GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6‐27‐23 Page 1 of 2 “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.” The Public is encouraged to attend and participate in person. Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 4 pm on June 27th, 2023, via email to [email protected] or via the payment/document drop box at Gridley City Hall and will be conveyed to the Council for consideration.
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CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Farr
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Roberts
INVOCATION ‐ None
PROCLAMATIONS ‐ None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES – None
CONSENT AGENDA –
1. Wildfire Mitigation Plan 2023
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
2. Approval of FY 2023‐2024 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan and Resolutions Resolution No. 2023‐R‐021 Establishing the 2023‐2024 Appropriations Limit for the City of Gridley
Resolution 2023‐R‐022, A Resolution of the City of Gridley Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023‐2024
Gridley City Council – Special City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 27, 2023; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6‐27‐23 Page 2 of 2
3. Four Resolutions Authorizing the Levy of Assessment District Expenses for the Butte County 2023‐2024 Tax Roll
Resolution 2023‐R‐023: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 1 on Butte County 2023‐2024 Tax Roll (Richins) Resolution 2023‐R‐024: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 6 on the Butte County 2023‐2024 Tax Roll (Bowwood) Resolution 2023‐R‐025: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No.3 on Butte County 2023‐2024 Tax Roll (Heron Landing) Resolution 2023‐R‐026: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 2 on the Butte County 2023‐2024 Tax Roll (Eagle Meadows) COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM ‐ Members of the public may address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council may not discuss nor take action on any community participation item brought forward by a member of the community. Comments are requested to be limited to three (3) minutes.
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ‐ Brief updates from City staff and brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and City Council members, if any.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS ‐ (Appearing on the Agenda within 30‐90 days):
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to the next regular meeting on July 17th, 2023.
NOTE 1: POSTING OF AGENDA‐ This agenda was posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall at or before 6:00 p.m., June 26th, 2023. This agenda along with all attachments is available for public viewing online at www.gridley.ca.us and at the Administration Counter in City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA.
NOTE 2: REGARDING UNSCHEDULED MATTERS – In accordance with state law, it shall be the policy of this Council that no action shall be taken on any item presented during the public forum or on unscheduled matters unless the Council, by majority vote, determines that an emergency situation exists, or, unless the Council by a two‐thirds vote finds that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
Finance Policies 7/17/2023
Cost of Services Study Findings and Recommendations 7/17/2023 Budget Study Sessions 6/21‐23/2023
City Council Agenda Item #1
Staff Report
Date: June 27, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jake Carter, Utility Director
Subject: Gridley Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan for FY 23-24 Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests the City Council to approve the Gridley Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan for FY 23-24 .
Background
Over the last few years, California has experienced several catastrophic wildfires that has resulted in the State Legislature passing SB 901 in September 2018. The law requires California utilities to annually prepare a Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP). The City Council adopted our initial WMP in December 2019 for the FY 19-20.
Gridley Electric’s WMP (Attached) describes the range of actions that our Electric Utility is taking, or considering, to minimize the sources of ignition and improve the resiliency of the City’s electric grid. The WMP complies with the requirements of the Public Utilities Code section 8387 for publicly owned electric utilities to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan. The plan will be iterative, promote continuous improvement year after year, and implement industry best practices in a prudent and reasonable manner.
The Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) has joined the California Natural Resources Agency on July 1, 2021, as the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety). The WSAB has an electronic, online efiling system to receive and distribute document filings and provide easy access to information. The CPUC request we update our WMP every year and be submitted to the e-filing system before July 1 deadline.
Fiscal Impact
None
Compliance with the City Council Strategic Plan
This recommendation is consistent with our ongoing efforts to provide safe and reliable electrical services.
Attachments
Wildfire Mitigation Plan 2023
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CITY OF GRIDLEY
WILDFIRE
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2 I. OVERVIEW
A. POLICY STATEMENT
The Gridley Electric Department’s overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to our residents and business community. In order to meet this goal, Gridley constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical lines and equipment.
B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan describes the range of actions that Gridley is taking to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies, and procedures. This plan is subject to direct supervision by the City Administrator and is implemented by the Electrical Superintendent. This plan complies with the requirements of Public Utilities Code section 8387 for publicly owned electric utilities to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan by January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter. Gridley Electrical is a department within the City of Gridley.
Organization of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements:
• Objectives of the plan;
• Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the plan; • Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers; • Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs; • Community outreach and education;
• Metrics for evaluating the performance of the plan and identifying areas for improvement; • Review and validation of the plan; and
• Timelines.
II. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION
The primary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the probability that Gridley’s transmission and distribution system may be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a fire.
Gridley has evaluated the prudent and cost-effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training that can help to meet this objective. Gridley has implemented those changes consistent with this evaluation.
