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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
April 15, 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: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, 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 54956.9(d)(2), the Council will meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation – One case.
2. 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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OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 - 4 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. 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.
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2. SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH TRANSUNION FOR TLOXP INVESTIGATORY
SERVICES
The Oroville Police Department requests to enter into an agreement with TransUnion to access their TLOxp (TLO) for Law Enforcement database for an agreement not to exceed $2,520. TLO is an open-source data collection database, specifically designed for law enforcement and allows for enhanced intelligence capabilities that assist law enforcement in threat analysis, suspect identification, potential witness identification, skip tracing, and other open-source information, all in one location.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSUNION FOR TLOXP SUBSCRIPTION; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
3. FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR KIWANIS CLUB PARADE
The City Council is asked to consider waiving the $106 event fee associated with a community parade to be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Oroville. The event is a traditional and wellsupported community celebration.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT A MOTION TO APPROVE THE WAIVER OF THE $106 EVENT FEE FOR THE KIWANIS CLUB OF OROVILLE’S UPCOMING COMMUNITY PARADE.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The City Council shall consider approving the City Council regular meeting minutes from
03.18.2025 and 04.01.2025.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
5. PURCHASE OF TWO PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES RECOMMENDED BY THE OROVILLE
ARTS COMMISSION
At the request of the Oroville Arts Commission (AC), the City Council will consider the recommendation of the AC to purchase two steel sculptures created by artist Martin Taylor. The first, titled Touch the Sky, is an existing piece currently on loan to the City of Vacaville. The second is a proposed commissioned sculpture of a Red Tail Hawk, native to the Oroville region.
The total cost for both sculptures is $65,000 and funding is available through the Arts in Public Places Development Impact Fund.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TOUCH THE SKY BY MARTIN TAYLOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.
2. APPROVE THE COMMISSION OF THE RED TAIL HAWK SCULPTURE BY MARTIN TAYLOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
3. DIRECT STAFF TO COORDINATE FINAL PLACEMENT WITH THE PREFERRED OR
ALTERNATE SITE LOCATIONS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY APPLICABLE SITE OPERATORS AND THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS NEEDED.
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE, COMMISSIONING, AND PLACEMENT OF THE SCULPTURES.
6. SELECTION OF THE 2025 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT The City Council shall consider the selection of a recipient for the 2025 Samuel J. Norris Award for Excellence.
ACTION REQUESTED -
SELECT A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2025 SAMUEL J. NORRIS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE, TO BE PRESENTED AT THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON APRIL 29, 2025, AT THE OROVILLE STATE THEATRE.
7. APPROVAL OF ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER ALLOCATION
The City Council shall consider approving the addition of one Assistant Civil Engineer allocation to the Public Works Department.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE ADDITION OF AN ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
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8. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNITED BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC.; DESIGN-BUILD
ENTITY FOR CORPORATION YARD PROJECT, MULTI-BUILDING REMODEL AND SITE WORKDESIGN/BUILD PROJECT AT 655 CAL OAK
The City Council may consider awarding a contract to United Building Contractors, Inc (UBC) of Chico for Design/Build Construction Services on the new City of Oroville Corporation Yard.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. MODIFY THE APPROVAL AUTHORIZED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2024 REGARDING THE SPECIFIC ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE APPROVED BUDGET. THESE COSTS
WILL BE FINE-TUNED AND REALLOCATED APPROPRIATELY DURING THE
DESIGN PHASE AND GMP DEVELOPMENT TO THE PROPER FEATURE OF WORK AND BROUGHT BACK FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL; AND
2. AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNITED BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR $30,000, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF BEDROCK PARK REHABILITATION The City Council shall consider approving the contract with Melton Design Group for the design for rehabilitation of Bedrock Park.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR BEDROCK PARK DESIGN AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
10. COMMAND STAFF STRUCTURAL CHANGE
To better meet operational needs, staff recommend the conversion of the vacant Assistant Chief of Police allocation to a third Lieutenant allocation within the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION
1. APROVE THE DELETION OF THE VACANT ASSISTANT CHIEF ALLOCATION; AND
2. APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A THIRD LIEUTENANT ALLOCATION.
11. CONVERSTION OF TWO UNFILLED MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ALLOCATIONS TO
DISPATCH AND RECORDS TECHNICIAN
To optimize resources, the department proposes eliminating two unfilled Municipal Law Enforcement (MLE) allocations and reallocating funds to address current staffing shortages, specifically: one (1) Dispatch position and one (1) Records Technician position. These reallocations will improve department efficiency while reducing overall costs.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF MLE BUDGETED ALLOCATIONS FROM 15 TO 13;
2. APPROVE THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) DISPATCHER ALLOCATION; AND
3. APPROVE THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) RECORDS TECHNICIAN ALLOCATION.
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12. PURCHASE AND UPFITTING OF FIVE NEW POLICE VEHICLES FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The City Council shall consider authorizing, not to exceed $275,000, for the purchase and equipment upfitting of five new vehicles for the Oroville Police Department.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AUTHORIZE $275,000 FOR THE OROVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE FIVE NEW VEHICLES.
13. PURCHASE OF COMMUNITY CONNECT (SPIDR SUITE) AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION
SYSTEMS SUBSCRIPTION
The City Council shall consider authorizing the Oroville Police Department (OPD) to purchase Community Connect (SPIDR Suite) Automated Notification Systems for one year to improve customer service and communication within the City.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY CONNECT (SPIDR SUITE) SUBSCRIPTION; AND
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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]
14. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE UPDATED STATE OF CALIFORNIA
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has updated the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, identifying areas within the City of Oroville that are designated as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to adopt these updated designations within 120 days of receiving CAL FIRE's recommendations.
This staff report presents an ordinance for City Council adoption to comply with state requirements. Adoption of the updated FHSZ map ensures the City remains eligible for state fire prevention funding, aligns with wildfire mitigation policies, and strengthens local resilience against wildfires.
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ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
1. CONDUCT A FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP AS PROVIDED BY CAL FIRE.
2. DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INFORM AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
3. AUTHORIZE CITY DEPARTMENTS TO INTEGRATE UPDATED FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS INTO PLANNING AND PERMITTING PROCESSES.
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. Business Assistance and Housing Development Monthly Report March 2025
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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