CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Staff Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION-None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Police Chief Todd Farr introduced the newly promoted Police Lieutenant, Jason Garringer.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes Review
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 1 of 6
Present:
Absent:
Arriving after roll call:
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga introduced Pamela Roberts, Administrative Secretary and Amanda Kaelin, Recreation Coordinator to Council.
"Our purpose is to continuously enhance our community's vitality and overall quality oflife. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services andforming productive partnerships with ourresidents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives." Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Ross Pippitt, Utility Director
Chip Fowler, Fire Chief
Farr, Johnson, Roberts, Sanchez, Calderon
None
None
Brenda Narayan, PG&E Government Affairs Representative, spoke to Council to introduce herself as the City's primary contact for local emergencies.
Gridley City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday October 7, 2024; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 City Council Meeting Minutes Dated September 16th, 2024 Recommended Action(s):
2. City Contribution
Review Requested GIBT Donation
Recommended Action(s):
Motion passed, 4-0-1
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. City Abatement of Property
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive report from City Attorney
The information was received by the City Council.
4. Investment Agreement
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 2 of 6 Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Johnson
City Attorney Tony Galyean provided Council with a verbal update on the two health and safety code receiverships. Galyean explained that 390 Virginia St has been very responsive and working promptly to remedy the violations while 110 Virginia St has not responded on the matter. The lawsuit for 110 Virginia St was filed on October 4, 2024, and a receivership attorney will be appointed once the filing is returned to the City. City Attorney Galyean will report back to Council once more information becomes available.
Verbal Update by City Attorney on Progress of Health and Safety Code Receiverships concerning 110 Virginia Street and 390 Virginia Street
b. Approve the request from the G.I.B.T. for financial support for the 2024 tournament in the amount of $1,500
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: to approve consent agenda as presented.
a. Approve the September 16th, 2024 regular Council meeting minutes Recommended Action(s):
a.
5. Purchase Agreement
Purchase of Recreation Software for City Recreation Events Recommended Action(s):
a.
b. Approve Resolution 2024-R-038: Authorizing the supplemental appropriation GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 3 of 6 Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
Authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Meeder Investment Group
Authorize City Administrator to sign the contract to enter into an agreement with Meeder Investment Group with the cost being .10% of the amount Meeder would be investing on behalf of the City
Authorize City Administrator to sign a contract with ACTIVENet Recreation Management Software in the amount of $10,455
ROLL CALL
Motion: Calderon
Second: Roberts
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second:Sanchez
Action: to approve the investment agreement with Meeder Group and receive monthly progress reports on the investments.
Finance Director Martin Pineda presented the ACTIVENet software to Council and explained in his time as Interim Recreation Coordinator, he identified many areas of concern in the current recreation registrations/management. He stated the outdated process is prone to human error and as the City is expected to grow, implementing the ACTIVENet software will be vital to address and improve both internal processes and customer satisfaction. b. Authorize the City Administrator and Finance Director to make investment allocations/updates to the City of Gridley's Investment Portfolio Finance Director Martin Pineda requested approval to enter into the agreement allowing Meeder Group to make investments on behalf of the City while working closely with Gridley's Finance Director and City Administrator. City Administrator Arteaga informed Council that the decision on the amounts invested will remain the decision of City staff.
6. Ordinance Review
Recommended Action(s):
a. Review of City's current Military Equipment Use Ordinance 838-2022 c.
7. Memorandum of Understanding
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 4 of 6 Action: to approve Resolution 2024-R-038 approving the supplemental appropriation for the purchase of the ACTIVENet software; approve the City Administrator to execute the contract Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
Review of MOU with Butte County for the use of VEOCI, an emergency operations center command and control software to be used for disaster events and other large scale public Annual Review of City Ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2023 and Inventory for 2024 Determine whether to continue with the adopted Ordinance and Policy, or act to modify the Policy or repeal the Ordinance
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second:Sanchez
Action: determine the Department's use of the equipment complied with our internal policy and continue with the adopted ordinance and policy.
Police Chief Todd Farr presented the staff report to review City Ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2023 and Inventory for 2024 and determine whether the Department's use of the defined military equipment in the past year complied with the Policy, and whether to continue the Ordinance and Policy.
b. Review Gridley Police Department's Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2023 and Inventory for 2024 to determine whether the Department's use of the defined military equipment in the past year complied with the Policy,
Recommended Action(s):
a.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga reported on her attendance at the Annual NCPA Conference.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTSA. Police Department from Police Chief, Todd Farr GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 5 of 6 Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga requested the approval of the MOU between the City of Gridley and Butte County for the cost-sharing of VEOCI software contract allowing the City to utilize the software platform designed to assist in managing-large scale events and local disasters and provide necessary documentation for possible FEMA reimbursement.
Councilmember Calderon gave an in-depth recap of his trip to City of Gridley's sister city, Comala, Colima, MX.
Mayor Farr added to Councilmember Calderon's report to speak highly of the representatives of Comala.
Police Chief Farr briefly spoke on the quarterly Police Department report provided in the agenda packet.
Fire Chief Chip Fowler addressed the Council to present his recap of the Comala, Colima, MX trip he recently took with Councilmember Calderon. He also gave Council a brief update on the recent nearby wildfires.
events for coordination and document creation and retention, effect from date of execution through August 31, 2027.
Authorize City Administrator to enter into the memorandum of understanding with Butte County for VEOCI Software in the amount of $729.19 for year one, $803.93 for year two and $765.65 for year three
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: to approve City Administrator enter the MOU with Butte County for VEOCI software.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
CLOSED SESSION
Council went into closed session at 7:27 pm.
8. No reportable action.
No reportable action.
Council came out of closed session at 8:28 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-7-24 Page 6 of 6 Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
10. Closed Session discussion with City Administrator pursuant to Government Code 54957 Regarding Public Employment positions of Utility Director and Deputy City Clerk Closed Session Discussion with Legal Counsel and Staff Pursuant to Government Code 54956.95 Regarding Liability Claim Against the City of Gridley by Araceli Anguiano With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024.
9. Closed session Item with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION - "ScottMcMillan, et al. vs. City of Gridley, Butte County Superior Court Case No. 21CV000451
Procurement Policy
Travel Policy
Energy Efficiency Contract Review
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lisa Arteaga, City Adipinistrator
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ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: Reject claim: 1432 Oak Street: Araceli Anguiano