GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, June 13, 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 7:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Arbuckle led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 agenda as submitted by Councilmember Ivy, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed door meeting was call to order at 6:30, all Councilmembers present. The Council voted 5-0 to authorize the filing of a code enforcement lawsuit. Details to be made public when the complaint is served on the property owner. Adjourned by consensus and without motion at 7:00.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for June 2023 as Pride Month
2. Proclamation for June 2023 as Small Cities Month
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City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES June 13, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Virtual public comments attached.
In person public comment: Thomas Stone, Sandra Byode, Robin Davis
CONSENT ITEMS -
Motion made to approve consent by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
3. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
4. Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
5. Local Emergency Proclamation (Winter Storm of February 2023) CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: To continue the Winter Storm February 24th, 2023 to March 1st, 2023 proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
6. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding – Adopt Project List CEQA: N/A – Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt a Resolution to include Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget and specifying a list of projects to be funded with RMRA funds.
7. Magenta Drain Restoration Project – Authorized Representative Designation CEQA: N/A – Procedural Motion
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution 2023-23, designating an authorized representative to execute an agreement with the State of California for a Round 2 IRWM Implementation Grant.
8. CDBG Memorial Park Facilities Improvement Project – Final Acceptance CEQA: N/A – Project is Complete
Recommendation: That Council 1) accept the CDBG Memorial Park Facilities Improvement Project as complete, 2) authorize the City Engineer to execute a change order and process final payment to the contractor for a total contract amount of $5,615,275.70, and 3) Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
9. Adoption of five Resolution of Intention to Order Improvements for Landscaping and Lighting Districts (LLD) – Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Benefit Assessment Districts (AD) – Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and set public hearing on June 27, 2023
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CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt five Resolutions (2023-25, 2023-26, 2023-27, 2023-28, 2023-29) of Intention for Commercial LLD #1988-1, Residential LLD #1988-2, Morgan Ranch Unit 7 A.D. #2003-1, Morgan Ranch West A.D. #2010-1 and Ridge Meadows A.D. and set public hearing on June 27, 2023.
The five Resolutions related to the Commercial and Residential Landscaping and Lighting Districts, the Morgan Ranch-Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District, the Morgan Ranch West Benefit Assessment District and Ridge Meadows Benefit Assessment District are as follows: 1) Resolution of Intention No. 2023-25 to Order Improvements Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 – Assessment District No. 1988- 1, Commercial Landscaping and Lighting District, 2) Resolution of Intention No.2023- 26 to Order Improvements Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 – Assessment District No, 1988-2, Residential Landscaping and Lighting District, 3) Resolution of Intention No. 2023-27 to Order Improvements Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (Sections 54703 and following, California Government Code; hereafter the “1982 Act”) – Morgan Ranch – Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District No. 2003-1, 4) Resolution of Intention No. 2023-28 to Order Improvements Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (Sections 54703 and following, California Government Code; hereafter the “1982 Act”) – Morgan Ranch West Benefit Assessment District No. 2010-1, and 5) Resolution of Intention No. 2023-29 to Order Improvements Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (Sections 54703 and following, California Government Code; hereafter the “1982 Act”) – Ridge Meadows Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1.
10. Consideration of Waste Management’s annual fee adjustments and new fees for service
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution 2023-22 adjusting service rates to Waste Management’s fee schedule
11. SB 1383 – Purchase Energy Credits to meet requirements CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That Council 1) approval the concept of the City purchasing Energy Credits to meet the SB 1383 requirements; 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Desert View Power LLC not exceed $70,000, subject to legal review; and 3) authorize the Administrative Services Director to make any necessary budget adjustments and/or transfers to implement this agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Wolf Creek Trail Project – Environmental Determination CEQA: Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, as the appropriate level of environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines; 2) Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Plan (MMRP), implementing and monitoring all Mitigation Measures in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines; and, 3) Approve the Wolf Creek Trail Project, as presented.
Bjorn Jones, City Engineer, gave presentation to council.
Council had questions about following EIR & CEQA mitigation requirements, funding from our parks bond, and if tonight's actions are permanently setting the path of the trail.
Public Comment: Beth More, Ralph Silberstine, Denise Silbrststine, Shilar Barney Motion made to 1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, as the appropriate level of environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines; 2) Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Plan (MMRP), implementing and monitoring all Mitigation Measures in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines; and, 3) Approve the Wolf Creek Trail Project, as presented by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli attended ERC meeting, Skate Park Public meeting, GVDA meeting, and all of the Murals now have QR code plaques. Councilmember Ivy attended Pioneer Energy Meeting, Solid Hazardous Waste Meeting. Councilmember Branstrom will be on vacation on August 8th and not be in attendance for that council meeting. He attended a Nevada County Library event, Cal Cities speakers zoom meeting, Thursday Night Market, and went out and played pickle ball. Vice Mayor Hodge gave her congratulations to the class of 2023, attended the Thursday Night Market, and she will be missing the upcoming June 27th meeting. Mayor Arbuckle attended the Memorial Day celebration at Memorial Park, the Sierra College President Lunch In, the Thursday Night Market, the Lilly Purit Softball game, and the GVDA strategic planning meeting.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
________________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Adopted on: ________________
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From:
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:51 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Public comment
Public comment from political prisoner, Matthew Coulter, Inmate #B23000683 AI has long been used in Nevada county to cut corners. The DA's office, the hospital, as well as many other tax payer funded entities depend on it. The corruption inside said agencies is on the rise, and as been for sometime. Most citizens are not aware of just where their tax dollars go, or for what they are used.
The lack of involvement and chosen ignorance isn't a surprise due to the government shutting out the people who pay their salaries.
The sad reality is they don't want to know how the sausage is made and what's in it. Because they would surely vomit if they did. Trust has been deeply eroded between the people and their government from the supreme court to the city council who place themselves above the people and when questioned lash out with the full force of willing law enforcement and thugs who are on their payroll through no bid contracts that are grossly inflated.
Officials both drunk and drunk on power sit like kings and queens during the inquisition. Questions are are considered blasphemy and to be answered by burning quickly at the stake.
Who do you serve?
From the outside looking in the answer is obvious to many who care to look. Things that used to go before the voters are now conducted in backroom deals away from the light of transparency and once enacted are almost impossible to repel by design.
We live in a special place with special people or I wouldn't even comment or accept my punishment with grace for doing so.
I am just one of many political prisoners who through history that have demanded change of their government and paid the price for doing so. I feel I'm in good company. Freedom of speech is dead in America. We are told what to say and how to say it, or else.
I would like to comment on an agenda item but I am unable to from jail.
Written from Wayne Brown Correctional Facility
June 11th 2023
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From: Arianna Lang
Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2023 6:49 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Follow up - Mill Street Permit Parking
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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Hello,
I am following up on an email I sent about peƟƟoning to have the current public parking in front of residences on Mill Street changed to permit only parking. Due to the new parking lot being added on Mill Street I think this would be a good Ɵme to transiƟon to permit only parking for residents who have no driveways and rely on the parking directly in front of our home. Let me know if you have any quesƟons or updates.
Thank you,
Arianna Lang
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