Grass Valley City Council Agenda: Sept. 22, 2009

CITY OF GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL Lisa Swarthout, Mayor Yolanda Cookson

Dan Miller

Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor Chauncey Poston

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 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, September 22, 2009, 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. 1.

CLOSED SESSION Existing Litigation – Conference with Legal Council pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) 1 existing case. 1. City of Grass Valley v. Doris Mitchell, as Executrix of the Estate of Edna T. Ruck, deceased; and 1-40 DOES inclusive 2.

Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency Conference with real property negotiators: Agency Negotiators: Daniel C. Holler and Joe Heckel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 248 Mill Street, Grass Valley Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Owners Name: The Pioneer Trust

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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: [email protected] 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 icon. Staff reports and background information related to regular agenda site by clicking on each item’s 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: Page 1 of 3

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.

Presentation of Proclamation naming October, 2009 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month RECOMMENDATION: None required

2.

Introduction/Presentation – Life Saving Commendations for action taken at Lyman Gilmore Middle School Campus RECOMMENDATION: Present Life Saving Commendations

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). 3.

Approval of Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes as submitted.

4.

Warrant Registers RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $949,482.12 for the period August 29, 2009 through September 11, 2009.

5.

Investment Reports for June 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Monthly Statement of Investments for June 2009

6.

Morgan Abandonment of the Formation of the Morgan Ranch West Benefit Assessment District No. 2008-1 RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-81 abandoning the proceedings for the proposed formation of the Morgan Ranch West Benefit Assessment District No. 2008-1

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Accept Public Improvements on Pleasant Street per Grading Permit 07-06 RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1) accept the public improvements on Pleasant Street completed as part of the conditions of approval for Tentative Map 07 PLN-07; and, 2) authorize the release of the erosion control security after the submittal and acceptance of the one-year maintenance bond.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Denitrification and UV Disinfection Project Acceptance RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1) accept the Wastewater Treatment Plant Denitrification and UV Disinfection Project as complete; 2) authorize release of retention; and, 3) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

9.

California State Office of Traffic Safety Driving Under the Influence Grant – Avoid the Five DUI Campaign – Nevada County RECOMMENDATION: Approve acceptance of an Office of Traffic Safety Driving Under the Influence Grant and budget transfer to accommodate the grant funding

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE 10.

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OR

Personnel Commission Interview Panel RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two Council Members to interview applicants for two open positions on the Personnel Commission with terms ending January 1, 2012 and January 1, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARING 11.

I.

DISCUSSION

Ordinance No. 708 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley requiring the licensing of tobacco retailers RECOMMENDATION: To take the following action: 1) Conduct the public hearing; 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety and read by title only and 3) introduce Ordinance No. 708 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley requiring the licensing of tobacco retailers and amending the Grass Valley Municipal Code by adding chapter 5.56 tobacco retailer licensing.

ADJOURN CITY OF GRASS VALLEY This agenda is hereby certified to have been posted as follows:

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