City of Nevada City
City Council
REGULAR MEETING
City Hall – Beryl P. Robinson, Jr. Conference Room
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
WEDNESDAY August 23, 2023 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.
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
Gary Petersen, Vice Mayor Doug Fleming, Council Member
Adam Kline, Council Member Lou Ceci, Council Member
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
The public is encouraged to participate in 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. Observing this meeting live from the City of Nevada City YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSQwrXtey12YIl3IbyGMYQ
3. 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 “Raise Hand”. If joining by internet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89009138474 If joining by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474, dial *9 (push the asterisks button followed by the five button) 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, i.e.: 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 Fernández
_____ Vice-Mayor Petersen
_____ Councilmember Fleming
_____ 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 threeminute 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
Proclamation: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Wellness Way
Presentation: City Hall Fruit and Vegetable Stand (Edible Food Recovery and Composting) Holiday Recognition: Labor Day
Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month September 2023
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-minute 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 August 9, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Fire Activity Report – July 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
3. Consideration of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Annual Report for the Calendar Year 2022 Reporting Period.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
4. Consideration of the Special Event Street Closure Request for the NCCAT Event “Day of Stories” Organized by Community Beyond Violence Recommended Action: Review, approve, and authorize the special event street closure requests per the submitted application
5. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance 2023-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Amending Section 17.68.080 of Chapter 17.68 (“Combining District Regulations”) and Section 17.80.190 of Chapter 17.80 (“Development Performance Standards”) Both of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Internally Illuminated and Electronic Signs
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt the ordinance CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD (if needed): Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be discussed individually with action taken by separate motion.
BUSINESS
6. Consideration of an Update on the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade Organized by Community Asian Theater (CATS).
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the approved special event.
7. Consideration of an Update on and Recommendations for Softscape Elements on the Commercial Street Reconstruction Project
Recommended Action: Receive an update and provide direction on the softscape elements
8. Consideration of Approval of Pilot Fuels Abatement Project on the Drummond and Monroe Street Slivers
Recommended Action: Approve the project.
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, Sean Grayson, City Manager for the City of Nevada City, declare that the foregoing agenda for the August 23, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Nevada City City Council was posted August 18, 2023, at the entrance of City Hall. The agenda, along with staff reports, is also posted on the City’s website.
Signed August 18, 2023, at Nevada City, California
____________________________________________________________ Sean Grayson, City Manager
City of Nevada City
City Council
REGULAR MEETING
City Hall – Beryl P. Robinson, Jr. Conference Room
317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
WEDNESDAY August 23, 2023 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.
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
Gary Petersen, Vice Mayor Doug Fleming, Council Member
Adam Kline, Council Member Lou Ceci, Council Member
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
The public is encouraged to participate in 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. Observing this meeting live from the City of Nevada City YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSQwrXtey12YIl3IbyGMYQ
3. 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 “Raise Hand”. If joining by internet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89009138474 If joining by telephone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 890 0913 8474, dial *9 (push the asterisks button followed by the five button) 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, i.e.: 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 Fernández
_____ Vice-Mayor Petersen
_____ Councilmember Fleming
_____ 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 threeminute 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
Proclamation: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Wellness Way
Presentation: City Hall Fruit and Vegetable Stand (Edible Food Recovery and Composting) Holiday Recognition: Labor Day
Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month September 2023
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-minute 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 August 9, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Fire Activity Report – July 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
3. Consideration of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Annual Report for the Calendar Year 2022 Reporting Period.
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
4. Consideration of the Special Event Street Closure Request for the NCCAT Event “Day of Stories” Organized by Community Beyond Violence Recommended Action: Review, approve, and authorize the special event street closure requests per the submitted application
5. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance 2023-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Amending Section 17.68.080 of Chapter 17.68 (“Combining District Regulations”) and Section 17.80.190 of Chapter 17.80 (“Development Performance Standards”) Both of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Internally Illuminated and Electronic Signs
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt the ordinance CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD (if needed): Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be discussed individually with action taken by separate motion.
BUSINESS
6. Consideration of an Update on the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade Organized by Community Asian Theater (CATS).
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the approved special event.
7. Consideration of an Update on and Recommendations for Softscape Elements on the Commercial Street Reconstruction Project
Recommended Action: Receive an update and provide direction on the softscape elements
8. Consideration of Approval of Pilot Fuels Abatement Project on the Drummond and Monroe Street Slivers
Recommended Action: Approve the project.
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, Sean Grayson, City Manager for the City of Nevada City, declare that the foregoing agenda for the August 23, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Nevada City City Council was posted August 18, 2023, at the entrance of City Hall. The agenda, along with staff reports, is also posted on the City’s website.
Signed August 18, 2023, at Nevada City, California
____________________________________________________________ Sean Grayson, City Manager
PROCLAMATION
Honoring the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of
The Wellness Way
WHEREAS, business initiation, development, growth, and expansion are important threads that bind strong communities, and Rainbow Rocket Marketplace is open for business at 101 Broad Street; and WHEREAS, The Wellness Way, is opening a clinic at 355 Providence Mine Road in the Seven Hills District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thor Clemens is the owner and provide responsible for The Wellness Way; and WHEREAS, Dr. Clemens notes, “The Wellness Way embodies chiropractic philosophy in a holistic healthcare package”; and
WHEREAS, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at The Wellness Way on Thursday September 7, 2023, at 5pm; and
WHEREAS, the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be an opportunity for the City, community, visitors, and other businesses to visit and enjoy The Wellness Way; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Nevada City wish to recognize and applaud businesses as investors in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Nevada City does hereby honor the opening of The Wellness Way and urges those who visit, live, work, and play in Nevada City to seek wellness locally by patronizing The Wellness Way and all of our Nevada City businesses, or by attending the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7, 2023.
Dated this 23rd day of August 2023
______________________________________
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
HOLIDAY RECOGNITION
Labor Day 2023
On Labor Day, the City of Nevada City honors the working people who support our community, fuel our prosperity, and drive our unique and growing economy.
Our nation, state, and region owe a great debt to workers in a myriad of fields and jobs that have sustained us through truly unprecedented times.
