GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, December 10, 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 Bob Branstrom
Councilmember Haven Caravelli
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge
Mayor Jan Arbuckle
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Staff requested to add an item of Surplus Property.
Motion to approve agenda with added item 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
There was no closed session.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the 2024 Mayors Award
PUBLIC COMMENT -
In-Public speakers: 1 through 7.
Virtual public comments are attached.
CONSENT ITEMS -
Councilmember Branstrom requested that item #4 (Loma Rica Ranch—Accept Open Space Dedication and M1 Zone parcel) be removed for discussion.
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City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES December 10, 2024
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Motion to approve consent with noted change by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2024 Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Confirming the purchase of properties at 110 Springhill Drive (APN’s 009-720-035, 009- 720-036, 009-720-037, and 009-720-038) for $995,000
CEQA: Categorically Exempt - Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines (Existing Facilities) Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the purchase agreement with Lewis Family Trust for the properties at 110 Springhill Drive (APN’s 009-720-035, 009-720-036, 009- 720-037, and 009-720-038), subject to legal review; 2) approve the purchase amount of $995,000, 3) authorize the City Manager to sign all real estate documents required to complete the purchase with Lewis Family Trust, subject to legal review and the Planning Commission finding that this land purchase is in compliance with the City’s General Plan; and 4) approve the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments and transfers to complete these actions.
4. Prefabricated Restrooms – Approve Purchase Agreements CEQA: N/A – Not A Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the purchase of three prefabricated restrooms from Public Restroom Company, 2) authorize the City Engineer to execute purchase agreements with Public Restroom Company in the amount not to exceed $240,000 per installed turnkey structure, subject to legal review, and 3) authorize the Finance Director to execute the necessary budget transfer of Measure E funds to fully fund the purchases.
5. HSIP Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project – Final Acceptance CEQA: N/A – Project is Complete
Recommendation Motion: That Council: 1) accept the HSIP Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project as complete, and 2) authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
6. Second reading of Ordinance No. 78- Municipal Code Section 8.16 Fire Control Regulations
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council: 1) hold a second reading by title only and adopt NonUrgency Ordinance 78 – 8.16 Fire Control Regulations
7. 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.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
8. Loma Rica Ranch – Accept Open Space Dedication and M1 Zone parcel CEQA: Not a Project pursuant to Government Code §21065 because the land dedication will not cause a physical change in the environment Recommendation: That Council 1) accept a Grant Of Open Space Land (“Agreement”) across portions of the Loma Rica Ranch property and 10 Acres of M1 adjacent to Brunswick Road, 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements for the land dedication to the city, subject to results of an Environmental Site Assessment, the Planning Commission’s finding that this land purchase is in compliances with the City’s General Plan, and subject to legal review and 3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certificate of Acceptance for the grant deed.
Tim Kiser, City Manager, gave the council an overview of the item.
Public Comment: Matthew Coulter
Motion made to 1) accept a Grant Of Open Space Land (“Agreement”) across portions of the Loma Rica Ranch property and 10 Acres of M1 adjacent to Brunswick Road, 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements for the land dedication to the city, subject to results of an Environmental Site Assessment, the Planning Commission’s finding that this land purchase is in compliances with the City’s General Plan, and subject to legal review and 3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certificate of Acceptance for the grant deed by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
Surplus Property Designation and Disposition
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the Council adopt resolution No. 2024-84 declaring a police K9 vehicle as surplus and authorize the sale to an out-of-state public safety entity Alex Gammelgard, Police Chief, gave an overview presentation to the council.
Motion made to adopt resolution No. 2024-84 declaring a police K9 vehicle as surplus and authorize the sale to an out-of-state public safety entity by Councilmember Caravelli, Seconded by Councilmember Branstrom.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
PUBLIC HEARING
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
9. Canvass and Statement of Results for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
CEQA: Not a project
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-83, finding and declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Public Comment: Lisa Swarthout, Matthew Coulter
Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 2024-83, finding and declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election by Vice Mayor Hodge, Seconded by Councilmember Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
10. New Council Member Installation – Jan Arbuckle, Joe Bonomolo, & Tom Ivy CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: The City Clerk will administer the oath of office to newly elected Council Members Jan Arbuckle, Joe Bonomolo, and Tom Ivy for a four-year term commencing December 10, 2024, and continuing through December 12, 2028, or until their successor is elected and the election has been certified.
11. Council Reorganization - Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: The City Clerk should conduct the election of the Mayor. The City Clerk will then turn the meeting over to the new Mayor, who will conduct the election of the Vice Mayor.
A motion was made to nominate Hilary Hodge for mayor and Haven Caravelli as vice mayor by Councilmember Arbuckle and seconded by Councilmember Bonomolo.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Branstrom, Councilmember Caravelli, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Hodge, Mayor Arbuckle
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Bonomolo wanted to thank Bob Branstrom for his kind words and looks forward to learning and serving. Councilmember Arbuckle attended the League Leader Board Meeting, GVDA and Chamber installation, and the opening of Lyman Gilmore's playground.
