Grass Valley City Council Agenda for May 13

Published on May 12, 2008 - 6:33:46 AM

By: YubaNet

Grass Valley City Council Agenda for May 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers Grass Valley city hall (lower level) 125 East Main Street, Grass Valley, California.

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. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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).

1. Warrant Registers
RECOMMENDATION: Approve warrant disbursements in the amount of $916,742.38 for the period April 17, 2008 through May 2, 2008

2. Investments Reports
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Monthly Statement of Investments for March 2008

3. Approval of City Business Loan Agreement for Holbrook Hotel
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize, via motion, 1) acceptance of the loan agreement terms for the borrower, the Holbrooke Hotel; and 2) approve the use of the City's Business Assistance Revolving Loan Fund in the amount of $150,000.

4. Acceptance of Regional Housing Allocation Needs for Grass Valley for the 2009 Housing Element Update.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize, via motion, acceptance of the housing allocation numbers assigned to Grass Valley for its required 2009 Housing Element update.

5. Letter of Support to Nevada County Supporting Their Efforts to Obtain a Grant to Implement a Multifamily Housing Recycling Program for Aluminum, Glass, Plastic and Bi Metal Beverage Containers Sold in California.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support to the County.

6. Renewal of Dispatch Service Agreements between Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (Ambulance Service), Cal Fire, and the City of Grass Valley
RECOMMENDATION: Approve renewal of agreements for dispatch services with Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and adopt Resolution #08- ______ approving the renewed Cal Fire agreement.

7. Contract with R&S Garage Door, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Fire Chief to execute a service contract with R&S Garage Door, Inc. for biannual inspection and minor maintenance of fire station bay doors.

8. 206/208 Colfax Avenue Easement
RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept an offer of dedication for a fire hydrant easement.

9. Accept Public Improvements and Offer of Dedication from DeMartini RV
RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept the completed public improvements on Idaho- Maryland Road and the associated offer of dedication.

10. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Denitrification and UV Disinfection Facilities - Engineering Services
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve a contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for engineering support services during construction of the WWTP Denitrification and UV Disinfection Facilities in an amount not to exceed $100,000, subject to legal review; 2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to negotiate and execute amendments not to exceed 10% ($10,000) of the contract amount; and 3) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to extend John Wright's employment contract by 600 hours for project oversight.

11. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Denitrification and UV Disinfection Facilities, Alta Hill Water Tank, Morgan Ranch / Slate Creek Pump Station Expansion -Inspection Services
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute a professional service agreement with Quality Technical Services for inspection services during construction for the WWTP Denitrification and UV Disinfection Facilities, Alta Hill Water Tanks, and Morgan Ranch/Slate Creek Pump Station Expansion projects in an amount not to exceed $92,480 for the WWTP and $17,000 for the Alta Hill Water Tanks and Morgan Ranch/Slate Creek Pump Station Expansion projects, subject to legal review; and 2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to negotiate and approve amendments not to exceed 10% ($10,948) of the contract amount.

12. As Needed Service Agreements - Award of Contracts for Professional Geotechnical and Surveying Services
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve as needed Professional Geotechnical and Surveying Services with Holdrege & Kull, California Survey Company, and Andregg Geomatics, subject to legal review, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per fiscal year per respective professional services agreement; and 2) authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to negotiate and execute amendments not to exceed 10% ($2,500) of any of the respective agreements.

13. Wolf Creek Village Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the filing of Final Map 07PLN-32 and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Freeman Lane Land Developers.

14. Side Letters of Agreement with Unit #6 Sworn Police Officers and Unit #7, Police Management. The 84 hours shifts changed to 80 hours shifts.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt provisions of Side Letter reducing Police Officers shifts from 84 to 80 hours in a pay period on a temporary basis to reduce costs associated with the 84- hour shift configuration.

15. Ordinance on 2nd reading of the City of Grass Valley authorizing an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council, City of Grass Valley. Including eligible miscellaneous employee election certificate.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and read by title only (requires a unanimous voice vote) and adopt Ordinance #________ on the second reading authorizing an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City Council, City of Grass Valley.

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

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS

16. Public Hearing for the Grass Valley Transportation Impact Fee
(Continued From March 25, 2008 and May 13, 2008 Council Meetings)
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive an update relating to possible options to reduce fee impacts on small neighborhood businesses, continue/conduct the public hearing, and adopt a resolution amending the City's AB1600 Traffic Impact Fees in accordance with the Grass Valley Transportation Impact Fee Program. (voice vote)

I. STAFF REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

17. Swimming Pool Season Passes
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve Resolution No. 08- __ increasing the fee for a family season pass and creating a half-season pass for Memorial Park Pool.

18. Review of Potential Issues and Impacts of "Land Use Initiative"
RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and, direct staff regarding establishing a position of the Grass Valley City Council relative to the initiative. (voice vote)

J. ADJOURN

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