Nevada City has a long history of a diverse and dynamic workforce working in almost every sector recognized by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From tourism to mining; from agriculture to art; from hightech to custom handcrafted creations; the Nevada City workforce is unique and wonderful.
The City’s strategic plan includes a Business Initiative that seeks to support businesses, industries, and those that work in the community. The strategic plan also includes a Housing Initiative that seeks to support workforce housing especially for those who work in our community but cannot live year.
The City is committed to continuing to curate its eclectic mix of businesses, expand access to good jobs, secure safe and healthy workplaces and create new pathways for upward mobility.
This September 4th, 2023, Nevada City will observe Labor Day in honor of the hard work, energy, and innovation exhibited by our local workforce.
Dated this 23rd day of August 2023
______________________________________
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
PROCLAMATION
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 2023
WHEREAS, September is known around the United States as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and is intended to help promote awareness surrounding each of the Suicide Prevention resources available to us and our community. The simple goal is to learn how to help those around us and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm; and WHEREAS, the health and well-being of those who live, work, play and thrive in Nevada City is of utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, suicide is a human tragedy and suicide, and suicidal thoughts transcend socioeconomic status, age, gender, and ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the leading cause of death for active-duty firefighter and police officers at twice the national average and suicide is the leading cause of death for active-duty military members at nearly four times the death rate occurring during military operations; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ persons are placed at higher risk for suicidal thoughts when mistreated or stigmatized and LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to seriously consider suicide, to make a plan for suicide, and to attempt suicide versus their peers; and
WHEREAS, Nevada City faces the same challenges as other cities in terms of suicide but chooses to publicly state and place our full support behind local educators, mental health professionals, athletic coaches, pack leaders, teachers, police officers, family members, friends, and parents, as partners in supporting our community in simply being available to one another; and WHEREAS, we encourage all residents to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their family, friends, and neighbors over the next few days and weeks and to genuinely convey their appreciation for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate. A simple phone call, message, handshake, or hug can go a long way towards helping someone.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Nevada City does hereby recognize September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Dated this 13th day of July 2023
______________________________________
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
1 CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUG 09, 2023
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 Fernandez, Councilmembers Petersen, Kline, Ceci ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Petersen to adopt the Agenda for August 09, 2023 Meeting (Approved 5-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Fleming, Kline, Ceci 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 July 13, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Action Minutes July 27, 2023, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
3. Accounts Payable – July 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
4. Police Activity Report July 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
5. Building Activity Report July 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
6. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance 2023-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California Amending Sections 18.01.060, 17.30.080, 16.04.054,
17.30.020,17.32.020, 17.36.020, 17.40.020, 17.52.020, 17.12.125, 17.80.030, 17.12.090,
17.12.130, and Repealing Section 17.68.025 in Order to Update the City of Nevada City 2 Municipal Code to be Consistent With Goals, Objectives, Polices, and Programs Adopted as Part of the 2019-2027 Housing Element
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt the ordinance Action: Motion by Kline, Seconded by Fleming, to approve items 1 through 6 on Consent (Approved 5-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Fleming, Kline, Ceci
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Conduct a Public Hearing in Consideration of Ordinance 2023-07: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Amending Section 17.68.080 of Chapter 17.68 (“Combining District Regulations”) and Section 17.80.190 of Chapter 17.80 (“Development Performance Standards”) Both of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Internally Illuminated and Electronic Signs
Recommended Action: Hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for August 23, 2023 Action: Motion by Petersen, Seconded by Kline to approve hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption for August 23, 2023
(Approved 5-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Fleming, Kline, Ceci
BUSINESS
8. Provide Direction on a Framework for Establishing a Public Arts Commission Recommended Action: Provide direction for future consideration of an ordinance.
9. Consideration of Award of Contract with Golden State Bridge Inc. in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $7,685,504.40 for Nevada Street Bridge Replacement; Authorize a Project Contingency of 10%, Not-To-Exceed $768,550; 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 Fleming, Seconded by Petersen to Award the contract, authorize the contingency, and authorize the City Manager to execute related documents (Approved 5-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Fleming, Kline, Ceci
10. Consideration of Award of Professional Services Contract with NV5, Inc. for Supplemental Inspection Services for Nevada Street Bridge Replacement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $321,405 and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Contract Recommended Action: Award of Professional Services Contract for Supplemental Inspection Services and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract Action: Motion by Ceci, Seconded by Petersen to Award of Professional Services Contract for Supplemental Inspection Services and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract (Approved 5-0) Fernàndez, Petersen, Fleming, Kline, Ceci CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 7:57 PM
3 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Daniela Fernàndez, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Niel Locke, City Clerk
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 02
Subject: Fire Activity Report – July 2023
From: Sam Goodspeed, Division Chief
Date: August 16, 2023
Reviewed & Approved: STG
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
The attached Fire Activity Report reviews the monthly responses for Nevada City Fire Station 5.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Outside Unit Responses to Nevada City
Station 5 Incident Type Summary Report
Station 5 Response by District
City of Nevada City Incident Type Report
Basic Incident Date Time:
Basic Incident Zone/District Number (Fd1.32):
Apparatus Resource Id (Fd18.1):
Elite grsnev Outside Unit Responses to Nevada City
Total Responses Total Call Time in Minutes Average Time Spent on Call Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Batt 2312
1 40 40
Total: 1 Total: 40
Avg: 40.00
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): EMS13
2 29 15
Total: 2 Total: 29
Avg: 14.50
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Engine 84
8 124 16
Total: 8 Total: 124
Avg: 15.50
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Engine 86
5 145 29
Total: 5 Total: 145
Avg: 29.00
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Engine2352
1 65 65
Total: 1 Total: 65
Avg: 65.00
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Engine2362
1 17 17
Total: 1 Total: 17
Avg: 17.00
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Engine2373
1 58 58
Total: 1 Total: 58
Avg: 58.00
Apparatus Resource ID (FD18.1): Rescue 84
28 702 25
Total: 28 Total: 702
Avg: 25.07
Total: 47 Total: 1,180
Avg: 33.01
Report Criteria
Is Equal To Last Month
Is In 5 - Nevada City Stn 5, 5 - Station 5 - City, Nevada City Stn 5 Is Not In Batt 1, Batt 2, Batt 3, Brush 5, CPT11, Chief 1, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 201, Engine 202, Engine 205, Engine 5, OESE4104, OESE4609, P 2, P 3, P1, Squad 2, Truck 2, Utility 1, Utility 2, Utility 5, Utility 54 1 of 1 Printed On: 08/14/2023 08:37:47 AM
Basic Incident Type (Fd1.21):
Apparatus Resource Id (Fd18.1):
Elite grsnev Station 5 Incident Type Report (Summary)
Basic Incident Type Code And
Description (FD1.21)
Total
Incidents
Total Incidents Percent of
Incidents
Total Property
Loss
Total Content
Loss
Total
Loss
Total Loss Percent
of Total
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 1 - Fire
141 - Forest, woods or wildland fire 1 1.01% 0.00 0.00 0.00 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture
fire
3 3.03%
143 - Grass fire 1 1.01%
160 - Special outside fire, other 1 1.01%
Total: 6 Total: 6.06% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
47 47.47%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3 3.03%
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident
(MV Ped)
1 1.01%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no
injuries.
