Gridley City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 15, 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 artnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and ar 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, Farr, Calderon, Sanchez
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Tony Galyean, City Attorney
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Patricia Taverner, Assistant Finance Director
Chip Fowler, Fire Chief
Chris Smith, Principal Planner
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Farr read the Retirement Proclamation Honoring Mark Orme, Butte Water District.
With Mark Orme unable to attend in person, Donnie Stinnett with Butte Water District, along with Mark Orme's son, Drew Orme, accepted the Proclamation on his behalf. They both also thanked Council for the inclusion of the proclamation.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened, and seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
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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 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
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: to approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson, Calderon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION - None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported on his attendance at the Butte County Continuum of Care meeting.
Vice Mayor Johnson provided updates on his attendance at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting, as well as the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting.
Councilmember Sanchez noted that she has been receiving calls from residents regarding the Highway 99 construction project.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga reported on her recent meetings with staff and representatives from our Sister City, Comala, as well as her attendance at the BCAG annual coordination meeting. She also provided an update on ongoing meetings with California Consulting, commending Finance Director Martin Pineda for leading these efforts and diligently working to secure additional funding for the City.
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DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Police Chief Todd Farr provided an update on the Police Department's statistics for August and noted that the new contract to provide services to the City of Biggs is progressing well.
Fire Chief Chip Fowler reported on the Fire Department's activities for August.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox stated that the Steffen Estates development is making significant progress and that the Feather River borings have been completed.
Principal Planner Christopher Smith briefly updated the Council on current developments and the progress of the Housing Element with HCD.
Recreation Coordinator Amanda Kaelin reported that soccer programs have begun and provided updates on program activities. She also highlighted the successful partnership with the Moose Lodge, which has contributed substantial food donations to the Recreation Department's food pantry for residents.
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
Present: Roberts, Johnson, Calderon, Sanchez
Absent: Farr
Staff: Arteaga, Attorney L. Little
City Council went into closed session at 6:30 and came out at 7:05 pm with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on October 6th, 2025
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk
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