GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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.
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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
CITY UPDATE
1. Police Department Update
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.
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 14th, 2026.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Title: Appointment of Independent Auditor for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
CEQA: Not a Project.
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Recommendation: That the City Council 1) authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum to the agreement with Smith & Newell, CPAs for independent audit services for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an amount not to exceed $51,530; and 2) approve the use of a sole-source procurement pursuant to Section 3.08.140(B) of the Grass Valley Municipal Code for the one-year extension of independent audit services with Smith & Newell, CPAs.
4. Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Planning Commission Recommendation: That Council 1) authorize the award of a contract for the Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project to the lowest responsive bidder up to $1,730,000, 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, subject to the available budget.
5. 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) award a contract for the 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation 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.
6. Professional Services Agreement – Authorization to Approve Change Order CEQA: N/A – CEQA review will be completed as part of the project work Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Engineer to approve a contract change order up to $125,000 with GHD for added design and environmental work associated with the City’s decision to revert to a signalized design alternative on the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
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, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2026.
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Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
GRASS VALLEY
City Council Regular Meeting, Capital Improvements Authority and Redevelopment "Successor Agency"
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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
Mayor Hodge called to order the meeting 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 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
No closed door meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
CITY UPDATE
Update from Fire Chief, Mark Buttron
PUBLIC COMMENT -
Virtual comments attached.
In person comments: Speaker 1 thru 7 (no speaker #2), unnamed, Matthew Coulter
CONSENT ITEMS -
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Motion made by Councilmember Bonomolo, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2026.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
2. Approval of the Special Council and Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026.
Recommendation: Council approve minutes as submitted.
3. Three (3) month extension of Agreement for Public Safety Dispatch Services CEQA: Not a project
Recommendation: Authorize Interim City Manager/Police Chief to sign the 3 month extension to the Agreement for Public Safety Dispatch Services
4. Title: City of Grass Valley Audited Financial Statements and Supplemental Information Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: Pass a Motion to receive and file the City of Grass Valley Audited Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
5. Title: Park Restroom Maintenance Services and Parks Division Staffing CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the addition of one full-time Maintenance Worker I position in the Parks Division, effective August 1, 2026. 2) Authorize the Finance Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund budget by transferring appropriations from the Ultimate Building Maintenance contract to the appropriate salary, benefit, and contractual services accounts.
6. Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project – Authorization to Bid CEQA: Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Planning Commission Recommendation: That Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project
7. 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project – Authorization to Bid CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) approve the findings that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) authorize the advertisement for bids for the 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project.
8. Local Buyback and Compost Facility Feasibility Study– Nevada County Not a project
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Review the proposal for a joint feasibility study with Nevada County to evaluate the development of a shared facility for CRV (California Redemption Value) local buyback, clear plastic recycling, and composting;
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2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into any necessary agreements, subject to legal review.
9. Consideration of a School Resource Officer Agreement with the Grass Valley School District
CEQA: Not CEQA
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between the City of Grass Valley and the Grass Valley School District to provide School Resource Officer services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND /
OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
REORGANIZATION RELATED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Annual Approval of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment to the Special Emergency Medical and Fire Response Tax.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: That Council 1) Approve a rate increase to the Special Emergency Medical and Fire Response Tax of 2.7% based on the December 2025 CPI. 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-45 requesting that the Nevada County Auditor place the adjusted Measure A special tax for 2026/2027 on the tax rolls.
Mark Buttron, Fire Chief, gave overview of the item.
Public Comment: Unnamed
Motion made to 1) Approve a rate increase to the Special Emergency Medical and Fire Response Tax of 2.7% based on the December 2025 CPI. 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-45 requesting that the Nevada County Auditor place the adjusted Measure A special tax for 2026/2027 on the tax rolls by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
Voting Nay: Councilmember Bonomolo
11. Adopt ten Resolutions confirming the Engineer’s Reports, approving the assessment diagrams and annual assessment levies, and requesting the Nevada County AuditorController to place the Fiscal Year 2026–27 assessments for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Districts (LLDs) and Benefit Assessment Districts (BADs) on the property tax roll.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council: Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2026–27; and 1)Adopt the following resolutions related to the Commercial Landscaping and Lighting District (District No. 1988-1): a.
