Gridley City Council - Special City Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, August 28, 2025; 2:30 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 2:23 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Johnson, Roberts, Farr, Sanchez, Calderon
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The forum was opened, and seeing no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Authorize Submittal of Federal Transit Administration Grant Applications Under 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 53, Title 23 Including Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
City Council to consider the approval of the referenced resolution that will allow City Administrator to submit applications for federal transportation assistance through the Federal Transit Administration
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2025-R-022: a Resolution authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration for federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53; title 23, United States Code, or other federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Special Meeting of 8-28-2025 Page 1 of 3 Finance Director Martin Pineda presented the staff report and requested approval of Resolution 2025-R-022, authorizing City staff to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration. Approval of the resolution would make the City eligible for a grant to support the . ' purchase of two new ADA-accessible transit vans for the Feather Flyer.
City Council expressed concerns regarding the current low ridership of the Feather Flyer but acknowledged the importance of maintaining the service as an asset, providing residents with access to low-cost transportation within the City.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: approve Resolution 2025-R-022
Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Johnson, Sanchez, Calderon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
2. Authorization to Submit Applications for CalRecycle Grant Programs City Council to consider the approval of the referenced resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications and related actions for CalRecycle grant programs Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2025-R-023: a Resolution of the City of Gridley Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications and Related Actions for CalRecycle Grant Programs
Finance Director Martin Pineda requested approval of Resolution 2025-R-023 in order to apply for a grant through CalRecycle that could help install new recycling or waste bins within the City of Gridley.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Sanchez
Action: approve Resolution 2025-R-023
Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Johnson, Sanchez, Calderon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
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CLOSED SESSION
3. Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiator, Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator, for discussion of progress of collective bargaining discussions with City Employee represented classes - IBEW, MMU, and GPOA
Council went into closed session at 3:05 pm and came out at 3:59 pm with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other items left to discuss, Council adjourned to the next regular meeting of September 2nd, 2025
Approve: lin Astea
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk
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