CITY OF GRASS VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL
Lisa Swarthout, Mayor Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Yolanda Cookson Dan Miller 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: 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
A. CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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 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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 7. 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.

8. 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

G. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR

SEPARATE ACTION AND / OR ANY ADDED AGENDA ITEMS

I. ADMINISTRATIVE

10. 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.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

11. 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.

I. ADJOURN

CITY OF GRASS VALLEY

This agenda is hereby certified to have been posted as follows:

Date Time City Clerk

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