GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, October 22, 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 called to order at 6:02 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 - The City Council reserves the right to hear items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
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
No closed session.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from Gold Country Senior Services
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Virtual Public Comment attached.
In-person public comment: Speakers 1 through 10.
CONSENT ITEMS -
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES October 22, 2024
Assistant City Attorney David Ruderman clarified the minutes and how they reflected that Resolution 2024-73 supporting Prop 64 did pass by a 2-1-1 vote per Robert's Rule of Order.
Staff requested that item # 3 be pulled from the agenda for discussion.
Motion made to approve consent with the noted changes by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 8th, 2024.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Inspection of Multiple Unit Buildings intended for Human Occupancy Policy CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Policy for Inspection of MultipleUnit Buildings Intended for Human Occupancy, establishing procedures for the inspection and enforcement of health and safety standards in multi-unit buildings, in compliance with applicable California Health & Safety Code sections.
4. Ticket and Pass Distribution Policy
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Ticket and Pass Distribution Policy, ensuring that all tickets and passes distributed by the City are used in furtherance of public purposes, in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations under Section 18944.1.
5. Finance Department Restructuring
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) review and approve the proposed reorganization of the Finance Departments; 2) approve the job description and associated salary schedule for the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director, subject to legal review; 3) approve adding the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to the allotted/authorized City positions; 4) review the proposed agreements (including Appendix A) for the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director positions; 5) authorize the City Manager to execute the Finance Director and/or Deputy Finance Director agreement(s) subject to legal review; and 6) authorize the Administrative Services Director to make any necessary budget adjustments and/or amendments to complete these actions.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
6. .Second reading of an ordinance amending 10.64.010, 10.64.020, and 10.64.030 of Chapter 10.64 of Title 10 and adding section 12.16.040 to Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regulating the use of wheeled devices CEQA: Not a project
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES October 22, 2024
Recommendation: That council 1) hold second reading and adopt Ordinance 830, and 2) adopt Resolution 2024-74 directing the posting of signs prohibiting wheeled devise in the downtown area.
Alex Gammelgard, Police Chief, gave an overview and clarification to the council of the proposed Ordinance.
Motion to 1) hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance 830, and 2) adopt Resolution 2024-74 directing the posting of signs prohibiting wheeled devices in the downtown area by Councilmember Branstrom, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
ADMINISTRATIVE
7. Historical Commission Quarterly Update and Request
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council 1) Accepts Plaque Language for the Firehouse on Main Street and Mill Street Parking Lot, 2) Directs staff to move forward with landmark submission for the Firehouse on Main Street and Mill Street Parking Lot, and 3) Receives update from Historical Commission.
Terry McAteer, Historical Commissioner, gave the update to the council.
Tom Ivy recused himself from the discussion of the Mill Street Parking Lot Landmark Submission.
A motion was made to 1) Accept Plaque Language for the Mill Street Parking Lot, 2) Direct staff to move forward with landmark submission for the Mill Street Parking Lot by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
Voting Abstaining: Councilmember Ivy
Tom Ivy rejoined the Council.
Motion made to 1) Accept Plaque Language for the Firehouse on Main Street, 2) Direct staff to move forward with landmark submission for the Firehouse on Main Street by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Ivy participated in monitoring the watershed at Wolf Creek and remediating salmon in South Fork. Councilmember Branstrom attended the Contractor Associations Career Day, The Arts Events, and the Cal Cities Conference. Councilmember Caravelli attended the Trades Day event, Sierra Harvest Lunch-in, meeting with Jada Windows, ERC executive board meeting, Castles Company, and welcoming Roque Barrera to the city staff
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES October 22, 2024
as the Fire Marshal. Vice Mayor Hodge attended the League of California Cities Conference. Mayor Arbuckle attended the Cal Cities Conference and announced the upcoming safe trick or Treat, Dog Mob, and Family fun day at the Center for the Arts.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
___________________________ _____________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
Adopted on:__________
Item # 4.