On the agenda: Grass Valley City of Grass Valley City Council Meeting - Jan 26, 2021 — Data Center (Jan 26)

CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Ben Aguilar, Mayor
Bob Branstrom

Hilary Hodge

Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Tom Ivy

NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF GRASS VALLEY WILL
HOLD A CLOSED SESSION MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 AT 6:30 PM IN THE
MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM OF GRASS VALLEY CITY HALL, 125 EAST MAIN
STREET, GRASS VALLEY, CA 94945
Public Comments for Closed Session Items Only
Call to Order:
Roll Call:

1.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will
prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Name of Case: Tripps Auto Body Paint Shop, et al. v. City of Grass Valley
Names of Parties or Claimants: Tripps Auto Body Paint Shop, a California Partnership; Tripps
Auto Body and Paint Shop, Inc.; Doe 1 through Doe 50, inclusive
Case No. CU18-082927

Adjourn:

Posted:

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Date
Time
Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk

CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Ben Aguilar, Mayor
Bob Branstrom

Hilary Hodge

Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Tom Ivy

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT “SUCCESSOR
AGENCY”
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021
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
In response to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 and Resolution 2020-09 Declaring the
Existence of a Local Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, public participation in the City of
Grass Valley City Council and other public meetings shall be electronic only, and without a physical
location for public participation, until further notice in compliance with California state guidelines on
social distancing. City Council welcomes you to attend the meetings electronically, which are scheduled
at 7:00 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 by Nevada County Media, on the internet
at www.cityofgrassvalley.com , or on the City of Grass Valley YouTube channel at
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available via this link as well. Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via
voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed
and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after that will be addressed
during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option to modify their action on
items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda item. Agenda materials, staff
reports, and background information related to regular agenda items are available on the City of Grass
Valley website: www.cityofgrassvalley.com. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the
Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be made available on the City of Grass Valley website
at www.cityofgrassvalley.com subject to City staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
If you do not have the means to participate in meetings electronically, contact the City at (530) 274-4390
and staff will be happy to identify alternative means for you to participate.
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 to accomplish business in the
most efficient manner.

C.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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D.

INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

E.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via
voicemail at (530) 274-4390 and email to [email protected]. Comments will be
reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5pm. Comments received after that
will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. Council will have the option
to modify their action on items based on comments received. Action may be taken on any agenda
item.

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. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2021
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as submitted.
2. Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
RECOMMENDATION: Continuance of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation
declaring a Local State of Emergency.
3. Local Emergency Proclamation
RECOMMENDATION: Continuance of sinkhole proclamation declaring a Local State of
Emergency due to extreme weather.
4. Approval of a Three-year Agreement with Dell for Citywide Microsoft Licensing, Utilizing
the County of Riverside Agreement, in the Amount of $54,965.28 Annually.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the City Manager or their designee to
execute a three-year agreement with Dell in the amount of $54,965.28 annually to pay for the
City’s annual Microsoft licensing and support (Attachment A).
5. Approve out of State Technical Rope Rescue Training.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) Allow the Fire Chief to approve out of State
training for on Captain to attend advanced Technical Rope Rescue Training.
6. Appointment of Planning Commissioners
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the appointment of Liz Coots as Planning
Commissioner for Councilmember Brandstrom.

G.

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

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

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I.

ADMINISTRATIVE
7. Traffic Improvements at West Main and Church Street and North Church Street
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize implementation of all-way stop control at the
West Main and Church St intersection and reversal of the one-way direction of North Church
St.
8. Appointment of Interview Committee for Historical Commission Vacancies
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting that the Mayor appoint an Interview Committee to
recommend appointments to the Historical Commission
9. Presentation by CalRecycle staff on SB 1383, the state-mandated organic waste reduction
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: No action required. Council will hear a presentation and can ask
questions on next steps required by the City to implement SB 1383.

J.

BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

K.

ADJOURN

Posted:
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Date
Time
Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk

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MINUTES OF THE

CITY OF GRASS VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2021
Ben Aguilar, Mayor
Bob Branstrom

Hilary Hodge

Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor
Tom Ivy

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GRASS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY AND REDEVELOPMENT “SUCCESSOR
AGENCY”
7:00 P. M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021
A.

AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: 7:17 pm by Mayor Aguilar
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Aguilar
ROLL CALL: Council Member Branstrom, Ivy, Vice Mayor Arbuckle, and Mayor Aguilar were
present. Council Member Hodge joined the meeting at 7:21 pm.

B.

AGENDA APPROVAL
No changes for the agenda

C.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report out of closed session.

D.

INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Joint Proclamation with Nevada County to Honor Dan Landon – Mayor Aguilar presented the
joint Proclamation to Dan Landon for his 30 years of service Nevada County Transportation
Coalition.

E.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments were received from; Jeana Lasser in regards to
Wendy’s moving in to where Paulett’s Kitchen is and how the City should leave that location
open to a local business rather than a fast food chain, Tony Lauria submitted a comment opposed
to the Idaho Maryland Mine reopening, Jes Taber submitted a comment in regards to what
happened at the Nation’s Capital wanting Council to denounce the violence, Tara O’Connel
submitted a public comment in regards to opposition of the Rise Gold Mine opening, and Audrey
Schwartz submitted a public comment wanting to know what City Council is going to change
after the occurrences on January 6th, and wanting to know what they are going to do to make
Grass Valley safe for Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

F.

CONSENT ITEMS – Item number 11was adjusted to add “The Council acted by a 4/5 or greater
majority to declare an emergency justification for this sole-source contract under article XIII,
section 2 of the City Charter for the reasons stated in the staff report.” Vice Mayor Arbuckle moved
to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member Branstrom seconded, and the motion
carried by a 5-0 roll call vote.
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 8th, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as submitted.

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2. Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
RECOMMENDATION: Continuance of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation
declaring a Local State of Emergency.
3. Local Emergency Proclamation
RECOMMENDATION: Continuance of sinkhole proclamation declaring a Local State of
Emergency due to extreme weather.
4. Appointment of City Council Members and Staff to Boards and Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Mayor Aguilar’s recommended appointments of
Councilmembers and Staff to various Boards and Commissions.
5. Appointment of Planning Commissioners
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the appointment of Kimberly Warren-Rhodes
as Planning Commissioner for Council Member Hodge and Eric Robbins as Planning
Commissioner for Council Member Ivy.
6. Consideration of the forgiveness of a portion of a CDBG business loan for Gold Country
Distributors
RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept a final payment of $35,000 and forgive the
remaining balance of $15,751.54 of a CDBG business loan for Gold Country Distributors
7. Additional Tier to Septage Receiving Fee Schedule
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve an additional fee tier for septic receiving.
8. Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Deed Restriction for Memorial Park
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to record a Deed Restriction for
Memorial Park.
9. Letter of Support for North Star House Grant Application
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the
North Star House grant application.
10. 2019/2020 Measure E Pavement Rehabilitation Project —Final Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1) approve the final payment and accept the 2019/2020
Measure E Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete, 2) authorize the Assistant City Engineer
to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder and 3) authorize the Finance Director to
transfer available Parking in Lieu fees to fully fund the project.
11. Idaho Maryland Road Measure E Emergency Paving – Authorize Contract
RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the Assistant City Engineer to execute a
construction contract with Hansen Bros. Enterprises for the repaving of Idaho Maryland Road,
for an amount not to exceed $170,000.
12. Labor Compliance and Grant Management Services – Award Contract
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the Assistant City Engineer to execute a
Professional Services Agreement (PSA), for an amount not to exceed $135,000, to the top
ranked consultant, for Labor Compliance and Grant Management Services for the Memorial
Park Facility Improvements Project and 2) determine that the use of competitive sealed
bidding for this procurement is not advantageous to the City.
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13. Agreement with Nevada County Probation for AB109 Officer services on a .5 FTE basis
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) approve the agreement between the City of Gr4ass
Valley and the Nevada County Probation Department for Assembly Bill 109 Police Officer
Services; and 2) authorize the finance Director to make any budget amendments, budget
transfers and personnel allocation changes as necessary.
G.

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

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

I.

ADMINISTRATIVE
14. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22) for July 2021 through June 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution SA2021-01 approving the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22) for the time period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
• Andy Heath, Director of Finance, presented this item to the councilmembers and explained
the reasoning of the payment schedule for the time period of July 1, 2021 through June 30,
2022.
• Vice Mayor Arbuckle moved that council adopt Resolution SA2021-01 approving the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22) for the time period July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022. Council Member Hodge seconded, and the motion carried by a 5-0
roll call vote.
15. Mill Street Closure and Parklets
RECOMMENDATION: That Council 1) authorize the extension of the Mill Street Closure
and Parklets to April 1, 2021; 2) approve allocating FY20/21 Operating Budget Contingencies
up to $20,000 for additional plantings and marketing to ensure the downtown area remains
attractive and vibrant during the winter/spring seasons; 3) approve the solicitation of
professional services to assist with evaluating and discussing the option of closing Mill Street
permanently to through traffic; 4) approve the reduction of parking permits for the first
quarter of the calendar year (Jan 1 – March 31) to a cost of $20/permit to assist downtown
employees with the some of the impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); and 5) authorize
the Finance Director to approve any necessary budget adjustments and/or transfers necessary
to fund these actions.
• Tim Kiser, City Manager, presented this item to the councilmembers and discussed the future
of the Mill Street Closure and the outcome of the meeting that was held on January 7th, 2021
with the Downtown Merchants and what their outlook was of the closure and also what their
concerns are. He also discusses if the councilmembers chose to continue with closure what
the City would need to help the Downtown Business Succeed.
• Public Comments were received from Penny Short, Dave Williams, Teri Reuter, Todd
Johnson, Annastasia Maloney, Ashley Blaze, Scarlet Fever, Chris and Susan, Mary Krik,
Corey Hayden, Paula Newman, Amanda Daley, Mark Reilly, Becky Ingram, Stacy Hereford,
Jacob McDonald, Stacy Maliszewski, Karen Thompson, Johnny Moser, Ashley Byrnes,
Timothy Scarbrough, Laura Kofler, Marissa Herrera, Jacqueline Michie, Kathy Payne, Karen
Lian, Katherine Bialka, and Mark Gierok. There were 11 votes to reopen Mill St and 17
votes to keep Mill Street closed.
• Council Member Branstrom wants to make sure that businesses understand what is public
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spaces versus what is entitled to the businesses, in particular to the eating tables, but overall
supports keeping Mill Street Close. Council Member Hodge and Vice Mayor Arbuckle
Support the closer of Mill Street. Council Member Ivy supports the closure and is excited to
see what will come back with possible plans of what a permanent closure on Mill Street
could look like. Mayor Aguilar supports the closure and the pre planning of what it could
look like if it became a permanent part of Downtown.
Vice Mayor Arbuckle moved that council 1) authorize the extension of the Mill Street
Closure and Parklets to April 1, 2021; 2) approve allocating FY20/21 Operating Budget
Contingencies up to $20,000 for additional plantings and marketing to ensure the downtown
area remains attractive and vibrant during the winter/spring seasons; 3) approve the
solicitation of professional services to assist with evaluating and discussing the option of
closing Mill Street permanently to through traffic; 4) approve the reduction of parking
permits for the first quarter of the calendar year (Jan 1 – March 31) to a cost of $20/permit to
assist downtown employees with the some of the impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19);
and 5) authorize the Finance Director to approve any necessary budget adjustments and/or
transfers necessary to fund these actions. Council Member Branstrom seconded, and the
motion carried by a 5-0 roll call vote.

16. Intersection Modifications at West Main and Church Streets
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive a briefing on Staff proposals to enact
intersection modifications at West Main and Church Streets and to reverse the one-way
direction of North Church Street.
• Bjorn Jones, Assistant City Engineer, presented this informational item to the Council
Members to give them an understanding of what staff is looking at bringing to Council in the
next few weeks in regarding to modifications of West Main and Church Streets and the
reverse of the one-way direction of North Church Street.
• No action was taken on this item.
J.

BRIEF REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Branstrom is appalled at what has happened at the Nation’s Capital and he is a
firm believer in democracy and will stand behind that not just Nationally but locally as well.
Council Member Ivy had nothing to report. Council Member Hodge believes that this
communities are amazing and as long as we all show up and put our minds to it, we all come
together and this is how we will make change and support one another. Vice Mayor Arbuckle has
been on many zoom meetings, and the official Master Plan on Aging has been released and she
was pleased to see that not many things has been changed. Mayor Aguilar is thankful that 2020 is
over and life has been extremely different that the typical normal. He is working with his family
to teach them that there is more to life then technology and that it is important to make sure that
he wants to leave a better future for his kids and all of the future generations.

K.

ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Aguilar at 8:44 pm.

_________________________________
Ben Aguilar, Mayor

_____________________________________
Andy Heath, Acting City Clerk
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Jeana R. Lasser
Tuesday, January 12,2021 5:29 PM
Public Comments

Subject:

Wendy's?? No!!

To Whom it May Concern,
I live a few minutes from the Safeway on Sutton and just recently learned that a Wendy's might be taking the place of
Paulette's over on Sutton. NOOOOO!!l! We do NOT need another fast food restaurant!!! McDonalds, Burger King, Jack
in the Box, Taco Bell...we have enough of that already. Part of the charm of the Grass Valley / Nevada City area is that
we have local businesses that have character, warmth, variety and personality. Pufting another fast food restaurant
where a mom and pop restaurant used to be is so disheartening, and goes against the reason my husband and I love it

here so much.
I really hope the city will reconsider, and leave the spot open for a local business, whether that's a restaurant or
something else. And if you're going to put a chain in, could it at least be something like a Panera or Chipotle, that have

healthy options? Another burger and fries place....ick.
I would suggest going onto the "Nevada County Peeps" website and reading all of the comments posted in response to

the Union article. They are almost universally negative and I believe reflect the desires of most people around here.
Thank you for your time,
Jeana Lasser

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Taylor Day
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Tony

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Tuesday, January 12,2021 8:49 AM
Public Comments
Public Comment for the city council meeting 1/12/2021

Subject:

My comment as about the proposal to reopen the ldaho Maryland Mine, and
although these points have been heard before, it bears repeating so that we do
not allow this to slip thru the cracks.

It is likely the most overreaching, outrageous and dangerous plan ever to pass thru
this county. No expert reports can predict or guarantee the outcome of these
invasive operations on, and under, our land. There wil! be catastrophic failures,
resulting in a huge number of tragedies throughout this community. We have
direct factual evidence, from the history of mines in this county, that these
mpacts will occur.
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A deep bedrock mining operation will have a significant level of negative impact to
our health, safety and welfare. lf you have any doubt, take a LlZ hour out of your
day to watch the Siskon mine documentary, Water or Gold. The ldaho Maryland
mine would be much larger in comparison. We simply cannot endure this
devastation again.
One of the proposal entries states the operations will cause irreparable damage to
local residential wells. ln reality, more than 1000 wells are threatened by this
operation.Their proposed mitigation is to connect a few of these residences to
NlD, but that is completely unacceptable. ln fact, there lS no acceptable mitigation
for the loss of all these residential wells. ln a time of severe concerns over rising
temperatures, drought, low snowpack and wildfire, it is a planned disaster to
pump 800 million gallons of water downstream in the first 5 months of this 80 year

attack on our beautiful foothills?
The entire surrounding area of the above ground sites, are residential. The entire
area of the underground boundaries are residential. The sites themselves are light
industrial. We reject any request to change this to heavy industrial.
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There is another consideration; al! the properties and homes, in and around this
enormous area, will suffer a devaluation. !t will trigger a mass exodus of many
people from the county. Tax revenue loss for the county will be in the millions.
Each of us homeowners will lose our life savings.

The entire proposal is the equivalent of a terrorist attack on the community. The
list of devastating impacts are SO extensive, it's beyond comprehension to think
anyone would support such an egregious proposition.
We are suffering an immeasurable amount of anxiety and hardship due to this
threat. lt will destroy our stable, peaceful, healthy life in the homes we have
worked our entire Iives to own. Can you imagine the severe emotional impact of
living in a heavy industrial construction zone 7 days a week? Can you imagine
hearing the rumblings of drilling and blasting beneath your home at all hours of
the night? Can you imagine getting into the shower and finding no water, or
contaminated discolored water coming from the tap?
Do eveffihing you can to oppose this devastating attack, Iest our wonderful
community become a toxic dry industrial wasteland.

Submitted by
Tony Lauria
L3TS4Greenhorn Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Taylor Day
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Jes Taber

Sunday, January 10,2021 12:28 PM
Public Comments
The CapitolAttack

Dear Grass Valley City Council,
l, like you, are shocked and saddened by the violent attack on our Nation's Capitol and the attempt to overthrow our
duly elected officials and our free and fair election. At this time of upheaval, it is critical and urgent that you, as our
leadership, make a unified public statement denouncing the violence, and call our citizens to move fonrtrard with the
final results of our legitimate election. I implore you to use your leadership voice to calm our community so that we can
move fonryard and solve the great issues facing us. Thank you for your time and your service to our country. This must
be done as soon as possible. The time is now.
Sincerely,
Jes Taber

Downtown Nevada City Resident, Business Owner & 3rd generation Nevada County Resident

Eye ofthe Avocado Catering + Personal Chef

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OCONNELL I
Tuesday, January 12,2021 4:22PM
Public Comments
Voice Mail (4 minutes and 25 seconds)

audio.mp3

Hello my name is I Tira. My last name is Oconnell. I live at 19960 Sunshine Charlie Dr, Grass Valley, CA. l'm calling to
talk about Rise gold, the rise Gold mine project and I drive by there at least twice a day. So l'm just going to list a
few things that are on my mind. One is that this large industrial complex in the middle of our neighborhood's? lt
seems to me to be so ugly. A loud. And not in keeping with our smalltown tourism theme and just as an example,
we spent weeks talking about how they housing project will look in Nevada City. So I can imagine how outrageous it
will be to have large buildings and this huge production going on day in and day out 24/7 for 80 years. So this
ugliness will go on for 80 years. Secondly, l'm concerned about traffic trucks every 10 minutes for 80 years. Just
seems like it will be a hassle. lt will be noisy. lt will be possibly toxic and certainly in affair with our beautiful scenery
where we live #3. Uh, huh, if anything goes wrong there at the mine or no agreements are kept or whatever. I doubt
we would be able to have any recourse should anything go wrong. Of course we can always Sue, but you know how
expensive would that be? How long would that take? So essentially, we really would have no recourse if something
goes wrong at the mine explosions or keeping of agreements broken, and as far as the Wolf Creek things like that.
So rise gold does not have a good reputation either. Does Ben Mossman and so l'm concerned about that that we
really won't be able to. You know, take care of things as they come up there. Also have Japanese investors so they
may sell to those Japanese investors which is fine. Nothing wrong with Japanese, but that will make it even further
impossible for us to get our needs met. Should we have any in regard to this project? And even though Ben
Mossman said that he would be happy to give us the job descriptions these 300 and supposed 324 jobs l've written
to him three times and still haven't gotten even an answer back, so l'm guessing that's going to be par for the
course that whatever he says, it is nice. But then when you try to follow up, he doesn't answer the phone or they it's
too big and they don't know who you are and forget about it. So l'm feeling that this is a project that we should
reject it anyway possible I'm not sure exactly who the decision makers are, if that's the Board of Supervisors or if the
City Council has anything to say. l'm hoping that the Grass Valley City Council will vote no on this project and will
not give them the permit or other requests that they have an so that we can keep our environment pristine and we
already have gone through on several occasions. The mining companies coming in causing trouble screwing up the
wells and then leaving so we have that for sure in the San Juan area and then we have other examples of this. We
have mine, it's all over the County that are dangerous and so anyway. Thank you for your time and I hope the City
Council votes no on this thanks bye.
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Tuesday, January 12,2021 4:37 PM
Public Comments
Public Comment

