GRASS VALLEY
Special City Council Meeting
Monday, July 01, 2024 at 4:45 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
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MEETING NOTICE
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Please note, individuals who disrupt, disturb, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of a meeting will receive one warning that, if they do not cease such behavior, they may be removed from the meeting. The chair has authority to order individuals removed if they do not cease their disruptive behavior following this warning. No warning is required before an individual is removed if that individual engages in a use of force or makes a true threat of force. (Gov. Code, § 54957.95.)
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 July 01, 2024
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.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of three Council Members for the City of Grass Valley
2. Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for three City Council Members and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election to be conducted by the County of Nevada Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of three City Council Members; and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election to be conducted by the County of Nevada.
ADJOURN
POSTING NOTICE
This is to certify that the above notice of a Special meeting of The City Council, scheduled for Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 4:45 PM was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of three Council Members for the City of Grass Valley
Prepared by: Taylor Day, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 7/1/2024 Date Prepared: 6/28/2024 Agenda: Administrative
Background Information: State election laws require the City to take specific actions prior to holding an election for City Council members. Three Council Members terms expire this year and are up for election. Those positions are held by Council Members Jan Arbuckle, Bob Branstrom and Tom Ivy. The attached resolution adopts the requirements to call and provide the required notice for the election.
The City Clerk will begin issuing nomination papers and candidates statements on July 15, 2024. This process will end August 9, 2024. Additional information regarding the election will be forthcoming.
Council Goals/Objectives: Strategic Goal #6: Inclusive Community Involvement and Leadership – Oversee successful election
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: R2024-54
Item # 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to Charter Cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers; and
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Grass Valley, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That the General Municipal Election is consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be conducted by the County of Nevada on November 5, 2024.
SECTION 3. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding Municipal Elections.
ADOPTED as a resolution of the Council of the City of Grass Valley at a meeting thereof held on the 1
st day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Jan Arbuckle, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael Colantuono, City Attorney Page 4
Item # 1.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for three City Council Members and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election to be conducted by the County of Nevada Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of three City Council Members; and requesting consolidation with the statewide general election to be conducted by the County of Nevada.
Prepared by: Taylor Day, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 7/1/2024 Date Prepared: 6/28/2024 Agenda: Administrative
Background Information: Since three Council member positions are expiring, it is necessary that the City Council adopt a resolution to hold an election. The City has traditionally held Council elections on the date of the statewide general election, which this year is on November 5, 2024. Therefore, the resolution also requests the County of Nevada consolidate the election of the Council Members with the statewide general election. The Three Council Members terms that expire this year are held by Council Members Jan Arbuckle, Bob Branstrom and Tom Ivy.
The City Clerk will begin issuing nomination papers on July 15, 2024. This process will end August 9, 2024. Additional information regarding the election will be forthcoming.
Council Goals/Objectives: Strategic Goal #6: Inclusive Community Involvement and Leadership – Oversee successful election
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: R2024-55
Item # 2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NEVADA CONSOLIDATE A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,
2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN THE COUNTY OF NEVADA THE SAME DAY
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election has been called by the City of Grass Valley to be held in the City on November 5, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, a Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Nevada has been or will be called to be held on November 5, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, it is desired, pursuant to the authority found in California Elections Code section 10403, to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grass Valley hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Nevada is hereby requested to order the consolidation of said General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Nevada on November 4, 2024.
2. The City of Grass Valley acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Section 10418 of the California Elections Code.
3. The Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and requested to authorize and permit the Clerk Recorder / Registrar of Voters of the County of Nevada to:
a) Print and supply ballots for the General Municipal Election; b) Mail the City’s sample ballots and candidate statements of qualifications to the voters of the City as part of the material mailed to voters as to the Statewide General Election;
c) Perform such other services as may be required for the consolidation and conduct of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
4. The City Manager is authorized and directed to reimburse the County of Nevada for the services performed on behalf of the City upon the County’s presentation of a bill.
Item # 2.
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5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors and the County Clerk / Registrar of Voters of the County of Nevada.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1
st day of July, 2024.
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Jan Arbuckle, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________
Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David J. Ruderman, Assistant City Attorney
Item # 2.