CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING -6:30 PM - Call to Order
NISENAN TRIBE RECOGNITION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Petersen, Vice Mayor Kline, Councilmembers Fernàndez, Fleming and Ceci
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Action: Motion by Fernàndez seconded by Fleming to adopt the Agenda for the August 28, 2024 meeting
(Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, 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 August 14, 2024, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Fire Activity Report - July 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
3. Office of Emergency Services / Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Activities Report - July 2024 Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
4. Consideration of Resolution 2024-32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California, Approving the Revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution
5. Consideration of Approval of a Memorial Bench Request at Pioneer Park in Honor of George R.
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Recommended Action: Approve the requested bench location and wording for the plaque to be placed on the bench
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Fernandez to approve consent Items 1-5 (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, Ceci
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Conduct a Public Hearing Continued from August 14, 2024, in Consideration of Ordinance 2024-04:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, State of California Amending Chapter
8.04 of the City of Nevada City Municipal Code, Relating to Nuisances Recommended Action: Hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption September 11, 2024 Action: Motion by Fernàndez, seconded by Ceci to Hold first reading, waive reading of Ordinance in its entirety, read by title only, and schedule for second reading and adoption September 11, 2024 removing Items 8.04.030(A)(7) Clotheslines, 8.04.030(A)(9) Playground equipment, 8.04.030(A)(10) Furniture and 8.04.030(A)(24) RVs
(Approved 4-1) Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, Ceci
Noe: Mayor Petersen
BUSINESS
7. Consideration of 1) a City Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and 2) a Five-Year Revenue and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Recommended Action: Receive a presentation, file the report, and provide any direction
8. Consideration of 1) a Painted Pianos Temporary Public Art Program; 2) the City Hall Art Meets the Public (CHAMP) Gallery Program; and 3) Resolution 2024-31 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City Establishing Public Input and Consultation Practices for the Review and Approval of City-Initiated Public Art Projects
Recommended Action: Approve the programs and direct the Public Arts Commission to implement them
Action: Motion by Kline, seconded by Ceci to Approve the programs and direct the Public Arts Commission to implement them
(Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, Ceci
9. Consideration of a Letter of Intent for the Donation of Land from Chris Anderson Owner of the Nevada City Tech Center dba the Bodhi Hive Collective for the New Nevada City Skatepark Project Recommended Action: Accept the letter of intent and direct staff to negotiate for the disposition of the land
Action: Motion by Fleming, seconded by Kline to Accept the letter of intent and direct staff to negotiate for the disposition of the land
(Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, Ceci CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 PM
Action Motion by Fleming, seconded by Kline to adjourn the meeting. All in favor (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, Ceci 2 AYES: PETERSEN, KLINE, FERNÂNDEZ, FLEMING, CECI
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Gary Petersen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabrielle Christakes, Deputy City Clerk
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