Council Meeting Minutes for February 09, 2010

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Kristi
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posted 08-04-2010 09:47 AM

MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 9,2010
Lisa Swarthout, Mayor Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Yolanda Cookson Dan Miller Chauncey Poston
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
GRASS VALLEY CITY HALL (LOWER LEVEL)
125 EAST MAIN STREET, GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Telephone: (530) 274-4310 - Fax: (530) 274-4399
E-Mail: infocityofgrassvalley.com Web Site: wv.citvofgrassvalley.com
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Arbuckle, Council Member Cookson, Council Member Miller,
Council Member Poston, and Mayor Swarthout were all present.
B. AGENDA APPROVAL
The City Council reserves the right to hear items in a different order in order to accomplish
business in the most efficient manner.
C. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. The Engineer’s Association of Nevada County 2009 Project of the Year Award
RECOMMENDATION: That Council acknowledge receipt of the 2009 Engineer’s
Association of Nevada County Project of the Year Award for the East Main Street / Idaho-
Maryland Road Roundabout Project.
Brian McCallister Vice President of the Nevada Engineering Association Presented the Award to
Mayor Swarthout.
City Attorney Krysten Hicks read a prepared statement regarding alleged violations of the Brown
Act She stated that there was a violation but that it was unintentional, that there was no action
taken at the meeting that the violation occurred The Brown Act requirements regarding meeting of
subcommittees have been reviewed with the City Council and City Staff and the City considers the
matter to have been voluntarily resolved.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Howard Levine Executive Director of the Grass Valley Downtown Association and updated the
Council on route for the Amgen Tour, the State Fair, the Mural downtown and vacancies
downtown. He also spoke about the Taste of Gold Country wine tasting event coming up on March
6th
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Steve Enos, resident of Grass Valley addressed the Council about Brown Act Violations and Vice
Mayor Arbuckle’s comment on Council Member Cookson’s Blog.
Lyman Bergman addressed the Council regarding Waste Managements proposed rate increase and
asked that Council read Waste Management’s financial statement before voting on the proposed
increase. Mayor Swarthout explained to Mr. Bergman that since this item is on tonight’s Agenda he
would need to address it at the time the item comes up.
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Council Member Miller, Cookson, Poston and the Mayor spoke regarding the meetings they had
attended since the last Council meeting.
F. CONSENT ITEMS - (roll call vote).
Council Member Poston announced that he would recuse himself from voting on item number 4
due to a conflict of interest Council Member Miller moved and Council Member Cookson seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a 5-0 roll call vote with the exception of
item number 4 which carried by a 4-0 vote due to Council Member Poston abstaining from the vote
on that item.
2. Approval of Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes as submitted.
3. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $577,969.54 for
the period January 16, 2010 through January 29, 2010.
4. East Main Street Widening Project - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION: That Council; 1) accept the East Main Street Widening Project
(Project 05-13) as complete, 2) authorize final payment of contract No. 09-34, pending the
release of the Stop Notice, and 3) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to file
a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION AND / OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
None
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5. Approval of Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $40 million, from the ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit
Corporations for the acquisition and rehabilitation of senior residential
and care facilities within Northern California including Grass Valley
owned by Eskaton Village - Grass Valley.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing as required by the Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and adopt Resolution 2010-07 approving the
financing of up to $40 million in tax exempt bonds (the "Bonds") for Eskaton Village -
Grass Valley.
Joe Heckel, Community Development Director presented this item to Council. The Mayor opened
the Public Hearing and as there was no one who wished to speak on the item the Mayor closed the
Public Hearing. Council Member Poston moved to adopt Resolution 2010-07 approving the
financing of up to $40 million in tax exempt bonds (the "Bonds") for Eskaton Village - Grass
Valley. Vice Mayor Arbuckle seconded and the motion carried by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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6. Waste Management Service Rate Increase Request
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing on Waste Management’s Service
Rate proposed Increase of 3% and 2) based on the hearing adopt Resolution 2010 - 06
approving the requested rate increase and setting rates for the service portion of the
collection rates for Waste Management.