B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID
The secondary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid. As part of the development of this plan, Gridley assesses new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service.
C. MINIMIZING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS
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3 The final goal for this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to measure the effectiveness of specific wildfire mitigation strategies. Where a particular action, program component, or protocol is determined to be unnecessary or ineffective, Gridley will assess whether a modification or replacement is merited. This plan will also help determine if more cost-effective measures would produce the same or improved results.
III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. UTILITY GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
City Council - to debate, consider and adopt any policies, regulations or ordinances recommended by the City Administrator and Electric Utility Director as to the safe operations of the City of Gridley’s Electrical System in accordance with the Wildfire Mitigation plan.
City Administrator - to work with the Electric Utility Director in the implementation of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan and to be a liaison to the City of Gridley Council and Gridley Electrical Department during wildfire events. To be the liaison between the City of Gridley and any outside Governmental agencies in procurement of any needed resources to aid in a Wildfire Event. To be the public relations contact for the City of Gridley during a Wildfire Event.
Electric Utility Director - to oversee the operation of the City of Gridley’s Electrical Department. To implement the City of Gridley’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan as adopted by the City of Gridley Council. To be the liaison between the Gridley Electrical Department and the City of Gridley Administrator during wildfire events. To be the liaison between City of Gridley Departments in providing aid during Wildfire Events. To provide training to Electrical Department staff in the prevention of Wildfire events caused by Electrical Distribution Systems.
Electrical Supervisor - to oversee the day-to-day operations of the City of Gridley’s Electrical Distribution System. To implement the City of Gridley’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan as adopted by the City of Gridley’s Council. To be the liaison between the Gridley Electrical Crew and the Gridley Electric Utility Director during Wildfire Events. To report and correct any adverse conditions on the Electrical Distribution that may cause a Wildfire event.
B. WILDFIRE PREVENTION
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4 City of Gridley’s staff roles and responsibilities for (1) electric facility design, maintenance, and inspection; and (2) vegetation management.
• Operate system in a manner that will minimize potential wildfire risks. • Take all reasonable and practicable actions to minimize the risk of a catastrophic wildfire caused by Gridley electric facilities.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local fire management personnel as necessary or appropriate to implement Gridley’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan. • Immediately report fires, pursuant to existing Gridley Electrical practices and the requirements of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
• Take corrective action when the staff witnesses or is notified that fire protection measures have not been properly installed or maintained.
• Comply with relevant federal, state, and industry standard requirements, including the industry standards established by the California Public Utilities Commission. • Collect and maintain wildfire data necessary for the implementation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
• Provide regular training programs for all employees having obligations for implementation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
• Perform annual inspections of distribution system for tree clearances. • Perform annual tree trimming to maintain a 12-foot clearance around primary lines.
C. WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
During a wildfire event the Gridley Electric Utility Director, and or, the Electrical Supervisor will keep in direct contact and provide regular updates as to the event status with the following Departments and organizations:
• City of Gridley Administrator
• Gridley Police Department
• CalFire
• Gridley Public Works Department
Gridley Electrical utility staff have the following obligations regarding fire prevention, response and investigation:
• Take all reasonable and practicable actions to prevent and suppress fires resulting from Gridley’s electric facilities.
• Follow Gridley Electrical Department’s protocols during Red Flag Warnings.
D. COORDINATION WITH WATER UTILITIES/DEPARTMENT
Gridley Electrical Department will coordinate with the City of Gridley Public Works Department to ensure the reliable delivery of water during any Red Flag or wildfire event, and as needed enlist the help of Public Works personnel to combat any wildfires caused by City of Gridley Electrical Equipment or to aid in any repairs of Gridley’s electrical equipment that may cause a wildfire condition.
E. COORDINATION WITH COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS Gridley Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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5 During a wildfire event that involves equipment of an outside agency’s Communication equipment, the City of Gridley will contact the involved agencies as soon as it is feasibly possible.
F. STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
As a local governmental agency, Gridley has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (“SEMS”) Regulations, adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state. Pursuant to this structure, Gridley annually coordinates and communicates with the relevant safety agencies as well as other relevant local and state agencies.
Under the SEMS structure, a significant amount of preparation is done through advanced planning at the county level, including the coordination of efforts of public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Butte County serves as the Operational Area and is guided by the Butte County Disaster Council that is made up of representatives of Butte. The Operational Area includes local and regional organizations that bring relevant expertise to the wildfire prevention and recovery planning process. These participants include school districts, utilities, Fire Districts, non-profits, Hospitals, special districts, communications providers, and other similar organizations.
Pursuant to the SEMS structure, the City of Gridley participates in annual training exercises. Gridley is also a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities during emergencies. Gridley also participates in the Western Energy Institute’s Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering utilities across several western states.
IV. WILDFIRE RISKS AND DRIVERS ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A. PARTICULAR RISKS AND RISK DRIVERS ASSOCIATED WITH TOPOGRAPHIC AND
CLIMATOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS
Below is a list of wildfire risk drivers that are prioritized and Gridley’s Mitigation measures to prevent each risk within Gridley’s service territory and the surrounding areas. The primary risk drivers for wildfire are the following:
1. Extended drought – Annual Tree Trimming Program mitigates fires due to overgrown/rotting trees
2. High Winds – Annual GO 95 Inspections and maintenance mitigate fires caused from electrical lines
3. Weather – Annual GO 95 Inspections and maintenance mitigate weather related outages/fires
4. Bark Beetles – Annual Tree Trimming Program allows us to visualize any tree damages related to bark beetle and can be removed before causing any damage
5. Vegetation Health – Annual Tree Trimming Program allows to remove any overgrown or rotten vegetation before causing any damage
6. Changing Weather Patterns (Climate Change) – Annual GO95/128 inspections prevent outages/fires due to hotter, dryer conditions.
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6 7. Fire History – Gives us the information that is needed where extensive measures need to be taken to prevent any reoccurring fires.
8. Terrain – Annual Inspections ensures that we have all access needed in case of any fire threats B. ENTERPRISEWIDE SAFETY RISKS
Within Gridley’s Distribution system the primary risk drivers for wildfire are the following:
• Electrical system equipment failure
• Falling trees
• Animal contacting energized equipment
• Human error
C. CHANGES TO CPUC FIRE THREAT MAP
Attached is a copy of the CPUC Fire Threat Map that shows all Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire threat areas in California. The City of Gridley is outside of all three tiers for any high-level threat wildfire areas. Also attached is the website for the CPUC Fire Threat Map website https://capuc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5bdb921d747a46929d9f00dbdb6d0 fa2
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7 V. WILDFIRE PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES
A. HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICT
With Gridley not being directly in a High Fire Threat District, we still take the necessary protocols to prevent any possible fires related to our electrical system. Gridley has worked with local fire & government officials to identify the areas of Gridley’s service territory that are at an elevated risk of power line ignited fires. Gridley has incorporated the High Fire Threat District map into its construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and clearance practices, where applicable.
B. WEATHER MONITORING
Gridley monitors current and forecasted weather data from a variety of sources including:
• United States National Weather Service
• CalFire
• Weather Channel
• Radio news
• Local news outlets
Gridley assigns one of four operating conditions based on the relevant weather data and knowledge of local conditions:
(1) Normal: During normal conditions, no changes are made to operations or work policy. (2) Elevated: During elevated fire-risk conditions, Electrical crews are asked to report any areas of concern on or around Gridley’s electrical system for potential Wildfire conditions, and to address these concerns during the pre-job tail board discussion (3) Extreme: During extreme fire-risk conditions, and when working in an area at risk to wildfire conditions crews are to prioritize projects, should it be necessary to proceed with the project, crews are asked to report any areas of concern on or around Gridley’s electrical system for potential Wildfire conditions, and to address these concerns during the pre-job tail board discussion and if possible to de-energize the lines during the project. Ensure the job site has adequate fire suppression equipment.
(4) Red Flag: If the National Weather Service declares a Red Flag Warning for any portion of Gridley service territory, any work performed in a wildfire prone area is postponed unless it is deemed an emergency priority. Should it be deemed an emergency condition, crews are asked to report any areas of concern on or around Gridley’s electrical system for potential Wildfire conditions, and to address these concerns during the pre-job tail board discussion and if possible, to deenergize the lines during the project. Ensure the job site has adequate fire suppression equipment. Extra personnel and equipment will be enlisted to monitor the project from the ground for potential fire, and to suppress any fire caused by the project. If deemed necessary, CalFire will be contacted to stand-by during the project.
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8 C. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Gridley’s electric facilities are designed and constructed to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. Gridley treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities. Gridley meets or exceeds all standards in GO
95. Additionally, Gridley monitors and follows as appropriate the National Electric Safety Code.
D. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
Gridley meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices. For transmission-level facilities, Gridley complies with NERC FAC-003-4, where applicable. For both transmission and distribution level facilities, Gridley meets: (1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule
35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire Threat District. The recommended time-of-trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead provide useful guidance to utilities. Gridley will use specific knowledge of growing conditions and tree species to determine the appropriate time of trim clearance and ground vegetation in each circumstance.
GO 95, Rule 35, Table 1
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Guidelines to Rule 35
The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearancesthat should be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below, which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are Gridley Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than 72,000 volts
4 feet 12 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than 110,000 volts
6 feet 20 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than 300,000 volts
10 feet 30 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 300,000 or more volts
15 feet 30 feet
Within the High Fire Threat District, Gridley performs on an annual basis an evaluation of every tree that has the potential to strike overhead facilities if it were to fall. Gridley performs more frequent and detailed inspections of any such trees, and in cases where “hazard trees” (dead, dying, diseased or leaning) could strike the facilities, will work with the landowner to remove the tree or portion of the tree that poses a risk.
E. INSPECTIONS
Gridley meets or exceeds the minimum inspection requirements provided in CPUC GO 165 and CPUC GO 95, Rule 18. Pursuant to these rules, Gridley inspects electric facilities in the Hight Fire Threat District more frequently than the other areas of its service territory. Additionally, Gridley staff uses their knowledge of the specific environmental and geographical conditions to determine when areas outside of the High Fire Threat District require more frequent inspections.
If Gridley staff discovers a facility in need of repair that is owned by an entity other than Gridley, Gridley will issue a notice to repair to the facility owner and work to ensure that necessary repairs are completed promptly.
Gridley works to ensure that all inspections to be performed within the High Fire Threat District are completed before the beginning of the historic fire season, [typically September 1]. Gridley monitors drought conditions and other relevant factors throughout the year to determine if inspections should be completed in a shorter timeframe. Below is a list of our inspections and frequency. • Go 165 OH Visual Inspections – Yearly
• Go 95 OH Detailed Inspections – 5 Years
• Go 128 UG Inspections – 3 Years
• Intrusive Pole Test – 15 Years
• Tree Trimming - Yearly
F. WORKFORCE TRAINING
Gridley has implemented work rules and complementary training programs for its workforce to help reduce the likelihood of the ignition of wildfires.
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10 Gridley has implemented into its daily operations 4 conditions based on current weather conditions. • Normal
• Elevated
• Extreme
• Red Flag
Gridley has added a Wildfire Mitigation Plan and fire safety training to its safety training program.
Gridley Electric Employees receive training from local CalFire stations in proper fire extinguisher use for certain situations.
G. RECLOSING POLICY
During Red Flag Warnings:
Line Reclosers- will be put in a non-reclosing setting for areas that serve as a high fire threat. Should a Line Recloser open during this period, the Line reclosing device shall not be closed until the distribution line it serves has been inspected for the cause of the equipment’s operation. When the equipment and distribution line is re-energized, the distribution line will be inspected for safe operation.
Substation Circuit Breaker- relays will be put in a non-reclosing setting. Should a relay operate during this period, the relay device will not be closed until the distribution line being served by the affected relay is inspected for the cause of the operation. When the substation breaker is closed the distribution line being served by the breaker will be inspected for safe operation.
H. DEENERGIZATION
Gridley has the authority to preemptively shut off power due to fire-threat conditions; however, this option will only be used in extraordinary circumstances. Gridley’s mitigation efforts include an annual tree trimming program, maintenance inspections program, pole replacement program and installation of generators to lessen the impacts of de-energization on critical first responders and health and communication infrastructure. Gridley will make a case-by-case decision to shut off power based on the following considerations:
• Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service for fire weather zones that contain Gridley circuits
• Gridley staff assessments of local conditions, including wind speed (sustained and gust), humidity and temperature, fuel moisture, fuel loading and data from weather stations • Real-time information from staff located in areas identified as at risk of being subject to extreme weather conditions
• Input from Gridley fire experts and vegetation experts • Input from local and state fire authorities regarding the potential consequences of wildfires in select locations
• Alternative ways to reroute power to affected areas
• Awareness of mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders in place • Expected impact of de-energizing circuits on essential services • Other operational considerations to minimize potential wildfire ignitions, including the blocking of reclosers on the identified circuit(s)
• On-going fire activity throughout Gridley’s territory and California • Ability to notify customers
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11 • Notifications to local governments and public officials • Potential impacts to communities and customers
1. IMPACTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY
The following conditions may occur during a fire threat power shutdown:
• Residential areas will lose power
• Schools will lose power
• Hospital will be on back-up generation power
• Stores will lose power
• Gas stations will lose power
• Traffic signals will be on battery back-up power
• Street lights will not work
• Water supply will be on back-up generation power
• Sewer will be on back-up generation power
• City Hall and Police departments will be on back-up generator power
2. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION PROTOCOLS
Gridley will make every attempt to give advance notice to its customers of any planned wildfire prevention power shutdowns. Should a wildfire prevention power shut down be planned, Gridley will notify all public safety offices, critical first responders, health care facilities, operators of telecommunications infrastructure and its customers in the following ways:
• Signage at City Hall
• Phone calls
• Social media post
• Automated phone calls and text
• Local news paper
• Monthly Bill mailings
• Hwy 99 messaging sign
All critical facilities such as Orchard Hospital, Police Dept., Fire Dept., City Hall, and all city wells have back- up generators in case of any sudden power loss or possible de-energization due to a fire threat.
