GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, September 24, 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
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Hodge led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Bob Branstrom
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge
ABSENT
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Changes were made to Item #5 to change to appointment of a "Committee Member" not "Councilmember" and change to L&L resolution to reflect Loma Rica annexation and change new zone to Zone VI on first page of resolution.
Motion to approve with noted changes by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Nevada County Environmental Health Presentation on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)
Item # 1.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES September 24, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Virtual public comments attached.
In person comments: Speakers 1- 14 (with speaker #'s 8, 12, & 13 not speaking), Matthew Coulter.
CONSENT ITEMS –
Motion made to approve consent with the mentioned changes in agenda approval by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024.
Recommendation: Council approves minutes as submitted.
3. Bennett Street Bridge Maintenance Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) award a contract for the Bennett Street Bridge Maintenance Project to Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc., 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract, subject to legal review, 3) authorize the City Engineer to approve construction change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount and 4) authorize the Finance Director to execute a Budget Amendment necessary to fund the project fully.
4. Initiate Annexation Proceedings and Approve the Boundary Map for Annexation of Loma Rica Ranch to the Residential Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-2 CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council approve Resolution 2024-69, initiating annexation proceedings and approving the boundary map for Annexation 2024-01 of Loma Rica Ranch- into the Residential Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1988-2.
5. Appointment of Councilmembers for the Measure B Oversight Committee CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint Measure B Oversight Committee member Haddock with a term ending in December 2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
6. Introduction of Ordinance No. 829 Increasing Compensation for Mayor and City Councilmembers
CEQA: Not a Project.
Item # 1.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES September 24, 2024
Recommendation: That the Council introduce the attached Ordinance No. 829, waive full reading, and read by title only.
Tim Kiser, City Manager, gave the Council an overview of the item.
Public Comment: Robin Galvin-Davis, Patrick Johnson, Matthew Coulter, & Shirly Osgood
Motion made to introduce the attached Ordinance No. 829, waive full reading, and read by title only by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge Voting Nay: Councilmember Caravelli
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Caravelli attended the Hispanic Heritage Day, and ERC Summit.
Councilmember Branstrom attended the ERC Summit, Nevada County Transfer Station opening of the receiver station, and will be attending the upcoming Brewfest. Councilmember Ivy attended the NCTC meeting, and the Pioneer Energy meeting. Vice Mayor Hodge attended the ERC Summit, Center for the Arts Annual Fundraiser, and the Constitution Day Parade.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm.
_________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
Adopted on: _________
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