1 1.01%
361 - Swimming/recreational water areas
rescue
2 2.02%
381 - Rescue or EMS standby 2 2.02%
Total: 56 Total: 56.57% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 4 - Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid
spill
1 1.01%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.01%
443 - Breakdown of light ballast 1 1.01%
444 - Power line down 1 1.01%
463 - Vehicle accident, general cleanup 3 3.03%
480 - Attempted burning, illegal action,
other
1 1.01%
Total: 8 Total: 8.08% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 5 - Service Call
553 - Public service 2 2.02%
554 - Assist invalid 3 3.03%
Total: 5 Total: 5.05% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 6 - Good Intent Call
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 12 12.12%
6111 - Holding in Quarters 2 2.02%
622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
4 4.04%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 2 2.02%
Total: 20 Total: 20.20% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 7 - False Alarm & False Call 733 - Smoke detector activation due to
malfunction
1 1.01%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to
malfunction
3 3.03%
Total: 4 Total: 4.04% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Total: 99 Total: 100.00% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Report Criteria
Is Not Blank
Is In Brush 5, Chief 5400, Engine 5, Utility 5
1 of 2 Printed On: 08/14/2023 08:07:24 AM
Basic Incident Date - Derived (Fd1.3):
Agency Name:
Is Equal To Last Month
Is Equal To Grass Valley Fire Department
2 of 2 Printed On: 08/14/2023 08:07:24 AM
Apparatus Resource Id (Fd18.1):
Basic Incident Date - Derived (Fd1.3):
Elite grsnev Station 5 Response by District
Basic Incident Zone/District Number (FD1.32) Number of Incidents 4 1 - Station 1 - City 7
2 - Station 2 - City 31
5 - Station 5 - City 36
NCC 54 3
NCC 84 17
NCC 86 3
NCC 87 1
NCC 91/92 1
Report Criteria
Is In Brush 5, Chief 5400, Engine 5, Utility 5
Is Equal To Last Month
1 of 1 Printed On: 08/14/2023 08:07:26 AM
Basic Incident Zone/District Number (Fd1.32):
Basic Incident Postal Code (Fd1.19):
Basic Incident Date - Derived (Fd1.3):
Agency Name:
Elite grsnev City of Nevada City Incident Type Report (Summary) Basic Incident Type Code And
Description (FD1.21)
Total
Incidents
Total Incidents Percent of
Incidents
Total Property
Loss
Total Content
Loss
Total
Loss
Total Loss Percent
of Total
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
42 66.67%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.59%
Total: 43 Total: 68.25% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 4 - Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 444 - Power line down 1 1.59%
Total: 1 Total: 1.59% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 5 - Service Call
553 - Public service 4 6.35%
554 - Assist invalid 4 6.35%
Total: 8 Total: 12.70% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 6 - Good Intent Call
611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 4 6.35%
622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
1 1.59%
653 - Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 1 1.59%
Total: 6 Total: 9.52% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Incident Type Category (FD1.21): 7 - False Alarm & False Call 733 - Smoke detector activation due to
malfunction
1 1.59%
741 - Sprinkler activation, no fire -
unintentional
1 1.59%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector
activation, no CO
3 4.76%
Total: 5 Total: 7.94% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Total: 63 Total: 100.00% Total: 0.00 Total: 0.00 Total:
0.00 Total: 0.00%
Report Criteria
Is In 5 - Station 5 - City, Nevada City Stn 5
Is Equal To 95959
Is Equal To Last Month
Is Equal To Grass Valley Fire Department
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CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 03
Subject: Consideration of the Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Program Annual Report for the Calendar Year 2022 Reporting Period.
From: Lisa McCandless, Interim City Planner
Date: August 4, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager: STG
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
The attached Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program annual report which was filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) July 31, 2023 informs the state of the status of the Cashin’s Field Project in relation to the grant funding that was received through the PLHA program. The information in this report is generally the same as what was provided to HCD last year with the exception of added current occupancy rates and for different types of people served. The final Certificate of Occupancy (dated December 16, 2022) and the recorded Notice of Completion (recorded December 19, 2022) were included in the submittal to the state.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
None. Funding was previously allocated to the City for the project and no financial changes occurred since the 2022 reporting period.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action, reporting on the program, is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement:
Community engagement and communications with stakeholders. This action is also aligned with the strategic initiative of Housing: Workforce and affordable housing, supportive of leasing local, and maintenance of homeowner value.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
PHLA Annual Report 2022
Certificate of Occupancy
Notice of Completion
beginning of sheet 1 - Cover Page.