Gridley Electrical Department will coordinate with the City of Gridley Public Works Department with direct contact to PW Director or Supervisor to ensure the reliable delivery of water during any Red Flag or wildfire event and as needed enlist the help of Public Works personnel to combat any wildfires caused by City of Gridley Electrical Equipment or to aid in any repairs of Gridley’s electrical equipment that may cause a wildfire condition.
VI. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
The City will annually evaluate its community outreach and public awareness communications efforts.
VII. RESTORATION OF SERVICE
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12 Gridley will make every attempt to restore power to residents as soon as possible. Once all equipment inspections that is needed, priority power restoration will be given to critical circuits such as Hospital, CalFire, Police facilities, Senior Facilities and Schools.
VIII. EVALUATING OF THE PLAN
A. METRICS AND ASSUMPTIONS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE Gridley will track two metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number of fire ignitions; and (2) wires down within the service territory.
METRIC 1: FIRE IGNITIONS
For purposes of this metric, a fire ignition is defined as follows:
• Gridley facility was associated with the fire;
• The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities;
• The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and • Gridley has knowledge that the fire occurred.
In future Wildfire Mitigation Plans, Gridley will provide the number of fires that occurred that were less than 10 acres in size. Any fires greater than 10 acres will be individually described.
METRIC 2: WIRES DOWN
The second metric is the number of distribution and transmission wires downed within Gridley’s service territory. For purposes of this metric, a wire down event includes any instance where an electric transmission or primary distribution conductor falls to the ground or on to a foreign object. Gridley will divide the wires down metric between wires down inside and outside of the High Fire Threat District.
Gridley will not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms. Instead, Gridley will supplement this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events.
B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN
In the initial years, Gridley anticipates that there will be relatively limited data gathered through these metrics. However, as the data collection history becomes more robust, Gridley will be able to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are disproportionately impacted. Gridley will then evaluate potential improvements to the plan.
C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan will be presented to Gridley City Council. Gridley will present this plan to the Gridley Council on an annual basis.
D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN
E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS
The Cities Electrical inspections will be done in a timely manner, with repairs being prioritized from a high threat level to a lesser threat level to prevent any fires or possible damages.
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13 IX. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires the City of Gridley to contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The independent evaluator must issue a report that is posted to the City’s website. This report must also be presented to the City Council at a public meeting.
City Council Agenda Item #2
Staff Report
Date: June 27, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Administrator, Cliff Wagner
Subject: Approval of FY 2023‐2024 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan and Resolutions
Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Council consider and approve:
Resolution No. 2023‐R‐021 Establishing the 2023‐2024 Appropriations Limit for the City of Gridley
Resolution 2023‐R‐022, A Resolution of the City of Gridley Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023‐2024
Background
The budget schedule highlights the process required to develop the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The City schedules three public hearings. All processes have been completed with the exception of the Council’s final review approval of the FY 2023‐2024 Operating Budget. Following the Council’s anticipated action, staff will take up the task of inputting the budget contents into our current City financial software. Ideally, that process will be completed by June 30th, the last working day before the new fiscal year begins.
The City Council received extensive details regarding the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, the Fee Schedules, and Capital Improvement Plan during the June 20th through June 22nd , 2023 public Budget Study Session meetings. The presentation provided departmental presentations from the Electric, Public Works (including parks, water, sewer, and streets), Fire, Recreation, Police, Planning & Engineering, Finance & Administration budgets.
Fiscal Impact
The Proposed FY 2023‐2024 Operating Budget is staff’s comprehensive effort to present a policy document which preserves fiscal stability and at the same time enables the City Council and staff to accomplish crucial projects and services. Adopting a proposed budget which enables a City to sustainably and efficiently provide services is one of the most important duties a City Council can participate in.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The City Council and City staff are committed to provide the best possible financial practices and the highest possible transparency regarding all financial transactions.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2023‐R‐021: A Resolution of the City of Gridley City Council Establishing the FY 2023‐2024 Appropriations Limit for the City of Gridley.
