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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
March 18, 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: Scott Thomson, Chuck Reynolds, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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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.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF OROVILLE The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution recognizing Arbor Day (April 25, 2025) in the City of Oroville, encouraging community participation in tree planting and preservation efforts.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9358; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
2. GATEWAY PROJECT UPDATE
Mark Mendez will provide the City Council an update on progress being made with the City of Oroville Gateway project (project on the northwest corner of Montgomery and Feather River Boulevard).
ACTION REQUESTED –
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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 - 5 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. FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AND INCORPORATION INTO THE OROVILLE 2030 GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT To keep Oroville’s eligibility for federal and state disaster assistance, the Council must again adopt Oroville’s 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (LHMP) and officially incorporate it into the City’s General Plan Safety Element.
ACTION (S) REQUESTED -
1. ADOPT THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AS APPROVED BY
BOTH CALOES AND FEMA
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION 9359, WHICH INCORPORATES THE NEW DOCUMENT BY
REFERENCE IN THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
2. TITLE VI PROGRAM APPROVAL
The City Council shall consider the approval of a Title VI Program within the City.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TITLE VI PROGRAM.
3. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT
Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE AND FILE THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024.
4. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
ACTION REQUESTED -
RECEIVE AND FILE THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2024.
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the drafted minutes of March 4, 2025.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
6. 2025 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY DISCUSSION
The City Council shall consider and provide input on the federal priority document from The Ferguson Group (TFG), who the city has retained for advocacy work at the federal level. TFG met with City Council members and staff and have used their input to draft the attached Federal priority document.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE THE PRIORITY DOCUMENT; OR
2. PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CHANGES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENTS AND RETURN ON APRIL 1, 2025 FOR FINAL CONSIDERATIONS.
7. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; HEWITT PARK RENOVATION AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
The City Council shall consider awarding construction contract to R&R Horn Contractors, Inc., of Chico for the Hewitt Park Renovation Project and budget adjustment.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. AWARD CONTRACT TO R&R HORN CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR $4,530,077 AND ALLOCATING $453,008 FOR CONTINGENCIES;
2. APPROVE OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM THE PARK IMPACT FEES FUND 134 TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 301 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,826,961 (5/7 VOTE REQUIRED); AND
3. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT; CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE HEWITT
PARK RENOVATION PROJECT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
The City Council shall consider awarding a contract to Alpha CM, Inc. of Folsom for Construction Management (CM) Services on the Hewitt Park Renovation Project and budget adjustment.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. AWARD CONTRACT TO ALPHA CM, INC. FOR $425,470 AND ALLOCATING $42,547 FOR CONTINGENCIES;
2. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM THE PARK IMPACT FEES FUND 134 TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 301 IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,017 (5/7 VOTE REQUIRED); AND
3. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT.
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9. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ALYSSA STUTZ, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER APPOINTING AS INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR AND TEMPORARILY PLACE ON STEP G OF DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARY
SCHEDULE
The City Council shall consider an amendment to the employment contract with Alyssa Stutz, Assistant Director of Public Works / City Engineer, temporarily appointing Ms. Stutz as Interim Public Works Director effective February 19, 2025 and placement at Step G of the Department Head salary schedule at an annual compensation of $166,345.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9360 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND ALYSSA STUTZ – (AGREEMENT NO. 3509-1).
10. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH AMY BERGSTRAND, DIRECTOR –
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The City Council shall consider an amendment to the employment contract with Amy Bergstrand, Director – Business Assistance and Housing Development, that would advance Ms. Bergstrand from Step E, $150,123 annual salary to Step G, $166,345 annual salary.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9361 – A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OROVILLE AND AMY BERGSTRAND – (Agreement No. 3407-3).
11. APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Council shall consider appointing Laura Rattanasouk Hix to the Housing Loan Advisory Committee with a term expiring on March 18, 2029.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPOINT LAURA RATTANASOUK HIX TO THE HOUSING LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON MARCH 18, 2029.
12. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE OROVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY
The City Council shall consider sponsoring the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony.
ACTION REQUESTED –
1) SELECT A SPONSORSHIP LEVEL TO SUPPORT; OR
2) DO NOT SPONSOR.
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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]
13. FIRST READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZC) 24-04, AMENDING SECTION
17.04.060 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.20 (SIGN REGULATIONS) OF THE OROVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE (OMC)
The City Council will consider approving ZC 24-04, amendments to the City’s Sign Code as it pertains to the regulation of freestanding-signs, wall signs, and the processing of sign programs.
ZC 24-04 would specifically amend Section 17.04.060 “Definitions,” Section 17.20.070 “Requirements for specific types of signs,” Section 17.20.080 “Sign programs”, Section 17.20.120 “Requirements for commercial and mixed-use districts,” Section 17.20.130 “Requirements for industrial districts,” and Section 17.20.140 “Requirements for special purpose districts.” ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. FIND THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS STATUTORILY
EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3); AND
2. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 1886 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.04.060 “DEFINITIONS,” SECTION 17.20.070 “REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS,” SECTION 17.20.080 “SIGN PROGRAMS,” SECTION 17.20.120 “REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS,” SECTION 17.20.130 “REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS,” AND SECTION 17.20.140 “REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS”.
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14. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1887 AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE
CITY OF OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 SECTION 15.60.030 AND 15.60.040 The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance 1887 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.
ACTION REQUESTED -
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR, AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1887 AMENDING TITLE 15, OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE.
15. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE RELATED TO PROPOSED CHANGES
TO THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
The City Council shall hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of Ordinance 1888 to consider recommended changes specific to Chapter 15.60.030 regarding the future sale and use of fireworks within the City limits.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE; AND
2. ADOPT BY TITLE ORDINANCE NO. 1888 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CHANGES APPLICABLE TO SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS USE.
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. Fire Department Statistics Report February 2025
ii. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report February 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on April 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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