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Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 20 th, 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.”
The Public is encouraged to attend and participate in person. Comments from the public on agenda
items will be accepted until 4 pm on July 20th, 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 – Councilmember Sanchez
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. Council Meeting Minutes
City Council to review and approve City Council minutes
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated June 15th, 2026
b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated June 4th, 2026
2. Expenditure Reports
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City Council to review and approve expenditure reports for February, March, April,
May and June 2026
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve expenditure reports
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
3. American Lung Association Presentation
City Council to receive a presentation from the American Lung Association for the
Manuel Vierra Park Clean Up
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive presentation
4. City Grants Informational Update
City Council to receive an informational presentation on the City's active grants,
including the current status of each grant
Recommended Action(s):
a. City Council to receive presentation and provide feedback as needed
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Waste Management Delinquent Accounts
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive any protests regarding the proposed
recordation of liens for delinquent Waste Management accounts, in accordance with the
agreement between the City of Gridley and Waste Management
Recommended Action(s):
a. Open the public hearing.
b. Receive staff report and public comments/protests.
c. Close the public hearing.
d. Take action by adopting Resolution No. 2026-R-024: a Resolution of the City
Council of the city of Gridley accepting a report of Waste Management
delinquent accounts and approving liens and assessments on affected parcels
for said costs
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
6. Paperless Utility Billing Incentive
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City Council to consider authorizing a one-time $10 utility bill credit for City of Gridley utility
customers who enroll in paperless billing.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Authorization staff to implement a one-time $10 utility bill credit for City of
Gridley utility customers who enroll in paperless billing
7.

Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designation
Council to consider recommending both eligible census tracts within Gridley to the
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for designation as
Opportunity Zones 2.0 under the Local Authority Recommendation Form process
Recommended Action(s):
a. Direct staff on whether to recommend both eligible census tracts within Gridley
— 06007003400 and 06007003502 — to the Governor's Office of Business and
Economic Development (GO-Biz) for designation as Opportunity Zones 2.0
under the Local Authority Recommendation Form process

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
•

Police Department – Quarterly Report

•

Finance Department – Investment Update

POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS – (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Noise Ordinance Amendment
Master Fee Schedule Study Session
AMI Metering
Electric Distribution System Study

8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026

CLOSED SESSION
8.
Closed session discussion pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 with City Attorney Existing Litigation – “Alexandra Tacalo vs. City of Gridley, et al”, Butte County Superior Court Case
No. 24CV00332
9.
LIABILITY CLAIMS Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.95(a): Claimant: William T. Bagley;
Agency Claimed Against: City of Gridley
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ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on August 4th, 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., July 17th, 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.

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Gridley City Council – Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 4th, 2026; 5 : 3 0 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:

Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Sanchez
None

Staff Present:

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
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 Draft Budget – Study Session
City Council to conduct a budget study session

Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide feedback on the FY 2026/2027 Draft Budget

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Finance Director Martin Pineda presented the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Draft Budget to the City
Council. He provided an overview of the City's proposed revenues, expenditures, and fund
balances, and explained the overall budget development process.
Mr. Pineda reviewed the proposed budget on a department-by-department basis, highlighting
significant operational changes, anticipated expenditures, staffing considerations, and any
notable increases or decreases from the prior fiscal year. He also discussed the funding sources
associated with each department and answered questions from the City Council throughout the
presentation.
After a brief discussion and providing feedback to staff, the City Council concluded the budget
study session. No formal action was taken during the study session.
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to a regular meeting on June 15th,
2026.

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Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 15th, 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:

Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson
Sanchez
None

Staff Present:

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
Jamie Luevano, Recreation Manager

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION – None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community participation forum was opened and seeing as no one was present to speak, was
closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council to review and approve City Council minutes
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated June 1st, 2026
b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated May 14th, 2026
2. Operational Bylaws and Procedural Rules for the City of Gridley Planning Commission
City Council to review and approve Resolution 2026-R-018: a Resoltion of the City of Gridley
establishing operational bylaws and procedural rules for the City of Gridley Planning
Commission
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-018
3. Sister City Comala, Colima Invitation to Visit for Butte County Fair
City Council to consider sending an invitation letter to Sister City Comala, Colima to attend
the Butte County Fair.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve invitation
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez,
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
4. Strategic Planning Session – Administration
City Council to receive a presentation highlight the strategic planning initiatives for the
Administration Department to include:
o
o
o
o

Finance
Planning
Recreation
Administration

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Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive presentation and provide direction to City staff as needed
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga opened the Strategic Planning Session by explaining that its
purpose was to provide the City Council with an overview of each department's strategic
priorities, current initiatives, and future goals. She noted that the presentations were intended
to keep the Council informed of ongoing operations, highlight recent accomplishments, and
identify key projects and objectives that will guide each department's work moving forward.
Department representatives then presented their respective strategic planning initiatives,
outlining departmental goals, upcoming priorities, and significant projects. Each department
also provided a brief overview of its daily operations and highlighted recent accomplishments.
The City Council received and discussed the presentations. No action was taken.
5. Firework Ordinance Amendment
Provide direction to staff regarding potential amendments to the City’s fireworks
regulations, including any desired changes to the current municipal code and the manner in
which Council would like those changes implemented.
Recommended Action(s):
a. City Council to consider potential amendments to the City’s current Fireworks
Ordinance
City Attorney Landon Little returned to the City Council with proposed amendments to the City's
fireworks ordinance, as directed at the previous Council meeting. Mr. Little presented draft
language for the Council's consideration and recommended incorporating specific dates during
which safe and sane fireworks would be permitted. He explained that establishing the allowable
dates within the ordinance would eliminate the need for the City Council to take annual action
each year.
Vice Mayor Johnson expressed support for strengthening the ordinance to provide law
enforcement with clearer authority and stronger enforcement tools for addressing fireworksrelated violations.
Following brief discussion, the City Council provided direction to City Attorney Little to prepare the
proposed ordinance amendments for formal consideration at a future City Council meeting.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
6. Potential Land Exchange Between the City and Gridley Unified School District
City Council to discuss a potential land exchange with Gridley Unified School District.
Recommended Action(s):
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a. Provide staff direction regarding whether to pursue appraisals, utility
planning analysis, park expansion feasibility, and additional due diligence
before entering into negotiations
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga presented a potential land exchange between the City of Gridley
and the Gridley Unified School District (GUSD). The purpose of the discussion was to review the
potential benefits and impacts of the proposed exchange and to receive City Council direction on
whether to proceed with appraisals, utility planning analysis, park expansion feasibility, and other
due diligence before entering into negotiations. Ms. Arteaga provided a brief overview of recent
discussions with GUSD and explained that the former Portuguese Hall had been demolished by the
District to make way for a steel storage building.
Vice Mayor Johnson asked whether the School District could utilize one of the available lots in the
City's Industrial Park for its storage building. He expressed support for acquiring the former
Portuguese Hall property because of its adjacency to Manuel Vierra Park and the opportunity it
presents for future park expansion.
Gridley Unified School District Superintendent Justin Kern addressed the Council and stated that
the District was open to considering any of the proposed parcels for a land exchange. He noted,
however, that the District was operating under a limited timeline and would need to move forward
with construction of the storage building within the next few months, regardless of its location.
Maria Espino, 481 Macedo Street, Gridley, addressed the Council and encouraged members to
consider the City's future growth when evaluating potential land exchange options.
Mayor Farr stated that he would like to review the appraised values of each parcel under
consideration before making a final decision. He expressed support for retaining Parcel 9 within the
Industrial Park and instead considering Parcels 3, 4, or 5 as potential exchange properties.
Eric Waterbury, Gridley Unified School District Board Member, explained that the proposed land
exchange was initiated because the former Portuguese Hall property directly borders Manuel
Vierra Park, making it a logical opportunity for the City to expand the park while allowing the
District to relocate its storage facility.
Councilmember Roberts expressed concerns regarding the availability of parking on Norman Street
should the City construct a future community center adjacent to Manuel Vierra Park.
Following discussion, Vice Mayor Johnson made a motion directing staff to proceed with the
necessary due diligence, including related analyses, for a potential land exchange involving Parcels
3, 4, or 5
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: proceed with the necessary due diligence, including related analyses, for a potential land
exchange involving Parcels 3, 4, or 5
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
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Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
7. Chamber of Commerce Donation Request
City Council to consider the donation request for the Chamber of Commerce.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide staff direction on donation request
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga presented the funding request from the Gridley Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $10,000 to assist with its operational expenses. As part of the request,
the Chamber submitted its annual operating budget and expenditure information for the City
Council's review and consideration.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Johnson
Action: approve the $10,000 donation to the Chamber of Commerce
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
8. Gridley Sports Complex Ph 1 - Change Order #7
City Council to consider approval of Gridley Sports Complex Phase 1 - Change Order No. 7
(PCO 07) with Franklin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $363,040.00 for the revised
sports lighting foundations, associated site remediation, and delay-related costs resulting
from unsuitable soil conditions encountered during construction
Recommended Action(s):
a. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 7 (PCO 07) with
Franklin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $363,040.00
City Engineer Dave Harden presented a proposed change order for the Gridley Sports Complex
Phase I project in the amount of $363,040. The change order was requested to cover the cost of
revised sports lighting foundations necessitated by unsuitable soil conditions discovered during
construction. Mr. Harden explained the reason for the additional work and requested the City
Council's consideration of the change order.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
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Second: Calderon
Action: approve of Change Order No. 7 (PCO 07) with Franklin Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$363,040.00
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
9. FY 2026/2027 City Operational Budget
City Council to consider adoption Resolution No. 2026-R-019: a resolution of the City
Council adopting the budget for FY 26/27 and Resolution No. 2026-R-020: a resolution of
the City Council establishing the appropriations limit for FY 26/27
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-019
b. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-020
Finance Director Martin Pineda presented the proposed budget and reviewed the revisions made
since the previous City Council budget study session. He highlighted updates incorporated into the
budget based on Council feedback.
Fire Chief Dyer presented a budget amendment to the Fire Department budget, explaining that a
small line item had been inadvertently omitted from the proposed budget and needed to be
included. Chief Dyer stated that the plan is the additional cost would be offset through salary
savings within the department.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve Resolution No. 2026-R-019: a resolution of the City Council adopting the budget
for FY 26/27 and Resolution No. 2026-R-020: a resolution of the City Council establishing the
appropriations limit for FY 26/27
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
10. Orchard View Easement Acceptance

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City Council to consider Resolution No. 2026-R-021, accepting eight (8) separate perpetual
easement deeds for electrical, water, wastewater, and storm drain utility networks from
Gridley Orchard Associates, LP
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-021
b. Authorize City Administrator to execute the accompanying Certificates of
Acceptance for formal recording
Principal Planner Christopher Smith presented a request for the City Council to accept eight Public
Utility Easement Deeds from Gridley Orchard Associates, LP. Mr. Smith explained that the
developer had completed the required legal descriptions and surveyor plat maps necessary to
convey the public utility and municipal access easements to the City of Gridley. The easements
encompass both Phase I and Phase II of the development.
Mr. Smith further explained that acceptance of the standalone easement deeds satisfies the
conditions of approval associated with the underlying development entitlements. He requested
that the City Council formally accept the easements.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: approve Resolution No. 2026-R-021: accepting eight (8) separate perpetual easement
deeds for electrical, water, wastewater, and storm drain utility networks from Gridley Orchard
Associates, LP
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
11. City of Gridley Public Works Construction Standards
City Council to consider Resolution No. 2026-R-021: a resolution approving and adopting
the updated City of Gridley Public Works Construction Standards for public infrastructure
improvements and authorizing their use for all applicable public and private development
projects within the city.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-022
City Engineer Dave Harden presented the updated Public Works Construction Standards and Details
following the conclusion of the public review and comment period. Mr. Harden explained that the
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proposed resolution would adopt the updated standards and includes language acknowledging that
corresponding amendments to the Gridley Municipal Code will be brought forward at a future City
Council meeting to ensure the Code is consistent with the newly adopted construction standards.
He noted that the ordinance amendments will be presented for Council consideration in the near
future.
Vice Mayor Johnson asked whether the updated standards would impose additional restrictions.
City Engineer Dave Harden explained that the purpose of the updated standards is primarily to
provide greater clarity and consistency rather than to create more restrictive requirements. Mr.
Harden noted that developers are still required to comply with applicable building codes, and the
updated standards are intended to clearly outline the City's expectations and requirements for
developers to ensure projects align with the City's infrastructure needs.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve Resolution No. 2026-R-021: a resolution approving and adopting the updated City
of Gridley Public Works Construction Standards for public infrastructure improvements and
authorizing their use for all applicable public and private development projects within the city.
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: Sanchez
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 4-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Calderon reported on the upcoming Senior Citizen Appreciation Day scheduled for
June 17th.
Mayor Farr reported that the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) recently appointed Tony
Zimmerman as its new General Manager.
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the Butte County Flood Control Agency meeting
and the Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - None
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Dyer reported on the Fire Department's activity and response numbers for the month of
May.
Principal Planner Christopher Smith reported on a recent inquiry regarding the potential
development of a data center in the area. Mr. Smith assured the City Council that should a formal
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application or request be submitted, the matter would be brought forward through the
appropriate review process and the Council would be kept informed.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS – (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Noise Ordinance Amendment
Public Works Standards and Details
AMI Metering
Electric Distribution System Study

