Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 18, 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Police Chief Rodney Harr introduced the new Gridley Police Officer NatalieBarrera.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Christian Garcia of Waste Management thanked Council for the approval of the contract extension with Waste Management at the March 4t", 2024 regular meeting. He provided a brief overview as to WM customer noticing as feedback from prior inquiries.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Dated March 4, 2024
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 3-18-24 Page 2 of 6 Motion: to approve consent agenda as presented.
MOTION: Roberts
SECOND: Johnson
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Calderon, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Farr
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. Resolution No. 2024-R-008; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Authorizing the Submission of the 2022/2023 Home Investment Partnerships Program Application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding in the Amount Not to Exceed $12,200,000; and if Awarded, the Execution of a Standard Agreement, any Amendments Thereto, and Other Related Documents Necessary to Participate and Comply with in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program City Planner Donna Decker requested Council approve Resolution No. 2024-R-008 authorizing the City to submit an application for the Home Investment Partnerships Program for the Orchard View II project. Decker explained the application submission will further the partnership with affordable housing developers in the City providing much needed housing.
Motion: to approve Resolution 2024-R-008 and determine the project is Categorically Exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3) MOTION: Sanchez
SECOND:lohnson
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Calderon, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Farr
3. Ordinance No. 849-2024: Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of Ordinance 849- 2024 to add the Agricultural Overlay District Zoning Designation Allowing Commercial Agricultural Production Until the Residentially Zoned Property is Developed. The Site Has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Residential and an Underlying Zoning Designation of Single-Family Residential District (R-1). The Property Is Located on the East Side of West Biggs Gridley Road, North and Contiguous to the Heron Landing Subdivision (APN 022-210- 092)
City Planner Donna Decker introduced Ordinance No. 849-2024 that would create an agricultural overlay to the Chandler Park Subdivision site, which would allow for commercial agricultural production until the site is developed.
Councilmember Sanchez shared concerns that the subdivision map was approved in 2021 and had still not been developed.
Councilmember Calderon shared concerns over the loss of jobs once the land is developed.
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Motion: to accept the first reading of Ordinance No. 849-2024 MOTION: Roberts
SECOND: Calderon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1
Ayes: Johnson, Roberts, Farr, Calderon
Noes: Sanchez
4. Sewer/Storm Drain Closed Circuit TV System Upgrade
Utility Director Ross Pippitt informed Council that the 12-year-old current CCTV system has not been functioning properly and the parts for this model were no longer available. Pippitt presented the only proposal received from U-Rock Utility Equipment.
Motion: to approve the CCTV system upgrade and award contract to U-Rock Utility.
MOTION: Johnson
SECOND: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Johnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Calderon
5. 3-Phase Transformers
Utility Director Ross Pippitt requested the purchase of five 3-Phase transformers and explained that Gridley has commercial projects under construction that will require 3-phase transformers for their power supply. Pippitt recommends that the City enter into contract with OneSource Supply Solutions.
Motion: to award contract to OneSource for the purchase of 5, 3-phase transformers MOTION: Roberts
SECOND: Sanchez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Johnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Calderon
6. GASB 75 Actuarial Valuation Services
Finance Director MartinPinedaexplained that since 2013 the City has renewed the proposal with Jefferson Solutions every two-years to ensure compliance with the required GASB 75 statements.
If approved, the costs associated will be included in the FY 24/25 operating budget.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 3-18-24 Page 3 of 6 Motion: to approve the proposal from Jefferson Solutions.
MOTION: Sanchez
SECOND: Roberts
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes:lohnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Calderon
7. Authorizatíon to Enter into aMOU Agreement with the Butte County District Attorney's Offíce for Digital Forensic Services
Police Chief Rodney Harr requested to enter into aMOU agreement with the Butte County District Attorney's Office to provide digital forensic services to the Gridley Police Department in exchange for monetary assistance to the BCDA digital forensic unit. By entering into this agreement, GPD will have access to capabilities they would normally not have and the BCDA will have greater financial resources to maintain current digital forensic capabilities.
Motion: to approve theMOU with the BCDA Office
MOTION: Roberts
SECOND: Calderon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Johnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Calderon
8. Authorization To Enter into a Three (3) YearMOU Agreement with the Butte County District Attorney's Office for Subpoena Services
Police Chief Rodney Harr presented the proposedMOU with the Butte County District Attorney's Office for the production, servicing and record keeping of subpoenas for the GPD. Chief Harr explained that historically this agreement was renewed yearly since 2019 and the proposedMOU would extend the services another three years.
Motion: to approve the three (3) yearMOU agreement with the Butte County District Attorney's Office for subpoena services.
MOTION: Roberts
SECOND: Sanchez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0
Ayes: Johnson, Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Ca eron
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Roberts attended the Red Suspenders Day meeting.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 3-18-24 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Farr announced that a Veteran's Day Celebration will be held at the Veteran Hall, March 29t", open to all Veterans, from Sam —11 am.
Vice Mayor informed Council that 3 vehicles were surplused and placed for aclosed-bid auction at the Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting. He also reported on his attendance at the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga reported on her attendance at the NCPA Utility Directors retreat in Healdsburg.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Gridley Unified School District Land Dedication (Laurel Street) 4/1/2024 Utility Write Offs 4/1/2024
Fire -Calendar Year End 4/1/2024
Second Amendment to Cooperation Agreement - Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the Butte Subbasin 4/1/2024
Enterprise Reserve Fund Policy 4/1/2024
TDA Audits 4/1/2024
Inventory Policy 4/1/2024
Cash Investment Policy 4/1/2024
Banking RFP 4/1/2024
CLOSED SESSION
Council went into closed session at 7:10 pm.
9. Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 to Meet and Confer with IBEW1245
Motion: Council approves a temporary pay incentive increase for the IBEW1245 Classification:
Electrical Supervisor position in the amount not to exceed $1,146.19.
Motion: Farr
Second: Sanchez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1
Ayes: Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez, Farr
Noes: Calderon
10. Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 Concerning ManagementMOUContract and Benefits
Council came out of closed session at 8:04 pm with no further reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 1, 2024.
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Elisa Arteaga,~City Administrator
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