Regular Meeting of
Nevada City Council
City Hall – Beryl P. Robinson, Jr. Conference Room
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
WEDNESDAY October 12, 2022 6:30 P.M.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Nevada City is dedicated to preserving and enhancing its small town character and historical architecture while providing quality public services for our current and future residents, businesses and visitors.
Doug Fleming, Mayor
Daniela Fernández, Vice Mayor Gary Petersen, Council Member Adam Kline, Council Member Lou Ceci, Council Member
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised that the Council Chambers are currently open to the public. This meeting is accessible to the public in person, via Zoom video conference, via YouTube, or on the local government cable channel 17. Individual City Council members may participate remotely in accordance with applicable open meeting law requirements. In-person meetings will be conducted in accordance with local and State Department of Public Health orders and guidance and requirements of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA).
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
1. Attending this meeting in person at the City of Nevada City Council Chambers located at 317 Broad Street Nevada City, California.
2. Attending this meeting via Zoom video conference by linking to the following site:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89009138474 or,
by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474
3. Observing this meeting live from the City of Nevada City YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSQwrXtey12YIl3IbyGMYQ
4. Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 17 Public comments may be made:
1. In person: Live at the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration. Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes.
2. Via Zoom: If you choose to join the City Council Meeting via Zoom video conference you will be able to utilize the “Raise Hand”. If joining by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474, dial *9 to “Raise Hand”. The Mayor will call on those who wish to speak at the appropriate time, not to exceed three minutes.
3. In writing: Email your comments to [email protected] Comments will be accepted until 7pm on the Monday prior to the meeting date. Comments will not be read during the City Council meeting (due to virtual participation option above), but will be forwarded to all Council Members prior to the City Council Meeting, so they have time to read them before to the meeting time. When sending an email it is extremely helpful to include the following:
• Full Name
• Address (specific or general, ie: resident in unincorporated Nevada City) • The item number that you are commenting on
Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, California during normal business hours. Government Code § 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at 530-265-0187 Extension 133. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
CALL TO ORDER
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION: This City Council Meeting Convenes On the Ancestral Territories of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL _____ Mayor Fleming
_____ Vice-Mayor Fernández
_____ Councilmember Petersen
_____ Councilmember Kline
_____ Councilmember Ceci
MEETING PROCEDURES: All items on agenda will be open for public comments before final action is taken. Citizens wishing to introduce written material into the record at the public meeting on any item are requested to provide a copy of the written material to the Deputy City Clerk prior to the meeting date so that the material may be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting.
Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minutes time limit (or lesser time if the Mayor determines it necessary due to the number of persons who may wish to speak on an item). The Mayor similarly has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item as may be necessary.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications) ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION (if needed)
PRESENTATIONS
City Partner Introduction: Bear Yuba Land Trust
PUBLIC COMMENT: Government Code Section 54954.3 provides that any member of the public may address the City Council on any matter NOT ON THE AGENDA that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the city. The Brown Act, with limited exceptions, does not allow the Council or staff to discuss issues brought forth under Public Comment. The Council cannot take action on non-agenda items. Concerns may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda. Please note that comments from the public will also be taken on each agenda item. At the time it is heard. Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minutes time limit (or lesser time if the Mayor determines it necessary due to the number of persons who may wish to speak on an item). The Mayor similarly has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item as may be necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council or staff has requested a change under Adoption of the Agenda, in which case the item will be removed for separate consideration. Any item so removed will be taken up following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
1. Action Minutes September 14, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
2. Action Minutes September 21, 2022 Special Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
3. Action Minutes September 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
4. Accounts Payable – September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Police Activity Report September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Building Activity Report September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. 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
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD (if needed): Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be discussed individually with action taken by separate motion.
BUSINESS
8. Receive a Presentation on the Future of Policing in Nevada City and Provide Related Direction
Recommended Action: Hear the presentation and provide direction.
9. Consideration of Resolution 2022-62 Making a Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for an Approval of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application issuance for Haven Underground, 226 Broad Street, Nevada City, and Authorize the Police Chief to Complete, Authorize, and Submit all Related Documents Including License Conditions on Behalf of the City
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution
10. Receive a Presentation on the Draft Strategic Plan and Provide Related Direction Recommended Action: Hear the presentation, discuss, and provide direction
CITY MANAGER, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn at 9:30 P.M. unless a decision is made by motion of a Councilmember to extend the time.
Certification of Posting of Agenda
I, Amy Wolfson, City Planner for the City of Nevada City, declares that the foregoing agenda for the October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Nevada City City Council was posted October 7, 2022 at the entrance of City Hall. The agenda, along with staff reports, is also posted on the City’s website.
Signed October 7, 2022 at Nevada City, California
____________________________________________________________ Amy Wolfson, City Planner
Regular Meeting of
Nevada City Council
City Hall – Beryl P. Robinson, Jr. Conference Room
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
WEDNESDAY October 12, 2022 6:30 P.M.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Nevada City is dedicated to preserving and enhancing its small town character and historical architecture while providing quality public services for our current and future residents, businesses and visitors.
Doug Fleming, Mayor
Daniela Fernández, Vice Mayor Gary Petersen, Council Member Adam Kline, Council Member Lou Ceci, Council Member
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised that the Council Chambers are currently open to the public. This meeting is accessible to the public in person, via Zoom video conference, via YouTube, or on the local government cable channel 17. Individual City Council members may participate remotely in accordance with applicable open meeting law requirements. In-person meetings will be conducted in accordance with local and State Department of Public Health orders and guidance and requirements of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA).
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
1. Attending this meeting in person at the City of Nevada City Council Chambers located at 317 Broad Street Nevada City, California.
2. Attending this meeting via Zoom video conference by linking to the following site:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89009138474 or,
by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474
3. Observing this meeting live from the City of Nevada City YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSQwrXtey12YIl3IbyGMYQ
4. Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 17 Public comments may be made:
1. In person: Live at the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration. Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes.
2. Via Zoom: If you choose to join the City Council Meeting via Zoom video conference you will be able to utilize the “Raise Hand”. If joining by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474, dial *9 to “Raise Hand”. The Mayor will call on those who wish to speak at the appropriate time, not to exceed three minutes.
3. In writing: Email your comments to [email protected] Comments will be accepted until 7pm on the Monday prior to the meeting date. Comments will not be read during the City Council meeting (due to virtual participation option above), but will be forwarded to all Council Members prior to the City Council Meeting, so they have time to read them before to the meeting time. When sending an email it is extremely helpful to include the following:
• Full Name
• Address (specific or general, ie: resident in unincorporated Nevada City) • The item number that you are commenting on
Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, California during normal business hours. Government Code § 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at 530-265-0187 Extension 133. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
CALL TO ORDER
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION: This City Council Meeting Convenes On the Ancestral Territories of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL _____ Mayor Fleming
_____ Vice-Mayor Fernández
_____ Councilmember Petersen
_____ Councilmember Kline
_____ Councilmember Ceci
MEETING PROCEDURES: All items on agenda will be open for public comments before final action is taken. Citizens wishing to introduce written material into the record at the public meeting on any item are requested to provide a copy of the written material to the Deputy City Clerk prior to the meeting date so that the material may be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting.
Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minutes time limit (or lesser time if the Mayor determines it necessary due to the number of persons who may wish to speak on an item). The Mayor similarly has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item as may be necessary.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications) ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION (if needed)
PRESENTATIONS
City Partner Introduction: Bear Yuba Land Trust
PUBLIC COMMENT: Government Code Section 54954.3 provides that any member of the public may address the City Council on any matter NOT ON THE AGENDA that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the city. The Brown Act, with limited exceptions, does not allow the Council or staff to discuss issues brought forth under Public Comment. The Council cannot take action on non-agenda items. Concerns may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda. Please note that comments from the public will also be taken on each agenda item. At the time it is heard. Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minutes time limit (or lesser time if the Mayor determines it necessary due to the number of persons who may wish to speak on an item). The Mayor similarly has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item as may be necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council or staff has requested a change under Adoption of the Agenda, in which case the item will be removed for separate consideration. Any item so removed will be taken up following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
1. Action Minutes September 14, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
2. Action Minutes September 21, 2022 Special Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
3. Action Minutes September 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
4. Accounts Payable – September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Police Activity Report September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Building Activity Report September 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. 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
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD (if needed): Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be discussed individually with action taken by separate motion.
BUSINESS
8. Receive a Presentation on the Future of Policing in Nevada City and Provide Related Direction
Recommended Action: Hear the presentation and provide direction.
9. Consideration of Resolution 2022-62 Making a Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for an Approval of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application issuance for Haven Underground, 226 Broad Street, Nevada City, and Authorize the Police Chief to Complete, Authorize, and Submit all Related Documents Including License Conditions on Behalf of the City
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution
10. Receive a Presentation on the Draft Strategic Plan and Provide Related Direction Recommended Action: Hear the presentation, discuss, and provide direction
CITY MANAGER, COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn at 9:30 P.M. unless a decision is made by motion of a Councilmember to extend the time.
Certification of Posting of Agenda
I, Amy Wolfson, City Planner for the City of Nevada City, declares that the foregoing agenda for the October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Nevada City City Council was posted October 7, 2022 at the entrance of City Hall. The agenda, along with staff reports, is also posted on the City’s website.
Signed October 7, 2022 at Nevada City, California
____________________________________________________________ Amy Wolfson, City Planner
1 CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPT 14, 2022
NOTE: This meeting is available to view on the City’s website www.nevadacityca.gov – Go to Quick Links and Click on Agendas & Minutes and find the Archived Videos in the middle of the screen. Select the meeting date and Click on Video to watch the meeting. For website assistance, please contact Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk at (530) 265-2496, ext 133. - City Council Meetings are available on DVD. To order, contact City Hall - cost is $15.00 per DVD. - Closed Session Meetings are not recorded.
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Fleming, Vice Mayor Fernàndez, Council Members Petersen, Kline and Ceci
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Fernàndez to adopt the agenda as presented. (Approved 5-0)
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 August 24, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve
2. Accounts Payable – August 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
3. Police Activity Report August 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
4. Building Activity Report August 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
2 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 Exercising the First of Two Optional One Fiscal Year Extensions Available in the Agreement for Audit Services with R.J. Ricciardi, Inc. Authorizing Their Performance of the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 Audit and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Required Documents
Recommended Action: Exercise the agreement option, authorize R.J. Ricciardi, Inc. to perform the year ending June 30, 2022 audit, and authorize the executive of required documents
7. Consideration of the Surplus of One Nevada City Owned Fire Engine and Two Fire Staff Vehicles and the Authorization for the City Manage to Delegate Authority to the Fire Chief to Participate in the Needed Agreements with Ritchie Brothers Auctions for the Auction of the Three Vehicles
Recommended Action: Surplus the vehicles and authorize the City Manager to delegate authority for the auction of the vehicles
8. Consideration of the Fire Safety Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Appointment of the Five Community Committee Members for a Two-Year Term Ending September 15, 2024 Recommended Action: Make the recommended appointments
9. Consideration of the Special Event Street Closure Request for the 2022 300 SL Foundation Classic Car Luncheon
Recommended Action: Review, approve, and authorize the special event street closure requests per the submitted application
Action: Motion by Petersen, seconded by Fernàndez to approve Consent Items 1-2 and 4-9.
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci Item #3 Pulled by Fernàndez
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Fernàndez to approve Consent Items 3 Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Conduct a Public Hearing in Consideration of Ordinance No. 2022-10: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California, Adding Chapter 12.05 to the Nevada City Municipal Code, Establishing an Encroachment Permit Process for Allowing Outdoor Dining Operations within the City Rights-Of-Way, Including Sidewalk and Parklet Dining; and Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-59: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Citywide Master Fee Schedule to Include Leasing and Permitting Fees Associated with Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permits Recommended Action: Hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for September 28, 2022; adopt the fee resolution Action: Motion by Fernàndez, seconded by Petersen to waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for September 28, 2022; adopt the fee resolution
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci 3 11. Conduct a Public Hearing in Consideration of Ordinance No. 2022-11: An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.12 (“Garbage Disposal”) and Readopting Chapter 8.12 (“Solid Waste; Integrated Waste Management”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code Relating to Integrated Waste Management
Recommended Action: Hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for September 28, 2022 Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Petersen to waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for September 28, 2022 Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci
BUSINESS
12. Consideration of the Purchase of Two New Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles from Enterprise in the Amount of $106,000; the Purchase of Standard Equipment to Outfit the Vehicles from Various Vendors in an Estimated Amount of $17,060; the Upfitting of the Vehicles by Geared-Up to Meet Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Safety Standards in the Amount of $32,100; and Authorize the City Manager to Issue Purchase Orders for all of the Items and Exercise a Contingency Amount Not-To-Exceed $17,000 to Place The Vehicles in Service
Recommended Action: Approve the purchases and authorize the purchase orders and contingency Action: Motion by Kline, seconded by Petersen to Approve the purchases and authorize the purchase orders and contingency
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 9:07 PM
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Doug Fleming, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Niel Locke, City Clerk
1 CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPT 21, 2022
NOTE: This meeting is available to view on the City’s website www.nevadacityca.gov – Go to Quick Links and Click on Agendas & Minutes and find the Archived Videos in the middle of the screen. Select the meeting date and Click on Video to watch the meeting. For website assistance, please contact Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk at (530) 265-2496, ext 133. - City Council Meetings are available on DVD. To order, contact City Hall - cost is $15.00 per DVD. - Closed Session Meetings are not recorded.
