GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, December 09, 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 AGENDA
Any person with a disability who requires accommodations to participate in this meeting should telephone the City Clerk’s office at (530)274-4390, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make a request for a disability related modification or accommodation.
Mayor Hilary Hodge, Vice Mayor Haven Caravelli, Councilmember Jan Arbuckle, Councilmember Joe Bonomolo, Councilmember Tom Ivy
MEETING NOTICE
City Council welcomes you to attend the meetings electronically or in person at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 125 E. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945. Regular Meetings are scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated.
This meeting is being broadcast “live” on Comcast Channel 17 & 18 by Nevada County Media, on the internet at www.cityofgrassvalley.com, or on the City of Grass Valley YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofgrassvalley.com Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after that will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option to modify their action on items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda item.
Agenda materials, staff reports, and background information related to regular agenda items are available on the City’s website: www.cityofgrassvalley.com. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be made available on the City of Grass Valley website at www.cityofgrassvalley.com, subject to City staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
Please note, individuals who disrupt, disturb, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of a meeting will receive one warning that, if they do not cease such behavior, they may be removed from the meeting. The chair has authority to order individuals removed if they do not cease their disruptive behavior following this warning. No warning is required before an individual is removed if that individual engages in a use of force or makes a true threat of force. (Gov. Code, § 54957.95.)
City of Grass Valley, CA AGENDA December 09, 2025
Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible and listening devices are available. Other special accommodations may be requested to the City Clerk 72 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (530) 274-4390, we are happy to accommodate.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL - The City Council reserves the right to hear items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Wreaths Across America Proclamation
2. 2025 Nevada County Toy Run Proclamation
PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after 5pm will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option to modify their action on items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda item. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person for all emailed, voicemail, or in person comments, and only one type of public comment per person. Speaker cards are assigned for public comments that are on any items not on the agenda, and within the jurisdiction or interest of the City. Speaker Cards can be pulled until the opening of public comment at which time sign ups will no longer be allowed.
These cards can be found at the City Clerks desk. If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, please come to the podium when the item is announced. When recognized, please begin by providing your name and address for the record (optional). Thirty minutes of public comment will be heard under this item in order of the speaker card assigned and the remaining general public comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. We will begin with number one.
CONSENT ITEMS -All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and/or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council and/or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency votes on the motion to adopt, members of the Council and/or Agency, staff or the public request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action but Council action is required to do so (roll call vote).Unless the Council removes an item from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, public comments are invited as to the consent calendar as a whole and limited to three minutes per person.
3. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025 Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
4. Participation in the CIRA Fire District Sub-Pool Program for FY 2026–27 General Liability Coverage.
CEQA: Not a Project.
City of Grass Valley, CA AGENDA December 09, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction on whether to participate in the CIRA Fire District Sub-Pool beginning in FY 2026–27.
5. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) for July 2026 through June 2027
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-52 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
6. Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) Grant Award
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) Accept the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Award in the amount of $113,500 for the purchase of two (2) sets of hydraulic vehicle extrication tools; and 2) Direct the Finance Director to make all necessary budget adjustments to appropriate grant funds for the purchase and ensure proper reimbursement from OTS in accordance with the grant requirements.
7. 2025 Historic Legacy Award
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That council accept the Historic Commission’s recommendation and award the 2025 Historic Legacy Award to Teresa Poston in recognition of her more than 23 years of dedicated service to the preservation, documentation, and promotion of Grass Valley’s historic and cultural heritage
8. Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) award a contract for the Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project to the lowest responsive bidder, subject to the bid protest period, 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract, subject to legal review and, 3) authorize the City Engineer to approve construction change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount.
9. Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application for the Trolley Trail Multimodal Connector Study
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-53 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant application to Caltrans for the Trolley Trail Multimodal Connector Study, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations consistent with the grant documents.
10. Sierra Nevada Conservancy Wildfire & Forest Resilience Program for the Wolf Creek Watershed
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s
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Wildfire and Forest Resilience (WFR) Program, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations consistent with grant requirements.
11. Fifth Amended Employment Agreement with City Manager Tim Kiser CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council approve the Fifth Amended Employment Agreement with City Manager Tim Kiser.
12. Budget Adjustment for Implementation of GoGov Citizen Request Management and Code Enforcement System
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council; 1) Approve a budget adjustment transferring $8,000 from Planning Contractual Services (100-301-51110) to IT Contractual Services (100- 105-51110) to support implementation of the GoGov CRM and Code Enforcement platform; and 2) Approve the use of $6,700 in cost savings resulting from the City’s revised ArcGIS subscription level to complete funding for the GoGov annual subscription; 3) Authorize the IT Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with procurement and implementation of the GoGov system.
13. Second reading of ordinances to establish a RHNA combing district in the development code, and to add the RHNA combining district to APN: 035-600-015, establishing a zone of CBP-RHNA, in support of a Nevada County Habitat for Humanity request for an Affordable Housing Project at Gates Place
CEQA: Previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), Resolution 2025-48 Recommendation: That Council 1) Hold a second reading, waive full reading, read by title only, to adopt Ordinance No. 839 adding Section 17.28.090 of Chapter 17.28, Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regarding a RHNA combining district appliable to the CBP zoning designation & 2) Hold a second reading, waive full reading, read by title only, to adopt Ordinance No. 840 adding the RHNA combining district to the property at APN 035-600-015 as depicted in Exhibit A, to accommodate an affordable housing project, waive full reading.
14. UAV Purchase Approval per AB-481 Requirement
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the purchase of new UAV’s for the Police Department, defined under AB-481 as Military Equipment, to replace outdated equipment and improve police services; and 2) authorize the Chief of Police to acquire new Skydio drones utilizing budgeted Police Department funds
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Amend Dorsey Marketplace Project to Add a Condition of Approval to Allow Phasing of the Project
City of Grass Valley, CA AGENDA December 09, 2025
CEQA: Consideration of an Addendum to the Certified EIR and Subsequent EIR in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Recommendation: That Council approve Resolution 2025-51 approve an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for the Dorsey Marketplace Project to add Condition A.4, allowing phasing of the project over a seven-year period and adopting a CEQA Addendum as the appropriate level of environmental review.
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
POSTING NOTICE
This is to certify that the above notice of a meeting of The City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., was posted at City Hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025.
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Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
DECEMBER 13
TH, 2025
Whereas, each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
Whereas, from the Revolutionary War to present day conflicts, veterans are devoted sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters, and brothers. They come from all backgrounds in life to place those lives on the line for our freedoms. There are millions of individual stories to tell.
Whereas, Wreaths Across America’s mission touches the lives of thousands of schools, scout, civic and religious groups across the country through fundraising for wreath sponsorships.
These groups help to ensure that they reach their goal to place a wreath on each hero’s grave.
In return, they receive fundraising dollars that assist in furthering their own goals and projects.
Whereas, in many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. There is no better time to express our appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We hope you will join them at any of their more than 2,500 participating locations to show our veterans and their families that we will not forget. We will never forget.
Whereas, Wreaths Across America will be having a ceremony in Grass Valley on Saturday, December 13
th
, 2025, at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery at 12:00 pm. Wreaths will be placed immediately following the ceremony.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grass Valley, so hereby proclaims December 13 th
, 2025, as National Wreaths across America Day.
Dated this 9th day of December 2025
_____________________________ _____________________________ Hilary Hodge, Mayor Haven Caravelli, Vice Mayor
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Jan Arbuckle, Council Member
____________________________ _____________________________ Joe Bonomolo, Council Member Tom Ivy, Council Member
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING THE NEVADA COUNTY 34th ANNUAL FOOD AND TOY RUN Whereas, the Nevada County Food and Toy Run this year celebrates its 34th anniversary of bringing motorcyclists to the Gold Country on Saturday December 13 th, 2025
Whereas, since its inception in 1991, the Nevada County food and Toy Run has gained the reputation as the safest Toy Run in Northern California, and one that has never changed its date or been canceled; and
Whereas, over the last 34 years, the Nevada County Food and Toy Run has gained the trust and support of the cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and all branches of local law enforcement; and
Whereas, The Nevada County food and Toy Run is both the Head Start single biggest event of making sure their families have a Christmas with food and toys, as well as many local community families, for all; and
Whereas, the Nevada County Food and Toy Run was the first Toy Run to have the families there, so the motorcyclists could watch their toys being picked up by the kids which has become the highlight for most of the riders; and
Whereas, the Thirty-forth annual Nevada County Food & Toy Run will be held December 13, 2025. 1,500 motorcyclist will be escorted from the Eric Rood Center, through Nevada City and Grass Valley, and end up at the Nevada County Fairgrounds to celebrate the event. The toy run is expecting six to seven hundred families to receive a holiday meal, gifts and extra food.
Whereas, the Nevada County Food and Toy Run Board of Directors thank the City of Grass Valley for helping to restore the traditional route of the Toy Run, and thank the partnerships with Interfaith Food Ministries, The Nevada County Food Bank and several local grocery stores and businesses, as well as the community for their donations and support, Now, Therefore, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grass Valley, that the individuals involved with the Toy Run to be recognized for their efforts in providing food and toys to needy families during the Holiday Season. Dated this 9
th day of December 2025
Dated this 9th day of December 2025
_____________________________ _____________________________ Hilary Hodge, Mayor Haven Caravelli, Vice Mayor
________________________________
Jan Arbuckle, Council Member
____________________________ _____________________________ Joe Bonomolo, Council Member Thomas Ivy, Council Member
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GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, November 25, 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
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hodge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Jan Arbuckle
Councilmember Joe Bonomolo
Councilmember Tom Ivy
Vice Mayor Haven Caravelli
Mayor Hilary Hodge
AGENDA APPROVAL -
Motion made to approve the agenda as submitted 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
Nothing to report
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
CITY UPDATE
1. Update from City Fire Department
PUBLIC COMMENT -
In person: Sign-up sheet 1 & 2
Virtual comments attached.
CONSENT ITEMS -
David Ruderman, City Attorney, gave a summary of executive contacts.
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Motion made to approve consent as submitted by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Approve the purchase of a Staff Command Vehicle for EMS Supervisor from National Auto Fleet Group
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That council approve the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement for the purchase of one EMS Staff Command Vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00 including upfitting, as budgeted, subject to legal review.
4. Approval of modifications of Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Deputy City Manager I/II Employment Agreements
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the amended and restated updated Police Chief and Fire Chief Employment Agreements to include educational and longevity incentive pays, deferred compensation benefits, and other related revisions, subject to legal review; 2) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Deputy City Manager I/II Employment Agreement increasing the deferred compensation amount, subject to legal review; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and Amendment subject to legal review; and 4) authorize the Finance Director to make any necessary budget transfers, adjustments and/or amendments to complete this action.
5. Professional Services Agreement with NBS for Water Rate Evaluation Study CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) approve a Professional Services Agreement with NBS to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s existing Water User Rates, including an updated financial plan, cost-of-service analysis, and rate structure alternatives, in order to address current revenue shortfalls and ensure the long-term fiscal health of the Water Enterprise Fund; 2) authorize the City Manager execute the agreement with NBS up to $56,000, subject to legal review; (3) authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to 10%; and (4) direct the Finance Director to make appropriate budget adjustments and/or transfers.
6. Second reading of Ordinance 838 to amend City of Grass Valley Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapters 15.02 to 15.06 that incorporates the 2025 California Building Codes CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 838 amending the Grass Valley Municipal Code Chapters 15.02 to 15.06 that incorporates the 2025 California Building Standards Code Title 24 Parts 1 through 12, the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and local amendments.
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7. Clarification of City Hall Holiday Schedule and Public Availability CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council receive the report clarifying that City Hall will remain open to the public during the upcoming holiday period, except for the standard observed holidays (December 24, December 25, and January 1). City Hall will continue to operate under its regular schedule, which includes being closed to the public on Fridays.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Habitat for Humanity request for an Affordable Housing Project at Gates Place, including a General Plan Text Amendment, a Zoning Text Amendment, A Zoning Map Amendment, along with a Planned Development Permit and 16-lot Tentative Subdivision Map
CEQA: Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Recommendation: That council: 1) Approve Resolution 2025-48 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),Exhibit A, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Exhibit B, for the 16-unit affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity at Gates Place, APN: 035-600-015), 2) Approve Resolution 2025-49 approving a General Plan Text Amendment to the Business Park Land Use Designation allowing an affordable, residential-only project when necessary to meet State RHNA targets. 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 839 adding Section 17.28.090 of Chapter 17.28, Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regarding a RHNA combining district appliable to the CBP zoning designation, waive full reading, and read by Title Only, 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 840 adding the RHNA combining district to the property at APN 035-600-015 as depicted in Exhibit A, to accommodate an affordable housing project, waive full reading, and read by Title Only, 5) Approve Resolution No. 2025-50 approving a Planned Development, Development Review Permit and 16-unit Tentative Subdivision Map for a 16-unit affordable housing project on Gates Place at APN 035-600-015, proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity, subject to Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A, and Mitigating Measures, Exhibit B, upon adoption and effective date of Ordinances 839 & 840.