Resolution No. 2026-35 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026–27 b. Resolution No. 2026-36 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 1988-1. 2) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Residential Landscaping and Lighting District (District No. 1988-2): a. Resolution No. 2026-37 – Confirming the diagram and
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assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026-27 b. Resolution No. 2026-38 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 1988-2 3) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Morgan Ranch Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District (District No. 2003-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-39 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026- 27 b. Resolution No. 2026-40 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2003-1. 4) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Morgan Ranch West Assessment District (District No. 2010-1): a.
Resolution No. 2026-41 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026–27. b. Resolution No. 2026-42 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2010-1. 5) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Ridge Meadows Assessment District (District No. 2016-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-43 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026-27. b. Resolution No. 2026-44 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2016-1 Jennifer Styczynski, Finance Director, gave an overview of the item.
Public comment: None.
Motion made to 1) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Commercial Landscaping and Lighting District (District No. 1988-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-35 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026–27 b. Resolution No. 2026-36 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 1988-1. 2) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Residential Landscaping and Lighting District (District No. 1988-2): a. Resolution No. 2026-37 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026-27 b. Resolution No. 2026-38 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 1988-2 3) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Morgan Ranch Unit 7 Benefit Assessment District (District No. 2003-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-39 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026-27 b. Resolution No. 2026-40 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2003-1. 4) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Morgan Ranch West Assessment District (District No. 2010-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-41 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026–27. b. Resolution No. 2026-42 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2010-1. 5) Adopt the following resolutions related to the Ridge Meadows Assessment District (District No. 2016-1): a. Resolution No. 2026-43 – Confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment for FY 2026-27. b. Resolution No. 2026-44 – Requesting the County Auditor to place the assessment on the tax roll for District No. 2016-1 by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Caravelli.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
Voting Nay: Councilmember Bonomolo
12. Collection of Delinquent Sewer and/or Water Accounts on the Nevada County Property Tax Roll
CEQA: Not a Project
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Recommendation: After holding a public hearing, adopt Resolution 2026-34 requesting that the County of Nevada levy and collect delinquent sewer and water charges on the Nevada County property tax roll.
Jennifer Styczynski, Finance director, gave presentation to the council.
No public comment.
Motion made to hold a public hearing, adopt Resolution 2026-34 requesting that the County of Nevada levy and collect delinquent sewer and water charges on the Nevada County property tax roll.by Councilmember Arbuckle, Seconded by Councilmember Ivy.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Ivy, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
Voting Nay: Councilmember Bonomolo
ADMINISTRATIVE
13. Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project – Project Approval and Environmental Document
CEQA: Class 1 and Class 2 Categorical Exemptions – Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction
Recommendation: That Council 1) approve that the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 and Class 2 Categorical Exemptions and 2) authorize Staff to file a Notice of Exemption with Nevada County Clerk Recorder.
Bjorn Jones, City Engineer, gave presentation to the Council.
Public comment: Catherine Thompson, Craig Hamilton, Del Oro, Jeff Hansen, Larry Munoz, Jason Kert, Daniel Swartzendruber, Sean Jackson, Ben Aguilar, Robin Davis, Unnamed, Jonathan Keen, Matthew Coulter
Motion made to direct Staff and the consultant to revert to a signalized design option and delegate to Staff the preparation and filing of a revised CEQA Categorical Exemption for that design. Staff would explore funding options and return to Council for approval of a change order for the added consultant costs by Vice Mayor Caravelli, Seconded by Councilmember Arbuckle.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Arbuckle, Councilmember Bonomolo, Vice Mayor Caravelli, Mayor Hodge
Voting Nay: Councilmember Ivy
BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Bonomolo gave props to Public Works, and attended the Skateboard Adhoc meeting, Housing Element Workshop. Councilmember Ivy had nothing to report.
