GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 9-8-26 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 September 8, 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 – Mayor Farr
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. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated August 17th, 2026 b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated August 17 th, 2026
Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 9-8-26 Page 2 of 3
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. Transition to Action Minutes and Official Meeting Recordings City Council to consider the transition to action minutes and official meeting recordings as public record
Recommended Action(s):
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-033 authorizing the City to transition to action minutes for City Council and Planning Commission meetings and recognizing the City's audio/video recordings as the official record of the proceedings
3. Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Replacement Server Room HVAC System The City Council to authorizing the necessary budget adjustment to fund the emergency replacement upgrades for Heating and Air Conditioning unit serving the City’s server room Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-034: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the emergency replacement of the VAC units serving the city server room
4. Establishment of Restricted Parking Zones Near Gridley High School City Council to consider approval Resolution 2026-R-035 establishing restricted parking zones during designated school hours on specified portions of Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street in the vicinity of Gridley High School Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-035: establishing restricted parking zones during designated school hours on specified portions of Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street in the vicinity of Gridley High School 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):
Master Fee Schedule Study Session 9/15/2026
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 9-8-26 Page 3 of 3 Noise Ordinance Amendment 10/5/2026
AMI Metering 10/5/2026
Electric Distribution System Study 10/5/2026
Records Retention RFP 10/5/2026
Code of Conduct Handbook 10/19/2026
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on September 21, 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., September 5th, 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 8-17-26 Page 1 of 5 “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, 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
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Ryan Carlson, Electric Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION – None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES
Electric Director Ryan Carlson introduced the new electric department employees: Mike Clayton, Electrical Ground Support worker and Alex Barajas, Lineman.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened and seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 17, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 8-17-26 Page 2 of 5
1. Acquisition of Real Property – 860 Cedar Street
The City Council to consider purchasing 860 Cedar St. from Butte County for a future sewer lift
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve the purchase of the real property located at 860 Cedar Street, Gridley, California (APN 010-123-007) from the County of Butte for a purchase price of $125,000, plus customary closing and transaction costs;
b. Approve Resolution 2026-R-029: a Resolution of the City of Gridley authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the acquisition of real property located at 860 Cedar St. c. Authorize the City Administrator to open escrow and make the necessary arrangements to proceed with the acquisition, including coordinating with the County of Butte, escrow, title, and other applicable parties; and
d. Authorize Mayor to execute the necessary escrow and transaction documents on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
City Administrator Arteaga presented the item and requested Council approval of the purchase of real property located at 860 Cedar Street from Butte County for $125,000, plus escrow and customary closing costs, for the future development of a sewer lift station. Arteaga further explained potential uses of the property by the Public Works Department.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox added that the existing sewer lift station adjacent to the property is aging and will require increasing maintenance and repairs. He explained that acquiring the property would allow the City to plan for a future sewer lift station project and include it in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: Approve Items A, B, C, and D as presented.
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
2. Pink Patches Fundraiser – Gridley Police Department
City Council to consider approval of the Police Department Commemorative Pink Patch Fundraiser Benefiting Orchard Hospital’s Breast Cancer Screening/Mammography Program Recommended Action(s):
a. Authorize the Gridley Police Department to conduct a commemorative pink police patch fundraiser and authorize the donation of all net proceeds to GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 8-17-26 Page 3 of 5 Orchard Hospital’s Breast Cancer Screening/Mammography Program in support of community healthcare initiatives
Police Chief Todd Farr requested City Council authorization for the Gridley Police Department to conduct a commemorative pink police patch fundraiser, with all net proceeds donated to Orchard Hospital’s Breast Cancer Screening/Mammography Program. Farr explained that the fundraiser would involve selling commemorative Gridley Police Department patches to the public, law enforcement collectors, and community supporters. He noted that the fundraiser is solely charitable and not intended to generate revenue for the Police Department or City. Following the fundraiser, all proceeds, less authorized expenses directly related to the event, would be donated to Orchard Hospital.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: Authorize GPD to conduct the pink patch fundraiser and authorize donation of all net proceeds to Orchard Hospital’s Breast Cancer Screening/Mammography program Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
3. Tentative Parcel Map 1-26: Woodruff
Council to review and approve Resolution 2026-R-029: a Resolution accepting and approving TPM 1-26: Woodruff the tentative parcel map for 800, 804, and 820 Spruce Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-030: a Resolution of the City of Gridley approving TPM 1-26 (APN 009-122-004) for the division of one parcel into two (2) parcels located at 800, 804 and 820 Spruce Street
Principal Planner Christopher Smith presented the proposed Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) and recommended approval. Smith explained that the TPM would only subdivide the existing property into two parcels, with the commercial building on one parcel and the residential units on the other.
He clarified that approval of the TPM does not authorize any renovations or demolition. The subdivision would provide the property owner greater flexibility in selling the parcels separately.
Adam Nako of Sanner Land Surveying addressed the City Council and provided additional background and information regarding the project.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Calderon
Second: Johnson
Action: Approve Resolution 2026-R-030
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 8-17-26 Page 4 of 5 Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported that Sister City Comala, Colima, Mexico, plans to visit Gridley during the Butte County Fair.
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting and advised that West Nile virus activity is currently high and residents should take precautions.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - None
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
City Engineer Dave Harden reported that the City has been placed in the queue for CMAQ funding for the Cherry Street and Fairview Street projects.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox reported that 390 Virginia Street has been secured with fencing and provided an update on recent Public Works activities.
Police Chief Todd Farr reported that the Police Department is preparing for the Butte County Fair.
Fire Chief Jason Dyer reported that the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) has been completed and will be brought before the City Council for review.
Electric Director Ryan Carlson reported that the Electric Department is currently replacing deteriorated utility poles.
Principal Planner Christopher Smith provided an update on the current status of the Steffen Estates project.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Master Fee Schedule Study Session 9/8/2026
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 –
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 8-17-26 Page 5 of 5
4. LIABILITY CLAIMS Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.95(a): Claimant: Leon B. Ward; Agency Claimed Against: City of Gridley
Reportable Action: Claim denied 4-0 as untimely.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farr adjourned to the next regular meeting on September 7, 2026.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 8-17-26 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.”
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 5:30 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
Dave Harden, City Engineer
Ryan Carlson, Electric Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
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 CONSIDERATION
1. Gridley Sports Complex Ph 1 – Change Order #6 (PCO 08) City Council shall consider authorizing City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 6 (PCO 08) with Franklin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $77,468.51 for permanent steel castings and drilling equipment required at the Sports Complex for light pole foundations Recommended Action(s):
a. Authorize City Administrator to execute change order #6 (PCO 08) Gridley City Council – Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 17, 2026; 5:30 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 8-17-26 Page 2 of 2 City Engineer Dave Harden presented the change order to the City Council and explained that issues with the sports lighting design were discovered while the contractor was drilling to install the light fixtures. Harden stated that the contractor had attempted to identify a solution but had been unable to resolve the issue.
Harden explained that the proposed solution is to install permanent steel casings to prevent water intrusion. The change order would authorize the purchase and installation of the casings. He noted that a decision was needed promptly to avoid demobilizing the crane currently on site, as moving and remobilizing the crane could result in significant additional costs to the City, estimated at approximately $75,000 to $100,000.
Vice Mayor Johnson asked who owned the crane. Harden explained that the crane is owned by a subcontractor working for Franklin Construction. Vice Mayor Johnson also questioned whether the geotechnical engineer or structural lighting engineer should be responsible for the design issue.
Mayor Farr stated that he believed the casings should have already been anticipated and purchased in preparation for the work.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Calderon
Second: Roberts
Action: approve Change Order #6 and authorize City Administrator to execute the change order Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts
Noes: Johnson
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 3-1
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on August 17th, 2026.
