OROVILLE — Returning from a rework directed in March, the city’s proposed tree ordinance aimed at bringing the city up to state standards is back on the table for Oroville City Council to consider in its Tuesday meeting.
According to a staff report, three city municipal code sections have been updated regarding tree preservation, mitigation and removal standards; the sections lacked “clear and proper cross-referencing,” and the ordinance aimed to make clear a tree removal process.
In the proposed ordinance, mitigation is required for Ailanthus, Chinese Tallow, Freemont Cottonwood or Poplar, Privet, Box Elder, Eucalyptus, Silver Wattle, Black Acacia, English Hawthorn, Red Gum, Tasmanian Blue Gum, Edible Fig, English Holly, Cherry Plum, Black Locust, Peruvian Peppertree, Brazilian Peppertree, Palm, Western Catalpa, Chinese Elm or Winged Elm; or fruit and nut trees.
An in-lieu fee option is recommended at $220 per inch that needs to be mitigated; about $55-60 for a 15-gallon tree.
The report said the adjusted amendment also recommends owners meet Cal Fire standards for defensible space requirements, forgoing the precious draft’s requirements to have fire department staff sign off on permits.
Other items
The city is looking to enter a three year agreement with the Butte County Behavioral Health Sobering Center by dedicating funds received from opioid lawsuit settlements.
Councilors are also meeting to discuss fireworks within the city and how they will be sold in the future within city limits.
The Oroville Police Department requested an addition of a public information officer position.
The city will also consider two contracts for resurfacing projects on Montgomery and Meyers streets fora combined cost up to more than $1.1 million.
The Oroville City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Oroville City Council Chambers at 1735 Montgomery St. Closed session starts at 4. Meetings are free, open to the public and are also streamed on Zoom and YouTube. The council agenda and links to live feeds can be found at cityoforoville.org.
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