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Fleming, Vice Mayor Fernàndez, Council Members Petersen, Kline and Ceci
PUBLIC COMMENT (Per Government Code Section 54954.3)
Please refer to the meeting video on the City’s website at www.nevadacityca.gov.
BUSINESS
1. Conduct a Workshop and Provide Discussion for the Development of the City’s Strategic Plan Recommended Action: Conduct the workshop, discuss, and provide direction Action: Workshop conducted, discussion by the council, no action taken.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 PM
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Doug Fleming, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Niel Locke, City Clerk
1 CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
NOTE: This meeting is available to view on the City’s website www.nevadacityca.gov – Go to Quick Links and Click on Agendas & Minutes and find the Archived Videos in the middle of the screen. Select the meeting date and Click on Video to watch the meeting. For website assistance, please contact Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk at (530) 265-2496, ext 133. - City Council Meetings are available on DVD. To order, contact City Hall - cost is $15.00 per DVD. - Closed Session Meetings are not recorded.
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Fleming, Vice Mayor Fernàndez, Council Members Petersen, Kline and Ceci
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Action: Motion by Fernàndez, seconded by Petersen to adopt the agenda as presented. (Approved 5-0)
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. Fire Activity Report – August 2022
Recommended Action: Receive and file
2. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-10: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California, Adding Chapter 12.05 to the Nevada City Municipal Code, Establishing an Encroachment Permit Process for Allowing Outdoor Dining Operations within the City Rights-Of-Way, Including Sidewalk and Parklet Dining Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt ordinance
3. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-11: An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.12 (“Garbage Disposal”) and Readopting Chapter 8.12 (“Solid Waste; Integrated Waste Management”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code Relating to Integrated Waste Management
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt ordinance 2 4. 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
5. Consideration of the Special Event Request for the Display of Cultural District Flags During a Regional Tour
Recommended Action: Review, approve, and authorize the special event request
6. Consideration of Award of Contract with PSCE in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $65,000 for Water Main Abandonment at Miners Foundry; Authorize a Project Contingency of 10%, Not-ToExceed $6,500; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute any Contracts or Related Documents Recommended Action: Award the contract, authorize the contingency, and authorize the City Manager to execute related documents
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Kline to approve Items 1-6.
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci
BUSINESS
7. Hear, Receive, and File the Impact Report on the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative Also Known as Measure W on the November 8, 2022, Ballot for Nevada City Recommended Action: Hear a presentation, receive and file the report. No further action required or permitted.
Action: Motion by Kline, seconded by Fernàndezto receive and file the Impact report on the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative Also Known as Measure W on the November 8, 2022, Ballot for Nevada City
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci
8. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution 2022-60 Approving the Map and Conditions of Approval for Recordation of the Tentatively Approved Map at 400 Providence Mine Road; and Adoption of Resolution 2022-61 Making a Land Use Consistency Finding for Proposed Activity on the Resulting Parcels
Recommended Action: After reviewing and considering the approved Map and Conditions of Approval, adopt Resolution 2022-60 and authorize the Mayor to sign the map to be recorded at the Nevada County Recorder’s Office; and After reviewing and considering the applicant’s proposed land use activity including a classic car show room and storage facility with ancillary activities and events, adopt Resolution 2022-61 and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Action: Motion by Petersen, seconded by Ceci to Adopt Resolution 2022-60 Approving the Map and Conditions of Approval for Recordation of the Tentatively Approved Map at 400 Providence Mine Road Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci Action: Motion by Fernàndez, seconded by Ceci to adopt Resolution 2022-61 and authorize the Mayor to sign
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci
9. Consideration of Award of a Professional Services Contract with Chargie LLC for the Installation, Maintenance and Data Collection for Six Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers in the Commercial Street 3 Parking Lot in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $48,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Related Documents
Recommended Action: Award the Professional Services Contract and authorize the City Manager to execute documents.
Action: Motion by Kline, seconded by Fernàndez to Award the Professional Services Contract and authorize the City Manager to execute documents
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci
10. Consideration of the First Amendment to Employment Agreement for City Manager Between the City of Nevada City and Sean Grayson
Recommended Action: Approve the first amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager.
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Petersen to approve the first amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager.
Approved 5-0, - Roll call votes ayes; Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline and Ceci CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 8:34 PM
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Doug Fleming, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Niel Locke, City Clerk
Period Vendor # (Name) Invoice NuInvoice Date Due Date Disc. TermGross AmoDescription ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 22‐Sep ALH02 (ALHAMBRA & SIERRA SPRINGS) 91522 9/15/2022 / / 131.81 DRINKING WATER DPW 22‐Sep ALL01 (ALL SEASONS POOLS & SPAS) 32012 9/23/2022 / / 249.47 CHEMICALS FOR POOL 22‐Sep ALL15 (ALL PHASE HEATING & AIR) 35753343 8/23/2022 / / 491.48 OPS ROOM A/C REPAIR 22‐Sep AMA00 (SYNCB/AMAZON) 333794C 8/15/2022 / / 32.50‐ RETURN LED LANTERNS 343494 7/30/2022 / / 57.95 OFFICE SUPPLIES
363366 7/27/2022 / / 20.58 FILE FOLDERS
373739 7/20/2022 / / 60.57 FILE FOLDERS
396596 7/22/2022 / / 3.92 SCISSORS
399764 7/9/2022 / / 18.82 POOL BINDERS
433987 7/17/2022 / / 164.7 COUNCIL CHAMBER SUPPLIES 459897 8/6/2022 / / 29.87 OFFICE SUPPLIES
467459 7/26/2022 / / 22.31 DESK ORGANIZER
557376 8/7/2022 / / 37.82 OFFICE SUPPLIES
567683 7/9/2022 / / 54.16 MORALE IMPROVEMENT
678755 7/18/2022 / / 10.83 OFFICE SUPPLIES
755687 8/4/2022 / / 38.7 BREAK ROOM SUPPLIES
845468 7/19/2022 / / 192.88 COVID TESTS
896738 7/17/2022 / / 10.82 COUCIL CHAMBERS SUPPLIES 947484 7/20/2022 / / 10.12 FACE MASK
967378 7/18/2022 / / 24.28 OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 725.83
22‐Sep AME19 (AMERICAN FIDELITY) 08/22/22 8/31/2022 / / 431.57 AUG 2022 LTD/STD BENEFITS Sep‐22 9/23/2022 / / 431.97 LTD/STD BENEFITS SEPT 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 863.54
22‐Sep AME24 (AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE) AUG 2022 8/1/2022 / / 405.82 LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS SEPT 2022 Sep‐22 9/21/2022 / / 394.02 LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS SEPT 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 799.84
22‐Sep AND05 (ANDERSON SIERRA PIPE CO) 2.21E+08 8/30/2022 / / 158.62 SODIUM BISULFITE INSTALLATION 22‐Sep AQU04 (AQUA‐METRIC SALES, CO.) 90661 9/16/2022 / / 2355.61 METER SOFTWARE 11/16/22‐11/15/23 22‐Sep ARA01 (ARAMARK) 52370 7/14/2022 / / 71.69 MAINT SUPPLIES 99907 9/8/2022 / / 71.69 MAINT SUPPLIES
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 143.38
22‐Sep AT&15 (AT&T CALNET 3) AUG2022 9/10/2022 / / 1066.34 PHONE SERVICE 8/10‐9/9/22 PDSEPT22 8/25/2022 / / 98 PD CIRCUIT SEPT 2022
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1164.34
22‐Sep AT&16 (AT&T ‐ INTERNET) Sep‐22 8/28/2022 / / 112.53 WWTP INTERNET 8/29‐9/28/22 22‐Sep AT&17 (AT&T ‐ POOL) Sep‐22 9/6/2022 / / 64.2 POOL INTERNET SEPT 2022 22‐Sep ATO01 (A TO Z SUPPLY) 403703 9/21/2022 10/21/2022 A 27 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 403758 9/22/2022 10/22/2022 A 1018.03 LIME
403882 9/26/2022 10/26/2022 A 40.19 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 403883 9/26/2022 10/26/2022 A 48.74 TOOLS
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1133.96
22‐Sep B&C01 (B & C TRUE VALUE HOME CTR) 507637 7/1/2022 7/31/2022 A 58.43 PARTS 514639 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 5.06 PIONEER PARK BRIDGE REPAIR 514955 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 26.94 SUPPLIES
515011 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 22.03 SMALL TOOLS
515233 9/2/2022 10/2/2022 A 53.01 SUPPLIES
515564 9/6/2022 10/6/2022 A 24.38 MAINT SUPPLIES
REPORT.: Oct 06 22 Thursday City of Nevada City PAGE: 001 RUN....: Oct 06 22 Time: 08:26 Month End Payable Activity Report ID #: PY‐AC Run By.: VICTORIA KNOLL Prior Period Report for 09‐22 CTL.: NEV 515687 9/7/2022 10/7/2022 A 150.24 MAINT SUPPLIES
516137 9/12/2022 10/12/2022 A 262.11 SUPPLIES FOR MAINT 516245 9/13/2022 10/13/2022 A 94.48 MAINT SUPPLIES
516258 9/13/2022 10/13/2022 A 135.41 MATERIALS FOR MAINT 516371 9/14/2022 10/14/2022 A 36.39 MATERIALS FOR MAINT 516390 9/14/2022 10/14/2022 A 14.15 SUPPLIES
517025 9/20/2022 10/20/2022 A 34.96 MAINT SUPPLIES
517166 9/21/2022 10/21/2022 A 23.69 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 517187 9/21/2022 10/21/2022 A 7.69 MAINT SUPPLIES
517333 9/22/2022 10/22/2022 A 39.6 MAINT SUPPLIES
517346 9/22/2022 10/22/2022 A 211.89 MAINT SUPPLIES
517383 9/22/2022 10/22/2022 A 56.42 MAINT SUPPLIES
517427 9/23/2022 10/23/2022 A 15.26 MAINT SUPPLIES
517490 9/23/2022 10/23/2022 A 101.56 MAINT SUPPLIES
517561 9/24/2022 10/24/2022 A 117.58 MAINT SUPPLIES
517838 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 22.45 MAINT SUPPLIES
517876 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 49.77 MAINT SUPPLIES
517890 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 51.04 MAINT SUPPLIES
K17675 9/26/2022 10/26/2022 A 551.13 MAINT SUPPLIES
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 2165.67
22‐Sep BAN01 (JOHN PEKAREK, BANNER COMMUNICATIONS) 11961 9/1/2022 10/1/2022 A 50 COMM CONTRACT SEPT 2022 22‐Sep BAR17 (BARSOTTI CONTRACTING) 82322 8/22/2022 / / 250 PIONEER PARK BRIDGE LABOR ASSISTANCE 22‐Sep BEA02 (BEAM SECURITY SYSTEMS) 233346 10/1/2022 / / 45 ALARM MONITORING PD 10/1/22‐12/31/22 22‐Sep BEN06 (ERIC BENNETT) 90722 9/7/2022 / / 3868.94 REIMB SIDEWALK COST SHARE (CITY PORTION) 22‐Sep BER13 (JOSEPH BERNARD) 91922 9/20/2022 / / 172 REFUND O/P CITATION NC01001573 NC010015418 22‐Sep BLA07 (BLAKE BUTTS) 82822 8/28/2022 / / 227.35 UNIFORM REIMB 22/23 90722 9/7/2022 / / 93.66 REIMB FUEL FOR TRAINING 92122 9/21/2022 / / 53 ARREST & CONTROL MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 10/5/22 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 374.01
