Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday September 3, 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."
CALITO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Arriving after roll call:
Staff Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Farr, Calderon, Roberts, Sanchez
Johnson
None
ElisaArteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Ross Pippitt, Utilities Director
MartinPineda,Finance Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Chip Fowler, Fire Chief
Mayor Farr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Finance Director, MartinPinedareintroduced Miguel Chavez who was recently promoted to Senior Accounting Technician.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Elizabeth Rose May, 398 Idaho St, addressed Council to share her concerns about the web page and express frustrations of the recent electric rate increase.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Regular Minutes Dated August St", 2024
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2. Resolution 2024-R-032: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Approving the Application for Cal Recycle Local Assistance Grant Program Extension
3. Resolution 2024-R-033: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Establishing the FY 23/24 Appropriations Limit for the City of Gridley
Resolution 2024-R-034: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Establishing the FY 24/25 Appropriations Limit for the City of Gridley
4. July 2024 Expenditure Report
Prior to the motion, Councilmember Sanchez requested to pull item #2 from the consent agenda.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: to approve items number 1, 3 and 4 from the consent agenda.
Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Johnson
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. Resolution 2024-R-032: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Approving the Application for Cal Recycle Local Assistance Grant Program Extension
City Administrator Arteaga explained that Cal Recycle has issued an extension for the grant program to give Cities an extended period of time to utilize the funds. Due the City's population, a waiver was received for SB 1383 implementation to begin in 2025.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: to approve Resolution 2024-R-032: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Approving the Application for CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant Program Extension Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Johnson
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
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5. Request for Installation of Commemorative Clock for Gridley Rotary Club Lynne Spencer, Gridley Rotary Club President, presented the request for placement of a commemorative clock at the corner of Hazel and Kentucky streets to celebrate the Gridley Rotary Club's 100th year in Gridley and honor the late Richard "Dick" Jones who was a 50-year member.
Spencer introduced former Club President Margeret Hughes who explained the project to Council in more depth and explained that Gridley Rotary will begin fundraising efforts to purchase the clock. Rotary requested the City waive the fees for Gridley Electric's labor and materials to install.
Spencer also informed Council that the ongoing maintenance will be the responsibility of the Gridley Rotary Club.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Calderon
Second: Sanchez
Action: approve waiving labor and material costs for installation of Rotary Club Clock by Gridley Electric.
Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Johnson
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
6. State Route 99 Waterline Relocation Project —Plans and Specifications and Awarding Project 24-01—State Route 99 Waterline Relocation Project City Engineer Dave Harden requested acceptance of the plans and specifications for the State Route Waterline Relocation Project and award the contract to R & R Horn who was the lowest responsible bidder. Bennett also requested Council allow fora 10% contingency for any unanticipated changes and contract orders. Harden explained that City staff will continue to work hand in hand with Caltrans and R & R Horn to ensure the project is being completed to City standards. Caltrans has requested the City be completed with the waterline relocation by March 1, 2024.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: approve Resolution No. 2024-R-035: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley accepting plans and specifications and awarding project 24-01—State Routh 99 Waterline Relocation Project
Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Johnson
Abstain: None
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7. RSG Amendment of Contract
Finance Director, MartinPineda,requested approval of the RSG Contract Amendment that will expand their scope of work allowing RSG to assist with compensation agreements for the sale of industrial park lots.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: approve the RSG contract amendment
Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Johnson
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
8. Request to Award of Contract for Construction Inspections City Administrator Arteaga requested to award contract to the following four firms: 4Leaf, UNICO, Gannet &Flemming, and Ghirardelli for on call construction inspections to assist the City with large private and capital improvement projects. Administrator Arteaga explained that the fiscal impact will be reflected in upcoming budget reviews, as each firm will work on a task-order bases.
Steve Stapley of Sn5 Construction spoke to Council to give his approval of the item and specifically to 4Leaf and Gannet &Fleming. Stapley then expressed his frustrations with the City's plan review process.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: to approve the contracts with 4Leaf, UNICO, Gannet &Flemming, and Ghirardelli for on call construction inspections
Ayes: Sanchez, Calderon, Roberts, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Jo nson
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmember Roberts reported on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Councilmember Sanchez stated that she attended the monthly NCPA meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga informed Council that she attended the Oroville-Thermalito Dams Functional Exercise meeting. Arteaga reported she has been meeting with NCPA representatives to ensure reporting is being done.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Procurement Policy 9/16/2024
Travel Policy 9/16/2024
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 9/16/2024
Sports Complex 9/16/2024
CLOSED SESSION -None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting of September 16, 2024.
Elisa~ aga, City Clerk
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