Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 3, 2023; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 "Our purpose is to continuously enhance our community's vitality and overall quality of life. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services and forming productive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives."
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Farr, Johnson, Calderon, Roberts, Sanchez
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Chief of Police
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
ElisaArteaga, Finance Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Donna Decker, Planning Dírector
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Dino Visinoni, of M&D Developments, expressed concerns of the City's plan review process for his current development and requested that this item be placed on the next Council meeting agenda to have an open discussion with Council.
Steve Stapley, of S&S Construction, spoke in support of Mr. Vïsínoni's request.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated March 20t", 2023
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2. Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt Use of Park Request
Motion to approve consent agenda was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, lohnson, Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. Resolution No. 2023-R-010: Approval of NCPA Third Phase Agreement for Purchase Agreements with Geysers Power Company, LLC
City Administrator, Cliff Wagner, presented the NCPA third phase purchase agreement explaining the need of the agreement to provide cost-effective, reliable electric utility services to City residents and meet its resource adequacy, and renewable portfolio standards.
Tony Zimmer, of NCPA, outlined details of the agreement through a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Johnson shared concerns that the renewable energy source may no longer be deemed "renewable" in the future by the State. Councilmember Calderon added his concerns of raising rates.
After Council discussion, the motion to approve the agreement was made by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, lohnson, Sanchez, Roberts
Abstain :Calderon
Motion passed, 4-1
4. California Family Rights Act and Family and Medical Leave Act Policy City Administrator, Cliff Wagner, presented the policy that will help ensure the City is in compliance with State and Federal laws and assist with fair treatment of all employees, providing them with their protected rights.
Motion to approve was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Calderon, Sanchez, Roberts, lohnson
Motion passed, 5-0
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 4-3-23 Page 2 of 3 Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at BCAG. He also shared that North Valley Catholic Social Services will be hosting "Children's Day" on April 30that Manuel Viera Park.
Councilmember Sanchez reported on her attendance at the NCPA meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS —None
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
SBFCA Development Fee 4/17/2023
Request for Proposal for Audit Services 4/17/2023
Butte RegionMOUImplementing SB 1383 Edíble Food
Recovery Requirements 4/17/2023
Finance Policies 4/17/2023
Broadband Feasibility Study Proposal 4/17/2023
General Plan, Sphere of Influence Amendment Contract Award 5/15/2023 Industrial Park Final Map 5/15/2023
CLOSED SESSION —None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 17th, 2023.
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