CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 09, 2022
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:32 PM Call to Order
Nothing to report
REGULAR MEETING - 6:31 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Strawser, Vice Mayor Fleming, Council Members Minett and Petersen, Fernández
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of Proclamation to the Nevada Theatre for its Continued Work in its Interior Renovation and Support of Local Artisans
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
PUBLIC COMMENT (Per Government Code Section 54954.3)
Please refer to the meeting video on the City's website at www.nevadacityca.gov.
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Action Minutes February 23, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
2. Accounts Payable-February 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
3. Police Activity Report-February 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
4. Building Activity Report-February 2022
1 Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-44: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote "Telephonic" Meetings During the State of Emergency Recommended Action: Reconfirm resolution
6. Notification Requirements of Assembly Bill 481 Requiring Military Equipment Use Policy and Submittal of Draft Policy
Recommended Action: Receive and file
Action: Motion by Fleming, seconded by Minett to approve Consent Items 1-6. (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 2022-02: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California, Amending Chapters 8, 10 and 38 of Title 8 of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code Relating to Fire Control, Vegetation Management, Debris Removal and Abatement, Open Burning and Fireworks
Recommended Action: Hold public hearing, waive reading of the ordinance, ready by title only, introduce by title only and schedule for second reading and adoption for March 23, 2022
8. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolutions Approving the 2021/2022-2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and Adopting a Master Compensation Schedule
Recommended Action: Adopt the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 2022-16: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Approving the 2021/2022-2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Petersen to Approve Resolution 2022-16 of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Approving the 2021/2022-2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández Resolution No. 2022- 17: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Approving Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fernández to Approve Resolution2022-17 of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Approving Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández Resolution No. 2022-18: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Adopting a Master Compensation Schedule
Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Petersen to Approve Resolution 2022-18 of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Adopting a Master Compensation Schedule (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
BUSINESS
2 9. Consideration of Amended Council Policies and Standards Recommended Action: Review and adopt by motion to be effective on adoption Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fernández to Adopt Amended Council Policies and Standards (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
10. Update on Nevada County Courthouse Discussions to Maintain the Courthouse at its Current Location for Historic Preservation and Economic Stability Recommended Action: Hear verbal report with possible direction to staff and Mayor Strawser representing the City on the Judicial Council committee reviewing options for siting of a new county courthouse
10a Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-20: A Resolution of the City Council of the City OF Nevada City, California Authorizing the Examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fernández to Adopt Resolution 2022-20 of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California Authorizing the Examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
11. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-19: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California, Celebrating the Success of the 2022 Nevada City Mardi Gras Parade and Fair and Affirming Support for and Commitment to a Just, Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Nevada City
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fleming to Adopt Resolution 2022-19 Celebrating the Success of the 2022 Nevada City Mardi Gras Parade and Fair and Affirming Support for and Commitment to a Just, Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Nevada City Of Nevada City, California Authorizing the Examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records
(Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández CITY MANAGER, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Verbal Reports Given ADJOURNMENT: 8:07 PM
AYES: STRAWSER, FLEMING, FERNÁNDEZ, MINETT, PETERSEN
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Duane Straves
Duane Strawser, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mel locke
Niel Locke, City Clerk
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