Amy Wolfson, City Planner, gave an overview of the item to the council.
Public Comment: Mr. Rileys, Matthew Coulter
Motion made to 1) Approve Resolution 2025-48 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),Exhibit A, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Exhibit B, for the 16-unit affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity at Gates Place, APN: 035-600-015), 2) Approve Resolution 2025-49 approving a General Plan Text Amendment to the Business Park Land Use Designation allowing an affordable, residential-only project when necessary to meet State RHNA targets. 3) Introduce Ordinance No. 839 adding Section 17.28.090 of Chapter 17.28, Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regarding a RHNA
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combining district appliable to the CBP zoning designation, waive full reading, and read by Title Only, 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 840 adding the RHNA combining district to the property at APN 035-600-015 as depicted in Exhibit A, to accommodate an affordable housing project, waive full reading, and read by Title Only, 5) Approve Resolution No. 2025-50 approving a Planned Development, Development Review Permit and 16-unit Tentative Subdivision Map for a 16-unit affordable housing project on Gates Place at APN 035-600-015, proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity, subject to Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A, and Mitigating Measures, Exhibit B, upon adoption and effective date of Ordinances 839 & 840 by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
9. Amend Dorsey Marketplace Project to Add a Condition of Approval to Allow Phasing of the Project
CEQA: Consideration of an Addendum to the Certified EIR and Subsequent EIR in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Recommendation: That council approve Resolution 2025-51 approve an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for the Dorsey Marketplace Project to add Condition A.4, allowing phasing of the project over a seven-year period and adopting a CEQA Addendum as the appropriate level of environmental review Councilmember Bonomolo made a statement that on item #4 (Approval of modifications of Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Deputy City Manager I/II Employment Agreements), he understands he cannot go back and change his vote, but for the record, he would have voted to abstain.
Councilmember Bonomolo recused himself because he lives in the vicinity of the project.
Amy Wolfson, City Planner, gave an overview presentation of the request to the council.
Public Comment: Ralph Silberstein, Matthew Coulter
Council requested that this item be continued until the next meeting, December 9th, 2025, meeting at 6 pm so that the developer could be in attendance.
Motion made to continue the item to December 9th, 2025 meeting by Councilmember Arbuckle.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
ADMINISTRATIVE
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Bonomolo visited Crystal Ridge and Empire Senior living facilities.
Councilmember Ivy attended a Pioneer Energy Board Meeting, Nevada County Transportation Commission, and Regional Transportation Commission meetings and walked the north end of Litton Trail with Bear Yuba Land Trust. Councilmember Arbuckle attended the Holiday Market and Tree Lighting ceremony, the Downtown Association Retreat, and National League of Cities Summit. Vice Mayor Caravelli attended the Holiday Market and Tree Lighting, an
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ERC Executive Meeting, a NCCA meeting, and wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Hodge participated in the Ruby Bridges walk to school, attended the Tree Lighting, the Dedication of the North Star House, the Chamber retreat, and was on a panel for the Nevada County Institute of Leadership.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm.
____________________________ ____________________________ Hilary Hodge, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
Adopted on: _________
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2 I write this to beg Council to either immediately close the lower crosswalk at the Mill and Main intersection, or add a second stop sign in each direction until a design that prioritizes pedestrians over vehicles is implemented. Please do this before someone else loses their life.
I will be participating in public comment at every city council meeting I possible can until I feel that I've done everything I can do to make sure no one else loses their life at this intersection.
Thank you for you time and consideration.
Emily Rangel
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4 I write this to beg Council to either immediately close the lower crosswalk at the Mill and Main intersection, or add a second stop sign in each direction until a design that prioritizes pedestrians over vehicles is implemented. Please do this before someone else loses their life.
I will be participating in public comment at every city council meeting I possible can until I feel that I've done everything I can do to make sure no one else loses their life at this intersection.
Thank you for you time and consideration.
Emily Rangel
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5 Taylor Whittingslow
From: Susan Rogers
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2025 4:49 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Supporting the Habitat for Humanity project
To City Councilmembers,
I encourage you to vote YES on item #8 on your agenda, the request for Habitat for Humanity to build housing on Gates Place.
My husband and I live nearby in the neighborhood behind SaveMart shopping center. We think Habitat for Humanity does a great job and has proven their value in the housing project already built off of South Auburn Street. Housing is desperately needed for deserving families and the Habitat model has been proven both locally and naƟonwide. It is a very good locaƟon for this type of project.
Please vote to approve their request.
Susan Rogers
640 Charlene Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 271-1311 landline
(530) 263-4481 iPhone/text
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1 Taylor Whittingslow
From: GRASS VALLEY CA - Voicemail box 8880 <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:47 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Voicemail from GRASS VALLEY CA at on Nov 25 2025 6:42 PM Attachments: 1764124959-000013af.mp3
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Time: Tuesday, November 25 2025 6:42 PM
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Duration: 2 minutes 25 seconds
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Transcript:
Hi, this is Matthew Coulter commenting on number 9, Dorsey Marketplace asking for a seven-year extension. It seems a little bad to, they have punished us so severely with the homeless camps are up there for all these years and the fires and the thefts and the violence and the drugs on their property and now they want a seven-year extension. It just seems outrageous that we are letting speculators and developers dictate what goes on in our town for the mere small amount of taxes that will come from them. But more of that money is being expended with fire services, police services, all this stuff. While they're empty pieces of land in their speculation schemes, draw campers that are going to burn our town down. Yes, I understand you went up there and clear cut most of the property off. Fantastic. But this summer, when it dries out, they'll be back. And the police will be back, and the fire will be back,
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2 and everyone will be back. And they need to secure their property. They need to put somebody out there that can patrol it and secure it, and not just have it be a magnet for what's all the worst of the worst is the reality of it. And then they say they're going to build everything out in seven years. It was already a 10-year buildout plan, with the housing being the very last part of it. I've been to all the meetings from the very, very conception of this, and it's changed on and on and on with these little tweaks, and it just keeps getting cheaper and cheaper and cheaper and more stretched out and stretched out and stretched out, so obviously it's speculation, and there's no real reason for giving them a seven-year extension. they should bring forth new plans because seven years in our state of society there's a lot of change that goes on in seven years even from the time of this showing this project to now it's just unrealistic to have five drive-through restaurants that Dorsey overpass can't even handle the current traffic that's on it now I mean ambulances get hit and flipped over at location already. It's a mess, total mess. Thank you.
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From: GRASS VALLEY CA - Voicemail box 8880 <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:43 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Voicemail from GRASS VALLEY CA at Nov 25 2025 6:38 PM Attachments: 1764124735-000013ae.mp3
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Time: Tuesday, November 25 2025 6:38 PM
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Hi, this is Matthew Coulter commenting on the Habitat for Humanity Project number eight on the agenda for Grass Valley City Council and in the Planning Commission meeting expanding C &D construction was very upsetting for the folks that bought new houses in the Berryman Ranch project. It seems like that would be a good location for housing versus an industrial yard that I sure we'll bring lawsuits to the city over what has been approved through the Planning Commission there. I think it's coming in front of you guys too or it already did. And I'm concerned also that Olympia Creek was taken off the map and I understand that you use maps that maybe don't have the creeks on them but for people that have walked this area and lived in this area for a long time our waterways are really important navigation ways for our wildlife, for our life and for everything as far as our environment. And to keep
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4 removing them off the map as we've done with Peabody Creek, tried to do at Gilded Springs, as we do with Berryman Creek, with the project that's going on at C &D Construction, as we do with, I mean, literally even Lamarica Ranch, they didn't want to even recognize Olympia Creek until they destroyed it and got caught by the state. So access to people from the housing development, they can get out to Nevada City Highway, is there only one way in and one way out, which is Gates Place, or is there going to be access to Yuba Court also, which would be really good not to make more cul-de-sac developments that people are trapped in in case there's a fire. I'm definitely concerned about what happened when tractor supply was built and the dust that was used to try to dry out the soil that spread over the whole part of town and of course they were shut down by the county but yet on Saturday again went right back at it because they know there's nobody to call so I'm concerned about the air quality of the project and timing it when the soil is usable unlike when it was just moved around up there they ran into a lot of problems their equipment, they had to keep bringing in bigger and bigger and bigger equipment, which seems to be the case lately, which destroys everything, including the roads to get it there. Thank you.
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Hi. This is Matthew Coulter. And if you don't read my comments before you guys deliberate, then that statement of making changes due to public comment is false.
So I'd really like you to hear people's comments before. In the consent calendar, the backroom deals on number four and raises. It's sad what goes on back there, including the suing of me to you guys in court December 15. I hope you can all show up. I'd love to see all your smiling faces there. Number five, the water study at $56 ,000. I think that some of that money, or none of it at all, could be well spent on fixing leaks that are obvious. I took a great video of one today that was just pumping out thousands of gallons a day. Number seven, closed on Fridays, and then, of course, Saturdays and Sundays. There's too much illegal activity going on with tree cutting, dumping in the creeks, and things that are happening on the weekends, there's
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6 nobody to call about it. So basically related to trees, soil, and water. We are a sevenday-a-week city. We're a very busy city, and I think it's sad because there was a motorcycle wreck. Someone fell into one of the holes right in the lane on Idaho, Maryland, and it took public works three hours to respond to fix the hole while GVPD sat there and warned people not to fall in the hole. So it's this type of thing that is they could be spending their time much more effectively doing other things than looking at a hole in the ground waiting for public works to put some patch in it. That is consent. Thank you.
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7 Taylor Whittingslow
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Hi, this is Matthew Coulter commenting for Public Comment at the Grass Valley City Council and my comments tonight revolve around the trash and the clogged drains that are full of leaves. I haven't seen the street sweeper out or anyone cleaning a lot of the gutters on a lot of the streets and it will rain again and they will clog and it will turn into a more involved project than just cleaning up the leaves that are in the gutters right now. The red and white crosswalks, I don't know who approved that, but I would love the person to stand up and wave their arm and say, I'm that person, because we all have something to say to him, I'm sure. The veterans memorial trees in Memorial Park, the dead trees, really need to be replaced this year like now and so they can get a chance to continue to grow because it's been I think we're over six years into this project and you still haven't got a tree to grow in the spot to cut out the
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8 hundred-year-old veteran memorial trees in Memorial Park. Also the American flag mural that Haven helped promote initially coming to the City Council many years ago has been And I hope that the city can do something about that. Thank you very much. I'll call back with my comment on the consent calendar.
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Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title:
Participation in the CIRA Fire District Sub-Pool Program for FY 2026–27 General Liability Coverage.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction on whether to participate in the CIRA Fire District Sub-Pool beginning in FY 2026–27.
Prepared by: Jennifer Styczynski, Finance Director
Council Meeting Date: 12/09/2025 Date Prepared: 11/30/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background: The City of Grass Valley receives its general liability (GL) and workers’ compensation coverage through the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA).
Over the past several years, CIRA has seen growth in membership from standalone fire districts, largely due to the withdrawal of commercial insurance carriers from the fire sector and the historically low liability exposure associated with fire operations.
To provide more stable and cost-effective coverage options for these agencies, CIRA— working with its fire agency broker, Christian Mello of George Petersen Insurance Agency—developed a Fire District Sub-Pool. While the initial program was limited to independent fire districts, FY 2026–27 will be the first year city fire departments are eligible to participate.
Discussion: As part of the FY 2026–27 GL renewal, CIRA reviewed the City’s reported fire department payroll of $4,020,866 and provided an updated premium comparison.
Under the current PRISM general liability excess program, the estimated GL premium attributable to fire operations for the City would be approximately $286,286.
If the City elects to join the new Fire District Sub-Pool, the total estimated cost for fire-related GL coverage would be approximately $69,000. This figure consists of two components:
1. a $45,000 excess insurance premium charged by the Sub-Pool’s carrier, and
2. $24,125 in CIRA GL pool funding, which replaces the portion of the GL contribution that would otherwise be paid through PRISM.
Together, these costs total $69,000 and represent the full cost of providing general liability coverage for fire operations under the Sub-Pool. When compared to the PRISM estimate, participation in the Sub-Pool would reduce annual costs by approximately $217,160. While adjustments to the City’s fire department payroll could modify the projected savings, the Sub-Pool premium itself would not change.
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If the City transitions to the Sub-Pool, the general liability coverage limit for fire operations would shift from the current $40 million per occurrence to $11 million.
