OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
OP Oroville, CA. 95965
RNIA August 20, 2024
ALLO REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 190% MINUTES
This agenda was posted on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:30PM. A video recording of 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, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson (absent), Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items this meeting.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - None.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Webber
3. Adoption of Agenda -
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer, Linda Draper, Terri Walk
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Webber - Provided an update on when the Oroville High School Cheer Team will receive their champion ring (On August 28, 2024, 7:30PM at Oroville High School). Council Member Webber motioned for staff write a letter of support for Prop 36.
Mayor Pittman seconded the motion.
Mayor Pittman - Reported that he attended the Helms Powerplant 40th Anniversary.
Council Member Thomson - Council Member Thomson motioned for staff to write a letter of support re: the stopping of rising insurance costs in our area. Council Member Webber seconded the motion.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator - Stated that Calwater is currently working to remove the fluoridation from the water that is provided to their customers. Mr. Ring will report back on this when there is an update.
Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works - Provided the Council with a Hwy 162 Project update and mentioned that Ghiradelli is doing a great job,
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement - Provided the Council with a Code Enforcement Report update, including latest statistics.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 9 (not including item 8) were adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
Consent calendar Items 1-7, and 9 were adopted in the following motions:
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
1. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER THE CITY OF OROVILLE 2012 HAULMARK CARGO TRAILER #73 TO THE HOPE CENTER/CITY WORKS PROGRAM
The Council authorized the transfer of the City of Oroville enclosed cargo trailer #73 to the Hope Center/City Works Program by approving Resolution 9305.
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2. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
JENNIFER ARBUCKLE CONSULTING
The Council approved Resolution 9306, amending the professional services agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for grant management and SB 1383 Compliance, extending the term through Fiscal Year 2024/25 (FY 2024/25) and increasing hourly rate from $95/hour to $125/hour.
3. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SALARY AND WAGES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT
The Council approved Resolution 9294, allowing a budget adjustment of $34,486.95 in the salary and wages budget for the Code Enforcement Department for fiscal year 2024-25 to account for the advancement of Code Enforcement Technicians who have attained certifications to promote to Technician III.
4. NELSON AVE GRIND & PAVE - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
The Council approved a supplemental budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000 for an additional 3,000 square feet of grind and pave near the Nelson Ave. and Highway 70 off-ramp intersection.
5. AGREEMENT WITH J&C INVESTIGATIONS FOR OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
The Council approved Resolution 9307, for an agreement with J&C Investigations for background investigations for the Oroville Police Department.
6. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LINCOLN STREET SENIOR APARTMENTS The Council approved a Letter of Support to the Richman Group for the proposed Lincoln Street Senior Apartments.
7. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR FOGG AVENUE APARTMENTS
The Council approved a Letter of Support to the Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) for the proposed Fogg Avenue Apartments.
8. REQUEST FOR THE CITY TO PURCHASE A TABLE AT THE OROVILLE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE ANNUAL BBQ
The Council approved a purchase of table at the Oroville Economic Alliance Annual BBQ on Thursday, August 29 at Riffles Resort.
This item was removed from the Consent calendar and voted on immediately after the adoption of Consent Calendar.
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: Vice Mayor Smith
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9. APPROVAL OF THE 08.06.2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Council approved the August 6, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN GRANTS PASS V. JOHNSON AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXECUTIVE ORDER N-1-24
This item was presented by David Ritchie, Assistant City Attorney; Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police; and Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement.
Staff provided a high-level factual overview of the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Grants Pass. Johnson, along with the State of California's Executive Order N-1-24. In addition, staff also provided a summary of the proactive efforts that have been implemented in the City to assist unhoused individuals in need. Council directed staff to bring this item to the Executive Committee for further discussion and direction.
11. CONSIDERATION TO MODIFY TOWER AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VERIZON WIRELESS
This item was presented by Paul Walker (Verizon Rep., virtual); and Brian Ring, City Administrator.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Mayor Pittman NOES: Vice Mayor Smith
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
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12. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL MASTIC TO PREP FOR MYERS AND
MONTGOMERY MICRO SURFACING PROJECTS
This item was presented by Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works.
The Council will approved a $100,000.00 budget adjustment for mastic placement along Myers and Montgomery to prepare the road's surfaces for micro surfacing expected to occur this Fall.
This was approved by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Webber Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
13. AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE PARCEL OF LAND AT 1859 EHMANN STREET, OROVILLE, CA 95966
This item was presented by Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police.
The Council authorized the purchase parcel of property at 1859 Ehmann St., Oroville, CA (also known as parcel 012-212-080-000) to be used for parking expansion at the City of Oroville Public Safety Facility by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
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14. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT IN NEW POLICE VEHICLES
This item was presented by Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police.
The Council authorized the expenditure of funds previously authorized in the FY 2024 / 2025 budget for the purchase and installation of Emergency Equipment in (5) five new Police vehicles by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
15. CONTRACT FOR CONTINUED CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES WITH THE
BUTTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
This item was presented by Jess Darnell, Assistant Chief of Police.
The Council approved Resolution 9302, approving a new contract with the Butte County District Attorney's Office to continue investigative services for specific child abuse cases by the following Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
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16. AGREEMENT WITH BUTTE COUNTY FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA 17 ZONE 2 ALLEYS
This item was presented by Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement.
The Council approved Resolution 9309, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the County of Butte for partial reimbursement for alley maintenance of service area 17 Zone 2 alleys by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
17. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FRED MAYO, PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
This item was presented by Brian Ring, City Administrator.
The Council adopted Resolution 9310, approving an amendment to the employment contract with Fred Mayo, Public Works Director that would advance Mr. Mayo from step F, $158,025 annual salary to Step G, $166,345 annual salary by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
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18. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PATRICK PIATT, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
This item was presented by Brian Ring, City Administrator.
The Council adopted Resolution 9311, approving an amendment to the employment contract with Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director, that would advance Mr. Piatt from Step D, $142,619 annual salary to Step E, $150, 123 annual salary by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. 5:15 PM - RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA24-01 AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC24-01
This item was presented by Kristina Heredia, Associate Planner.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended to the City Council approval of Zoning Code Amendment ZC24-03 to rezone APNs 012-085-006 and 012-085-005 from Public or Quasi-Public Facilities (PQ) to Downtown Mixed Use (MXD). Includes General Plan Amendment GPA24-01 to change the land use designation from Public to Mixed Use. The agenda item was approved by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: None
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items -
Council Member Thomson: Requested that staff provide an update on both the Liberty Pole, as well as the pole out front of City Hall. He reiterated that he'd like to make the flag pole outside of city hall as large as possible.
Council Member Webber: Requested an update on Bedrock Park in regard to what is needed during construction, etc.
Council Member Riggs: Requested an update on the Gateway Project on behalf of Council Member Goodson.
2. Correspondence - None received
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21PM.
Kant Renter San then
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor August 20, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9