2. Resolution No. 2023‐R‐022: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023‐2024.
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2023‐R‐021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING THE FY 2023‐2024 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF GRIDLEY WHEREAS, SB 1352 was enacted by the California State Legislature during the 1980 Session which specifically adds Division 9, Chapter 1205 (commencing with Section 79000) to Title 1 of Government Code; and
WHEREAS, SB 1352 was enacted to provide for the implementation of voter approved Proposition 4, also known as the “Gann Initiative” whose purpose was to limit governmental appropriations; and WHEREAS, the voters of California did approve Proposition 111 in June 1990, which, among other provisions, allows for new adjustment formulas for calculating the City’s annual appropriations limit; and WHEREAS, the appropriations limit has been calculated for the City of Gridley by the City Finance Department in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Implementation of the Gann Initiative and Proposition 111, as promulgated by the League of California Cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gridley as follows:
1.) For fiscal year 2023‐2024, the City Council approved the selection and usage of the “California Per Capita Income” percentage change and the population growth percentage increase for the City of Gridley when calculating that year’s appropriations limit. The FY 2023‐2024 appropriations limit may be amended at some future date due to a change in the factor used in this calculation. The choice of factors to be used for the FY 2022‐2024 calculation was limited to use of the California Per Capita Income change due to the 3unavailability of the “percentage change in the local assessment roll from the preceding year due to the addition of local nonresidential construction in the City”. (The County of Butte, Assessor’s Office reports this factor has not been determined.) Therefore, when the factor depicting the percentage chance in the local assessment roll from the preceding year due to the addition of local non‐residential construction in the City is available, should it be greater than the California Per capita Income factor, the FY 2022‐2023 Appropriations Limit could be recalculated to reflect the higher factor.
2.) The Appropriations Limit is hereby established for the City in the amount of $23,584,892 for fiscal year 2023‐2024 in conformance with the attached Exhibit A and Article XIIIB of the Constitution as amended.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced and passed at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________ _____________________
Cliff Wagner, City Clerk Michael W Farr, Mayor
EXHIBIT A ‐ Gann Initiative ‐ Appropriation Limit Calculation For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024
2023‐2024 Appropriation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 7.55
Current year amount 4.44
Population information:
Prior year population 7,473
Current year population 7,548
Per Capita Change: 1.00
Population Change: 4.44
1.00 + 100 = 1.010036
Per Capita converted to a ratio: 100
4.44 + 100 = 1.044400
Population converted to a ratio: 100
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Calculation of factor for FY 2021‐2022: 1.010036 x 1.04440 = 1.054882
2023‐2024 Appropriation Limit:
2022‐2023 Appropriation Limit $22,357,854
Multiplied by Factor 1.054882
2023‐2024 Appropriation Limit $23,584,892
RESOLUTION NO.
2023‐R‐022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023‐2024
WHEREAS, a Proposed Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 was presented to the City Council of the City of Gridley and Gridley community members at three public Council meetings on June 20th, June 21st, June 22nd , 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to incorporate the proposed changes, additions, and deletions discussed at the various public budget meetings into the Proposed FY 2023‐2024 Operating Budget as provided in the records of the pertinent meetings; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Council of the City of Gridley does hereby adopt the Annual Operating Budget for the City for FY 2023‐2024, as described above and attached Exhibit A:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced and passed at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
_____________________ ________________________
Cliff Wagner, City Clerk Michel W. Farr, Mayor
EXHIBIT A -Gann Initiative -Appropriation Limit
Calculation For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020
2019-2020 Appropriation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 3.67
Current year amount 3.85
Population information:
Prior year population 6,937
Current year population 7,224
Per Capita Change: 4.38
Population Change: 3.85
4.38 + 100 = 1.043800
Per Capita converted to a ratio: 100
3.85 + 100 = 1.038500
Population converted to a ratio: 100
Calculation of factor for FY 2019-2020: 1.043800 x 1.038500 = 1.083986 2019-2020 Appropriation Limit:
2018-2019 Appropriation Limit $21,082,361
Multiplied by Factor 1.083986
2019-2020 Appropriation Limit 22.852.990
EXHIBIT A -Gann Initiative -Appropriation Limit
Calculation For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021
2020-2021 Appropriation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 3.85