Although this is a significant reduction, the $11 million limit is consistent with the standard liability limits provided to standalone fire districts statewide and reflects the typical level of exposure associated with fire operations. Under the Sub-Pool framework, fire-related liability claims would be reported directly to the insurance carrier rather than through George Hills. Additionally, CIRA’s overall deductible would decrease from $1 million to $100,000, lowering exposure for all member agencies.
CIRA’s review of liability claims involving fire operations over the past decade indicates that member agencies have experienced fewer than ten such claims, with total incurred losses under $30,000. This extremely low level of claims activity suggests that the reduced coverage limit poses minimal practical risk to the City. Taken together with the substantial financial benefit, the information provided supports participation in the Fire District Sub-Pool as a cost-effective option for insuring fire operations beginning in FY 2026–27.
Council Goals/Objectives: Participation in the Fire District Sub-Pool supports the City Council’s goals of maintaining long-term financial stability and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds. The projected annual savings of approximately $217,160 allows the City to reduce operating costs without impacting service levels. The program also strengthens the City’s risk management efforts by providing coverage that aligns with the low liability exposure of fire operations, helping ensure predictable and sustainable insurance costs for essential public safety services.
Fiscal Impact: Participation in the Fire District Sub-Pool is projected to save the City approximately $217,160 in FY 2026–27. This represents a reduction from an estimated PRISM-based premium of $286,286 to a Sub-Pool cost of approximately $69,000.
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: City Manager
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title:
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) for July 2026 through June 2027
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-52 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Prepared by: Jennifer Styczynski, Finance Director
Council Meeting Date: 12/09/2025 Date Prepared: 12/04/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency was dissolved on February 1, 2012, pursuant to AB X1 26. On January 10, 2012, the City Council elected to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency to ensure that projects underway at the time of dissolution were completed, to retain control over the disposition of assets, and to make obligation payments identified in a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). The ROPS serves to identify all the enforceable obligations of the former RDA including debt service payments, loans, contracts, projects, employee and other administrative costs, etc. Each ROPS is prepared by the Successor Agency and presented to the City Council and the Oversight Board for approval. The ROPS is then submitted to the State of California Department of Finance (DOF) for approval.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o)(1), the Successor Agency must submit an Oversight Board-approved annual ROPS to DOF and the County Auditor Controller by February 1st of each year for the following fiscal year. Upon submitting and obtaining ultimate approval of the ROPS, fund distributions to pay enforceable obligations are made by the County in January and June each year.
The ROPS 26-27 has been prepared by staff and provides a list of obligations and amounts due for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The estimated twelvemonth funding requirement from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) to satisfy identified obligations is $588,197. Additionally, the Successor Agency will use $59,856 in “other” funding (interest earnings and loan payment proceeds) available to satisfy identified obligations.
The obligations listed on ROPS 26-27 include required debt service for the refunded bonds from late FY 2019-20 and a $50,000 administrative allocation. Upon approval of
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ROPS 26-27 by the Successor Agency and Oversight Board, ROPS 26-27 will be submitted to the DOF and County Auditor Controller for review and approval.
Once the ROPS 25-26 is approved by the State DOF (expected by April 2026), staff will submit a “Last and Final ROPS” to both the Successor Agency and the DOF for final approval of all future ROPS obligations through FY 2038-39, when the final bond issue fully matures. Submission of a “Last and Final ROPS” is possible when all that remains to be paid off from a former redevelopment agency are approved debt issues and administrative costs.
Council Goals/Objectives: The approval of ROPS 26-27 executes a portion of the work tasks towards achieving Economic Development and Vitality; and High-Performance Government and Quality Service.
Fiscal Impact: Approval and submittal of ROPS 26-27 have no adverse fiscal impact on Successor Agency Funds or the City’s General Fund. When approved by the DOF, the ROPS serves as the vehicle pursuant to which property taxes (former redevelopment tax increment) are allocated to the Successor Agency for payment of enforceable obligations.
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments:
Resolution SA 2025-52 - A Resolution Approving the ROPS for July 1, 2026 –June 30, 2027 Exhibit A – ROPS 26-27 for July 2026 – June 2027
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RESOLUTION NO. SA 2025-52
RESOLUTION OF THE GRASS VALLEY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 – JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the State of California State Legislature enacted Assembly Bill X1 26 (the “Dissolution Act”) to dissolve redevelopment agencies formed under the Community Development Law (Health and Safety Code 3300 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2012, the California State Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 1484 (“AB 1484”) modifying many of the provisions of AB X1 26 and establishing several new procedural deadlines; and WHEREAS, AB 1484 required the Grass Valley Successor Agency to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) prior to each six-month fiscal period; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177(o)(1), commencing with the ROPS covering the period from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, and thereafter, agencies shall submit an Oversight Board approved annual ROPS; and
WHEREAS, the ROPS shall be submitted for review to the State Department of Finance and the County Auditor Controller by February 1 each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, acting as the governing board of the Successor Agency, now desires to adopt ROPS 26-27, a copy of which is on file with the Successor Agency Secretary and City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY, as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
2. The City Council of the City of Grass Valley, acting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency and in conformance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o)(1), hereby adopts ROPS 26-27, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, for the period ending June 30, 2027.
3. Staff are hereby authorized and directed to file, post, mail, or otherwise deliver via electronic mail, internet posting, and/or hardcopy, all notices and transmittals necessary or convenient in connection with the adoption of ROPS 26-27 pursuant to this Resolution.
ADOPTED as a Resolution of the Grass Valley Successor Agency to the Former Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency at a meeting thereof held on the 9
th day of December 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
______________________________
Hilary Hodge, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
David Ruderman, City Attorney
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Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Summary Filed for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Period Successor Agency: Grass Valley
County: Nevada
Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
26-27A Total
(July -
December)
26-27B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 26-27
Total
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ 59,856 $ - $ 59,856 B Bond Proceeds - - -
C Reserve Balance - - -
D Other Funds 59,856 - 59,856
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ 459,789 $ 128,408 $ 588,197 F RPTTF 434,789 103,408 538,197
G Administrative RPTTF 25,000 25,000 50,000
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 519,645 $ 128,408 $ 648,053 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:
Name Title
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency. /s/
Signature Date
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Grass Valley
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Item
# Project Name Obligation Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Payee Description Project
Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired
ROPS
26-27
Total
ROPS 26-27A (Jul - Dec)
26-27A
Total
ROPS 26-27B (Jan - Jun)
26-27B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF
Admin
RPTTF
$8,401,720 $648,053 $- $- $59,856 $434,789 $25,000 $519,645 $- $- $- $103,408 $25,000 $128,408 18 Administrative
Costs
Admin
Costs
07/01/
2018
12/01/2038 Various All
administrative
costs of the
agency
Area 1 650,000 N $50,000 - - - - 25,000 $25,000 - - - - 25,000 $25,000 27 2020 Series A
Tax Allocation
Refunding
Bonds
Refunding
Bonds
Issued
After 6/27/
12 05/01/
2020
12/01/2034 MUFG
Union
Bank
Refunding of
prior tax
allocation
bonds issued
N/A 2,368,400 N $265,800 - - 59,856 169,944 - $229,800 - - - 36,000 - $36,000 28 2020 Series B
Tax Allocation
Refunding
Bonds
Refunding
Bonds
Issued
After 6/27/
12 05/01/
2020
12/01/2039 MUFG
Union
Bank
Refunding of
prior tax
allocation
bonds issued
N/A 5,383,320 N $332,253 - - - 264,845 - $264,845 - - - 67,408 - $67,408
Item # 5.
Grass Valley
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.
A B C D E F G H
ROPS 23-24 Cash Balances
(07/01/23 - 06/30/24)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued
on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS
RPTTF and
Reserve
Balances retained
for future
period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.
Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/23)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution
amount.
113 70,555 (32,308) Note: There are prior year adjustments that will be booked in FY 2024-25 to "true-up"
cash balances as of June 30, 2024 (identified
in Cash Reconciliation)
2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/24)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 23-24 total
distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
562 31,561 603,630
3 Expenditures for ROPS 23-24 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/24)
42,260 566,570 A portion of the debt service payments made in FY 2023-24 were from "Other Funds"
available as identified in the ROPS
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/24) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
675 4,752 These funds will be used in a future period
based on prior year PPA's completed
5 ROPS 23-24 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 23-24 PPA
form submitted to the CAC
No entry required
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/24)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $- $- $59,856 $-
Item # 5.
Grass Valley
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Notes July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Item # Notes/Comments
18 Administration nominally set at $50,000 each year - could be less resulting in Prior Period Adjustment (PPA)
27 28
Item # 5.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) Grant Award CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) Accept the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Award in the amount of $113,500 for the purchase of two (2) sets of hydraulic vehicle extrication tools; and 2) Direct the Finance Director to make all necessary budget adjustments to appropriate grant funds for the purchase and ensure proper reimbursement from OTS in accordance with the grant requirements.
Prepared by: Mark Buttron- Fire Chief
Council Meeting Date: 12/09/2025 Date Prepared: 12/01/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Grass Valley Fire Department responds to a significant number of vehicle collisions each year, many of which require specialized extrication equipment to safely and rapidly remove trapped patients. Modern vehicle construction, including reinforced passenger compartments and advanced materials, requires updated hydraulic rescue tools capable of cutting, spreading, and lifting with greater force and precision.
To support enhanced roadway safety and reduce time to access injured occupants, the Fire Department and California Consulting applied for grant funding through the California Office of Traffic Safety’s competitive program. OTS has awarded the City of Grass Valley $113,500 specifically designated for the purchase of two complete sets of new-generation extrication tools.
This grant-funded purchase will replace aging equipment with current, highperformance systems that meet modern safety standards and operational needs.
Council Goals/Objectives: Exceptional Public Safety, consistent with the City of Grass Valley Strategic Plan
Fiscal Impact: The OTS grant provides $113,500 toward the purchase of the two extrication tool packages. The City will leverage currently budgeted funding to cover the remaining cost of the purchase. The City will make the initial purchase and receive reimbursement from OTS upon submission of the required documentation. The Finance Director will complete the necessary budget appropriations and revenue
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adjustments to align the expenditure and reimbursement within the current fiscal year.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: TBD
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: None
Item # 6.
F 410-768-4878
Holmatro USA
505 McCormick Drive
Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
USA
April 24, 2025
T 410-768-9662
E [email protected]
I www.holmatro.com
To whom it may concern,
The Holmatro Group, founded in the Netherlands in 1967, is a leading privately owned global supplier of hydraulic equipment and services. Holmatro hydraulic equipment and systems solutions are predominantly used in rescue, special tactics, and industrial applications around the world.
The purpose of this letter is to certify that as of this date, the sole factory authorized source of sales, service, and training for Holmatro Rescue Equipment in the state of California except for the counties of Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, and Humboldt is:
Western Extrication Specialists Inc.
4350 Adam Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Contact: Dane Jackson
Tel: 805-341-3614
Email: [email protected]
Western Extrication Specialists Inc. is qualified to provide you with excellent sales, service, and training solutions throughout the state of California except for the counties of Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, and Humboldt . Please feel free to contact Western Extrication Specialists Inc. directly.
If you need any further information, or if I can be of assistance in any other way, please feel free to contact me as well.
Kind Regards,
Shelly Elliott
President
410-768-9662
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Note: Western Extrication Specialists, Inc is not responsible for outside parties that may request payments via email scams. Any requests to change the normal payment means previously agreed upon should be scrutinized. If there is any suspicious activity involving such requests, please notify us by phone.
Western Extrication Specialists, Inc.
P.O. Box 1065
Simi Valley, CA 93062
+18056247475
[email protected]
www.holmatro-westx.com
Price Quote
ADDRESS
Grass Valley Fire Department
472 Brighton St.
Grass Valley, Ca 95945 USA
SHIP TO
Grass Valley Fire Department
472 Brighton St.
Grass Valley, Ca 95945 USA
PRICE QUOTE # 3295
DATE 01/12/2025
EXPIRATION DATE 12/31/2025
TECH/SALES REP.
Tony Martinez
DATE ARTICLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
159.000.226 NG PSP40 SPREADER 2 16,218.00 32,436.00T
159.000.224 NG PCU50 CUTTER 2 15,728.00 31,456.00T
159.000.227 NG PTR50 TELESCOPIC RAM 2 13,338.00 26,676.00T 151.004.315 PBPA288 BATTERY 12 1,019.00 12,228.00T
151.000.632 PBCH3 BATTERY CHARGER 12V
-28V
4 592.00 2,368.00T
151.000.742 PBCH2 BATTERY CHARGER
120VAC
1 700.00 700.00T
151.000.499 POTC1 ON-TOOL CHARGING
CORD
3 125.00 375.00T
PP-HOL-PCU50 PCU50 HORIZOTAL MOUNT 2 295.00 590.00T
CCF-PSP40H CCF PSP40 HORIZONTAL
MOUNT
2 370.00 740.00T
PP-HOL-PTR50-F PTR50 HORIZONTAL BRACKET 2 260.00 520.00T This is for a OTS grant for an engine and a truck. 3- 12v chargers for the truck and 1 120v charger and 12v charger for the engine.
