Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 6, 2023; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 9594$ "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, Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Cliff Wagner, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Jake Carter, Utilities Director
MartinPineda,Assistant Finance Director
Ross Pippitt, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cauncilmember Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated October 16th, 2023
2. Supplemental Appropriation for the 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
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ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. City Council Appointment to Butte Co. Mosquito and Vector Control District City Administrator Wagner informed Council that Vice Mayor Johnson's term with the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District was set to expire at the end of the year and another appointment was required.
Mayor Farr made the motion to appoint Vice Mayor Johnson to a 4-year term. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Calderon.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr,lohnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon
Motion passed, 5-0
4. Police Department Vehicles &Funding Options
Assistant Finance Director, Martin Píneda, requested that Council approve the purchase of police vehicles and upgrades from Gridley Country Ford and provided two possible funding options.
Police Chief Rodney Harr, explained to Council that the Gridley Police Department has needed to replace 5, 2011 Crown Victorias but have been unable to due to the recent shortage of government vehicles available for purchase.
Councilmember Sanchez stated for the record that although she is in support of the Gridley Police Department purchasing necessary vehicles and equipment, she is not in support of using ARPAfunds for this purchase.
Motion to approve utilizing theARPAfunds available was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Farr, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon
Motion passed, 5-0
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Christian Garcia of Waste Management provided specifics of the Free Dump Day that took place October 14tH
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmember Sanchez reported on her attendance at the monthly NCPA meeting.
Utility Director lake Carter informed Council that he is currently running into supply chain issues for pad mounts and plans to formally bring a recommendation back to Council at an upcoming regular Council meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Wager reported on recent interviews with auditing firms after undergoing an RFP process.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
Water Resiliency Authorization Documents 11/20/2023
Finance Policies 11/20/2023
General Plan Amendment and Agricultural Buffer Clarification 11/20/2023 Housing Element Review and Discussion 11/20/2023
Highway 99 Waterline Project 11/20/2023
Housing Element Review and Discussion 12/4/2023
Water, Wastewater Rate Schedule Change 12/20/2023
Housing Element Adoption 12/18/2023
CLOSED SESSION —None
ADJOURNMENT
Items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on 2023.
Adml~istrator
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