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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
January 21, 2025
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 before 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: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, 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 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and the City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – one case.
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2. 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.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations related to the following bargaining units: All Represented Units.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. HAVEN OF HOPE ON WHEELS PRESENTATION
Haven of Hope on Wheels is a mobile outreach program. The initiative aims to provide essential services to underserved and vulnerable populations within our community.
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 - 6 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. CONTINUATION OF AGREEMEEMENT WITH LIVE VIEW TECH (LVT) FOR MOBILE
SURVEILLANCE CAMERA TRAILER SUBSCRIPTION
The City Council shall consider approval and authorization for a continued agreement with Live View Tech for a 12-month period, beginning Jan 1, 2025, through Dec 31, 2025, for the cost of $37,746. From December 2023 through December 2024, the City of Oroville operated under an agreement with Live View Tech (LVT), and American company, for the use of a mobile security camera trailer system. The cost for this 13-month agreement was $40,891.50, paid monthly at $3,145.50.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE TRAILER CAMERA LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF OROVILLE AND LIVE VIEW TECH; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT.
2. APPROVAL OF THE CALRECYCLE TCU20 LOCAL TIRE WASTE CLEANUP GRANT The City Council shall consider approving the CalRecycle TCU20 Tire Waste Cleanup Grant in the amount of $40,000.00
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9341 - APPROVING THE CALRECYCLE TCU20 LOCAL TIRE WASTE CLEANUP GRANT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. CONSIDER AND ADOPT SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEAMSTERS AND THE OROVILLE CITY EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION AND THE OROVILLE MANAGERS
ASSOCIATION TO INCLUDE REQUIRED LANGUAGE TO ENROLL AND ESTABLISH EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS IN their MEDICAL PLANS
The City Council shall consider the adoption of the attached side letter agreement between Teamsters Security Fund and the City of Oroville to establish employer contributions toward medical insurance for the Oroville City Employee’s Association (OCEA) and the Oroville Manager’s Association (OMA).
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE ATTACHED SIDE LETTER LANGUAGE FOR THE OROVILLE CITY EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION AND OROVILLE MANAGER’S ASSOCIATION.
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4. SURPLUS OF AGED MISCELLANEOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT AND TRANSFER TO INDIAN
VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The City Council shall consider declaring various fire rescue equipment as surplus and transferring the equipment to the Indian Valley Volunteer Fire Protection District (IVFPD). After losing all their equipment in the Dixie Fire, the IVFPD is operating on a limited budget and can use this surplus equipment, even though the items are outdated and no longer in active use in our city.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE SURPLUS OF AGED MISCELLANEOUS FIRE EQIPMENT TO THE INDIAN VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS AND SELL VEHICLES, CARGO, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The City Council shall consider approval of the surplus and sale of vehicles, cargo, and miscellaneous items that are no longer cost-effective to maintain, repair, or store.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. DECLARE THE SPECIFIED VEHICLES, CARGO, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS SURPLUS.
2. APPROVE THEIR SALE THROUGH THE NEXT AVAILABLE SURPLUS AUCTION OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICE AT ALL CITY FACILITIES TO BUTTE COMMUNITY SERVICES The City Council shall consider approval of a professional services agreement for janitorial services for all City facilities to Butte Community Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000.00 per month or $48,000.00 annually.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3533 - AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT ALL CITY FACILITIES, WITH BUTTE COMMUNITY SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
7. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 13.30 OF THE OROVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
WITH PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
The City Council shall consider the introduction of an ordinance to amend Subsection 13.30 of the Oroville Municipal Code. Staff continue to work with Pioneer Community Energy (PCE), a Community Choice Aggregator, to transition power supply responsibilities from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to PCE. The anticipated transition date is targeted for the fall of 2026. In order to continue to move forward with PCE, changes in the City Municipal Code are needed.
ACTION REQUESTED -
WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1884.
8. PRIORITY DISPATCHING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City Council shall consider approving the implementation of Priority Dispatching within the City of Oroville. This initiative is designed to optimize the use of fire rescue resources by categorizing medical calls based on urgency and diverting non-emergency transport calls to the City ambulatory service. By doing so, the goal is to free up City fire engines for urgent emergencies, reduce the strain on City, County and State fire engines, and ensure resources are deployed efficiently.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY DISPATCHING WITHIN THE CITY OF OROVILLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
9. MUNICIPAL CODE DISCUSSION WITH REGARD TO VACANT BUILDINGS The City Council shall have a discussion on how vacant buildings in the community that are not under construction or repair, not in compliance with City code, are contributing to blight, or are not being appropriately monitored and maintained can be problematic to crime, economic development and to property values. Options to address this issue, which include actions outlined in Chapter 9 of the Oroville Municipal Code will be discussed.
ACTION REQUESTED -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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10. OPTIONS FOR FILLING VACANT TREASURER POSITION
The City Council shall consider the options for filling the vacant City Treasurer position. The City Treasurer position has been vacant since the untimely passing of former Treasurer, Karolyn Fairbanks. The City Council chose to not appoint a new Treasurer and instead put the matter before the voters at the November election. With nobody filing to run for this vacancy, and with the voters of the City voting down Measure J (which would have deleted the position of Treasurer), the Council must choose to appoint a replacement of put this matter on the ballot in November of 2026. Pursuant to Government Code section 36512, the City Council may select the process by which the vacancy may be filled.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. THE COUNCIL HAS THE OPTION TO MAKE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT OR TO ORDER A SPECIAL ELECTION. IF THE COUNCIL DESIRES TO MAKE A
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, THE COUNCIL SHOULD DETERMINE THE DEADLINES AND A TIMELINE FOR THE PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT.
2. GIVEN THE LACK OF DUTIES THAT THE TREASURER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR (INVESTMENT OVERSITE), AND THE FACT THAT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES
HAVE OTHER MEANS TO BE ADDRESSED, STAFF RECOMMEND PUTTING THIS MATTER ON THE BALLOT IN 2026.
11. REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OROVILLE’S ANNUAL
ROTARY ROUNDUP
The City Council shall consider the purchase of a Platinum level sponsorship for the Rotary Club of Oroville’s Annual Rotary Roundup. The Rotary Club of Oroville has been a cornerstone in our community, contributing to various charitable projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. Their Annual Rotary Roundup is a flagship event that brings together community members, businesses, and civic leaders to support local causes and foster community spirit.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF OROVILLE’S ANNUAL ROTARY ROUNDUP AT THE COST OF $1,500.00; OR
2. APPROVE A LOWER LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP (INCLUDING SPONSORING A TABLE); OR
3. MAKE NO SPONSORSHIP.
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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]
None this meeting.
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. 555 Oro Dam Blvd E – Alcohol Beverage License
ii. 2401 5th Avenue – Alcohol Beverage License
iii. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report – December 2024 iv. 01.10.2024 – Thank You Card from Butte County Office of Education v. Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) CalWater
Upcoming Public Hearing on Water Utility Improvements and Rates in Oroville Every three years, California Water Service (Cal Water), a water utility provider in Oroville, is required to submit an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), to review and set their rates so they reflect the actual cost of serving water to the community. This process involves a thorough review of operations, finances, and service, along with proposed infrastructure improvement projects across all Cal Water service areas so that rates reflect the current cost of January 21, 2025~4:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 8 of 8 operating, maintaining, and upgrading their water system to provide safe, clean, reliable drinking water.
Members of the community are welcome to participate in Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) to learn more about the proposed projects in your area. There are two hearings scheduled on Thursday, January 23rd at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
If you are interested in participating in the hearing, you may do so by:
Joining online via these links:
1:00 PM Link
6:00 PM Link
If you are interested in providing comments, you must dial 1-800-857-1917, and then dial 6032788# when prompted.
Members of the public may also listen on the phone by dialing the above 1-800 number.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on February 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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