January 07, 2025~8:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 3
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
January 07, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
OPEN SESSION 8:00 PM
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone, Krysi Riggs, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, and Mayor David Pittman
OPEN SESSION
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adoption of the Agenda
1 January 07, 2025~8:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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REGULAR BUSINESS – Action Calendar
1. SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS On November 5, 2024, the General Municipal Election was held concurrently with the Statewide General Election. The election results, as certified by the County Clerk-Recorder, were accepted and adopted on December 17, 2024 by the City Council through Resolution No. 9332. The resolution confirmed the election of the following individuals as City Council Members for the City of Oroville: Scott Thomson; Janet Goodson; and Chuck Reynolds.
The swearing-in ceremony will mark the official start of their terms and acknowledge their commitment to serving the residents of Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED –
CONDUCT A SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS DECLARED IN RESOLUTION NO. 9332 AND RECOGNIZE THEIR COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE.
2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR FOR 2025
The Council will select the Vice Mayor of the Oroville City Council for 2025.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL LEAVE THE CURRENT VICE MAYOR IN PLACE; OR
2. NOMINATE AND APPOINT A NEW VICE MAYOR BY AT LEAST FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
3. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS The Mayor may appoint Council Members to various Committees, Commissions and Boards for appointments expiring in January or February 2025 or leave existing assignments the status quo. Once the Mayor has made these assignments, the Council will vote to confirm the assignments.
ACTION REQUESTED –
MAYOR TO ASSIGN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSS ASSIGNMENTS AND VOTE TO CONFIRM OR DENY ASSIGNMENTS.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to January 21, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Oroville City Council Chambers Accommodating Those Individuals with Special Needs – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Oroville encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process. If you have a special need in order to allow you to attend or participate in our public meetings, please contact the City Clerk at (530) 538-2535, well in advance of the regular meeting you wish to attend, so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Documents distributed 2 January 07, 2025~8:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 3 for public session items, less than 72 hours prior to meeting, are available for public inspection at City Hall, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, California.
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KAYLA REASTER, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK/ELECTIONS OFFICIAL RE: SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2024
SUMMARY
On November 5, 2024, the General Municipal Election was held concurrently with the Statewide General Election. The election results, as certified by the County Clerk-Recorder, were accepted and adopted on December 17, 2024 by the City Council through Resolution No. 9332. The resolution confirmed the election of the following individuals as City Council Members for the City of Oroville:
1. Scott Thomson
2. Janet Goodson
3. Chuck Reynolds
The swearing-in ceremony will mark the official start of their terms and acknowledge their commitment to serving the residents of Oroville.
DISCUSSION
The County Clerk-Recorder certified the results. Following the receipt of the certified results, they were adopted by means of a resolution.
The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by the Assistant City Clerk, Kayla Reaster, and will include the administration of the oath of office. This event symbolizes the transition of leadership and the dedication of the incoming members to uphold the responsibilities of their roles.
The swearing-in of newly elected officials is an essential ceremonial and procedural act that reaffirms democratic governance. The City of Oroville looks forward to working collaboratively with the incoming Council Members to achieve community goals. 4 Item 1.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial impacts associated with this ceremonial event.
ACTION REQUESTED –
CONDUCT A SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS DECLARED IN RESOLUTION NO. 9332 AND RECOGNIZE THEIR COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A – Certified Election Results
Resolution No. 9332
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KAYLA REASTER, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
RE: APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR FOR 2025
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
SUMMARY
The Council will select the Vice Mayor of the Oroville City Council for 2025.
DISCUSSION
The Vice Mayor is appointed by Majority Vote of the City Council.
The City of Oroville (“City”) Charter Article 8 Section 1a provides in relevant part:
“There shall be a vice mayor who shall be appointed by the city council to hold office at the pleasure of the council...The appointment and removal of the vice mayor may be made by a majority vote of the council.”
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
1. The City Council will leave the current Vice Mayor in place; or
2. Nominate and appoint a new Vice Mayor by at least four members of the City Council.
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CITY OF OROVILLE
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR PITTMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KAYLA REASTER, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
RE: COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND
BOARDS
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
SUMMARY
The Mayor may appoint Council Members to various Committees, Commissions and Boards for appointments expiring in January or February 2025 or leave existing assignments the status quo. Once the Mayor has made these assignments, the Council will vote to confirm the assignments.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Council Policy and Resolution #8813, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees unless otherwise specifically provided by statute or City Charter. The role of the Council is to advise and consent (i.e. approve or reject), however, the Council may not substitute its desired appointments for that of the Mayor. This appointment authority shall not extend to citizen appointments to the Planning Commission, the Parks Commission, the Arts Commission, or the Citizen’s Oversight Committee related to Measure U, which shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
The Mayor shall announce his appointments at or before a properly noticed regular or special meeting of the City Council Agenda which lists this matter as an item for action to be taken. A vote of the council shall be taken. Appointments must be approved by a majority of the council present at the meeting. Appointments shall expire each year unless otherwise announced by the Mayor prior to the appointment.
The Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control appointment shall be for two or four years.
FISCAL IMPACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Mayor assign Council Members to various assignments, discuss assignments and vote to confirm or deny assignments.
