GRASS VALLEY
Special City Council Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, Grass Valley City Hall | 125 East Main Street, Grass Valley, California Telephone: (530) 274-4310 – Fax: (530) 274-4399
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.cityofgrassvalley.com
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Council Member Bob Branstrom
Council Member Hilary Hodge
Council Member Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Jan Arbuckle
Mayor Ben Aguilar
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Motion made to approve agenda as submitted by Vice Mayor Arbuckle, Seconded by Council Member Hodge.
Voting Yea: Council Member Branstrom, Council Member Hodge, Council Member Ivy, Vice Mayor Arbuckle, Mayor Aguilar
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT -
No public comments.
CONSENT ITEMS.
Motion made to approve the consent item by Vice Mayor Arbuckle, Seconded by Council Member Hodge.
Voting Yea: Council Member Branstrom, Council Member Hodge, Council Member Ivy, Vice Mayor Arbuckle, Mayor Aguilar
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES May 19, 2022
1. 4
th of July Fireworks Show
Recommendation: That Council approve the 2022 4th of July Fireworks Show
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
2. FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget Overview
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, by MOTION, approve the FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget and provide further direction to staff as it relates to the preparation of the FY 2022-23 Final Budget; and set June 14, 2022 as the date for the public hearing for the FY 2022-23 Final Budget.
Andy Heath, Finance Director, gave presentation to the council.
Discussion was had about the flexibility of the budget to change once the strategic plan is adopted.
Motion made to approve by motion the FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget and provide further direction to staff as it relates to the preparation of the FY 2022-23 Final Budget; and set June 14, 2022 as the date for the public hearing for the FY 2022-23 Final Budget by
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Ivy had nothing to report. Councilmember Hodge is looking forward to enjoying this weekend downtown and support local by shopping local. Councilmember Branstrom nothing to report. Vice Mayor Arbuckle was able to listened to a round table with a Deputy from FEMA talking about infrastructure. Mayor Aguilar is excited for this up coming Saturday and the Armed Forces Day event on Mill St., and urges every one to vote.
ADJOURN
Meet was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
___________________________ ____________________________ Ben Aguilar, Mayor Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Assembly Bill 361 Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt resolution R2022-49 authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the City Council and other legislative bodies of the City pursuant to government code section 54953(e)
Prepared by: Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk
Council Meeting Date: 6/14/2022 Date Prepared: 6/10/2022 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On March 4, 2020, the Governor of California proclaimed a state of emergency pursuant to government code section 8625. Assembly Bill 361 went into effect October 1st, 2021, it allows legislative bodies to hold public meetings by teleconference without reference to otherwise applicable requirements in the Government Code section 54953(b)(3). The option for teleconferencing is allowed so long as the legislative body complies with certain requirements, there exists a declared state of emergency, and one of the following circumstances is met: 1) State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing. 2) The legislative body (City Council) is holding the meeting for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. 3) The legislative body (City Council) has determined, by majority vote, that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. This action will allow City Council and all other legislative bodies to continue with virtual meetings as has been done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Live streamed meetings will continue to be available via the City’s website, as will the option to leave public comments in real time via voicemail or email.
Council Goals/Objectives: Approval of AB 361 Resolution executes portions of City Strategic Goal #6: Public Safety. The City of Grass Valley is devoted to providing a safe Place to Live, Work and Play.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Attachments: R2022-49
Item # 4.
266552.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953(e), as amended by Assembly Bill No. 361, allows legislative bodies to hold open meetings by teleconference without reference to otherwise applicable requirements in Government Code section 54953(b)(3), so long as the legislative body complies with certain requirements, there exists a declared state of emergency, and one of the following circumstances is met:
1. State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing.
2. The legislative body is holding the meeting for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
3. The legislative body has determined, by majority vote, that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
WHEREAS, the Governor of California proclaimed a state of emergency pursuant to Government Code section 8625 on March 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 59 on October 26, 2021 finding that the requisite conditions exist for the City Council and other legislative bodies of the City, including the Planning Commission, Development Review Commission, and Historical Commission to conduct teleconference meetings under California Government Code section 54953(e); and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953(e)(3) requires the legislative body adopt certain findings by majority vote within 30 days of holding a meeting by teleconference under Government Code section 54953(e), and then adopt such findings every 30 days thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue holding its public meetings by teleconference consistent with Government Code section 54953(e), and to authorize other legislative bodies of the City, including the Planning Commission, Development Review Commission, and Historical Commission to do the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Item # 4.
266552.1
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Conditions are Met. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following, as required by Government Code section 54953(e)(3):
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to his or her authority under Government Code section 8625; and
2. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members of the City Council and other legislative bodies of the City to meet safely in person.
Section 3. Meeting Requirements. All meetings held pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) shall comply with the requirements of that section and all other applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.).
Section 4. Regular Findings. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(3), if the Town Council desires to continue holding its public meetings by teleconference consistently with Government Code section 54953(e), it shall make findings not later than 30 days after the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted, and every 30 days thereafter, as required by that section.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Grass Valley, this 14th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Ben Aguilar, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ __________________________
Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk Michael Colantuono, City Attorney
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
Recommendation: Continuance of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser, City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 6/14/2022 Date Prepared: 6/7/2022 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On March 5, 2020 the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Grass Valley and the Disaster Council (Vice Mayor Aguilar and Councilmember Arbuckle), declared a local State of Emergency to ensure emergency personnel can obtain equipment and resources in the most timely and effective manner. In accordance with the Emergency Services Act Section 8630 (b) the governing body must ratify the declared emergency within 7 days for it to remain in effect. On March 10, 2020, at the Grass Valley City Council Meeting, the City Council approved Resolution 2020-09, Proclamation of Local Emergency. The City Council shall review, at its regularly scheduled meeting until the local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency.
Council Goals/Objectives: Continuance of the proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency due to prepare against coronavirus COVID-19 executes portions of City Strategic Goal #6: Public Safety. The City of Grass Valley is devoted to providing a safe Place to Live, Work and Play.
Fiscal Impact: The changing variants of COVID19 make it very difficult to anticipate the Fiscal Impact moving forward. For FY 2021/22, it appears the impacts will be minimal compared to previous years, but due to the constantly changing impacts of COVID-19 the actual fiscal impact may change.
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Attachments: None
Item # 5.