CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2022
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CLOSED SESSION - Cancelled
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:
Action: Motion by Fleming, seconded by Fernández to adopt the agenda as presented. (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: A Proclamation Honoring the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Lika's Quarter Cafe 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 March 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
1 Recommended Action: Receive and file
4. Building Activity Report-February 2022
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. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City to Extend for 60 Days Resolution No. 2022-13 Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the December 27, 2021 Snow Storm Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
7. Sierra Academy Graduation, Parade and Street Closure Request 2022 Recommended Action: Review and authorize Sierra Academy graduation, parade, and street closure request per application
8. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-24: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City for the Approval of the Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee Program Inflation Adjustment Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution
9. Approve Purchase of Tarps for the City Swimming Pool in an Amount of $14,540.41.
Recommended Action: Approve purchase of tarps for the City swimming pool from the lowest total cost vendor Lincoln Aquatics
10. Notice of Public Hearing with California Regional Water Quality Control Board for Waste Discharge Permit Renewal for the City of Nevada City's Wastewater Treatment Plant Recommended Action: Receive and file the notice
11. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-22: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Affirming the City Manager's Finding of Exception to the City's Personnel Code Policy 2120 "Hiring of Relatives"
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution affirming the City Manager's findings
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California, Adding Chapter 8.11 to the Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Woodstoves and Fireplaces
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt ordinance Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fernández to approve Consent Items 1-12. (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision to Deny a Map Amendment Request to Relocate and Add a Driveway to Serve an Existing Residence at 230 American Hill Road Recommended Action: By motion do one of the following:
Adopt Resolution 2022-XX to Uphold the Planning Commission Decision: Motion to deny the appeal and a map amendment request to relocate and add a driveway to serve an existing residence at 230 American Hill Road because the approval of this driveway location would require substantial demolition and alteration of the distinctive site feature of a rock wall along the front of the property. That demolition and reconstruction would be inconsistent with the requirements of the City code found in Title 15, section 15.12.010 which states "The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed." As the applicant already has approved access to the site and voluntarily purchased the property with full knowledge of the approved access, staff recommends denial of this appeal and uphold the decision of the planning commission.
Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Petersen to Uphold the Planning Commission Decision. (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
14. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-05: An Uncodified Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California Adopting a Military Equipment Policy of the City of Nevada City, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment and Declaring it an Urgency Measure to Take Effect Immediately upon Adoption.
Recommended Action: Waive reading of Ordinance 2022-05, read by title only, and adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Nevada City adopting a military equipment policy and declaring the Ordinance to be an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon adoption.
Action: Motion by Minett, seconded by Fleming to adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Nevada City adopting a military equipment policy and declaring the Ordinance to be an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon adoption.
(Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
BUSINESS
15. Receive a Presentation from the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce on Special Events Through 2022 and Consider Approval of Applications.
Recommended Action: Hear presentation and approve special event applications with conditions as provided.
Action: Motion by Fernández, seconded by Petersen to approve special event applications with conditions as provided.
(Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández
16. 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
3 17. Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 2022-25: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Declaring a continued Stage 3 (Water Shortage Warning) Drought and Implementing Actions set forth in the March 2015 Drought Action Plan: A Water Shortage Contingency Strategy for the City of Nevada City.
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution declaring a continued Stage 3 Drought Action: Motion by Petersen, seconded by Fleming to adopt Resolution 2022-25 Declaring a continued Stage 3 (Water Shortage Warning) Drought and Implementing Actions set forth in the March 2015 Drought Action Plan: A Water Shortage Contingency Strategy for the City of Nevada City. (Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Minett, Strawser, Petersen, Fleming, Fernández CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 8:59 PM
AYES: STRAWSER, FLEMING, MINETT, FERNÂNDEZ, PETERSEN
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Suare Strande
Duane Strawser, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neel Jocke
Niel Locke, City Clerk