HCD Contract Number: Local Government (Contractor Name):
Preparer Name:
If funds were delegated, provide the name
of the Administering Local Government,
Local Housing Trust Fund, or Regional
Housing Trust Fund:
Preparer Email: Reporting Period:
Preparer Title: Allocation Type Pursuant to
Guidelines Articles III and IV
Preparer Phone Number:
Interim City Planner Competitive
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
STATE GRANT MANAGEMENT
2020 West El Camino, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95833
[email protected]
Nevada City
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023, Due July 31, 2023
530-265-0187 ext 130
20-PLHACOM-15988
Lisa McCandless
[email protected]
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
Annual Report
Cover Page
Last Revised: 6/21/2023
$0.00
$0.00
beginning of sheet 2: Narrative Summary
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
Annual Report
Narrative Summary
2. Please describe the targeted beneficiaries of your project including services to be provided.
6. If your five-year plan includes any of the following activities: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, or 10, explain how you are targeting 20% of your allocation toward AOWH. See Guidelines §303(e) If AOWH is not applicable (e.g. if your plan only includes activities 1, 5, or 6), please enter "N/A." The PLHA funds are entirely going to the Cashin's Field project, a multi-family rental-only housing faciltiy available to occupants meeting low, and very low income requirements. The City's plan does not include any of the above referenced activities and is therefore not applicable.
Cashin's Field will be a 100% affordable family housing development with adult educational and health and wellness classes.
1. Please describe any issues or barriers you encountered in securing required entitlements, permits, zoning changes, and environmental clearances as applicable.
No issues or barriers in securing the entitlements or environmental clearances. The construction loan on the development closed in May 2021 and the contract and funds request for CPLHA funds have been processsed.
3. Please describe any proposed amendment(s) to the approved Activities and schedule (pursuant to Guidelines Section 503(b)) No proposed or anticipated amendments required.
4. Please describe additional revenue generated from program funding in this reporting period and how revenue was generated (e.g. loan repayments, interest, fees). Please provide a description of how your estimate of households to be assisted was determined. (pursuant to Guidelines Section 302 (8))
5. Please share any success stories you've had from PLHA-funded projects Optional: Grantees may sent attachments and photos to [email protected] There is no additional revenue generated.
4a. Program Income Earned this reporting period: 4b. Approximate Number of Households to be assisted with this period's Reuse Revenue:
4c. Current Balance of Reuse Revenue:
Local Government or Administering Local
Entity:
HCD Contract Number: 20-PLHACOM-15988 Reporting Period:
Total Amount of PLHA Funds Awarded: Total Amount of PLHA Funds Expended on Activity Costs:
Total Amount of PLHA Funds Expended
on Administrative Expenses:
Percentage of PLHA Funds Expended on
Administrative Expenses
Balance of Unexpended PLHA
Funds % of Unexpended PLHA Funds
$2,609,721.00 $2,485,447.00 $124,274.00 4.76% $0.00 0.00% Project(s) Name/Identifier Project Address
Street, City, Zip
Project County
Please select one
Activities
Please select all that apply
Refer to Cover Sheet or Guidelines 301 (a)
and 401 (a) for Activity references
Amount of PLHA Funds
Expended on activity costs
Length of Affordability Restriction
(in years), if applicable
Date of Affordability Covenant
Expiration, if applicable
Total Cost of Project
(include non-PLHA funds)
Cashin's Field 170 Ridge Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 Nevada County Cashin's Field, Competitive Activity 1 $2,485,447.00 55 5/1/2076 $30,665,447.00 Projects Total $2,485,447.00 $30,665,447.00
Activity 7: §301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing.
Activity 8: §301(a)(8) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments.
Activity 9: §301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance Activity 10: §301(a)(10) Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of one or more Affordable housing Projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an Affordable housing development Project in a city within the county, provided that the city has made an equal or greater investment in the Project. The county fiscal incentives shall be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing Project. Matching funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest deferred loan to the Affordable housing project.
Activity 1: §301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is Affordable to Extremely low, -Very low-, Low-, or Moderate income households, including necessary operating subsidies Activity 2: §301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of Affordable rental and ownership Housing Including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120% of AMI, or 150% of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days.
Activity 3: §301(a)(3) Matching Portion of Funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds Activity 4: §301(a)(4) Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176
Activity 5: §301(a)(5) Capitalized Reserves for Services connected to the preservation and creation of new Permanent supportive housing.
Formula Activity Reference Competitive Activity Reference Activity 6: §301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
Activity 1 Competitive: §401(a)(1) Development of new multifamily rental housing that is Affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing that will be Affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI, but which is not currently restricted as Affordable housing.
Activity 2 Competitive: §401(a)(2) Assistance to persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, through rapid rehousing, or rental assistance, supportive services, and case management services, that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers, or new construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of permanent or transitional rental housing.
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM
beginning of sheet 3: Financial Summary
Nevada City
Instructions: Enter the total amount of PLHA funds expended on Administrative Costs to date in cell C8. Use the table below to provide detail on project sites receiving PLHA funding. All projects must be given a unique identifying name in column A to be referenced on subsequent Activity and Outcome pages. Responses should reflect all PLHA funds expended during this reporting period.
Financial Summary for Non-Entitlement Competitive Allocations Annual Report
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023, Due July 31, 2023
Contract Number: 20-PLHACOM-15988 Total Award for Activity: $2,609,721.00 % of Total PLHA Award 100% Amount of PLHA Funds Expended on Activity: $2,485,447.00 % of Activity Award Expended: 95% Remaining Balance for Activity: $124,274.00 5% Project:
(Select from Drop-Down)
Developer Name
Is assistance offered as a
Low Interest Deferred
Loan?
Amount of PLHA Funds
Expended on
Predevelopment
Amount of PLHA Funds
Expended on New
Construction/Development
Amount of PLHA Funds Expended
on Acquisition
Amount of PLHA Funds Expended
on Rehabilitation/Preservation
Total Number of Individuals to
occupy project
Total Number of Households to
occupy the project
Number of Seniors (65 and older)
to occupy project
Number of Veterans to occupy
project
Number of Disabled Persons to
occupy project
Number of Families with
Minor Children to occupy
project
Number of TransitionAged Youth (ages 18-
24) to occupy project
Number of
Farmworkers to
occupy project
Yes
Cashin's Field Central California Housing Corporation Select One $2,485,447.00 105 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yes
Select One
Yes
Select One
Yes
Select One
Yes
Select One
Yes
Select One
Yes
Select One
Total: $0.00 $2,485,447.00 $0.00 $0.00 105 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 Project Total Number of Multifamily Rental
Units in Project
Total Number of Units
Restricted to at or below
60% AMI in Project
Project Type Type of Housing Number of ADA Accessible Units Developed or Rehabilitated
Number of Units Developed or
Rehabilitated for Formerly
Homeless Individuals
Number of Extremely LowIncome Units Developed or
Rehabilitated
(Max 30% AMI)
{Per Guidelines 101(n)}:
Number of Very Low-Income
Units Developed or
Rehabilitated
(Max 50% AMI)
{Per Guidelines 101(cc)}:
Tax Credit Project Project Status Is Award Letter to Affordable Housing Project Attached?