You will also get a $1,000 off each tool if you able to place this order prior to october. 1, 2025 to take advantage of holmatro’s tool upgrade sale. that will drop your price by another $6,000
SUBTOTAL 108,089.00
TAX 9,592.90
SHIPPING 1,000.00
TOTAL $118,681.90
Accepted By Accepted Date
Item # 6.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: 2025 Historic Legacy Award
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That council accept the Historic Commission’s recommendation and award the 2025 Historic Legacy Award to Teresa Poston in recognition of her more than 23 years of dedicated service to the preservation, documentation, and promotion of Grass Valley’s historic and cultural heritage
Prepared by: Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
Meeting Date: 12/9/2025 Date Prepared: 12/4/2025
Background Information: The City of Grass Valley’s Historic Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual, group, or business whose exceptional contributions have preserved, promoted, or enhanced the historical and cultural legacy of the City. The Historic Commission is responsible for reviewing nominations and forwarding a recommendation to the City Council.
On November 18th, 2025, the Historic Commission reviewed the submitted nomination for Teresa Poston, which detailed more than two decades of leadership, advocacy, research, documentation, and community education in support of historical preservation in Grass Valley.
After reviewing the nomination materials, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council select Teresa Poston as the 2025 Historic Legacy Award recipient.
The nomination submitted by Commissioner Mark Reilly highlights Teresa’s significant and long-standing accomplishments, including:
Historic Commission Leadership (2002–Present)
Over 23 years of service on the Historical Commission Advocacy for cross-agency collaboration and preservation-focused review processes
Historic Research, Documentation & Publications
Development of Heritage Home Awards booklets, maps, home histories, and line drawings
Compilation of 45 award-winning homes into a formal catalog and walking tour Contributions to the 1872 Townsite Inventory, Historic Design Guidelines, and Preservation Ordinance
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Preservation Advocacy & Project Review
Review of Priority 1 and Priority 2 historic property development proposals Continued efforts to identify and recognize landmarks throughout the City Community Engagement & Education
Coordination of WWII centennial window displays
Creation of historical interpretive panels for Memorial Park’s Centennial Courtyard
Participation in the Historic Downtown Walking Tour project Landmark Designations & Plaques
African Methodist Episcopal Church Site (2021–2022)
Memorial Park enhancements (2023–2024)
Ongoing efforts to designate Eagle Hose Company and the former brewery site Civic Recognition
Recipient of the Mayor’s Award (2004 & 2017)
These contributions collectively demonstrate a sustained commitment to preserving and celebrating Grass Valley’s historical identity. The Commission determined that Teresa fully embodies the purpose and intent of the Historic Legacy Award.
Council Goals/Objectives: This executes portions of work tasks to achieve/maintain the Strategic Plan—Open and Collaborative City Government.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Funds Available: N/A Account #: N/A
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: Nomination packet
Item # 7.
CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
HISTORIC LEGACY AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
AWARD PURPOSE
The Historic Legacy Award is presented annually by the City Council, upon the recommendation of the Historic Commission, to an individual, group, or business whose outstanding contributions have preserved, promoted, or enhanced the historical and cultural legacy of the City of Grass Valley.
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name of Nominee (Individual, Group, or Business):_______________________________________________ Contact Person (if applicable): ______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominee Category: ☐ Individual ☐ Group/Organization ☐ Business
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Your Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Nominee: ____________________________________________________________________________
NOMINATION STATEMENT
In the space below (or on an attached sheet), please describe why this nominee deserves the Historic Legacy Award. Include specific contributions related to one or more of the following areas:
- Historical research or writing
- Public education or outreach
- Advocacy for preservation
- Restoration or rehabilitation of historic places
- Preservation of artifacts, sites, or cultural traditions
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Be sure to include dates, projects, partnerships, and the lasting impact of their work, if applicable.
Nomination Statement:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Please attach any supporting documents such as:
- Photos of restoration or preservation projects
- News articles, publications, or reports
- Letters of support
- Awards or recognitions received
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed forms and supporting materials must be submitted by: September 30th Submit via:
☐Email: [email protected]
☐Mail or In Person:
City of Grass Valley – Historic Commission
125 East Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
For questions, contact:
Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
530-274-4716 or [email protected]
Item # 7.
1 City of Grass Valley Historic Legacy Award Nomination Form for Teresa Poston
- DRAFT 8/12/25 -
Nomination Statement:
Teresa Poston has been a dedicated advocate, promoter, and preserver of Grass Valley’s historical legacy for over 23 years. The breadth of her contributions are the reason the Grass Valley Historical Commission voted unanimously to nominate her to be the first recipient of the Grass Valley Historic Legacy Award.
Teresa’s many contributions and accomplishments in historical research, writing, education, and preservation include the following:
1. Grass Valley Historical Commission Member (2002 to present): In addition to her contributions below, Teresa advocated to keep the Commission as-is, collaborate more frequently with the Nevada County Landmarks Commission and Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce, and report to the City Council quarterly.
2. Project Review (2002 to present): Reviewed proposed development projects for properties with a Priority 1 (“Very Significant”) or Priority 2 (“Significant”) parcel rating within the 1872 Grass Valley Townsite to ensure preservation of their historic character and contribution.
3. Heritage Home Awards Program (2002-2008): Participated in identifying and researching historic homes, nominating homes for award consideration, and awarding plaques to nominated home owners. Designed an annual award program booklet that articulated the history and architecture of that year’s award recipients and included maps and line drawings.
4. Heritage Home Awards Booklet (2008-2009): Compiled 45 awarded homes into one Heritage Home Award Booklet and developed the historic home map and walking tour. Proceeds from booklet sales established an enterprise fund to help pay for future Historical Commission projects.
5. Inventory of 1872 Townsite Properties (2007-2010): Met with City Council member to promote the funding of a professional building survey of the 1872 townsite, and develop the Grass Valley Historical Design Guidelines, Historic Preservation Ordinance, and Historic Resource Guide using Redevelopment Agency funds.
6. Citizen Star Awards (2010 to present): Helped promote and secure Citizen Star awards for Peggy and Howard Levine (2025). Assisted her late husband, Chauncey Poston, in providing support letters and securing funding for the Gerard Tassone
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2 Citizen Star (2010). Currently helping to develop online access to information on Citizen Star recipients and their legacies.
7. Priority 1 Property Awards (2018): Organized a special presentation and reception to award owners of top Priority 1 rated properties identified in the 1872 Townsite Inventory with a certificate and plaque to display at their property. Funding for the project was provided by the established enterprise fund.
8. 100 Year Anniversary of WWII (2018): Coordinated poster display of historic photos in downtown windows.
9. Landmark Designations and Plaques (2021 to present): Helped secure landmark designations and develop plaques for the African Methodist Episcopal Church Site (2021-2022) and Memorial Park (2023-2024). Monies from the enterprise fund helped pay for the church’s bronze plaque. Currently working to secure landmark designations for the Eagle Hose Company at 139 East Main Street and the former brewery at the Mill Street parking lot.
10.Memorial Park Renovation (2023-2024): Developed history panels for Memorial Park’s Centennial Courtyard project.
11.Historic Downtown Walking Tour (2025): Member of ad hoc committee to identify buildings, developing text, and secure photos for future online walking tour to promote the history of downtown Grass Valley.
12.Awards (2004 and 2017): The Mayor Award was presented to Teresa in 2004 and to her family in 2017 for their outstanding volunteer contributions to Grass Valley.
Teresa’s dedicated work on the Grass Valley Historical Commission has helped to ensure that the history of Grass Valley will live on. She is thus richly deserving of the Grass Valley Historic Legacy Award.
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project – Authorization to Award Contract
CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) award a contract for the Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project to the lowest responsive bidder, subject to the bid protest period, 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract, subject to legal review and, 3) authorize the City Engineer to approve construction change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount.
Prepared by: Bjorn P. Jones, PE, City Engineer
Council Meeting Date: 12/09/2025 Date Prepared: 12/4/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project includes the preparatory demolition, grading and utility work necessary to install three prefabricated restrooms the City has procured from Public Restroom Company; two for Condon Park and one for the South Church St Parking Lot. The project also includes accessibility improvements, pavement maintenance and striping of the access roads, trails, and parking lots in Condon Park and the City parking lot.
Bids will be opened on the afternoon of the Council meeting date, December 9, 2025. A bid summary will be compiled and provided to Council at the meeting. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $650,000.
Staff recommends that Council authorize the award and execution of a contract for the Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project to the lowest responsive bidder, up to $750,000 and authorize the City Engineer to approve construction change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount.
Council Goals/Objectives: The Prefabricated Restroom Site Improvements Project executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan Goal – Recreation & Parks.
Fiscal Impact: The purchase and installation of prefabricated restrooms was fully funded in the FY 25/26 Capital Improvement Program Budget with Measure E and Special Project Funds, as well as a cost share contribution from the Grass Valley Downtown Association (GVDA). The pavement maintenance and striping work was budgeted as a separate project, also funded with Measure E funds. In total, after
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subtracting the purchase cost of the restrooms already encumbered, approximately $800,000 is budgeted for the site improvement and maintenance work included in this contract.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: 200-406-64140
Reviewed by: City Manager Attachments: N/A
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application for the Trolley Trail Multimodal Connector Study
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-53 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant application to Caltrans for the Trolley Trail Multimodal Connector Study, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations consistent with the grant documents.
Prepared by: Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 12/9/2025 Date Prepared: 12/4/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, which funds planning efforts that support multimodal mobility, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen community connectivity, and improve public safety.
The City of Grass Valley seeks to pursue this funding for a planning-level study of the Trolley Trail Multimodal Connector, a regional active transportation route concept linking Grass Valley to Nevada City and providing safer pedestrian and bicycle connections between key residential, commercial, and recreational areas. Developing this corridor has long been a community mobility priority, aligning with General Plan circulation goals, regional transportation objectives, and local desires for expanded non-motorized pathway options.
The grant-funded study would evaluate route feasibility, environmental constraints, safety opportunities, jurisdictional coordination, community engagement elements, and cost estimates for future design and construction phases.
Authorization from the City Council is required for submission of the application and designation of personnel with authority to accept funds and complete associated financial actions. The attached resolution:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to submit the grant application to Caltrans.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant, if awarded, on behalf of the City.
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3. Authorizes the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations that may be necessary to implement the grant in accordance with Caltrans requirements.
This structure follows standard state grant protocols and ensures the City is prepared to move quickly if the application is selected for funding.
The planning grant does not require a local match beyond staff time unless otherwise required by Caltrans during award negotiations. No construction is proposed as part of this phase.
Council Goals/Objectives: The contract will meet the City’s Strategic Plan goal of providing high performance government and quality customer service.
Fiscal Impact: None
Funds Available: n/a Account #:n/a
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: R2025-53
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION TO
CALTRANS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE GRANT IF AWARDED, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PROCESS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT DOCUMENTS IF AWARDED
WHEREAS, the State of California via Caltrans/DOT provides funding for projects that encourage Public Multimodal Sustainable Transportation opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City of Grass Valley seeks Caltrans/DOT grant funding to conduct Planning Activities identifying Multimodal Pathway options to connect jurisdictions and protect public safety; and WHERAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process the necessary appropriations consistent with grant requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grass Valley as follows:
1. The City Manager is authorized to submit a grant application to the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation grant program.
2. The City Manager is authorized to accept the grant if awarded.
3. The Finance Director is authorized to process any supplemental appropriations consistent with the grant documents if awarded.
ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of November 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
______________________________
Hilary Hodge, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
David Ruderman, City Attorney
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Sierra Nevada Conservancy Wildfire & Forest Resilience Program for the Wolf Creek Watershed
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience (WFR) Program, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations consistent with grant requirements.
Prepared by: Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 12/9/2025 Date Prepared: 12/4/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) administers the Wildfire & Forest Resilience Program, which funds planning and implementation projects aimed at reducing hazardous fuels, improving forest and watershed health, and supporting community wildfire resilience.
The Wolf Creek Watershed – Boston Ravine Environs includes areas of City-owned and adjacent privately-owned land that have been identified as high-risk for wildfire due to dense vegetation, steep topography, and proximity to residential neighborhoods. This area is also a critical watershed and drainage corridor that supports community infrastructure and provides natural buffer zones between developed areas.
The City has prioritized proactive vegetation management and evacuation route protection as part of its ongoing wildfire mitigation strategy. The SNC program aligns with these priorities and offers a strong opportunity to support needed fuels-reduction and forest-health work.
