Gridley City Council —Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 14, 2023; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 "Our purpose is to continuously enhance our community's vita/ity 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, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, Cíty Attorney
Jake Carter, Utility Dírector
ElisaArteaga, Finance Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION -None
PROCLAMATIONS -None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES —None
CONSENT AGENDA -None
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. Review Cost of Services Studies and Findings —Water and Sewer Services Mark Beauchamp of Utility Finance Solutions presented the Water and Sewer financial projection and cost of services study. Council and Beauchamp discussed many different rate structures that the City may adopt for both water and sewer. After extensive conversations, the motion to have UFS come back to present a 2-year, 7% increase for water was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilrnember Calderon.
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ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Johnson, Farr
Motion passed, 4-0
A motion to have UFS present to Council a 2 year, 5% increase for sewer services was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Johnson, Farr
Motion passed, 4-0
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
A Gridley resident (unknown name) shared she feels residents should water their lawns more to increase the billed amounts.
Gridley residents Elizabeth Rose May, and Patrick Coughlan, addressed Council in opposition to the rate change.
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS -None
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
2022 Power Source Disclosure Report 9/18/2023
Finance Policies 9/18/2023
Soccer Park Plan Review 9/18/2023
CLOSED SESSION —None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on September--1St*; 2023.
CliffatlLa~ner, Cit~Admjhistrator
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