CITY OF NEVADA CITY
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING -6:31 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 Fleming, seconded by Fernandez to adopt the Agenda for the November 13, 2024 meeting
(Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming and Ceci
PRESENTATIONS
New Employee Introductions: Lon Peterson, Assistant City Manager Cody Rueckert, Police Officer
Phillip Brooks, Police Officer
Bethany Celio, Community Development Technician
Camille Oneto, Office of Emergency Services Specialist
Matthew Griffin, Fire Fuels Mitigation Technician
Tom Patton, Lead Fire Fuels Mitigation Technician Fuels Lead )
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 September 25, 2024, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
2. Action Minutes October 23, 2024, Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes
1 3. Accounts Payable Activity Report - October 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
4. Police and Code Enforcement Report October 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
5. Building Activity Report October 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
6. Consideration of a City Investment Report for the 3rd Quarter 2024 Ending September 30, 2024 Recommended Action: Receive and file the report
7. Consideration of Approving an Update to Project Scope for the Complete Argall Way Planter Box Art Project
Recommended Action: Approve the updated project scope
Action: Motion by Ceci, seconded by Fernàndez to approve Consent Items 1-7 (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernandez, Fleming, and Ceci
BUSINESS
8. Consideration of 1) A Presentation on the County of Nevada Red Dog Road - Rule 20A Underground Utilities District; and 2) Adoption of Resolution 2024-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Nevada City and the County of Nevada to Transfer $346,745 in Rule 20A Credits Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from the applicant, review, approve, and authorize the sponsorship, fee waiver, and special event street closure requests per the submitted application Action Motion by Fernàndez, seconded by Kline to receive the Presentation on the County of Nevada Red Dog Road - Rule 20A Underground Utilities District; and adopt Resolution 2024-35: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Nevada City, California Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Nevada City and the County of Nevada to Transfer $346,745 in Rule 20A Credits (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernandez, Fleming, and Ceci
9. Consideration of the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) Request for Monetary Sponsorship in the Amount of $2500, Fee Waiver for City Facility Use, and Special Event Street Closure Request for the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival**
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from the applicant, review, approve, and authorize the sponsorship, fee waiver, and special event street closure requests per the submitted application Action Motion by Fernandez, seconded by Kline to approve, and authorize the sponsorship, fee waiver, and special event street closure requests per the submitted application (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, and Ceci
10. Introduction to a Future Policy Change Considering a Pilot Allowance of a Bio-Char Kiln and Specific Requirements for Special Permit Authorized Burning as Identified in Section 8.10.080(5) of the Nevada City Municipal Code
Recommended Action: Receive a report and provide direction for the item to be placed on the December 12, 2024, City Council agenda for consideration of approval Action Direction provided to staff
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Verbal report provided ADJOURNMENT: 7:53 PM
Action Motion by Fleming, seconded by Fernàndez to adjourn the meeting. (Approved 5-0) Petersen, Kline, Fernàndez, Fleming, and Ceci AYES: PETERSEN, KLINE, FERNÂNDEZ, FLEMING, CECI
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Gary Petersen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gabrielte Christakes, Deputy City Clerk