GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, November 26, 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
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Arbuckle led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
ABSENT
Councilmember Bob Branstrom
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Staff requested that item #6 (Staffing allocation and job description adoption) be removed for discussion at a later date.
Motion to approve consent with the noted changes by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report out of closed session.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Wreaths Across America Proclamation
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES November 26, 2024
Virtual public comment attached.
In-person comments: Public sign-up speakers 1 - 4
CONSENT ITEMS -
Motion made to approve consent by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Close City Hall to the Public the week of 12/23-12/27 CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council approves the motion to close the City Hall office to the public during the week of Christmas (12/23-12/27) and resume normal operating hours on Monday, December 30th, to allow for flexible staff schedules during this period.
4. A Resolution Adopting Rosenburg’s Rules of Order (2011) CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council adopt Resolution 2024-81 to establish simplified rules of procedure for meetings of the Council, committees, boards, and commissions of the City.
5. Electronic and Digital Signature Policy
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: The Council should adopt Resolution 2024-82, establishing a policy authorizing the execution of the city documents under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) to allow the city to balance flexibility with the need for signature security and integrity.
6. Staffing allocation and job description adoption
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That the Council: (1) adopt the attached job descriptions and associated salary schedules; (2) authorize the filling of job classes as presented; and (3) direct the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Amendments to the Waste Management Franchise Agreement tied to state-mandated implementation of SB 1383, AB 341, and AB 1826 (Recycling and Organic Waste programs)
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES November 26, 2024
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council adopt a resolution amending agreement between the City of Grass Valley and Waste Management for solid waste collection.
Zac Quentmeyer, Deputy Public Works Director, gave the council an overview of the agreement.
Public comment: Robin Davis, Sherly, Shirley
Motion to adopt a resolution amending agreement between the City of Grass Valley and Waste Management for solid waste collection by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Vice Mayor Hodge.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
8. Fee schedule amendment for solid waste collection rates for services provided by Waste Management.
CEQA: Not a project.
Recommendation: That Council 1) hold a public hearing, 2) consider public testimony and a tabulation of protest, and 3) adopt a resolution amending solid waste collection rates for the agreement between the City of Grass Valley and Waste Management.
Zac Quentmeyer, Deputy Public Works Director, gave an overview to the Council.
Public Comment: Sherly
Motion to 1) hold a public hearing, 2) consider public testimony and a tabulation of protest, and 3) adopt a resolution amending solid waste collection rates for the agreement between the City of Grass Valley and Waste Management by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
ADMINISTRATIVE
9. E Daniels Park Potential Partnership with the Nevada County Library CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) consider the concept of a partnership with the Nevada County Library for upgrading and using E. Daniels Park; and 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Nevada County Library for the use of E. Daniels, subject to City Council approval at a later date.
Tim Kiser, City Manager, gave an overview to the Council.
Public Comment: Robin Davis, Lisa Swarthout
Motion to 1) consider the concept of a partnership with the Nevada County Library for upgrading and using E. Daniels Park; and 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Nevada County Library for the use of E. Daniels, subject to City Council approval at a later date by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES November 26, 2024
Voting Yea: Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Ivy attended a Pioneer Energy Meeting and wants to have a conversation about firewise communities. Councilmember Caravelli met with the Arts Council, ERC board meeting, and Tim DeMartini regarding RV carb compliance. Vice Mayor Hodge spoke with the Nevada County Leadership Institute and choir practices. Mayor Arbuckle attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market, Nation League of Cities conference, GVAD, and Chamber retreat, meeting with the County, and had her last Monday with the Mayor Meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
____________________________ ______________________________ Jan Arbuckle, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
Adopted on:__________
Item # 2.