22‐Sep BLU05 (BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA) OCT 2022 9/13/2022 / / 58169.82 HEALTH BENEFITS OCT 2022 22‐Sep BYR00 (TAYLOR BYROM) OCT 2022 9/26/2022 / / 318 CLEARS TRAINING 10/2‐10/7/22 MEAL REIMB 22‐Sep CAL77 (CALIFORNIA CONSOLIDATED DRUM BAND) PARADEu 9/30/2022 / / 200.00‐ Ck# 041036 Reversed 22‐Sep CEC00 (LOU CECI) 91622 9/16/2022 / / 105.08 LEAGUE OF CA CITIES CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT 22‐Sep CHR01 (GABRIELLE CHRISTAKES) Sep‐22 9/23/2022 / / 440.73 CITY CLERK TRAINING EXP & MEAL REIMB 9/11‐9/ 22‐Sep CIN01 (CINTAS) 337125 9/19/2022 / / 108.38 GLOVES WWTP 1903337125 PW15685 7/26/2022 / / 60.31 PW UNIFORMS 4126415685 PW45326 7/19/2022 / / 60.31 PW UNIFORMS 4125745326 PW88661 7/12/2022 / / 60.31 PW UNIFORMS 4125088661 WWTP271 9/13/2022 / / 52.58 UNIFORMS WWTP 4131227113 WWTP414 8/30/2022 / / 52.58 UNIFORMS WWTP 4129841427 WWTP471 8/23/2022 / / 52.58 UNIFORMS WWTP 4129147162 WWTP556 9/7/2022 / / 52.58 UNIFORMS WWTP 4130655693 WWTP775 9/27/2022 / / 52.58 UNIFORMS WWTP 4132577545 WWTP800 9/20/2022 / / 68.87 UNIFORMS WWTP 4131880063 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 621.08
22‐Sep CIV02 (CIVICPLUS) 231705 6/30/2022 / / 1150 MUNICODE 6/1/22‐5/31/22 22‐Sep CLE12 (CLEARFLY COMMUNICATIONS) 453251 9/2/2022 / / 463.12 CONTRACT SVC SEPT 2022 22‐Sep COL20 (COLUMN) 16198 1/31/2022 / / 158.44 PUBLIC HEAING NOTICE 26045 3/31/2022 / / 174.55 514 NEVADA ST
31193 4/30/2022 / / 166.5 230 AMERICAN HILL
31194 4/30/2022 / / 163.81 160 GROVE ST
36950 5/31/2022 / / 50 CITY SCENE ‐ MAY 2022
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 713.3
22‐Sep COM08 (COMCAST) 91522 9/15/2022 / / 32.21 MONTHLY SVC 9/20‐10/19/22 Sep‐22 8/27/2022 / / 110.92 PW MONTHLY SVC 9/2‐10/1/22 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 143.13
22‐Sep COR01 (CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS) 209151 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 449.46 MOMS SOFTWARE OCT 2022 22‐Sep COU06 (COUNTY OF NEVADA) Sep‐22 9/1/2022 10/1/2022 A 11741.58 POLICE DEPT. BROADCST DSP SEPT 2022 22‐Sep COU12 (COUNTRY COPY PRINT SHOP) 3761606‐0 7/8/2022 8/7/2022 A 683.32 CITATIONS 22‐Sep COU14 (COUNTY OF NEVADA) 35760 10/1/2022 10/31/2022 A 1805.8 COUNTY FEES WTP FY 22/23 35761 10/1/2022 10/31/2022 A 1121 POOL PERMITS 22/23
35762 10/1/2022 10/31/2022 A 2013.2 COUNTY FEES WWTP FY 22/23 35763 10/1/2022 10/31/2022 A 498.8 PERMIT FEES 22/23
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 5438.8
22‐Sep COU23 (NEVADA COUNTY COLLECTIONS) AUG 2022 9/21/2022 10/21/2022 A 5585.5 PARKING CITATIONS AUG 2022 Jul‐22 9/21/2022 10/21/2022 A 4575.5 PARKING CITATIONS JULY 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 10161
22‐Sep CUR03 (CURTIS BLUE LINE) 608762 6/27/2022 / / 253.21 K STOFLETH UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FY 21/22 22‐Sep DAT01 (DATA TICKET, INC.) 142123 9/20/2022 10/20/2022 A 1619.09 CITATION PROCESSING AUG 2022 22‐Sep DAV05 (DAVE'S AUTO REPAIR) 50634 9/13/2022 / / 46.75 SMOG PW VIN 223681 50639 9/13/2022 / / 46.75 SMOG VIN 233771
50640 9/13/2022 / / 46.75 SMOG PW VIN 247761
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 140.25
22‐Sep DEL08 (DELTA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS) 34856 9/9/2022 / / 2675.01 MATERIALS FOR MAINTENANCE 22‐Sep DEP13 (DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE) 597113 8/4/2022 / / 66 JULY SERVICES 603236 9/6/2022 / / 49 CONTRACT SVC AUG 2022
606797 9/7/2022 / / 35 CONTRACT SERVICES AUG 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 150
22‐Sep DMC01 (DMCE CONCRETE & ) 4235 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 3775.72 COMMERCIAL ST PHASE 2 COMPLETION 4202R 3/29/2022 4/28/2022 A 29177.37 MAR 2022 10% RETENTION 4208R 4/27/2022 5/27/2022 A 39520.71 APR 2022 10% RETENTION 4212R 5/31/2022 6/30/2022 A 42358.25 MAY 2022 10% RETENTION 4217R 6/29/2022 7/29/2022 A 14332.45 JUN 2022 10% RETENTION 4220R 7/28/2022 8/27/2022 A 5590.61 JULY 2022 10% RETENTION 4235R 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 419.53 SEPT 2022 10% RETENTION ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 135174.6
22‐Sep ECO01 (ECONOMY PEST CONTROL INC) 346454 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 307 BUILDING PEST MAINT 22‐Sep ETH00 (ETHAN WADE GRAPHICS) 54797 8/17/2022 / / 74.54 DEPARTMENT HATS 22‐Sep FER05 (FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.) 142153 8/29/2022 / / 126.03 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 150933 9/1/2022 / / 78.7 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 150933‐1 9/2/2022 / / 26.28 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 231.01
22‐Sep GAL01 (GALLS, LLC) 21960298 8/23/2022 9/22/2022 A 323.25 G ANDERSON INITIAL UNIFORM 21960309 8/23/2022 9/22/2022 A 77.75 G ANDERSEN UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FY 22/23 22004570 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 23.84 G ANDERSON INITIAL UNIFORM 22006753 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 29.56 G ANDERSON INITIAL UNIFORM 22048068 9/2/2022 10/2/2022 A 77.75 G ANDERSON UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FY 22/23 22072753 9/7/2022 10/7/2022 A 340.15 J BUSH UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FY 22/23 22072754 9/7/2022 10/7/2022 A 88.36 J BUSH UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FY 22/23 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 960.66
22‐Sep GAR01 (JEREMY GARRETT) 92622 9/26/2022 / / 3557.03 VACATION PAYOUT 22‐Sep GEA01 (GEARED UP DRIVE TRAIN) 2741 9/2/2022 / / 186.7 OIL CHANGE PD VIN 223191 2752 9/14/2022 / / 140 CHECK ENGINE PD VIN 21093 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 326.7
22‐Sep GOL05 (GOLD COUNTRY TOW SERVICE) 22‐15732 8/29/2022 / / 340 VEH BROKE DPWM TOW TO FLEET VIN 420824 22‐Sep GOL20 (GOLD COUNTRY WATER) 467148 8/3/2022 / / 15.9 CITY HALL WATER 467149 8/3/2022 / / 25.15 LAB/DRINKING WATER
468822 8/31/2022 / / 57.7 CITY HALL WATER
468823 8/31/2022 / / 11.45 LAB/DRINKING WATER
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 110.2
22‐Sep GRA01 (GRAY ELECTRIC COMPANY) 55180 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 26 CITY HALL FIRE ALARM SEPT 2022 55181 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 28 SEAMANS LODGE FIRE ALARM SEPT 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 54
22‐Sep GRA10 (GRAINGER) 559749 9/9/2022 10/9/2022 A 334.09 TANK CONTROL BOX FAN 22‐Sep GRABQ (SEAN GRAYSON) Sep‐22 9/2/2022 / / 2200 REIMB HEALTH INS SEPT 2022 22‐Sep GRABR (GRASS VALLEY FELLOWSHIP OF AA) 91622 9/16/2022 / / 100 REFUND CLEAN FEE PR 9/5/22 22‐Sep GRI07 (JOAN GRIFFIN) 92622 9/26/2022 / / 100 REFUND CLEAN DEP SL 9/23/22 22‐Sep HAC01 (HACH COMPANY) 2203064C 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 607.15‐ ANALYZER RETURN 13104924 6/21/2022 7/21/2022 A 2313.27 NTV ANALYZER
13222998 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 228.57 NTV METER FACEPLATE ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1934.69
22‐Sep HAN01 (HANSEN BROS.ENTERPRISES) 372634 8/2/2022 9/1/2022 A 477.13 ROAD BASE 22‐Sep HAN14 (ANGEL HANSEN) OCT 2022 9/26/2022 / / 318 CLEARS TRAINING 10/2‐10/7/22 MEAL REIMB OCT 2022 9/29/2022 / / 318.00‐ Ck# 041174 Reversed ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 0
22‐Sep HAS02 (HASLET'S DELAWARE REGIMENT) 91522 9/14/2022 / / 100 2022 CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE 22‐Sep HDL00 (HINDERLITER, deLLAMAS & ASSOC.) 21029 8/26/2022 / / 1110.98 SALES TAX TRACKING 22‐Sep HIL02 (HILLS FLAT LUMBER CO.) 61022/1 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 364.06 SUPPLIES FOR UTILITY MARKING 62351/1 9/9/2022 10/9/2022 A 116.74 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 63498/1 9/2/2022 10/2/2022 A 44.02 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT 74007/1 9/14/2022 10/14/2022 A 205 MATERIALS FOR MAINT
74040/1 9/14/2022 10/14/2022 A 48.88 PARTS FOR EQUIPMENT 79746/1 9/20/2022 10/20/2022 A 106.42 MAINT SUPPLIES
86474/1 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 80.2 MAINT SUPPLIES
932316/1 7/5/2022 8/4/2022 A 1521.63 FILTER MEDIA
985154/1 8/30/2022 9/29/2022 A 874.46 SUPPLIES
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 3361.41
22‐Sep INT07 (INTERSTATE SALES) 11381 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 558.34 STRIPING SUPPLIES 22‐Sep JON00 (JONES & MAYER) AUG 2022 8/31/2022 / / 16820.5 ATTORNEY SVC AUG 2022 22‐Sep JOR01 (JORGENSEN COMPANY) 6028876 9/29/2022 / / 125 FIRE EXT INSPECTION PW YARD 6028879 9/29/2022 / / 161 FIRE EXT INPECTION 5 KIDDER CT ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 286
22‐Sep KIN02 (SHANE KINNE) PIAZZA 9/22/2022 / / 280.07 PIAZZA LIGHTING REIMB 22‐Sep KLI03 (ADAM KLINE) 91622 9/16/2022 / / 284.78 LEAGUE OF CA CITIES CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT 22‐Sep KNI01 (KNIGHTS PAINT STORE) 437313/1 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 293.14 PAINT SUPPLIES 22‐Sep KPR00 (KP RESEARCH SERVICES) 3181 5/19/2022 / / 1136.54 BACKGROUND 22‐Sep LAF01 (LAFCO ) 90222 7/28/2022 / / 13396 22/23 ANNUAL FEE 22‐Sep LAS01 (LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE) 92122 9/21/2022 / / 126 B BUTTS & J ROHDE ARREST & CONTROL 10/5/22 22‐Sep LEY00 (JUDY LEYDIG) 91622 9/16/2022 / / 100 REFUND CLEAN DEP UPPER 9/3/22 22‐Sep LIE00 (LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE) 24742 8/31/2022 / / 127.5 ATTORNEY SVC AUG 2022 22‐Sep LIN01 (LINCOLN AQUATICS) 29110070 9/1/2022 10/1/2022 A 774.37 VACUUM HEAD & ACID PUMP 22‐Sep LOC03 (JESSE LOCKS) 90122 9/1/2022 / / 200 REFUND CLEAN DEP BS 6/10 6/24 7/8 7/22 8/12 22‐Sep MAI01 (MAINGUTH PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS INC.) 1764‐172 8/11/2022 / / 900 LAWN CARE AT PIONEER PARK AUG 2022 1848‐138 5/19/2022 / / 232.16 POOL LAWN MAINTENANCE 1848‐141 8/4/2022 / / 220 POOL LAWN MAINTENANCE
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1352.16
22‐Sep MAR31 (MARCHING PRESIDENTS) 91922 9/19/2022 / / 100 REFUND CLEAN DEP SL 9/16/22 22‐Sep MCM03 (MCMASTER‐CARR SUPPLY CO.) 83579390 8/23/2022 / / 117.29 SODIUM BISULFITE INSTALLATION 84249671 9/6/2022 / / 517.08 SODIUM BISULFITE PROJECT ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 634.37
22‐Sep MEL02 (MEL'S TRANSMISSION) 45873 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 4997.61 VEHICLE MAINT VIN 423711 22‐Sep MON03 (ELIZABETH MONLUX) 92622 9/26/2022 / / 100 REFUND CLEAN DEP PR 9/24/22 22‐Sep MOS02 (DONALD MOSMAN) 83122 8/31/2022 / / 1250 PIONEER PARK BRIDGE REPAIR STEEL FABRICATION 90522 9/5/2022 / / 7925 PIONEER PARK BRIDGE REPAIR STEEL FABRICATION ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 9175
22‐Sep NCC02 (NCCSIF) 2592 7/7/2022 / / 28472.25 Q1 FY 22/23 WORK COMP 22‐Sep NCC03 (NCCLI ) 2211 9/15/2022 / / 750 COUNTY LEADERSHIP COURSE D FOSS 2213 9/15/2022 / / 750 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COURSE S GRAYSON ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1500
22‐Sep NCT00 (NEVADA COUNTY MEDIA (NCTV)) 1827 9/6/2022 / / 1120 AUG 2022 VIDEO SVC 22‐Sep NEV02 (NEVADA IRRIGATION DISTRCT) AUG17033 9/10/2022 10/10/2022 A 11942.32 DS CANAL SUGARLOAF 7/31‐8/31/22 AUG38493 9/6/2022 10/6/2022 A 87.15 5 KIDDER CT 8/2‐9/6/22 ACCT 38493 AUG38626 9/6/2022 10/6/2022 A 38.6 5 KIDDER CT 8/2‐9/6/22 ACCT 38626 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 12068.07
22‐Sep NEV37 (NEVADA CO. CONCERT BAND) 22PARADE 9/6/2022 10/6/2022 A 800 2022 PARADE CHAIRS & STREET CLOSURES 22‐Sep NEV82 (NEVADA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR) 4670002 9/29/2022 / / 41.6 PROPERTY TAX 22/23 APN 004‐670‐002‐000 4680017 9/29/2022 / / 41.6 PROPERTY TAX 22/23 APN 004‐680‐017‐000 39030080 9/29/2022 / / 73.16 PROPERTY TAX 22/23 APN 039‐030‐080‐000 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 156.36
22‐Sep NOR30 (NORTH STATE CONSULTING) 22‐08 9/1/2022 / / 4352 PW/CE CONSULTING AUG 2022 22‐Sep OWE01 (OWEN EQUIPMENT) 57391 8/22/2022 / / 270.29 VEHICLE REPAIR 57552 9/6/2022 / / 638.38 VEHICLE MAINT
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 908.67
22‐Sep PAC01 (PAC MACHINE CO., INC.) 87820 9/1/2022 / / 4740.71 MIXER REPAIR 22‐Sep PAC02 (PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC) 92922 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 19543.67 GAS/ELECTRIC SVC AUG 2022 9/2/2022 10/2/2022 A 1718.51 GAS STREET LIGHTS AUG 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 21262.18
