OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
OF Oroville, CA. 95965
September 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
This agenda was published on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5PM. The 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
Present Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, 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 - No announcement.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by students from Ophir Elementary School.
3. Adoption of Agenda -
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. BUTTE COUNTY TAX MEASURE PRESENTATION
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan and Bryan Williams.
Butte County officials Sheriff Kory Honea, and District Attorney Mike Ramsey presented information regarding their proposed sales tax measure that will be on the November ballot.
ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Brian Wong; Spencer Holton; Rhonda Magnusson; Heather Gray; Bonnie Malone; Linda Oslin (provided handout - shown in agenda packet); The CameraMan; Bill Speer and Celia Hirschman.
September 17, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports -
Vice Mayor Smith - Spoke on the upcoming Salmon Festival. Handouts were provided to the public.
Council Member Webber - Spoke on the Prop 36 Outreach event that took place at the Oroville State Theatre on September 16, 2024. He thanked everyone who attended.
Council Member Goodson - Reported that on the 3rd Monday of every month the NAAP holds a regularly scheduled meeting. She mentioned several things that were spoken on at the meeting including Measure E.
Council Member Riggs - Spoke on Bedrock Park and request an update on Hewitt Park (in which Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development supplied).
Mayor Pittman - Spoke on the service that was put on for Bud Bolt. He mentioned that it was a very nice event and informed the public of the need for more docents at the various museums throughout the City of Oroville.
2. Administration Reports -
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development - Gave kudos to the Director of Code Enforcement, Ron Belser for his amazing Civic 101 class that was recently put on for members of the public.
Fred Mayo, Director of Public Works - Provided the City Council with an update on the museums and mentioned that they'd be open and free to attend for the public during the Salmon Festival due to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Additionally, Mr. Mayo provided an update on the Airport as there will be a drive-in movie event on October 12 in the evening, and a fly in event during the morning.
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police - Reported to the City Council that traffic enforcement on Montgomery Street has been more stringent as of lately, as the public and Council have requested.
Amy Bergstrand, Director of Housing and Business Assistance - Reported that a public meeting will be held on September 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM regarding CDBG grants.
Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance and Assistant City Administrator - Reported that she will be providing an actuarial update on pensions during the second meeting of October. She mentioned a conversation on sustainability will be had afterwards.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 10 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.
Consent Agenda passed by the following vote with the exception of Item 8, which was voted on separately.
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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)
The City Council 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" RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG
ADDICTION AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT
The City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 36, a ballot initiative being called the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.
SUPPORT LETTER FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY CHANGES IN CALIFORNIA The City Council approved a letter in support for property insurance policy changes in California; and authorized all Council Members to sign.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND MAKING ASSOCIATED FINDINGS
The City Council adopted a resolution declaring the City-owned property listed below as Exempt Surplus Land and make associated findings.
-3235 Burlington Ave., (APN 035-096-004) .13 acres.
SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE CATALYST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The City Council approved a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services, in the amount of $100,000, through the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Application.
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6. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY THE OROVILLE HMONG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The City Council approved a fee waiver request from the Oroville Hmong New Year Festival Committee, in the amount of $6,415, for Police Services relating to the 2024 Oroville Hmong New Year Festival, to be held October 12th and 13th at the Nelson Avenue Sports Complex.
7. CONVERT COLLECTIONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR III POSITION TO COLLECTIONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR I|
The City Council approved the request to convert the currently allocated Collections Systems Operator I position to a Collections Systems Operator II.
NAACP BUTTE COUNTY 4TH ANNUAL INVITATION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE TABLE
The City Council authorized the purchase of a table to attend the 4th Annual NAACP Dinner for $700.00 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Riggs AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Council Member Goodson
9. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2024.
10. LETTER OF SUPPORT OF THE NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
The City Council approved the attached Letter of Support of the Northwest Lineman College.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR POSITION The City Council approved the position of Community Navigator job description; deleted two Municipal Law Enforcement allocations; and added two Community Navigator allocations at the same pay scale as the Municipal Law Enforcement by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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12. NEW PAY SCALE FOR THE MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORMENT OFFICERS, OPOA NON-
SWORN UNIT
The City Council adopted a new pay scale for the Municipal Law Enforcement officers (MLE), Non-Sworn Units (OPOA), and placement of MLE's into the pay scale by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Thomson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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]
No public hearings this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment received for this item.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items -
Council Member Goodson - Proposed to invite Superintendent Spencer Holton to the next City Council meeting to discuss the importance of passing Bond E for the Oroville City Elementary School District. This request was seconded by Vice Mayor Smith.
Vice Mayor Smith - Requested support for the City Council to send a Letter of Support of Measure E. Council Member Webber seconded this request.
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2. Correspondence
i. Butte County Affordable Housing Development Corporation - Letter
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47PM
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Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor September 17, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6