OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
CALIFORNIA Oroville, CA. 95965
November 05, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 190% MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson (absent), Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Council met 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 met with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to the Public Employee appointment of the Interim Police Chief.
3. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - Two cases.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - led by Tracy Johnstone.
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by Council Member Goodson, Seconded by VM Smith.
AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. PENSION UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY UPDATE
Chris and Mike Myers of NHA advisors presented this item to the Council with Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance.
ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan and Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Webber: Mentioned that election day is here, encouraged folks to get out there and exercise their right to vote. He thanked Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk for all of the hard work and dedication that went into running a successful election season. Mr.
Webber also thanked Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Manager for his teams part in making sure compliance was met during the election season. Mr. Webber thanked Public Works for the amazing work done on Montgomery Street in regards to the new pavement and striping work. Lastly, Mr. Webber mentioned the Oroville Rescue Mission's Christmas Dinner and shared details of the event with those present.
Vice Mayor Smith: Mentioned that he attended and AMVETS event. Additionally, he spoke on the Veteran's Day Parade. Mentioned that the turnout was well, despite the rain.
Mayor Pittman: Spoke on attending the DWR Floating Classroom event. Mentioned that it is an amazing program for adults, and children.
2. Administration Reports
Chief Chris Tenns: Showed Council the newest Fire engine and explained that the trucks moving forward will have the same look.
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development: Gave the Council an update on the Food Truck Village - the application has been submitted but the site plan is still being worked on.
Amy Bergstrand, Director of Housing and Business Assistance: Reported to Council that on October 29, 2024 the CDBG Application period opened. Amy submitted the City's application by the end of the hour once it had opened. Additionally, the First Time Home Buyer Program was awarded 1.5 million dollars from CDBG.
Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Manager: Spoke on air conditioning units and noted that the OPD is working on locating individuals involved in the theft that officed at the local Veteran's of Foreign Wars office.
Frederick Mayo, Director of Public Works: Reported that the mastic work has been finished for the season. Power has been restored at Bedrock Park o October 29th by PG&E.
There were 837 visitors to the Oroville Museums last month (October 2024).
November 05, 2024~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6 Brian Ring, City Administrator: Thanked Amy for the CDBG application submittal on behalf of the City. Additionally, Mr. Ring thanked Ruth Duncan's staff in finance for the software transition that has occurred (Tyler for timekeeping).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 7 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.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2024 AS HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9326 and Authorized the Mayor to sign.
2. DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL ACCOUNT FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE FIRE DEPARTMENI
RETIREES FOR FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENDITURES
The City Council approved 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 approved updates to the City's Payroll Time Keeping Policy.
4. CONTRACT WITH CIVIC PLUS FOR CITY WEBSITE REDESIGN
The City Council approved the award to utilize 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, and authorized Staff to sign.
5. STATE ROUTE 162 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROJECT - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND CONSULTANT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR DESIGN AND SUPPORT
SERVICES
The City Council approved 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.
6. 2025 CITY OF OROVILLE MEETING SCHEDULE
The City Council adopted the proposed meeting schedule for the 2025 year.
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7. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of the October 15, 2024 City Council meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. UPDATE ON THE MISSION ESPERANZA PALLET SHELTER PROJECT AND REQUEST FOR
GRANT FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
The City Council received a presentation from Suzi Kochems, City Consultant, regarding the Mission Esperanza Project.
Additionally, Council approved 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.
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Webber
9. RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING CALFIRE 66-HOUR WORKWEEK
Chief Chris Tenns of CalFire presented this item to the Council.
The City Council approved 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 authorized the Mayor to sign.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, NOES: Mayor Pittman
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
I0. 4:30PM - MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Aou Earstrand, Director of Business and Housing Assistance presented this item to the Called at 4:50PM
The City Council conducted a public hearing to solicit comments regarding modifications to the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) First Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines and adopted Resolution No. 9324 - A Resolution Of The Oroville City Council Authorizing Modifications To The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) First Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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 Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police presented this item to the Council.
Called at 5:01PM
The City Council introduced a series of changes to an ordinance amending Chapter 9, section
04.030 of the Oroville Municipal Code incorporating language to restrict camping in parks and public spaces. The second reading will come back on the second meeting of November 2024.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Riggs, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control District
ii. CalWater WaterSense Excellence Award Annoncement
ili. PG&E Notice Rate Change Rates (A.24-09-014)
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 6:10PM.
KenkReas Aal tione
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk
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