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To City Council Members,
What changes are you going to make because of Jan 5? I am calling on you and all white people who are listening to
condemn white supremacy in any form. The attempted coup by white supremacists on Jan 5 was brought on by white
people not taking firm stances and calling out and rejecting white supremacy. What are you going to do to change your
ways and be on the side of good. Do you understand now how taking down banners and statements that say Black Lives
Matter upholds white supremacy? I ask you to stop catering to racists' demands and stop upholding white supremacy.
You work for people of all races, not just white people. Will each of you please come up with a solid plan on how you will
work to dismantle structural racism in Grass Valley? What policies will you make? What will you change? How will you
protect grass valley from white supremacy? How will you make Grass Valley a safe place for Black, lndigenous, and
People Of Color? Are you in contact with Black, lndigenous and People Of Color in the community regularly, asking how
you can support them and what work is required of you?
Have you looked into Grass Valley school systems to make sure they will install anti racist curricula as well as anti racist
hiring practices and anti racist practices in everything they do? Have you looked into the hospital to see what they are
doing to fight medical racism? Have you looked into the police department to make sure they are making anti racist
plans of action? ls there a civilian oversight board for the Grass Valley PD?
Have you looked into racism into all City jobs and Are you making sure people are actively working implementing anti
racist practices ? ls there a policy in place that holds employees accountable for instances of racism? Do you have a
racialjustice budget? lf noU would you please make one? ls there a racialjustice committee working on racialjustice in
all infrastructure in Grass Valley?
White people in Grass Valley, and all white people that are hearing this, what are we doing to make Grass Valley a safe
place for Black, lndigenous and People Of Color, because at is because of our own silence and complacency that Jan 5
happened and it is on us to condemn white supremacy; we cannot wait for City Council; we must actively condemn and
dismantle white supremacy within ourselves, our jobs, our family and all of our social networks.

Thank you,

Audrey
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To: City Council of Grass VallcY

From: Penny Short; OwnerTess Kitchcn Store

Any commerciat reahor tryarts to find r succassful location for a retlller knows thet thc locrtion,
accesibility & visibllity are the three key objectives to look for. Whilc COVID-19 fiorced us into r difficult
situation your decision to kcep the strcet closed throqh the Holiday season was a devrstatlry blow.

Not only was Holiday parking r nightmrre for many, but we were alrc forced lnto higher cmploycc costs
to cover longer days, rssist customtr to thcir carswith thcir purchascs, answer calls & hrndh curbside
pick-ups.

While we did have customcrs say how much they likcd being able to wonder thc strcts rt will, wc hld
just as many complaants on, no casily acccsciblc prrking, no street parking & daily afternoon skrte
boarding.
My business tracking rystcm is very prucise, trrc*ing sales hour by hour with 9 years of history. ln
revicwing 2019 vs 2020 from June 8s forward, one thlng became noticeably clcar...' "lf we were going
to do buslness, it would be between thc hours of 1lAM & 4PM for the most part.' All other hourc of
buslness were negatively impactcd & lwouE be happy to provHe specific detail if nccdcd.
I have seen countl€ss social media posts from folks both positive & ncgatlve regarding the MillStrect

closure & while I know there are some who ftnd it appealing there are far too many locals who have
made it clear that they will not comc down untilthc street rcopens.
As you know, I purchased this store in January 2020. Had I known that the City Council could act agrinst

me & negatively impact my Holiday ic.son, I never would have made the purchase.
I have the utmost respect for all downtown merchants & hope parklets NoT complete closure become

the to forward option. lf not, I am surc there will bc retailers relocating.
Respectfully,
Penny Short
Owner Tess Kltchen Store
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Hi, this is Dave Williams William Stationary 112W Main St Grass Valley and l'm also speaking for Todd's Barber shop.
Also, he's not here today because of Covid but at 110 W main an neither one of us would be in favor of continuing
the the shutdown of Mill Street with no parking and so forth and were worried about it for going on beyond covid
and and so. And I don't really know the question, this has been dropped on my desk at the last minute today and so
but I know we're not in favor of continuing the closure of the streets 'cause we need the parking. So that's my
comment. lf you have any questions give me a holler an l'd like to know more about it. I'll try and watch it on TV
Ihanks bye bye.
tonight. Thank you very much. My number here

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Teri Reuter
Tuesday, January 12,20214:01 PM
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1/12/217:00 City Council Meeting

Please open MillStreet ASAP!
I would like to share my deep concern over Main Street and Mill Street.
The closure of Mill Street has impacted the businesses on Main Street detrimentally and will continue to do so

This closure has taken over 40 parking spaces, not including the ones that are closed off on Main Street for the
restaurants to serve outside and new'curbside pickup' spaces. I believe that is at least 7 more.
The businesses on Main Street pay the same BID dues and rents as Mill Street, yet now we have U3 of the traffic we
used to have. Minimal bodies in a business means minimal sales to that business. Most pedestrians stay in the
confinement of the closure and do not venture across the street.

Quite often cars are not coming to a complete stop as there is not a cross street to watch for and many pedestrians have
almost been hit in the crosswalk!
ln the long run, a street shut down like that will turn into a hangout for homeless and the kids at night. Then we have a
new situation on our hands which all of us will have to pay for. Even those who are losing valuable income because of it
Please be aware as well, that when you talk about having businesses stay open late, this does not include Main Street.
We have no lighting on Main. lt is dark and often scary at night and it is very dangerous to cross the street at night!

Why in the world does a small handful of businesses dictate the changes in a town with most businesses suffering
because of this closure?
Thank you for your time,

120 West Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945

P:530.273.0054
E: teri @eobeautiful.com

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Hi there, my name is Todd Johnson. I live at 11 11 Chester St in Grass Valley and l'm building. Yes please open up Mill
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Don't close Mill Street

Hil My name is Annastasia Maloney. I work at Tess Kitchen store on Mill street. I am voting for Mill street to be reopen.
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Hi my name is Scarlet Fever is 1038 in way Grass Valley and I really want you to open Mail St Woo Hoo.
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Good afternoon this is comment from Chris and Susan. This kanal of vintage on Mill St. This closure abruptly on July
18th was designed specifically for restaurants without input from any retail businesses on Mill Street. We have been
promised police presence which has been hit and miss with us having several issues as of late. We would think that
given how the street was closed that we would receive commitment from the city as promised and we would be
open to the possibility of closure of half the street and allow one way traffic on mill. We would also expect the city to
think about the retail businesses and their needs in lieu of 1 industry on the street. That said, due to the lack of
concern for the downtown core which includes East Main, West, Main and South Auburn. We have been forced to
close our flagship store on Main Street as of January 1st. ln closing with our financial loss, our boat is to reopen Mill
Street as our lease arrangement was signed originally and to test the re opening of Mill Street as promised. ln the
beginning quote. This is a test for 30 days unquote. That never materialized, thank you.
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Mill St. closure

Hello.
We at Wild Birds Unlimited do not like the Mill Street closure. First of all, an open street for driving makes our town a
quaint working downtown. It was easy to get around and fun to visit . Now it is a" tourist trap' and very uncomfortable to
shop. There is no where to park and it impacts our parking here at the shopping center. Our customers find it hard to find
parking for our store. The number of young children skateboarding in our shopping center and on Mill St. has increased to
where it it very dangerous for both the kids and the shoppers. What happened to obeying all our traffic laws? People are
parking in red zones and other no parking areas. We have had many new customers come into our store and wonder
where they can go shopping while they are visiting. They think Mill St. is just bars and restaurants. We need to bring
back our town the way it was before Covid -19 and make it easy for everyone (local people and tourist) to visit. Thank you
for listening to our oonoerns. Sincerely Mary Kirk Owner

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Hi there, my name is Corey Hayden. I worked at Tes's kitchen store. Now he's calling to voice the problems of the
closure has created for businesses off Mill Street and just a lot of complaints from customers, and we can't get a lot

of shipments in due to the closure. lt's just been really hard with trying to explain to people, and some people get
quite upset and I refuse to wear face mask. And I was just hoping to register my vote to reopen the street and
thank you very much for all that you do. I appreciate you folk very much have a nice day. Bye bye.
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Paula Newman .
Tuesday, January 12,2021 1:27 PM
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City council meeting mill street closure

I am the owner of Lazy Dog Chocolateria. I am one of the a handful of businesses open 7 days a week. The closure of

Mill street has hurt my business.
January is always a slow month but my night business between the hours of 5-10 has almost come to a complete stop.
When asking people why they are not coming there are three answers that always come up.
1- parking lots are dark people don't want to come out with their children in an unsafe environment.

2- ice cream is just something that doesn't pair well with rain or cold in general. On street parking allowed them to
purchase their items and get right into their car. I am following all Covid restrictions allowing no dining inside.

3-older customers just won't or are unable to walk that far
My concerns are how unsafe having Mill Street closed has become. Two stores have had their windows broken because
there is no police presence at niBht because they can't drive by anymore
The streets are ALWAYS dirty! The hay bales were constantly being urinated on by the many dogs that are now brought
downtown and that goes for the planter boxes as well.
The people who enjoy the closure are people who actually don't spend money downtown, it is people who like to walk
and walk their dogs. Why that's nice we need people who actually shop. lf they can't get to us easily Amazon is a click
away.

