GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 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
Mayor Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge, Councilmember Bob Branstrom, Councilmember Haven Caravelli, Councilmember Tom Ivy
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:06PM.
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 made to approve the 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
1. Military Ambassador Certificate of Recognition for Levi K. Choate.
Mayor Arbuckle gave presentation.
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES May 14, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments #1-5
Recess called by Mayor Arbuckle at 6:20PM.
Recess continued at 6:26PM.
Meeting called back to order at 6:32PM.
Public Comment #6-7
Recess called at 6:43PM
Meeting resumed at 7:05PM, Public Comment closed.
CONSENT ITEMS
Remove item 5 for discussion.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Motion made to approve consent with the removal of item 5 by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2024.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-29 Declaring Vehicles of the City of Grass Valley Surplus CEQA: N/A
Recommendation: That council 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-29 declaring a police vehicle as surplus and authorize disposition
4. Consideration of Waste Management’s annual fee adjustments and new fees for service
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution 2024-28 adjusting service rates to Waste Management’s fee schedule
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
5. AB 481 – Military Equipment Annual Inventory and Report; renewal of ordinance #815 CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Approve the attached equipment inventory as well as the associated annual report, renew previously adopted ordinance #815 pursuant to requirements of AB-481
Police Chief, Alex Gammelgard, gave presentation.
Motion made by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES May 14, 2024
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Introduction of an ordinance amending section 17.38.050(B) and adding Section
17.38.080(N) of Chapter 17.38 and Section 17.100.020(S) of Chapter 17.100, Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regarding the regulation of portable signage within the ROW of properties located within the Town Core zoning designation CEQA: Exempt under CEQA Guideline §15301, Categorical Exemption Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”) and under CEQA Guideline §15061(b)(3) (General Rule) Recommendation: Introduce the attached ordinance 828, waive full reading, and read by Title Only
City Planner, Amy Wolfson, gave presentation to the Council.
Council asked about the difference between chalkboards and white boards, asked to keep the verbiage of chalk boards only to match the historical aesthetic and request that this language is included in business license applications.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Motion made to introduce the attached ordinance 828, waive full reading, and read by Title only by Councilmember Ivy, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
7. Annual Inflation Increase for Water, Sewer, and Development Impact Fees CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council: 1) hold a public hearing; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-30 approving an annual inflation increase to the existing water, sewer, and development impact fees
City Manager, Tim Kiser, gave presentation to Council.
Council asked about AB602 and NEXUS studies.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Council asked about inflation and where the data is pulled from and asked about CPI increases.
Motion made to adopt Resolution No. 2024-30 approving an annual inflation increase to the existing water, sewer, and development impact fees by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Mayor Arbuckle
ADMINISTRATIVE
8. Measure E Funding and Budgeting – Overview and Use Agreement CEQA: Exempt – Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) receive an update on the amounts of Measure E funding available for use on streets and parks projects and 2) review a proposed project list for the next fiscal year and provide feedback to Staff and 3) authorize the City Engineer to execute
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a Joint Use Agreement, subject to legal review, for the City’s use and upgrading of the Sierra College Rotary Fields.
City Engineer, Bjorn Jones, gave presentation to Council.
Council discussed the use of turf vs natural grass, the lifespan of turf and how it is disposed of after its lifespan expires, and had concerns about not finishing the Memorial Park Project before taking on new projects. Council requested to hold a public hearing regarding Measure E, potentially a joint meeting with City Council and the Measure E Committee and asked for clarification on the responsibility to maintain the field.
City Manager, Tim Kiser, spoke to the goal of the bond which is to provide more fields. Council asked for clarification on the verbiage of what Council approved.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Council asked to postpone authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Joint Use Agreement, subject to legal review, for the City’s use and upgrading of the Sierra College Rotary Fields. They request to meet with the Measure E Committee prior to making a decision. Asked for this to be put on the May 28th meeting agenda.
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli attended the GVDA executive meeting, ERC meeting, assisted with presenting their new logo and tag line, GVDA meeting w/ chamber, and thanked GVPD and Fire for their role in Lou Conter's service. Councilmember Branstrom attended the ERC board meeting and the tour of Nevada County, saw the Cats show, and noted that farmers markets. Mayor Arbuckle attended multiple meetings and attended the ERC tour of Nevada County.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:43PM.
Adopted on:_______________
_______________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Day, City Clerk
Item # 3.