Approve: ____________________________
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Item #XX
Staff Report
Date: September 8, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Transition to Action Minutes and Official Meeting Recordings Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-033 authorizing the City to transition to action minutes for City Council and Planning Commission meetings and recognizing the City's audio/video recordings as the official record of the proceedings.
Background
The City currently prepares detailed minutes that document City Council and Planning Commission discussions in significant detail, in addition to recording and publicly posting meetings.
Many California cities utilize action minutes in conjunction with meeting recordings, providing a concise written record of official actions while allowing the public to access the complete discussion through the meeting recording.
Under the proposed process, Council and Planning Commission minutes would focus on the official business and actions of the respective body, including motions, votes, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, and direction provided to staff.
The City's existing audio/video recordings would provide the complete record of the meeting and would continue to be made publicly available through the City's official YouTube channel, which is maintained by Information Technology. The underlying recordings would be retained in accordance with the City's records-retention requirements.
Transitioning to action minutes would significantly reduce staff time spent preparing detailed minutes and allow that time to be redirected toward other City Clerk responsibilities, including elections, Public Records Act requests, FPPC compliance, records management, public noticing, agenda administration, and other statutory and administrative duties.
Financial Impact
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No additional costs are anticipated. The change is expected to improve the use of existing staff resources.
Attachments
Resolution No. 2026-R-033
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
ACTION MINUTES AND DESIGNATING CITY MEETING RECORDINGS AS AN OFFICIAL RECORD WHEREAS, the City currently prepares detailed minutes of City Council and Planning Commission meetings and records meetings for public access; and WHEREAS, action minutes provide a concise written record of the official business and actions taken by the City Council and Planning Commission, while audio/video recordings provide the public with access to the complete proceedings; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that transitioning to action minutes will allow staff resources to be used more efficiently while maintaining transparency and public access to City proceedings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gridley as follows:
1. Action Minutes. The City Clerk is authorized to prepare action minutes for City Council and Planning Commission meetings documenting the official business and actions of the respective body, including motions, votes, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, and direction provided to staff.
2. Official Recording. The City's audio/video recording of each open City Council and Planning Commission meeting is designated as an official record of the meeting proceedings and shall be retained in accordance with applicable law and the City's records-retention requirements.
3. Public Access. Meeting recordings shall continue to be made available to the public through the City's official YouTube channel or another City-controlled platform.
4. Implementation. The City Clerk is authorized to establish procedures necessary to implement this Resolution.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of September, 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 #3
Staff Report
Date: September 8, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Replacement Server Room HVAC System Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve authorizing the necessary budget adjustment to fund the emergency replacement upgrades for Heating and Air Conditioning unit serving the City’s server room (unit 1- $11,487.99 and unit 2 - $11,206.38) for the total amount of $22,514.37 by adoption of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-R-034, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRIDLEY AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC UNIT SERVING THE CITY SERVER ROOM”, by reading of title only.
Background
The City’s server room contains critical information technology equipment and infrastructure that support City operations, communications, data storage, network connectivity, and other essential municipal systems. The server room requires reliable climate control to maintain appropriate operating temperatures. Unlike general office areas, computer servers and related network equipment continuously generate heat and can be particularly susceptible to excessive temperatures. Maintaining adequate cooling is therefore necessary to protect City equipment and reduce the potential for system failures, equipment damage, service interruptions, and loss of operational capability.
Staff was recently informed by the IT staff that the air conditioning unit in the server room completely stopped working, causing the room to overheat. Staff responded and was able to put a temporary solution in place to address the issue. Additional measures were taken such as fans and the closure of several non-critical systems were temporarily turned down in an error to reduce the amount of heating being generated inside the server room.
