OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 16, 2024
CITY BING MEETING MINUTES
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This Agenda was posted on July 12, 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, Scott Thomson, Shawn Webber, Janet Goodson, Krysi Riggs, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following
1. 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 - No action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Riggs
3. Adoption of Agenda -
Motioned by Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF OROVILLE FROM BUTTE COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH
Erin Cox from Butte County Public Health presented this item.
Butte County Public Health presented the City of Oroville with a Certificate of Appreciation for the City's partnership in tackling the most recent Shigella outbreak in the community.
2. SR162 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLIST/DISABLED MOBILITY AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
Moji of Ghirardelli & Associates, and Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works presented this item to the Council.
The City Council was briefed on the status of the SR-162 Safety Improvement Project.
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 : TheCameraMan
Speaker 2 : Bill Speer
Speaker 3 : Bryan Williams
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Thomson: Thanked CalFire for their work with the Thompson fire. well.
Vice Mayor Smith: Mosquito Vector Control Board - West Nile reported in Butte County.
Council Member Goodson: Spoke on election coming up.
Mayor Pittman: Spoke on letter from Pioneer School District re: Increase in fees.
2. Administration Reports
Fred Mayo, Public Works Director: Provided update Re: New Museum Curator - Statistics given re: Dept Statistics.
Amy Bergstrand, Business Assistance and Housing Director: Handout provided with most recent housing stats.
July 16, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 20f9 Ruth Duncan, Finance Director: First Payroll with new software- gave kudos to the finance team.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
1. JOB DESCRIPTION EDITS TO ACCOUNTING MANAGER POSITION
COUNCIL APPROVED THE EDITS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER.
2. REQUEST TO OPERATE BUSINESS OUT OF RESIDENCE
APPROVED MS. MILLS' REQUEST TO OPERATE A NONMEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS FROM HER HOME.
3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LINDGREN'S CANINE CONSULTATION
SERVICES
APPROVED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LINDGREN'S CANINE
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MONTHLY BASIC POLICE SERVICE DOG PROFICIENCY MAINTENANCE TRAINING.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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]
July 16,2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 9 Mayor Pittman opened Public Hearing at: 5:30 PM and closed it at 5:45 PM
5. PUBLIC HEARING 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION THE COUNCIL APPROVED SUBMITTAL OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION, CDBG PROGRAM INCOME, AND TO SOLICIT INPUT AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITIZENS OF OROVILLE; AND
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9287-A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2024 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM.
Motioned by Council Member Thomson Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A LETTER OF INTEREST AND DIRECTION TO EXPLORE A
FUTURE AGREEMENT WITH PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR FURTHER ACTION.
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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7. DISCONTINUANCE OF FLUORIDATION OF DOMESTIC WATER PROVIDED BY
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY TO CITY OF OROVILLE
ADOPTED RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
Motioned by Council Webber Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: Council Member Riggs
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
8. COMMUNITY MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTED CHRIS HIX TO THE PARKS COMMISSION WITH A TERM THAT EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2028; AND
APPOINTED JOHN ZILICH II AND SOR THAO, AND REAPPOINT NATALIE SHEARD AND
GLENN ARACE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ALL WITH TERMS THAT EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2028.
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
9. PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2024-25 PROPERTY TAX ROLL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9292 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING DIRECT ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2024- 2025 PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSITION 218 CERTIFICATION OF TAX BILL LEVY.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by Council Member Goodson Smit, Mayor! Membrannstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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10. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 1, 2, 4, 6-8
1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9288 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; AND
2. AUTHORIZED ANY NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT. IT IS PROPOSED THAT THERE BE NO ASSESSMENTS CHARGED TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CBAD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 DUE TO A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Webber, Thomson, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ZONES 3, 5, 9
1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9289 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE CONSOLIDATED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; AND
2. AUTHORIZED ANY NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT. IT IS PROPOSED THAT THERE BE NO ASSESSMENTS CHARGED TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CBAD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 DUE TO A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Motioned by Council Goodson Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Member(S) Thomson, Webber, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSTONE, MAYOR PITTMAN
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2. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY'S, ZONES 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, APE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9290 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE
CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; AND
2. AUTHORIZED ANY NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT.
Motioned by Council Member Thomson Seconded by Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Webber, Riggs, Goodson NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAINED: Council Member Johnstone, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
13. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, ZONES 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 12, 14, 15, 17
1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9291 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OROVILLE
CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; AND
2. AUTHORIZED ANY NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT.
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Webber, Riggs, Goodson, Johnstone, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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14. ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO BE LEVIED ON THE 2024-25 TAX ROLL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9293 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY OF BUTTE THE VALIDITY OF THE LEGAL PROCESS USED
TO PLACE DIRECT CHARGES (SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS) ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSITION 218 CERTIFICATION OF TAX BILL LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Motioned by Council Member Riggs Seconded by Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Webber, Riggs, Goodson, Johnstone, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
15. LETTER OF SUPPORT IN MARYSVILLE'S DISASTER DECLARATION
SEE FOR THE OMAR SILEN SUPPORT OF DECLARING A
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Webber, Riggs, Goodson, Johnstone, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
Vice Mayor Smith: Feeding cat problem by the Levi, would like it to be addressed.
Council Member Goodson: Would like an update on the Gateway Project.
Council Webber: Preferred local contractor Ordinance review.
Council Riggs: Fireworks
July 16, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 8 of 9 Bill Speer commented on this item.
2. Correspondence
Pioneer Union Elementary Notice
ii. Petition to Council
ili. Butte County Mosquito- Notice
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned 6:57PM. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on August 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
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