OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
C Oroville, CA. 95965
November 19, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
NCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
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
The Council held a Closed Session on the following:
1. 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.
2. 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 reportable action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by students from Ophir Elementary School,
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Riggs 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 submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan, TJ Jensen, Bill Speer, Brent Moore.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Webber: Provided the public with an update on the Thanksgiving dinner being held at the Oroville Rescue Mission on Wednesday, November 27* from 11am-3pm.
Council Member Johnstone: Stated that she attended the recent Continuum of Care meeting in which she learned about a free workshop being held on December 5, 2024 from 2-3:30PM in Chico regarding fair housing practices.
Vice Mayor Smith: Spoke on new billboards that have went up on Hwy 99. There were four new billboards inviting those driving by to visit Oroville and all that it has to offer. He reminded the public that the Parade of Lights will be happening on December 14th.
Mayor Pittman: Announced that on December 9, 2024 there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the lighting of the Green Bridge.
2. Administration Reports
Frederick Mayo, Director of Public Works: Provided Council with a storm update. The Christmas garland has been put up throughout the downtown area. He reported that the fence went up around Bedrock park 2 months ago, and since then, it's been constantly vandalized. Electrical work at the park is complete, and the Montgomery and Myers Street striping is being completed.
Ron Belser, Code Enforcement Manager: Provided the Council with October Code Enforcement stat update. 149 active cases, 65 closed, 60 opened.
Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance: Introduced new Account Manager, Josh Dodson to the ouncil. She reported on the last Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting. The sales ta evenue was not what was projecte
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Reminded the Council that the Fireworks discussion will continue on December 3, 3034 (the next regularly scheduled council meeting).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 4 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.
Motioned by: Council Member Riggs 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
1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1833 AMENDING CHAPTER 9 SECTION 04.030
CITY PARKS USE REGULATIONS INCORPORATING LANGUAGE RESTRICTING CAMPING
IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES
The Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance 1833 amending Chapter 9, section
04.030 of the Oroville Municipal Code incorporating language to restrict camping in parks and public spaces. Additionally, the Council authorized the Ordinance going into effect on February 1,
2. ACCEPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STANDARD AGREEMENT 22A-CDBG-PI-HA-10002 AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Council accepted the 2023A Community Development Block Grant Program Income Only Agreement No. 23A-CDBG-PI-HA-10002, in the amount of $920,930 plus future receipts of $579,070 and approved the budget adjustment indicated in the fiscal impact of the staff report, dated November 19, 2024.
3. REQUEST FOR $600.00 CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE WHITE CRANE DANCERS FOR
THE UPCOMING CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
The Council approved a $600.00 contribution from the community events fund to support the hiring of the White Crane Dancers for the Chinese New Year Celebration.
4. STREETLIGHT DATA SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
The Council approved an annual subscription to Streetlight Data, premium planning solutions.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
5. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Bill LaGrone, Chief of Police presented this item to the Council.
The Council authorized the payment for necessary facility maintenance projects made at the Public Safey Facility over the last five months in an amount not to exceed $13, 150.00.
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Thomson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: Council Member Riggs
ABSENT: Council Member Goodson
ABSTAINED: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
6. AGREEMENT WITH CLEANRITE-BUILDRITE FOR REPAIRS AND WATER BARRIER TO BE
COMPLETED AT CITY HALL IN THE BASEMENT
Frederick Mayo, Director of Public Works presented this item to the Council.
The Council authorized the Director of Public Works to execute an agreement with Cleanrite- Buildrite for the required construction and repair of existing window well and water barrier for the City Hall basement located at 1735 Montgomery street, Oroville, CA.
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson 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
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7. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE)
FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Chris Tenns, Chief of Fire presented this item to the Council.
The Council directed staff to work on three-year agreement with CalFire for fire protection services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 5:15PM - APPEAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE GOLD CREEK COMMONS TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION This appeal was withdrawn by the appellant before the meeting began.
UBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEM
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. PG&E Notice Rate Increase
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01PM.
KatReat Lilitar
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk
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