Gridley City Council - Special City Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 18th, 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 2:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Absent: Sanchez, Roberts
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Nicole Rosser, Legal Counsel
Martin Pineda, Finance Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened, and seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. FY 2026/2027 Cooperative Fire Agreement Between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE City Council to consider Resolution 2026-R-023: a Resolution of the City of Gridley approving the renewal of Cooperative fire agreement between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE for FY 26/27
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-023
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6-18-2026 Page 1 of 1 Fire Chief Jason Dyer presented the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Chief Dyer provided an overview of the agreement, highlighting the services and responsibilities covered by Butte County and explaining what the City's funding contribution covers under the agreement.
Vice Mayor Johnson suggested renting out the City's new ladder truck since it is a specialized equipment. While Chief Dyer acknowledged the suggestion, he explained that when neighboring jurisdictions request assistance, they typically reciprocate by providing assistance to the City when needed, rather than through rental or payment arrangements.
Mayor Farr inquired about the increase from the prior fiscal year. Chief Dyer explained that the increase was primarily attributable to the implementation of the 66-hour workweek previously approved by the City Council, which is being phased in over multiple fiscal years.
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga informed the Council that City staff continues to pursue funding opportunities to help offset the costs of both Fire and Police services.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Calderon
Action: approve Resolution No. 2026-R-023
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez, Roberts
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 3-0
CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on July 20th, 2026.
Approve:
Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6-18-2026 Page 1 of 1