posted 03-04-2010 01:45 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, MARCH 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. Dedication of a Mautino Park Tennis Court in Memory of City Employee Jack Holland
RECOMMENDATION: That Council recognize the outstanding public service provided by Jack Holland, a valued, long standing City employee, and authorize the dedication of a Mautino Park tennis court in his honor and memory.

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 February 23, 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes as submitted.

3. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $1,504,650.11 for the period February 13, 2010 through February 26, 2010.

4. Investment Reports for January 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Monthly Statement of Investments for January 2010

5. Declaration of Surplus of Three Police Department Vehicles and Purchase of Replacement 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe and vehicle changeover costs under Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant
RECOMMENDATION: Approve attached Resolution number 2010-08 authorizing the surplus of three patrol vehicles and authorizing the purchase of one replacement patrol vehicle and vehicle changeover costs utilizing the Justice Administration Grant and asset forfeiture funds.

6. Dorsey Drive Interchange Project – Grant Deed to California
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the Mayor to execute a grant deed to the State of California granting the State right of way for the Dorsey Drive Interchange project.

7. Award of Contract - Purchase One (1) Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1) award a contract to GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc., of Sacramento, CA; 2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to enter into a purchase agreement for one TYMCO Model 600/BAH/1HM7 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper at a cost of 174,765.19, subject to legal review; and 3) authorize the City Administrator to effect any budget modifications necessary to successfully complete this procurement.

8. Grant Acquisition and Use Authorization
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-09, authorize the Public
Works Director/City Engineer, on behalf of the City, to execute any agreement and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to comply with the acquisition and use of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) funds.

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

H. ADMINISTRATIVE

9. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Street Rehabilitation Project – Implementation of Traffic Calming Measures on South Auburn Street
RECOMMENDATION: That Council review a presentation concerning traffic calming measures that are proposed as part of the ARRA Street Rehabilitation Project on South Auburn Street, and provide any comments or recommendations.


10. Safe Routes to School Grant – Authorization to Execute Agreement with Health Education Council
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute an agreement with the Health Education Council in an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to legal review.

11. Commencement of certain amendments to City Redevelopment Plan including an expansion of its boundaries to encompass portions of Glenbrook Basin and northeast Grass Valley
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Chair to sign agreement with RSG, Inc. for assisting in certain amendments to the Redevelopment Plan including an expansion of its boundaries (Redevelopment Agency Item)

12. Agreement with the Nevada County Economic Resource Council
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize execution of agreement between the Nevada County Economic Resource Council and the City of Gras Valley for Services and support of Broadband grant funding and authorize the Mayor to provide a letter of support for the project.

I. ADJOURN