Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 17, 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, Sanchez
Absent: Roberts
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Lieutenant
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
ElisaArteaga, Finance Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Donna Decker, Planning Director
Ross Pippitt, Public Works Director
Jake Carter, Utility Director
Ashley Ayala, Recreation Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Farr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The forum was opened, and seeing no one present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated April 17th, 2023
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2. February 2023 and March 2023 Expenditure Reports
Motion to approve consent agenda was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Calderon, Sanchez
Motion passed, 4-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. Informational Update —Recreation Coordinator, Ashley Ayala Mrs. Ayala provided Council with a brief informational report on the recreation programs that will soon be available to the community.
4. Appointment of One Gridley City Council Representative to Serve on the Ad-Hock Working Group for the Renewal of the City of Biggs Electric Utility Services Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Motion to appoint Councilmember Roberts to the Ad-Hock Committee was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Calderon, Sanchez
Motion passed, 4-0
5. Budget Study Session Calendar
Finance Director,ElisaArteaga, requested feedback on how the Council would like to hold the upcoming budget study sessions and ask them to send blackout dates to her for Mayor June. Council agreed.
6. Consideration of Proposal to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and Butte County to Meet SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements
City Administrator Wagner presented the staff report and explained thisMOUwith neighboring jurisdictions would assist the City of Gridley in meeting the requirements of SB 1383.
Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Calderon, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Sanchez, Calderon
Noes: Johnson
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7. Consideration of Proposal to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with FEMA for Temporary Storage of Trailers and Supplies at the Industrial Park through June 15, 2023
Administrator Wagner requested approval of theMOU with FEMA for temporary storage at the Industrial Park.
Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Sanchez, Calderon
Noes: lohnson
Motion passed, 3-1
8. M&D Development, S&S Construction -Engineering, Inspecting, Plan Check Billing Concerns (Councilmember Sanchez)
Mike Visinoni, with M&D Developments, presented his concerns of the City's plan check process and provided hard copy documents to Council.
Steve Stapley, with S&S Construction, presented slides to Council and expressed his concerns about the City's developmental impact fees.
Ray Borges addressed Council in public comment about his lot split that he felt was a lengthy process.
Sunny Dhami spoke during public comment in support of the developers and shared their concerns.
After brief Council discussion, motion to continue the item and allow City staff to respond at a future meeting was made by Vice Mayor lohnson, seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Calderon, Sanchez
Motion passed, 4-0
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at the BCAG meeting.
Vice Mayor lohnson informed Council of his attendance at the LAFCO, Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and the Mosquito and Vector Control District meetings.
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POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
SBFCA Development Fee 5/1/2023
Industrial Park Final Map 5/15/2023
Request for Proposal for Audit Services 6/19/2023
Finance Policies 6/19/2023
CLOSED SESSION
9. Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9 to Discuss Potential Anticipated Litigation: One (1) Potential Case Council went into closed session and came out at 9:47 pm with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 15t, 20~~_- --
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