Is Evidence that
Rehabilitated Units were not
restricted prior to
rehabilitation attached?
Date of Project
Completion
(if applicable)
If Completed, is
Certificate of
Occupancy Attached?
Cashin's Field 51 50 Select One Select One 6 32 9% Construction Completed Yes N/A 12/16/2022 Yes Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Select One Total: 51 50 0 0 6 32
Total prior to this
reporting period Total for this reporting period Total prior to this reporting period Total for this reporting period 0 51 0 122
0 9 0 51
0 1 0 14
0 6 0 0
0 32 0 11
0 25
0 5
0 0
Project Total Spent Project Status Completion Date
Cashin's Field $2,485,447.00 Construction Completed 12/16/2022 0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
0 $0.00 Select One 1/0/1900
General Project Information and Expenditure Breakdown Households Served Unit Details Project Status and Evidence of Compliance
Competitive Allocation Activity 1 Outcomes
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FUND
§401(a)(1) Development of new multifamily rental housing that is Affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing that will be Affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI, but which is not currently restricted as Affordable housing. % of Activity Funds Remaining:
Outcomes, Activity Expenditures, and Additional Comments CUMULATIVE DATA:
Report on totals as previously reported and totals from this reporting period. These two categories combined should represent the overall totals since the execution of your contract.
The information you provide should be based on PLHA funded units and individuals served by PLHA funds for this activity.
UNITS PEOPLE SERVED
Number of Units Developed, Rehabilitated, or Preserved Number of Individuals Occuping Projects Number of ADA Accessible Units Developed, Rehabilitated or Preserved Number of Households occupying the projects Number of Units Developed, Rehabilitated or Preserved for Formerly Homeless Individuals Seniors (65 and older) occupying the projects Number of Extremely Low- Income Units Developed, Rehabilitated or Preserved (Max 30% AMI)
{Per Guidelines 101(n)}:
Veterans occupying the projects
Farmworkers occupying the projects
Number of Very Low-Income Units Developed, Rehabilitated or Preserved (Max 50% AMI)
{Per Guidelines 101(cc)}:
Disabled Persons occuping the projects
Families with Minor Children occupying the projects
Transition-Aged Youth (ages 18-24) occupying the projects HCD Grant Number:
Lisa McCandless Interim City Planner
Signature Method: Select One
Name of PLHA Administrator (per Guidelines 503(b)) Title of PLHA Administrator Nevada City
***By signing this request, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the request is true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts will be for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the State award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812)
20-PLHACOM-15988
July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023, Due July 31, 2023
CERTIFICATION
Grantee Name:
Reporting Period:
Sean Grayson
Date
7/31/2023
Date
Title of Authorized Executive Official
City Manager
7/31/2023
Certification by Printed Name
Sean Grayson
Lisa McCandless
Signature Method:
Signature of Authorized Executive Official
Signature of PLHA Administrator
Name of Authorized Executive Official
(City Manager, CFO, CEO or designee per Guidelines 503(b))
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 04
Subject: Consideration of the Special Event Street Closure Request for the NCCAT Event “Day of Stories” Organized by Community Beyond Violence.
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Review, approve, and authorize the special event street closure requests per the submitted application.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
On August 9, 2023, the City received an application for the NCCAT Event “Day of Stories” Organized by Community Beyond Violence. The event will occur on September 30, 2023, and the event hours are 9:00am to 1:00pm with set-up beginning at 7:30am and break-down ending at 2:30pm.
The proposed street closure for the event includes:
- Commercial Street between the bollards at Pine Street and Main Street The requested event overlaps the time of the regular Nevada City Farmer’s Market that day which includes closure of Union Alley between Broad and Commercial Streets. The Farmer’s Market has provided the attached letter of support for the NCCAT event.
The application was not provided more than 90 days prior to the event which will trigger the late application fee and make staff conditions applicable at the time of the required pre-event meeting. Staff conditions including emergency access with standard conditions by the Fire Department and for parking and road closures from Public Works will be provided in the meeting with the applicant prior to the event at which time payment will be required; the applicant has submitted the insurance requirements.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The total fees to be collected if the application is approved are $175.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Street Closure/Special Event Application
Letter of Support from the Nevada City Farmer’s Market
To whom it may concern,
The Nevada City Farmers Market would like to express their support for the event “A Day of Stories” being put on by the organization Nevada County Community Action Team taking place on Commercial Street from 9am to 2pm on Saturday September 30th.
The Nevada City Farmers Market will be held on Saturday September 30th from 8:30am to 1pm per usual, with Union Street being closed from 8am to 2pm. If you have any questions please reach out to our Market Managers at [email protected].
Sincerely,
NCFM Market Managers, Stuart Coben and Samantha Villella
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 05
Subject: Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance
2023-08: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California Amending Section 17.68.080 of Chapter 17.68 (“COMBINING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS”) and Section 17.80.190 of Chapter 17.80
(“DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS”) both
of Title 17 (“ZONING”) of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to the Lighting of Signs.
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: August 14, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt the ordinance.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
At the August 9, 2023, regular City Council meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance 2023-08 to amend sections of the municipal code needed to address changes to the City’s sign standards.
