GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 5-4-26 Page 1 of 3 “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 May 4th, 2026, 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 – Vice Mayor Johnson
PROCLAMATION – None
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. Council Meeting Minutes
City Council to review and approve City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated March 16th , 2026
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
2. Butte County Behavioral Health Facility (Councilmember Sanchez) Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 4th, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 5-4-26 Page 2 of 3 Councilmember Sanchez requested an informational update from City staff regarding the new Butte Co. Behavioral Health Facility
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive staff update
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. Planning Commission Vacancy
Council to review Planning Commission letter of interest and consider appointment to the vacant seat
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive and file the letter of interest submitted for the one Planning Commission vacancy
b. Consider and make appointments to fill the vacant Planning Commission seat 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):
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 5/18/2026
Randolph Lot Use Agreement - GUSD 5/18/2026
Expenditure Reports 5/18/2026
Electric Budget Study Session 5/18/2026
Public Works Budget Study Session 5/14/2026
Police Department Budget Study Session 5/14/2026
Recreation Department Budget Study Session 5/14/2026
CLOSED SESSION
4. LIABILITY CLAIMS Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.95(a): Claimant: Patricia Yarbrough; Agency Claimed Against: City of Gridley
5. LIABILITY CLAIMS Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.95(a): Claimant: Jennifer Weiss; Agency Claimed Against: City of Gridley
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 5-4-26 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on May 18th, 2026 NOTE 1: POSTING OF AGENDA- This agenda was posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall at or before 6:00 p.m., May 1st, 2026. 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.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 1 of 8 “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.”
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
Dave Harden, City Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION – None
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
1. Council Meeting Minutes
City Council to review and approve City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 16, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 2 of 8 a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated February 2nd and March 2nd, 2026
b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated March 10th, 2026
2. Expenditure Reports
Review December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026 Expenditure Reports Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve expenditure reports
3. Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW)
City Council to review and approve the MOU for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1245
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-002: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1245 and the Gridley City Council
4. Appointment of Designated Labor Negotiator
Council is asked to appoint a designated agent for labor negotiations with Public Works Director and Electric Director. For convenience and efficiency, it is recommended that City Administrator Elisa Arteaga serve in this role.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Appoint City Administrator Elisa Arteaga as the City’s designated labor negotiator for negotiations with the Public Works Director and Electric Director
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 –
5. Employment Agreement – City Administrator
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 3 of 8 Council to review and approve Resolution 2026-R-006: a Resolution of Gridley City Council adopting the amendment of City Administrator Employment Agreement Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-006
b. Authorize Mayor to execute on behalf of the Gridley City Council Deputy City Attorney Landon Little presented the item and explained that the tentative agreement was reached through negotiations in which he served as the City’s labor negotiator. He further noted that the completed wage compensation study served as the foundation for both the negotiations and the resulting agreement.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Sanchez
Action: Approve employment agreement with Elisa Arteaga Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr
Noes: Johnson
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-1
6. CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Council to consider Resolution No. 2026-R-007: a Resolution of the Gridley City Council approving the adoption of the CalPERS 457 Plan.
Recommended Action(s):
Receive and file this report confirming:
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-007
b. Authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents Finance Director Martin Pineda requested Council approval to transition the City’s current 457 plan from Mission Square to CalPERS 457. He stated that the change would offer many benefits to both employees and the City and went on to name a few.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Johnson
Action: Approve Resolution 2026-R-007 and authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 4 of 8 Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
7. CEQA Environmental Review Services - Legacy Subdivision Project City Council to review Resolution 2026-R-008: a Resolution authorizing City Administrator to execute the task order with LACO Associates for an amount not to exceed $152,900 for Environmental Review Services for the Legacy Subdivision Project Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-008
b. Authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents Principal Planner Christopher Smith presented the item, requesting that the City award a contract to LACO for completion of the State mandated CEQA environmental review services for the Legacy Subdivision Project. He explained that the City would retain the consultant directly and collect a deposit from the developer, ensuring that all associated costs are treated as pass-through fees and fully covered by the developer. Smith added that this is a common practice among cities, as it allows the City to maintain oversight of the environmental review process and helps reduce the potential for conflicts of interest involving the developer or consultant.
Councilmember Sanchez stated that she would like the consultant to evaluate the surrounding neighborhood streets to ensure they are not adversely impacted or overwhelmed by increased traffic.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: Approve Resolution 2026-R-008 and authorize City Administrator to execute necessary documents
Ayes: Roberts, Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
8. Central Gridley Pedestrian Connectivity and Equal Access Project – CMAQ Funded Design City Council to direct City staff regarding pursuit of potential construction funding opportunities for the Central Gridley Pedestrian Connectivity and Equal Access Project.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 5 of 8 Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide direction to staff regarding pursuit of potential construction funding opportunities
Following the earlier study session held that day, City Engineer Dave Harden resumed discussion of the item at the regular council meeting and formally requested Council direction.
Due to the project’s location near his residence, Councilmember Roberts recused himself from the item.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Johnson
Action: Council directed City staff to assign this project the lowest priority among the listed projects, while continuing to evaluate and returning to Council in six months for reassessment.
Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: Roberts
Motion passed, 4-0
9. Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements
City Council to direct staff regarding development of the Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements Project and coordination with the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) to pursue potential regional funding opportunities Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide direction to staff regarding development of the Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements
Following the earlier study session held that day, City Engineer Dave Harden resumed discussion of the item at the regular council meeting and formally requested Council direction.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: Council directed City staff to continue working on planning efforts for the Cherry St improvements to present to BCAG for possible funding opportunities Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson, Roberts
Noes: None
Absent: None
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 6 of 8 Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
10. Fairview Gap Closure and E. Gridley Road Pedestrian Improvements City Council to direct staff regarding development of the Fairview Gap Closure and E.
Gridley Road Pedestrian Improvements Project and pursuit of potential Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding opportunities
Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide direction to staff regarding development of the Fairview Gap Closure and E. Gridley Rd Pedestrian Improvements Project
Following the earlier study session held that day, City Engineer Dave Harden resumed discussion of the item at the regular council meeting and formally requested Council direction.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: Council directed City staff to continue pursuing CMAQ funding for design and be ready to submit for ATP funding when the notice of funds available is released Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson, Roberts
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
11. Moose Lodge Sidewalk Gap Closures – State Route 99 Pedestrian Improvements City Council to direct staff regarding development pursuing right-of-way acquisition and continued coordination with CalTrans and BCAG to construct a sidewalk gap closure along the west side of State Route 99 near the Moose Lodge Property Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide direction to staff regarding Moose Lodge sidewalk gap closures Following the earlier study session held that day, City Engineer Dave Harden resumed discussion of the item at the regular council meeting and formally requested Council direction.
Due to the project’s proximity to The Moose Lodge, where he serves as administrator, Councilmember Roberts recused himself from the item.
Councilmember Sanchez shared concerns about the ADA parking being moved to the back.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 7 of 8 Pamela Roberts, Moose Lodge Board Member, addressed the Council to confirm that the Moose Lodge is in support of relocating the ADA parking to the rear of the building.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Calderon
Action: Council directed City staff to continue working with the Moose Lodge for right-of-way negotiations in order to proceed with BCAG for funding opportunities for construction Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Recused: Roberts
Motion passed, 4-0
12. Wilson School Area Traffic Safety Improvements
City staff respectfully requests City Council direction regarding evaluation of potential traffic safety improvements in the Wilson School area
Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide direction to staff regarding Wilson School area traffic safety improvements
Following the earlier study session held that day, City Engineer Dave Harden resumed discussion of the item at the regular council meeting and formally requested Council direction.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Sanchez
Second: Roberts
Action: Direct City staff to rank the project among the bottom two of the five overall projects, while continuing to explore funding opportunities and collaborate with the school district to determine whether additional studies are needed prior to pursuing grant funding.
Ayes: Calderon, Sanchez, Farr, Johnson, Roberts
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Roberts reported on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting, as well as the LAFCo meeting.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 3-16-26 Page 8 of 8
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga reported on her various meetings with City staff, including meetings with Fire Chief Jason Dyer, as well as discussions with Housing Tools related to the Laurel Street extension CDBG grant application process.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Jason Dyer provided a report on Fire Department activities and updates.
Police Chief Todd Farr reported to Council on Police Department activities and operations.
Principal Planner Christopher Smith provided an update on ongoing City planning projects.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox reported on a recent meeting with Gridley Little League.
Finance Director Martin Pineda informed Council that the Single Audit will be brought forward soon and provided an update on recent grant applications submitted by the City.
Electric Director Ryan Carlson reported on recent activities and updates within the Electric Department.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Energy Efficiency Contract Review 4/6/2026
Randolph Lot Use Agreement - GUSD 4/6/2026
Steffen Estates Maintenance Assessment District Draft 4/6/2026 Expenditure Reports 4/6/2026
CLOSED SESSION –
13. Public Employment: Title: Public Works Director (Cal Gov. Code Section 54957)
14. Public Employment: Title: Electrical Director (Cal Gov. Code Section 54957) No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting of April 6th, 2026.
Approve: __________________________
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk
Informational Item - City Council Agenda #2
Butte County Behavioral Health Facility (Councilmember Sanchez) Councilmember Sanchez requested an informational update from City staff regarding the new Butte Co. Behavioral Health Facility
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive staff update
City Council Agenda Item #3
Staff Report
Date: May 4, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Planning Commission Vacancy – Term Expiration: December 31, 2029 Recommendation
City staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the letter of interest submitted for the one (1) Planning Commission vacancy.
2. Consider and make appointment to fill the vacant Planning Commission seat.
Background
The City of Gridley currently has one vacancy on the Planning Commission. The position carries a four-year term, expiring December 31, 2029. The City received one (1) expression of interest from an individual seeking to serve on the Planning Commission after the deadline for the April 6 City Council appointments. At that meeting, one vacancy remained unfilled; making an additional appointment would bring the Commission to its full complement of five members.
The Planning Commission is a citizen advisory body of five members that plays a central role in guiding the City’s growth, development, and preservation of community character. The Commission operates under the authority granted by State law and the Gridley Municipal Code and serves as an important quasi-judicial body in local government decision-making.
Financial Impact
There is no additional financial impact associated with appointing three Planning Commissioners, as compensation for meeting attendance is already included in the approved budget.
Attachments
Letter of Interest and Application
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