Councilmember Ivy had nothing to report. Vice Mayor Caravelli attended the Turkey Trot, Coffee with District 3 Supervisor, meeting with the Habitat Folks, Cornish Christmas, Lyman Gilmore ribbon cutting for the playground, and ERC meeting. She met with a new business owner in town, had coffee with Councilmember Bonomolo, visited the Miracle Bar, and wants to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season. Mayor Hodge has loved visiting Downtown and attended the youth orchestra performance.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm.
______________________________ ____________________________ Hilary Hodge, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
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1 Taylor Whittingslow
From: WIRELESS CALLER - Voicemail box 8880 <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:01 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Voicemail from on Dec 10 2024 7:00 PM
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Hi Taylor, Matthew Colter. You need to slow the meeting down and figure out another way to get public comment in because I'm doing what is said on the thing which is call in and you're not allowing my public comments to get through. So I'd please put my public comment through for this transition of power would be great.
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Yes, this is Matthew Coulter commenting on the election results and Yeah, sorry. I'm not able to sit up there with you guys the voters Did not choose me as they did not choose me two years ago But I will run again in two years and hopefully will be able to run against Hillary which I hope she's completed her DUI time by then and Haven which I hope her coffers are filled with her filtering of the city's funds by then So, until then, I can't wait to just enjoy your meetings, and see you later, Bob, because you did absolutely nothing, and I can't believe that the voters put Jan in because she has done nothing. I wish she'd point to one thing that she's done in the time that she's been there in the 20 years. Just one thing, please, anyone. One thing. Please. So, we'll see you again in two years with the election cycle, but until then, you'll hearing from me every two weeks. Excellent. You're doing great. You look wonderful. Plastic surgeries, good choice.
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Yes, I'd like to comment on that piece of purchase on Brunswick Road in Idaho, Maryland. That's right next to the creek. It's too close to the creek and too much impact to the creek to have such an industrial usage that wasn't in the general plan or anything. It was supposed to all be a park at one time and now it's becoming industrial biomass plan. Very bizarre that the city's continuing what they're doing with the destruction of a historic town. Thank you. Matthew Coulter, Grass Valley.
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This is Matthew Colter commenting on the consent calendar and just like to say how wonderful you are and everything you do including buying a third public works yard separate from the other public works yards is even better because now it's stretched way across town. So just more wasted time for people going back and forth which is wonderful because it just stretches out staff time so staff can just kind of drive back and forth and they're up to 50s and scratch their heads because they don't seem to be doing much else for Public Works. And it's wonderful though, I'm just so happy that you guys are buying a Public Works facility, repair facility up on the steep hill on Spring Hill, which already is a very, very difficult intersection to get in and out of as you can notice by the scrape marks on the ground. So your choice of places is awesome and the multi-million dollar expenditures is awesome that you guys did.
You're perfect. You're wonderful. Keep up the good work and keep spending people's money.
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Hi, this is Matthew Coulter from Grass Valley Calling, and I would like the city to return a call when I call to ask for the address to participate by Zoom that was ordered by the City Council and city lawyers and the city manager so I could participate in these meetings. And besides that, I'd like to just say how great you all are. Everything you do is fantastic. You could do nothing wrong. everything you've ever done in your past 30 years is flawless. I just agree that everyone should agree that you are flawless and do everything correct with every decision you've ever made for the city of Grass Valley and it's just wonderful to have you all there in such a pristine and glowing light of perfection, that we can all look at you as leaders and aspire to be as perfect as you guys are and as flawless as you are and spend people's money in the most appropriate manners that you do for all the citizens of Grass Valley, including all the people that are living on the streets of Grass Valley.
They are so to you guys and would just like to extend their glowing recommendation for everything you've done for them, including the guy that was responded to three
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10 times today on South Auburn. He's very happy for such attention. And so we'd all just like to say how perfect you are and continue to be the most wonderful, perfect, most stunning individuals that this has ever seen. Thank you.
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Hello, my name is Rob Katzenstein. I live on North Auburn Street in Grass Valley. And I'd just like to thank Bob Branson for making this town a much more livable, beautiful, and sustainable one. He has had many meetings with his constituents and attended countless community events. Bob was an aware, active, and eager listener and took recommendations to action. I hope his work will continue in such areas as electrical vehicle charging for downtown, creation of open spaces and trails, and also bike paths. His thoughtful presence will be missed in grass valley civic procedures. Thank you, Bob. I sincerely appreciate your contribution to our town. Thanks again.
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From: Tammy Gregerson
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:29 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Christmas Care Day Support
Hello Council Members,
My name is Tammy Gregerson and I am a resident of the city of Grass Valley.
I am writing in support of the upcoming Christmas Care Day being hosted by the Nevada County Mutual Aid group at the Elks Lodge on Christmas day. I have not had the opportunity to participate in one of the previous community care days, but I know there were free meals and clothing given out, as well as other resources. I also know that there was an aggressive arrest of an individual at one of these events.
I am asking the council to support this upcoming event as well and to ensure that an incident like the one described above does not happen.
Building off a discussion at a previous meeting, regarding our unhoused neighbors, this event is one way to provide support and build and strengthen relationships. It is a piece in the puzzle to end homelessness.
Thank you for your time,
Tammy
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