posted 04-24-2008 12:05 PM            

CLOSED SESSION
II. Potential Litigation – City Council, City Administrator Dan Holler, City Attorney and City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Opponents Against Grass Valley Initiative.
Purpose of Closed Session: Potential Litigation
NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
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: info@cityofgrassvalley.com Web Site: www.cityofgrassvalley.com

AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER: Next Resolution – #08-19
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Ordinance – # 696
ROLL CALL: Council Member Arbuckle, Council Member Miller, Vice Mayor Swarthout, Mayor Johnson were present. Council Member Poston was absent.

B. AGENDA APPROVAL
NO CHANGES WERE MADE.

C. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS (Limited to 15 minutes)

1. Recognition of Lee Johnson, President of Networked Insurance Agents for the Company’s facilitation of a $10,000 donation to the Fire Department from the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company’s Heritage Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the Mayor and Fire Chief.

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. PUBLIC COMMENT

F. BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

G. CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

2. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve disbursements of $651,380.73 (roll call vote)

3. Purchase of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 4-WD 1500 Work Truck
RECOMMENDATION: Approve acquisition of one (1) 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 4-WD 1500 pickup, with TRW option for mounting safety beacon and wiring, thru the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) in the amount of $18,546.94. (roll call vote)

4. Republic ITS (formerly Republic Electric) Contract 06-51 Amendment No. 2 to add New
Traffic Signal at Ridge Rd/Sierra College Dr/Morgan Ranch Dr
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No. 2 and authorize the Public
Works Director/City Engineer to execute the agreement subject to legal review. (roll call vote)

5. Appointment of Memorial Park Pool Staff
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Appointment of Part-time Seasonal Staff to Operate the Memorial Park Swimming Pool for the 2008 Summer Swim Season. (roll call vote)

6. Approval to Hire Public Works Seasonal Employees
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the hiring of Public Works Temporary Seasonal Employees assigned to the Parks Division for a not to exceed amount of $6,000.00 (roll call vote)

7. Memorial Park Tennis Court Improvement – Donation Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Acknowledge and accept a $100 donation from Greta Watson as a contribution to the Memorial Park Tennis Court Improvement Project and 2) Authorize the City Administrator to approve a budget transfer of $100. (roll call vote)

8. Final Map 05 PLN-41 for the Alta Hill Village Project and the Corresponding Subdivision
Improvement Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Final Map 05PLN-41 for the Alta Hill Village Project and the corresponding Subdivision Improvement Agreement. (roll call vote)

9. Resolution to Request Allocation of Pedestrian and Bicycle Funds RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-19 supporting Bike to Work Day and request an allocation of $300 from the Nevada County Transportation Commission Pedestrian and Bicycle Fund. (roll call vote)

10. 2007-08 General Fund Departmental Budget Reductions
RECOMMENDATION: Approve attached budget reductions to the Adopted 2007-08 General Fund Budget. (roll call vote)

11. Revision of Municipal Code – Chapter 8.44, “Fireworks” – 2nd Reading
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading in its entirety and read by title only (requires a unanimous voice vote) and adopt Ordinance No. 696 to amend Municipal Code Section 8.44, “Fireworks”, updating and clarifying language defining the sale and use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks in the City of Grass Valley. (roll call vote)

12. Acceptance and Purchase of Right-of-way to Accommodate the Development of the Idaho- Maryland Road/East Main Roundabout.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize 1) acceptance and recordation of the grant deed and temporary construction easement to authorize the City to complete certain improvements associated with the Idaho-Maryland Road/East Main street roundabout, and, 2) provision of payment to the owner for the property for transferring right-of-way and a temporary construction easement. (roll call vote)

13. Side Letter of Agreement with Unit #4 Regarding Safety Apparel
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Side Letter of Agreement. (roll call vote)

14. Side Letter of Understanding with Unit #6 – Reclassification of Public Safety Dispatcher to Police Dispatchers I/II and Payment of Retroactive Pay.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Side Letter of Understanding. (roll call vote)

15. Reappointment of Two (2) Current Personnel Commissioners
RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint two current Personnel Commissioners for additional terms on the Commission. (roll call vote)

16. Request for Proposal for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Director of Finance to advertise Requests for Proposals (RFP) for use in seeking proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit the records of the City of Grass Valley and Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency for external audit services for fiscal years 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.. (roll call vote)

H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR SEPARATE ACTION AND / OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS

I. COUNCIL

17. City Council Priority Goals and Work Tasks for Economic Development
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction on priority goals and work tasks to assist in working with the Economic Resource Council and others on cooperative economic development efforts. (voice vote)
DIRECTION GIVEN ON HOW TO PROCEED

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS

18. Public Hearing for the Grass Valley Transportation Impact Fee (Continued From March 25, 2008 Council Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION: That Council recieve an update relating to possible options to reduce fee impacts on small neighborhood businesses, continue/conduct the public hearing, and adopt a resolution amending the City’s AB1600 Traffic Impact Fees in accordance with the Grass Valley Transportation Impact Fee Program. (roll call vote)
ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE MAY 13, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

19. Public Hearing to Rescind Ordinance Relating to the Regional Transportation Fee
(Continued From March 25, 2008 Council Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Delay rescinding Chapter 3.46 Regional Transportation Fee to allow for sufficient time for Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) to complete the Proposed Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (PRTMF) program update, 2) Collect and hold in trust the current RTMF Fee for NCTC until September 1, 2008 or until the PRMTF is completed, and 3) After September 1, 2008 or upon the completion of the PRTMF, revaluate our continued participation in the RTMF. (roll call vote)
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

20. Update of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Reuse Plan, Which Allows the City to Retain and Allocate Income From Past CDBG Loans for Eligible Community Development Activities.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-20 for a updated “Program Income Reuse Plan” for establishing guidelines to the City for how to retain and allocate income from CDBG loans. (roll call vote)
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

K. STAFF REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

21. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of a Resolution No. 08-21 Requesting the County Auditor Place the Adjusted Special Emergency Medical and Fire Response Tax Rate on the FY 08/09 Tax Roll with a 4.1 % Increase.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve an inflation adjustment of 4.1% in the special Emergency Medical and Fire Response Tax rate and adopt Resolution No. 08-21 requesting the County Auditor place the adjusted tax on the FY 08/09 tax roll. (roll call vote)
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

22. Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment Between the Board of Administration California Public Employee’s Retirement system (PERS) and the City Council, City of Grass Valley.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-22 regarding the intent of the City to amend its agreement with PERS.
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE

23. An Ordinance of the City of Grass Valley Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council City of Grass Valley.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading in its entirety and read by title only (requires a unanimous voice vote) and introduce an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employee’ Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council, City of Grass Valley
APPROVED BY A 4 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE