Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025; 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
Present: Johnson, Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: ElisaArteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Anthony Galyean, City Attorney
MartinPineda,Finance Director
Chip Fowler, Fíre Chief
Ross Pippitt, Utility Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Ruth Moreno, Recording Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened, and seeing no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of regular meeting minutes for the February 3, 2025 Recommended Action(sJ:
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 1 of 6 a. Approve Council meeting minutes: February 3, 2025
2. RSG's contract renewal for FY 2025-2026
City Council to consider the contract renewal for FY 2025/2026 for consulting services with RSG, Inc. for the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Gridley
Recommended Action(sJ:
a. Approve the contract renewal for RSG, Inc and authorize the City Administrator to sign the contract
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Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: to approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Parkland Estates — Establishing a Maintenance Assessment District City Council to consider the approval of Resolution No. 2025-R-005 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Establishing a Maintenance Assessment District for the Maintenance of Various Improvements, said Maintenance District being Designated as the City of Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 7
Recommended Action(sJ:
a. Introduction of Public Hearing (by Mayor)
Mayor Farr called the public hearing to order and provided a brief introduction regarding the purpose of Resolution No. 2025-R-005. The resolution establishes the Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 to fund ongoing maintenance of various improvements within the Parkland Estates development.
b. Presentation by Staff
City Administrator provided an overview of the assessment district, tentatively approved at the Feb 6th, 2025 regular Council meeting, outlining the improvements covered, assessment methodology, GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 2 of 6 and anticipated costs. Administrator Arteaga explained that the district would ensure the ongoing maintenance of landscaping, street lighting, and other public infrastructure within Parkland Estates. c. Council Questions to Staff
No questions from Council for the record.
d. Open Public Hearing
Matt Norbe, 810 Oregon St., inquired about the purpose of creating maintenance assessment districts and how revenue is generated for older areas that do not have such districts.
Administrator Arteaga explained that maintenance assessment districts (MADs) are established to fund necessary maintenance within designated areas. For areas not covered by a MAD, maintenance is funded through the appropriate municipal resources. e. Close Public Hearing
With no other public comments noted for the record, Mayor Farr closed the public hearing. f. Council Discussion
No further Council discussion for the record.
g. Council Action: Approve Resolution 2025-R-004 approving the declaration of intent for form a maintenance assessment district for Parkland Estates
ROTI CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: to approve Resolution 2025-R-005 approving the creation of Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 -Parkland Estates.
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4. FY24/25 Mid Year Budget Review
Council to consider the approval of Resolution 2025-R-006: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Authorizing the Modification of the 2024/2025 Budget by Appropriating Supplemental Funds
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 3 of 6 Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve and adopt Resolution 2025-R-006 authorizing the budget modifications and authorize the Finance Director to implement the necessary budgetary modifications; or
b. Provide direction to staff if additional clarifications or modifications are needed Finance Director MartinPinedapresented the staff report, providing an overview of the City's current budget status and outlining necessary modifications. He reviewed the revision summary, which detailed changes by department.
Pinedaexplained that the significant mid-year budget increase was primarily due to the required Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) payment. Excluding the UAL payment, the overall budget would see a reduction of approximately $200,000. He requested approval of Resolution 2025-R-006, which would authorize the FY 2024/25 budget modifications by appropriating supplemental funds.
Councilmember Calderon inquired about the listed election administration costs. Pinedaclarified that these costs stemmed from the City receiving the invoice for the consolidation election with Butte County.
Councilmember Sanchez asked about the recreation department's administration budget. Pineda explained that the adjustment was due to a reallocation of funds within the same department.
ROTICALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Johnson
Action: to approve Resolution 2025-R-006
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at the Butte County Behavioral Health meeting and reported that he meet with multiple agencies for support of the upcoming "Healthy Alternative to Fentanyl and Other Drugs" event.
Councilmember Roberts attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Vice Mayor Johnson attended the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and Butte County Mosquito Vector Control meeting.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 4 of 6
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga provided an update on her recent attendance at the quarterly City of Gridley and Butte County Building and Planning Meeting and the Butte County Safety Action Plan Meeting. She also reported on her ongoing internal staff meetings, which focus on addressing material and safety needs within the organization. Additionally, she informed the Councíl of upcoming meetings related to Memorandum of Understanding negotiations.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Chip Fowler provided an update on the Fire Department's recent activities, including the deployment of the water rescue squad during the recent flooding. He also discussed the department's involvement ín developing an emergency response virtual tool to enhance coordination and response efforts. Additionally, Chíef Fowler informed the Council that he will be presenting a Community Wildfire Protection Plan in the near future.
Utility Director Ross Pippitt reported that the new water main is expected to be fully connected by tonight and into the early morning. Once the new system is operational, crews will begin the process of disconnecting the old main.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL. ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Travel Policy 3/17/2025
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 3/17/2025
Capital Improvement Strategic Plan Study Session 3/17/2025
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced closed session under government code at 6:34 pm.
5. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54957.8 —CASE REVIEW &PLANNING (3 Cases):
a. 110 Virginia Street;
Reportable Action : No reportable action
b. 390 Virginia Street;
Reportable Action: No reportable action
c. Alvarez vs. City of Gridley (Butte County Superior Court Case No.24SC03712) Reportable action: Claim has been negotiated and closed.
6. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Anticipated Litigation (Claim of Jesse Meza vs. City of Gridley) GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 7-18-25 Page 5 of 6 Reportable Action: Motion by Roberts, Seconded by Johnson to reject the claim of Jesse Meza vs. City of Gridley. By unanimous vote the motion passed. (5-0)
7. Closed session discussion with City Administrator as Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 concerning upcoming negotiations with represented groups IBEW, GPOA and MMUR
Council changed order of Item 7 to last item. Council member Roberts and Mayor Farr excused themselves from the meeting at 7:37 pm. Vice Mayor Johnson moved forward to chair the remainder of closed session meeting to address item #7.
Reportable Action : No reportable Action
8. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Existing Litigation — (Scott McMillan vs. City of Gridley —Butte County Case No. 21CV00451); Reportable Action: No reportable Action
9. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Existing Litigation —(In Re Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation — United States District Court, of South Carolina, Charleston Division —Case No. MDL 2:18-mn2873-RMG and 2:23-CV-03147-RMG) Reportable Action: Motion by Roberts, Seconded by Johnson to participate. By unanimous vote, the motion passes 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:03 pm, with no further items left to discuss, Vice Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting scheduled for March 3rd, 2025.
ElisaArteaga, City Clerk
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 6 of 6 Gridley City Council —Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025; 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
Present: Johnson, Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: ElisaArteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Anthony Galyean, City Attorney
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Chip Fowler, Fire Chief
Ross Pippitt, Utility Director
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Ruth Moreno, Recording Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION —None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES -None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened, and seeing no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of regular meeting minutes for the February 3, 2025 Recommended Action(s):
GRIDI.EY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 1 of 6 a. Approve Council meeting minutes: February 3, 2025
2. RSG's contract renewal for FY 2025-2026
City Council to consider the contract renewal for FY 2025/2026 for consulting services with RSG, Inc. for the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Gridley
Recommended Action(sJ:
a. Approve the contract renewal for RSG, Inc and authorize the City Administrator to sign the contract
ROLL.CALI
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: to approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Parkland Estates — Establishing a Maintenance Assessment District City Council to consider the approval of Resolutíon No. 2025-R-005 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Establishing a Maintenance Assessment District for the Maintenance of Various Improvements, said Maintenance District being Designated as the City of Gridley Maintenance Assessment District No. 7
Recommended Action(sJ:
a. Introduction of Public Hearing (by Mayor)
Mayor Farr called the public hearing to order and provided a brief introduction regarding the purpose of Resolution No. 2025-R-005. The resolution establishes the Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 to fund ongoing maintenance of various improvements within the Parkland Estates development.
b. Presentation by Staff
City Administrator provided an overview of the assessment district, tentatively approved at the Feb 6t", 2025 regular Council meeting, outlining the improvements covered, assessment methodology, and anticipated costs. Administrator Arteaga explained that the district would ensure the ongoing maintenance of landscaping, street lighting, and other public infrastructure within Parkland Estates.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 2 of 6 c. Council Questions to Staff
No questions from Council for the record.
d. Open Public Hearing
Matt Norbe, 810 Oregon St., inquired about the purpose of creating maintenance assessment districts and how revenue is generated for older areas that do not have such districts.
Admïnistrator Arteaga explained that maintenance assessment districts (MADs) are established to fund necessary maintenance within designated areas. For areas not covered by a MAD, maintenance is funded through the appropriate municipal resources. e. Close Public Hearing
With no other public comments noted for the record, Mayor Farr closed the public hearing. f. Council Discussion
No further Council discussion for the record.
g. Council Action: Approve Resolution 2025-R-004 approving the declaration of intent for form a maintenance assessment district for Parkland Estates
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: to approve Resolution 2025-R-005 approving the creation of Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 -Parkland Estates.
