posted 07-03-2008 03:18 PM            

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, JULY 8, 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

City Council and or/the Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to its meetings, which are scheduled at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. This meeting is being broadcast “live” on Comcast Channel 17 and This meeting is being recorded by Comcast and is scheduled for rebroadcast on NCTV Channel 17. Please consult NCTV program listings as to the schedule at www.nevadacountytv.org This meeting is also recorded on audio tape. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible and listening devices are available. Other special accommodations may be requested to the City Clerk 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Action may be taken on any agenda item. Please turn off all cell phones or similar devices. Agenda materials are available at City Hall, the Grass Valley Public Library or on the City’s web site by clicking on each item’s icon.
AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER: Next Resolution – #08-58
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Ordinance – # 697
ROLL CALL:

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 (Limited to 15 minutes)

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. PUBLIC COMMENT – There is a time limitation of three minutes per person. For any items that are not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction or interest of the City, please come to the podium at this time. If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, please come to the podium when the item number and subject matter are announced. When recognized, please begin by providing your name and address for the record (optional). Anyone wishing to submit written information at the meeting needs to furnish ten (10) copies to the City Clerk in advance to allow for distribution to City Council, staff and the media.

F. BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

G. CONSENT ITEMS – All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council and or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency votes on the motion to adopt, members of the Council and or Agency, staff or the public request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action (roll call vote).

1. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve disbursements of $1,381,757.74

2. Award of Contract - Wastewater Treatment Plant Denitrification and UV Disinfection Project
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) award a contract for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Denitrification and UV Disinfection Project to Syblon Reid Construction, Inc of Folsom, CA in the amount of $2,786,000.00, and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract, and 3) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve Construction Change Orders for up to 10% of the total contract amount.

3. Taylorville Road Storm Drain Repair Project – Approval of Budget Transfer, Plans and Specifications; and Authorization to Bid
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve a Budget Amendment Request and the plans and specifications for the Taylorville Road Storm Drain Repair Project; and authorize the advertisement for construction bids.

4. Appointment of Seasonal Workers – Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to appoint/hire up to six (6) Seasonal Maintenance Workers to be assigned to the various Divisions within the Public Works Department.

5. Agreement with the Grass Valley Downtown Association RECOMMENDATION: Authorize execution of agreement for fiscal year 2008/2009 in the amount of $22,500.

6. Agreement with the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce RECOMMENDATION: Authorize execution of agreement for fiscal year 2008/2009 in the amount of $22,500.

7. Authorized travel for City Council and City Administrator and appointment of voting delegates for League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Approve travel for City Council Members and City Administrator to attend League of cities Conferences including Mayors and council Executive Forum June 2008; Annual Conference and Exposition September 2008 and to appoint Councilmember Jan Arbuckle as a voting delegate and County Administrator as a voting alternate for the 2008 Annual Business Meeting and to authorize travel expenses for Jan Arbuckle as related to her service in representing the city at the League’s Sacramento Valley Division meetings.

8. Seasonal Firefighter Appointment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize appointment of Brianna Mayberry as a seasonal firefighter with the Grass Valley Fire Department

9. Seasonal Firefighter Appointment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize appointment of Ryan Brown as a seasonal firefighter with the Grass Valley Fire Department.

10. Authorize funding for annual Employee Recognition Event
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the allocation of $1,000 for annual Employee Recognition Event.

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

I. STAFF REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

11. Appoint Anthony Clarabut as Grass Valley Fire Chief and approve Letter of Understanding.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the appointment of Anthony Clarabut as Fire Chief and approve the Letter of Understanding between the City and Employee. (voice vote)

12. Contract renewal with the Nevada County Economic Resource Council (ERC) for FY08-09
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize execution of agreement for fiscal year 2008/2009 in the amount of $15,000. (voice vote)

13. A resolution establishing appropriate accounts for the receipt and expenditure of asset forfeiture funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 08-58 of the City of Grass Valley establishing appropriate accounts for the receipt and expenditure of asset forfeiture funds. (voice vote)

14. Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for obtaining Consultant to prepare a “Feasibility Study on Expansion of Project Area”
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Feasibility Study on Expansion of Grass Valley Redevelopment Project Area. (voice vote)

15. Set Council Meeting dates for two community workshops and one date for an area day tour to review various projects and designs to assist in future project development in Grass Valley.
RECOMMENDATION: Set Council meeting dates for two community workshops and one date for an area tour to review various projects and designs to assist in future project development in Grass Valley. (voice vote)