OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
COTILE, CAL Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Op Oroville, CA. 95965
ALIO VIN March 04, 2025
INCORPORATED 1906 MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Preset Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
CLOSED SESSION
The Council will held a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council met with the Personnel Officer to discuss the Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position title: Department Heads and Contract employees.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5, the Council met with the City Attorney and City Administrator to discuss Existing Litigation. (1 Case) Case Name: Transplant Hero vs. Mid Valley Title and Escrow Corp et. al., Butte County Superior Court Case #23CV02907
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session - Direction given; no action taken.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Goodson
3. Adoption of Agenda - Motioned by Council Member Goodson; Seconded by Vice Mayor Smith.
AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
4. New Staff Introductions - Ruth Duncan, Director of Finance/Assistant City Administrator introduced Josh Dodson, Accounting Manager.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following members) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan; Bill Speer.
REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports:
Council Member Johnstone: Spoke on a Youth Event held Friday, February 28, 2025. Over 80 children came with their friends and family. There are plans to do a quarterly Youth event. Food and clothing closet to open soon.
Vice Mayor Smith: Reminded the public that the Arbor Day celebration will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Oroville Convention Center from 10AM-4PM, with a performance at 12PM. Feather Fiesta Day planning meetings will begin tomorrow morning in Council chambers at 8AM.
Mayor Pittman: Reported on the Executive Committee meeting held on February 25, 2025 in which Capital Improvement Projects and Planning Commission applications were discussed.
2. Administration Reports
Brian Ring, City Administrator: Announced that the RFP for the Corp Yard has closed, there were 3 bids submitted. The annual Goals and Priorities Workshop will be scheduled for April 8, 2025 at the Table Mountain Golf Club.
Kayla Reaster, Assistant City Clerk: Provided the Council with an update on AB1170.
Ron Belser, Director of Code Enforcement: Provided the Council with a department statistical update for the month of February.
Alyssa Stutz, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer: Gave kudos to the Public Works team. Announced that the CMMS kickoff meeting was held. SR162 project is wrapping up by March 21, weather dependent. The Lott Home should receive its fresh paint soon. Taxiway lighting at the airport has been completed. Museum weekend attendance numbers were down a bit this year in comparison to last year. Radar trailer will be put on Spencer and Burlington in Southside Oroville. Lastly, the RFP for the Table Mountain Blvd and Washington Ave corridor is closing soon.
Patrick Piatt, Director of Community Development: Updated that he is currently working with Council Member Goodson on a Clean Up Day event in South Oroville. It is scheduled to occur on April 26, 2025.
Jason Wines, Interim Chief of Police: Ali Khan, an Oroville Police Officer has been selected as Officer of the Year.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 8 were adopted in one action by the Council.
Motioned by: Council Member Goodson Seconded by Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
1. CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OROVILLE AND THE OROVILLE CITY EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION, OROVILLE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, OROVILLE POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION BOTH
SWORN AND NON-SWORN TO INCREASE THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL
INSURANCE
The City Council adopted Resolution No's. 9053, 9054, 9055 - Resolutions Of The Oroville City Council Authorizing And Directing The Mayor To Execute Side Letter Agreements With The Oroville City Employee's Association, Oroville Management Association, Oroville Police Officer's Association Both Sworn And Non-Sworn Units.
2. NON-FORECLOSURE OF CITY-OWNED 785 BIRD STREET
The City Council directed staff not to foreclose on property located at 785 Bird Street (APN 012- 121-006).
3. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE REALIGNING THE
PLACEMENT OF POSITIONS ON SCHEDULE AND MAKING ONE COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT
The City Council approved the revised salary schedule as presented.
4. MITCHELL AVENUE AND BRIDGE STREET EMERGENCY CULVERT REPAIR BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 9356 and authorized a supplemental appropriation from the contingency fund in the amount of $86,520.00 into 100.1170.6210 for storm drain maintenance.
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5. ADVANCED APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
GRANT ASSISTANCE
The City Council approved the acceptance of the AIG in the amount of $298,281.00 (once offered) for airport crack seal schedule a and b and remark runway 13-31; and approved the city "match" expenditure of $15,699.00 plus the federally ineligible expenditure of $6,405.00, for a total of $22,104.00.
6. NORTHSTAR TASK ORDER NO. 20 - FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SURVEY AND STORM
DRAIN REPLACEMENT
7. FROVE MUNICIPAL RODE OF ORLE COUNT HATE 15
SECTION 15.60.030 AND 15.60.040
The Council introduced Ordinance 1885 to amend Chapter 15 updating section 15.60.030 City of Oroville Municipal Fire, and section 15.60.040 Express Findings to align with the 2022 Building Code Standards, and waived the first reading of the ordinance.
8. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall approved and adopted the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. COMMUNITY MEMBER APPOINTMENT TO THE OROVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION The City Council appointed Joshua Hamilton to the Planning Commission with a term that expires on march 4, 2029 by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Vice Mayor Smith AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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10. 2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY DISCUSSION The City Council approved the priority documents as presented by the State by the following vote:
Motioned by Council Member Goodson Seconded by: Council Member Johnstone AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
11. RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OF OROVILLE AS A NON-SANCTUARY CITY The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: The CameraMan; and Kimberlee Michl.
She Cice Codedi andy aldo asian a letter or support or early ale instructed to look into the possibility of co-litigating with the City of Huntington Beach on this matter by the following vote:
Motioned by: Council Member Johnstone Seconded by: Council Member Thomson AYES: Council Member(s) Reynolds, Thomson, Johnstone, Goodson, Webber, Vice Mayor Smith, Mayor Pittman
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
12. UPDATE ON NEW HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONES ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY (CALFIRE)
The newly updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones for the City of Oroville are part of the statewide effort to ensure that communities are equipped to handle the growing threat of wildfires. The City Council received this information and heard public input on the matter.
13. PROPOSED CHANGES TO OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SALE AND
USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment on this item: Henry Sanchez; Jonathan Taylor; and Dennis Revell.
The City Council directed staff to hold a public hearing on March 18, 2025 regarding changes to the Oroville Municipal Code, Section 319 regarding the future sale and use of fireworks within the City limits.
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14. UPDATED SURPLUS ASSET DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
The City Council received an update on an Updated Surplus Asset Disposal Procedure. This item was informational only.
15. BEDROCK PARK UPDATE
The City Council received an update on the Bedrock Park project.
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
No additional public comment submitted.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items - Discussion on public bathrooms, and their condition, and Request to look into the Fresno encampment ordinance to see if it could help polish up our own ordinance.
2. Correspondence
i. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report January 2025 March 04, 2025~4:00 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 7
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56PM.
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