The proposed grant application would fund vegetation thinning, ladder fuel removal, invasive species management, dead and dying tree removal, and strategic defensiblespace improvements along evacuation corridors within the Boston Ravine portion of the Wolf Creek Watershed.
Primary project goals include:
Reducing wildfire intensity and rate of spread in a high-risk zone.
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Improving emergency evacuation routes, ensuring roadway reliability during wildfire events.
Enhancing forest and watershed health through ecologically sound vegetation management.
Protecting residential neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. Leveraging regional partnerships with private landowners, CAL FIRE, Fire Safe Councils, and Nevada County agencies.
Because the City must demonstrate commitment and authority to implement the project if selected for funding, the attached Resolution provides the required authorizations:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to submit the SNC WFR grant application.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant if awarded.
3. Authorizing the Finance Director to process supplemental appropriations, ensuring budget compliance and proper accounting.
These authorizations follow standard requirements for SNC grant funding.
Council Goals/Objectives: The contract will meet the City’s Strategic Plan goal of providing high performance government and quality customer service.
Fiscal Impact: None
Funds Available: n/a Account #:n/a
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: R2025-54
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY WILDFIRE
AND FOREST RESILIANCE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
GRANT IF AWARDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PROCESS
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE GRANT DOCUMENTS IF AWARDED WHEREAS, the Wildfire and Forest Resilience program via Sierra Nevada Conservancy provides funding for projects that encourage Wildfire Fuels Reduction and Improved Forest Health on City and Private lands; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grass Valley seeks WFR funding to conduct vegetation management, wildfire mitigation and evacuation route clearing activities in high-risk areas to protect public safety; and WHERAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application, accept the grant if awarded, and authorize the Finance Director to process the necessary appropriations consistent with grant requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grass Valley as follows:
1. The City Manager is authorized to submit a grant application to the Wildfire and Forest Resilience grant program via the Sierra Nevada Conservancy.
2. The City Manager is authorized to accept the grant if awarded.
3. The Finance Director is authorized to process any supplemental appropriations consistent with the grant documents if awarded.
ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of November 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
______________________________
Hilary Hodge, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk David Ruderman, City Attorney
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Fifth Amended Employment Agreement with City Manager Tim Kiser CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council approve the Fifth Amended Employment Agreement with City Manager Tim Kiser.
Prepared by: David Ruderman, Assistant City Attorney
Council Meeting Date: December 9, 2025 Date Prepared: December 3, 2025 Agenda: Consent
Background: The City appointed Tim Kiser City Manager in September 2017 and he has served the City in this position since that time. In connection with City efforts to retain and appropriately compensate the City’s key executive leadership, the City Council requested that I prepare an amended agreement to establish a salary floor for the City Manager of 103 percent of the next highest City employee salary. Establishing a salary floor that ensures the City Manager is compensated more than department heads assists with retention, reinforces the City Manager’s position as chief executive and administrative officer of the City, maintains internal pay equity, and reflects the scope of the position’s responsibility. This amended agreement would thus raise the City Manager’s base salary to $261,682.16 to meet the 103 percent salary floor.
A copy of the Fifth Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement is attached.
Council Goals/Objectives: This proposed action executes portions of the work tasks towards achieving / maintaining the Strategic Plan goal to maintain a Productive and Efficient Workforce.
Fiscal Impact: Budget resources are available for the additional expense entailed in the amended employment agreement.
Funds Available: Yes. Account #: General Fund Account 100 Reviewed by: N/A
Attachments: Amendment No. 5 for City Manager Position
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Grass Valley – T. Kiser
Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GRASS VALLEY AND TIM KISER
This Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement (hereinafter, this “Fifth Amendment”) is entered into and effective December 9, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and between the City of Grass Valley, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter, “City”), and Tim Kiser (hereinafter, “City Manager”) with respect to the following Recitals:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and Employee entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Original Agreement”) for his service in the position of City Manager effective September 12, 2017 and amended that Original Agreement effective September l, 2020 (“First Amendment”), effective September l, 2021 (“Second Amendment”), effective June 26, 2022 (“Third Amendment”), and effective November 14, 2023 (“Fourth Amendment”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a salary floor for the City Manager of 103 percent of the next highest City employee salary; and WHEREAS, consistent with that salary floor of 103 percent, the City Council desires to raise the City Manager’s salary to $261,682.16 to meet the salary floor; and WHEREAS, City and City Manager now wish to amend the Employment Agreement as provided in this Fifth Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions set forth herein, City and City Manager hereby agree as follows:
1. The Recitals above are true and correct and fully incorporated herein.
2. Section 5 (Compensation) is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The City Manager’s annual salary shall be $261,682.16, effective December 9, 2025.
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Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement
B. The City Manager’s annual salary shall not be less than 103 percent of the salary of the next highest City employee salary inclusive of all incentive pays, e.g., educational and longevity, the next highest paid City employee actually receives.
C. City Manager’s compensation shall be reviewed at least annually in connection with the annual review required by section 14 below or at other times as may be determined by City Council.
Further, it is understood that it is the intent of the City Council to increase salary, or other benefits referred to in this agreement during the term of this Agreement, dependent on the quality of job performance by City Manager and the City’s fiscal condition.
4. Unless expressly amended in this First Amendment, all provisions, conditions, covenants, and terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Grass Valley has caused this Fifth Amendment to be signed on its behalf, and duly attested, and Tim Kiser signed this Fifth Amendment, to be effective on the Effective Date. [Signatures appear on the following page.]
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Grass Valley – T. Kiser
Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement
CITY OF GRASS VALLEY CITY MANAGER
By: ______________________________
Hilary Hodge, Mayor
Date: ____________________________
By: _____________________________
Tim Kiser
Date: ____________________________
ATTEST
By: _____________________________
Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City
Manager and City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ______________________________
David J. Ruderman, Assistant City
Attorney
Date: ____________________________
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Budget Adjustment for Implementation of GoGov Citizen Request Management and Code Enforcement System
CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: That Council; 1) Approve a budget adjustment transferring $8,000 from Planning Contractual Services (100-301-51110) to IT Contractual Services (100- 105-51110) to support implementation of the GoGov CRM and Code Enforcement platform; and 2) Approve the use of $6,700 in cost savings resulting from the City’s revised ArcGIS subscription level to complete funding for the GoGov annual subscription; 3) Authorize the IT Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with procurement and implementation of the GoGov system.
Prepared by: Taylor Whittingslow, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting Date: 12/9/2025 Date Prepared: 12/2/2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: As part of the FY 2025–26 budget process, the City allocated $10,000 for software known as Building Blocks, intended for use in the Community Development Department. The City no longer uses Building Blocks, and the previously budgeted funds remain unspent.
The City has been evaluating software solutions that streamline citizen request intake, code enforcement case management, and public transparency. GoGov’s integrated platform—used by more than 450 agencies nationally—offers a combined Citizen Request Management (CRM) tool and Code Enforcement module, providing improved service delivery, mobile app access, integrated GIS lookups, automated workflows, and enhanced resident communication.
The GoGov annual subscription for CRM and Code Enforcement totals $14,700. Staff proposes using the previously budgeted Building Blocks funding, coupled with cost savings identified through ArcGIS licensing adjustments, to fully fund the first-year subscription.
Staff proposes funding the GoGov subscription as follows:
Available Funding
$10,000 originally budgeted for Building Blocks in the Planning Division’s Contractual Services account (100-301-51110).
o Staff recommends allocating $8,000 of these funds toward the GoGov subscription and leaving a balance of $2,000 in that account.
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Additional Savings
Through the City’s review of GIS licensing, the City is able to reduce its ArcGIS subscription from an Enterprise to an Individual License, resulting in an estimated annual savings of $6,900.
Staff recommends applying $6,700 of this savings toward the remaining GoGov subscription cost while retaining the full functional GIS capability the City requires.
Total Available for GoGov
$8,000 (Planning Contractual)
$6,700 (ArcGIS savings)
Total: $14,700 (Fully funds GoGov CRM + Code Enforcement) There is no net increase to the General Fund.
GoGov System Overview:
The GoGov platform provides an integrated solution for managing citizen service requests and streamlining code enforcement operations. The Citizen Request Management (GORequest) system consolidates all types of public service submissions— such as potholes, graffiti, tall grass, broken streetlights, sidewalk concerns, and public records requests—into a single, easy-to-use interface. Residents can report issues and receive real-time status updates and push notifications as staff work toward resolution.
The system automatically routes each request to the correct department or team member, improving efficiency and responsiveness while also generating detailed analytics that support operational planning and data-driven decision-making.
The Code Enforcement module (GOEnforce) provides a fully digital case management environment, allowing staff to conduct inspections, upload photos and attachments, log phone calls, issue notices, and generate letters all from one centralized platform.
Inspectors can work directly from the field using mobile devices, and the system automatically performs property and owner lookups—including prior case history—to ensure complete and accurate records. GOEnforce supports recurring programs such as rental inspections, weed abatement, and cannabis compliance, and offers customizable templates for citations, notices, and correspondence. Managers gain powerful oversight through dashboards, workload tracking, overdue task alerts, and full audit trails that document every action taken on a case. Both modules benefit from GoGov’s secure, cloud-based infrastructure, which includes daily backups, a 99.5% uptime commitment, and unlimited staff training and ongoing support.
The GoGov platform offers a modern, integrated solution for service requests, code enforcement, and public transparency. Utilizing already-budgeted funds and identified cost savings allows the City to implement the system without increasing the General Fund appropriation. Staff recommends approval of the budget adjustment and authorization to proceed.
Council Goals/Objectives: This item executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining the Strategic Plan – High Performance Government & Quality Service and Productive and Efficient Workforce.
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Fiscal Impact: None. Funds Available: Yes
Account #: 100-301-51110 to 100-105-510
Reviewed by: City Manager
Attachments: None
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Second reading of ordinances to establish a RHNA combing district in the development code, and to add the RHNA combining district to APN: 035-600- 015, establishing a zone of CBP-RHNA, in support of a Nevada County Habitat for Humanity request for an Affordable Housing Project at Gates Place CEQA: Previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), Resolution 2025- 48 Recommendation:
Hold a second reading, waive full reading, read by title only, to adopt Ordinance No. 839 adding Section 17.28.090 of Chapter 17.28, Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code regarding a RHNA combining district appliable to the CBP zoning designation.
Hold a second reading, waive full reading, read by title only, to adopt Ordinance No. 840 adding the RHNA combining district to the property at APN 035-600-015 as depicted in Exhibit A, to accommodate an affordable housing project, waive full reading.
Prepared by: Amy Wolfson, City Planner
Council Meeting Date: December 9, 2025 Date Prepared: December 2, 2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: At their regular meeting on November 25, 2025, City Council approved Resolutions 2025-48, 2025-49, and 2025-50, which adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration, approved a General Plan Text Amendment, and approved a planned development in support of an affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity. Council also held a first reading for a Zoning Text Amendment that would add the RHNA combining district to the development code to allow 100% deed-restricted, affordable housing to develop in the CBP zone as a residential-only project. Finally, council held a first reading on a Zoning Map Amendment to add the RHNA combining district to the property on Gates Place, APN: 035-600-015, which will allow the affordable housing project to develop as a residential-only project in the Corporate Business Park Zone (CBP).
PROJECT PROPOSAL
The project entails a 16-lot subdivision and an affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity. Proposed homes will range from one to two-story options, with two-to-four-bedroom options, and an attached single car garage. All the homes have the same footprint and the floorplan/elevation for each lot will be determined based on the need as assessed by the applicant through their home recipient program. The project intends to be a 100% deed-restricted, affordable residential project, and will aid the City in meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. As indicated earlier City Council previously
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approved necessary entitlements including the following: project requires the following entitlements:
a General Plan Text Amendment to allow affordable, residential-only projects in the Business Park land use designation when needed to satisfy State-mandated housing targets;
a Planned Development to allow flexibility for the minimum lot area, minimum lot width, lot coverage, and front and street-side setbacks as requested by the applicant.
The flexibility afforded by the Planned Development permit allow for a more compact and efficient layout of homes, which helps preserve native vegetation and natural drainage features essential to the site’s ecological function. a Development Review Permit approving the project site plan, improvement plan, and building designs proposed for the project
and a Tentative Subdivision Map comprised of sixteen single-family residential lots, residential lots range in sizes from 3,081 square-feet to 5,434 square-feet (SF). House models show two-story homes (first floor: 680 SF/ second floor: 644 SF) with an attached single-car garage and porch, 3-bedrooms and 2-bath rooms. Lot A and Lot B are proposed as roadways. Three lots remain undeveloped and will be utilized as drainage areas; Lot C (6,920 SF), Lot D (3,847 SF), and Lot E (3,430 SF). All subdivision run-off will be maintained onsite. Subdivision landscaping in the front yard and along streets is required. The subdivision is proposed as two phases to accommodate the anticipated pace of site improvement and building.
