Gridley City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026; 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: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Ryan Carlson, Electric Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION - None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Vern Hartman addressed Council in regarding to the upcoming Free Kids Fishing Derby. •
CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Council Meeting Minutes
City Council to review and approve City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated March 23'd, 2026 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 4-3-26 Page 1 of 6
2. Electrical Surcharge Audit
Review and accept the Electrical Surcharge Audit completed by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve CDTFA Electrical Surcharge Audit
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Johnson
Action: Approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION -
3. Planning Commission Vacancies
Council to review Planning Commission letters of interest and consider appointment to the three vacant seats
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive and file the four (4) letters of interest submitted for the three (3) Planning Commission vacancies.
b. Consider and make appointments to fill the three vacant Planning Commission seats.
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga presented the item and explained that four letters of interest were received for the two Planning Commission vacancies; however, only two applicants reside within city limits. She noted that, pursuant to the City's Municipal Code, only those two applicants are eligible for consideration at this time.
Vice Mayor Johnson expressed interest in having City staff explore potential amendments to the Municipal Code to expand eligibility. Specifically, he suggested allowing up to two commissioners to reside within one-half mile of the city limits, while maintaining a requirement that at least three commissioners reside within the City. He noted that this change could help broaden the pool of qualified applicants.
Maria Espino, Planning Commission Chair, addressed the Council in support of allowing additional members from outside city limits. She also encouraged the Council to actively recruit and engage City residents who may be interested in serving on the Planning Commission.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 4-3-26 Page 2 of 6 Jose Santana, a qualified applicant who submitted a letter of interest, introduced himself to the Council.
The other qualified applicant, Ciara Fisher, was not in attendance.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: appoint Jose Santana as Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Roberts, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Sanchez, Calderon
Motion passed, 3-2-0
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Johnson
Action: Appoint Ciara Fisher as Planning Commissioner
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
4. FY 2024-2025 Single Audit Report
Council to review and accept the FY 2024-2025 Single Audit Report Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve FY 2024-2025 Single Audit Report
Finance Director Martin Pineda presented the Single Audit Report and was pleased to report that three of the four recurring findings have been resolved. He noted that a corrective action plan is in place to address the remaining finding.
Director Pineda also commended the Finance Department for their efforts and specifically recognized Miguel Chavez, Business Services Supervisor, and Jacob Tanabe, Accountant, for their hard work and contributions to the audit process.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: Approve FY 24/25 Single Audit Report
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 4-3-26 Page 3 of 6 Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
5. Dia Del Nino Donation Request
Council to consider the donation request from Wilson Elementary in support of Dia Del Nino Recommended Action(s):
Receive and file this report confirming:
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-010: a Resolution of the City of Gridley authorizing a donation in the amount of $300 in support of Dia Del Nino Celebration City Administrator presented the item and explained that the Gridley Unified School District requested a $300 donation to purchase a bicycle to be awarded as a prize during the Día del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration.
Councilmember Calderon expressed concern that the event primarily serves elementary school- aged children and noted that it would be preferable for such efforts to be inclusive of students across all grade levels.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: Approve Reso 2026-R-010: a Resolution of the City of Gridley authorizing a donation in the amount of $300 in support of Dia Del Nino Celebration
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
6. City Hall Postage Machine
City Council to review 60-month lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for replacement of the City's postage machine
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve 60 month lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for the City's postage machine
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 4-3-26 Page 4 of 6 b. Authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents City Administrator Elisa Arteaga presented the item and explained that while Pitney Bowes was not the lowest-cost proposal, their pricing includes both materials and labor, whereas the lowest bid did not include those components.
Councilmember Sanchez inquired whether the contract includes provisions for Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments. Administrator Arteaga clarified that there will be no CPI adjustments, as such provisions were not included in the contract.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: Approve 60-month lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for replacement of the City's postage machine and authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the BCAG, LAFCo and Butte County Air Quality Management meetings.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS -
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga reported on various meetings, including internal meetings with City staff; coordination with the sister city, Comala; meetings with the Museum Board and NCPA; a site visit to 860 Cedar Street to assess potential interest in purchase; and meetings related to the CDBG grant for the Laurel Street extension.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Chief Farr reported on the Police Department Quarterly Report.
Electric Director Ryan Carlson reported on recent work and ongoing projects within the Electric Department.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox reported on recent activities for the Public Works Department.
Fire Chief Jason Dyer presented the monthly report for the Gridley Fire Department.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 4-3-26 Page 5 of6 POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 4/20/2026
Randolph Lot Use Agreement - GUSD 4/20/2026
Steffen Estates Maintenance Assessment District Draft 4/20/2026 Expenditure Reports 4/20/2026
CLOSED SESSION -
Conference with Labor Negotiator Landon Little (Cal. Gov. Code Section 54957.6) - City Administrator)
8. Conference with Labor Negotiator Elisa Arteaga (Cal. Gov. Code Section 54957.6) - Electrical Director and Public Works Director
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on April 20th, 2026.
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk
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