7/20/2026
7/20/2026
7/20/2026
7/20/2026

CLOSED SESSION
12. LIABILITY CLAIMS Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.95(a): Claimant: Felipa Franco;
Agency Claimed Against: City of Gridley
Action: Claim denied 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on July 20th,
2026.

Approve: _______________________
Elisa Artega, City Administrator

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Agenda Item #3
American Lung Association Presentation
City Council to receive a presentation from the American Lung
Association for the Manuel Vierra Park Clean Up
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive presentation

Agenda Item #4
City Grants Informational Update
City Council to receive an informational presentation on the
City's active grants, including the current status of each
grant
Recommended Action(s):
a. City Council to receive presentation and provide
feedback as needed

Grant - Awarded/Current

Agency

Awarded

Amount

Date Submitted

Awarded Description

CA Water Boards
Ca State Parks
CalRecycle
Caltrans

2022 up to $11 million
2022 $ 3,000,000.00
2026 $
5,000.00
2025 $
193,888.00

-

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Per Capita Park Grant for the Tennis Court

Ca State Parks

2022 $

-

Yes

The proposed project entails the replacement of the City of Gridley's existing main
wastewater sewer pipe, which crosses under the Feather River. The project will require
three exploratory borings within the Feather river, One boring on each side fo the river and
microtunneling tot install a new sewer pipeline.
Gridley Sports Complex at the Industrial Park
To be used for city parks
To be used for City staff to provide street maintenance
Funding for recreation improvements at Manuel Vierra Park, including reconstruction of the
existing tennis courts, addition of pickleball facilities, installation of park amenities, and
construction of a new half basketball court to expand recreational opportunities for the
community.

REAP 2.0 – Hwy 99 Complete Streets

Butte County Association of
Governments (BCAG) /
California Department of
Housing and Community
Development (HCD)

Yes

Funding for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the Highway 99 corridor to improve
multimodal transportation access, safety, connectivity, and support complete streets
implementation within the City of Gridley.

Yes

Funding to support implementation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), including the
identification, evaluation, and prioritization of transportation safety improvements intended
to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the local roadway network.

