GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, May 23, 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 7:02PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Arbuckle.
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 Ivy, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No report.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation to Recognize Technical Sergeant Breona Calvert as the Lt. Commander Lou Conter Military Ambassador
Mayor Arbuckle read proclamation and noted that it was presented on May 20, 2023 at Armed Forces Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT -
In person comment: Robin Galvan-Davies, Nicole, Brian Hall.
Virtual Comment: Ariana Lang, Laura Adair
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CONSENT ITEMS -
Motion made to approve consent items by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023 Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Second reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Chapters 5.16 “Cable Television Franchise”, 5.18 “Cable Systems and Open Video Systems”, and 5.19 “State Video Franchises” of the Grass Valley Municipal Code.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That Council have the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 825, waive full reading, and read by Title only.
4. Extension of certificated promotional list for Fire Captain.
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council 1) extend the current eligibility list for Fire Captain for two months or until creation of a new list. The current promotional list was certified June 29, 2022. The Fire Department expects to fill a vacancy for Captain within the timeframe of the extension.
5. Nevada County Transportation Commission FY 2023/24 Overall Work Program Approval CEQA: N/A – Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council: 1) review the projects proposed for inclusion in the Nevada County Transportation Commission FY 2023/24 Overall Work Program, 2) adopt a Resolution approving the projects for inclusion in the Nevada County Transportation Commission Overall Work Program
6. Approve a Resolution Adopting Guidelines for the Submission and Tabulation of Protests in Rate Hearings Conducted Pursuant to the California Constitution.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That Council review and approve Resolution 2023-21 adopting guidelines for the submission and tabulation of protests in Rate Hearings conducted pursuant to Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution.
7. AB 481 – Military Equipment Annual Inventory and Report; renewal of ordinance #815 CEQA: Not a Projcet
Recommendation: Approve the attached equipment inventory as well as the associated annual report, renew previously adopted ordinance #815 pursuant to requirements of AB-481
8. 2022/23 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project – Authorization to Bid CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”
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Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the findings that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) authorize the advertisement for bids.
9. Grass Valley Professional Services Agreement for Consultant Services for Nevada Cemetery District (NCD)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a contract, subject to legal review, with Nevada Cemetery District to provide financial services.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
10. FY 2023-24 Preliminary Budget Overview
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, approve the FY 2023-24 Preliminary Budget and provide further direction to staff as it relates to the preparation of the FY 2023-24 Final Budget; and Set June 27, 2023 as the date for the public hearing for the FY 2023-24 Final Budget.
Finance Director, Andy Heath, gave presentation to Council.
Council asked for clarification on the Sierra College Field project, about social media expenses, water/sewer rate increases, animal control/community service officer position, and asked for a definition of 'non-fundgible'.
Motion made to approve the FY 2023-24 Preliminary Budget and provide further direction to staff as it relates to the preparation of the FY 2023-24 Final Budget by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli attended Armed Forces Day and watched Aztec Dancers bless Mill St and the merchants with their dance. Councilmember Ivy attended the NCTC meeting.
Councilmember Branstrom attended the Peggy Lavine award event at the Northstar House, attended broadband workshop, partook in the $5 classic movies at the Del Oro, and saw 5 plays. Vice Mayor Hodge toured the Mondavi Center, and attended the Penn Valley Rodeo and Armed Forces Day. Mayor Arbuckle attended the Nevada County Ag Tour, NCCLI Government Day, attended Sac Valley Division meeting in Redding and attended Armed Forces Day.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:10PM.
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_______________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Adopted on: ___________
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From: Arianna Lang
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 4:33 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Permit Parking
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Hello,
My name is Arianna and I live on Mill Street. Currently the only parking for myself and a few of my neighbors is public street parking. I would like to peƟƟon for this parking to be made into permit only parking. Due to the new parking lot being put in on Mill Street I figured this would be a good Ɵme to bring this issue to light. Over the last 6 years I have lived on Mill Street the parking situaƟon has become worse and worse. I’ve come home countless Ɵmes to cars illegally parked, RVs/trailers staying the night in front of our home, and leaving no space for myself or my neighbors to park.
I appreciate you taking the Ɵme to read my email. Please let me know if you need anymore informaƟon from me. I look forward to hearing about any next steps to grant this peƟƟon.
Thank you,
Arianna Lang
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