Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday September 16, 2024; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 "Dur 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
Present: Farr, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez
Absent: Calderon
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: ElisaArteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
MartinPineda,Finance Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Police Chief, Todd Farr, introduced the two new police officers: Tavinder Singh and Abigail Chufar.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The public forum was open, and seeing no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Special Meeting Minutes Dated August 5th, August 12th, August 23rd, and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Dated September 3rd, 2024
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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Noes: None
Absent: Calderon
Abstain: Johnson
Motion passed, 3-0-1
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. City of Gridley Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant Sports Complex Phase 1 Project — Accepting Plans and Specifications for Project 24-02
(Plans maybe accessed through the link: X7100% PSE Council Presentation) City Engineer, Dave Harden, presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the details of the Sports Complex Phase 1. Harden explained the grant extension has given the city until June of 2028 to execute all requirements of the grant. With the extension, the City will hold off on some big ticket items while City staff explores additional funding opportunities, one item being the permanent bathroom/concession stands. Temporary bathroom facilities will be provided for the public.
Vice Mayor Johnson expressed he would like City staff to explore the possibility of planning a bike path connecting the Sports Complex to the neighborhoods to the north. City Administrator Arteaga stated staff could investigate funding sources from BCAG and CDBG.
Harden explained that public contracting code requires the plans and specifications for a public project be adopted by the governing body before the project can go out for bid.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Johnson
Action: to approve Resolution 2024-R-037 accepting phase 1 plans, work details and specifícations for the Sports Complex project.
Ayes: Sanchez, Roberts, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Calderon
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
Johnson reported on his attendance at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 9-16-24 Page 2 of 3 City Administrator Arteaga reported on her attendance at the NCPA Facilities meeting and also reported on a meeting with PG&E representatives.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Procurement Policy 10/7/2024
Travel Policy 10/7/2024
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 10/7/2024
CLOSED SESSION
3. Closed Session Discussion Public Employment: City Planner -Cal. Gov. Code Section 54597
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second:Johnson
Action: authorize City Administrator to negotiate a conditional offer for Planning Services.
Ayes: Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez, Farr
Noes: None
Absent: Calderon
Abstaïn: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on October 7th, 2024.
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