GRASS VALLEY
Special City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 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 AGENDA
Any person with a disability who requires accommodations to participate in this meeting should telephone the City Clerk’s office at (530)274-4390, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make a request for a disability related modification or accommodation.
Mayor Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge, Councilmember Bob Branstrom, Councilmember Haven Caravelli, Councilmember Tom Ivy
MEETING NOTICE
City Council welcomes you to attend the meetings electronically or in person at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 125 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945. Regular Meetings are scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated.
This meeting is being broadcast “live” on Comcast Channel 17 by Nevada County Media, on the internet at www.cityofgrassvalley.com, or on the City of Grass Valley YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAaL-uwdN8iTz8bI7SCuPQ.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after that will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option to modify their action on items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda item.
Agenda materials, staff reports, and background information related to regular agenda items are available on the City’s website: www.cityofgrassvalley.com. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be made available on the City of Grass Valley website at www.cityofgrassvalley.com, subject to City staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible and listening devices are available. Other special accommodations may be requested to the City Clerk 72 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (530) 274-4390, we are happy to accommodate.
City of Grass Valley, CA AGENDA March 01, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL - The City Council reserves the right to hear items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after 5pm will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option to modify their action on items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda item. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person for all emailed, voicemail, or in person comments, and only one type of public comment per person. For any items not on the agenda, and within the jurisdiction or interest of the City, please come to the podium at this time. If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, please come to the podium when the item is announced. When recognized, please begin by providing your name and address for the record (optional).
CONSENT ITEMS -All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and/or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council and/or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency votes on the motion to adopt, members of the Council and/or Agency, staff or the public request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action but Council action is required to do so (roll call vote).Unless the Council removes an item from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, public comments are invited as to the consent calendar as a whole and limited to three minutes per person.
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2023 Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
2. Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Ending of the of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency and adopting Resolution 2023-06.
3. Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
4. Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association – Unit 6 – Side Letter to July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 – Lateral Police Officer Recruitment Incentives CEQA: Not a Project
City of Grass Valley, CA AGENDA March 01, 2023
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 approving a Side Letter to the Labor Memorandum of Understanding for the period beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 between the City of Grass Valley and the Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association (Unit 6) for recruitment incentives for lateral police officers.
5. 4th of July Fireworks Show (Approval of Pyro Spectaculars North Agreement) CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: The Council 1) approve the 2022 4th of July Fireworks Show; 2) approve City Manager to execute an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. for amount of $21,500 for the 4th of July Fireworks Show; and 3) approve the Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments and transfers.
6. Mill Street Parking Lot Improvements Project – Authorization to Bid CEQA: The Planning Commission reviewed the information provided in the staff report, considered the comments provided by the public, and determined the project met the Class 11 and Class 32 Categorically Exemptions.
Recommendation: That Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the Mill Street Parking Lot Improvements Project
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ADJOURN
POSTING NOTICE
This is to certify that the above notice of a Special meeting of The City Council, scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2023.
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Taylor Day, City Clerk
GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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 7:01 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Lisa Swarthout.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Bob Branstrom
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Motion made to approve the agenda by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No closed session
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Grand Jury Month Proclamation
PUBLIC COMMENT -
In person comments: Robin Davis, Brenda English, Matthew Coulter, Lisa Swarthout, Michael Colantuono
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City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES February 14, 2023
CONSENT ITEMS -
In person public comment: Matthew Coulter
Motion made to approve the consent calendar by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 24th, 2023.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Continuance of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
4. Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
5. Five-year Printer Lease for City Facilities
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the City Manager to enter into a five-year lease and service agreement with UBEO for printers throughout City wide facilities for a total not to exceed $80,000 subject to legal review, and 2) authorize Administrative Services Director to make any needed budget adjustments and/or budget transfers to complete this procurement.
6. Nevada County Transportation Commission - RSTP Allocation Request CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Resolution requesting Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds for street rehabilitation improvements.
7. A resolution authorizing the submittal of the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program (REAP 2.0) to State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for an infrastructure grant in support of housing.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign said resolution.
8. Job Description Approval - Community Development Director CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council approve a revised job description for the position of the Community Development Director.
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City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES February 14, 2023
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Branstrom attended a ERC housing meeting, Grass Valley PD ride along, Living Room Political Talk, County Media, participating Camera Club on camera photo challenge. Councilmember Caravelli attended an ERC Special Meeting and the Downtown shopping event. Councilmember Ivy purchased a Pear Tree from a Felix Gillet Farm. Vice Mayor Hodge attended Greater of Grass Valley Chamber Mixer and the Downtown shopping event. Mayor Arbuckle wants to remind everyone it’s the beginning of Black History Month.
She attended the State of the Cities Meeting, a Chamber and GVDA meeting, a JEDI ad hoc meeting, an Assumption of command at Beal Air Force, a Law enforcement and Fire Council Meeting, and Congratulate Branstrom for being officially being appointed to LAFCo.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm
_______________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Adopted on:__________
Item # 1.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Ending of the of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency and adopting Resolution 2023-06.
Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser, City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 2/28/2023 Date Prepared: 2/24/2023 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, and continued the proclamation thru the February 14th, 2023 meeting.
As of February 28th, 2023 Governor Newsom has proclaimed that California’s current COVID-19 state of emergency will end. The City of Grass Valley will mirror the State of California’s Declaration and end the COVID-19 Emergency as well on February 28th, 2023. This resolution will take effect on March 1st, 2023.
Council Goals/Objectives: Ending the Local State of Emergency due to 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: N/A
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Attachments: R2023-06
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ENDING THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY ORDER DECLARATIONS RELATED TO
COVID-19 AND REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF
THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023,
PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Grass Valley is committed to preserving and nurturing public access and participation in the meetings of its legislative bodies; and WHEREAS, all meetings of the City of Grass Valley’s legislative bodies are open and public, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 – 54963) (the “Brown Act”), so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City’s legislative bodies conduct their business; and WHEREAS, AB 361 and SB 2449 amended the Brown Act to allow cities to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under modified Brown Act requirements similar to those established by Governor Newsom under emergency powers; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e) of the Brown Act makes provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by a quorum of a legislative body, without compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), subject to the existence of certain conditions; and WHEREAS, a required condition of Government Code Section 54953(e) is that a state of emergency be declared by the Governor pursuant to Government Code Section 8625, proclaiming the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state caused by conditions as described in Government Code Section 8558(b); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 8558(c) a “local emergency” is proclaimed when there is an actual incident, threat of disaster, or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the jurisdictions that are within the City’s boundaries, caused by natural, technological, or human-caused disasters; and
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WHEREAS, it is further required that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, or, the legislative body meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to exist in California as a result of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order No. N-25-20 allowing public meetings to be held by teleconferencing or telephonically and waiving provisions in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of members, the clerk, or other personnel of the body, or of the public as a condition of participation in or quorum for a public meeting; WHEREAS, Grass Valley Municipal Code Section 8.12.010 et seq. establishes the Disaster Council of the City of Grass Valley, and empowers the Disaster Council to proclaim the existence, or threatened existence, of a local emergency if the City Council is unavailable and requires the City Council to ratify the proclamation within seven days thereafter; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, the Disaster Council adopted Grass Valley Disaster Council Order 2020-01 proclaiming the existence of a local emergency within the City of Grass Valley;
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the City Council of Grass Valley adopted Resolution No. 2020-09 declaring a local emergency as a result of COVID-19; and the City Council voted to continue the declaration of local emergency on March 24, 2020; April 14, 2020; April 28, 2020; May 12, 2020; May 26, 2020; June 9, 2020; June 23, 2020; July 14, 2020; July 28, 2020; August 11, 2020; August 25, 2020; September 8, 2020; September 22, 2020; October 13, 2020; October 27, 2020; November 10, 2020; November 24, 2020; December 9, 2020; January 12, 2021; January 26, 2021; February 9, 2021; February 23, 2021; March 9, 2021; March 23, 2021; April 13, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 25, 2021; June 22, 2021; July 13, 2021; July 28, 2021; August 10, 2021; August 24, 2021; September 14, 2021; October 12, 2021; October 26, 2021; November 9, 2021; November 23, 2021; December 14, 2021; January 11, 2022; January 25, 2022; February 8, 2022; February 22, 2022; March 8, 2022; April 12, 2022; April 26, 2022; May 10, 2022; May 24, 2022; June 28, 2022; August 23, 2022; September 13, 2022; September 27, 2022; October 11, 2022; October 25, 2022; November 8, 2022; November 22, 2022; December 13, 2022; January 10, 2023; January 24, 2023; February 14, 2023; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance
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2020-01 Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions of Residential and Commercial Tenants; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
R2021-60 authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the City Council and other legislative bodies of the City pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e), and voted to continue this authorization on January 11, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-02); February 8, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-06); February 22, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-07); June 28, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-59); August 23, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-70); September 13, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-71); September 27, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-75); October 11, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-75); October 25, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-79); November 8, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-83); November 22, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022- 84); December 13, 2022 (Resolution No. R2022-86); January 10, 2023 (Resolution No.
R2023-01); January 24, 2023 (Resolution No. R2023-02); and WHEREAS, Governor Newsom proclaimed that California’s current COVID-19 state of emergency will end February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grass Valley, consistent with Government Code Section 8630(d), desires to sunset the Local Emergency Order established March 10, 2020 and all subsequent resolutions extended multiple times through February 14, 2023, to mirror the State of California’s declaration to the end of the COVID-19 Emergency effective February 28, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The preceding Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings and determinations by the City Council as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Proclamation. The City Council does hereby find:
A. That the local state of emergency due to the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) established by Resolution No. 2020-09 and extended through February 14, 2023 shall be terminated due to the conditions related to this emergency on February 28, 2023.
B. That the City will continue to ensure public access to meetings of its legislative bodies pursuant to the relevant sections of the Government Code.
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SECTION 3. Remote Teleconference Meetings. The City Manager and legislative bodies of the City of Grass Valley are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution including, conducting open and public meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
SECTION 4. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect March 1, 2023. Nothing herein prohibits the City Council from utilizing other provisions of Government Code Section 54953 as written.
ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
____________________________
Jan Arbuckle, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ____________________________ Michael G. Colantuono, City Attorney Taylor Day, City Clerk
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions) CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser, City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 2/28/2023 Date Prepared: 2/23/2023 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On May 10, 2021, Governor Newsom modified a State of Emergency Proclamation that declared that a State of Emergency to exist in California due to severe drought conditions to include 41 counties, including Nevada County. The Proclamation directed state agencies to partner with local water suppliers to promote conservation through the Save Our Water campaign, a critical resource used by Californians during the 2012-2016 drought. Some municipalities have already adopted mandatory local water-saving requirements, and many more have called for voluntary water use reductions.
Nevada Irrigation District (NID) declared a drought emergency throughout the District’s service area on April 28, 2021, which includes portions of the City of Grass Valley, and requested that customers conserve 10 percent of their normal water usage. Both NID and Nevada City have now mandated at least 20% conservation requirements.
On June 22, 2021, City Council approved Resolutions No. 2021-41 declaring a local emergency due to drought conditions and No.2021-42 mandating water conservation.
All treated Water Customers are required to reduce water use by 20%.
Council Goals/Objectives: This resolution executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan – Water and Wastewater Systems and Underground Infrastructure. The City of Grass Valley is devoted to providing a safe Place to Live, Work and Play.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Impact to the Water Fund should be minor, but if the drought continues for several years the impact could be more significant.
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association – Unit 6 – Side Letter to July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 – Lateral Police Officer Recruitment Incentives CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 approving a Side Letter to the Labor Memorandum of Understanding for the period beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 between the City of Grass Valley and the Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association (Unit 6) for recruitment incentives for lateral police officers.
Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 2/28/2023 Date Prepared: 2/22/2023 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: With the difficulty of police departments recruiting lateral police offices statewide, jurisdictions are offering various incentives to attract experienced qualified police officers. In an effort to maintain the City of Grass Valley’s ability to attract experienced police officers competitive with other jurisdictions, the City Manager has recently re-opened the current Labor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association (Unit 6) to add discretionary recruitment incentives. These discretionary recruitment incentives for a lateral hire would provide the ability for the City to allow salary step placement to match experience within the salary range, and up to 80 hours vacation incentive at date of hire. Additionally, lateral hires may earn vacation accruals commensurate with their years of experience. Unit 6 has agreed to these recruitment incentives. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the MOU, to the extent not modified by this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect.
Council Goals/Objectives: Approval of the updated negotiated Side Letter between the City and Unit 6 executes portions of the work tasks towards achieving /maintaining the Strategic Plan goal to maintain a Productive and Efficient Workforce.
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact will be minor and will vary from year to year, but should be handled annually within the department’s budget.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Attachments:
Resolution No. 2023-05 - Approval of Unit 6 Side-Letter Side Letter – Unit 6
Item # 4.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
ADOPTING A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GRASS VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCATION (UNIT #6) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID SIDE
LETTER AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City and the association recognize the benefit of recruiting lateral police officers, and
WHEREAS, the City and the association have met and conferred over possible incentives to recruit lateral police officers.; and
WHEREAS, the parties came to an agreement which incorporates updates to the attached Side Letter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY, as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
2. The City Council of the City of Grass Valley approves the Side Letter to the current Memorandum of Understanding for the Grass Valley Police Officers’ Association (Unit #6) and authorizes the City Manager to execute said Side Letter.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of Grass Valley at a meeting thereof held on the 28
th day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember
NOES: Councilmember
ABSENT: Councilmember
ABSTAINING: Councilmember
_____________________________
Jan Arbuckle, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ __________________________
Taylor Day, City Clerk Michael Colantuono, City Attorney
Item # 4.
THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY (CITY)
AND
THE GRASS VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
TO
JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
1 WHEREAS, the City and the association recognize the benefit of recruiting lateral police officers, and
WHEREAS, the City and the association have met and conferred over possible incentives to recruit lateral police officers.
NOW THEREFORE, the City and the Association agree to the following discretionary incentives for the lateral hire or Police Officers:
LATERAL HIRE INCENTIVE - POLICE OFFICER
As a recruitment incentive for the lateral hire of a police officer, the City may, at its discretion, offer one or more of the following employment enhancements to employees hired after the date of adoption of this agreement.
A. Salary step placement at a competitive rate based on experience as a police officer or deputy sheriff.
B. Accrual of vacation leave placement at a competitive rate based on experience as a police officer or deputy sheriff. Up to 80 hours vacation incentive at date of hire.
CITY
______________________________________________ ____________ Tim Kiser, City Manager Date
GVPOA
______________________________________________ ____________ John Herrera, GVPOA President Date
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: 4
th of July Fireworks Show (Approval of Pyro Spectaculars North Agreement) CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: The Council 1) approve the 2022 4th of July Fireworks Show; 2) approve City Manager to execute an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. for amount of $21,500 for the 4th of July Fireworks Show; and 3) approve the Finance Director to make any necessary budget adjustments and transfers.
Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser, City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 02/28/2023 Date Prepared: 02/22/2023 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: In 2020, the 4th of July fireworks show traditionally held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Considering the stress and hard times caused by the pandemic, the City felt our community deserved to retain some form of the 4th of July tradition, so the City of Grass Valley hosted a 4th of July fireworks show. The show was a tremendous success. Citizens throughout the City enjoyed the free fireworks show and all the fireworks were donated by local business owners and community members. In 2021 and 2022, the City held the show again, but they were even bigger and more successful than the previous year’s. All of the City-hosted shows were so successful because of the community support and and generous donations/sponsorships received to fund both shows. City staff wants to bring the fireworks show back again this year, and secure sponsorships to fund the show.
Attached for Council consideration is the agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc.
Council Goals/Objectives: The 4th of July Firework Show executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan – Community Leadership Fiscal Impact: There will be sufficient funds in the current budget and next fiscal years budget for this action.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: General Fund
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. Proposal/Production Agreement
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Item # 5.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Mill Street Parking Lot Improvements Project – Authorization to Bid CEQA: The Planning Commission reviewed the information provided in the staff report, considered the comments provided by the public, and determined the project met the Class 11 and Class 32 Categorically Exemptions.
Recommendation: That Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the Mill Street Parking Lot Improvements Project
Prepared by: Bjorn P. Jones, City Engineer
Council Meeting Date: 2/28/2023 Date Prepared: 2/23/2023 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Mill Street Parking Lot Improvements Project involves the construction of an outdoor parking lot containing 32 parking spaces (2 accessible), located on a City owned lot at 309 Mill Street. City Council previously reviewed and approved of the project in July 2021 and agreed with a Categorically Exempt determination in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at that time.
The Mill Street Parking Lot is intended to provide vehicle parking for the downtown area and will offset lost parking spaces on Mill Street from the Downtown Streetscapes Improvement Project. Due to the steep topography of this property, extensive grading and retaining wall construction is required. The project plans incorporate concrete and asphalt concrete surfacing of the parking lot and include lighting and landscaping elements.
Plans and specifications for the Mill Street Parking Lot Improvement Project are being finalized by Engineering Division. At this time the total project cost is estimated at $525,000. Staff requests that Council authorize the bidding process for construction of this project.
Council Goals/Objectives: Construction of the Mill Street Parking Lot Improvement Project executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan Goal #1 - Community and Sense of Place and Goal #4 – Economic Development and Vitality.
Fiscal Impact: The project is funded in the Fiscal Year 22/23 CIP Budget with the use of remaining Regional Circulation Funds
Funds Available: Yes Account #: 300-406-63440
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
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