Council also held first readings for ordinances authoring a Zoning Text Amendment and a Zoning Map Amendment. The second reading for both these ordinances will finalize their approval and provide the following impact in support of the affordable housing project:
1) a Zoning Text Amendment to add the RHNA combining district to the development code to allow 100% deed-restricted, affordable housing to develop in the CBP zone as a residential-only project;
2) a Zoning Map Amendment to add the RHNA Combining District to the subject property; Council Goals/Objectives: This ordinance supports the 2022 Strategic Plan Update, Goal #1:
The City of Grass Vally is dedicated to promoting programs and projects that improve livability and enhance the character and charm of Grass Valley.
Fiscal Impact: None
Funds Available: None Account #: TBD Reviewed by: City Manager Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 839, add a RHNA combining district to the Development Code
2. Ordinance No. 840, add the RHNA combining district to the project site
3. Vicinity/Aerial Map Exhibits
4. Subdivision Map/Site Plan/Landscape Plan
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Habitat for Humanity
Affordable Housing Project at Gates Place
(25PLN-0020)
Attachment List
1. Ordinance No. 839, add a RHNA combining district to the Development Code
2. Ordinance No. 840, add the RHNA combining district to the project site a. Exhibit A, Zoning Map Amendment
3. Vicinity/Aerial Map Exhibits
4. Subdivision Map/Site Plan/Landscape Plan
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ORDINANCE NO. 839
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS
VALLEY ADDING SECTION 17.28.090 OF CHAPTER 17.28, TITLE 17 OF
THE GRASS VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING A RHNA
COMBINING ZONE IN THE CBP ZONING DESIGNATION
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2 requires the City to ensure adequate sites, zoning capacity, and development pathways for lower-income housing, and State housing laws-including SB 35, AB 1397, AB2162 and Housing Accountability Act (HAA)- to compel cities to remove constraints and facilitate affordable housing production WHEREAS, the City’s Corporatel Business Park (CBP) zoning designation currently allows residential development only as part of a mixed-use configuration; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that additional flexibility is necessary to support affordable housing development proposals; and
WHEREAS, establishing a RHNA zoning combining district that allows residential-only affordable housing in the CBP zone is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element, promotes the public welfare, and helps the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City approved Resolution 2025-48 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity, which included the proposed Zoning Text Amendment, among the entitlements analyzed for the Project (SCH No. 2025100774); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after considering public comment, held a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the draft zoning text amendment at its regular meeting held on November 18, 2025 and voted 3-0 (two absent) to recommend adoption by the City Council.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY:
SECTION 1. CODE AMENDMENT. Section 17.28.090 of Chapter 17.28 of Title 17 of the Grass Valley Municipal Code as follows is hereby amended to read as follows (deletions denoted by struck through text and additions denoted by underlined text):
17.28.090 – Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) combining zone.
A. Purpose. The RHNA combining zone is intended to provide support of reaching the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). By providing allowances for 100% deed restricted affordable housing units to be located within CBP (Corporate
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Business Park) Zone and be constructed with, or without a non-residential campus/project.
B. Rezoning Requirements.
1. Criteria for Area and Standards. The following criteria shall be used in establishing regulations for an area to be rezoned with the RHNA combining zone, and the selection of the area to be rezoned:
a. Areas of CBP Zone where 100% of the proposed residential units are deed restricted for a minimum of 30 years “affordable” up to 120% AMI for Western Nevada County.
2. Findings for Rezoning. The following finding or findings shall be made a part of a rezoning ordinance to apply the RHNA combining zone to property:
a. The specific site and/or structure proposed is conducive for residential living and that the number of units does not exceed the maximum number allowed in the CBP Base Zone, or as allowed by State density bonus laws.
b. The project is designed to be residential attached multi-family or single family detached in conformance with R-2 Zone development standards per 17.22.040 Table 2-8.
C. Architectural Standards. So that buildings, structures, signs, landscaping, etc., will be keeping with the findings stipulated in Subsection B.2, the Commission shall take the following items under consideration in approving plans for a site within the RHNA combining zone.
1. The height, bulk and area of buildings;
2. Setbacks from property lines;
3. The color, textures and materials of the exterior walls;
4. The type, pitch and material of roofs;
5. The type, size and location of signs;
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6. Landscaping and parking layout;
7. The relationship to other buildings and/or uses in the area;
8. The architectural treatment as related to any historical buildings or structures; and
9. The location and treatment of the site as related to its natural setting, including grading, cuts and fills and preservation of trees and natural ground cover.
D. Commission Review of Proposed Plans. No building permit shall be issued for construction within the RHNA combining zone until the proposed plans have been approved or conditionally approved by the Commission.
1. Application Requirements. The applicant shall submit required data on the items to be considered in Subsection C. for Commission approval.
2. Referral for Advice. In its review of plans, the Commission may seek the advice of any person or organization, who, in the opinion of the Commission is qualified to give the advice. The person or organization must be devoid of any and all financial interest in the development under consideration.
3. Changes to Project. If the Commission finds that the proposed structure or uses are incompatible to the purpose and intent of the RHNA combining zone, the Commission or its designated representative shall endeavor to have the plans changed to conform to the purpose and intent of the combining zone.
4. Appeal. If the applicant is not satisfied with the Commission's or its representative's action, they may appeal the decision to the council in compliance with Chapter 17.91 (appeals).
E. Destruction or Alteration of Historical Buildings. No historical building in the RHNA combining zone shall be moved or relocated, torn down, demolished, destroyed, altered, improved or otherwise changed in exterior appearance except as follows:
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1. If any historical building is damaged by an act of God, including earthquake or fire, the owner may repair the building if he secures a permit from the Commission or its authorized representative.
2. An owner making any alteration to the exterior of a historical building or intending to move or relocate the building shall submit plans and secure approval from the Commission or its authorized representative prior to construction and/or issuance of a building permit.
SECTION 2. CEQA FINDINGS. This Ordinance was considered by the City as part of the overall development project analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared for the Project under CEQA (SCH No. 2025100774) and adopted by City Council under Resolution No 2025-48.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons and circumstances. The City Council of the City of Grass Valley declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof despite the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional and, to that end, the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its adoption under Article VII, § 2 of the Grass Valley City Charter.
SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in The Union, a newspaper of general circulation printed, published, and circulated within the City.
INTRODUCED and first read at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of November 2025.
FINAL PASSAGE AND ADOPTION by the City Council was at a meeting held on the________ day of _________________2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ABSTAINING:
________________________________
Hilary Hodge, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Michael G. Colantuono, City Attorney Taylor Day, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 840
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS
VALLEY APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO ADD A REGIONAL
HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) ZONING COMBINING DISTRICT
TO THE PROPERTY ZONED CORPORATE BUSINESS PARK (CBP) FOR PROPERTY AT ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER (APN): 035-600-015, GRASS
VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, a complete application was filed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity to rezone APN: 035-600-015 to add the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) combining district to the Corporate Business Park (CBP) zoning designation as provided in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the RHNA combining district allows the property to be developed as a residentialonly affordable housing project in the CBP zone, which is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element, promotes public welfare, and helps the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City approved Resolution 2025-48 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the affordable housing project proposed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity which included the proposed Zoning Map Amendment, among the entitlements analyzed for the Project (SCH No 2025100774)0; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after considering public comment, held a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the Project, which included the draft Ordinance at its regular meeting held on November 18, 2025 and voted 3 to 0 (two absent) to recommend that City Council approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to development ordinance and statutory requirements, the City of Grass Valley made due public notification of the pending zoning map amendment.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.The recitals and findings set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City of Grass Valley City Council adopts the zoning map amendment, which is shown on “Exhibit A” attached hereto.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons and circumstances. The City Council of the City of Grass Valley declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof
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despite the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional and, to that end, the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its adoption under Article VII, § 2 of the Grass Valley City Charter.
SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in The Union, a newspaper of general circulation printed, published, and circulated within the City.
INTRODUCED and first read at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of November, 2025.
FINAL PASSAGE AND ADOPTION by the City Council was at a meeting held on the________ day of _________________2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
________________________________
Hilary Hodge, Mayor
City of Grass Valley
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Michael G. Colantuono, City Attorney Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
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APN:
Vicinity Map
Area to be zoned
CBP-RHNA
APN: 035-600-015
Ordinance No. 840
Exhibit A
Proposed Zoning
Map Amendment
Habitat
For Humanity
25PLN-0020
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Nevada County GIS
Habitat for Humanity - Vicinity
May 28, 2025
Parcel APN: 035-600-015
© 2024 Nevada County, California
Nevada County GIS
Overview Map
Land Value:
Improvement Value:
Zoning: CBP GVCity
General Plan: BP GVCity
Fire District: Grass Valley
Elementary Sch. Dist: Grass Valley
UNKNOWN ADDRESS
Acreage: Unknown
Water District:
Nevada Irrigation Dist: NID Water - Zone 1.0
Public Utility:
Park District:
Service Area: Solid Waste Grass Valley - Csa 32
Elevation: 2,664 feet
Snow Load: 51 lbs/sqft
Wind Exposure: C
Climate Zone: 11
Scale: 0 0.0375 0.075 0.15 mi
1:4,514 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 km
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Nevada County GIS
Habitat for Humanity - Aerial
May 28, 2025
Parcel APN: 035-600-015
© 2024 Nevada County, California
Nevada County GIS
Overview Map
Land Value:
Improvement Value:
Zoning: CBP GVCity
General Plan: BP GVCity
Fire District: Grass Valley
Elementary Sch. Dist: Grass Valley
UNKNOWN ADDRESS
Acreage: Unknown
Water District:
Nevada Irrigation Dist: NID Water - Zone 1.0
Public Utility:
Park District:
Service Area: Solid Waste Grass Valley - Csa 32
Elevation: 2,664 feet
Snow Load: 51 lbs/sqft
Wind Exposure: C
Climate Zone: 11
Scale: 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 mi
1:1,128 0 0.015 0.03 0.06 km
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PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE NOTES 1. PLANTING SHALL CONFORM TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE SITE DEVELOPMENT. 2. FINAL PLANTING AND IRRIGATION DESIGN PLANS SHALL BE PROVIDED DURING THE PERMIT PHASE OF DESIGN. 3. ALL EXISTING TREES SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE OR INJURY. 4. NO PARKING OR STACKING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE DRIPLINE OF AN EXISTING TREE. 5. ALL PLANT MATERIAL SHALL COMPLY WITH ANSI Z601 'STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK'. 6. ROOT BARRIERS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL TREES WITHIN ANY PLANTING AREAS THAT ARE LESS THAN 10' WIDE. 7. ALL PLANTER AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A 3" LAYER OF BARK MULCH. 8. A SOILS TEST SHALL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSTRUCTION (AFTER GRADING OPERATIONS ARE CONCLUDED) TO DETERMINE SOIL FERTILITY AND ACTUAL SOIL AMENDMENTS TO BE ADDED DURING PLANTING. 9. NO TURF IS PROPOSED. 10. NATURAL SLOPES ON SITE DO NOT EXCEED 5' IN ELEVATION. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA C:\Users\MICHAE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\AcPublish_21864\EXH_127725_Habitat_for_Humanity.dwg May 22, 2025-10:12 am I M CHA E L PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN S HU L A R , No . 4 8 9 8 Date Renewal Date L I C ENS ED L AND S C A P E AR CH I T E C T Exp. 05.31.27 Signature AI RN FO OF CA L I E T AT S PRELIMINARY MSLA Landscape Architecture, Inc. 306 Canyon Falls Dr. Folsom, CA 95630 916.989.3372 www.msladesign.com TOTAL SHEET OF1P1 MAY 22, 2025 PLANT LEGEND SYM BOTANICAL/ COMMON NAME SIZE QTY TREES SHRUBS WATER USE* CISTUS LADANIFER/CRIMSON SPOT ROCKROSE DIETES VEGETA/ FORTNIGHT LILY LANTANA MONTEVIDENSIS/ TRAILING LANTANA LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA/ ENGLISH LAVENDER BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM/ OREGON GRAPE 5 GAL 1 GAL 1 GAL 1 GAL 5 GAL LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS/ WESTERN REDBUD 15 GAL V. LOW CHILOPSIS LINEARIS/ DESERT WILLOW 15 GAL LOW ---------- 2215 BACK YARD NOT INCLUDEDDRIVEWAY FRONT YARD TREES FRONT YARD SHRUBS YARD FENCING COMMUNITY GARDEN NATIVE TREES TO REMAIN GATES PLACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TYPICAL FRONT YARD LAYOUT NTS 20' 40' 0' SCALE: 1"=20'-0" 10' C:\MSLA\Projects\2025\127725_Habitat_For_Humanity_Grass_Valley\Exhibits\Preliminary\EXH_127725_Habitat_for_Humanity.dwg, 5/22/2025 10:12:43 AM
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3,372 SF
LOT 5
6,920 SF
LOT C
3,378 SF
LOT 12
3,081 SF
LOT 11
3,847 SF
LOT D
3,289 SF
LOT 15
4,313 SF
LOT 16
3,640 SF
LOT 14
5,434 SF
LOT 13
3,153 SF
LOT 3
3,315 SF
LOT 2
3,666 SF
LOT 1
4,166 SF
LOT 6
3,784 SF
LOT A
3,332 SF
LOT 4
3,430 SF
LOT E
3,279 SF
LOT 9
3,315 SF
LOT 8
3,846 SF
LOT 7
11,492 SF
LOT B
3,532 SF
LOT 10
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GOLDEN CHAIN HWY
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ã DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TOWN/CITY/COUNTY CALIFORNIA TOPOGRAPHY AND DEMOLITION PLAN 2 OF 6
SKEWES LANE
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6"SS
6"SS
30"SD 12"SD
3 OF 6 ã DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO:N&IT<&O8NT< &$LI)ORNI$ PRELIMINARY GRADING, DRAINAGE, UTILITY PLAN 15"SD
8"W
8"SS
DRAINAGE NOTES
D1 - RETENTION POND
D2 - BIO RETENTION AREA
D3 - TYPE 1R V-DITCH
D4 - HDPE STORM DRAIN (SIZE AS SHOWN)
D5 - 36" CMP IMLET
D6 - STORM DRAIN INLET
SEWER NOTES
WATER NOTES
DRY UTILITY NOTES
U1 -JOINT UTILITY TRENCH
U2 -TRANSFORMER
U3 -SERVICE BOXES
GENERAL NOTES
S1 - 6" SEWER MAIN
S2 -NOT USED
S3 -SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE
S4 -SERVICE LATERAL
S5 -CLEANOUT TO GRADE WITHIN 5' OF BUILDING
W1 -CONNECT TO EXISTING MAIN
W2 -IRRIGATION METER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE
W3 -DOMESTIC METER
W4 -DOUBLE DOMESTIC WATER METER
W5 -FIRE HYDRANT
W6 -EXTENSION OF EXISTING MAIN
W7 -END OF LINE AIR RELEASE VALVE
W8 -BUNDLED DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE
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G2 - 5' CONCRETE SIDEWALK
G3 -CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
G4 -CONCRETE OR BLOCK WALL TO EXPOSED HEIGHTS - 2-3'
G5 -ROCKERY RETAINING WALL - UP TO 6' ±
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LOT 5
6,920 SF
LOT C
3,378 SF
LOT 12
3,081 SF
LOT 11
3,847 SF
LOT D
3,289 SF
LOT 15
4,313 SF
LOT 16
3,640 SF
LOT 14
5,434 SF
LOT 13
3,153 SF
LOT 3
3,315 SF
LOT 2
3,666 SF
LOT 1
4,166 SF
LOT 6
3,784 SF
LOT A
3,332 SF
LOT 4
3,430 SF
LOT E
3,279 SF
LOT 9
3,315 SF
LOT 8
3,846 SF
LOT 7
11,492 SF
LOT B
3,532 SF
LOT 10
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COMPACTED SUBGRADE (95% R.C.)