Councilmember Arbuckle attended the Jada open house, Housing Element Workshop, 4th of July parade, California League of Cities meeting, WIMIG, Summer Leadership Conference.
Vice Mayor Caravelli attended a Historical commission update, 4th of July parade, and a meeting of round about mural project. Mayor Hodge announced an upcoming museum fundraiser, and concluded by wishing Howard Levine a happy birthday.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
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Meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm.
_____________________________ ______________________________ Hilary Hodge, Mayor Taylor Whittingslow, City Clerk
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From: Mark DeMartini
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:12 PM
To: Public Comments
Subject: Roundabout Proposal public comment
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I request that the comment below be included in public comment. Please print out the attached sketch and provide it at the public meeting as I have a prior commitment and can’t be there.
I am a long time resident and a retired licensed registered civil engineer with significant highway design experience and offer the following opinion. Why can’t the intersection be designed like this with a stop sign at the southbound South Auburn Street entrance to the roundabout? It’s absolutely ridiculous to force southbound South Auburn Street traffic up Neil Street!! It would be better to leave the intersection as it is then to do something so inconsistent with drivers route expectations!! I am also concerned that the city may not be properly following the required steps of the CEQA process, which if is the case could expose the city to damages under a lawsuit.
Thank you
Mark DeMartini, PE
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From: Katherine Thompson
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 3:43 PM
To: Public Comments
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Subject: SEBC Comments on Develop Review Committee Agenda & City Council Agenda Attachments: SEBC Comments GV Jul 14 2026 DRC Agenda.pdf; SEBC Comments GV Jul 14 2026 CC Agenda.pdf Importance: High
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Attached are our comments. We appreciate you distributing them to the Council and Committee, as appropriate.
Best regards,
Katherine Thompson
President
Sierra Express Bicycle Club
of Nevada County
www.sierraexpress.org
916.835.1541
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Subject: July 14 City Council Meeting, Agenda Items 7 and 13, Comments from Sierra Express Bicycle Club (SEBC) of Nevada County
Honorable Mayor Hodge, Vice Mayor Caravelli, and City Council Members:
SEBC has the following comments on agenda items 7 and 13:
1. City Council Consent Agenda Item 7: Resurfacing Idaho-Maryland Road.
Council is asked to authorize bids for resurfacing Idaho Maryland Road between Railroad Avenue and Centerville Road. The staff report says the work includes pavement removal/replacement, pavement markings/striping improvements, sidewalk installation, and drainage improvements.
Estimated cost is $1 million, funded through RMRA, RSTP, and Gas Tax funds.
SEBC Comments: As noted in our previous comments, RMRA funding for the 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project on Idaho Maryland Road, particularly because the staff report identifies sidewalk improvements, curb ramps, bicycling facilities, Complete Streets elements, and implementation of the City's Active Transportation Plan.
We thank staff for discussing the details with us. Please note that this section of Idaho-Maryland Road is key bike commuter and pedestrian route. SEBC strongly recommends that the City use bicycle facility best practices to the maximum extent possible in the bike lane design, to include separated/protected bike lanes, green markings, and routing through intersections.
2. City Council Regular Agenda Item 13 Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout (South Auburn, Neal, Hansen, Tinloy, Highway 49 onramp.
SEBC comments: We support the active transportation elements of this project. As you know, this is a major active-transportation and safety project at a complicated downtown gateway. The right-in/right-out design may simplify conflict points and shorten pedestrian crossings, but it also changes local circulation and may shift some trips to Tinloy and Bank and may create new conflict points between bicyclists and vehicles. The design details matter for low-stress bike access, sidewalk continuity, ADA access, school/Park & Ride connections, crossings, lighting, and wayfinding. We request Council/staff to protect bicycle and pedestrian comfort in final design.
