February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6
OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
February 04, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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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: Tracy Johnstone, Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, 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 54957, the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position title: Department Heads and Contract employees.
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2. 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. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS
Interim Chief of Police Jason Wines will swear in the new officers of the Oroville Police Department.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
2. SOUTHSIDE SIDEWALK INITIATIVE
At the request of Council Member Goodson and Mayor Pittman, Council Member Goodson will provide a presentation on a sidewalk initiative in South Oroville.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION; AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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. BROOKDALE DRIVE EMERGENCY CULVERT REPAIR
The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution regarding an emergency repair completed on two 48” corrugated metal culverts on Brookdale Drive.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9343 AND AUTHORIZE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,288.00 INTO FUND 1001170 FOR STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE. (5/7 VOTE REQUIRED)
2. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ALL DEEDS OFFERED BY DEDICATION FOR
PUBLIC USE WITHIN THE MISSION OLIVE RANCH SUBDIVISION
The City Council shall consider approving a resolution accepting all deeds offered by dedication for public use within the Mission Olive Ranch Subdivision.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 9344 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
3. RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING CALFIRE 66-HOUR WORKWEEK
On November 5, 2024, the City Council directed staff to bring back a contract amendment to the CAL FIRE contract, reducing the current workweek from 72 hours to 66 hours. This amendment will result in an annual increase in contract costs of approximately $693,067. It is estimated that the change in workweek will increase costs by approximately $335,527 this fiscal year.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 9345 RATIFYING CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE CALFIRE CONTRACT INCREASING MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE (BY APPROXIMATELY $335,527 – BRINGING TOTAL CONTRACT TO $5,431,753 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25) ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONING FORM A 72 HOUR WORKWEEK TO A 66 HOUR WORKWEEK.
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4. EVENT COORDINATOR FEE FOR GONZALO "PEEWEE" CURIEL / EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 1112 FOR CITY AIRPORT FLY IN EVENTS On behalf of Council Member(s) Webber, Johnstone, and Goodson City Council shall consider a financial contribution of $5,000 to the Oroville Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) / Gonzalo “Peewee” Curiel to be used to offset costs associated with City Fly In events at the City Airport.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE A $5000 CONTRIBUTION TO EXPERIMENTAL AIRPORT ASSOCIATION / GONZALO “PEEWEE” CURIEL IN SUPPORT OF CITY FLY IN EVENTS AT THE CITY AIRPORT.
5. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CMA PAINTING INC. FOR THE
LOTT HOME PAINTING AND DRY ROT REPAIR PROJECT
The City Council shall consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with CMA Painting Inc. for the Lott Home Painting and Dry Rot Repair Project.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH CMA PAINTING INC. FOR THE LOTT HOME PAINTING AND DRY ROT REPAIR PROJECT.
6. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the minutes of 01.07.2025 Special Meeting,
01.07.2025 Regular Meeting and 01.21.2025 Regular Meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. AGREEMENT WITH CATALIS FOR CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT – 311 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The City of Oroville desires to implement a new community engagement tool known as a 311 system. This system will enhance communication between the City and its residents by providing an efficient platform for reporting and addressing community issues, such as maintenance requests, service inquiries, and non-emergency concerns. After a thorough evaluation of multiple proposals, Catalis has been selected as the service provider for the new 311 system.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE THE SELECTION OF CATALIS AS THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CITY’S 311 SYSTEM; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINSTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS.
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8. PRESENTATION FROM ALL AMERICAN WELDING FOR NEW SAFETY FENCING FOR
TABLE MOUNTAIN BLVD
The City Council shall consider authorizing the execution of an agreement with All American Welding for the design and construction of fencing for Table Mountain Blvd.
ACTION REQUESTED -
REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO PUBLIC WORKS STAFF REGARDING THE FENCING CONCEPTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF FENCING.
9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CODE AND COST ANALYSIS OF 2000 CHALLENGER
AVENUE FOR CONVERSION TO A SECOND PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY The City Council shall consider approving the contract with David Griffith Architects for services related to Code and Cost Analysis of converting 2000 Challenger Avenue to a public safety facility.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR 2000 CHALLENGER AVENUE ANALYSIS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
10. APPROVAL OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE POLICY
The City Council shall consider adopting a digital signature policy. The City of Oroville currently relies on traditional wet signatures for most of its documentation, including contracts, agreements, and other official records. The increasing shift towards digitalization has prompted the need for a secure, efficient, and legally recognized method for electronic signatures.
Implementing a Digital Signature Policy will enable the City to leverage technology to improve workflow, reduce paper usage, and expedite processes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE PROPOSED DIGITAL SIGNATURE POLICY, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9342 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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.
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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
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on February 18, 2025 at 4:00PM.
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