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CITY OF OROVILLE COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS 2024
David PittmanEric SmithKrysi RiggsJanet GoodsonTracy JohnstoneShawn WebberScott Thomson ALUC - Airport Land Use X
1, Alt Airport Manager
ARTS COMMISSION A X
1, Alt Community Development Director
BCAG - Butte County Assoication of Governments X A
1, Alt City Administrator or City Engineer
BCAQCB - Butte County Air Quality Control Board A X
1, Alt City Administrator or Director of Community Develop
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE X A
1, Alt City Administrator
Citizens Oversight Committee X A X
2, Alt Finance Director
COCC - Butte County Continuum of Care A X
1, Alt Director of Community Development
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/ INTERGOVERNMENTAL X X X
3 City Administrator
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES A X
1, Alt City Administrator
LOAN ADVISORY HOUSING and ECONOMIC DEVEL X X X
3 Business Assistance and Housing Director
ODBA - Oroville Downtown Business Assoication X A
1 PIO
ORAC - Oroville Recreation Area Committee A X
1, Alt PIO
SBF - Supplemental Benefit Committee X X A X A A
3, 3 Alt Program Specialist
SC-OR - Sewerage Commission Oroville Region X A
1, Alt City Engineer
Wyandotte Creek - Groundwater Management A X
1, Alt City Engineer
Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control X A
1 Director of Community Development
TOURISM X
1 PIO
VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK X 1 City Administrator
Oroville Dam Citizen Advisory Commission X X A 1, 1 alt City Administrator Butte Choice Energy Authority (BCEA) A A X X 2, 2 Alt Community Development Director LAFCO Appointed by BC City Selection Committee
X - Voting Member A - Alternate Member
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CITY OF OROVILLE COMMITTEE AND BOARD ASSIGNMENTS 2024
Committee or Board Meeting Date Meeting Time
ALUC - Airport Land Use 3rd Wednesday 9:00 AM
ARTS COMMISSION 2nd Tuesday 4:00 PM
BCAG - Butte County Assoication of Governments 4th Thursday 9:00 AM BCAQCB - Butte County Air Quality Control Board 4th Thursday 10:00 AM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2nd Wednesday 3:00 PM
Citizens Oversight Committee 4th Tuesday Quarterly
COCC - Butte County Continuum of Care 2nd or 3rd Monday 1:00 PM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/ INTERGOVERNMENTAL(w/County) As Needed LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Various
LOAN ADVISORY HOUSING 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM
ODBA - Oroville Downtown Business Assoication 1st Thursday 9:00 AM ORAC - Oroville Recreation Area Committee 1st Friday 10:00 AM SBF - Supplemental Benefit Committee 4th Wednesday 2:00 PM SC-OR - Sewerage Commission Oroville Region 4th Wednesday 5:00 PM Wyandotte Creek - Groundwater Management 4th Thursday 2:00 PM Butte County Mosquito & Vector Control 2nd Wednesday 4:00 PM TOURISM 3rd Thursday 9:00 AM
VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK 3rd Monday 6:45pm
Oroville Dam Citizen Advisory board 4th Friday - Quartely 10:00 AM Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) 1st Monday 5:30 PM
LAFCO 1st Thursday 9:00 AM
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CITY OF OROVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 8813
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
WHEREAS, it has long been held that unless a Charter of a city expressly provides for municipal control over a particular concern, general state law would prevail; and WHEREAS, the Oroville City Charter does not provide for municipal control over boards, commissions, and committees appointments and the Council has not previously adopted a policy related thereto; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 40605 provides that an elected mayor shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees with the approval of the city council; and
WHEREAS, the California Attorney General has opined that Government Code Section 40605 establishes an advice and consent relationship; and WHEREAS, even though the Council has previously followed the process as outlined in Government Code 40605, the Council believes that it is necessary to formalize the process for making boards, commissions, and committee appointments for the City of Oroville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Oroville City Council as follows:
1. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees unless otherwise specifically provided by statute or City Charter.
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may not substitute its desired appointments for that of the Mayor. This appointment authority shall not extend to citizen appointments to the Planning Commission, the Parks Commission, the Arts Commission, or the Citizen's Oversight Committee related to Measure U, which shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
A. Example of appointment process:
1. Example 1 - The Mayor names Person 1 to a committee. The Mayor makes a motion and a Councilmember makes a second to the motion. The vote is 4-3, with 4 Councilmembers voting in support of the motion. The motion passes and Person 1 is appointed to the committee.
2. Example 2 - The Mayor names Person 1 to a committee. The Mayor makes a motion and a Council Member makes a second to the motion. The vote is 3-4, with 4 Councilmembers voting in opposition of the motion. The motion fails and Person 1 is not appointed to the committee. The Mayor names Person 2 to the committee. The Mayor makes a motion and a Councilmember makes a second to the motion. The vote is 4-3, with 4 Councilmembers voting in support of the motion. The motion passes and Person 2 is appointed to the committee.
2. The Mayor shall announce his or her appointments at or before a properly noticed regular or special meeting of the City Council Agenda which lists this matter as an item for action to be taken. A vote of the council shall be taken. Appointments must be approved by a majority of the council present at the meeting. Appointments shall expire in February of each year, unless otherwise announced by the Mayor prior to the appointment. 00068737.1
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oroville at a special meeting on September 5, 2019, by the following vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Hatley, Pittman, Thomson, Goodson, Smith, Draper, Reynolds None
None
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott E. Huber, City Attorney
Chuck Reynol^C Mayor
ATTEST: ^
Jackfid Glover, Assistant City Clerk
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