Due to the critical nature of the equipment housed in the server room and the risk associated with continued exposure to elevated temperatures, staff determined the HVAC issue required immediate attention that could not reasonably be delayed through the normal repair or budget process and the addition of a second unit should be added to the entire system as a recommended needed upgrade.
Because of the immediate need to maintain adequate cooling within the server room, staff proceeded with the emergency replacement of the HVAC unit. The replacement has been completed and appropriate cooling has been restored to the server room.
Delaying replacement of the failed unit could have exposed servers, network equipment, telecommunications equipment, and other electronic systems to excessive heat, potentially resulting in equipment failure, system outages, interruption of City services, and significantly greater repair or replacement costs. The emergency replacement was an unanticipated expenditure and was not included X Regular
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in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Therefore, additional budget authority is necessary to properly account for the expenditure.
CONCLUSION
The HVAC unit serving the City’s server room required immediate replacement to protect critical information technology equipment from overheating and to maintain continuity of City operations. Due to the emergency nature of the failure, the replacement was completed prior to Council consideration.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the necessary supplemental appropriation for the completed emergency HVAC replacement.
Financial Impact
The total cost of the emergency HVAC replacement is $22,514.37. Approval of the attached Supplemental Appropriation Resolution will appropriate the total amount from account# 928-0000- 56100 for the emergency HVAC repair.
This expenditure was not anticipated when the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget was adopted. The supplemental appropriation is necessary to provide sufficient expenditure authority for the repair.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The action supports the City Council’s goals of maintaining reliable City operations, protecting City assets, and promoting responsible fiscal management.
Attachments
1. Supplemental Appropriation Resolution 2026-R-034
2. HVAC Repair Invoice
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY
AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT
OF THE HVAC UNITS SERVING THE CITY SERVER ROOM
WHEREAS, the City of Gridley adopted its Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget establishing appropriations for City expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the HVAC unit serving the City’s server room requires emergency replacement to maintain appropriate temperature control and protect critical information technology equipment and infrastructure from overheating and potential damage; and WHEREAS, the replacement was not anticipated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and sufficient appropriations are not currently available within the applicable budget account; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $22,514.37 from Acct# 928-0000-56100 to fund the emergency HVAC replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gridley as follows:
Section 1. Supplemental Appropriation
The City Council hereby authorizes a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $ 22,514.37 for the emergency replacement of the HVAC unit serving the City server room.
Section 2. Budget Amendment
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget is hereby amended as follows:
Fund/Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
928-0000-56100 HVAC Replacement/Capital or Maintenance Expense $22,514.37 Section 3. Authorization
The City Administrator and Finance Director, or their designees, are authorized to make all necessary budgetary and accounting entries and take such other administrative actions necessary to implement this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
___________________________________ ___________________________________ Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael Farr, Mayor
City Council Agenda Item #4
Staff Report
Date: September 8, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Todd W. Farr, Chief of Police
Subject: Establishment of Restricted Parking Zones Near Gridley High School Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-R-035 establishing restricted parking zones during designated school hours on specified portions of Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street in the vicinity of Gridley High School.
Background
Gridley High School is located at 300 East Spruce Street. During school hours, particularly immediately before school begins and following dismissal, the surrounding residential streets experience increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic associated with students parking.
The Gridley Police Department has identified parking and traffic concerns on Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street in the vicinity of Gridley High School. Vehicles parked along certain portions of these streets during school hours can contribute to congestion, reduce roadway visibility, interfere with the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and potentially restrict access for emergency vehicles. There is also an impact to residences in the area having their driveways blocked and/or limited availability to park.
California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles on specified streets or portions of streets during all or certain hours of the day.
Gridley Municipal Code Section 10.60.060(D) further authorizes the City Council to establish restricted parking zones by resolution pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22507 and 22507.5. The Municipal Code provides that restricted parking areas are to be marked with signs indicating the times during which parking is prohibited.
Staff recommends establishing restricted parking zones on specified portions of Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street during designated school hours.
