Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 21, 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 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Farr, Johnson, Roberts,
Absent: Sanchez, Calderon
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Ross Pippitt, Public Works Director
Jake Carter, Utility Director
ElisaArteaga, Finance Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Farr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated August 7, 2023 Minutes
Motion to approve consent agenda was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Johnson, Roberts, Farr
Motion passed, 3-0
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 8-21-23 Page 1 of 3
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Review of Current State law (SB 946, 2018,Lara) and Any Existing City of Gridley Ordinances Pertaining to Sidewalk Vendors —Councilmember Sanchez
With Councilmember Sanchez absent, item #2 was postponed to a future meeting.
3. Budget Book Software Subscription with ClearGov
Finance Director,Elisa Arteaga, requested approval of the 5-year contract with ClearGov. Arteaga explained the ClearGov software would not only make the preparation of the annual budget more efficient for City staff, but would also make the final budget clear and more interactive for the Council and public.
Pat Coghlan, Gridley resident, stated that he believes City staff should be focusing on financial analysis.
Motion to approve the ClearGov software was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Roberts
Motion passed, 3-0
4. Debt Management Software Subscription with DebtBook
Finance Director,ElisaArteaga, introduced the proposed software that will assist City staff in satisfying the GASB 87 and GASB 96 reporting requirements. Arteaga requested Council approve the 3-year contract with DebtBook.
Motion to approve was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Roberts
Motion passed, 3-0
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM -None
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 8-21-23 Page 2 of 3 City Administrator Wagner informed Council that Mayor Farr, Councílmember Calderon, and City staff met with the representatives of Comala, Colima, Mexico to further discuss a Sister City Agreement.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
2022 Power Source Disclosure Report 9/5/2023
Gridley Housing Pipeline Tracking Sheet Update 9/5/2023 Council Study Session —Electric Rates 9/12/2023
Council Study Session —Water/Wastewater Rates 9/14/2023 Finance Policies 9/18/2023
Soccer Park Plan Review 9/18/2023
CLOSED SESSION -None
ADJOURNMENT
With no items further to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular Council meeting on GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 8-21-23 Page 3 of 3