Gridley City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 3, 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:
Absent:
Arriving after roll call:
Staff Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson, Sanchez
None
None
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
Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
Pamela Roberts, Code Enforcement
Councilmember Calderon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION - None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Public Works Director Jerry Cox introduced the new employee Rafael Carmona, Maintenance Worker I. Mr. Carmona thanked the City Council for the opportunity to join the City of Gridley.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Joantha Guthrie of Waste Management addressed the City Council and provided an update. She reported that each customer concern raised during the previous Council meeting had been reviewed and resolved.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of regular meeting minutes for the February 18, 2025 Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated July 20th , 2026 b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated June 18th , 2026
2. Professional Services Agreement - Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting City Council to consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting to serve as the City of Gridley's ongoing SB 1383 compliance partner Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve the PSA with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for as-needed services
3. Cal Card Policy Amendment
City Council to consider an amendment to the City's Cal Card Policy to clarify the ownership and authorized use of reward points or travel miles earned through purchases made with City-issued Cal Cards.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve the amendment to the City's Cal Card Policy
Councilmember Sanchez requested that item number 2 be pulled from the consent calendar for discussion.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve items 1 and 3 on the consent agenda
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Professional Services Agreement - Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 8-3-26 Page 2 af 5 City Council to consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting to serve as the City of Gridley's ongoing SB 1383 compliance partner Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve the PSA with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting for as-needed services Doug Hipchen spoke in favor of the contract.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve the professional services agreement with Jennifer Arbuckle Consulting Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Sidewalk Inspection Report - Precision Concrete
The City Council will receive a presentation from Precision Concrete regarding their recent inspections of City sidewalks
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive and review the Precision Concrete presentation. b. Provide feedback and direction to staff on priorities and next steps.
Ernesto Martinez of Precision Concrete presented the findings of the recent sidewalk inspection and proposed follow-up items for the City's consideration. No formal Council action was taken.
5. ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan - Launch of Public Outreach and Community Input Period
City Council to receive an informational update on the launch of the public outreach process for the City of Gridley's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan update.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive presentation, no formal Council action is required.
Jessica Ginnever and Logan Howard of Bennett Engineering provided an informational update on the launch of the public outreach process for the City of Gridley's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan update. No formal Council action was taken.
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6. 110 Virginia St. and 390 Virginia St. Property Abatements City Council to receive informational report regarding the properties currently under City receivership
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive City Attorney informational update.
b. Provide feedback and direction to staff on priorities and next steps.
Landon provided an update, noting that 110 Virginia Street is in escrow and that there are interested buyers for 390 Virginia Street. Any additional information will be brought back to the City Council. No formal Council action was taken.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
7. Maintenance Assessment Districts
Council to review and approve the three assessment district resolutions.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-025: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 2 (Eagle Meadows} on Butte County 2025- 2026 Tax Roll
ROLL CALL
b. Approve Resolution 2026-R-026: A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 3 (Heron Landing} on Butte County 2025- 2026 Tax Roll
c. Approve Resolution 2026-R-027: A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 7 (Parkland Estates} on Butte County 2025- 2026 Tax Roll
d. Approve Resolution 2026-R-028: A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Gridley to Levy Assessment District No. 8 (Steffen Estates} on Butte County 2025- 2026 Tax Roll
Motion: Roberts
Second: Johnson
Action: approve Resolution 2026-R-025, 2026-R-026, 2026-R-027, and 2026-R-028 Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Johnson provided an update on the Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Mayor Farr announced the upcoming National Night Out event on August 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga provided updates on the potential acquisition of 860 Cedar Street and the land exchange with Gridley Unified School District.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Dyer provided an update on Fire Station 74 activities.
Public Works Director Cox provided an update on Public Works activities.
Principal Planner Smith provided an update on ongoing Planning projects.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Master Fee Schedule Study Session 8/17/2026
Noise Ordinance Amendment 9/8/2026
AMI Metering 9/8/2026
Electric Distribution System Study 9/8/2026
Records Retention RFP 9/8/2026
Code of Conduct Handbook 10/19/2026
CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on August 17, 2026.
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