City Council

Regular Council Meeting of July 16, 2024 Present were: Mayor Naillon attended via zoom, Councilmembers Shaw, Hart and Moser attended in person; Councilmember Marthaller attended via speakerphone. Absent: Councilmember Werner. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Naillon. Pledge of Allegiance given. Discussion on the July 2nd council meeting minutes; Mayor Naillon requested that the sentence Mayor Naillon did not participate in the meeting, however, did listen to the meeting via speakerphone be corrected to reflect that Mayor Naillon did participate in the meeting via speakerphone, however, the meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro-Tempore Werner. Copies of the July 2nd council meeting minutes were read and approved as corrected. Fire Chief Rawley was present to request approval to purchase a Fire Chief Command Vehicle. Fire District #6, Winthrop, has a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado that is available to the Oroville Fire Department for $6,500. Fire Chief Rawley presented the proposal to the Rural Fire District Commissioners during their last meeting and they approved the purchase; discussed that the Mutual Fire Equipment Acquisition Fund should be used for the purchase. Fire Chief Rawley discussed specifics of the vehicle. Clerk Denney stated that the purchase was discussed during the budgeting process and this is a reconfirmation from Council for approval. Motion by Hart, second by Moser that Fire Chief Rawley be approved to make the purchase; motion carried unanimously. Planner Danison updated the Council on the progress of the Park and Recreation Plan currently being worked on by Danison, Danison’s staff and SCJ Alliance, with input from Mayor Naillon, Superintendent Thompson and Clerk Denney; Danison reminded the Council that the update is being funded by a grant from the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Danison stated that a public workshop will be held August 20th at 6 pm, prior to the regular council meeting, and that the hearing for adoption is planned for the September 17th meeting. Danison explained the process of incorporating the park plan into the overall Capital Facilities Plan for the City that is currently being updated. Danison further explained that by having the park plan adopted, it will help the City be eligible for grant funds for improvements to parks. Planner Danison updated the Council on the Dollar General development and requirements of their Shoreline Substantial Development Permit; Danison and Superintendent Thompson recently conducted an on-site visit for compliance with the mitigation portion of their permit. Discussion on the public trail to be developed as well for their mitigation compliance. Discussion on plantings, which are required to be maintained for 3 years and the potential involvement with the school for that maintenance. Planner Danison updated the Council on the housing development proposed by Gebbers on Appleway; due to the regulations applicable to the housing, they do not receive an actual building permit through the City, however, they are working with Building Official Forbus to ensure compliance with the City’s codes. Planner Danison stated that he is reviewing a short plat proposal at this time. Planner Danison updated the Council on activities being worked on by the Planning Commission, which included beginning to look at updates to the Zoning Code. Planner Danison stated that the Economic Alliance is beginning the Prioritization Process for future .09 Funds; applications are due in August. Danison stated that money is not available this year, but being on the Prioritization List qualifies entities for future funding. August 6th City Council meeting to be rescheduled to Wednesday, August 7th due to the National Night Out event. Motion by Moser, second by Shaw that the meeting be rescheduled as requested; motion carried unanimously. Clerk Denney to publish the meeting change notice. Mayor Naillon stated that he has been contacted by Sean Pelfrey, who works for a company that helps find EV Charging funding opportunities. Naillon discussed the importance of available charging stations and the economic benefits to those communities that have them. Discussed that funding opportunities usually require a 20% match and that additional funding that can help with the match needs to be found. Mayor Naillon questioned if the KIOSK sign is still down; it is. Councilman Hart questioned why it was removed; Naillon stated that there was damage to it and he believes it was taken down for repairs to be made. Naillon questioned if anyone has visited the Discover Oroville website developed by The Oroville Initiative; Naillon stated that the website was developed in an impartial, positive way and he would like to propose that TOI be given the space on the back of the KIOSK sign when it has been returned. Council to discuss further at a future meeting. Department Head Updates Chief Langford reported that the parking issue of the mail delivery truck on 14th Avenue next to the Camaray Motel is being addressed; Langford is working with the Camaray, the Post Office and the Contract Mail Carrier to reach a solution. Chief Langford reported on the calls for service so far this year. OPD has had approximately 700 calls for service, averaging 100 to 115 calls per month through June; July has had 81 calls as of July 15th; Langford broke down the number of calls in July for domestic violence, mental health/suicide, disorderly, assault, property crimes, suspicious, animals, etc. Chief Langford stated that there has been a higher number of crimes against people, not property. Mayor Naillon questioned the number of reports generated on calls; Chief Langford stated that reports are written on all calls. Further explanation given by Chief Langford on process for written reports; all calls are entered into the Spillman system, however, not all reports are physically printed out. Superintendent Thompson reported that the Bicycle Rides Northwest group arrived today. Superintendent Thompson updated the Council on the Ironwood project and the fire hydrant replacement at the corner of Appleway and Ironwood that was more involved than previously thought. Oroville Library Report received for July 2024. Fire Chief Rawley reported that the 1993 ladder truck is out of service for good; when it was originally purchased, it was thought that the pump had been refurbished, but it had not been and the pump that is in it is unable to be fixed or replaced. The ladder truck was owned by the Rural Fire District and Rawley is looking for a replacement; Rawley may be approaching the City in the future to discuss sharing the expense of purchasing a replacement ladder truck. 15-Minute Executive Session, 42.30.110 (1) (g), called by Mayor Naillon at 7:38 pm. 10-Minute extension called at 7:53 pm. Meeting reconvened at 8:03 pm. No action taken. Motion by Marthaller and second by Shaw the vouchers $131,729.69, #33869-33899, DOR-EFT1, be paid, the July 15, 2024 payroll of $58,927.30, #33853-33868, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202427- 202428, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 8:04 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk