posted 06-19-2009 11:49 AM            

1. Labor Negotiations – Labor negotiations update with Dan Holler, City Administrator and Management Team members: Michael Lewis, Human Resources Manager; Joe Heckel, Community Development Director; Tim Kiser, Public Works Director/City Engineer; John Foster, Police Chief; and Tony Clarabut, Fire Chief regarding negotiations with all labor Units (1,3,4,6,7,8) pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009
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 NCTV 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. Staff reports and background information related to regular agenda items are available at City of Grass Valley City Hall, 125 East Main Street, Grass Valley, California at the office of the City Clerk.

AGENDA
B. CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:

C. 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.

D. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

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. Approval of Action Minutes June 9, 2009 and the special meeting on June 12, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes as submitted.

2. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $1,311,227.27 for the period May 30, 2009 through June 12, 2009.

3. Contract for Services with MAXIMUS, Inc. related to mandated costs claims
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, authorize the Mayor to execute an Evergreen Agreement to provide Mandated Cost Claiming Services with MAXIMUS for a fixed fee of $6,300 for fiscal year 2009/10 which shall be increased 2.5% of the annual fee each fiscal year thereafter.

4. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 706 amending the Grass Valley Development Code, Title 17
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 706 amending the Development Code, or Title 17 of the Municipal Code.

5. Modification to a previously approved agreement to provide out of agency sewer service to Assessor Parcel Number 08-020-48.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to sign the revised agreement supporting a 1986 agreement to provide out of agency sewer service.

6. Police Department Yearly Service Agreements
RECOMMENDATION: Annual Approval of Yearly Service Agreements

7. Authorization to File an Application for ARRA Funding
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-60 authorizing the filing of an application for Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the City’s Alta Hill Water Tanks Project No. 04- 01.

8. East Main Street Widening Project – Award Contract
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to award a Construction Contract to the lowest responsible bidder, 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.

9. Traffic Safety Review Committee Meeting Schedule Revision
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-61 amending Resolution 07-06 and revising the schedule for Traffic Safety Review Committee (TSRC) meetings.

10. Resolution to Adopt pay schedule for Exempt and Non-contract Employees and Positions.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution of Pay Schedule for Exempt and Non-contract Employees or Positions.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

11. Authorization to Apply for FY 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Allocation Grant application in an amount of $800,000 for purposes of assisting with infrastructure and construction costs associated with Gold Country Village Senior Housing project
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing and via motion, authorize: 1) submittal of FY 2009-2010 CDBG General Allocation grant application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for Public Improvements in Support of Housing New Construction and Public Facilities for the Gold Country Village, a 160 unit affordable senior apartment complex, 2) approve Resolution 2009-67 which a) authorizes Mayor to execute the grant agreement and any amendments on the City’s behalf; b) directs the City Administrator to act on the City's behalf in all matters pertaining to the grant application, and c) designates the Community Development Director, Finance Director, Economic Development Specialist and Accountant to execute program supporting documentation on the City’s behalf; and, 3) approve the use of $100,000 of the City’s Program Income funds as a local contribution to the project

12. Endorsement of FY 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning & Technical Assistance Grant Applications
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing and via motion, authorize; 1) staff to submit FY 2009-2010 General Allocation and Economic Development Planning and Technical Assistance grant applications to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for completing; a) the Loma Rica Ranch Special Development Area (SDA) and Industrial Park Sewer Extension Feasibility Study, and b) the LaBarr Meadows Road / Southhill Village SDA Sewer Extension Feasibility Study; 2) the use of about $35,000 of Program Income funds for a required local match of the total amount requested; and, 3) approve Resolution 2009-68 which authorizes Mayor to execute Standard Agreements on City’s behalf; and directs City Administrator to act on City's behalf in all matters pertaining to the planning grant applications.

13. Collection of delinquent sewer only accounts on the Nevada County tax roll
RECOMMENDATION: After holding a public hearing, adopt Resolution 2009-65 requesting that the County of Nevada levy and collect delinquent sewer service charges on the tax roll.

14. Continuation of item from the June 9, 2009 City Council Meeting - of the City of Grass Valley’s Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2009-2010
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2009-54 to approve and establishment of a Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2009-2010

15. Continuation of item from the June 9, 2009 City Council Meeting - to review and consider adopting the General Budget of the City of Grass Valley for fiscal year 2009-2010 and including adopting the Operating Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grass Valley for fiscal year 2009-2010
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2009-56 approving the General Budget of the City of Grass Valley and Resolution RDA 2009-57 approving the Operating Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grass Valley, that is included as supplemental information to the Administrative Proposed Budget or provide direction on the finalization of the budget prior to June 30th (4/5s roll call vote, City and Redevelopment Agency Item)

I. ADMINISTRATIVE

16. A Resolution requesting allocating Local Transportation Funds for public transportation for FY 2009-10
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-62 a resolution of the City of Grass Valley requesting the Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) allocate $295,311 of the City’s FY 2009-10 local transportation funds (LTF) for public transportation.

17. A Resolution finding that a fiscal hardship will result from the taking of local funds by the State
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-63 a resolution of the City of Grass Valley finding a severe fiscal hardship will exist if additional city property tax and other funds are seized and additional unfunded mandates are adopted by the State of California.

18. A Resolution opposing the taking of HUTA (gas tax) funds by the State and Authorizing the City Attorney to support litigation with the League of Cities and for the Mayor to send appropriate letters in opposition to such state action
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-64 a resolution of the City of Grass Valley authorizing the City Attorney to cooperate with the League of California Cities and Counties in litigation challenging the constitutionality of any seizure by the State Government of Grass Valley’s street maintenance funds.

J. ADJOURN