I would like to see the road open up one way for retaal stores including my own. lt is the only fair thing to do so that all
businesses can survive Covid.
The street closures should only be a summertime event as it is light until 9:00 at night. I hope you will have compassion
for all businesses and not use Covid as a reason to do something you have wanted to do for years.
Thank you
Paula Newman

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Amanda Daley .
Monday, January 11, 2021 1 1:18 AM
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Mill Street Closure

Hello,

My name is Amanda, and I am the owner of Fable Coffee. I am writing in response to an email I received about my
thoughts on the Mill Street closure.
I am in favor of keeping the street closed

There have been many positive outcomes as a result of this effort put forth by the City and GVDA. The main one is our
community has enough space to walk around and safely social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sense of community has risen, as more and more local residents are coming downtown to shop and dine. I believe it
is because the street closure has given members in our area a safe space to gather and enjoy what our downtown has to
offer, see their neighbors and feel connected during a time of shutdowns and stay at home orders.
The months of October - December 2020 were some of our busiest, and most joyous years we have had in 6 years on

the corner of Neal and Mill Street.
Amanda Rae
Coffee Savant
Fable Coffee

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Support of Mill Street Closure

Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to express my strong support of the Mill Street closure, and even stronger support for its continuation

As an architect, planner, and three year resident of downtown Grass Valley, t felt the downtown was great, but missing
something. There was no "there, there" no place to sit outside with your coffee, ice cream, or food; no place to
congregate with friends; and no place to sit and people watch.

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ln addition to helping many businesses survive the closures of COVID, the street closure and greening of Mill Street has
given downtown a "there", and has helped create a more vibrant, inviting, and dynamic downtown.
I praise the City Council and Grass Valley Downtown Association for the work that has gone into helping our downtown
survive during these trying times, and I hope you now do the right thing and extend the street closure, and hopefully

make it permanent.
Sincerely,

Mark Reilly
118 Conaway Avenue
Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Becky lngram
Tuesday, January 12,2021 3:23 PM
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Letter For City Council Meeting Tues 1/12

Hello there, below are a few thoughts on the Mill Street Closure that we would like to share with the city council.
Firstly, thank you so much for letting us voice our opinions on the mafter of the downtown Grass Valley street closure. Us at LaTeDa
are in full support and encouragement of the permanent Mill Street closure. We feel that it has greafly supported our retail business and
encouraged customers to stay local throughout the holiday season and support not only our shop but all shops in downtown Grass
Valley. We have heard many great things from shoppers that they really enjoy having a local, inviting and safe shopping plaza.
Customers have said how much they enjoy the welcoming feeling the closure has brought but also how much more safe they feel for
their fumilies and dogs walking on a street that doesn't have speeding cars on it. We love all of the decorations and planters being
placed and would love to see cobblestone streets, string lights, fire pits, outdoor seating, music, etc. placed to make the whole street
feel even more inviting and welcoming for families but also encouraging healthy nightlife when the sun goes down. The closure has
brought so much more of a hometown, community feeling that we would really like to see it become even more of travel destination and
a permanent shopping plaza.

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Stacy Hereford
Tuesday, January 12,2021 1:47 PM
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Mill Street Closure

Dear Council,

We have seen such a benefit from the closing that I can't imagine it any other way. The calmness on the street is always
needed in society. We could achieve a status like some other cities around the nation. One that comes to mind is
Boulder CO. lt has a downtown street named Pearl St. and looking at it from Google Street map it looks like a very
inviting place. Parking always has and willalways be a problem. From my experience ! have seen many of the orners
and workers of shops park on the streets consistently.
lf we do this right it may lead to a more ever prosperous downtown area. When we get through this COVID crises we can
still have the outdoor dining during the dry months. Just having that will bring people to our area.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

David and Sandy VanDelinder
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I am writing in response to the continued use of Mill street as a pedestrian area because I am a local business
owner on Mill street and support this change. I would also support the possible option of permanent closure of Mill
street to cars and its permanent use as a pedestrian space. Although I do not believe that my business directly benefits
financially from being on a pedestrian street I see the effects of a positive civic life on our locals, tourists and neighbors
that is exceptional in many dynamic ways that I will mention.
From a civic standpoint I find this to be a focal point of engagement with our citizenry. I have visited other
historic foothill towns this last year and have not seen the opportunity for downtown growth that has been seized on by
our city with its decision to close Mill street to cars. This is a historic change with benefits that have been lost in most
small towns without the space to create new areas with enough flat, open or wide spaces to make it safe while
weathering this global pandemic. We now have enough room to visit, stroll, shop, eat and be with our fellow Americans
in a space that is ours to be shared in the heart of our community. After almost 170 years Grass Valley has never had a
space in our downtown that allows for families and friends to gather in such a way. I often talk to many young families
who's children are allowed to stroll and play while their parents shop without having to worry about cars and traffic. My
friends who are seniors are also happy to have a place that awards them open areas to enjoy our downtown and visit
with merchants and people.
Now, I am not saying that this change is all easy and without concern. Most people will readily lament the loss of
parking and the ease of finding a spot in front of your favorite store. Yes, these options are part of our psyche of
accessibility and it is a hurtle to change our mindset and the mindset of our customers. When I ask my customers about
the parking situation most people say that it is not a problem because they can always find a place a few blocks away
and then their are a few that say that it is always a problem because they can't find a place closer than two blocks away.
2 blocks. That is what we have closed and that is about as far as anyone has to ever walk.
There is a lot to be done to meet the potential of our shared civic space. From lighting and design to education
about marketing and the changing customer base to solutions about traffic and our seasonal festivities. I see these as
challenges that will create a downtown Grass Valley that will be as remarkable and special to tourists as it is to the
people that populate our city. This is our opportunity to become the best example of foothills civic life and culture that
the Sierra has to offer.
- Jacob McDonald, Owner, OxVolk LeatherWerks & Shoe Repair (formerly Dave's shoe repairing)

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Stacy Maliszewski
Tuesday, January 12,2021 4:16 PM
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Downtown Mill Street Closure

Hello,
I am writing today about the decision to keep Mill Street closed to cars or open. I own Element + Loft at 108 Mill
I have seen great enjoyment by the public on having a fun, safe atmosphere to visit with friends, eat and shop. I feel that
the closure has brought more locals out to spend time in the downtown area.
I would like to see the continuance of the street closure, but with a few changes.
I feel there needs to be consistency with the ambience and decor between, restaurants, pubs, bars and fanfare. I would
like to address the issue with pop ups. My store is situated between 2 restaurants and the ability to see the stores on
either side of the restaurants is limiting. I am lucky in the regards that the owners have expressed concerns and have
sought my input on the exposure. However, my exposure to the middle of the street and the view of this side of the
street is limited. To my lack of ideas, I haven't reached a way to gain more exposure to my store. I also feel the pop ups
take away the ambience of an outdoor market type feel. They give the feeling of more like a flea market vibe, which be
ok in that type of event, not in a more semi-permanent place of outdoors.

I do have concerns on parking. I am concerned about the lack of parking closer to the downtown area when more
people come to visit and we see the increase of tourism again. But that is something to table until our county and state
open back up. I also feel the lack of closer parking during times of weather can be a deterrent to shoppers.

I hope I have provided input to the decision making on the street open or closure.

Thank you for your time and consideration:)
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Hi my name is Karen Thompson and my address is 421 W Main Street in Grass Valley and I wanted to comment on
the closure of Mill Street I am a citizen of downtown Grass Valley an I have to say that I frequent downtown area,
probably two to three times per week. The feel of the area is so family friendly and to see people out and walking to
me means the closure of Mill Street has been a success. lt safe people shop there able to get something to eat and
can visit with each other. I was a little worried at parking because l'm down there so much but to be honest I have
always been able to park to see how hard these businesses are working to accommodate the ever fluid colors of the
governor is heart wrenching the 10th, the heaters, the planters, the picnic benches, even the artificial green turf
shows the desire of this community to stay strong and work together which is quite refreshing and why I love Grass
Valley is so much. Please continue with the closure of Mill Street. lt is saving the community. Thank you.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:36 AM

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Yeah hi, this is Johnny Moser from Clock Tower records an ljust had one comment for you is and that is for the
businesses that are on the other side of West Main like mine and in the other folks over here is are you going to do
anything to like encourage people to cross the street? We've noticed a bunch of people who just kind of get to the
end there and turn around and go back down Mill Street and we feel like there's been there. Hasn't been a whole lot
like there's some sort of disconnect people don't seem to want to cross the street for some reason. Now that that is
closed. lf you like their supposed to stay over there. I don't know why but it would be nice if we could think about
some sort of signage or something else or make the crosswalks a little safer. People don't. I know people don't stop
at that sign, which doesn't help anything. But anyway, that's my one comment. I don't know if you want to address it
or just kind of give it some thought while you were thinking about what to do with Mill Street, but I would like to
keep CC Mill Street closed frankly, but I'm not sure that it's really helping our business on the other side of Maine
very much. So there you go. That's my 2 cents. Thanks a bunch, bye.
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ashley byrnes
Tuesday, January 12,2021 12:53 PM
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Public Comment Re: Street Closure

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking public comment in regards to the Mill Street closure to through traffic. I understand you
are considering keeping it closed to cars through to April and looking into the possibility of closing it permanently. I
cannot agree with this more, I think it's a great idea!
I've utilized the street space many times since the shut down and it's been a wonderful experience. t felt safe to be out
there, even though some folks were out without masks, I could easily steer clear of them with the street closed. I was
drinking coffee in one of the parklets the other day and it was so nice to be around people outside and feel a connection
to the community, this street closure allowed the space for that. I think that's really valuable.
I love the idea of closing it permanently and have been talking about that for years, everyone I talk to loves the idea. I
think it would greatly benefit the local members of the public and connect them to each other and our lovely town. lt
would invite us all to spend more time (and more money to the local businesses) downtown.
Thank you,
Ashley Byrnes
Grass Valley Resident

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keeplns our localBoonomynustainable. I would also llke to encourage the city councilto oontinue the closure "posf
pandemic, especialU in the summer months.
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Timothy C Scarbroryh
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Laura Kofler
Tuesday, January 12,20218:08 AM
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Comment

I hope to see the street closure permanent as ideas regarding parking continue to develop.

