posted 02-05-2010 12:52 PM            

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: info@cityofgrassvalley.com Web Site:
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 [URL=http://www.nevadacountytv.org.]www.nevadacountytv.org. In addition to being broadcast live on TV it is also is also being broadcast “live” on the internet at www.cityofgrassvalley.com (click on the upper right hand button “Video City Council Meetings” and follow the instructions. 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
A. CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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. 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.

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 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).

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

H. PUBLIC HEARING

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.

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.

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.

H. ADMINISTRATIVE

8. Authorize the Fire Chief to solicit bids or to use the procurement contract of another public entity for the purchase of a ladder truck.
RECOMMENDATION:That City Council 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.

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, CPA’s.

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.

I. ADJOURN