GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, July 08, 2025 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
Mayor Hilary Hodge, Vice Mayor Haven Caravelli, Councilmember Jan Arbuckle, Councilmember Joe Bonomolo, Councilmember Tom Ivy
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:02PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Hodge.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Jan Arbuckle
Councilmember Joe Bonomolo
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Haven Caravelli
Mayor Hilary Hodge
AGENDA APPROVAL
Tim Kiser, City Manager, requested that Item #8, Collection of Delinquent Sewer and/or Water Accounts on the Nevada County Tax Roll, be moved to the next Council meeting.
Motion made to approve the agenda with the continuation of item 8 to the July 22nd council meeting by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robin Galvin Davies & Mark Gold.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion made to approve the consent by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Caravelli.
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES July 08, 2025
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
2. Adoption of Historic Legacy Award Policy and Nomination Form CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Historic Legacy Award Policy and Nomination Form as presented.
3. Public Works Purchase of Sewer Inspection Van at a total cost of $294,914.18 CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Council to authorize the Utilities Director to purchase new RapidView IBAK sewer inspection van from MME
4. Adoption of the Updated Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Heat Illness Prevention Plan (Indoor and Outdoor)
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the updated Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and the new Heat Illness Prevention Plan (Indoor and Outdoor) as submitted.
5. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for Building Services
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., extending the contract term and updating the fee schedule, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, subject to legal review.
6. Authorization for Deputy City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Michael Baker International for Grant Management Services CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for continued HOME and CDBG grant administration services for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, subject to legal review.
7. Letter of Support – Letter of Support for Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Acquisition of Cedar Ridge Preserve
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Bear Yuba Land Trust’s application to the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program for the acquisition of the 140-acre Cedar Ridge Preserve.
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley, CA MINUTES July 08, 2025
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Collection of Delinquent Sewer and/or Water Accounts on the Nevada County Tax Roll CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: After holding a public hearing, adopt Resolution 2025-39 requesting that the County of Nevada levy and collect delinquent sewer and water charges on the property tax roll.
Item continued to the July 22, 2025 meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Bonomolo participated in the 4th of July Parade and spoke about the upcoming Skate park AdHoc meeting. Councilmember Arbuckle participated in the 4th of July Parade, attended the Law Enforcement and Fire Council Meeting, League of Cal cities meeting on State budget, elected to be the Honorary Commander for Beale. Councilmember Ivy participated in the parade for the 4th, met with the Bear Yuba Land Trust about the possible Litton trail expansion, wants to agendize a conversation on the proposal to look into recycling options. Vice Mayor Caravelli attended the Center for the Arts board meeting, ERC Subcommittee for the Summit, GVDA board meeting, West Home ribbon cutting, and will not be at the next meeting. Mayor Hodge attended the Copland and Lauridsen concert, rode with Battalion Chief, James Drummond, in the 4th of July parade, and mentioned the upcoming shows at the Nevada Theater, Center for the Arts, Nevada County Arts Council.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Hilary Hodge, Mayor _________________
Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk ______________
Adopted: ______________
Item # 3.
Item # 3.
July 8, 2025
The Honorable Hilary Hodge
Mayor, Grass Valley, Calif.
125 E. Main Street,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Dear Mayor Hodge and members of the City Council,
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1924 and incorporated in Ohio, with more than 225,000 enthusiast members nationwide, more than 30,000 of whom reside in California. Our members are interested in any action that may affect their enjoyment and use of on and off highway motorcycles.
It has come to our attention that the current repairs to S. Auburn and Main Street include the planned elimination of existing dedicated motorcycle parking spots in favor of additional automobile spots. As a longtime resident of Placerville myself I know firsthand the popularity of motorcycles throughout the foothills, especially during the spring and summer months. Riders seek out the beauty and history of the gold country, and this proposed elimination of a few decided spots seems shortsighted and one we request you reconsider.
Often we find that areas that are inappropriate for automobile parking are restricted/made into no parking areas when they would in fact be appropriate for dedicated motorcycle spots. We would also encourage you work with local riders (I would be happy to help put you in contact with some) who could assist in this effort.
Sincerely,
Nick Haris
Director of Government Relations
(530) 3906 3912
Item # 3.