Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 15, 2023; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 Approved as submitted
"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
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: Sanchez
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Donna Decker, Planning Director
Ross Pippitt, Public Works Director
Jake Carter, Utility Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Farr read the Mental Health Awareness proclamation for May 2023.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - Nane
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The forum was open, and seeing as there was no one to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated May 1St, 2023
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2. Ordinance No. 846-2023: Second Reading and Adoption by Title Only: An Ordinance of the City of Gridley, Amending Gridley Municipal Code, Title 14 Development Impact Fees, By the Addition of a New Chapter 14.05, Sutter Butte Basin Regional Levee Improvement Program Development Impact Fee
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Councilmember Calderon, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr,lohnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Calderon
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. City Staff Informational Report —Engineering and Planning Review Process City Engineer, Dave Harden and Planning Director, Donna Decker, presented slides to Council that detailed the different types of projects that are brought forth to the City and explained the review and approval process.
City Administrator Wagner summarized the City's position.
After extensive Council and City staff discussion, Mayor Farr opened public comment.
Mike Visinoni, Visinoní Brothers Construction, reiterated his concerns with the planning/engineering review process.
Steve Stapley, S&S Construction, addressed the Council to reiterate his concerns with the plan review process.
Jake Morley spoke to Council in support of Visinoni's concerns.
Jared Brown briefly addressed Council asking them to consider the public concerns.
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting and Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting.
Councilmember Robert reported on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Administrator Wagner informed Council that he received a visit from a delegation of Colama, Mexico representatives who stated that a large amount of Gridley residents have ancestry in Colama, and they would like to propose "Sister City" status at a later date.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 5-15-23 Page 2 of 3 Industrial Park Final Map 6/5/2023
Water Shortage Contingency Plan Draft 6/5/2023
Request for Proposal for Audit Services 6/19/2023
Finance Policies 6/19/2023
Cost of Services Study Findings and Recommendations 6/19/2023
CLOSED SESSION
4. 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 at 8:36 and came out with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no ther items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on June Stn, 202
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