posted 10-24-2008 02:53 PM            

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL and/or GRASS VALLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008, IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM OF GRASS VALLEY CITY HALL, 125 EAST MAIN STREET, GRASS VALLEY, TO CONSIDER THE MATTER LISTED BELOW. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON THIS ITEM BEFORE ITS CONSIDERATION.

I. CLOSED SESSION
Public employee performance Evaluation, (City Administrator) pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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:

City Council and /or the Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency welcome 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 NCTV and is scheduled for rebroadcast on NCTV Channel 17. Please consult NCTV program listings as to the schedule at [URL=http://www.nevadacountytv.org]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 – #08-80
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Ordinance – # 700
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

1. Sierra College Update and Presentation – 30 minutes RECOMMENDATION: Informational Presentation only no action necessary

2. Introduction of a Catalog of Heritage Home Award Winners from 1997 to 2006 prepared by the Historical Commission – 10 to15 minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Allow for presentation of newly published catalog

D. 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.

E. BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

F. CONSENT ITEMS – All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and/or Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency (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).

3. Approval of Action Minutes of October 14, 2008 and December 11, 2007
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as submitted.

4. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $698,644.78 for the period October 4, 2008 through October 17, 2008.

5. Investment Reports for August 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Monthly Statement of Investments for August 2008

6. Annual Chemical Purchase for Sewage Odor Control
RECOMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute a purchase order up to $20,000 for Sewage Odor Control Chemicals, and 2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve amendments up to 10% of the original agreement amount.

7. Declare Particular Vehicles as Surplus Equipment and Authorize Sale
RECOMMENDATION: Declare as surplus equipment from the City fleet a 1990 Nissan Pick-up truck (#13), a 1995 Ford Escort (#150) and a 1997 Ford Explorer (#1323) and grant authority to the Public Works Director to arrange for the sale of this equipment in a means deemed advantageous to the City and to deposit funds realized from this sale to the Vehicle Replacement Fund 310.

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

H. STAFF REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

8. Request by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity for funding to offset Increased Infrastructure Costs with Alta Hill Project
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to execute Addendum to Reimbursement Agreement Habitat for Humanity to provide financial assistance in the amount of $25,000. (Action item for Agency)

9. Set Date to Conduct Joint Study Session with Planning Commission on Idaho-Maryland Mine Draft Environmental Impact Report (per City Public Outreach Policy)
RECOMMENDATION: Set date of joint study session for either Monday, November 10 or Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (start time at 6:00 p.m.)

I. ADJOURN