We request to look at the design, mapping, typical cross sections, crossing design, bike routing
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through/around the roundabout, ADA curb-ramp details, construction detours, and monitoring of any traffic diversion to nearby streets.
About SEBC
Sierra Express Bicycle Club of Nevada County has about 150 members. It also communicates with an additional 100+ bicycle advocates and those interested in safer cycling. We host local recreational road and gravel rides, conduct outreach, and advocate for safer bicycling. The Club recently conducted a survey of bicycling conditions in Western Nevada County.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Katherine Thompson
President, SEBC
(916) 835-1541
[email protected]
Reed Hamilton
Transportation Chair, SEBC
(530) 210-4216
[email protected]
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Yeah, hi, my name is Lerick. I'm calling in I guess an outrage about the whole paid parking thing in town I Don't know what City Council is trying to do. I know that I talked to quite a few people Mainly employees, but even some business owners The thing is this you know, yeah, I just talked to it that she transferred me to you that Said well City Council passed it because of merchants that wanted it passed. Well only a small number of them showed up at the meetings anyways. I know about that and when a minority passes a major thing like that it's a major problem because it's not
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17 the majority and you know I deal with things with the county and it's kind of Same kind of things happen, you know, a lot of people don't show up and then so a tiny handful of people pass something that isn't really valid. But you know, I go to my doctor's right there on South Auburn and to park, to pay for parking, go through the kiosk and all this nonsense is exactly that, nonsense. So far, since it's been in place, I've driven by and observed, and the parking lots are half full, which if that, at best, actually less, and if there's that less people parking in them, that means that much less business in town. I don't know what the thought was. You put a bunch of money into the whole process of putting this kiosk and paying this outfit that put this all together and then have to pay for enforcement. I don't know where the **** the outcome is going to come out in the benefit of anything. Parking is a problem as it is, so people are going to avoid parking in those lots, primarily for the hassle of it you know like in in cities where you have paid parking usually it's either a parking attendant or you know place where you drive up to and put in your card and drive in you don't have to go push in something at a kiosk and enter a license plate number and all this stuff that and people are waiting it even in the article in the paper talked about that people have to sit there and wait for the next person and the next person to go through the kiosk and not like myself I don't have I don't even have I got talking on my flip phone you know it's just again it's an attempt to what for money when it cost a bunch of money to implement this thing let alone enforcement and then the to enforce the tickets and what people are going to do let alone people tourists are going to come here and they're going to go what the you know WTF it's it's just a bunch of **** it's not realistic shouldn't have happened to begin with it should have been put up to not just at the City Council with a handful of but it should have been put up for a vote with the people. You're going to have the majority say that it's a bad idea, all the way around. Like I said, I've been around since the 70s. No people, merchants that have come and gone and done a lot of business and it's just employees especially. I've already talked to numerous ones. They're outraged by it.
You know, they have to sit there and park somewhere far away and walk to work.
Again, it's a joke. More like seeing my doctor. It's a joke. I mean, you know, one thing, maybe even the possibility of getting a pass so you just can park there. And I don't know what, I know my doctor is, she's already complained She came into your office the morning up that I had an appointment, whatever, whenever that was. But it's just not realistic. And then she has a lot of patients that already have complained to her about it, you know. And it's not realistic to do this to people. It's just a money grab that shouldn't be. It's a joke. All right, bye.
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From: Corey Hayden
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 12:48 PM
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Mayor Hodge and Council Members,
I am a resident of Grass Valley wriƟng to ask the Council to terminate Grass Valley PD's contract with Flock Safety.
Public records obtained through the California Public Records Act show our Flock cameras have been searched over 7.5 million Ɵmes by outside agencies, with more than five million of those searches coming from agencies outside California, which directly violates California Civil Code § 1798.90.55(b). The records also show 1,175 searches by federal immigraƟon enforcement (HSI, CBP, and Border Patrol), every one of them aŌer the California AƩorney General explicitly prohibited that sharing in October 2023.