City Administrator Dan Holler presented this item to Council Steve Cameron the Local District
Manager for Waste Management came forward to respond to questions from Council The Mayor
opened the Public Hearing and the following Waste Management customers came forward in
opposition to the proposed rate increase: Liam Bergman and Bill Zoller. Jim Firth was in support
of the increase if they would supply wheeled garbage cans Terry Lamphier asked that Council find
out what the company will use this rate increase for before voting Howard Levine, Executive
Director of the Grass Valley Downtown Association was in favor of the increase. After discussion it
was decided that the contract should be reviewed and possibly changed by possibly adding an
income qualifier piece to the contract. Council Member Poston moved and Vice Mayor Arbuckle
seconded to adopt Resolution 2010 - 06 approving the requested mate increase and setting mates for
the service portion of the collection rates for Waste Management The motion carried by a 5-0 roll
call vote.
7. Ordinance to Add Chapter 8.48 Responsible Property Owner to the Grass Valley
Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION 1) waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety and read by
title only, 2) Introduce and approve Ordinance to add Chapter 8.48 to the Grass Valley
Municipal Code pertaining to responsible property owners.
Police Chief John Foster presented this item to Council The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and
the following persons came forward to speak regarding this item Curtis Price, President, Mountain
Valley Property Management, Bill Zoller, Izzy Martin, Diane Tira, Janine Nuvis, Terry Lamphier
and Celme Rice The Mayor closed the Public Hearing Vice Mayor Arbuckle moved and Council
Member Cookson seconded to waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety and read by title
only. The motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote Council member Poston moved and Council Member
Cookson seconded to introduce and approve as orally amended Ordinance to add Chapter 8.48 to
the Grass Valley Municipal Code pertaining to responsible property owners. The motion carried by
a 5-0 voice vote.
8. Authorize the Fire Chief to solicit bids or to use the procurement contract of another nublic
entity for the purchase of a ladder truck.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the Fire Chief solicit bids for a
replacement aerial flue apparatus with a 100 foot ladder and a 2000 GPM flue pump or,
with the affirmation by the City Attorney that another public entity’s procurement process
for a like apparatus meets the procurement requirememenetns ts of the City of Grass Valley, and
that the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into purchase discussions with the awaidee of that
procurement contract.
Fire Chief Tony Clarabut presented this item to Council Council Member Poston moved and
Council Member Miller seconded to authorize the Fire Chief solicit bids for a replacement aerial
fire apparatus with a 100 foot ladder and a 2000 GPM fire pump or, with the affirmation by the
City Attorney that another public entity’s procurement process for a like apparatus meets the
procurement requirements of the City of Grass Valley, and that the Fire Chief be authorized to
enter into purchase discussions with the awardee of that procurement contract. The motion carried
by a 5-0 voice vote.
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9. Fiscal year 2008/2009 Annual Financial and Management Reports
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Financial and
Management Reports prepared by Smith and Newell, s.
Maryanne Hoffler, Accounting Supervisor introduced this item and Marylee Smith from Smith and
Newell, CPA’s reviewed the report with Council. Vice Mayor Arbuckle moved and Council
Member Cookson seconded to accept the Management reports prepared by Smith and Newell,
CPA’s. The motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote.
10. Mid Year Revenue and Expenditure Budget Review
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the 2009-2010 Mid-Year Budget Review Report
and approval of the recommended mid year budget adjustments.
City Administrator Dan Holler presented this item to Council. Council Member Miller moved and
Council Member Cookson seconded to approve the 2009-2010 Mid-Year Budget Review Report
and approval of the recommended mid year budget adjustments. The motion carried by a 5-0 voice
vote.
The Mayor made a reminder announcement about the Council Work Session scheduled for
February 17, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
I. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 pm by Mayor Swarthout.
Lisa Swarthout. Mayor Kristi Bashor. CityClerk
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