Current year amount 3.73
Population information:
Prior year population 7,058
Current year population 6,402
Per Capita Change:
Population Change:
Per Capita converted to a ratio:
Population converted to a ratio:
(9.29)
3.73 9.29 + 100
100
3.73 + 100
100
= 0.907100
= 1.037300
Calculation of factor for FY 2020-2021
2020-2021 Appropriation Limit:
2019-2020 Appropriation Limit
Multiplied by Factor
2020-2021 Appropriation Limit
907100 x 1.037300 = 0.940935
$22,852,990
0.940935
21,503.174
EXHIBIT A -Gann Initiative -Appropriation Limit
Calculation For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022
2021-2022 Appropriation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 3.73
Current year amount 5.73
Population information:
Prior year population 6,515
Current year population 6,129
Per Capita Change: (5.92)
Population Change: 5.73
5.92 + 100 = 0.940800
Per Capita converted to a ratio: 100
5.73 + 100 = 1.057300
Population converted to a ratio: 100
Calculation of factor for FY 2021-2022: .940800 x 1.057300 = 0.994708 2021-2022 Appropriation Limit:
2020-2021 Appropriation Limit $21,503,174
Multiplied by Factor 0.994708
2021-2022 Appropriation Limit $21389,376
EXHIBIT A -Gann Initiative -Appropriation Limit
Calculation For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022
2022-2023 A~~ro~riation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 5.73
Current year amount 7.55
Population information:
Prior year population 7,413
Current year population 7,205
Per Capita Change: (2.81)
Population Change: 7.55
2.81 + 100 = 0.971900
Per Capita converted to a ratio: 100
7.55 + 100 = 1.075500
Population converted to a ratio: 100
Calculation of factor for FY 2021-2022: .971900 x 1.075500 = 1.045278 2022-2023 Appropriation Limit:
2021-2022 Appropriation Limit $21,389,376
Multiplied by Factor 1.045278
2022-2023 Appropriation Limit $22,357,854
2023-2024 Appropriation Limit Calculation
Price factor information:
Prior year amount 7.55
Current year amount 4.44
Population information:
Prior year population 7,473
Current year population 7,548
Per Capita Change:
Population Change:
Per Capita converted to a ratio:
Population converted to a ratio:
Calculation of factor for FY 2021-2022:
4.44 1.00
4.44 + 100
100
(1.00) + 100
100
= 1.044400
= 1.010036
1.057300 X 0.940752 = 1.054882
2023-2024 Appropriation Limit:
2022-2023 Appropriation Limit $22,304,578
Multiplied by Factor 1.054882
2023-2024 Appropriation Limit ~ 3.528.692
City Council Agenda Item #3
Date: June 27, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, Finance Director
Subject: Four Resolutions Authorizing the Levy of Assessment District Expenses for the Butte County 2023-2024 Tax Roll
Recommendation
City staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Council receive a staff report and consider adoption of the four assessment district resolutions and approval of Resolution No. 2023-R-023, 2023-R-024, 2023-R-025, and 2023-R-026
Background
The Gridley City Council previously approved the formation of the maintenance districts to construct, operate and maintain various public improvements within the newer subdivisions in the City under provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911. To finance the annual maintenance of this infrastructure, it is required to assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the real property within the district to be benefited thereby. These resolutions represent the completion of that annual assessment process.
Analysis
The City Engineer for the City of Gridley caused a report to be prepared in the manner provided by law, including the improvement act of 1911, as well as the California State Constitution, Article XIII D, to set the amount and basis of the amounts to be assessed against each parcel within the districts, the adjustments to be made to annual assessments based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index and other particulars relating to the district. Pursuant to the provisions of Proposition 218, namely Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the City, after giving due and proper notice as required by Proposition 218, at its meeting of October 17, 2005 conducted a public hearing on the proposed modifications to the assessment pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4(e). The Tax Collector of the County of Butte was requested to levy and add to the tax bill sent by the County to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the districts and operation and maintenance assessment for the fiscal year commencing 2005/2006, and for each year thereafter, which assessment was collected from each land owner with the proportioning of the collection between the first installment and the second installment to be determined by the County Tax Collector.
Regular
x Special
Closed
Emergency
Financial Impact
The recommended service level for the maintenance districts will be the same as prior years.
The City has the authority to charge a CPI increase, but the City has not done so in several years. The City is not recommending a CPI increase at this time.
Compliance with the City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals This presentation is consistent with our ongoing effort to be responsive and transparent regarding all financial matters, as well as be congruent with best financial practices.
