CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2023
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REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Vice-Mayor Fernàndez, Council Members Petersen, Kline, and Ceci
Absent: Mayor Fleming
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Action: Motion by Kline, seconded by Ceci to adopt the Agenda for April 26, 2023 Meeting (Approved 4-0) Fernàndez, 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.
PRESENTATIONS
In Memoriam:Beryl P. Robinson Jr.
Proclamation: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Espirituart Gallery Café Proclamation: 54th Annual Municipal Clerks Week April 30 - May 6, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Action Minutes April 12, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Fire Activity Report - February 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
3. Business Development Fee Waiver Program Activity Report February 2023 Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
1 4. Consideration of Resolution 2023-17: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2023-11 and Approving the Appointment of City Council Members to Internal and External Committees and Regional Bodies Through June 30, 2023, to Appoint a Councilmember as the Alternate to the Pioneer Community Energy JPA Board
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution
5. Consideration of the Fire Safety Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Appointment of the Nancy Weber to Fill the Vacant Committee Member Position Through the Term Ending September 15, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the appointment
6. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-04: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California, Adding Chapter 8.05 ("Vacant Building and Storefront Nuisances") to Title 8 ("Health and Safety") to the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Vacant Building and Storefront Nuisances Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt the ordinance Action: Motion by Petersen, Seconded by Ceci to approve items 1-6 on Consent (Approved 4-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline, and Ceci
BUSINESS
7. Consideration of a Request from Magic Lantern Corporation DBA Nevada City Film Festival for Monetary Sponsorship in the Amount of $2500 for the Nevada City Film Festival and for Fee Waiver of $1130 for Use of the Pioneer Park Bandshell and Adjacent Field for the "Movies Under the Pines" Outdoor Film Exhibition on June 23, July 7, and July 28, 2023 Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from the applicant, review, approve, and authorize the sponsorship and fee waiver
Action: Motion by Kline, Seconded by Petersen to receive a presentation from the applicant, review, approve, and authorize the sponsorship and fee waiver (Approved 4-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline, and Ceci
8. Consideration of a Contract with Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation to Develop a Cannabis Equity Assessment and Program in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,000 Recommended Action: Approve the contract
Action: Motion by Kline, Seconded by Ceci to Approve the contract with Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation to Develop a Cannabis Equity Assessment and Program in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,000
(Approved 4-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline, and Ceci
9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-16: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California Authorizing Submission of an Application for Funding Under the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program, Certifying Use of a Future Award of Local Housing Trust Funds (LHTF) in Accordance with Applicable State and Federal Statutes, Rules, Regulations, and Laws Regarding the LHTF Program, Compliance With any and all Contracts With the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Complying With Matching Requirements Under the LHTF Award, and Authorizing the Western Nevada County 2 Regional Housing Trust Fund to act as Trustee in Connection with the Funds on Eligible Projects; and Authorize Appropriation of $10,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be used as Matching Funds for the LHTF application
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution and authorize the ARPA appropriations Action: Motion by Ceci, Seconded by Petersen to Adopt the resolution and authorize the ARPA appropriations
(Approved 4-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Kline, and Ceci
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 7:38 PM
AYES: Fleming, Fernàndez, Petersen, Ceci
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Kline
Doug Fleming, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE NEVADA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S FY 2022/23 OVERALL
WORK PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on November 21, 1991, the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Nevada City with the Nevada County Transportation Commission relating to regional transportation planning; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the above referenced Memorandum of Understanding, the Nevada County Transportation Commission has submitted the projects to be included in its FY 2023\24 Overall Work Program for the review and approval of the Council of the City of Nevada City.;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Nevada City, as follows:
1. That the Council hereby acknowledges its approval of the projects proposed for inclusion in the FY 2023/24 Overall Work Program of the Nevada County Transportation Commission as submitted.
2. That the Council encourages the Nevada County Transportation Commission to continue its efforts to coordinate the regional transportation planning process and to work closely with the staff of the City of Nevada City to identify and resolve issues that are of common concern.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10#h day of May 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: FLEMING, FERNÂNDEZ, PETERSEN, CECI
NOES:
ABSENT: KLINE
ABSTAIN:
Doug Fleming,
ATTEST:
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Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk