The Council resumed the public hearing which was initiated on December 5, 2023, continued to December 19, 2023, and again continued to March 19, 2024 with regard to consideration of adopting the Feather River Recreation and Park District Park Impact Fee Nexus Study along with an eight-year phased in approach to implement the new Park impact fees.
No action was taken on this item.
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10. 5:20PM - 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
This item was presented by Lark McNeil, a consultant for the City of Oroville.
The Council approved the second reading with revisions and introduced 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.
This item was tabled to return at a later date.
11. 5:20PM - PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING OF ZONING CHANGE (ZC) 24-03, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.16.150, 17.32.010, 17.34.020, AND 17.36.010
REGARDING MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
Wes Ervin, Principal Planner presented this item to the Council.
The Council approved the second reading and introduced by title only, Ordinance No. 9215- An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Oroville Amending Section 17.16.150,
17.32.010, 17.34.020, And 17.36.010 Of The Oroville Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Food Vending by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Thomson Ayes: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Thomson, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Riggs
Abstained: None
12. 5:25PM - CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE FLUORIDATION
Brian Ring, City Administrator and Loni Lind from CalWater presented this item to the Council.
The Council considered whether California Water Service (CalWater) should continue to be - required to add fluoride to drinking water that is provided to its customers residing within the City of Oroville. The Council received input from the community and tabled this item to a later date.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment: Angela Martin; Celia Canalia; Michelle Bucur and Margie Hunt.
Direction given to staff to bring item back at the end of June/beginning of July.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Thomson: Discussed enlarging the flagpole currently at City Hall. Council Member Webber seconded that request. Also was the request for a Local contractor ordinance and what that may look like/entail. Council Member Webber also seconded this request.
2. Correspondence
i. Oroville Police Department Monthly Report
ii. Arbor Day Foundation Names Oroville Ca 2023 Tree City USA Press Release
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM.
Lord Reaster Sile elean
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