Feather River Sewer Crossing Grant
Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant
Beverage Container Replacement Program
SB1 FY25/26 Funding

Funding for LSRP

Caltrans

Grant - Not Awarded

Agency

2024 $

2021 $

Expected Award

Fall 2025
Summer 2026

177,952.00

400,000.00

36,000.00

Amount

$
$

3,062,024.00
590,289.00

-

-

Date Submitted

Awarded Description

Tabacco Grant Prevention
SAFER Grant

CA DOJ
FEMA

6/30/2025 No
7/1/2025 No

COPS Hiring Program

Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS)

Fall 2025

$

333,334.00

7/2/2025 No

Enhanced Mobility of Senior 5310

Caltrans

N/A

$

130,000.00

9/3/2025 No

Community Planning and Capacity Building Grant CARB
Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant
NVCF

Spring 2026
Spring 2026

$
$

500,000.00
25,000.00

2/10/2026 No
3/2/2026 No

CDBG NOFA

Summer 2026

$

3,000,000.00

4/3/2026 No

HCD

Approximately 64% of Gridley’s full-time residents are ages 21 or under—1,507 of whom are
enrolled in SNAP along with 883 students living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty
Level. Moreover, 660 of these youth lack affordable healthcare provision and continue to
experience persistent barriers to receiving quality medical care. With 75% of Gridley’s
tobacco retailers situated within 1,000-ft of the City’s K–12 schools, daily reported usage of
chewing tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes among minors has skyrocketed over the past
decade. CA DOJ funding will therefore enable the Gridley Police Department to
substantially mitigate the high frequency of illegal retail sales of tobacco impacting youth
populations in its jurisdiction.
One FT firefighter apparatus engineer for 3 years
The grant will provide funding directly to law enforcement agencies for the City of Gridley to
hire and/or rehire additional career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their
community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
The City of Gridley sought funding in order to replace their ADA van which provides
transportation for low income, disabled, and elderly populations. The van is extremely old
and requires a lot in maintenance and the city cannot afford to continue the service without
funding.
The City of Gridley seeks funding to conduct planning-level assessments at three Cityowned sites to support the future installation of EV charging infrastructure. The Project will
evaluate site feasibility, infrastructure needs, and community priorities through technical
analysis and community engagement to improve equitable access to clean transportation.
Baseball field renovations at Manuel Vierra Park
Funds would be used to build a new road and extend Laurel Street. It would serve the new
school and current/future housing developments.

Grant - Upcoming

Agency

Expected Award

Amount

Date Submitted

Community Resilience Centers

CA Strategic Growth Council TBD

TBD

TBD

Statewide Park Development and Community
Revitalization Program

CA State Parks

TBD

TBD

Emerging
Contaminant Funding

Prop 4: Extreme Heat Grants

CA Water Boards
CA Office of Land Use &
Climate Innovation (LCI) /
CA Natural Resources
Agency (CNRA)

Prop 4: Drinking Water Grants

CA State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)

Prop 4: Clean Energy and Grid Reliability

Prop 4: Wildfire Resilience Funding

CA Energy Commission
(CEC)
CA Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection (CAL
FIRE)

CWSRF Construction Fundinng for Feather River SWRCB

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Awarded Description
SGC’s CRC program will fund new construction and upgrades of neighborhood-level
resilience centers to provide shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies.
The program will also fund year-round services and ongoing programming that build overall
community resilience
The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) is a
competitive grant program creating new parks and new recreation opportunities in
underserved communities across California
Funding for planning, design, and construction projects that address emerging
contaminants in drinking water systems. Potential City projects include treatment and
mitigation measures for arsenic and other regulated contaminants.
Funds local projects that reduce extreme heat impacts through shading, cooling
infrastructure, and nature-based solutions. Eligible projects include a new community
center, shade structures for parks and the sports complex, pavement cooling, and tree
canopy expansion.
Funds water quality and safe drinking water infrastructure projects, administered by the
State Water Resources Control Board. Eligible local projects include well rehabilitation,
sludge removal at the wastewater treatment plant, forcemain replacement, and flood
improvement projects.
Funds distributed clean energy and storage projects to improve grid reliability, administered
by the California Energy Commission. Eligible local projects include transformer
replacements and utility yard improvements and expansions.
Funds wildfire prevention and community protection projects administered by CAL FIRE.
Eligible local projects include evacuation route and street improvements to support safe
evacuations.
Construction funding to replace the City’s existing wastewater forcemain crossing beneath
the Feather River. The project will improve system reliability, reduce risk of infrastructure
failure, and support continued wastewater service for the community.
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) provides funding for infrastructure
projects that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Potential City projects may
include intersection improvements, pedestrian safety enhancements, traffic control
upgrades, and roadway safety measures.
The Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds projects that increase walking and bicycling,
improve safety and mobility for non-motorized users, and enhance access to schools,
parks, transit, and community destinations.

