OROVILLE — The city of Oroville will likely ensure it is better prepared for the next PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Additionally, the City Council is expected to approve a voluntary salary reduction for City Administrator Bill LaGrone, the 2020-21 fiscal year budget and Municipal Auditorium improvements.
Back-up power
On May 21, the city purchased four generators as back-up power sources for essential city facilities during shutoffs. Transfer switches are now needed at these facilities for the generators to be operable.
The purchase of three transfer switches for the Oroville Public Safety Department, City Hall and Corporation Yard is estimated to be $16,951.89.
Both the costs of the generators and transfer switches are covered by the $300,000 Public Safety Power Shutoff Resiliency Allocation from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Reduction
The council will discuss amending the salary of LaGrone as he feels it is important to join city labor groups who are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.
In Tuesday’s meeting agenda packet, LaGrone writes that he agrees to suspend three percent of his salary until “all the labor groups have received their contractually agreed upon increases.”
He also states that he does not expect any backpay or reimbursement.
If the council approves, the agreement will go into effect Aug. 1 and save about $5,250 in the city’s general fund.
Auditorium
Two separate items regarding improvements of the Municipal Auditorium.will be presented to the City Council.
The first proposal will look into the purchase of new stage curtains as the previous ones were damaged in an arson last year. A second agreement for the lead ceramic tile and asbestos abatement of restrooms and shower rooms may also be authorized.
The total of both improvements would cost $59,726.04 with the stage curtains being paid through an insurance company.
Other news
- The council may approve minor modifications to the city of Oroville’s CalHome Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
- Extending the agreement with the Chico State’s Geographical Information Center, which hosts the city’s geographic information systems, will be considered.
- The council may accept $45,901 in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control funding to finance overtime activities that address alcohol-related crimes.
- A possible approval of the city’s intention to levy and collect assessments from all of Oroville’s Consolidated Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District zones for the upcoming fiscal year.
- The council may consider the placement of solid waste liens from Recology on the 2020-21 property tax roll.
The City Council meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers, 1735 Montgomery St.
Meetings remain closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To participate, email comments to publiccomment@cityoforoville.org before 3 p.m. Tuesday or stand outside the council chambers during the meeting and speak with the provided microphone.