Even now that the Holiday season has come to a close, I have noticed that the ease for pedestrian strolling/ shopping on
Mill has created a destination for locals.
I anticipate that this will only increase once Covid measures lighten and outdoor seating is at its full capacity once again.
My business, Corvus Bakery hears daily from customers that they also wish see the continued closure of Mill.

Thank you,
Laura Kofler
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Marisea Henera
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My nrme is Marissa and I have been a Grass Valley resldent for the past 31 ysam Seelng the Mill st, Pedstrian Mall
created was one of the BEST attractlons our city has created. Thls is such a creatlve and invltlng way to allow for our
small rebil and restaurant businesses to ettract patrons. lfs like havlng a street fair allttrc tlmelll I suppofi keeplng the
pedestrian malll
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Jacqueline Michie .
Tuesday, January 12,2021 4:38 PM
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Comment for meeting

Hi. This is Jacqueline Michie. 1 own Mill and Main. I strongly support the continued closure of Mil! Street between Main
and Neal. I think the pedestrian zone has brought more people to downtown Grass valley. I feel more people are
shopping and come over from Nevada City to experience our town. I hear people commenting all the time about how
fun it is to be in downtown Grass valley because of the closure.
Thank you

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l'm a A owner of the Hairshaft on Mill ! I love the street closure and want it to remain closed ! I truly think it has been a
positive thing to have happened ! Most of my clients love it ! Some complaints are about the loss of parking ! But once I
explained the plus of having no cars on Mill they agreeded in the end I see.more money coming into the merchants
cause they stay around longer than they would before ! lt's a go ! ! Keep it closed ! ! !
Thank you city council! And Tim and Marni for doing such a great job though all of this !
Kathryn Payne 477 8137;
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:43 PM
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Mill Street closure

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To whom it may concern

My name is Karen Lian. I own Lola and Jack a retail and creative workshop space at 131 Mill Street Grass Valley (The old
Nevada County Bank building).
The City, the Downtown Association and many volunteers have worked incredibly hard this year to support us, the
merchants, under incredibly difficult circumstances. Thank you to all involved, it's one of the reasons I have remained
committed to fighting to ensure my business survives this covid situation and I have been very grateful for the support.
My original reservations for the closure were in relation to the difficulty delivery drivers and customers wanting curbside
pick ups would have. The actions taken to ensure this was not an issue have been very successful. We have not had
difficulties accessing our business and customers have been very happy with the curbside pick up arrangements on Bank
Street. The additional parking spaces created - especially the disabled spaces - have ensured the loss of parking on Mill

Street has not been too detrimental.
Note that we still need to resolve the parking and bathroom facilities situation but that was a situation that already
existed and the closure of the street will actually give us more opportunities for solutions and strategic planning for the
long term if we - the city and community - consider this wisely and seek funding from urban renewal grant sources.
For us as a business it is very positive to have the Street closed and it creates a better healthy community atmosphere. lt
makes the street a much safer, fun place for our customers, especially families with children. This summer we were able

to hold outside workshops for children to create giant dominoes that they can now come and borrow from us to play
outside with an adult while other members of the family can comfortably shop. Long term we have many other ideas
that would help ensure the street is a lively and creative space for locals and visitors if it is kept closed.
Many of our customers have voiced their approval and told us during the summer it has a more joyful, cosmopolitan and
cafe culture vibe which - when Covid is over - can only be an advantage as an attraction to benefit the City and locals
financially. lt gives Grass Valley a space for cultural, social and community activities that can profoundly effect us and
give heart and soul to the town centre while retaining our historical connections and providing educational to its
fascinating past.
To summarize the remained closure of Mlll Street has my whole hearted support.
Thank you for your consideration of my opinions.
Karen Lian.

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Looklng fiorward to sceing horrv this pede,strian walkway can be incorporated as a regular feature in our beautlful town.

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 21, 2021

Prepared by: Timothy M. Kiser, City Manager
Title: Local Emergency Proclamation (COVID-19)
Recommended Motion: Continuance of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) proclamation
declaring a Local State of Emergency.
Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On March 5, 2020 the City Manager, acting as the Director
of Emergency Services for the City of Grass Valley and the Disaster Council (Vice Mayor
Aguilar and Councilmember Arbuckle), declared a local State of Emergency to ensure
emergency personnel can obtain equipment and resources in the most timely and effective
manner. In accordance with the Emergency Services Act Section 8630 (b) the governing
body must ratify the declared emergency within 7 days for it to remain in effect. On March
10, 2020, at the Grass Valley City Council Meeting, the City Council approved Resolution
2020-09, Proclamation of Local Emergency. The City Council shall review, at its
regularly scheduled meeting until the local emergency is terminated, the need for
continuing the local emergency.
On March 16, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of the Emergency Services
for the City of Grass Valley and the Disaster Council (all five Council Members), declared
that all commercial places of public assembly with a Fire Code occupancy limit of 25 or
more persons shall no longer operate for commercial purposes. Places of public assembly
include, but are not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts venues, and auditoriums.
This action does not include restaurants, and/or similar uses, and does not override the
First Amendment right of persons to congregate for non-commercial activities. To reduce
the spread of COVID-19, the Disaster Council approved, at the Director of Emergency
Services’ request, waiving the administrative charges for using credit cards to pay utility
bills for the next 60 days. For more information, see attached Grass Valley Disaster
Council Order 2020-01.
On April 14, 2020, the City Council authorized a local financial emergency and the
necessity to layoff multiple city employees to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID19.
Council Goals/Objectives: Continuance of the proclamation declaring a Local State of
Emergency due to prepare against coronavirus COVID-19 executes portions of City
Strategic Goal #6: Public Safety. The City of Grass Valley is devoted to providing a safe
Place to Live, Work and Play.
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City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Impact is anticipated to be a loss of more than $940,000 in the
General Fund and a loss of $550,000 in the Measure E Sales Tax fund over the rest of this
Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year 2020-21, but due to the constantly changing impacts of
COVID-19 the actual fiscal impact may change.
Funds Available: N/A

Account#: N/A

Reviewed by: ____ City Manager

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet

Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 21, 2021

Prepared by: Mark Buttron, Fire Chief
Title: Local Emergency Proclamation
Recommended Motion: Continuance of sinkhole proclamation declaring a Local State of
Emergency due to extreme weather.
Agenda: Consent
Background Information: On January 11, 2017 the City Manager, acting as the Director of
Emergency Services for the City of Grass Valley, declared a local State of Emergency as a result
of damages caused by extreme weather. In accordance with the Emergency Services Act Section
8630 (b) the governing body must ratify the declared emergency within 7 days for it to remain in
effect. Resolution 2017-02, Proclamation of Local Emergency, was ratified on January 17th at a
special meeting of the Grass Valley City Council. The City Council shall review, at its regularly
scheduled meeting until the local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local
emergency.
Council Goals/Objectives: Continuance of the proclamation declaring a Local State of
Emergency due to extreme weather executes portions of City Strategic Goal #6: Public Safety.
The City of Grass Valley is devoted to providing a safe Place to Live, Work and Play.
Fiscal Impact: The Majority (more than 75%) of the costs should be reimbursed by various
agencies.
Funds Available: N/A

Account#: N/A

Reviewed by: ____ City Manager

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet

Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2020

Date Prepared: January 20, 2021

Prepared by: Bradford Kalstein, Information Technology Analyst
Title: Approval of a Three-year Agreement with Dell for Citywide Microsoft Licensing,
Utilizing the County of Riverside Agreement, in the Amount of $54,965.28 Annually.
Recommended Motion: That Council authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a
three-year agreement with Dell in the amount of $54,965.28 annually to pay for the City’s annual
Microsoft licensing and support (Attachment A)
Agenda: Consent
Background Information: This is a support services contract for Microsoft Product Licensing
and Maintenance as described in the Riverside County Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (a
cooperative purchasing agreement per 3.08.170 of the City’s Centralized Purchasing System
policy). The City of Grass Valley has used the Riverside Enterprise Agreement since 2017 to
secure discounted pricing of Microsoft licensing. Riverside’s sheer volume of licenses of
Microsoft products used has allowed them to obtain a deep discount on these products. This
discount is allowed to be passed on to other agencies within the state. The products and services
in this annual licensing run the City’s email system, the majority of our Data Center core systems,
productivity software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (both installed and online), video
conferencing, SharePoint, and other essential City technology solutions.
Staff and the City’s newly contracted IT Managed Service Provider, Integral Networks, diligently
reviewed this new contract to ensure the City is accurately licensed for all necessary components
such as server licensing, user licensing, and security licensing. Changes to the licensing and
moving to Dell as a reseller has resulted in net saving of approximately $10,000 a year.
Every year on the City’s anniversary date, an annual true-up is performed which compares the
actual number of licenses used by City staff against how many licenses the City has already
purchased. The cost associated with this true-up includes the license cost of these items as well as
the Software Assurance for the remaining years on the agreement. Software Assurance provides
the City with planning services to enable efficient deployment of licenses and solutions, in-person
and online training for IT and end users, and rights to new software releases during the term of the
agreement.
Council Goals/Objectives:
High Performance Government & Quality Service
Fiscal Impact
Funding for the contract is already budgeted in the City's IT General Fund and the new agreement
provides for potential annual savings.
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City Council
Agenda Action Sheet

Funds Available: Yes
Reviewed by:
____ City Manager

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Enterprise Enrollment

State and Local

Enterprise Enrollment number

Framework ID

(Microsoft to complete)

(if applicable)

Previous Enrollment number
(Reseller to complete)