22‐Sep PET02 (PETER SCHACK CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING) GRAVEL 9/5/2022 / / 4860 PIONEER PARK BRIDGE REPAIR GRAVEL MINERS1 9/20/2022 / / 10800 WATER LINE REPLACEMENT/ABANDONMENT MINERS CO WALRATH 9/22/2022 / / 30630 WALRATH PHASE 2 CONTRACT COMPLETE 9/15‐9/19 9/22/2022 / / 8832 DRUMMOND ST. DRAIN INSTALLATION BRUSHCLE 9/5/2022 / / 27921 BRUSH CLEARING SPRING ST/BENNET ST TREE/LIMB 9/12/2022 / / 5805 TREE/LIMB REMOVAL SPRING ST ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 88848
22‐Sep PET08 (GARY PETERSEN) 91622 9/16/2022 / / 408.43 LEAGUE OF CA CITITES CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMEN 22‐Sep PIT03 (PITNEY BOWES SUPPLIES) 90522 9/5/2022 / / 1209.5 POSTAGE BILLING JULY/AUG 22‐Sep PLA01 (PLAZA TIRE CO., INC.) 3272189 8/9/2022 9/8/2022 A 139.95 VEHICLE REPAIR VIN 247761 PW 3272736 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 1078.92 VEHICLE MAINT VIN 124396 3273024 9/2/2022 10/2/2022 A 24.95 FLAT TIRE VIN #21093 PD 3273467 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 28.95 TIRE SWAP FROM FIRE VEH TO PARK VEHICLE VIN 3273686 9/22/2022 10/22/2022 A 1059.62 4 TIRES PD VEHICLE VIN183314 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 2332.39
22‐Sep PRE05 (PREMIER ACCESS INSURANCE COMPANY) OCT 2022 9/11/2022 / / 2650.06 DENTAL BENEFITS OCT 2022 22‐Sep RAY01 (RAY MORGAN CO) 3848188 9/9/2022 / / 5.31 CONTRACT USAGE 8/1‐8/31/22 22‐Sep REA00 (REAL GRAPHIC) 113950 8/15/2022 / / 6.29 OFFICE OPS ITEMS 22‐Sep REL04 (RELIANCE FOUNDRY) 44356Cu 9/6/2022 / / 719.37‐ Ck# 040948 Reversed 22‐Sep REN01 (RENTAL GUYS) 899761/7 8/17/2022 / / 511.2 CORING TOOL RENTAL 899761/7 9/30/2022 / / 511.20‐ Ck# 041127 Reversed 903879‐7 9/13/2022 / / 221.35 TOOL RENTAL
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 221.35
22‐Sep RIE02 (NAPA AUTO PARTS) 955516 8/25/2022 9/24/2022 A 4.68 PARTS FOR VEHICLES 956069 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 7.35 WASHER FLUID
956611 9/7/2022 10/7/2022 A 4.73 VEHICLE PARTS
956725 9/8/2022 10/8/2022 A 24.82 VEHIVLE PARTS
957562 9/16/2022 10/16/2022 A 32.23 TRUCK WIPERS
958526 9/27/2022 10/27/2022 A 37.82 COOLANT PD
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Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 111.63
22‐Sep RJR01 (RJ RICCIARDI, INC) 13215 8/31/2022 / / 1000 AUDIT SERVICES 20/21 13242 8/31/2022 / / 2752.81 YE 2021 AUDIT
13243 8/31/2022 / / 900 CONTOLLERS REPORT 2022
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 4652.81
22‐Sep ROB03 (ROBINSON ENTERPRISES, INC.) 22082389 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 892.81 FUEL PW AUG 2022 141100 22082390 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 1853.63 FUEL PD AUG 2022 141120 22082391 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 302.21 FUEL WWTP AUG 2022 141130 22082396 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 110.5 FUEL CITY MANAGER AUG 2022 141221 22091386 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 873.79 DUEL DPW 9/1‐9/15/22 141100 22091387 9/15/2022 10/15/2022 A 1923.45 FUEL PD 9/1‐9/15 141120 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 5956.39
22‐Sep ROH02 (JAKE ROHDE) 92122 9/21/2022 / / 53 ARREST & CONTROL MEAL REIMB 10/5/22 22‐Sep STA31 (STATE WATER RESOURCES) 90222 9/2/2022 / / 125 B. PIERCE DUAL CERTIFICATION 22‐Sep STE12 (STERICYCLE, INC.) 3.01E+08 9/1/2022 / / 24.95 MED/WASTE COLLECTION 22‐Sep SUN01 (SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL) 133607 9/16/2022 10/16/2022 A 238.93 SUPPLIES FOR MAINT 22‐Sep USA01 (USA BLUE BOOK) 68435 8/4/2022 9/3/2022 A 446.25 LAB SUPPLIES 74537 8/10/2022 9/9/2022 A 179.58 LAB SUPPLIES
76136 8/11/2022 9/10/2022 A 1624.99 PH SENSORS
79108 8/15/2022 9/14/2022 A 34.51 LAB SUPPLIES
86844 8/22/2022 9/21/2022 A 484.12 LAB SUPPLIES
94581 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 214.48 LAB SUPPLIES
94719 8/29/2022 9/28/2022 A 184.8 LAB SUPPLIES
97909 8/31/2022 9/30/2022 A 251.41 LAB SUPPLIES WTP ANALYZER PH ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 3420.14
22‐Sep USD02 (U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE) 110222 11/2/2022 12/2/2022 A 29040 WWTP #14 CASE 040290946000979 INT ONLY 110222*2 11/2/2022 12/2/2022 A 35402.5 WWTP #12 CASE 040290946000979 INT ONLY ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 64442.5
22‐Sep VAL08 (VALLEY TOXICOLOGY SERV) 4552 8/31/2022 / / 65 INVESTIGATION AUG 2022 22‐Sep VER01 (VERIZON WIRELESS) PWAUG2 8/23/2022 / / 76.02 PW ON CALL PHONES 7/24‐8/23/22
9.91E+08 8/23/2022 / / 543.79 PD PHONES 7/24‐8/23/22 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 619.81
22‐Sep VER02 (VERITONE, INC.) 92002 8/29/2022 / / 700 REPA INFO 8/1/22‐7/31/23 7 USERS 22‐Sep VSP00 (VISION SERVICE PLAN‐(CA)) 93022 8/19/2022 / / 361.94 VISION BENEFITS SEPT 2022 OCT 2022 9/19/2022 / / 375.9 VISION BENEFITS OCT 2022 Sep‐22 8/19/2022 / / 361.94 VISION BENEFITS SEPT 2022 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Vendor's Total ‐‐‐‐‐> 1099.78
22‐Sep WAS10 (WASTE MGMT. OF NEVADA CO.) 478944 9/1/2022 / / 226.4 WASTE REMOVAL 8/1‐8/31/22 22‐Sep WIN06 (WINNER CHEVROLET INC.) 82081 9/16/2022 / / 333.24 MAINTENANCE PD VIN 420824 22‐Sep XIO00 (XIO, INC.) 20122521 8/15/2022 / / 380 COPM SYSTEMS MONTHLY SCADA 22‐Sep YAN00 (CYNTHIA YANO) 92622 9/21/2022 / / 33 OVERPAYMENT CITATION NC010019390 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Total of Purchases ‐> 564977.5
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CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: October 12, 2022 Agenda Item No. 05
Subject: Monthly Statistical Crime Data – September
From: Dan Foss, Chief of Police
Date: October 4, 2022
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager: STG
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
Attached you will find the monthly statistical crime report for the month of September for the Nevada City Police department. Some areas of interest have been identified in the chart below; Report Type Numbers Last Year This Year Percent Change
General report 0 8 800%
Misc Info Report 4 17 1300%
Vandalism 3 2 -100%
Misd. Arrest 9 28 1900%
Felony Arrest 3 7 400%
Hit-Run 4 1 -300%
Narcotics 1 5 400%
Following the trend from last month, we see a dramatic increase in many areas. I would again like to emphasize that this does not show an increase in crime throughout Nevada City but rather an increase in patrol operations and a cultural change in the department. Proactive policing has increased dramatically, and community policing has also been adopted in the organization. In other words, if you call for an officer, you will get an officer, and there is a strong chance that a report will be taken for documentation and further investigation.
In September, a couple of special activities should be recognized. On the chart above, graffiti has been removed from last month’s report. For September, we had zero reported graffiti incidents, which had been increasing lately. This is largely due to Officer Joe Bush’s excellent proactive investigation, which identified a small “tagging” crew, and he worked with the schools to address the issue. When referring to the Misc. Info reports above, a significant contributor to this category was Officer Blake Butts, who has been highly proactive on the night shift to ensure there is no trespassing or illegal camping around the storefronts or in town and documenting his contacts. Although these are two examples of excellent police work, the department overall had a very productive month, and we are beginning to see the results of this in our city.
Nevada City Police Department (NCPD) will always be available for comments and will notify the council of any concerns.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Case Report
CURRENT PERIOD SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR CHANGE
Type Number Percent Cleared* Percent Number Percent Cleared* Percent Number Percent Case Report Type
0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
ASSAULT - S 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
AUTO THEFT 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
BURGLARY 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
CODE ENFORCEMENT 2 2% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 1 100%
COPP/DIRECTED PATROL 2 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 200%
COURT ORDER 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
DISORDERLY 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 100% -1 -100%
DOMESTIC DISPUTE 1 1% 0 0% 2 3% 0 0% -1 -100%
DUI 3 3% 1 33% 2 3% 0 0% 1 100%
FOUND PROPERTY 7 8% 0 0% 9 15% 0 0% -2 -200%
FRAUD 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
GENERAL 8 9% 3 38% 0 0% 0 0% 8 800%
HIT-RUN 1 1% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% -3 -300%
LIQUOR LAWS 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
MISC INFO RPT 17 20% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% 13 1300%
MISSING 1 1% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0%
MUNI CODE 2 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 200%
MVSTOP 5 6% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 500%
NARCOTICS 5 6% 2 40% 1 2% 0 0% 4 400%
OA 1 1% 0 0% 2 3% 0 0% -1 -100%
OTHER OFFENSE 1 1% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% 0 0%
PROPERTY 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
RECOVERED VEHICLE 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
RESIST 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
SEX OFFENSE 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
STOLEN PROPERTY 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
SUICIDE ATTEMPT 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
THEFT 1 1% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% -3 -300%
TOW 4 5% 0 0% 4 7% 0 0% 0 0%
TRAFFIC 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
TRAFFIC COLLISION 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% -1 -100%
TRESPASS 2 2% 1 50% 2 3% 0 0% 0 0%
VANDALISM 2 2% 1 50% 3 5% 0 0% -1 -100%
VOIDED CASE NUMBER 3 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 300%
WARRANT ARREST 7 8% 1 14% 4 7% 0 0% 3 300%
Total Case Reports 82 9 52 1 30
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CITY OF NEVADA CITY
317 BROAD ST.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
CLEARED BY DISPO STATUS
REPORT PERIOD
September 2022
NEVADA CITY, CA 95959
(530) 265-4700
CURRENT PERIOD SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR CHANGE
Type Number Percent Cleared* Percent Number Percent Cleared* Percent Number Percent Arrest Type
Adult Arrests Felony 7 19% 1 14% 3 25% 0 0% 4 400%
Adult Arrests Misd 28 76% 8 29% 9 75% 1 11% 19 1900%
Juvenile Arrests Felony 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
Juvenile Arrests Misd 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Warrant Arrests** 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
All Other Arrests 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
Total Arrests 37 9 12 1 25
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CITY OF NEVADA CITY
317 BROAD ST.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
CLEARED BY DISPO STATUS
REPORT PERIOD
September 2022
NEVADA CITY, CA 95959
(530) 265-4700
Date
Record
Number Description Address Status
9/28/2022 223610
DIGITAL: Residential remodel of area with (e) recreation room to new bedroom and bathroom, including
structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.Backflow verified by Nevada City.Includes 3 inspections.
426 JORDAN STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 In Review
9/27/2022 223586
Tear off and reroof commercial building with standing
seam metal. 50 squares.Re-install existing solar with
mounts @ 2 ft. oc. or provide engineering.Verify
backflow preventer.Includes 2 inspections.
108 NORTH PINE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
9/21/2022 223538
Tear off and reroof with cool roof shingles. Install gutter covers. Painting for 2nd unrelated trade.Backflow
preventer verified by Nevada City.Includes 2 inspections. 300 ADAMS STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
9/21/2022 223536
Web. Installing (2) Tesla Powerwalls with Gateway.Proof of installed sewer backflow prevention device verified at project address before or at final. This permit includes two inspections. Final required.