More than 80 communiƟes have already ended their Flock contracts, including Santa Cruz, the first city in California to do so by a 6-1 council vote. Mountain View, South Pasadena, Cambridge, Denver, AusƟn, and Eugene have followed.
I am asking the Council to make Grass Valley next. The full data is at deflocknc.org.
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Born in Grass Valley California
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Mayor Hodge and Council Members,
I am a resident of Grass Valley wriƟng to ask the Council to terminate Grass Valley PD's contract with Flock Safety.
Public records obtained through the California Public Records Act show our Flock cameras have been searched over 7.5 million Ɵmes by outside agencies, with more than five million of those searches coming from agencies outside California, which directly violates California Civil Code § 1798.90.55(b). The records also show 1,175 searches by federal immigraƟon enforcement (HSI, CBP, and Border Patrol), every one of them aŌer the California AƩorney General explicitly prohibited that sharing in October 2023.
More than 80 communiƟes have already ended their Flock contracts, including Santa Cruz, the first city in California to do so by a 6-1 council vote. Mountain View, South Pasadena, Cambridge, Denver, AusƟn, and Eugene have followed.
I am asking the Council to make Grass Valley next. The full data is at deflocknc.org.
Thank you,
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[Your address]
Item # 2.
Item # 2.
Item # 2.
Item # 2.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Appointment of Independent Auditor for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum to the agreement with Smith & Newell, CPAs for independent audit services for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an amount not to exceed $51,530; and 2) approve the use of a sole-source procurement pursuant to Section 3.08.140(B) of the Grass Valley Municipal Code for the one-year extension of independent audit services with Smith & Newell, CPAs.
Prepared by: Jennifer Styczynski, Finance Director
Council Meeting Date: 07/28/2026 Date Prepared: 07/22/2026 Agenda: Consent
Background: Smith & Newell, CPAs has served as the City's independent auditor since Fiscal Year 2019-20 and has provided independent audit services through Fiscal Year 2024-25. Staff is requesting approval of a one-year addendum for the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 audit in an amount not to exceed $51,530.
The one-year extension will ensure continuity in the City's annual financial audit while allowing sufficient time to conduct a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process in early 2027 for future audit services. Completing the FY 2025-26 audit under the current auditor will provide a smoother transition to a new audit firm, allowing the selected firm to begin with the Fiscal Year 2026-27 audit.
Because this request is for a one-year extension to maintain audit continuity while the City completes a competitive procurement process, staff recommends approval of a sole-source procurement pursuant to Section 3.08.140(B) of the Grass Valley Municipal Code. The sole-source procurement is limited to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 audit and will provide adequate time for the City to complete the RFP process and select a firm for future audit services.
The proposed addendum is attached for Council’s review.
Council Goals/Objectives: The annual independent audit supports the City's Strategic Plan goal of maintaining a High-Performance Government and Quality Service by promoting sound financial management, transparency, and accountability.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 independent audit will not exceed $51,530. Funding is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and is allocated
Item # 3.
within the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Successor Agency Fund. No additional appropriation is required.
Funds Available: Yes.
Account #: 100-601-51113 – General Fund – Auditing Services 500-701-51113 – Water Fund – Auditing Services
510-801-51113 – Sewer Fund – Auditing Services
780-901-51113 – Successor Agency – Auditing Services
Reviewed by: Interim City Manager
Attachment: Addendum to Agreement for Auding Services
Item # 3.
Item # 3.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Planning Commission Recommendation: That Council 1) authorize the award of a contract for the Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project to the lowest responsive bidder up to $1,730,000, 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, subject to the available budget.
Prepared by: Bjorn P. Jones, PE, City Engineer
Council Meeting Date: 07/28/2026 Date Prepared: 07/22/2026 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project involves the excavation and disposal of approximately 15,000 tons of contaminated fill soil at a City owned property on the south side of Joyce Dr, Assessor’s Parcel Number 029-280-016.
Also included is clean fill import, grading for future development and chain link fencing.
Bids are scheduled to be opened on July 30, 2026. The total project construction cost is estimated at $1,600,000 with $1,730,284.00 identified and available for construction in the Economic Community Revitalization Grant funding the project.
In order to expedite the award of a construction contract and stay on track with the schedule approved in the grant award, which calls for project work to be performed by the end of the year, Staff is seeking Council’s authorization to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, subject to the bid protest period. If bids exceed the available grant amounts or otherwise are non-responsive or abnormal, Staff would return to Council for further direction.
Council Goals/Objectives: The Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan Goal – Economic Development and Vitality
Fiscal Impact: The Joyce Dr Soil Remediation Project is fully funded in the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvements Project budget by an Economic Community Revitalization Grant in the amount of $1,987,000.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: 300-406-61470
Reviewed by: Interim City Manager Attachments: N/A
Item # 4.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project – Authorization to Award Contract CEQA: Categorically Exempt – Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Recommendation: That Council 1) award a contract for the 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation 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: 07/28/2026 Date Prepared: 07/22/2026 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: The 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project involves pavement resurfacing of Idaho Maryland Road between Railroad Avenue and Centerville Road. Project work includes hot mix asphalt removal and replacement, pavement markings/striping improvements, sidewalk installation, and drainage improvements.
Bids will be opened on the afternoon of the Council meeting date, July 28, 2026. A bid summary will be compiled and provided to Council at the meeting. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $1,000,000.
Staff recommends that Council authorize the award and execution of a contract for the 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project to the lowest responsive bidder and authorize the City Engineer to approve construction change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount.
Council Goals/Objectives: The 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan Goal – City Infrastructure Investment
Fiscal Impact: The 2026 Annual Street Rehabilitation Project was fully funded to a budgeted construction amount of $1.3 million in the FY 26/27 CIP Budget with a combination of RMRA, RSTP and Gas Tax funds.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: 300-406-61330
Reviewed by: Interim City Manager Attachments: Bid Summary
Item # 5.
City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Professional Services Agreement – Authorization to Approve Change Order CEQA: N/A – CEQA review will be completed as part of the project work Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Engineer to approve a contract change order up to $125,000 with GHD for added design and environmental work associated with the City’s decision to revert to a signalized design alternative on the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project
Prepared by: Bjorn P. Jones, PE, City Engineer
Council Meeting Date: 07/28/2026 Date Prepared: 07/22/2026 Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On July 14, 2026, Council directed Staff to proceed with a signalized design alternative for the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project. As discussed at the meeting, reverting to this design does entail some design and environmental rework of a number of technical memos and drawings already prepared and accepted by Caltrans.
GHD, the City’s consultant providing the engineering, project management and environmental services for the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout Project, is discussing the scope of the needed changes with Caltrans and will present a request for contract cost adjustments to the City early next week.
In an effort to expedite approval of a change order and keep GHD working expeditiously on the design work and in order to stay on track with the tight grant delivery schedule, Staff requests that Council authorize the City Engineer to approve a change order up to $125,000 for the added work.
Council Goals/Objectives: A contract for Engineering Services executes portions of work tasks towards achieving/maintaining Strategic Plan Goal – High Performance Government and Quality Service
Fiscal Impact: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant funds in the amount of $300,000 were recently added to the project to cover Project Approval and Environmental Document phase costs. A positive balance was originally anticipated after completion of this phase of work; instead the fund balance will be likely be largely expended with this and other added work. However, sufficient grant funds remain to fund the estimated change order cost.
Funds Available: Yes Account #: 300-406-63455
Reviewed by: City Manager Attachments: N/A
Item # 6.