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The proposed restriction would apply only during the hours and days designated by the City Council. Parking would otherwise remain available outside the restricted periods, subject to other applicable parking regulations.
The proposed restricted areas are:
Fairview Drive: East and West Side of Fairview Drive, North and South of East Spruce Street (600 and 900 Blocks of Fairview Drive)
East Spruce Street: North and South Side of East Spruce Street, West of Fairview Drive (100 Block of East Spruce Street)
East Hazel Street: North and South Side of East Hazel Street, West of Fairview Drive (100 Block of East Hazel Street)
Restricted Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Applicable Days: Monday through Friday on days when Gridley High School is in session Financial Impact
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals This recommendation is consistent with our ongoing effort to be responsive and transparent regarding all business transactions and financial matters.
Attachments
Resolution 2026-R-035
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-035
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY
ESTABLISHING RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES ON PORTIONS OF
FAIRVIEW DRIVE, EAST SPRUCE STREET, AND EAST HAZEL
STREET IN THE VICINITY OF GRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the City of Gridley has the authority to regulate parking on streets under its jurisdiction pursuant to the California Vehicle Code and the Gridley Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles on certain streets or portions thereof during all or certain hours of the day; and WHEREAS, Gridley Municipal Code Section 10.60.060(D) authorizes the City Council to establish restricted parking zones by resolution pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22507 and 22507.5; and
WHEREAS, Gridley High School is located at 300 East Spruce Street and generates increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic on surrounding streets during school arrival, instructional, and dismissal periods; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified traffic and parking concerns on portions of Fairview Drive, East Spruce Street, and East Hazel Street in the vicinity of Gridley High School; and WHEREAS, vehicles parked along certain portions of these streets during school hours may reduce visibility, contribute to traffic congestion, interfere with the orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and impede access by emergency vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that establishing restricted parking zones during designated school hours will promote traffic safety, pedestrian safety, emergency vehicle access, and the orderly movement of traffic in the vicinity of Gridley High School; and WHEREAS, appropriate regulatory signs providing notice of the parking restrictions will be installed before enforcement of the restrictions begins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1:
The City Council finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates them into this Resolution.
SECTION 2: Establishment of Restricted Parking Zones
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507 and Gridley Municipal Code Section
10.60.060(D), the following portions of City streets are hereby established as restricted parking zones:
A. Fairview Drive
East and West Side of Fairview Drive, North and South of East Spruce Street (600 and 900 Blocks of Fairview Drive)
B. East Spruce Street
North and South Side of East Spruce Street, West of Fairview Drive (100 Block of East Spruce Street)
C. East Hazel Street
North and South Side of East Hazel Street, West of Fairview Drive (100 Block of East Hazel Street) SECTION 3: Hours of Restriction
Parking within the restricted parking zones established by Section 2 of this Resolution shall be prohibited:
Monday through Friday on days when Gridley High School is in session.
No parking restriction established by this Resolution shall apply outside the hours and days posted on the regulatory signs, except as otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
SECTION 4: Effective Date and Enforcement
The parking restrictions established by this Resolution shall become enforceable only after appropriate regulatory signs providing adequate notice of the restrictions have been installed.
Upon installation of the required signage, the Gridley Police Department and other persons authorized by law to enforce parking regulations are authorized to enforce the restrictions established by this Resolution.
SECTION 5: Maintenance of Restricted Parking Zone List
Consistent with Gridley Municipal Code Section 10.60.060(D), the restricted parking zones established by this Resolution shall be included on the current list of restricted parking zones maintained by the City Clerk’s Office and the Gridley Police Department.
SECTION 6: Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
SECTION 7: Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption; provided, however, that enforcement of the parking restrictions shall not commence until the required regulatory signs have been installed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS _______________________
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS _______________________
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS _______________________
ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS _______________________
ATTEST: APPROVE:
________________________ __________________________
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael W. Farr, Mayor