GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, June 27, 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 7:03PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Arbuckle.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Bob Branstrom
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge
AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve agenda as submitted by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Virtual Public Comments attached.
In Person: Brenda English
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion made to approve consent as submitted by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES June 27, 2023
Arbuckle
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June16, 2023.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
2. 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
3. Local Emergency Proclamation (Drought Conditions)
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: Drought Conditions proclamation declaring a Local State of Emergency
4. Identify the terms of reimbursement and other conditions for the fire department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident as part of the California Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA).
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-30, identifying the terms and conditions for the fire departments response away from their official duty station and assigned to emergency incidents as part of California Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA).
5. Awarding a Five-year contract with Michael Baker International to assist with management and reporting services related to the City’s HOME and CDBG programs.
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Manager to sign the five-year contract with MBI pending legal review, for assistance in the management and reporting requirements of several existing grants, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the 5 year term of the contract.
6. SB 584 – Letter Opposing Unless Amended
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That Council 1) approves the letter opposing SB 584; and 2) authorizes the Mayor to sign the letters opposing SB 584.
7. Extension and cost adjustment of the School Resource Officer services agreement between the City of Grass Valley and Nevada Joint Union High School District CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Approve the new agreement to provide School Resource Officer services for Nevada Joint Union High School District at the Park Avenue Campus
8. Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim for Transit and Paratransit Operations CEQA: N/A – Not a Project
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES June 27, 2023
Recommendation: That Council adopt a resolution requesting that Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) allocate $507,556 of the City’s FY 2023/24 estimated apportionment of LTF in support of transit and paratransit services.
9. Condon and Scotten Turf Replacement Project – Final Acceptance CEQA: Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”
Recommendation: That Council: 1) accept the Condon and Scotten Turf Replacement Project as complete, 2) authorize final payment to the Contractor, and 3) authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
10. Employment Agreement for Fire Investigation Services CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) Adopt resolution 2023-31 and 2) Approve the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for hiring of an annuitant for, fire investigation and special enforcement services related to investigation, prevention, and enforcement pursuant to Government Code Section 21224(a). Agreement subject to legal review.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Sewer System Management Plan
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Council to adopt a revised SSMP
Presentation by Tim Kiser, City Manager
Council asked if the City when the last major sewer overflow was and how the City handled it and about backflow devices.
Motion made to adopt revised Sewer System Master Plan (SMMP) by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
12. Water Shortage Contingency Plan
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Council to adopt a WSCP
Presentation by Tim Kiser, City Manager
Council asked if the City was using less water now compared to 10 years ago.
Motion made to adopt Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES June 27, 2023
13. Adopt ten Resolutions confirming diagram and assessment and levying assessment, and requesting the County Auditor-Controller to place assessment on tax roll for FY 2023- 24 Landscaping and Lighting Districts (LLD) and Benefit Assessment Districts (AD) CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: After conducting the public hearing, adopt resolutions related to the Commercial (District No. 1988-1) Landscaping and Lighting Districts, as follows:1) Resolution No. 2023-32 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 1988-1. 2) Resolution No. 2023-33 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll-Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-1. 3) Resolution No. 2023-34 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 1988-2. 4) Resolution No 2023-35 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll-Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-2. 5) Resolution No 2023-36 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2003-1. 6) Resolution No. 2023-37 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll - Morgan Ranch-Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District No. 2003-1. 7) Resolution No. 2023- 38 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2010-1. 8) Resolution No. 2023-39 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll - Morgan Ranch-West Assessment District No 2010-1. 9) Resolution No. 2023-40 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2016-1. 10) Resolution No. 2023-41 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll – Ridge Meadows Assessment District No 2016-1.
Presentation given by Bjorn Jones, City Engineer
Motion made to conduct the public hearing, adopt resolutions related to the Commercial (District No. 1988-1) Landscaping and Lighting Districts, as follows:1) Resolution No. 2023-32 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 1988-1. 2) Resolution No. 2023-33 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll-Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-1. 3) Resolution No. 2023-34 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 1988-2. 4) Resolution No 2023-35 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll-Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-2. 5) Resolution No 2023-36 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2003-1. 6) Resolution No. 2023-37 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll - Morgan Ranch-Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District No. 2003-1. 7) Resolution No. 2023-38 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2010-1. 8) Resolution No. 2023-39 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll - Morgan Ranch-West Assessment District No 2010-1. 9) Resolution No. 2023-40 Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Levying Assessment for FY 2023-24 Assessment District No. 2016-1. 10) Resolution No. 2023- 41 Requesting the County Auditor to Place Assessment on Tax Roll – Ridge Meadows Assessment District No 2016-1 by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES June 27, 2023
14. Development Impact Fees – Update of Development Impact Fees and Water & Wastewater Capacity Fees
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Development Impact Fees and the Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees.
Bjorn Jones, City Engineer, gave presentation.
Public Comment: Brenda English
Council asked for clarification on what fees increased and what fees decreased, asked if NCCA had any comments on the reports and what their involvement was.
Motion made to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Development Impact Fees and the Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees by Mayor Arbuckle, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting, the Downtown Association Meeting, the Networking Social at Lazy Dog and expressed excitement for the upcoming 4th of July parade. Councilmember Ivy had no report. Councilmember Branstrom attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and LAFCO meeting. Mayor Arbuckle attended the Downtown merchant meeting and strategic planning meeting, League of California Meeting in Southern California, and discussed the LA County Homeless outreach program.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:55PM.
__________________________ ___________________________
Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Adopted on: ____________________
Item # 2.
1 Miranda Bacon
From: Joyce Hoffman
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 1:38 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: For next City Council June 27, 2023
Certain roads in downtown, especially those North of Richardson Street need repair and haven't been fixed for over two decades.
Numerous times we've called to find out when they'll be repaved properly and not just patched with asphalt. We're continuously told that "we're next on the list" but that's old news.
The parking on North Auburn Street has at times been choked when rentals are full. The police have been called when vehicles are left for over three days or even months. They call us back and tell us it's okay because the cars belong to neighbors. Yet, there is a law that prevents people from leaving a car on the street for over three days.
We've asked to have our curbs repainted with no reply making it necessary to do it ourselves. The runaround has lasted at least fifteen years. Our emails, letters, phone calls and online forms requesting help have all been ignored or passed on to somebody else until it comes back full-circle. The city has claimed that it cannot help with any of these issues. We pay our taxes and the extra Measure E sales tax that seems to be awarded to other areas.
1.We want to know when the streets will be repaired in our neighborhood and it should be in the near future. We've been waiting for too long.
2.We want the police to ticket those who abuse the no-parking areas or leave their vehicles in the street over three days.
Item # 2.