86861751

This Enrollment must be attached to a signature form to be valid.
This Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment is entered into between the entities as identified in the signature form
as of the effective date. Enrolled Affiliate represents and warrants it is the same Customer, or an Affiliate of
the Customer, that entered into the Enterprise Agreement identified on the program signature form.
This Enrollment consists of: (1) these terms and conditions, (2) the terms of the Enterprise Agreement
identified on the signature form, (3) the Product Selection Form, (4) the Product Terms, (5) the Online
Services Terms, (6) any Supplemental Contact Information Form, Previous Agreement/Enrollment form,
and other forms that may be required, and (7) any order submitted under this Enrollment. This Enrollment
may only be entered into under a 2011 or later Enterprise Agreement. By entering into this Enrollment,
Enrolled Affiliate agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Enterprise Agreement.
All terms used but not defined are located at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts. In the event of
any conflict the terms of this Agreement control.
Effective date. If Enrolled Affiliate is renewing Software Assurance or Subscription Licenses from one or
more previous Enrollments or agreements, then the effective date will be the day after the first prior
Enrollment or agreement expires or terminates. If this Enrollment is renewed, the effective date of the
renewal term will be the day after the Expiration Date of the initial term. Otherwise, the effective date will
be the date this Enrollment is accepted by Microsoft. Any reference to “anniversary date” refers to the
anniversary of the effective date of the applicable initial or renewal term for each year this Enrollment is in
effect.
Term. The initial term of this Enrollment will expire on the last day of the month, 36 full calendar months
from the effective date of the initial term. The renewal term will expire 36 full calendar months after the
effective date of the renewal term.

Terms and Conditions
1.

Definitions.

Terms used but not defined in this Enrollment will have the definition in the Enterprise Agreement. The
following definitions are used in this Enrollment:
“Additional Product” means any Product identified as such in the Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled
Affiliate under this Enrollment.
“Community” means the community consisting of one or more of the following: (1) a Government, (2) an
Enrolled Affiliate using eligible Government Community Cloud Services to provide solutions to a
Government or a qualified member of the Community, or (3) a Customer with Customer Data that is subject
to Government regulations for which Customer determines and Microsoft agrees that the use of
Government Community Cloud Services is appropriate to meet Customer’s regulatory requirements.

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Membership in the Community is ultimately at Microsoft’s discretion, which may vary by Government
Community Cloud Service.
“Enterprise Online Service” means any Online Service designated as an Enterprise Online Service in the
Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled Affiliate under this Enrollment. Enterprise Online Services are
treated as Online Services, except as noted.
“Enterprise Product” means any Desktop Platform Product that Microsoft designates as an Enterprise
Product in the Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled Affiliate under this Enrollment. Enterprise Products
must be licensed for all Qualified Devices and Qualified Users on an Enterprise-wide basis under this
program.
“Expiration Date” means the date upon which the Enrollment expires.
“Federal Agency” means a bureau, office, agency, department or other entity of the United States
Government.
“Government” means a Federal Agency, State/Local Entity, or Tribal Entity acting in its governmental
capacity.
“Government Community Cloud Services” means Microsoft Online Services that are provisioned in
Microsoft’s multi-tenant data centers for exclusive use by or for the Community and offered in accordance
with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-145. Microsoft
Online Services that are Government Community Cloud Services are designated as such in the Use Rights
and Product Terms.
“Industry Device” (also known as line of business device) means any device that: (1) is not useable in its
deployed configuration as a general purpose personal computing device (such as a personal computer), a
multi-function server, or a commercially viable substitute for one of these systems; and (2) only employs an
industry or task-specific software program (e.g. a computer-aided design program used by an architect or
a point of sale program) (“Industry Program”). The device may include features and functions derived from
Microsoft software or third-party software. If the device performs desktop functions (such as email, word
processing, spreadsheets, database, network or Internet browsing, or scheduling, or personal finance),
then the desktop functions: (1) may only be used for the purpose of supporting the Industry Program
functionality; and (2) must be technically integrated with the Industry Program or employ technically
enforced policies or architecture to operate only when used with the Industry Program functionality.
“Managed Device” means any device on which any Affiliate in the Enterprise directly or indirectly controls
one or more operating system environments. Examples of Managed Devices can be found in the Product
Terms.
“Qualified Device” means any device that is used by or for the benefit of Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise and
is: (1) a personal desktop computer, portable computer, workstation, or similar device capable of running
Windows Pro locally (in a physical or virtual operating system environment), or (2) a device used to access
a virtual desktop infrastructure (“VDI”). Qualified Devices do not include any device that is: (1) designated
as a server and not used as a personal computer, (2) an Industry Device, or (3) not a Managed Device. At
its option, the Enrolled Affiliate may designate any device excluded above (e.g., Industry Device) that is
used by or for the benefit of the Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise as a Qualified Device for all or a subset of
Enterprise Products or Online Services the Enrolled Affiliate has selected.
“Qualified User” means a person (e.g., employee, consultant, contingent staff) who: (1) is a user of a
Qualified Device, or (2) accesses any server software requiring an Enterprise Product Client Access
License or any Enterprise Online Service. It does not include a person who accesses server software or
an Online Service solely under a License identified in the Qualified User exemptions in the Product Terms.
“Reseller” means an entity authorized by Microsoft to resell Licenses under this program and engaged by
an Enrolled Affiliate to provide pre- and post-transaction assistance related to this agreement;
“Reserved License” means for an Online Service identified as eligible for true-ups in the Product Terms,
the License reserved by Enrolled Affiliate prior to use and for which Microsoft will make the Online Service
available for activation.

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"State/Local Entity" means (1) any agency of a state or local government in the United States, or (2) any
United States county, borough, commonwealth, city, municipality, town, township, special purpose district,
or other similar type of governmental instrumentality established by the laws of Customer’s state and
located within Customer’s state’s jurisdiction and geographic boundaries.
“Tribal Entity” means a federally-recognized tribal entity performing tribal governmental functions and
eligible for funding and services from the U.S. Department of Interior by virtue of its status as an Indian
tribe.
“Use Rights” means, with respect to any licensing program, the use rights or terms of service for each
Product and version published for that licensing program at the Volume Licensing Site and updated from
time to time. The Use Rights include the Product-Specific License Terms, the License Model terms, the
Universal License Terms, the Data Protection Terms, and the Other Legal Terms. The Use Rights
supersede the terms of any end user license agreement (on-screen or otherwise) that accompanies a
Product.
“Volume Licensing Site” means http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts or a successor site.

2.

Order requirements.
a. Minimum order requirements. Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise must have a minimum of 250
Qualified Users or Qualified Devices. The initial order must include at least 250 Licenses for
Enterprise Products or Enterprise Online Services.
(i) Enterprise commitment. Enrolled Affiliate must order enough Licenses to cover all
Qualified Users or Qualified Devices, depending on the License Type, with one or more
Enterprise Products or a mix of Enterprise Products and the corresponding Enterprise
Online Services (as long as all Qualified Devices not covered by a License are only used
by users covered with a user License).
(ii) Enterprise Online Services only. If no Enterprise Product is ordered, then Enrolled
Affiliate need only maintain at least 250 Subscription Licenses for Enterprise Online
Services.
b. Additional Products. Upon satisfying the minimum order requirements above, Enrolled
Affiliate may order Additional Products.
c. Use Rights for Enterprise Products. For Enterprise Products, if a new Product version has
more restrictive use rights than the version that is current at the start of the applicable initial or
renewal term of the Enrollment, those more restrictive use rights will not apply to Enrolled
Affiliate’s use of that Product during that term.
d. Country of usage. Enrolled Affiliate must specify the countries where Licenses will be used
on its initial order and on any additional orders.
e. Resellers. Enrolled Affiliate must choose and maintain a Reseller authorized in the United
States. Enrolled Affiliate will acquire its Licenses through its chosen Reseller. Orders must be
submitted to the Reseller who will transmit the order to Microsoft. The Reseller and Enrolled
Affiliate determine pricing and payment terms as between them, and Microsoft will invoice the
Reseller based on those terms. Throughout this Agreement the term “price” refers to reference
price. Resellers and other third parties do not have authority to bind or impose any obligation
or liability on Microsoft.
f.

Adding Products.
(i) Adding new Products not previously ordered. New Enterprise Products or Enterprise
Online Services may be added at any time by contacting a Microsoft Account Manager or
Reseller. New Additional Products, other than Online Services, may be used if an order is
placed in the month the Product is first used. For Additional Products that are Online
Services, an initial order for the Online Service is required prior to use.