424 NORTH PINE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Received
9/20/2022 223510 Installing new 10.4 kW PV system on home. 567 NORTH PINE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Received
9/19/2022 223480
Web. Replace existing heating and cooling equipment in
Unit #A. System located in/on side of house. All new
heating and cooling components.This permit includes
one inspection. Final inspection required.
532 COYOTE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
SEPTEMBER 2022 Building Activity Report
9/19/2022 223485
Web. INSTALL HEATING AND COOLING IN EXISTING
RESIDENCE. All new heating and cooling
components.This permit includes one inspection. Final
inspection required.
820 ZION STREET, Nevada
City CA 95959 Issued
9/15/2022 223453
install 20kw kohler generator and 100amp transfer
switch.
630 EAST BROAD STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Received
9/15/2022 223448 VOID: Deck rebuild, 100'ft, west side of building 315 BRIDGE WAY, Nevada
City CA 95959 Void
9/15/2022 223454
Ground Mount Solar. 33 KW system. 18 panels. 2 Wall
Batteries. 2 inverters. Nevada City approval on file.
Verification of installed sewer backflow device to be
provided to inspector before final.This permit includes 2 inspections. Final inspection required.
254 BOULDER STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 In Review
9/14/2022 223431
Web. Replace existing heating and cooling equipment.
System located in/on side of house. All new heating and cooling components.This permit includes one inspection.
Final inspection required.
401 SOUTH PINE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
9/11/2022 223383
Digital. Remove 24 sq of old roof. Install 24 sq of 30
year cool roof, install new ridge cap, no ducts in
attic.Proof of sewer backflow prevention device installed before final.This permit includes one inspection. Final inspection required.
228 BROCK ROAD, Nevada
City CA 95959 Finaled
9/7/2022 223345
Install T-Bar ceiling in back kitchen in Friar Trucks.This permit includes 1 inspections. Final inspection required. 111 NORTH PINE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Finaled
9/6/2022 223331
Changeout AC unit only in same location for existing
residence.This permit includes 1 inspection. Final
inspection required.
308 MONROE STREET,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
9/1/2022 223275
Web: Replace existing heating and cooling equipment.
System located on side of houseThis permit includes 1
inspection. Final inspection required.
588 RAILROAD AVENUE,
Nevada City CA 95959 Issued
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: October 12, 2022 Agenda Item No. 07
Subject: Consideration of Reaffirming 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
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: October 4, 2022
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Reconfirm resolution.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
This is the resolution previously adopted by council authorizing the continued use of remote “telephonic” council meetings. As advised by the City Attorney, this resolution must be reaffirmed at each council meeting until such time as the requirement is rescinded.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 2021-44
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: October 12, 2022 Agenda Item No. 08
Subject: Receive a Presentation on the Future of Policing in Nevada City and Provide Related Direction
From: Dan Foss, Chief of Police
Date: October 5, 2022
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager: STG
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Hear the presentation and provide direction.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
The Nevada City Police Department (NCPD) has seen rapid and extensive change throughout the last several years. From being woefully understaffed, a high turnaround of leadership positions, and controversial high-profile incidents, the department has started to change direction. With strong support from the City Council and community, as well as previous leadership decisions that were able to increase our staffing, the department is in a prime position to begin long-term planning with a positive outcome.
This item will include a presentation on the future of policing following three overarching objectives.
The department will be focusing on three main objectives, each with several goals to be obtained. This will not be an all-inclusive list, but rather a short outline of a few of our upcoming changes and goals. It should also be noted that this is in no particular order, and one objective is not greater than another.
Objective one is enforcement. As you have seen on many of the recent monthly crime logs, NCPD has increased dramatically its enforcement activity. Especially when concerning traffic enforcement, reports taken, and visibility downtown. This is something the community has been requesting, and NCPD will be providing.
Objective two is outreach. In recent times, NCPD has suffered greatly from a lack of community outreach. Any organization must be able to engage in conversation with those they are expected to serve, and NCPD has few existing programs that allow for easy community interaction or outreach. NCPD will be increasing this in a variety of ways. An escalation in foot patrol, a bigger presence at community events, and the use of an outreach animal are key to the success of a productive relationship between NCPD and the community.
Objective three involves a cultural change within NCPD. An effective agency understands the meaning of service, and what it means to be a servant of the community. It is important for the agency to be entwined and a part of the community, to serve the community, and understands the needs and wants of all residents. NCPD will strive to be the best servants and protectors of the entire community, and attempt to ensure all understand the organization is part of the community, not separate or above.
NEVADA CITY PD
FUTURE OF POLICING
August 26, 2022
ENFORCEMENT
Traffic Enforcement Increased Proactive Policing Downtown patrol • Utilizing traffic
spreadsheet
• All stops
enforcement
stops
• Visibility
• Identifying and isolating
the primary cause for
community concern
• Request an officer,
receive an officer
• Visibility
• Increase in training
TRACK/PRESENT/
SHOW
• Low effort with high gain
• Easy to show
• Able to see/present progress
OUTREACH
• Looking to start a conversation
• Does not change the organization, can change the
initial contact
• Lowers defensive nature
• Creates positive social media
• Great for community events
• Every contact is outreach
• Visibility
RELAUNCH K9 UNIT
• Bloodhounds
• Best tracking K9
• Large
• One of best sent dogs in the world
• Labrador
• Good sent
• Low health issues
• Positive appearance
• Beagle
• Fastest increase K9
• Strong personality
• Small Breed
ANIMAL MASCOT
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON OFFICER
CONTACT
• Provide detailed information to staff
• Will allow for community to voice positive/negative police interaction
• Contacted will be made by office staff
• Only specific types of calls for service will be contacted
FEEDBACK EXAMPLES
FOOT/BIKE
PATROL
• Increased foot and bike patrol on
peak person hours
• Prime time will be Fridays/Sunday,
Holidays, and events
• Mid morning till early afternoon.
• High visibility of officers increases
community sense of safety,
decreases crime
• Much will be conducted on OT
SCHOOL OUTREACH
• Outreach to youth is incredibly valuable
• Creates long last and strong
relationships
• Prevents crime before it starts
• Helps to identify unforeseen community
problems
• Provides feedback to entire family
CHIEFS MISSION STATEMENT
Nevada City is known for its vibrant historical neighborhoods, robust arts community, and extraordinary events. Although all critical and unique, what makes Nevada City the community we are today is the people who live, work or choose to spend their time in our wonderful town. The sworn obligation of the Nevada City Police Department is to not only protect all persons and property to the best of our ability but to be honorable servants to our citizens; to never forget that we serve all the citizens equally, and to be the police of the community and not here to police the community.
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: October 12, 2022 Agenda Item No. 09
Subject: Consideration of Resolution 2022-62 Making a
Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for an Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Haven
Underground, 226 Broad Street, Nevada City; and Authorize the Police Chief to Complete, Authorize, and Submit all Related Documents Including License Conditions on Behalf of the City.
From: Dan Foss, Chief of Police
Date: October 4, 2022
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager: STG
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
Haven Underground, located at 226 Broad Street in Nevada City, has been a long-standing business in the community. Registered as a theater, Haven Underground operates primarily as a weekend venue for artists and patrons during the evening/night timeframe. For the past several years, Haven Underground has been serving alcoholic beverages by utilizing a catering company and operating under its alcoholic beverage license. Although this is acceptable, it is not recommended for a long-term or permanent business. Haven Underground is transitioning from a business only open on limited days/hours to a more permanent business. Haven Underground is thus seeking to obtain its own alcoholic beverage license to continue to serve alcohol. The license Haven Underground is seeking will permit beer, wine, and spirits, although the exact designation type of license is still to be determined.
The regional area where Haven Underground is applying for an alcoholic beverage license is considered to have an over-concentration of alcoholic licenses by Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). Prior to taking action on an application for certain types of liquor licenses under over-concentration conditions, the ABC requests that the City make a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) from the local agency to ensure granting an alcoholic beverage license will not cause undue hardship to the City.
On September 27th, 2022, agents of the Nevada City Police Department inspected the premises. The business was in good repair, and no issues of concern were noted. During a search of Nevada City Police records, it does not appear Haven Underground has contributed to a disproportionate number of service calls.
The Nevada City Police Department recommends that the City Council approve the finding of Public Convenience and Necessity for Haven Underground’s application for an alcoholic beverage license, subject to the outlined conditions, because Haven Underground: is an existing business in good standing, is unique to Nevada City, maintains current consumer expectations at the location, with improving the local economy, and contribute to Nevada City’s downtown vibrancy. The conditions include:
1. Sale of beer, wine, and spirits shall be limited to Haven Underground patrons only
2. Sale of beer, wine, and spirits shall only occur during facility operations
3. Sale of beer, wine, and spirits shall stop no later than 12:00AM
4. Haven Underground shall be responsible for the conduct of patrons and staff for compliance with City codes within 100 feet of the premise.
5. Haven Underground will maintain a valid business license with the City of Nevada City It is further recommended that the Nevada City Council authorize the Nevada City Chief of Police to approve and sign any forms required for the completion of an alcoholic beverage license for Haven Underground. If the Chief of Police believes the process should be terminated or denied, this item will be returned to Nevada City Council for consideration.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2022-62
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEVADA
CITY MAKING A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR HAVEN UNDERGROUND (226 BROAD STREET) AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO COMPLETE, AUTHORIZE, AND SUBMIT
ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING LICENSE CONDITIONS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEVADA CITY
WHEREAS, The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), prior to taking action on an application for certain types of licenses, must obtain a determination of public convenience and necessity from the local agency for liquor license applications proposed in areas of over-concentration; and WHEREAS, The City has received a request for a determination of public convenience and necessity from Haven Underground, 226 Broad Street in Nevada City in relation to their application for an alcoholic beverage license application in an over-concentrated area; and
WHEREAS, Haven Underground is an existing business in good standing, is unique to Nevada City, maintains current consumer expectations at the location, improves the local economy, and contributes to Nevada City’s downtown vibrancy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the request and supports the application, believing it to be a means of public convenience and necessity; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that there shall be conditions upon the alcoholic beverage license as determined by the Chief of Police: and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Nevada City as follows:
1. A determination of public convenience and necessity is hereby made for an approval of an alcoholic beverage license application issuance for Haven Underground, 226 Broad Street, Nevada City.
2. The Police Chief is authorized to complete, authorize, and submit all related documents including license conditions on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Nevada City on the 12th day of October, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
:
_____________________________
Doug Fleming, Mayor
ATTEST:
Niel Locke, City Clerk
ABC LICENSE
Haven Underground
ENTRANCE BROAD STREET
ENTRANCE PINE STREET
INTERIOR
INTERIOR
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: October 12, 2022 Agenda Item No. 10
Subject: Receive a Presentation on the Draft Strategic Plan and Provide Related Direction
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: October 6, 2022
Reviewed & Approved:
Recommended Action: Hear the presentation, discuss, and provide direction.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
On September 21, 2022, the City Council held a Special City Council Meeting to conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop. The workshop was the culmination of the initial phase of the City’s comprehensive Community-Driven Strategic Planning process. At the workshop the City Council provided direction with regard to elements to include in a Draft Strategic Plan including the City’s: Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Statements of Values, S.W.O.T. Analysis, and Embedded and Priority Strategic Initiatives.
A Draft Strategic Plan has been developed and is attached to this staff report. This item will include a presentation on the Draft Strategic Plan and a review of the goals included for each strategic initiative.
One of the embedded strategic initiatives in the plan is the consideration of the process for ongoing community engagement and communications on all topics including the creation and implementation of the strategic plan. To that end, this item will also include a review of the City Council Committees assigned or that need to be assigned to each of the strategic initiatives and consider whether the committees should be scheduled to convene to solicit additional stakeholder input on the formation of objectives for the goals established for each initiative.
This item will review the goals established in each strategic initiative that included the development of plans or reports and some discrete tasks to advance the needs of the initiatives. Specifically, whether American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money might be considered to fund those plans, reports or tasks with the adoption of the final Strategic Plan will be reviewed. As presented in the Draft Strategic Plan those include:
Housing
• Develop an ADU design with pre-approval for the City’s objective design standards* • Develop a residential elevation with pre-approved architectural review available for single-family residential use*
• Create a housing needs analysis expanding upon the City’s Housing Element to include needs for workforce housing, lease local, and paths to ownership as well as an assessment of the impact of short-term rentals on the housing needs analysis*
Fire
• Assess community needs for achieving compliance with fire related ordinances to include plans and implementations strategies in support of private property fuels mitigation, green waste hauling, and related activities*
Water
• Develop plan for enhanced technology for meters, leak detection and system enhancements* Business
Business
• Create an economic development plan for the City*
Vibrancy
• Create a 7-Hills master plan for rebranding and implement the plans findings* • Create and implement a stakeholder communications plan to include online social media, mailers, meetings, and workshops to meet both the City and stakeholder needs* Infrastructure
• Develop a master list of grant projects for all City departments and actively pursue City Council adopted projects consistent with the CIP and the strategic plan* • Explore options for a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan* Parks
Review the existing Parks Master Plan and update the plan to include potential new sites and amenities* FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Strategic Plan 2022-2027
· City Hall · 317 Broad Street · Nevada City, California 95959 · · Phone: (530) 265-2496 · Website: NevadaCityCA.Gov ·
City of Nevada City
Proposed Strategic Plan
2022-2027
City Council
Doug Fleming, Mayor
Daniela Fernández, Vice Mayor
Gary Petersen, Councilmember
Adam Kline, Councilmember
Lou Ceci, Councilmember
City Treasurer
Niel Locke
Executive and Management Staff
Sean Grayson, City Manager
Dean Pucci, City Attorney
Victoria Knoll, Chief Financial Officer
Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk / Administrative Services Manager Sam Goodspeed, Fire Division Chief
Dan Foss, Police Chief
Bryan McAlister, Public Works Director / City Engineer
Amy Wolfson, City Planner
Dawn Zydonis, Parks and Recreation Manager
Shane Kinne, Public Works Superintendent
Michael Faudoa, Chief Plant Operator
Why We Exist
Mission Statement
The City of Nevada City is dedicated to
preserving and enhancing its small town
character and historical architecture while
providing quality public services for our
current and future residents, businesses
and visitors.
