Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February S, 2024; 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, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: ElisaArteaga, City Administrator
Rodney Harr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Ross Pippitt, Utility Director
MartinPineda,Finance Director
Donna Decker, City Planner
Dave Harden, Cíty Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilrnember Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The forum was opened, and see as there was no one present to speak was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated January 9, January 16, and January 25, 2024
2. Construction of Concrete Pad at Manual Vierra Park for Gridley Lions Club Memorial Bench
3. Utility Director Employment Agreement (Pippitt)
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-5-24 Paqe 1 of 5 Motion: to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4. Amendment of RSG's Contract for FY 2023/2024 And Contract Renewal for FY 2024-2025 Finance Director Martin Pinedaexplained the FY 23/24 contract amendment was due to the Supplemental land Act noticing that RSG completed on behalf of the City. Pinedaalso requested that the Council approve the contract with RSG for FY 24/25 explaining that RSG has been very helpful and responsive.
MOTION: to approve the FY 23/24 amendment and approve the contract with RSG for FY 24/25.
Motion: Johnson
Seconded: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
5. FY 23-24 Mid-Year Budget Review
Finance Director Martin Pinedabriefly highlighted the proposed revisions for the FY 23-24 budget. Pinedaexplained that after meeting with Department Managers and making necessary changes, the overall Cíty budget would decrease by $572,269.98.
MOTION: to approve the FY 23-24 mid-year budget review
Motion: Calderon
Seconded: Sanchez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
6. Purchase of New Ladder Truck —Gridley Fire Department Fire Chief Chip Fowler and Battalion Chief Mike Conaty respectfully requested Council approve the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Gridley Fire Department as the departments current 17-year old ladder truck is becoming unreliable, resulting in more frequent and extensive repair costs. Chief Fowler and Chief Conaty presented a PowerPoint presentation that showed the benefits and importance of having a reliable ladder truck.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-5-24 Page 2 of 5 MOTION: to approve the purchase of one ladder truck from Golden State Fire Apparatus Motion: Calderon
Second: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, lohnson
7. Resolution Number 2024-R-003: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Accepting the Existing Constructed 8" Sanitary Sewer Line and Offer of Dedication of An Easement for Sanitary Sewer Purposes on the East Side of State Route 99 Lying Across Three Parcels (APN 024-260-097, 024-260-096, and 024-260-078) City Planner Donna Decker requested that Council approve Resolution No. 2024-R-003 accepting the 8" sanitary sewer line and easement for access to maintain the line which will serve four parcels.
MOTION: to approve Resolution No. 2024-R-003
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, lohnson
8. Consideration to Support the Amendment of the Capital Improvement Program for the Transfer of Vermont Street Right-of-Way to the Gridley Unified School District City Planner Donna Decker presented the item to discuss the potential transfer of a portion of Vermont Street right-of-way to the Gridley Unified School District. Decker explained, GUSD is working on plans to determine how expansion at school sites can occur. One alternative conducive to the best financial opportunity is to utilize the Vermont right-of-way to add structures for the expansion of the primary and elementary schools.
Motion: to authorize the City Administrator to coordinate efforts to move forward and provide project information and costs at a future meeting.
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Noes: Sanchez
9. Consideration to Support the Amendment of the Capital Improvement Program to Extend Laurel Street from Randolph Avenue to Edler Estates Subdivision GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-5-24 Page 3 of 5 City Planner Donna Decker explained the City received a letter from GUSD with an interest to deed approximately 0.5 acres of the north portion of their property to extend Laurel St from Randolph to provide access to future residential projects.
Motion: to authorize the City Administrator to coordinate efforts to move forward and provide project information and costs at a future meeting.
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
10. Consideration of the Proposal for the Development of Parcel 3 of the Industrial Park Complex (APN 021-240-029)
City Planner Donna Decker requested the City Council accept the conceptual site plan of a trucking company for Parcel #3 submitted by Mr. Inder Singh.
Councilmember Calderon shared his concerns of parking and Mayor Farr shared his concerns of possible contamination.
Motion: to accept the conceptual site plan as submitted.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Noes: Sanchez
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Johnson stated that he would like to have the review of City consultant contracts be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at the Mayors and Councilmember Academy Seminar.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga informed Council of her joint meeting with LAFCo, RD 833 and Butte Water District.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30-90 days):
Finance Policies 3/4/2024
Housing Element Review and Discussion 3/4/2024
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-5-24 Page 4 of 5 Proposal for Shared Fire Department Mechanic 3/4/2024
CLOSED SESSION —
11. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.95:
Liability Claim against the City of Gridley by claimant Danielle Carrillo Council went into closed session at 7:52 and came out at 8:02 pm.
Motion: to reject claim.
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next Regular meeting on February 20th, 2024.
ElisaArtea a, City inistrator
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