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PROFILE VIEW
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NO SCALE
S,7E
6 OF 6
SKEWES LANE
GATES PLACE GOLDEN CHAIN HWY (HWY 20/49)
NEVADA CITY HWY
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S:\~ Jobs\202458 Habitat- Gates Pl\Admin\Submittals\Zoning & Tent Sub\Project Description - Zoning & Tent Sub Map.Docx 140 Litton Drive, Suite 240
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530.272.5841
[email protected]
1 Nevada County Habitat for Humanity: Gates Place
Project Description
The proposed project consists of sixteen (16) single family deed restricted affordable detached homes with a interchangeable building footprint to accommodate 2-4 bedroom houses 1, or 2 story with 1-car garages.
Applications required for the project include a Zoning Text Amendment, Major Development Review, a Tentative Subdivision Map and a Planned Development Application. The project proposes frontage improvements along Gates Places including extension of both water and sewer and installation of onsite alley streets to access the deed restricted affordable units. Proposed access roads will include all utility mains along with service lines, storm drainage conveyance lines and retention ponds. A Zoning Text Amendment will be required creating a -AHRA combing district to allow CBP properties to develop with 100% deed restricted affordable housing single family detached homes, consistent with the R-2 zoning regulations and that the residential component can be built without the construction of the CBP business park. The Planned Development request is to allow for the following reductions from R-2 zoning as follows:
R-2 Residential Zoning Standards Proposed per PD
Min. Lot Area: 5,000 square feet 3,000 square feet
Min. Lot Width: 60 feet; 70 feet for corner Lot 50’
Min. Front Setback: 5’ Porch/15’ to Bldg. Façade 5’ Porch/10’ to Bldg.
Min. Street side Setback: 20% lot width/15’ Max. 7’
The project also includes a tentative map creating the various sixteen (16) residential parcels along with letter lots for common areas to be maintained by the project.
The proposed project site was created as part of a lot line adjustment that was recorded for the adjacent new Sherwin Williams building. The existing site is primarily undeveloped with remnants of an old house foundation, minor grading and more recent stockpiles of soil from the adjacent Sherwin Williams project.
The site generally slopes inward to an existing seasonal swale that runs south and southwest through the existing parcel.
The site is conducive to development with existing roadway access and nearby connections to water, sewer and other public facilities. Most importantly this Habitat for Humanity project will bring forth another successful project with sixteen (16) residents having home ownership.
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: UAV Purchase Approval per AB-481 Requirement
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the purchase of new UAV’s for the Police Department, defined under AB-481 as Military Equipment, to replace outdated equipment and improve police services; and 2) authorize the Chief of Police to acquire new Skydio drones utilizing budgeted Police Department funds
Prepared by: Alex Gammelgard, Police Chief
Council Meeting Date: December 9, 2025 Date Prepared: December 4, 2025 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Grass Valley Police Department utilizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, “UAV’s” commonly known as “drones,” to aid in a multitude of circumstances; IE: criminal investigations, traffic investigations, public relations, and partnerships with inter-departmental groups or other first responder entities. In previous cases, GVPD UAV’s have detected open flames against buildings allowing for suppression by ground fire-fighters, provided wildland fire situational awareness for incident command, assisted in crime scene documentation, provided search and rescue mutual aid, searched for at risk missing persons, as well as created cinematic community outreach material, among other missions and work product.
GVPD currently possesses four drones, of which three are outdated and/or nonfunctional and warrant replacement to ensure safe and effective critical operations.
Drones fall among a very steep electronics and technology curve, in that older models of this technology often cost significant money to maintain and the technology, over time, becomes outdated and unsupported by the manufacturer. Therefore, acquiring new drones with new technology saves long-term costs in maintenance and increases the level of service we can provide the community.
UAV’s are defined under state law as “military equipment” when used by law enforcement agencies, pursuant to AB-481 – codified at section 7070 – 7075 of the Government Code. The GVPD inventory of UAV’s and other military equipment was presented to council with the AB-481 annual report in May of this year. At that time, the intent to purchase new UAV’s in FY25/26 was incorporated in the report.
GVPD intends to decommission the outdated and non-functional equipment and will either trade-in the used equipment at the time of purchase of new equipment, or if no trade-in market exists, dispose of the equipment via traditional property surplus means, most likely via auction. The DJI Matrice 210 and DJI Spark will be surplused upon acquisition of replacement hardware. The DJI Mavic II Enterprise Pro and the Skydio SDRCV1 will be retained until replacement hardware is obtained and
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operational - surplusing/disposal of that equipment will be evaluated thereafter.
The police department will consider requests from other City departments for transfer of any usable equipment.
DJI drones for years have been an industry leader and generally more affordable, but questions continue to be raised about the use of foreign UAV use in domestic operations.
Federal and State legislation continue to be discussed, and as such, DJI drones are not being considered to replace existing hardware. Rather, Skydio (a US based company) products are being sought. The quantity and make/model of UAV’s sought is listed below:
QTY PRODUCT GENERAL PURPOSE
1 Skydio X10 Replacement for DJI Matrice 210 – General purpose UAV with optical and infrared camera capabilities. Commonly used for structure and wildfire overflight, crime scene
documentation, tactical overflight, search and/or rescue operations, etc., and community outreach
1-3 Skydio R10 Replacement/enhancement to DJI Spark and Mavic platforms. Commonly used for confined space, interior
clearing (i.e. alarm calls in commercial spaces, tactical entry, search warrant service, etc), training flights, and community outreach.
Existing FY25/26 Police Department budget funds, not to exceed $40,000 in total, will be used for purchase. Purchases will be via competitive bids, seeking the most costeffective purchase options for the City.
Council Goals/Objectives: The execution of this action attempts to achieve Strategic Goal #5 – Provide High Performance Government and Quality Service Goal #6 – Provide Exceptional Public Safety
Fiscal Impact: Existing police department budget
Funds Available: Yes Account #: Police 200-201
Reviewed by: __ City Manager
Attachments:
N/A
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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Amend Dorsey Marketplace Project to Add a Condition of Approval to Allow Phasing of the Project
CEQA: Consideration of an Addendum to the Certified EIR and Subsequent EIR in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2025-51 approve an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for the Dorsey Marketplace Project to add Condition A.4, allowing phasing of the project over a seven-year period and adopting a CEQA Addendum as the appropriate level of environmental review.
Prepared by: Amy Wolfson, City Planner
Council Meeting Date: December 9, 2025 Date Prepared: December 2, 2025 Agenda: Public Hearing
Background Information: At the regular meeting held on November 25, 2025, City Council considered a request by Warren Hughes to add a condition of approval to the Dorsey Marketplace project that would allow development of the project to be phased over a sevenyear period. Council continued the item because Hughes was unavailable to respond to questions about the length of time being requested to build out the project.
At its April 28, 2020 regular meeting, the City Council approved the Dorsey Marketplace project “Alternative B” and also certified the Final EIR prepared for the Project and adopted Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. The approved Project consisted of applications for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Development Review Permit, and Use Permit for a proposed mixed-use development on a
26.8-acre infill site. Approved Alternative B includes 104,350 square feet of commercial space, 8,500 square feet of office space, and 172 apartment units, along with pedestrian corridors, public plaza spaces, spaces for public art and murals throughout the commercial component, as well as a small dog park.
At the regular meeting held on September 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No 2024-66 certifying the updated Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dorsey Marketplace Project, which included the Subsequent EIR prepared for the project to analyze traffic from the Project and its impact on health risks for future Project residents and occupants based on the potential for mobile source emissions associated with SR 20/49 in 2035. The Nevada County Superior Court discharged the writ of mandate on November 1, 2024, certifying that the City had fulfilled its obligation for fully disclosing the environmental impacts of the project with its certification of the Subsequent EIR.
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Project Amendment: In September 2025, the applicant timely filed a request within a year of the Superior Court’s decision to discharge the writ of mandate to modify the conditions of approval to add a new Condition of Approval (A4) to allow construction of the Dorsey Marketplace Project over a seven-year period. Each phase consists of portions of the remediation program, infrastructure improvements, and residential and commercial development as shown in the Phasing Plan provided by the applicant. The added Condition of Approval states:
The Dorsey Marketplace Project may be constructed in phases within a sevenyear period as approved by the City Council of the City of Grass Valley. Minor modifications to the phasing program may be approved by the Planning Director. The phased project shall remain eligible for extensions of time for no more than two, twelve-month periods in accordance with Development Code Section 17.74.060(T).
Without this permit revision the project is subject to standard project timelines as outlined in Section 17.74.060 of the development code, which requires effectuating the project through a building permit within one-year of project approval, and subsequent building permits for each subsequent year until project completion. This standard timeline is impractical for a project of this size and scope, particularly considering there is a soil cleanup component. The development code allows for a project to be phased over several years so long as it is conditioned as such. Phasing is typical for larger developments such as Dorsey Marketplace. The applicant has provided a phasing plan that proposes build-out of the project within a seven-year timeframe. There are no changes proposed to the overall project development.
Council Goals/Objectives: Adding this phasing condition supports the 2022 Strategic Plan Update, Goal #1: The City of Grass Vally is dedicated to promoting programs and projects that improve livability and enhance the character and charm of Grass Valley, as well as supports 2022 Strategic Plan Update Goal # 4: the City of Grass Valley encourages a robust and sustainable economy that reflects diverse employment opportunities that support the values of Grass Valley
Fiscal Impact: None
Funds Available: None Account #: TBD Reviewed by: City Manager Attachments:
1. Resolution 2025-51, adding Condition of Approval A.4 to the Dorsey Marketplace Project and adopting a CEQA Addendum as the appropriate level of environmental review.