Where We Want To Be
Vision Statement
Nevada City, nestled in the Sierra foothills,
will be a vibrant, uniquely beautiful small
town that balances art and culture,
historical preservation and progress.
The Values We Share
Embracing and promoting diversity
A commitment to public service
Ethical and transparent behavior
Fiscal responsibility
Preserving and enhancing our community
Excellent, responsive customer service
A commitment to our community as a whole
Support for and commitment to a safe, just, equitable, diverse and inclusive Nevada City The City We Are Building Together
Strategic Initiatives
“The crossroads of history and progress”
City of Nevada City
Strategic Plan 2022-2027 At-A-Glance
Table of Contents
Strategic Plan At-A-Glance............................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Strategic Planning Process .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Draft Strategic Plan.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Mission........................................................................................................................................................................................7 Vision...........................................................................................................................................................................................7 Statements of Values........................................................................................................................................................... 7 S.W.O.T. Analysis ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Strategic Initiatives............................................................................................................................................................10 Housing.....................................................................................................................................................................................11 Fire..............................................................................................................................................................................................11 Water .........................................................................................................................................................................................12 Business ...................................................................................................................................................................................12 Vibrancy...................................................................................................................................................................................13 Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................................................................13 Parks ..........................................................................................................................................................................................14 Next Steps................................................................................................................................................................................15 City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 3
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
What is Strategic Planning?
There are a multitude of definitions for strategic planning. For reference in the City of Nevada City process used the following:
A continuous and systematic process where the guiding members of an organization make decisions about its future, develop the necessary procedures and operations to achieve that future, and determine how success is to be measured.
A strategic plan is not the destination (or desired outcome), rather it is the vehicle that can take the City to its destination. Planning is not action, and a strategic plan should not be viewed as a goal, but as a process that leads to action.
When some is leaving their house to go somewhere they generally need two things: a destination or where they want to go and a path of travel or directions. Strategic planning is the process for the City to move forward to its future. Strategic planning identifies the City’s desired destination, and it creates a path to get there. Accomplishing the plan’s goals and objectives serve as a roadmap with planned timelines and pitstops.
Why Strategic Planning in Nevada City?
Nevada City has entered into a very challenging evolutionary cycle. Public demands continue to increase, while dollars and other resources are growing at a slower pace or, in some cases, shrinking. These trends place increased pressure on the City Council (as Policy makers), City Manager (as Policy implementer), and staff to develop ways to be more effective and more efficient. In many cases, the public is demanding the accomplishment of specific goals, objectives, and services with fewer resources. “Doing more with less” while not possible in application is often an expectation. Accomplishing more within existing constraints however is possible if efficiencies can be had. To work more efficiently with available resources, organizations must establish their direction based on constructive efforts while eliminating programs that do not serve the community. Strategic planning can be a holistic approach to address these challenges.
In 2056 Nevada City will celebrate the City’s bicentennial (200-year anniversary). In order for the City to reach its destination or long-term goals by that point it is essential that the City initiate a strategic planning process; that the process yield a dynamic, flexible and adaptable plan; and that the City pursue continuous quality improvement through exercising the planning process over time.
What Has Nevada City Done for Strategic Planning in the Past? The City has previously conducted task based strategic planning. This process involved the City Council working with staff to create a list of task level activities to be completed within each year. The previous process did not involve broad stakeholder input; it did not assess the City’s mission, vision, and values; it did not create a S.W.O.T. analysis; and it did not establish broad initiatives to drive the City’s actions over a fiveyear period. Fundamentally, the City has not undergone a comprehensive Community-Driven Strategic Planning Process in the past.
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 4 Setting the Foundation for Strategic Planning
The City Council provided direction for a course change in the functioning of the City and the interaction between the City and its stakeholders in 2020. Several key actions and steps were necessary to begin the strategic planning process including:
• Deciding to retain and enhance the Nevada City Police Department • Hiring a new City Manager
• Building back the relationship between City Hall, City Council, and the community • Hiring a Chief Financial Officer
• Delivering an on-time budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 • Completion of the audit backlog
• Building a relationship with the Chamber of Commerce and businesses • Transitioning out of crisis mode for COVID-19
• Establishing an outdoor dining ordinance
• Electing a new City Council and seating a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor in 2022 • Hiring new Police Chief
• Beginning the transition to a Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) model • Hiring new police officers and purchasing new police vehicles • Completing storm damage repair and securing disaster funding for the costs incurred • Initiating a Parking Demand Study
Each of these accomplishments paved the way for the City Council to be able to build a strategic plan on a solid foundation with input from all stakeholders.
What is a Community-Driven Strategic Plan?
Successful organizations, from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies, have recognized that attaining community focus is essential. Aware of this necessity, Nevada City must strategically plan how we will deliver high-quality products and services to the public through better, more efficient and/or less expensive programs.
Community-Driven Strategic Planning includes leveraging stakeholder input at various levels including: the City Council, residents, visitors, business investors, and City employees. The findings of the stakeholders will be funneled into the process for the City Council to create Vision 2056: The Roadmap to Nevada City’s Bicentennial (the Nevada City Strategic Plan) with input and debate from all.
Community-Driven Strategic Planning creates a platform for a wide range of beginnings. The approach comes to life by being shared, debated, and implemented in the context of organizational realities. In the context of Nevada City, Community-Driven Strategic Planning can appear to take away the decision-making ability of the City Council or future City Councils after the implementation of the plan. In truth, Community-Driven Strategic Planning simply provides a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of the City from the perspective of all stakeholders allowing the current and future City Councils to make immediate and long-term decisions based upon the needs of the community matched with the current and future resources.
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 5 Community-Driven Strategic Planning Actions
1. Review the Mission Statement, giving careful attention to the services and programs currently provided, and which logically can be provided in the future.
2. Review the Vision Statement.
3. Review the Values Statements.
4. Conduct as S.W.O.T. Analysis
a. Identify the Strengths of the organization.
b. Identify any Weaknesses of the organization.
c. Identify areas of Opportunity for the organization.
d. Identify potential Threats to the organization.
5. Determine strategic initiatives for organizational improvement.
Community-Driven Strategic Planning Process
Interim Strategic Initiatives & Goals for the City were adopted by the City Council in the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget. Previously adopted goals and direction from the City Council were incorporated into these items to create a point of reference for stakeholder review of initiatives and goals for the City.
Two Community Strategic Planning Workshops were conducted in person after a social media, radio, and print media campaign to encourage public participation in the process. A similar process was used to conduct a Planning Commission Strategic Planning Workshop. A workshop for City Employees was conducted on the same topics as the Community and Commission iterations. A Strategic Planning Survey Instrument was deployed on the City website including questions aligned with the input received from the workshops. The stakeholder participation prior to the City Council Strategic Planning Workshop included:
*The City has continued to collect survey data and now has more than 350 total participants.
City Council Strategic Planning Workshop
During the City Council Strategic Planning Workshop on September 21, 2022, the input from stakeholder was reviewed by the City Council and direction was provided with regard to topics for inclusion in a DRAFT Strategic Plan for future review of the City Council. The focus areas included the City’s Mission, Vision, Values, S.W.O.T. Analysis, and Strategic Initiatives.
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 6
DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN
City of Nevada City Mission Statement
The City of Nevada City is dedicated to preserving and enhancing its small town character and historical architecture while providing quality public services for our current and future residents, businesses and visitors.
City of Nevada City Vision Statement
Nevada City, nestled in the Sierra foothills, will be a vibrant, uniquely beautiful small town that balances art and culture, historical preservation and progress.
City of Nevada City Values…(not in priority order)
• Embracing and promoting diversity
• A commitment to public service
• Ethical and transparent behavior
• Fiscal responsibility
• Preserving and enhancing our community
• Excellent, responsive customer service
• A commitment to our community as a whole
• Support for and commitment to a safe, just, equitable, diverse and inclusive Nevada City Established Objective: By the adoption of the fiscal year 2023/2024 City budget, appoint a City Council / Community Committee to review and recommend revision to the City’s MISSION to enhance its understanding with the community aligned with this strategic plan Established Objective: By the adoption of the fiscal year 2023/2024 City budget, appoint a City Council / Community Committee to review and recommend revision to the City’s VISION to enhance its understanding with the community aligned with this strategic plan Established Objective: By the adoption of the fiscal year 2023/2024 City budget, the City Council will review, revise, and adopt a new list of CITY VALUES STATEMENTS aligned with the actions of this strategic plan
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 7 S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) ANALYSIS Strengths
Historic Preservation Color / vibrancy of community
Environmental Ethic Always something to do
Public Works Department Miner's foundry
Community involvement Open spaces and trails
Community conscious Limited corporate business presence New staff at City Hall New housing element
Clean water and air (sometimes) Cannabis industry
Accessibility to new staff Tourism
Arts, Entertainment, Culture, Diversity Events
Walkability Natural setting
Preserved Historic Downtown buildings Small town charm
Small town spirit History
Aesthetic and small-town preservation Community
Approachable staff Volunteerism
Institutional "tribal" community Nisenan
Unique business culture Holistic approach to wellness
Geographic setting Police Department
Tolerance Public Works Department
Intellectual/financial capital Diversity
Culture of volunteerism Sense of "Community"
Strong non-profit base Engaged Citizens
KVMR Safety
Water quality Downtown buildings
Thriving farmer's market Environmentally conscious
Volume of non-profits People say HI
Weaknesses
Aging public infrastructure Unmaintained green and open spaces Aging population Perception of planning commission too restrictive Affordability Resistance to annexation
Lack of internet options School enrollment dropping
Fire prevention and safety Old general plan
Limited public transit Proliferation of invasive trees
Parking Lack of fire management plan
Building vacancies City budget
Vacation rentals Lack of homeless support
Traffic and noise Lack of hotels
Desirability Layout of streets
Increased housing costs Pedestrian oriented but not pedestrian friendly Lack of public art process Homeless
Deteriorating buildings Empty storefronts
Narrow sidewalks (ADA issues) Political divide
Lack of sidewalk maintenance Insufficient funding for city services Lack of enforcement of codes Too focused on historical things Insufficient focus on 7-Hills Too focused on tourism
A lot of new staff Lack of focus on families
Lack of racial diversity Not getting our share of state grants money Racism Turning into Disneyland
Indigenous bias Not doing anything with the airport
Preserved lack of protection and safety Not maintaining open space Fire fuel mitigation PG&E
Dense forest Waste Management
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 8 Opportunities
Become a model sustainable community Regional partnerships Curated tourism EV charging in the City
Grants Public Art
Local small businesses Nisenan federal recognition
Unique retail offerings Control our own police dispatch Innovative affordable housing Civic engagement of youth Promoting community engagement Infill housing
Innovative partnerships Finding sustainable mix of retail Courthouse options Jobs
Emphasize early heritage Job training for local industry Ecology, biodiversity Use short-term rentals as funding for housing Capitalize on human resources Food trucks
Prioritize open space acquisition Courthouse repurpose into college Expand tax base Local farms and gardens
HEW building Energy independence
Development Solar expansion
Annexation Partner for sustainable water sources
Update General Plan Support a thriving community
Preparing for fire prevention City be a bridge for cultural conversation Supportive of housing solutions Composting and recycling Undergrounding of utilities Biodigester for power
High speed, reliable internet Climate adaptation plan
Community Choice Aggregation power Transparency in government Cannabis tourism Leverage technology
Rebrand 7-Hills Infrastructure funding
Threats
Loss of courthouse Lack of power under local control
Vacant courthouse building Global instability
Fire Excessive fees
PG&E inaction Underspending on innovation
Capacity of water infrastructure Overspending on police Development outside the city Inability to attract diversity Global warming / climate change Homeowners insurance rates White supremacy Intolerance
Crime Wildfire
Lack of affordable housing Lack of housing for workforce Homelessness Loss of businesses
Short Term Rentals Tax base taken by other entity
Loss of rental housing Lose water rights
Inheritance laws Lose local control on housing
Established Objective: With the adoption of each fiscal year City budget through 2027 the S.W.O.T. analysis will be reviewed for alignment with tasks and objectives identified within the budget to meet the goals and initiatives of the strategic plan
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 9 Strategic Initiatives
Embedded Strategic Initiatives
These will be considered in all decision making and goal setting in strategic planning and the impact upon these areas will be assessed in each priority strategic initiative Support and respect for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe
Planning for and building resilience through adaptation to climate change
Using, upgrading and leveraging the strengths of technology to enhance the work of the City without
Community engagement and communications with
stakeholders
Priority Strategic Initiatives
These are the broad categories of effort that will be prioritized for action over the five years of the strategic plan.
