Gridley City Council - Special City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 6, 2026; 5:30 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 oroductive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are quided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives."
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Roberts, Calderon, Johnson, Farr
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: Sanchez
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director:
Jason Dyer, Fire Chief
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community participation forum was opened, and seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Cal Fire - Fire Agreement Presentation (Informational) Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive information, no action is necessary
Fire Chief Jason Dyer opened the agenda item and presented a PowerPoint outlining the role of CAL FIRE Engine 74 and the services provided to the City of Gridley under its contract. Chief Dyer provided a detailed overview of operations, distinguishing between services funded by the City and those funded by Butte County. He also highlighted the City's benefit from shared services and GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 4-6-2026 Page 1 of 2 mutual aid support from the County and neighboring jurisdictions, particularly during fire response calls.
Chief Dyer noted that, as part of the upcoming agreement, he recommends the City consider funding an additional position to transition from the current two-person engine staffing model to CAL FIRE's traditional three-person staffing model. He explained that this change would result in an approximate $120,000 increase in the contract compared to the previous fiscal year.
Councilmember Sanchez inquired about the Volunteer Program, to which Chief Dyer responded that it is administered through Butte County. She also asked questions regarding unfunded liability.
Chief Dyer clarified that the City's financial obligation is limited to the contract amount, which is paid upfront, and that the City does not assume additional liability related to disability or long-term retirement benefits.
This item was informational only, no roll call was necessary.
CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting of April 6th, 2026, scheduled at 6:00 pm.
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Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
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