GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 9-15-25 Page 1 of 2 “Our purpose isto 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.” The Public is encouraged to attend and participate in person. Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 4 pm on September 12th, 2025, via email to [email protected] or via the payment/document drop box at Gridley City Hall and will be conveyed to the Council for consideration.
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CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Farr
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Calderon
PROCLAMATION – Retirement Proclamation Honoring Mark Orme, Butte Water District INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM - Members of the public may address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council may not discuss nor take action on any community participation item brought forward by a member of the community. Comments are requested to be limited to three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Expenditure Reports
City Council to review and approve the attached expenditure reports Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve July and August 2025 expenditure reports
2. Supplemental Appropriation Resolution
City Council to formally approve the supplemental appropriation resolution for the fire hydrant relocation that was approved at the August 18th regular Council meeting Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 15, 2025; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 9-15-25 Page 2 of 2 Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2025-R-024: a Resolution of the City of Gridley City Council authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the relocation of fire hydrants along Highway 99
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION - None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and City Council members, if any.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - Brief updates and reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the City Administrator, if any.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS – Brief updates and reports on City services as it pertains to each department, if any.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Sidewalk Ordinance Study Session 10/6/2025
Travel Policy 10/6/2025
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 10/6/2025
Tree Ordinance Study Session 10/6/2025
Randolph Lot Use Agreement – GUSD 10/6/2025
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
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on October 6th, 2025 NOTE 1: POSTING OF AGENDA- This agenda was posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall at or before 6:00 p.m., September 12th, 2025. This agenda along with all attachments is available for public viewing online at www.gridley.ca.us and at the Administration Counter in City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA.
NOTE 2: REGARDING UNSCHEDULED MATTERS – In accordance with state law, it shall be the policy of this Council that no action shall be taken on any item presented during the public forum or on unscheduled matters unless the Council, by majority vote, determines that an emergency situation exists, or, unless the Council by a two-thirds vote finds that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
RETIREMENT PROCLAMATION
HONORING MARK ORME
WHEREAS, Mark Orme has devoted nearly four decades of dedicated service to the water industry, with over 30 years of exemplary leadership as the General Manager of Butte Water District; and
WHEREAS, Mark began his career at Butte Water District on June 9, 1986, as a general laborer, eventually advancing to the position of Foreman before being appointed as General Manager in April of 1995; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as General Manager, Mark has led Butte Water District with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to serving the community’s water needs, ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the District; and WHEREAS, prior to his time at Butte Water District, Mark also worked for the BiggsWest Gridley Water District, gaining valuable experience that contributed to his success in his long tenure at Butte Water District; and
WHEREAS, Mark has been a lifelong resident of the Gridley area, and his leadership and contributions have greatly impacted the community, making him a valued member of both the Butte Water District and the Gridley community; and
WHEREAS, Mark will be retiring on September 30, 2025, after a distinguished career, and the City of Gridley wishes to acknowledge and celebrate his exemplary service to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gridley does hereby extend its heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to Mark Orme for his outstanding service and dedication to the Butte Water District, the water industry, and the community of Gridley. We recognize and celebrate his exceptional career and wish him a well-deserved, happy, and fulfilling retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gridley this 15th day of September, 2025.
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Michael W. Farr, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
2025-R-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE RECLOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS ALONG HIGHWAY 99
WHEREAS, the City Council of Gridley approved to relocation of fire hydrants along Highway 99 at its regular Council meeting of August 18, 2025 and; WHEREAS, Caltrans’ construction for the Highway 99 SHOPP Project is currently underway, and the relocation of the fire hydrants is necessary for the beautification; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gridley hereby approves the supplemental appropriation from Water Fund account 630-4630-54000 in the amount not to exceed $32,232.00.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 15th of September, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS _______________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS _______________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS _______________________________________ ATTEST: APPROVE:
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael W. Farr, Mayor