Workforce and affordable housing, supportive of leasing local, and maintenance of homeowner value
Wildfire and structural fire prevention, mitigation, and education
Maintenance of cost efficient, reliable, resilient, and sustainable drinking and irrigation water sources
Business, industry, and cannabis support
Arts, Culture, and Diversity
Parking, Roads, Right-of-Way, and other public and contracted infrastructure
Parks, Open Space, Recreation, Programming, and Community Facilities
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 10 Workforce and affordable housing, supportive of leasing local, and maintenance of homeowner value
GOALS
1. Consider the housing needs of the Nisenan
2. Create a lease local program*
3. Develop an ADU design with pre-approval for the City’s objective design standards*
4. Develop a residential elevation with pre-approved architectural review available for single-family residential use*
5. Create a housing needs analysis expanding upon the City’s Housing Element to include needs for workforce housing, lease local, and paths to ownership as well as an assessment of the impact of short-term rentals on the housing needs analysis*
6. Engage City stakeholders and regional partners in the needs analysis
7. Actively pursue grants
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: Regional Housing
Mayor Fleming
Vice Mayor Fernández
Wildfire and structural fire prevention, mitigation, and education GOALS
1. Conduct annual inspections of all parcels and businesses for compliance with fire related ordinances and provide education and enforcement to achieve compliance
2. Assess community needs for achieving compliance with fire related ordinances to include plans and implementation strategies in support of private property fuels mitigation, green waste hauling, and related activities*
3. Engage the community through the Fire Safety Advisory Committee providing direct and routine outreach to the community including local Firewise groups
4. Develop implementation strategies for the MOU for Fire Prevention and Mitigation between the City and Nevada County should Measure V pass and go into effect in 2023
5. Pursue the development of a Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) with a Nevada City specific annex
6. Evaluate the need for and benefits of an Urban Forestry Plan for the City
7. Actively pursue grants for a wide array of fire related activities including prevention, education, mitigation, response and recovery
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: Fire Safety Advisory
Councilmember Ceci
Councilmember Kline
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 11 Maintenance of cost efficient, reliable, resilient, and sustainable drinking and irrigation water sources
GOALS
1. Develop plan for enhanced technology for meters, leak detection and system enhancements*
2. Evaluate the impact of vegetation overgrowth and fire risk on water supply and resiliency
3. Coordinate with the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) for potential regional projects, economies of scale and funding sources
4. Engagement
5. Evaluate options to retain and store additional water rights
6. Evaluate options for the use of untreated irrigation water
7. Actively pursue grants
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: NOT YET ASSIGNED
TBD
TBD
Business, industry, and cannabis support
GOALS
1. Pursue a vacant storefronts mitigation program
2. Work with the Chamber of Commerce for citywide business support
3. Work with the Cannabis Industry on continued industry development
4. Engagement all city business acknowledging the variation in needs and demands throughout the City
5. Create an economic development plan for the City*
6. Actively pursue grants including Economic Development partnership opportunities and the Cannabis Equity Grant Program
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Ceci
Councilmember Kline
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 12
Arts, Culture, and Diversity
GOALS
1. Consider the role and impact of the Nisenan and their culture in seeking to expand arts, culture and diversity in Nevada City
2. Develop a public art process including an enabling ordinance
3. Create a 7-Hills master plan for rebranding and implement the plans findings*
4. Engage the arts community and all stakeholders in identifying the unique vibrancy of Nevada City and how to maintain and expand it.
5. Create and implement a stakeholder communications plan to include online social media, mailers, meetings, and workshops to meet both the City and stakeholder needs*
6. Actively pursue grants
COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: Arts & Cultural District
Vice Mayor Fernández
Councilmember Kline
Parking, Roads, Right-of-Way, and other public and contracted infrastructure GOALS
1. Review the previous Old Airport Plan and make recommendations to reengage in the plan or pursue alternatives
2. Complete the parking study and seek City Council approval for a comprehensive plan to address parking, metering, rates, EV charging
3. Engage stakeholders in the prioritization of future projects
4. Establish an emergency and routine service mutual aid and assistance-by-hire agreement with the County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID)
5. Review the existing Water / Wastewater Master Plan and update the plan
6. Reconfigure the citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to align with the strategic plan and funding opportunities
7. Develop a master list of grant projects for all City departments and actively pursue City Council adopted projects consistent with the CIP and the strategic plan*
8. Explore options for a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan* COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: Parking
Councilmember Petersen
Councilmember Ceci
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 13 Parks, Open Space, Recreation, Programming, and Community Facilities GOALS
1. Engage the Nisenan in the branding and art aspects of parks related activities
2. Integrate parks related billing and facilities rentals into new City finance system
3. Explore the use of non-treated water for irrigation in parks on opens space
4. Engage the community in a parks, open space, recreation, and community facilities needs analysis*
5. Review the existing Parks Master Plan and update the plan to include potential new sites and amenities*
6. Coordinate with newly formed County of Nevada Parks and Recreation Department
7. Explore opportunities for a parks district, regional park and trails approach, or other amenities and/or revenue enhancing activities
8. Actively pursue grants including Prop 68 grants and regional partnership grant opportunities COMMITTEE ASSIGNED: NOT YET ASSIGNED
TBD
TBD
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 14 NEXT STEPS: Developing Objectives and Tasks to Implement the Strategic Plan • This DRAFT Strategic Plan will be reviewed at the City Council meeting on October 12, 2022, where the City Council will provide comment on the Goals within each Strategic Initiative, the use of City Council Committees to solicit additional stakeholder input on Objectives to meet Goals within each Strategic Initiative, the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address identified goals, and any other changes to the document.
• A FINAL Strategic Plan including Objectives for each Goal will be considered for adoption of the City Council by the November 9, 2022, City Council Meeting.
• Work will begin on Objectives that have near-term completion deadlines upon adoption of the plan. • The City’s Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget will include tasks and objectives assigned to specific departments to execute the Goals of the Strategic Plan under established timelines. • Progress will be reported on achievements within the Strategic Plan will be reported within each Budget and Mid-Year Budget process and the City Council will review and update the Strategic Plan under the same intervals or more frequently if needed.
City of Nevada City Proposed Strategic Plan 2022-2027 15
From: Barbara Larsen <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 10:11 AM
To: Public Comment <[email protected]>
Subject: Fw: In favor Measure W
------ Forwarded Message ------
From: "Barbara Larsen" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: 9/28/2022 10:07:00 AM
Subject: In favor Measure W
Dear Honorable City Council Members:
We have lived in Nevada County for 45 years. In the late 70s we were live-in caregivers for Savory Ford. Savory was born in Nevada City (West Broad St.) in 1892. Her mother was born in Nevada City as well, and her father, Tom, was district attorney. Savory taught 4th grade at the NC Elementary School for forty years. She was our docent regarding the history of Nevada County; and her home represented the architectural design that we so identify with as true Nevada City.
Let's keep the integrity of our precious historical district. Let's acknowledge the shoulders we are standing on whose history we honor. Let's have the courage to say this is sacred ground and support Measure W.
Thank you,
Barbara and Bill Larsen
From: Jennifer Ray <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:16 PM
To: Public Comment <[email protected]>
Subject: Support Measure W
We all support Measure W which not only protects our historic neighborhoods but also is a smart move re exiting in the event of fire.
Nevada city roads and street are not built for large numbers. More houses in historic neighborhoods bring more cars and traffic.
( we have not yet begun to experience the traffic problems fro Cashins field) Have we learned nothing from the Paradise fire?
Let’s not be stupid short sighted. Limit houses in historic neighborhoods- it is the right thing for Nevada City.
Jennifer M Ray PhD,
Former council member and mayor
Allen B. Poirson, Ph.D
Calais V. Poirson
We are all registered to vote in Nevada City
www.drjenniferray.com
email: [email protected]
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From: Tom Farrell <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:20 PM
To: Public Comment <[email protected]>
Subject: Yes on W
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Measure W makes sense. What makes our town so precious is that we have real neighborhoods.
Measure W discourages the real estate industry from crass in-fills to satisfy commuters from Auburn and Sacramento seeking cheaper housing.
Measure W takes nothing away and adds no new burdens.
Yes on W.
From: Jessica Subotnik <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2022 1:41 PM
To: Public Comment <[email protected]>
Subject: Support of Measure W
Dear Councilmembers,
I am strongly in favor of Measure W. I agree with the City report conclusion that W imposes no new design rules for residents, but protects the thoughtful planning requirements that are already in place and have served for so long to maintain the beauty and charm of our city. I believe we need Measure W's legal exemption from SB9 to preserve the historical character of our neighborhoods and prevent over population density which could be disastrous on many levels.
Thank you for your attention.
Jessica Subotnik
316 Jordan Street
Nevada City
From: Dick Heitzman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2022 4:58 PM
To: Public Comment <[email protected]>
Subject: Measuure W
To Honorable Members Nevada City City Council:
This letter is arriving late, but i hope all members will read this.
My name is George Heitzman, and i live at 220 Tribulation Trail and am the owner of same property I am in favor of Measure W. The single most important aspect of measure W is that it preserves Architectural Review by the Planning Commission of ADU'S. If it fails to pass, when permits for ADUS are submitted , they are only subject to "Staff Review". Staff employees are not the same as thoughtfully appointed members from each councilman, with diverse artistic and practical views. I fear this 'STAFF REVIEW PROCESS" will simply be a rubber stamp approval as long as building codes are followed.
What has attracted new residents to our area is the unique character of Nevada City (not the only reason but often a primary reason). The town and its immediate environs have many Victorian, Craftsman and other unique architectural styles that have been preserved, and upgraded , I do not object to the Senate Bill's allowance of additional ADUS, i think eliminating their review by the planning commission is a HUGE mistake. If you want a taste of lack of architectural review, there are several cities in Idaho and Montana that have ignored architectural review. I would be happy to give you a list. Take a drive thru Bozeman
Respectfully submitted
George Heitzman
September 27, 2022
Attn. Nevada City Council
317 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Re. Measure W
Nevada City
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City’s report on Measure W.
We are pleased to see that the report agrees with our interpretation of a number of issues that our opposition has muddied. Most importantly, the report notes and we quote: “the current process for the erection or exterior alteration of any building or structures, and for the removal, demolition, or razing of structures in the HND, would not change. These activities would continue to require discretionary architectural review in conformance with Chapter 15.12 for pre-WWII buildings. Similarly, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units would continue to be exempt from architectural review…” (Goldfarb Lipman report, page 6, para 4)
Bullet 1
The report also notes that the HND is consistent with the General Plan. The report notes the emphasis of the Plan on historic preservation as a “primary” community goal and that the "Single Family Residential" classification is intended in part for "Historic or other sensitive single family neighborhoods inappropriate for increased densities." The report notes additional general plan goals calling for maintaining the dominance of the city’s nineteenth-century historical period and allowing new development that is complementary to its context. (Goldfarb Lipman report, page 8, para 1)
City Council
September 27, 2022
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Bullets 2 and 3
We agree with the report’s conclusion that the Initiative is consistent with the General Plan, including the Housing Element. The minor difference of opinion on the Housing Element wording that the attorney claims on page 8 para 5 of the Goldfarb report is just that, a minor difference of opinion.
In response to the report’s discussion of whether or not architectural review is discretionary for residential projects we would like to point out the following: Discretionary design review has been eliminated for SB 9 projects in the HND unless W is adopted. Discretionary and ministerial design review are currently allowed on various portions of all other proposed residential projects, for instance paint color goes to the City Planner for ministerial review. However, the bulk of design review is done by the Planning Commission via discretionary review per 17.88.040 and 15.12. We all know this. The Planning Commission does not just “check” for Mother Lode architecture in its review. They use the guidelines and the ordinances to review most elements of the project. And because it is before the Planning Commission, the review is discretionary in nature and its decision can be appealed to the City Council. However, the report did finally conclude that the Housing Element overall supports the existing architectural review process and so the initiative wording on this issue does not create an inconsistency with the Housing Element. We agree. Thank you.
Bullet 4
We agree that the Legislature provided broad authority to local jurisdictions to adopt historic districts. To the extent that the Attorney General has proposed more specific guidance, the proposed HND would also meet the Attorney General’s standards for historic districts exempt from SB 9. Earlier this year, the Attorney General applauded the City of Pasadena’s SB 9 ordinance,1 which exempts historic districts that meet local historic, local landmark, state, or national historic designation.2 Similar to Pasadena’s ordinance approved by the Attorney General, Measure W would meet the Attorney General’s standards for SB 9 exemption, because it establishes pursuant to a city ordinance a local historic district of neighborhoods that are mostly composed of properties at least 50 years old, most constructed before the start of World War II (WWII) in 1942 and many built in the Mother Lode style of the 1800s.
1 State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, “Attorney General Bonta Applauds Move by Pasadena City Council to Come Into Compliance with SB 9,” (May 10, 2022), https://oag.ca.gov/news/press‐releases/attorney‐general‐bonta‐ applauds‐move‐pasadena‐city‐council‐come‐compliance‐sb‐9. 2 City of Pasadena, 17.22.050(G) ‐ Two‐Unit Developments in Single‐Family Residential Zones, https://library.municode.com/ca/pasadena/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZOCO_ART2ZODIALLAUSZOECST_CH17.22REZO DI_17.22.050RSRMDIADDEST (emphasis added).