In April of 2023 the City Council authorized staff to explore the development of a Dark Sky compliant ordinance working with the Planning Commission. In reviewing the work needed for the future ordinance creation an issue was identified within the language of the City’s municipal code with regard to the lighting of signs. It has been long accepted that “internally illuminated” signs are not permitted within the City. The language within the sign sections for both the historical district (17.68.080) and the remainder of the City (17.80.190) does not adequately articulate the long-accepted prohibition. The draft ordinance update is crafted to address this specific issue. It is anticipated that the future Dark Sky ordinance may further amend portions of the municipal code including the sign sections; the proposed ordinance is not anticipated to be in conflict with any such future change.
The Ordinance as drafted adds one additional clause to each of the two sections that reads, “Internally illuminated signs and digital or electronic signs of all types are prohibited.” The remaining requirements of the two sections are unchanged. Effectively the addition of this clause in both sections prohibits internally illuminated signs, regardless of their source or type of illumination, within all of the City.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 20, 2023, on the draft ordinance and recommended its adoption by the City Council.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications with the adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance changes are consistent with established policy and the adopted Housing Element.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders. The action is aligned with the strategic initiative of Business:
Business, industry, and cannabis support.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The subject ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the adoption of this ordinance is not a project, as defined by CEQA, but is instead an administrative action per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15378(b)(2), and merely amends the regulatory process for sign applications.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 2023-08
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEVADA CITY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 17.68.080 OF CHAPTER 17.68 (“COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS”) AND SECTION 17.80.190 OF CHAPTER 17.80 (“DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS”) BOTH OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE CITY OF NEVADA CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AND ELECTRONIC SIGNS
WHEREAS, during a review of existing ordinances, prompted by the direction to create a Dark Sky compliant lighting ordinance, an incongruity between community expectation and language within the City of Nevada City Municipal Code was identified with regard to the lighting of signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Municipal Code to restrict signs that are internally illuminated, LED, and or electric signs; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Zoning Code text amendment, and at which time, recommended approval of the proposed text amendment to the City Council of the City of Nevada City; and WHEREAS, on August 9, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Zoning Code text amendment at which all those wishing to be heard were allowed to speak or present written comments and other materials.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEVADA CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17.68, Article II -HD Historical Combining District, Section 17.68.080 – Signs – Requirements and restrictions is hereby amended to add a new subsection L. to the Nevada City Municipal Code to read as follows:
L. Internally illuminated signs and digital or electronic signs of all types are prohibited.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17.80, Section 17.80.190 – Signs is hereby amended to add a new subsection I. to the Nevada City Municipal Code to read as follows:
I. Internally illuminated signs and digital or electronic signs of all types are prohibited.
SECTION 3. This adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from further CEQA review pursuant to Guidelines sec. 15061(c)(2) “The activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.”
2 SECTION 4. Effective Date and Publishing Requirement. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the adoption date thereof and within fifteen (15) days of the passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance in The Union, a newspaper of general circulation.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of August 2023, by the following roll call vote:
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Passed and approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2023, by the following roll call vote:
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
__________________________
Daniela Fernández, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Niel Locke, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 06
Subject: Consideration of an Update on the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade Organized by Community Asian Theater
(CATS).
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the approved special event.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
On February 22, 2023, the City Council approved a slate of special event applications submitted by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce through February of 2024. Included in the approval was the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade which had the date and logistics coordinated through the Chamber but is organized by Community Asian Theater (CATS). The event is now confirmed, and this item will update the City Council and the community on the event details.
The event will occur on February 25, 2024, and the event hours are 12:00pm to 4:30pm with set-up (and no-parking) beginning at 10:00am and break-down ending at 2:00pm.
The event includes a police escorted parade from Robinson Plaza ending at the Miner’s Foundry including intermittent closure of:
- Commercial Street between the bollards at Pine Street and Main Street The attached Event Information Sheet provides additional information and Jeannie Wood representing CATS will present an update on the event at the City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
None with this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Event Information Sheet
Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade, Sunday, February 25, 2024, 12:00-4:30 pm, Commercial
Street and the Miners Foundry.
Having been dark for the past three years due to the pandemic, the Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade returns and welcomes the Year of the Dragon, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 12:00-4:30 p.m. Chinese New Year Festivals are rare in rural communities, and CATS, along with the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in 2024, are proud to present this tenth family-friendly celebration, honoring the early Chinese Gold Rush pioneers and railroad workers of the Sierra. Nevada County was once home to thousands of Chinese during the Gold Rush, and this event honors their legacy. The community parade begins at 12:00 noon from the Robinson Plaza on Union Street, going up Commercial Street (past the Chinese Monument), making a left turn down Broad Street, making a right turn on Bridge Street (Bonanza Market), crossing Spring Street, and into the Miners Foundry, for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun! Free admission at the Foundry. We thank the Miners Foundry, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, the City of Nevada City, and the Nevada City Arts Council for their support.
Our parade Grand Marshals are Eliza Tudor along with the Board and Staff of the Nevada County Arts Council. Parade units include Chinese ceremonial Lion Dancers and a 72’ Chinese Dragon from Eastern Ways Martial Arts of Sacramento, Grass Valley Taiko drummers, school children, and other community entries. They will spearhead an afternoon of Asian culture and entertainment at the Foundry from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food would be available for sale by vendors at the Foundry, as well as Asian-themed arts and crafts, Asian teas, dragon horoscope tattoos, and books and DVDs by author and filmmaker Bill George on Chinese gold rush and railroad history. The Foundry Bar will serve up some Asian-inspired drinks! We are seeking parade entries, entertainers, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. Contact Jeannie Wood at [email protected]
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 07
Subject: Consideration of an Update on and Recommendations for Softscape Elements on the Commercial Street
Reconstruction Project.
From: Lisa McCandless, Interim City Planner
Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: August 15, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Receive an update and provide direction on the softscape elements.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
Staff seeks direction of the City Council with regard to the softscape elements on the Commercial Street reconstruction project. The three primary options would be to not pursue further softscape elements; to continue on the existing path that has yet to achieve a comprehensive plan for the softscape elements; or to approve a new process for recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council in calendar year 2023.
