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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
November 05, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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2. Send an Email by 2:00 PM the day of the meeting to [email protected]. All comments emailed will be provided to the Council Members for their consideration.
If you would like to address the Council at this meeting, you are requested to complete the blue speaker request form (located on the wall by the agendas) and hand it to the City Clerk, who is seated on the right of the Council Chamber. The form assists the Clerk with minute taking and assists the Mayor or presiding chair in conducting an orderly meeting. Providing personal information on the form is voluntary. For scheduled agenda items, please submit the form prior to the conclusion of the staff presentation for that item. Council has established time limitations of three (3) minutes per speaker on all items and an overall time limit of thirty minutes for non-agenda items.
If more than 10 speaker cards are submitted for an item, the time limitation would be reduced to one and a half (1.5) minutes per speaker for that item. If more than 15 speaker cards are submitted for non-agenda items, the first 15 speakers will be randomly selected to speak at the beginning of the meeting, with the remaining speakers given an opportunity at the end. (California Government Code §54954.3(b)).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is prohibited from taking action except for a brief response from the Council or staff to statements or questions relating to a non-agenda item.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney to discuss Real Property Negotiations regarding 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive 95965
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to the Public Employee appointment of the Interim Police Chief.
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3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – Two cases.
4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. PENSION UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY UPDATE
Every fall the City receives an updated Actuarial report from CalPERS. This report contains information regarding the CalPERS unfunded accrued liability (UAL) that is of great concern to the City. The report contains information regarding the success (or lack thereof) of the investment earnings achieved by CalPERS for each year.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT 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.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 7 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.
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2024 AS HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing November 2024 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9326 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL ACCOUNT FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RETIREES FOR FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENDITURES
The City Council will consider the distribution of medical account funds to eligible fire department retirees for future medical expenditures.
ACTION REQUESTEDAPPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL ACCOUNT FUNDS TO FOUR FIRE
DEPARTMENT RETIREES, EITHER VIA CASHOUT OR ROLLED OVER INTO A TAX-FREE ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES.
3. AMENDMENT TO PAYROLL TIME KEEPING POLICY
The City Council may consider updates to the City’s Payroll Time Keeping Policy.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE UPDATES TO THE CITY’S PAYROLL TIME KEEPING POLICY
4. CONTRACT WITH CIVIC PLUS FOR CITY WEBSITE REDESIGN
The City Council will consider utilizing Civic Plus to redesign and host the City’s website, utilizing the Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Fund, in the amount of $42,287.95. Annual cost after implementation would be $19,415.25.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CITY WEBSITE REDESIGN TO CIVIC PLUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,287.95 FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND $19,415.25 ANNUALLY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SIGN.
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5. STATE ROUTE 162 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROJECT – BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND CONSULTANT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR DESIGN AND SUPPORT
SERVICES
The City Council will consider a design contract amendment and budget adjustment in the amount of $163,148.00 for the State Route (SR) 162 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Project for construction/design support, as-built drawings, and record-of-survey/monumentation efforts. This additional work is required to complete the project.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR MARK THOMAS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN SUPPORT, AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, AND RECORD-OF-SURVEY DOCUMENTS AND MONUMENTATION.
6. 2025 CITY OF OROVILLE MEETING SCHEDULE
The City Council may consider adopting the proposed meeting schedule for the 2025 year.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE REVISED CITY OF OROVILLE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE. .
7. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the Regular Meeting Minutes of the October 15, 2024 City Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. UPDATE ON THE MISSION ESPERANZA PALLET SHELTER PROJECT AND REQUEST FOR
GRANT FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
The City Council will receive a presentation from Suzi Kochems, city consultant, regarding the Mission Esperanza Project.
Additionally, Council will consider approving a Housing Program Fund grant in the amount of $100,000 to Mission Esperanza for operating expenses until Mission Esperanza begins servicing clients at the new shelter site.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING MISSION ESPERANZA.
2. APPROVE GRANT REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO MISSION ESPERANZA
TO BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL GAP UNTIL THE MISSION IS ABLE TO OPEN ITS DOORS AND ACCEPT NEW CLIENTELE.
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9. RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING CALFIRE 66-HOUR WORKWEEK
The City Council shall consider approving an amendment to the CAL FIRE contract, reducing the current workweek from 72 hours to 66 hours. This amendment will result in an annual increase in contract costs of approximately $693,067. It is estimated that the change in workweek will increase costs by approximately $404,289 this fiscal year.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 9327 DIRECTING STAFF TO BRING BACK AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CALFIRE CONTRACT INCREASING FIREFIGHTER STAFFING LEVELS IN AN AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $404,289 FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY $5,431,753 FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES 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]
10. 4:30PM - MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to solicit comments regarding modifications to the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) First Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9324 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
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11. 5:00PM - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 SECTION 04.030 CITY PARKS USE REGULATIONS INCORPORATING
LANGUAGE RESTRICTING CAMPING IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES The City Council shall consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 9, section 04.030 of the Oroville Municipal Code incorporating language to restrict camping in parks and public spaces.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. INTRODUCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9 SECTION 04.030 OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPING IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES;
2. WAIVE THE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 1883 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 SECTION 04.030 CITY PARKS USE
REGULATIONS INCORPORATING LANGUAGE RESTRICTING CAMPING IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES;
3. DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR A SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING.
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control District
ii. CalWater WaterSense Excellence Award Announcement
iii. PG&E Notice Rate Change Rates (A.24-09-014)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on November 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
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