OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
OF Oroville, CA. 95965
February 18, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
NCORPORATED 190₺ MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Scott Thomson (Absent), Chuck Reynolds, 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 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 - Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Reynolds
3. Adoption of Agenda -
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
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTATION Harris and Associates presented their findings following the initial Pavement Management Program baseline inspections and the City Council accepted it for information.
February 18, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan; Jeff Walberg; Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
Vice Mayor Smith - Spoke on an upcoming Arbor Day celebration being held at the Oroville Convention Center on March 15th from 10am-4pm.
Mayor Pittman - Spoke on a tour of South Feather Water and Power that he took with staff members Brian, Pat, and Fred. The tour provided an overview of the district. Notified the public that the emergency sink hole repair on Mitchell and Bridge Street was completed by a local contractor.
Council Member Reynolds - Invited everyone to the South Oroville African American Historical Society Gospel concert on February 22nd at the Oroville State Theatre.
Council Member Webber - Echoed Reynolds sentiments on the Gospel concert. He also spoke on a free movie event being held on at the Oroville State Theatre on February 23rd sponsored by Jordan Crossing Ministries.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator - Met with CalWater - they will be filing a motion for defluorination. The State Fire Marshall released the map of High Fire Severity Zones last week.
He will email it to staff.
Jason Wines, Interim Police Chief - Announced that in the last month there has been more qualified applicants for the available jobs in the last month that there was in all of 2024. There will be a swearing in of new officers to come. He announced that the Citizen RIIMS 2.0 update has occurred. Lastly, Wines will work with the PIO to get more press releases out on a regular basis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1-7 and 9 were adopted in one action by the Council. Items 8 was removed and was discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: None
February 18, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7
1. INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
The City Council adopted the Statement of Investment Policy for the City of Oroville for the current calendar year by adopting Resolution No. 9350.
2. RESOLUTION TERMINATING BUTTE CHOICE ENERGY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9347 termination Butte Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Authority(JPA).
3. RESOLUTION REQUESTING MEMBERSHIP IN PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY AND
APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AS AMENDED THROUGH AMENDMENT NO. 5
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9349 requesting membership in Pioneer Community Energy and approving the amended and restated JPA as amended through Amendment No. 5.
4. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE INCLUDING THE 3% COST OF LIVING INCREASES
The City Council approved the revised salary schedule as presented.
5. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROVER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT LLC TO EXTEND EXPIRATION DATE The City Council approved the amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Trover Construction Project Management LLC to extend the contract for an additional two (2) years to perform contractor services for the City of Oroville Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation (OOR) Program and inspection services for the First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Program. The City Council approved this by adoption of Resolution No. 9348.
6. LOTT HOME PAINTING AND DRY ROT REPAIR PROJECT - FUND CORRECTION The City Council approved the correction that the funds for the Lott Home Painting and Dry Rot Repair Project are to come from the Capital Improvement Project Fund.
7. SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING OF SELF-HELP HOUSING
The City Council approved the Mayor to sign and transmit the attached letter to Representative Doug LaMalfa's office, advocating for increased federal funding for the USDA Rural Development mutual self-help housing program.
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8. SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1218 BIRD STREET The City Council approved the selling residential property located at 1218 Bird Street by adoption of Resolution No. 9346 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Members) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Member Webber
9. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved and adopted the Regular Meeting Minutes of 02.04.2025.
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. TABLE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE - OPERATIONAL UPDATE, REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 COURSE IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEW OF 2024 AND 2025 PROJECT LISTS
The City Council received an operational update from Bob Collier, of Table Mountain Golf Club, Inc. The City Council also authorized the reimbursement of $18,789.50 to Table Mountain Golf Club, Inc. for projects completed on the golf course in calendar year 2023; approved projects completed in 2024; and approved projects proposed for 2025 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. MARKET RATE HOUSING FEE DEFERMENT AGREEMENT
The following member of the public submitted public comment on this item: Chuck Tatreau he City Council directed staff to develop an Impact Fee deferral loan agreement; execute an ecord a Deed of Trust and Promissory Note, and adopted Resolution No. 9352 by the followin vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Johnstone, Goodson, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Thomson
ABSTAINED: Council Member Webber
12. HEWITT PARK UPDATE
The City Council received an informational update on the Hewitt Park Renovation project from Tim Kaber, Project Manager and Civil Engineer.
13. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 The City Council received the annual unaudited financial information for the year ended June 30, 2024 and accepted it for information.
14. MID YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW
The City Council received a mid-year financial report for revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to December 31,2024. The City Council approved the following expenditures: increase to Risk Management in the General Fund, line item 100.1060.6090 to cover increased insurance costs. $200,000; and increase to City Attorney budget in the general fund, line item 100.1010.6360 to cover a revision to the estimated cost of the $400,000 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith 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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15. CITY MUNICAL CODE UPDATE AND AD HOC COMMITTEE FORMATION The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Natalie Sheard, Brian Wong.
The Oroville Municipal Code is a comprehensive compilation of laws and regulations enacted by the City. It covers a wide range of topics, including general provisions, administration, finance, business licenses, animal control, health and safety, public peace, traffic, public services, building codes, subdivisions, and zoning. The code is organized into titles and chapters, each addressing specific areas of city governance and public policy. The Code can be updated over time, as the Council deems appropriate. It has been requested to bring the topic forward of reviewing the current sections associated with planning and building, in an attempt to reduce potentially overly burdensome code requirements. Direction was provided to staff.
16. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RON BELSER, DIRECTOR - CODE
ENFORCEMENT
The City Council approved an amendment to the employment contract with Ron Belser, Director - Code Enforcement that advanced Mr. Belser from Step E, $150, 123 annual salary to Step G, $166,345 annual salary by adoption of Resolution No. 9351 by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. 5:30PM - ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 13.30 OF THE OROVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
WITH PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1884, amending subsection 13.30 of the Oroville Municipal Code implementing a Community Choice Aggregation program with Pioneer Community Energy 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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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items -
Potential to bring a Pavement Management Team into the City of Oroville - Seconded by Mayor Pittman.
2. Correspondence
i. Official Petition to Council Members
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32PM.
Kant Roast Kalther
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk David Pittman, Mayor February 18, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7