OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Ny Oroville, CA. 95965
A LO
ENCORPORATED 190% February 04, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Tracy Johnstone (absent), Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber (absent), 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 to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position title: Department Heads and Contract employees.
2. 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 - No reportable action taken; direction given.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Thomson.
3. Adoption of Agenda -
Motioned by: Vice Mayor Smith Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS
Interim Chief of Police Jason Wines swore in the new officers of the Oroville Police Department, Mauricio Moreno and Jason Young.
February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
2. SOUTHSIDE SIDEWALK INITIATIVE
Council Member Goodson provided a presentation on a sidewalk initiative in South Oroville.
Council provided direction to staff to look into what kind of funding may be available for this initiative.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Levi Kniss, Pastor David Goodson, Teri Dubose - Congressman LaMalfa representative.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Tom Turk, Loni Lind - CalWater, and Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Mayor Pittman: Made an announcement on the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon going in on Spencer and Oro Dam Blvd.
Council Member Reynolds: Spoke on an upcoming concert by the South Oroville African American Historical Society being held at the State Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Council Member Thomson: Spoke on his attendance at the inauguration of President Trump. Stated he was very impressed by Congressman LaMalfa and his staff, they were exemplary.
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded the public that on March 15, the City of Oroville will again be named Tree City USA, following tradition.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Reported that the meetings had with the federal and state lobbyists went well. The meeting was to discuss City of Oroville's priorities.
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk: Made an announcement of an unscheduled vacancy on the Oroville Planning Commission and notified the public on how to apply, should they be interested.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Provided the Council with the latest Code Enforcement statistics in regard to cases, etc. There will be 2 more demolitions happenings in Southside due to safety concerns.
Frederick Mayo, Director of Public Works: Gave an update in regard to the personnel who worked the storm this past weekend. He also spoke on the Chinese New Year event.
He asked that any flooding questions regarding the Argonaut Basin, be directed to him.
Jason Wines, Interim Chief of Police: Thanked staff. Expressed he's been amazed at the comradery and shared image of success that staff have for the organization.
February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
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.
Items 2 and 3 were voted on separately. The other items were passed by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
1. BROOKDALE DRIVE EMERGENCY CULVERT REPAIR
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9343 approving a budget adjustment on the emergency repair completed on two 48" corrugated metal culverts on Brookdale Drive.
2. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ALL DEEDS OFFERED BY DEDICATION FOR
PUBLIC USE WITHIN THE MISSION OLIVE RANCH SUBDIVISION
The City Council approved Resolution No. 9344 accepting all deeds offered by dedication for public use within the Mission Olive Ranch Subdivision by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith Noes: None
Abstained: Mayor Pittman
Absent: Council Members) Johnstone and Webber
3. RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING CALFIRE 66-HOUR WORKWEEK
The City Council approved 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 from a 72 Hour workweek to a 66 Hour workweek by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Reynolds Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Members) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith Noes: Mayor Pittman
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Members) Johnstone and Webber
February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
4. EVENT COORDINATOR FEE FOR GONZALO "PEEWEE" CURIEL / EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 1112 FOR CITY AIRPORT FLY IN EVENTS The City Council approved a financial contribution of $5,000 to the Oroville Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) be used to offset costs associated with 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 approved an 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 approved the minutes of 01.07.2025 Special Meeting, 01.07.2025 Regular Meeting and 01.21.2025 Regular Meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7. AGREEMENT WITH CATALIS FOR CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT - 311 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The City Council approved the selection of Catalis as the service provider for the City's 311 system and authorized the City Administrator to execute the necessary agreements and oversee the implementation process by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
8. PRESENTATION FROM ALL AMERICAN WELDING FOR NEW SAFETY FENCING FOR
TABLE MOUNTAIN BLVD
The City Council reviewed the proposed designed fences, selected one they liked and provided direction to staff to look into what funding options may be available to cover the cost of this project.
February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
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 approved the contract with David Griffith Architects for services related to Code and Cost Analysis of converting 2000 Challenger Avenue to a public safety facility by the following Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith Ayes: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
10. APPROVAL OF DIGITAL SIGNATURE POLICY
The City Council adopted a digital signature policy to ensure a secure, efficient, and legally recognized method for gathering electronic signatures. They adopted Resolution No. 9342 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Thomson Seconded by: Council Member Goodson Ayes: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman Noes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Council Member(s) Johnstone and Webber
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38PM.
me Keaste Vilita
layla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk avid Pittman, Mayo
February 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5