GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 8-20-26 Page 1 of 2 “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 August 20, 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
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CONSENT AGENDA – None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. City Council Appointment In-Lieu of Election
City Council shall appoint the candidates to the respective offices in lieu of an election pursuant to Section 10229 of the California Elections Code. As of the close of the nomination period on August 7, 2026, there were not more candidates than offices to be elected.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-031: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley providing for the appointment to the offices of this city that were to be elected on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Gridley City Council – Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 8-20-26 Page 2 of 2
2. Agreement for the Positive Location of Underground Utilities with Caltrans City Council to consider the attached agreement establishing a process for Caltrans to perform positive location activities for the City’s underground utilities in connection with the Highway 99 and Cherry Street project
Recommended Action(s):
a. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Agreement for the Positive Location of Underground Utilities between the City of Gridley and the California Department of Transportation
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on September 7, 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., August 19th, 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.
City Council Agenda Item #1
Staff Report
Date: August 20th, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: City Council Appointment In-Lieu of Election
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-031 appointing the persons nominated for the offices of Councilmember and canceling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election for those offices.
Background
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229, following the close of the nomination period on August 7, 2026, there were no more candidates than offices to be elected for the two available Councilmember positions.
The Elections Code allows the City Council to appoint the persons who were nominated and consider them elected. A notice of the available courses of action was published on August 14, 2026.
Resolution No. 2026-R-031 provides for the appointment of:
• Bruce Johnson – Councilmember, Four-Year Term
• James Roberts – Councilmember, Four-Year Term
Upon adoption of the Resolution, the November 3, 2026 election for these offices will be canceled. The appointed Councilmembers will qualify, take office, and serve as if they had been elected at a municipal election.
Financial Impact
The cancellation of the November 3, 2026 election will result in a cost savings to the City by eliminating election-related expenses. For comparison, the City's total cost for the 2024 election was $9,542.90. While the actual savings for the 2026 election may vary, canceling the election is expected to avoid costs associated with conducting the election.
Attachments
Resolution No. 2026-R-031
Regular
X Special
Closed
Emergency
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDEY PROVIDNG FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICES OF THIS CITY THAT WERE TO BE ELECTED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMEBER 3RD, 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California, as of the close of the nomination period on August 7th, 2026, there are not more candidates that offices to be elected and that §10229 of the Elections Code allows one of the following courses of action be taken by the City Council:
1. Appoint the persons who had been nominated;
2. Appoint to the office any eligible elector if no one has been nominated;
3. Hold the election if either no one of only one person has been nominated.
WHEREAS, a notice of the facts described in this section and the courses of action available under this subdivision was published on August 14, 2026, in a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the following action is being taken:
The following persons are being appointed to the offices to which they were nominated and are considered to be the same as being elected, pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code Bruce Johnson – Councilmember – Four Year Term
James Roberts – Councilmember – Four Year Term
SECTION 2. The election schedule to be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, is now canceled.
SECTION 3. The persons appointed shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a special meeting held on the 20th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
____________________________ ________________________________ Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael W. Farr, Mayor
City Council Agenda Item #2
Staff Report
Date: August 20th, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Agreement for Positive Location of Underground Utilities with Caltrans Recommendation
Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Agreement for the Positive Location of Underground Utilities between the City of Gridley and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Background
Caltrans is preparing for projects within the City of Gridley, including the Highway 99 Moose Lodge and Cherry Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project, which will construct a new sidewalk, crosswalk, and curb ramp. As part of the project, Caltrans needs to positively locate the City’s underground water and sewer facilities prior to construction.
Caltrans has advised that it does not currently have an agreement with the City for positive location services and has provided the attached standard agreement for consideration. The agreement establishes a process for Caltrans to locate and verify the horizontal and vertical location of the City’s underground utilities, commonly referred to as “potholing.” Under the agreement, Caltrans will generally perform and bear the cost of the positive location work. The City will provide confirmation and inspection of its exposed utility facilities and coordinate with Caltrans as necessary.
Financial Impact
There is no anticipated direct cost to the City for positive location work performed by Caltrans under this agreement.
Attachments
Agreement for the Positive Location of Underground Utilities Regular
X Special
Closed
Emergency