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(ii) Adding Licenses for previously ordered Products. Additional Licenses for previously
ordered Products other than Online Services may be added at any time but must be
included in the next true-up order. Additional Licenses for Online Services must be ordered
prior to use, unless the Online Services are (1) identified as eligible for true-up in the
Product Terms or (2) included as part of other Licenses.
g. True-up requirements. Enrolled Affiliate must submit an annual true-up order that accounts
for any changes since the initial order or last order. If there are no changes, then an update
statement must be submitted instead of a true-up order.
(i) Enterprise Products. For Enterprise Products, Enrolled Affiliate must determine the
number of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users (if ordering user-based Licenses) at the
time the true-up order is placed and must order additional Licenses for all Qualified Devices
and Qualified Users that are not already covered by existing Licenses, including any
Enterprise Online Services.
(ii) Additional Products. For Additional Products that have been previously ordered under
this Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate must determine the maximum number of Additional
Products used since the latter of the initial order, the last true-up order, or the prior
anniversary date and submit a true-up order that accounts for any increase.
(iii) Online Services. For Online Services identified as eligible for true-up in the Product
Terms, Enrolled Affiliate may place a reservation order for the additional Licenses prior to
use and payment may be deferred until the next true-up order. Microsoft will provide a
report of Reserved Licenses ordered but not yet invoiced to Enrolled Affiliate and its
Reseller. Reserved Licenses will be invoiced retrospectively to the month in which they
were ordered.
(iv) Subscription License reductions. Enrolled Affiliate may reduce the quantity of
Subscription Licenses at the Enrollment anniversary date on a prospective basis if
permitted in the Product Terms, as follows:
1) For Subscription Licenses that are part of an Enterprise-wide purchase, Licenses may
be reduced if the total quantity of Licenses and Software Assurance for an applicable
group meets or exceeds the quantity of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users (if
ordering user-based Licenses) identified on the Product Selection Form, and includes
any additional Qualified Devices and Qualified Users added in any prior true-up orders.
Step-up Licenses do not count towards this total count.
2) For Enterprise Online Services that are not a part of an Enterprise-wide purchase,
Licenses can be reduced as long as the initial order minimum requirements are
maintained.
3) For Additional Products available as Subscription Licenses, Enrolled Affiliate may
reduce the Licenses. If the License count is reduced to zero, then Enrolled Affiliate’s
use of the applicable Subscription License will be cancelled.
Invoices will be adjusted to reflect any reductions in Subscription Licenses at the true-up
order Enrollment anniversary date and effective as of such date.
(v) Update statement. An update statement must be submitted instead of a true-up order if,
since the initial order or last true-up order, Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise: (1) has not
changed the number of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users licensed with Enterprise
Products or Enterprise Online Services; and (2) has not increased its usage of Additional
Products. This update statement must be signed by Enrolled Affiliate’s authorized
representative.
(vi) True-up order period. The true-up order or update statement must be received by
Microsoft between 60 and 30 days prior to each Enrollment anniversary date. The thirdyear true-up order or update statement is due within 30 days prior to the Expiration Date,
and any license reservations within this 30 day period will not be accepted. Enrolled Affiliate

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may submit true-up orders more often to account for increases in Product usage, but an
annual true-up order or update statement must still be submitted during the annual order
period.
(vii)Late true-up order. If the true-up order or update statement is not received when due,
Microsoft will invoice Reseller for all Reserved Licenses not previously invoiced and
Subscription License reductions cannot be reported until the following Enrollment
anniversary date (or at Enrollment renewal, as applicable).
h. Step-up Licenses. For Licenses eligible for a step-up under this Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate
may step-up to a higher edition or suite as follows:
(i) For step-up Licenses included on an initial order, Enrolled Affiliate may order according to
the true-up process.
(ii) If step-up Licenses are not included on an initial order, Enrolled Affiliate may step-up
initially by following the process described in the Section titled “Adding new Products not
previously ordered,” then for additional step-up Licenses, by following the true-up order
process.

3.

i.

Clerical errors. Microsoft may correct clerical errors in this Enrollment, and any documents
submitted with or under this Enrollment, by providing notice by email and a reasonable
opportunity for Enrolled Affiliate to object to the correction. Clerical errors include minor
mistakes, unintentional additions and omissions. This provision does not apply to material
terms, such as the identity, quantity or price of a Product ordered.

j.

Verifying compliance. Microsoft may, in its discretion and at its expense, verify compliance
with this Enrollment as set forth in the Enterprise Agreement.

Pricing.
a. Price Levels. For both the initial and any renewal term Enrolled Affiliate’s Price Level for all
Products ordered under this Enrollment will be Level “D” throughout the term of the Enrollment.
b. Setting Prices. Enrolled Affiliate’s prices for each Product or Service will be established by its
Reseller. Except for Online Services designated in the Product Terms as being exempt from
fixed pricing, As long as Enrolled Affiliate continues to qualify for the same price level,
Microsoft’s prices for Resellers for each Product or Service ordered will be fixed throughout the
applicable initial or renewal Enrollment term. Microsoft’s prices to Resellers are reestablished
at the beginning of the renewal term.

4.

Payment terms.

For the initial or renewal order, Microsoft will invoice Enrolled Affiliate’s Reseller in three equal annual
installments. . The first installment will be invoiced upon Microsoft’s acceptance of this Enrollment and
remaining installments will be invoiced on each subsequent Enrollment anniversary date. Subsequent
orders are invoiced upon acceptance of the order and Enrolled Affiliate may elect to pay annually or upfront
for Online Services and upfront for all other Licenses.

5.

End of Enrollment term and termination.
a. General. At the Expiration Date, Enrolled Affiliate must immediately order and pay for Licenses
for Products it has used but has not previously submitted an order, except as otherwise
provided in this Enrollment.
b. Renewal option. At the Expiration Date of the initial term, Enrolled Affiliate can renew
Products by renewing this Enrollment for one additional 36-month term or by signing a new
Enrollment. Microsoft must receive a Renewal Form, Product Selection Form, and renewal
order prior to or at the Expiration Date. Microsoft will not unreasonably reject any renewal.

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Microsoft may make changes to this program that will make it necessary for Customer and its
Enrolled Affiliates to enter into new agreements and Enrollments at renewal.
c. If Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew.
(i) Software Assurance. If Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew Software Assurance for any
Product under its Enrollment, then Enrolled Affiliate will not be permitted to order Software
Assurance later without first acquiring a new License with Software Assurance.
(ii) Online Services eligible for an Extended Term. For Online Services identified as eligible
for an Extended Term in the Product Terms, the following options are available at the end
of the Enrollment initial or renewal term.
1) Extended Term. Licenses for Online Services will automatically expire in accordance
with the terms of the Enrollment. An extended term feature that allows Online Services
to continue month-to-month (“Extended Term”) is available. During the Extended
Term, Online Services will be invoiced monthly at the then-current published price as
of the Expiration Date plus a 3% administrative fee for up to one year. If Enrolled
Affiliate wants an Extended Term, Enrolled Affiliate must submit a request to Microsoft
at least 30 days prior to the Expiration Date.
2) Cancellation during Extended Term. At any time during the first year of the
Extended Term, Enrolled Affiliate may terminate the Extended Term by submitting a
notice of cancellation to Microsoft for each Online Service. Thereafter, either party
may terminate the Extended Term by providing the other with a notice of cancellation
for each Online Service. Cancellation will be effective at the end of the month following
30 days after Microsoft has received or issued the notice.
(iii) Subscription Licenses and Online Services not eligible for an Extended Term. If
Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew, the Licenses will be cancelled and will terminate as
of the Expiration Date. Any associated media must be uninstalled and destroyed and
Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise must discontinue use. Microsoft may request written
certification to verify compliance.
d. Termination for cause. Any termination for cause of this Enrollment will be subject to the
“Termination for cause” section of the Agreement. In addition, it shall be a breach of this
Enrollment if Enrolled Affiliate or any Affiliate in the Enterprise that uses Government
Community Cloud Services fails to meet and maintain the conditions of membership in the
definition of Community.
e. Early termination. Any early termination of this Enrollment will be subject to the “Early
Termination” Section of the Enterprise Agreement.
For Subscription Licenses, in the event of a breach by Microsoft, or if Microsoft terminates an
Online Service for regulatory reasons, Microsoft will issue Reseller a credit for any amount paid
in advance for the period after termination.

6.

Government Community Cloud.
a. Community requirements. If Enrolled Affiliate purchases Government Community Cloud
Services, Enrolled Affiliate certifies that it is a member of the Community and agrees to use
Government Community Cloud Services solely in its capacity as a member of the Community
and, for eligible Government Community Cloud Services, for the benefit of end users that are
members of the Community. Use of Government Community Cloud Services by an entity that
is not a member of the Community or to provide services to non-Community members is strictly
prohibited and could result in termination of Enrolled Affiliate’s license(s) for Government
Community Cloud Services without notice. Enrolled Affiliate acknowledges that only
Community members may use Government Community Cloud Services.
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to their corresponding Government Community Cloud Services, except as otherwise noted in
the Use Rights, Product Terms, and this Enrollment.
c. Enrolled Affiliate may not deploy or use Government Community Cloud Services and
corresponding non-Government Community Cloud Services in the same domain.
d. Use Rights for Government Community Cloud Services. For Government Community
Cloud Services, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Use Rights:
(i) Government Community Cloud Services will be offered only within the United States.
(ii) Additional European Terms, as set forth in the Use Rights, will not apply.
(iii) References to geographic areas in the Use Rights with respect to the location of Customer
Data at rest, as set forth in the Use Rights, refer only to the United States.

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Enrollment Details
1.

Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise.
a. Identify which Agency Affiliates are included in the Enterprise. (Required) Enrolled Affiliate’s
Enterprise must consist of entire offices, bureaus, agencies, departments or other entities of
Enrolled Affiliate, not partial offices, bureaus, agencies, or departments, or other partial entities.
Check only one box in this section. If no boxes are checked, Microsoft will deem the Enterprise
to include the Enrolled Affiliate only. If more than one box is checked, Microsoft will deem the
Enterprise to include the largest number of Affiliates:
Enrolled Affiliate only
Enrolled Affiliate and all Affiliates
Enrolled Affiliate and the following Affiliate(s) (Only identify specific affiliates to be included
if fewer than all Affiliates are to be included in the Enterprise):

Enrolled Affiliate and all Affiliates, with following Affiliate(s) excluded:

b. Please indicate whether the Enrolled Affiliate’s Enterprise will include all new Affiliates acquired
after the start of this Enrollment: Exclude future Affiliates

2.

Contact information.

Each party will notify the other in writing if any of the information in the following contact information page(s)
changes. The asterisks (*) indicate required fields. By providing contact information, Enrolled Affiliate
consents to its use for purposes of administering this Enrollment by Microsoft, its Affiliates, and other parties
that help administer this Enrollment. The personal information provided in connection with this Enrollment
will be used and protected in accordance with the privacy statement available at
https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter.
a. Primary contact. This contact is the primary contact for the Enrollment from within Enrolled
Affiliate’s Enterprise. This contact is also an Online Administrator for the Volume Licensing
Service Center and may grant online access to others. The primary contact will be the default
contact for all purposes unless separate contacts are identified for specific purposes
Name of entity (must be legal entity name)* City of Grass Valley
Contact name* First Brad Last Kalstein
Contact email address* [email protected]
Street address* 129 S. Auburn Street
City* Grass Valley

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State* CA
Postal code* 95945-6501
(Please provide the zip + 4, e.g. xxxxx-xxxx)
Country* United States
Phone* (530) 477-3184
Tax ID
* indicates required fields
b. Notices contact and Online Administrator. This contact (1) receives the contractual notices,
(2) is the Online Administrator for the Volume Licensing Service Center and may grant online
access to others, and (3) is authorized to order Reserved Licenses for eligible Online Servies,
including adding or reassigning Licenses and stepping-up prior to a true-up order.
Same as primary contact (default if no information is provided below, even if the box is not
checked).
Contact name* First
Last
Contact email address*
Street address*
City*
State*
Postal code*
(Please provide the zip + 4, e.g. xxxxx-xxxx)
Country*
Phone*
Language preference. Choose the language for notices. English
This contact is a third party (not the Enrolled Affiliate). Warning: This contact receives
personally identifiable information of the Customer and its Affiliates.
* indicates required fields
c. Online Services Manager. This contact is authorized to manage the Online Services ordered
under the Enrollment and (for applicable Online Services) to add or reassign Licenses and
step-up prior to a true-up order.
Same as notices contact and Online Administrator (default if no information is provided
below, even if box is not checked)
Contact name*: First
Last
Contact email address*
Phone*
This contact is from a third party organization (not the entity). Warning: This contact
receives personally identifiable information of the entity.
* indicates required fields
d. Reseller information. Reseller contact for this Enrollment is:
Reseller company name* Dell Inc.
Street address (PO boxes will not be accepted)* One Dell Way
City* Round Rock
State* TX
Postal code* 78682
Country* United States
Contact name* Government Contract Admin
Phone* 847-465-3700
Contact email address* [email protected]
* indicates required fields

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By signing below, the Reseller identified above confirms that all information provided in this
Enrollment is correct.
Signature*
Printed name*
Printed title*
Date*
* indicates required fields
Changing a Reseller. If Microsoft or the Reseller chooses to discontinue doing business with
each other, Enrolled Affiliate must choose a replacement Reseller. If Enrolled Affiliate or the
Reseller intends to terminate their relationship, the initiating party must notify Microsoft and the
other party using a form provided by Microsoft at least 90 days prior to the date on which the
change is to take effect.
e. If Enrolled Affiliate requires a separate contact for any of the following, attach the Supplemental
Contact Information form. Otherwise, the notices contact and Online Administrator remains
the default.
(i) Additional notices contact
(ii) Software Assurance manager
(iii) Subscriptions manager
(iv) Customer Support Manager (CSM) contact

3.

Financing elections.

Is a purchase under this Enrollment being financed through MS Financing?

Yes,

No.

If a purchase under this Enrollment is financed through MS Financing, and Enrolled Affiliate chooses not to
finance any associated taxes, it must pay these taxes directly to Microsoft.

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet

Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 12, 2021

Prepared by: Mark Buttron -Fire Chief
Title: Approve out of State Technical Rope Rescue Training.
Recommended Motion: That Council I) Allow the Fire Chief to approve out of State training
for one Captain to attend advanced Technical Rope Rescue Training.
Agenda: Consent
Background Information: In recent years, the Fire Department has increased our capability to
perform rope rescues. Low angle rope rescues are common in our area, high angle rope rescues
are less common and therefore the skill must be maintained by constant training. A confined
space rescue team was formed within the Department due to the lack of this type of rescue
capability in the County. The City has provided for the training of personnel and purchase of
equipment to support all the rescue activities. These skills are considered low frequency,
extremely risky operations resulting in the continuous engagement of new concepts and best
practices to ensure safe and effective operations. The requested training provides advanced
practices of rope rescue in alignment with our duties. Due to the high demand for these courses'
enrollment is often full within days of an announced class. The approval tonight will allow us to
enroll without delay when the next course in announced.
Council Goals/Objectives: Public Safety
Fiscal Impact: None, funds form current training budget

Funds Available: Yes

Account#:

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 21, 2021

Prepared by: Taylor Day, Deputy City Clerk
Title: Appointment of Planning Commissioners
Recommended Motion: That Council approve the appointment of Liz Coots as Planning
Commissioner for Councilmember Brandstrom.
Agenda: Consent
Background Information: By Council policy, each councilmember submits a candidate
for appointment to the Planning Commission to the members of City Council for their
approval and appointment. The terms of appointed Planning Commissioners coincide with
the nominating Council Member’s term of office and may be changed by that city
councilmember at any time during their term in office. Councilmember Brandstrom has
chosen Liz Coots to fill the position of his Planning Commissioner.
Council Goals/Objectives: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A.
Funds Available: N/A
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Agenda Item # _______

Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 21, 2021

Prepared by: Bjorn P. Jones, PE, Assistant City Engineer
Title: Traffic Improvements at West Main and Church Street and North Church Street
Recommended Motion: That Council authorize implementation of all-way stop control at the
West Main and Church St intersection and reversal of the one-way direction of North Church St.
Agenda: Administrative
Background Information: At the January 12, 2021, Council received an informational briefing
regarding an Engineering proposal to enact all way stop control at the W Main St and S Church St
intersection, as well as to reverse the one-way direction of North Church Street to a south to north
configuration.
As previously discussed, the intersection has seen a notable increase in traffic, both vehicular and
pedestrian, since the closure of Mill St, as well as a surge in traffic accidents, with at least four
reported incidents in just the past six months. The left turning movements across the steady stream
of traffic in uncontrolled travel lanes, from S Church onto W Main and from W Main onto S
Church, creates added complexity, especially factoring in the high volume of pedestrian crossing
activity at this intersection. In addition, the regular flow of sight restricted vehicles from N Church
St compounds congestion and unnecessarily increases the level of decision making required to
safely navigate the intersection.
Instituting all-way stop control at the W Main/ Church intersection is proposed as a means of more
efficiently controlling the flow of traffic and better establishing the right of way of waiting
motorists. Additionally, reversing the direction of N Church St reduces the intersection conflict
points and congestion, by allowing vehicles to exit the main throughfare; not send more vehicles
into a difficult and already crowded intersection and stretch of roadway.
These modifications are anticipated to greatly reduce the potential for traffic incidents, as well as
likely decreasing wait times and overall congestion. Overall, the ultimate goal is that these
improvements increase the level of safety for pedestrians and motorists alike.
Council Goals/Objectives: This item executes portions
achieving/maintaining Strategic Goal #2 – Transportation.

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Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Impact is likely to be several thousand dollars for one-time signage,
striping and marking changes. Funds are available in the Annual Street Maintenance budget.
Funds Available: TBD

Account#: 300-406-61220

Reviewed by: ____ City Manager

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To: Bjorn Jones <[email protected]>
Subject: Traffic Control Modifications

Please do not change the one way direction of the current North to
South,
of North Church Street.
Please see I am notified, with any future plans in the future.
Thank-you,
Jenanne Nettles
102 No. Church Ct.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet

Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 19, 2021

Prepared by: Lance E. Lowe, AICP, Principal Planner
Title: Appointment of Interview Committee for Historical Commission Vacancies
Recommended Motion: Staff is requesting that the Mayor appoint an Interview Committee to
recommend appointments to the Historical Commission.
Agenda: Administrative
Background Information: Historic Commission notice of vacancy is posted on the City’s
webpage recruiting for one position and one alternative position to the Historical Commission.
The City is in receipt of an application for consideration.
Council Members Levine and Arbuckle formally served on the Interview Committee and their
replacements need to be appointed.
Council Goals/Objectives: The Historic Commission fulfills the Community & Sense of Place
goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact will occur.
Funds Available: N/A
Reviewed by: ____ City Manager

Account#: N/A
_____Community Development Director

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City of Grass Valley
City Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021

Date Prepared: January 20, 2021

Prepared by: Thomas Last, Community Development Director
Title: Presentation by CalRecycle staff on SB 1383, the state-mandated organic waste reduction
requirements.
Recommended Motion: No action required. Council will hear a presentation and can ask
questions on next steps required by the City to implement SB 1383.
Agenda: Administrative
Background Information: In 2014, the State approved AB 1826. This bill was the first step in
the strategy to decrease organic waste in the solid waste stream. This required communities to
implement a three-tiered approach for organic waste recycling for commercial and multi-family
dwellings. Specifically requiring recycling of organic waste for businesses that generate more
than 8 cubic yards of organics/week in 2016; more than 4 cubic yards in 2017; and more than 2
cubic yards in 2020. As with many cities and counties in the state, this has been a very problematic
mandate to implement at the local level. In 2020, Waste Management, Nevada County, Grass
Valley, and Nevada City developed an implementation plan in conjunction with CalRecycle staff.
In 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1383. This bill goes into effect on January 1, 2022 and
expands the organic waste recycling mandate to include all residents and businesses. This bill
requires the City to mandate organic recycling to all citizens and requires the City to monitor,
inspect, and enforce any non-compliance. City staff has been working with CalRecycle staff on
specific steps to ensure the mandates will be implemented by next year. The first step is this
presentation by CalRecycle to the Council. On February 23, 2021, staff will provide Council with
information on required next steps. Specifically, staff will seek direction on the need to amend
its contract with Waste Management to establish the collection program and costs, and on the need
to amend its ordinance to mandate organic waste recycling to all its citizens. Staff will suggest
some additional needed amendments to the Waste Management contract to better assist City staff.
Council Goals/Objectives: There are no specific goals or objectives that support implementation
of this mandate.
Fiscal Impact: The implementation of SB 1383 is an unfunded state-mandate and will require the
City to dedicate staff and general fund money.
Funds Available: TBD
Reviewed by:

Account #: TBD

____ City Manager

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