Gridley City Council - Special City Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 14**, 2026; 2:00 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, Farr, Johnson
Absent: Sanchez
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened, but seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. Strategic Planning Session - Public Works Department - City Council will receive a presentation on the Public Works Department's strategic priorities, and planned initiatives, including related capital projects Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide feedback on the Public Works Department's strategic priorities, and planned initiatives, including capital projects
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 5-14-2026 Page 1 of 1 City Administrator Elisa Arteaga provided a brief overview of the purpose of the Strategic Planning Session, explaining that it was intended to give staff and Council an opportunity to discuss long-term organizational goals, community needs, and financial sustainability prior to the upcoming budget workshops. She noted that it is considered a best practice for cities to conduct strategic planning discussions separately from budget study sessions.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox and City Engineer Dave Harden then presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the operations of the Public Works Department and the engineering support services provided to the City. Their presentation included an overview of daily operations, current and upcoming projects, future initiatives, and funding strategies being established to support those efforts.
2. Strategic Planning Session - Police Department
City Council will receive a presentation on the Police Department's strategic priorities, and planned initiatives, including related capital projects Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide feedback on the Police Department's strategic priorities, and planned initiatives, including capital projects
Police Chief Todd Farr presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Police Department, including its organizational structure, daily operations, and public safety services provided to the community. He reviewed current staffing levels, highlighting positions that are currently filled as well as vacancies within the department, and discussed ongoing recruitment efforts to address staffing needs. Chief Farr also provided information on departmental priorities, current initiatives, and future needs to support the continued delivery of public safety services throughout the City.
CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on May 18th , 2026.
Approve: _
Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 5-14-2026 Page 1 of 1