History and Actions to Date
Through multiple workshops and public hearings, the Commercial Street improvement project has been ongoing since 2018. The project’s primary intention is to create pedestrian friendly street and sidewalk improvements. The streetscape improvements which include widened sidewalks, cross walk improvements, curb improvements, and bollards between Three Forks restaurant and North Pine Street have been constructed and are complete. The softscape improvements have not been agreed upon or constructed. Both the City Council and Planning Commission have considered the softscape elements in various meetings in 2021 and 2022. At the June 22, 2022, City Council meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to develop and implement an Interim Sidewalk Dining and Retail Permitting Process and a Trial Bollard Street Closure Schedule for Commercial Street. Both were implemented in July of 2022 and remain in effect. On October 27, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Special Meeting/Workshop in which included a public walk-through of Commercial Street to evaluate potential softscape improvements. Staff notes from the workshop are attached to this staff report.
Recommended Path to Softscape Elements Approval
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on a new path to approval for the softscape elements. The recommended path would address the issues with the previous process, which was very broad, did not account for the businesses interest in on-sidewalk amenities (e.g. sidewalk dining encroachment), and did not account for the site constraints that limit the placement of various features including ADA path of travel and maintenance and watering of greenery.
The recommended new path would use the information previously gleaned from workshops and meetings, solicit tentative input from existing businesses for their desired sidewalk encroachment use, and graphically represent where those uses are and where planters and benches could be plausible given constraints. This narrowed focus on the project would be presented to the Planning Commission to make recommendations on architectural features including planter enclosures and city benches. The commission would also identify any needed changes to the objective design standards to account for desired sidewalk encroachment use. A finalized plan would be brought for the City Council’s consideration.
The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce has tentatively agreed to assume responsibility for planting, watering and otherwise curating the greenery within approved planters. Miriam Morris has been recommended as the expert for plant selection and technical support. Staff intends to propose the use of self-watering planters that do not require the installation of irrigation and which the Chamber is experienced in using. The enclosure or box visible from the exterior of the planter would be built to meet the aesthetic and materials as recommended by the commission. Without the need for irrigation, the plan the landscape features would remain moveable and impermanent while still providing aesthetic value as a fixed element.
In addition to sidewalk dining encroachment permitting available throughout the city, businesses along the Commercial Street project have been allowed a temporary opportunity for placement of a clothing rack, or other similar sized item against their storefront until the project is complete and rules for the sidewalk use finalized. To that end, the permissive use or prohibition of sales racks and A-frame signs as part of a sidewalk encroachment permit should be determined.
Overall staff recommends that the City Council approve the new path intending to bring the item to the October 19, 2023, Planning Commission meeting and November 8, 2023, City Council meeting for recommendations and approval.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
None with this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is aligned with the strategic initiative of Infrastructure: Parking, Roads, Right-of-Way, and other public and contracted infrastructure. This action is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Streetscape Improvement Plans
Workshop Notes (October 2022)
Memo from Planner Wolfson for project history up to December 2021
10/27/22 Workshop Notes from Bryan and Amy
• Several attendees said they would like to see Commercial Street closed more often • Need one or two more trash cans
• lots of plantings - similar to Mirams designs (above ground, moveable) • Hooks needed on street lights for hanging planters (this can be coordinated with public works) • Walks need frequent pressure washing (similar to what Crazy Horse does on a weekly basis) – a suggestion was made that the City could purchase a pressure washer and make it available to volunteers.
• Chamber of Commerce provided bench ideas
• Good sun in front of JJ Jacksons for tree(s)
• Place a few trees near intersection of Pine/Commercial and sidewalk planters (smaller plantings) for the remainder
• Blank space at wall of Mason’s building (Crystal Shop) - opportunity for public seating / plantings / art
• Another bike rack (small two-space) was suggested for the upper part of Commercial Street • Backless benches placed perpendicular to street with high narrow planters at end of bench helps deter skateboarders (idea)
• Wrong way signage is obtrusive. Consider one sign instead of two • Allow merchants to put out additional seating when street is closed • 3-5 tree wells (needed more on sunny north side)
• Consider focused seating at the Mason’s windowless wall span (potential art installment space) • 3-5 benches along the sidewalks
1/3/23: Bryan, Shelly Covert and Amy
Prefers to have Nissenan words and symbology sprinkled throughout, “nothing too loud.” Perhaps a QR code at the Chamber window that interprets the symbology and words. Covert likes the idea of these symbols stamped into the wood and metal fixtures, such as the benches and the planters, and tree grates.
1/4/23: Bryan, Amy, Shane, Rebecca Coffman:
Shane: keep width of bench narrow to discourage sleeping; keep open space beneath furniture to allow for leaf blowing
Need a planter maintenance plan, involve Chamber
Special events will need to set up tents so that they form a walkway along one length of the street, 8 foot tent
MEMORANDUM
Date: 12/10/21
TO: File
From: Amy Wolfson, City Planner
RE: Public workshop and participation for the Commercial Street improvement Project The City has held several workshops and meetings since the Commercial Street Improvement project was initiated in February 2018 as part of the Nevada City Strategic Planning Workshop.
This memorandum serves as a timeline and accounting of the public process:
• City staff worked with the Future of Nevada County (FoNC), a citizen group, to develop options for pedestrian friendly streets. This included a public participation process for consideration of various options for pedestrian friendly streets including partial closure, full closure or one-way streets. This process included resident and merchant surveys, three public workshops (March 8, 2018, June 2, 2018 and July 24, 2018), and City staff review by Police/ Fire/ Public Works and Engineering Departments. Notices of public meetings were posted in the Union newspaper, and sent by mail to members of Chamber of Commerce and hand delivered to property owners located along portions of Commercial Street and York Street.
Lower Commercial Street and York Street were identified as potential project sites suitable for pedestrian-friendly streetscape/town square space. Survey results were presented to the City Council on September 12, 2018.
• At the January 23rd, 2019 City Council meeting, a project plan for a more pedestrian friendly Commercial Street was presented for preliminary review and public comment. City staff received comments and direction was directed by Council to prepare a traffic study prior to further review. City staff subsequently collected traffic data for lower Commercial Street in its configuration as a narrow two-way street with the boardwalk. • On Jan. 23, 2019 City Staff also received City Council input on the plan requesting 1) that the street remain open for vehicular traffic (with consideration of one-way); 2) that parking be preserved where possible and 4) that the re-design of Commercial Street be presented to the Planning Commission for project review.
