Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 4, 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 to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Farr, Johnson, Calderon, Roberts, Sanchez
Absent: None
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
Dave Harden, City Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION — None
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES —None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The forum was open, and seeing there was no one to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated November 20th, 2023
2. Finance Director Employment Agreement(Pineda)
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3. Approval of Police Vehicle Pickup Packs
4. Resolution 2023-R-039: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Adopting the Local Road Safety Plan
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Roberts, Johnson, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
5. Service Bucket Truck Purchase — Versalift VST-47-MHI Utility Director Jake Carter requested Council approve the service bucket truck purchase to replace the current 2016 bucket truck. Carter explained the 2016 truck would be transferred to the Public Works Department for their use.
Motion to approve the purchase was made by Councilmember Calderon, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Roberts,lohnson
Motion passed, 5-0
6. Resolution 2023-R-040: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Authorizing the City Administrator to Represent the City for the Gridley Water Resiliency Project City Engineer, Dave Harden, presented the resolution that would authorize the City Administrator to represent the City as grant applications are submitted for the Gridley Water Resiliency Project.
Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Calderon, Johnson, Sanchez
Motion passed, 5-0
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon informed Council that he was contacted by Chico State to set up an interview with him and the Mexican Consulate.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 12-4-23 Page 2 of 3 Councilmember Roberts reported on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting ín preparation for the Winter Wonderland Parade on December 6t". He also mentioned that the Moose Lodge served 350-400 free Thanksgiving meals.
Mayor Farr expressed gratitude to our Electric Department for the Christmas lights displayed throughout Downtown Gridley. He also invited the public to the Pearl Harbor Day memorial taking place at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery on December 7t" at approximately 9:30 am.
Councilmember Sanchez reported on her attendance at the monthly NCPA meeting.
Utility Director lake Carter informed Council he plans to have two items for consideration at the December 18t" meeting agenda: a large bucket truck purchase and the purchase of electrical transformers.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Cliff Wagner informed Council that he recently completed department managers and administration employee evaluations and will share the results with Council upon request. Wagner reported that Fire Chief Sean Norman will be retiring December 18t"and that he plans to attend the next regular meeting. Wagner also reminded Council of the December 19t" City staff holiday party.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
Proposal for Shared Fire Department Mechanic 12/18/2023 Finance Policies 12/18/2023
Water, Wastewater Rate Schedule Change 12/18/2023
Solid Waste Agreement Renewal 12/18/2023
Housing Element Review and Discussion 1/15/2024
CLOSED SESSION
7. Closed Session Discussion with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code 54957.8: Case Review/Planning, 1 Matter
Council went into closed session at 6:40 pm and came out with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no f `_~s left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular Council meeting on ~,18t", 2023.
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