Attachments
1. Resolution 2023-R-023 - Richins
2. Resolution 2023-R-024 - Bowwood
3. Resolution 2023-R-025 – Heron Landing
4. Resolution 2023-R-026 – Eagle Meadows
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY TO LEVY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 ON BUTTE COUNTY 2023-2024 TAX ROLL WHEREAS, the Gridley City Council previously approved the formation of Maintenance District #1 (Resolution No. 25 (1999 Series)) to construct, operate and maintain the specific facility of storm and flood water within the Richins subdivision under the benefit act of 1982, (Streets and Highways Code Section 3110, and 5821 et seq); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gridley has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the real property within the district to be benefited thereby; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Gridley caused a report to be prepared in the manner provided by law, including the improvement act of 1982, as well as the California State Constitution, Article XIII 4(e)) to set the amount and basis of the amounts to be assessed against each parcel within the Assessment District, the adjustments to be made to annual assessments based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index and other particulars relating to the District, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the County of Butte was requested to levy and add to the tax bill sent by the County to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, and operation and maintenance assessment for the fiscal year commencing 1999/2000, and for each year thereafter, which assessment was collected from each land owner with the proportioning of the collection between the first installment and the second installment to be determined by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Government Codes 54703 & 54718 provides the authority for the City to place the assessment on the tax roll.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gridley approved the assessment for 2023-2024 for the amount of $113.52 without any CPI increase (Exhibit “A”). The benefit is to be provided to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No.1.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly introduced and passed at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
_______________________ ________________________
Cliff Wagner, City Administrator Michael W. Farr, Mayor RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-023
EXHIBIT “A”
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-023
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-023
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY TO LEVY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 ON BUTTE COUNTY 2023-2024 TAX ROLL WHEREAS, the Gridley City Council previously approved the formation of Maintenance District # 6 (Resolution No. 2008-R-047) to construct, operate and maintain various public improvement within Bowwood Estates under the improvement act of 1911, (Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, and 5821 et seq); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gridley has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the real property within the district to be benefited thereby; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Gridley caused a report to be prepared in the manner provided by law, including the improvement act of 1911, as well as the California State Constitution, Article XIII D to set the amount and basis of the amounts to be assessed against each parcel within the Assessment District, the adjustments to be made to annual assessments based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index and other particulars relating to the District, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the County of Butte was requested to levy and add to the tax bill sent by the County to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 6, and operation and maintenance assessment for the fiscal year commencing 2009/2010 and for each year thereafter, which assessment was collected from each land owner with the proportioning of the collection between the first installment and the second installment to be determined by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Government Codes 54703 & 54718 provides the authority for the City to place the assessment on the tax roll.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gridley approved the assessment for 2023-2024 for the amount of $ 559.44 without CPI increase to properties in “Exhibit A”. The benefit is to be provided to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 6.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly introduced and passed at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
______________________ _______________________
Cliff Wagner, City Administrator Michael W. Farr, Mayor
EXHIBIT “A”
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY TO LEVY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 ON BUTTE COUNTY 2023-2024 TAX ROLL WHEREAS, the Gridley City Council previously approved the formation of Maintenance District #3 (Resolution No. 2004-R-065) to construct, operate and maintain various public improvements within the Heron Landing subdivision under provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets and Highways Code Section 5000 and 5821,et seq); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gridley has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the real property within the district to be benefited thereby; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Gridley caused a report to be prepared in the manner provided by law, including the improvement act of 1911, as well as the California State Constitution, Article XIII D, to set the amount and basis of the amounts to be assessed against each parcel within the Assessment District, the adjustments to be made to annual assessments based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index and other particulars relating to the District, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the County of Butte was requested to levy and add to the tax bill sent by the County to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 3, and operation and maintenance assessment for the fiscal year commencing 2005/2006, and for each year thereafter, which assessment was collected from each land owner with the proportioning of the collection between the first installment and the second installment to be determined by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Government Codes 54703 & 54718 provides the authority for the City to place the assessment on the tax roll.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gridley approves the assessment for 2023-2024 for the amount of $208.96 without a CPI increase (Exhibit “A”). The benefit is to be provided to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No.3.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly introduced and passed at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
______________________ ______________________
Cliff Wagner, City Administrator Michael W. Farr , Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
2023-R-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY TO LEVY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2 ON BUTTE COUNTY 2023-2024 TAX ROLL WHEREAS, the Gridley City Council previously approved the formation of Maintenance District #2 (Resolution No. 2004-R-004) to construct, operate and maintain various public improvements within the Eagle Meadows subdivision under provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets and Highways Code Section 5000 and 5821, et seq); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gridley has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the real property within the district to be benefited thereby; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Gridley caused a report to be prepared in the manner provided by law, including the improvement act of 1911, as well as the California State Constitution, Article XIII D, to set the amount and basis of the amounts to be assessed against each parcel within the Assessment District, the adjustments to be made to annual assessments based upon increases in the Consumer Price Index and other particulars relating to the District, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Proposition 218, namely Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the City, after giving due and proper notice as required by Proposition 218, at its meeting of October 17, 2005 conducted a public hearing on the proposed modifications to the assessment pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4(e); and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the County of Butte was requested to levy and add to the tax bill sent by the County to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and operation and maintenance assessment for the fiscal year commencing 2005/2006, and for each year thereafter, which assessment was collected from each land owner with the proportioning of the collection between the first installment and the second installment to be determined by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, Government Codes 54703 & 54718 provides the authority for the City to place the assessment on the tax roll.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gridley approves the assessment for 2023-2024 for the amount of $570.82 without a CPI increase (Exhibit “A”). The benefit is to be provided to the owner of each parcel of real property within the boundaries of the Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No.2.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly introduced and passed at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 27th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
_______________________ _____________________
Cliff Wagner, City Administrator Michael W. Farr, Mayor