• On April 24, 2019 City Council approved a One-Way Street Pilot Project, to allow the continuation of the traffic study to observe the traffic circulation and pedestrian activity with a one-way street and to allow time for driver awareness and traffic patterns to change and adjust to the one-way street conversion. Signage for the one-way street was put in place by City Public Works and over a 6 month period, City staff from the Police, Fire, Public Works and Engineering Departments monitored the streets as it relates to traffic flow, safety and circulation. On January 8, 2020, City Council was presented with the field review data and analysis of One-Way Street Pilot Project, and approved the permanent posting of one-way streets at York Street (between Broad and Commercial) and Commercial Street (between Main and Broad).
• On May 8, 2020 City staff submitted a project nomination for SB1 funding (as authorized by Resolution 2018-31). SB1 funding is expected to contribute approximately 50% of the funding for the overall project. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1 ), is the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide. On August 13, 2020 California Transportation Commission voted to approve the City’s allocation request.
• On August 20, 2020, after considering public comment and reviewing the Commercial Street Phase II conceptual plan, the Planning Commission recommended with a 2-1 vote (one absent, one vacant position) that City Council retain the existing road width and sidewalk widths, and not to proceed with Phase II pedestrian-friendly street improvements, other than repaving improvements.
• On August 26, 2020 City Council reviewed the Commercial Street Project and provided staff direction to revise the plan with straight curbs and equal widths of sidewalk on each side of the street and to keep the historic look. The revised plan with two options was presented for City Council on October 14, 2020. On October 14, 2020 City Council received public comment and input, and directed staff to proceed with a modified schematic design with the following changes:
o Use ‘Option B’ site plan which includes straight curb both sides, parking layout, bollard locations and crosswalk locations
o Use 9’ max. width sidewalks on both sides
o Remove red colored pavers and use grey pavers (granite color) that closely match Robinson’s Plaza
o Remove the four trees from the upper part of Commercial Street (near intersection of Pine) o Use granite curbs slow retail
o Recommended timing of project construction to be during slower retail time in winter months
• City Council approved the plan on November 18, 2020. The project was delayed for 18 months to allow for outdoor dining and to minimize disruption to businesses that are recovering financially during the COVID pandemic.
• A plan revision was presented to City Council’s on Oct. 13th, 2021 to incorporate space for permanent outdoor dining. At the Oct. 13th 2021 meeting, City Council requested additional information be provided before consideration of a plan revision. Councilmembers Fernandez, and Petersen, who comprise the Downtown Subcommittee, offered to "check-in" with Community Members and Merchants to gather feedback that could finalize Council decisions on this important project. The Subcommittee was also interested in creating a clearer understanding of several specifics associated with all versions of the street design. Information gathering consisted of a meeting with Historical Society, hosting a table at the Farmers Market, and two walk-through meetings of the project site with 40 members of the community. • On November 10th, 2021 City Council was presented with two Site Study Options and a Downtown Subcommittee Report with discussion items, questions and input from public meetings and approved a plan revision for Commercial Street Improvement Project. This plan revision includes widened sidewalks have similar width on both sides of street (10’ on south side due to electrical box being outside walk); consistent 14' road width; retractable bollards that allow for full street closure for events or at designated times; enhanced crosswalks to provide safe, convenient and efficient pedestrian access, and with no change to dimensions at the intersections of Union/Coyote/Commercial/Main Street without further traffic study. City Council approved this plan revision with a 3-2 vote and directed staff to proceed with the final design and to present to Planning Commission for project review of the following elements:
o paver materials and colors,
o tree species and placement and/or landscaping,
o lighting, and
o fixed seating
CITY OF NEVADA CITY
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: August 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 08
Subject: Consideration of Approval of Pilot Fuels Abatement Project on the Drummond and Monroe Street Slivers
From: Sean Grayson, City Manager
Date: August 18, 2023
Reviewed & Approved:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Recommended Action: Approve the project.
ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION:
The City’s adopted Strategic Plan includes the strategic initiative of Fire: Wildfire and structural fire prevention, mitigation, and Education. The City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program adopted with the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget includes more than $400,000 in deferred maintenance related to vegetation management on city owned and/or controlled properties (more than 440 acres of land). The City Council has directed the development of a framework for a Comprehensive Citywide Fire Risk Reduction Program so that the City Council can evaluate potential funding mechanisms for needed elements of the program.
The Nevada City Fire Safety Advisory Committee has made recommendations for vegetation management practices on city owned land with specific treatment recommendations for “Slivers” which are unparcelized pieces of land that the city owns and/or is responsible for. The City has not historically had a program or funding for the recommended treatments. Two of these “Slivers” referred to as the Drummond and Monroe slivers (approximately 0.33 acres total) have had some previous vegetation management work completed on them but no recurring process to ensure continued sustainable management has been implemented. In May of 2023 the City’s new vegetation management and defensible space ordinance went into effect including the use of existing state and county standards for defensible space for properties where an adjoining property impacts the defensible space of another property. In order to demonstrate the need and document before and after conditions related to vegetation management, the City Councilmembers appointed the Nevada City Fire Safety Advisory Committee support a pilot fuels abatement project on these two slivers.
The pilot would entail developing a treatment plan the brings the parcels into compliance with the City’s vegetation management and defensible space ordinance and effectuating the plan. Staff would work with the Fire Safety Advisory Committee throughout the process. The treatment is planned to be provided by existing public works personnel with potential assistance from CALFIRE hand crews and/or contractors for specialized equipment needs. The costs would be partially defrayed by the use of Prop 64 funded equipment operator staffing and other small grant awards.
FINANCIAL AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action is aligned with multiple goals with the strategic initiative of Fire: Wildfire and structural fire prevention, mitigation, and Education. This action, reporting on the program, is consistent with the embedded strategic initiative of Engagement: Community engagement and communications with stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guideline Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land, because the consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. There are no facts or circumstances specific to this project that would support an exception to the categorical exemption. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.