City Council
September 27, 2022
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Unlike non-historic properties that the Attorney General was concerned could receive landmark designation in Pasadena, HND properties are empirically historic and align with National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) designation requirements. To be listed in the NRHP, historic properties must have a “quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association,” and meet one of four NRHP criteria for designation.3 Properties are generally not eligible if they have achieved significance within the past 50 years.4 According to an architectural historian and historic researcher, HND properties are eligible for NRHP listing because most are at least 50 years old, retain integrity, and meet NRHP Criterion A: “are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history.”5 In an architectural survey of 804 properties within the HND, 89 percent of the properties (716 homes) were observed to be 50 years or older.6 About 36 percent (295 homes) were built before 1906, 35 percent (288 homes) were built before WWII, 16.5 percent (133 homes) built after WWII that were 50 years or older, and only 11 percent (88 homes) were less than 50 years old.7 These properties “reflect the importance of mining to the economy in Nevada City’s earlier history; most Nevada City mining activity ceased at the close of World War II due to increased technology and labor costs, and the relatively low fixed price of gold.”8 The
historical assessment further recommends that the properties be designated as a historic neighborhood, rather than individual historic homes, because they were laid out alongside roads that existed in the original Townsite, mostly between 1850 and 1972.9
Bullet 5
We agree with the report’s summary of potential units which were worded as to number of units reduced by W since SB 9’s density increases are now in effect. Said another way, with a lot split, SB 9 allows a total of 4 primary units where there was one and additionally up to 4 accessory units where 2 were originally allowed.
3 U.S. Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service Cultural Resources, National Register of Historic Places, National Register Bulletin #15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (1997), p. 2, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB‐15_web508.pdf. 4 Id.
5 NC Historic Neighborhoods, Memorandum in Support of Proposed Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative, (June 21, 2022), p. 3, https://nchistoricneighborhood.com/historic‐arhcitect‐report. 6 Id. at 2, 4.
7 Id. at 3.
8 Id. at 3.
9 Id. at 2.
City Council
September 27, 2022
Page Four
Bullet 6 – the issue of fair housing
Measure W aims to preserve the historic character of a portion of Nevada City’s single family homes and does not limit the city’s duty to affirmatively further fair housing. HND property owners will remain eligible to build up to two accessory dwelling units on each lot. Measure W is limited to the properties within the HND and does not affect other areas of the city. Nor does Measure W affect current zoning or Nevada City’s ability to change the zoning designation of single-family zoned areas to multifamily zoning.
SB 9 unit expectation analysis
The staff analysis of potential SB 9 units is at best, theoretical. The first conclusion of 113 potential new SB 9 units in the HND is low. It will be much more when you include the entire city and future growth. However, the final conclusion - 31 SB 9 units, is extremely low given market forces in this highly desirable town, and the experience in other cities over time.
The bottom line is do you want an SB 9 project to fill up the back yard next-door, with a driveway running down the length of your property to access it, plus possible additional units in the side yard? Then there is the ever-present problem of folks with multiple cars parking on the street, rather than on site. The long-term effects of SB 9 are much better suited to big city neighborhoods than a small town’s neighborhoods, such as we enjoy here.
The City of Grass Valley already has a historic district that exempts its neighborhoods from SB 9.
It is larger than our proposed HND and has more buildings, because it is a larger city. But it essentially has the same effect as Measure W. Let’s follow Grass Valley’s lead and do our part in continuing to build on the hard work and success of those who came before us in protecting these special places.
In conclusion, the HND only exempts the older, surveyed neighborhoods from SB 9. SB 9 will still be in effect in the rest of the City. Measure W has no new design rules within or outside of the HND. The Downtown Historic District rules do not apply in the HND. The City report agrees with each of these statements.
Sincerely,
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Daniel R. Ketcham
President Board of Directors
(530) 477-8056
[email protected]
From: Pauli Halstead
To: Public Comment
Subject: Resubmission of Public Comment
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 11:44:06 AM
Attachments: Public Comment, October 12th.doc
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Pauline Halstead
423 South Pine St.
Nevada City, Ca 95959
home: 530-265-6704
1 Public Comment, October 12th
The Video Monday, Oct. 3rd, League of Women Voters forum, question and answers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh46Tma9pNU
At the 51minute mark the question was concerning the city council’s ability to expand the HND, at will, without a vote of the people.
Duane’s response was…
“That’s really what this is about. The long game of the Initiative is that down the line, certain individuals that can recruit city council candidates or can run their campaigns, to get them in office, if they have the ear of just three city council members, once this passes, or if this were to pass, they can always come in and add another restriction here or another restriction there, pretty much unlimited and ongoing, until we are restricted out of any quality of life. And you can’t undo it without another expensive ballot measure.
That’s the key here, if W passes. He or ‘She’ who controls the council, controls our future.
Jim Khatami’s response..
“Is there some kind of conspiracy”?
“The majority of the council can do a lot of things, and in fact, with measure W, when we introduced it, we would really have preferred if the majority of the council had passed an ordinance and would have spared us a lot of the angst this is causing. If they had passed an ordinance, if they had recognized the threat of SB9, and passed an ordinance, we wouldn’t be going through this process.
The Initiative states “We petition you (the City Clerk) to submit this measure to the City Council of the City of Nevada City for adoption without change, or for submission of the measure to the voters of the City of Nevada City at the earlies election for which it qualifies.
On page 1 of the Initiative, it states:
“This HND policy and combining district overlay may no be amended except by a vote of the people (another ballot measure). Nonetheless, the City Council may add qualifying neighborhoods to expand the HND without a vote of the people.” The obvious plan by those folks who drafted the Initiative, was to have three voting members of the city council adopt the measure without change, thus automatically changing the General Plan and the Municipal Code. The newly elected council member, who has the Yes on W signs in his front yard was to be that deciding vote. It was only because certain members of the community got a whiff of the impending August 10th 2 vote, and were able to begin to mount an opposition that the vote was headed off at the pass. Realizing this pushback, the three potential “deciders” voted to put the measure on the ballot instead of adopting it.
This must never happen again where a small group of influential folks have the ability to pack the city council in order to promote an agenda which will affect the rest of the community without public noticing and hearings. The city needs to adopt a written protocol for amending a General Plan, like other cities in California.
Pauli Halstead
423 South Pine St.
From: Pauli Halstead
To: Public Comment
Subject: Additional Public Comment
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 11:42:37 AM
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Here is the Report which is on the Yes on W website.
https://nchistoricneighborhood.com/historic-arhcitect-report https://nchistoricneighborhood.com/ (Click on More to see the Report) On May 2 & 3, Laurie Obherholtzer, Cathy Wilcox-Barnes, & architectural historian, Judith Marvin, conducted a "windshield survey", (from their car), to identify historical homes in Nevada City. None of these homes are currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places, (NRHP) or the California Register of Historical Resources, as is our downtown Historic District.
Evaluating each home and building individually, (with the knowledge and permission of the owner), is the Gold Standard for historic designation. This has not been done in the case of the Historical Neighborhoods District Initiative and Measure W.
Pasadena's "ordinance", not an initiative, was modified, (the city council had to work with the State Attorney General), to verify the historical designation of each home.
Grass Valley, in 2009-2010, did the work of registering their historic homes. Grass Valley has the binders on this work. Therefore Grass Valley can legitimately claim the historical exemption from SB9
The homes in the proposed HND are not registered Nationally or in California. For three women to be able to drive around town and identify homes they "think" should be designated historic, and then try to foist this "analysis" on unsuspecting property owners is unethical and bordering on illegal. I am sure the Attorney General will see it this way as well.
Just sayin'
Pauli
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Pauline Halstead
423 South Pine St.
Nevada City, Ca 95959
home: 530-265-6704
From: Miriam Morris
To: Public Comment
Subject: Unagendized public comment and Items 8, 9, and 10 Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 1:43:26 PM
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Dear Council Members,
First, I want to thank you for ordering and discussing the Independent Study of possible impacts of Measure W. I am hopeful residents will understand the very real danger of this badly thought out initiative. The extremely likely litigation with the state and the inability to be flexible in our residential zoning are both excellent reasons to vote No on W.
Item 8: Thank you to Chief Foss for the shift in the department and the positive effects it has had in the community.
People are noticing. I would love to see even more foot patrol and officers who acknowledge the public from their patrol cars.
Item 9: Please add as conditions for the Haven license maintaining the area around both doors and environs litterfree. Often the morning after Haven events, there are numerous butts outside the doors and in the gutters.
Item 10: I am very pleased to see the attention sustainable practices is getting in the strategic plan. Please consider adding under Climate Change resilience an annual city tree checkup and care plan. The Chinese Pistache trees in Commercial Street parking lot are slowly (and not-so-slowly) being killed by cars parking into them and poor pruning practices. The city tends to ignore trees until they are too damaged or ill to save. Trees are of vital importance and we need to care for them better.
On Thursday, the Planning Commission is being asked to approve three city tree removals: an amazing ancient chestnut on Spring Street, and two sugar maples on Main. I am hoping an alternative solution can be found for the chestnut, and maybe the sugar maples could have been saved with better care in the past.
Thank you.
Miriam Morris
Nevada City
From: Qayyuma Didomenico
To: Public Comment
Subject: Opposition letter to measure W
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 9:27:03 PM
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Yo whom it May Concern,
I am among the Nevada City residents who oppose Measure W. This measure is an attempt to further restrict Homeowner's Property Rights in order to solve a non-existing problem. It also is A bad president to set that privately owned residential property can be classified historic landmark’s without the consent of the owner. Without even notification to each property owner informing them of measure W and it’s effect on their property. This is a drastic over reach of power and disrespectful to all property owners who will be effected.
Measure W makes it more expensive and difficult for homeowners to maintain their property's historic qualities.
We already have regulations and processes to protect the truly historic portion of Nevada City which maintains the city's historical charm.
It is my understanding that out of 869 properties that would be affected by measure W only 40-70 of them have the potential ability to do an SB9 subdivision. This being said, the property owner would have want to to this and be able to afford such an undertaking. It’s just not going to happen! I being one of those 40-70 properties will not be doing so.
It is also my understanding that there are current regulations in place for certain residential neighborhoods that would further restrict the ability to do an SB9 split.
The District Attorney's Office has made it abundantly clear that: trying to subvert SB9 outside the set parameters within SB9 would be challenged in court. So if measure W passes Nevada city will inevitably be dealing with a lawsuit from the state. The city will inevitably lose such a lawsuit as measure W is a direct violation of SB9 Parameters. Furthermore the way measure W is is written it would not allow the city to back out. Meaning there is no way to avoid such a lawsuit when it comes. A lawsuit from the state has the potential to bankrupt the city.
Bankruptcy is not to be taken lightly! It would mean that there would be no city services or funding. Another Burden for the residence of Nevada city to deal with while simply trying to live good lives and make ends met in the current recession.
Measure W can not be compared to either Pasadena or Grass Valley. Unfortunately, the San Francisco law firm that has advised the proponents of Measure W did not do their homework it would seam. My understanding is that Pasadena ended up backing out of their proposed measure, avoiding a lawsuit and negotiating with the state. Which I have stated earlier, the way measure W is written that would not be an option for Nevada city.
There is currently a housing shortage in Nevada City which Measure W does not deal with.
Every year Nevada City loses young adult talent because there are not any rentals available.
With them goes their talents, capabilities and inspirations. The young adults hold the key to the future of the city and should be valued as such. Nevada City has changed many times over the past 170 years and Measure W is an attempt to stop that natural change curve and move the city backwards. Not only Will Nevada city continue to lose its young talented adults but it will also be losing incoming young families. Measure W directly stops the vibrant growth and diversity this city has had the fortune of experiencing over the past decade. It would inevitably keep Nevada city old and white.
I truly hope measure W does not pass and we can continue to be an ever growing community that is vibrant and diverse.
Thank you for taking the time to read this long letter and please excuse me if some of my information is a little bit off.
Qayyuma DiDomenico
327 Long Street
Nevada City, Ca 95959
Qayyuma DiDomenico she/her | 415.730.2919
[email protected]
“Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. “ -James Baldwin
From: Jack
To: Public Comment
Subject: Fwd: No on Initiative W
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:34:27 AM
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My Wife and I are among the Nevada City residents who oppose Measure W. This measure is an attempt to further restrict Homeowner's Property Rights in order to solve a non-existing problem.
The proponents of this measure are chasing their tails. Measure W makes it more expensive and difficult for homeowners to maintain their property's historic quality.
We already have regulations and processes to protect the truly historic portion of Nevada City which maintains the city's little town charm.
The District Attorney's Office has made it abundantly clear that: trying to subvert SB 9 outside the set parameters within SB 9 would be challenged in court.
Measure W can not be compared to either Pasadena or Grass Valley. Unfortunately, the San Francisco law firm that has advised the proponents of Measure W that Nevada City has the same set of circumstances as Pasadena and Grass Valley did not do their homework.
There is currently a housing shortage in Nevada City which Measure W does not deal with.
Every year Nevada City loses young adult talent because there are not any rentals available.
With them goes their talents, capabilities and inspirations. The young adults are in whose hands the future lies.
Nevada City has needed to change many times over the past 170 years.
Jack and Dianne DiDomenico
219 Gethsemane Street
Nevada City, Ca 95959