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4. FY24/25 Mid Year Budget Review
Council to consider the approval of Resolution 2025-R-006: A Resolution of the City of Gridley Authorizing the Modification of the 2024/2025 Budget by Appropriating Supplemental Funds
Recommended Action(s):
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 3 of 6 a. Approve and adopt Resolution 2025-R-006 authorizing the budget modifications and authorize the Fínance Director to implement the necessary budgetary modifications; or
b. Provide direction to staff if additional clarifications or modifications are needed Finance Director MartinPinedapresented the staff report, providing an overview of the City's current budget status and outlining necessary modifications. He reviewed the revision summary, which detailed changes by department.
Pinedaexplained that the significant mid-year budget increase was primarily due to the required Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) payment. Excluding the UAL payment, the overall budget would see a reduction of approximately $200,000. He requested approval of Resolution 2025-R-006, which would authorize the FY 2024/25 budget modifications by appropriating supplemental funds.
Councilmember Calderon inquired about the listed election administration costs. Pinedaclarified that these costs stemmed from the City receiving the invoice for the consolidation election with Butte County.
Councilmember Sanchez asked about the recreation department's administration budget. Pineda explained that the adjustment was due to a reallocation of funds within the same department.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Johnson
Action: to approve Resolution 2025-R-006
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Sanchez, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at the Butte County Behavioral Health meeting and reported that he meet with multiple agencies for support of the upcoming "Healthy Alternative to Fentanyl and Other Drugs" event.
Councilmember Roberts attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Vice Mayor Johnson attended the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and Butte County Mosquito Vector Control meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Page 4 of 6 City Administrator Arteaga provided an update on her recent attendance at the quarterly City of Gridley and Butte County Building and Planning Meeting and the Butte County Safety Action Plan Meeting. She also reported on her ongoing internal staff meetings, which focus on addressing material and safety needs within the organization. Additionally, she ïnformed the Council of upcoming meetings related to Memorandum of Understanding negotiations.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Chip Fowler provided an update on the Fíre Department's recent activities, including the deployment of the water rescue squad during the recent flooding. He also discussed the department's involvement in developing an emergency response virtual tool to enhance coordination and response efforts. Additionally, Chief Fowler informed the Council that he will be presenting a Community Wildfire Protection Plan in the near future.
Utility Director Ross Pippitt reported that the new water main is expected to be fully connected by tonight and into the early morning. Once the new system is operational, crews will begin the process of disconnecting the old main.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Travel Policy 3/17/2025
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 3/17/2025
Capital Improvement Strategic Plan Study Session 3/17/2025
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced closed session under government code at 6:34 pm.
5. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54957.8 —CASE REVIEW &PLANNING (3 Cases):
a. 110 Virginia Street;
Reportable Action : No reportable action
b. 390 Virginia Street;
Reportable Action: No reportable action
Alvarez vs. City of Gridley (Butte County Superior Court Case No.24SC03712) Reportable action: Claim has been negotiated and closed.
6. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Anticipated Litigation (Claim of Jesse Meza vs. City of Gridley) Reportable Action: Motion by Roberts, Seconded by Johnson to reject the claim of Jesse Meza vs. City of Gridley. By unanimous vote the motion passed. (5-0) GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 2-18-25 Poge 5 of 6
7. Closed session discussion with City Administrator as Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 concerning upcoming negotiations with represented groups IBEW, GPOA and MMUR
Council changed order of Item 7 to last item. Council member Roberts and Mayor Farr excused themselves from the meeting at 7:37 pm. Vice Mayor Johnson moved forward to chair the remainder of closed session meeting to address item #7.
Reportable Action : No reportable Action
8. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Existing Litigation — (Scott McMillan vs. City of Gridley —Butte County Case No. 21CV00451); Reportable Action: No reportable Action
9. Closed session discussion with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 — Existing Litigation —(In Re Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation — United States District Court, of South Carolina, Charleston Division —Case No. MDL 2:18-mn2873-RMG and 2:23-CV-03147-RMG) Reportable Action: Motion by Roberts, Seconded by Johnson to participate. By unanimous vote, the motion passes 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:03 pm, with no further items left to discuss, Vice Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting scheduled for March 3rd, 2025.
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ElisaArteaga, ity Clerk
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