Ruth Duncan

The Oroville City Council held a meeting that included a closed session to discuss employment related to the City Administrator position and potential litigation. In open session, the council addressed public communication regarding a rat infestation, the Oroville Water Study, bridge safety concerns, and requests for records. The council also concurred to remove items 6.4, 6.6 and 6.7 from the consent calendar. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed cannabis business tax, with various community members expressing their opinions. The council introduced an ordinance and adopted a resolution approving ballot measure text to be submitted to the voters imposing a cannabis business tax. Additionally, the council approved a supplemental appropriation for city engineer services and authorized the Vice Mayor to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

The Oroville City Council convened to discuss several key items. The council considered formalizing a 10% reduction in stipends for the Mayor, Council, and Treasurer, and discussed the appointment of Joseph Whitley to the Oroville Park Commission. They also considered a resolution supporting the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018. Additionally, the council conducted a public hearing regarding the issuance of revenue bonds for Oroville Hospital and discussed a drainage rehabilitation project on Fogg Avenue. Other topics included a request from STREAM Charter School for a fee waiver for the use of the Municipal Auditorium, a review of public art installed at 2790 Feather River Boulevard, and a professional services agreement for an opinion survey regarding a potential sales tax initiative.

The Oroville City Council meeting addressed several key areas including the Oroville Area Urban Greening Plan and updates from Explore Butte County regarding the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). The council discussed and approved actions related to minimum wage increases, foreclosure proceedings for a city property, a public safety transfer, interest charges on accounts receivable, and a cost allocation plan proposal. Additionally, they conducted a public hearing and authorized the closeout of a Community Development Block Grant. The council also considered a rezone, discussed a street replacement project, and considered sending a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the California Department of Water Resources' Oroville facilities. Proposed amendments to the City of Oroville Municipal Code regarding commercial cannabis regulations and potential taxes were also discussed.

The Oroville City Council convened to discuss several key issues. These included the potential for commercial cannabis regulations, considering a sales tax initiative for the November 2018 election, and a professional services agreement with SCI Consulting Group for cannabis-related consulting. The council also addressed an amendment to the California Public Employees' Retirement System Agreement regarding employees sharing additional costs. Additionally, they discussed the use of the Municipal Auditorium parking lot for the California State Old Time Fiddlers event and the declaration and disposal of surplus property.

The Oroville City Council convened a closed session to discuss employment matters related to the City Administrator position. No action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned to the Regular Council Meeting on May 15, 2018.