OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Op Oroville, CA. 95965
CITY January 21, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
INCORPORATED 190%
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson (absent), Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, 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 54956.9(d)(2), the Council met with the City Administrator and the City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation - one case.
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.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Council met 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 - Assistant City Attorney David Ritchie reported that the Liebert, Cassidy, and Whitmore opinion on the City Charter will be made a public document.
Direction was given, no action was taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Reynolds
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith
AYES: Council Members) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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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. Kevin Thompson presented this item to the City Council, who accepted it for information.
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item:
Donna Pulley, Levi Kniss, Daniel Drake, Bonita Malone, Earl Lewis, Frank Johnson, Angel Yang, Toby Dowd, Pastor David Goodson, Don Noble, Lisa Torres, Bryan Williams, Frank Martin, Bill Bynum, Josh Jamison, Carol Zanon and Annette Robinson.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Vanessa Gist, The CameraMan, Bryan Williams, Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Council Member Webber: Thanked those that attended the OCDC event at the Southside Community Center in Oroville. He spoke on the MLK day celebration and requested an update on Bedrock Park in regard to the project timeline.
Vice Mayor Smith: Spoke on his attendance at the International Sportsman's Expo in Sacramento. There was a "Visit Oroville" recreation booth set up at the event.
Council Member Goodson: Spoke on the MLK Day event at the Southside Community Center with Pastor Kevin Thompson. There was a record crowd in terms of attendance, with over 300+ attendees. She thanked Jordan's Crossing for their hard work and efforts that went into the event.
2. Administration Reports
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development: Announced that there will be a 311 program update to come at the next meeting.
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Announced that CalWater will be holding a public hearing, he provided the details of this hearing. He announced that fluoride will be removed from the City water by April of this year.
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk: Provided the City Council with an update in regard to current Public Record Act statistics.
Frederick Mayo, Director of Public Works: Announced that the CMMS Pavement Management program will take approximately 45 days for integration. In addition, the Lott Home RFP for dry rot repair and painting closed today and the Cal Oak RFP has been posted. There will be a decorative fence update for the Table Mountain Bivd at the next City Council meeting.
Lastly, he announced that the SR 162 project will be wrapped up on February 18, 2025.
January 21, 2025~4:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 7 Jason Wines, Interim Chief of Police: Reported on the Citizen RIIMS 2.0 Records Management System, mentioned that there will be a swearing-in ceremony at the next meeting for 2 new officers. He provided the following statistics from the City's flock cameras: 430 hot list alerts received; 200+ vehicles were stolen, and they assisted in one kidnapping. Lastly, he announced there will be a "Coffee with the Chief" event at Mugshots on January 29, 2025 from 8:30AM-10:00AM.
Amy Bergstrand, Director of Business Assistance and Housing: Reiterated that her December 2024 monthly report can be found in the correspondence section of the agenda packet. There will be an opening event of the Lincoln Street Apartments on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10AM.
Chris Tenns, Assistant Fire Chief: Firefighters are still down south assisting with the fires in the Los Angeles area. They will be staying down there in preparation for the next wind event.
Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance: Announced there will be a Banking RFP to come.
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.
The Consent Calendar passed by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES:
Mayor Member 8) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
1. CONTINUATION OF AGREEMEEMENT WITH LIVE VIEW TECH (LVT) FOR MOBILE
SURVEILLANCE CAMERA TRAILER SUBSCRIPTION
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
The City Council approved and authorized the City Administrator to sign 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 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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2. APPROVAL OF THE CALRECYCLE TCU20 LOCAL TIRE WASTE CLEANUP GRANT The City Council approved the CalRecycle TCU20 Tire Waste Cleanup Grant in the amount of $40,000.00 by adopting Resolution No. 9341.
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 adopted the language on 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).
4. SURPLUS OF AGED MISCELLANEOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT AND TRANSFER TO INDIAN
VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The City Council declared various fire rescue equipment as surplus and transferring the equipment to the Indian Valley Volunteer Fire Protection District (IVFPD).
AUTHORIZATION TO SURPLUS AND SELL VEHICLES, CARGO, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Bill Speer.
The City Council approved the surplus and sale of vehicles, cargo, and miscellaneous items that are no longer cost-effective to maintain, repair, or store. They provided direction to staff to reach out to various non-profit organizations in the area to see if they would be interested in the surplus equipment first.
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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6. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICE AT ALL CITY FACILITIES TO BUTTE COMMUNITY SERVICES This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.
The City Council approved a professional services agreement (Agreement No. 3533) 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 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Members) Johnstone and Webber
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 (PCE)
The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Subsection 13.30 of the Oroville Municipal Code. In order to continue to move forward with PCE, changes in the City Municipal Code are needed
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: David Goodson.
The City Council waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 1884 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Members) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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8. PRIORITY DISPATCHING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City Council approved the implementation of Priority Dispatching within the City of Oroville for the Fire Department by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Webber AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
9. MUNICIPAL CODE DISCUSSION WITH REGARD TO VACANT BUILDINGS The City Council had 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 following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: David Goodson.
Direction was provided to staff to seek what options are available to mitigate issues with vacant buildings.
10. OPTIONS FOR FILLING VACANT TREASURER POSITION
The City Council considered the options for filling the vacant City Treasurer position. The City Council voted to put this matter on the ballot in 2026 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
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11. REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OROVILLE'S ANNUAL
ROTARY ROUNDUP
The City Council voted to approve a table for 8 at a cost of $600.00 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Goodson AYES: Council Members) Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pittman
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Johnstone: Airport Day Donation (seconded by Goodson and Webber)
2. Correspondence
i. 555 Oro Dam Blvd E - Alcohol Beverage License
ii. 2401 5th Avenue - Alcohol Beverage License
ili. 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 (PHs) CalWater
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51PM.
Kaml Reaster Khil father
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk
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