2. Proposed Phasing Plan
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
ADDING A CONDITION OF APPROVAL TO ALLOW PHASING OF THE DORSEY
MARKETPLACE PROJECT AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM PURSUANT TO CEQA (PLN25-0035)
WHEREAS, in December 2015, the R. Jeter Family Trust (“the Applicant”) submitted applications for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Development Review Permit, and Use Permit for a proposed mixed-use development known as the Dorsey Marketplace on a 26.8-acre infill site within the City of Grass Valley (“City”) (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2020, the City Council certified the Final EIR (the “2020 Final EIR”), adopted the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approved Alternative B consisting of 104,350 square feet of commercial space, 8,500 square feet of office space, and 172 apartment units, and including the required applications for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Development Review Permit, and Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2024, the City Council certified the updated Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dorsey Marketplace Project, thereby (i) determining that the deficiency in the Final EIR identified in the Modified Court of Appeal Opinion and Revised Judgment has been remedied, (ii) further determining that a new 2024 Final EIR, consisting of (a) the 2020 Final EIR, (b) the Draft FSEIR, and (c) responses to comments on the Draft FSEIR and related corrections, is legally adequate under CEQA, and (iii) permitting the implementation of any and all previously suspended Project activities and Project Approvals, subject to authorization by the superior court; and
WHEREAS the Nevada County Superior Court of the State of California conducted a hearing on the City of Grass Valley’s Filing of a Return to the Writ of Mandate on November 1, 2024 and subsequently discharged the Writ of Mandate, thereby concluding the City had fulfilled its obligation to correct the deficiencies in the Project EIR;” and WHEREAS, the Writ of Mandate required that the City suspend activities “related to the Dorsey Marketplace project (“Project”) that could result in any adverse change or alteration to the physical environment pending the City’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the Writ,” thereby establishing November 1, 2024 as the effective date of the Project; and WHEREAS, Section 17.74.060 of the City Development Code requires that permits for an approved Project must be exercised within twelve months of approval unless a condition of approval or other provision of the development code establishes a different time limit; and WHEREAS, the applicant filed a request to modify the approved Dorsey Marketplace Project with submittal of a proposed phasing plan and payment of the applicable fee on September 16, 2025; and
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2 WHEREAS, the introduction of construction phasing does not alter the physical characteristics, intensity, or location of the approved development, and the project footprint, grading limits, infrastructure network, and land uses remain consistent with the project analyzed in the certified EIR and SEIR); and
WHEREAS, none of the conditions described from CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent document have occurred, and therefore, the differences between the approved Dorsey Marketplace Project, as described in the certified EIR and SEIR, and the project modification now being considered, constitute a change, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, that may be addressed in an Addendum to the EIR, provided in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the addition of the phasing condition of approval for the Dorsey Marketplace Project, and recommended, by a vote of three to zero (two absent), that the City Council approve the Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing, took public testimony, and considered all evidence in the record.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The City Council hereby finds that the Addendum to the previously certified EIR (Exhibit A) has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and that it adequately evaluates the environmental effects associated with the Project Modification and herby approves the Addendum and incorporates it into the Project’s CEQA documentation.
2. The City Council hereby approves the modification to the Project’s Conditions of Approval to allow the Project to be constructed in phases over a seven-year period, and directs staff to update Condition No. A4 as follows:
The Dorsey Marketplace Project may be constructed in phases within a sevenyear period as approved by the City Council of the City of Grass Valley. Minor modifications to the phasing program may be approved by the Planning Director.
The phased project shall remain eligible for extensions of time for no more than two, twelve-month periods in accordance with Development Code Section
17.74.060(T).
ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley at a regular meeting held on the 9
th day of December 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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3 ABSTAINING:
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Hilary Hodge, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ____________________________ David Ruderman, City Attorney Taylor Day Whittingslow, City Clerk
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CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
125 East Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Community Development Agency
Amy Wolfson, City Planner
November 10, 2025
Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report
for the Approved Dorsey Marketplace Project
Project: Addendum to the certified EIR for the Dorsey Marketplace project to analyze the environmental impacts related to an added condition of approval to phase the project over a seven-year period.
Lead Agency: City of Grass Valley
EIR State Clearinghouse No.: 2016022053
Applicant: Warren Hughes, Gallelli Real Estate
Project Location: APNs: 035-260-062, -063, -064
Background:
At its April 28, 2020 regular meeting, the City Council approved the Dorsey Marketplace project “Alternative B” and also certified the Final EIR prepared for the Project and adopted Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. The approved Project consisted of applications for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Development Review Permit, and Use Permit for a proposed mixed-use development on a 26.8-acre infill site. Approved Alternative B includes 104,350 square feet of commercial space, 8,500 square feet of office space, and 172 apartment units, along with pedestrian corridors, public plaza spaces, spaces for public art and murals throughout the commercial component, as well as a small dog park.
At the regular meeting held on September 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No 2024-66 certifying the updated Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dorsey Marketplace Project, which included the Subsequent EIR prepared for the project to analyze traffic from the Project and its impact on health risks for future Project residents and occupants based on the potential for mobile source emissions associated with SR 20/49 in 2035.
Purpose of this Addendum:
An addendum to a Certified EIR for the Dorsey Marketplace Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016022053) has been prepared in conformance with Section 15164 of the California Council Members
Ben Aguilar, Mayor
Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Bob Branstrom
Hilary Hodge
Tom Ivy
Resolution 2025-51, Exhibit A
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which allows a lead agency to prepare an addendum to a certified EIR if changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions in Section 15162 calling for a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.
The purpose of this Addendum is to document the addition of a new Condition of Approval to allow the project to be constructed in phases over an approximate seven-year period.
The phasing is proposed to respond to market conditions, financing logistics, and construction sequencing, while maintaining consistency with the overall approved project.
Proposed Modification:
Add a new Condition of Approval (A4) to allow construction of the Dorsey Marketplace Project over a seven-year period, with each phase consisting of portions of the remediation program, infrastructure improvements, and residential and commercial development as shown in the Phasing Plan provided by the applicant. The added Condition of Approval states:
The Dorsey Marketplace Project may be constructed in phases within a seven-year period as approved by the City Council of the City of Grass Valley. Minor modifications to the phasing program may be approved by the Planning Director. The phased project shall remain eligible for extensions of time for no more than two, twelve-month periods in accordance with Development Code Section 17.74.060(T).
The applicant is requesting a permit revision to their approved project to add a condition of approval to allow a phased approach to building out of the project to occur over a seven-year period. Without this permit revision the project is subject to standard project timelines as outlined in Section 17.74.060 of the Development Code which requires effectuating the project through a building permit within one-year of project approval, and subsequent building permits for each subsequent year until project completion. This standard timeline is impractical for a project of this size and scope, particularly considering there is a soil cleanup component with this project. The development code allows for a project to be phased over several years so long as it is conditioned as such.
Phasing is typical for larger developments such as Dorsey Marketplace. The applicant has provided a phasing plan that proposed build-out of the project within a seven-year timeframe. There are no changes proposed to the overall project development.
CEQA Analysis :
This Addendum has been prepared in accordance with Section 21166 of CEQA and Sections 15162 and 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15164(a) of the CEQA Guidelines states that “the lead agency or a responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but
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none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.” Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, a Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is only required when:
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revision of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following:
(a) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(d) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15162[a])
The introduction of construction phasing does not alter the physical characteristics, intensity, or location of the approved development. The project footprint, grading limits, infrastructure network, and land uses remain consistent with the project analyzed in the certified EIR. None of the conditions described above from CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent document have occurred. Therefore, the differences between the approved Dorsey Marketplace Project, as described in the certified EIR and SEIR, and the project modifications now being considered constitute changes, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, that may be addressed in an addendum to the EIR.
Environmental Review of Adding a Phasing Condition of Approval:
The City of Grass Valley has determined that, in accordance with PRC Section 21166 and Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, minor technical changes or additions to the EIR and SEIR are necessary to address the modifications to the approved Dorsey Marketplace EIR and SEIR. The analysis of environmental effects provided below
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addresses the same impacts addressed in the Dorsey Marketplace EIR and SEIR. The environmental analysis evaluates whether, for each applicable environmental resource topic there are any changes in the project or the circumstances under which it would be undertaken that would result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts than considered in the Dorsey Marketplace EIR and SEIR. This analysis focuses only on those topics potentially affected by the proposed change in the Conditions of Approval to allow and extended timeline of construction in phases over a seven-year period. No changes are proposed to the development area, approved land use or density, required infrastructure improvements or any of the previously adopted mitigation measures. The City has reviewed the certified EIR and SEIR and determined the following:
Environmental Topic Evaluation Summary
Aesthetics Phasing of the project will not alter the design, massing, or site visibility of the overall project. No new or
increased impact would occur.
Air Quality/GHG Construction phasing may extend the construction period but would not increase total emissions. Total
emissions may actually decrease as vehicles are
required to meet more stringent emissions standards
over time. Phased implementation remains within the
EIR’s analyzed construction and operational
assumptions.
Biological Resources All previously identified mitigation measures remain appliable prior to and during each phase. No new or
increased impact would occur.
Traffic/Transportation Phased occupancy would reduce peak construction and operational trip generation compared to full
buildout. No new or increased impact would occur.
Noise Temporary construction noise would occur over a
longer duration but would not exceed EIR assumptions
or applicable standards.
Public Services/Utilities Infrastructure demand remains consistent with prior analysis ; phasing would not create new service needs.
Cumulative Impacts No change to project size, design, or setting is proposed. Cumulative impacts remain as previously
analyzed.
No other CEQA topics would experience new or substantially more severe impacts due to the proposed modification.
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Consistency with Adopted Mitigation Measures:
All mitigation measures adopted under the EIR and SEIR for the Dorsey Marketplace project remain in effect. If mitigation timing is linked to specific milestones (e.g. “prior to issuance of grading permit” or “prior to occupancy”), such measures will apply to each construction phase as relevant to the scope of work.
CEQA Determination:
Based on the above evaluation and the criteria of CEQA Guidelines SS15162-15164:
• No substantial changes are proposed that would require major revisions to the EIR or SEIR;
• No substantial changes in the surrounding circumstances have occurred; and • No new information of substantial importance has been identified that would result In new significant effects or more severe impacts.
Therefore, an Addendum to the certified EIR and SEIR is the appropriate CEQA documentation, and preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR is not required to include a condition of approval for phasing the project over a seven-year period.
References:
• City of Grass Valley (Year). Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dorsey Marketplace Project.
• CEQA Guidelines §§15162, 15164.
• City of Grass Valley, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Dorsey Marketplace.
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7-year Dorsey Marketplace Phasing Plan and Anticipated Timeline This timeline is intended to be a broad overview of anticipated milestone activities. The actual timeline will be dependent on market conditions. The following broad milestone activities may occur in a different order than laid out if determined to be appropriate by the developer, but they represent a typical order and an anticipated timeline for completing the project.
1. Year 1:
a. Negotiate LOI’s with anchor tenants. Engage architects and engineers to perform conceptual design/plans for on/offsite improvements. Update construction pricing with updated plans.
2. Year 2:
a. Continue with anchor tenant and shop/pad tenant leasing. b. Begin finalizing improvement plans based on leasing activity.
3. Year 3:
a. Finalize negotiated tenant LOI’s and convert to leases. b. Continue leasing
c. Continue construction documents based on leasing activity. d. Initiate and submit Forest Conversion Plan to CalFire.
4. Year 4:
a. Finalize and execute tenant leases.
b. Finalize Forest Conversion Plan with CalFire.
c. Obtain Financing
d. Finalize improvement plans and submit to the City for review with the goal of obtaining permits by year end for on/off site improvements.
5. Year 5:
a. Begin on-site infrastructure improvements
b. Complete Removal Action Work Plan (RAW) as part of the on-site improvements.
c. Begin off-site improvements required by conditions of approval. d. Continue leasing
6. Year 6:
a. Complete on/offsite improvements.
b. Receive final inspection and acceptance of public improvements from the City.
c. Finalize permits for vertical construction
d. Begin vertical construction residential apartment units e. Begin vertical construction of commercial construction f. Initiate tentative map application with the City.
g. Continue leasing
7. Year 7:
a. Begin delivery to tenants and secure final certificates of occupancy for both commercial and residential units that began construction in year 6. b. Continue leasing.
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c. Secure final certificates of occupancy for both commercial and residential units that began construction in year 6.
d. Balance of construction, if any, will be completed based on leasing activity and developers ability to finalize leases.
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