Highway Safety Improvement Program

Caltrans/Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA)

TBD

TBD

TBD

Active Transportation Program

Caltans

TBD

TBD

TBD

Grant - Pending Response

Agency

Expected Award

Amount

Date Submitted

T-Mobile Hometown Grant

Fall 2025

$

50,000.00

6/30/2025

Firehouse Sub Grant
Local Cybersecurity Grant

T-Mobile
Firehouse Sub Safety
Foundation
CalOES

Winter 2025
Spring 2026

$
$

39,832.00
250,000.00

10/9/2025
3/13/2026

Safe Streets and Roads for All: Planning and
Demonstration Grant

Caltrans/FHWA

Winter 2026

$

320,000.00

5/26/2026

CMAQ Funding for Engineering

Caltrans/FHWA

Spring 2027

$

508,000.00

6/24/2026

Awarded Description
The City of Gridley is requesting funds to cover drainage costs associated with the City's
Sports Gridley Complex project.
This grant is intended to fund modernized extrication tools for the Gridley Fire Department.
The current equipment they have is at least 18 years old.
Improve and update cyber security for the City of Gridley
Funding for demonstration and planning activities to equip Gridley with tested evidence,
community engagement, and tailored strategic framework needed to purse ATP, HAIP,
CMAQ, and SS4A Implementation funding.
Federal program funding transportation projects that reduce emissions and congestion,
administered through Caltrans and local MPOs. Local project focus: engineering for Cherry
St. and East Gridley Rd.

City Council Agenda Item #5
Staff Report
Date:

July 20, 2026

To:

Mayor and City Council

From:

Martin Pineda, Finance Director

Subject:

Waste Management Liens

X

Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency

Recommendation
Staff respectfully request the City Council consider and authorize the following:
1. Approve the list provided by Waste Management and authorize staff to lien the
properties.
Background
Waste Management (“WM”) has provided the City of Gridley with a list of delinquent customers
that has a past due balance of 120 days or more. WM has sent 3 separate notices to their
customers in the months of February, March, and April to advise the customer of their delinquent
balance.
The following verbiage is from the contract between the City of Gridley and Waste Management:
“6.6.3. Special Assessment Procedure. During each quarterly billing period, Company
shall determine which Customers (SFD, MFD and Commercial) are ninety (90) days
or more delinquent in payment of their bill. Company shall prepare and mail a bill to
each such Customer indicating that the Customer has incurred a bill that is ninety
(90) days delinquent. Company shall also mail a notice to each affected property
Owner, if not the Customer, advising the Owner that the Customer's tenant has
incurred a bill that is ninety (90) days delinquent, including tenants who have
cancelled their service. Company agrees that it will use the most current data of
property Owners compiled by the County Tax Assessor's Office when mailing such
notices.
Company will mail three (3) notices to delinquent Customers and each affected
property Owner. Such notices shall be mailed in February, March and April, with a
payment due date of June 1st. Company shall provide the City a list of the
delinquent accounts that have not paid. A bill must be past due at least one hundred
twenty ( 120) days and the Company shall exercise reasonable efforts as described in
this Section to achieve collection of the bill prior to passing it on to the City for
placement on the tax rolls. City shall reimburse Company for delinquent payments

that are placed on the tax roll upon collection of those payments from the property
Owner and within thirty {30) days of receipt by the City.”
Additionally, section 8.04.155(B)(4) of the City of Gridley Code of Ordinances allows the Finance
Director to determine the administrative cost of delinquency. The city will be charging a 1%
administrative cost to recoup staff time expenses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this staff report will result in the City reimbursing Waste Management for delinquent
payments, that are placed on the tax roll, collected from the property owner within thirty (30)
days of receipt by the City. The city will then send the list to the county to be placed on the tax
roll.
The city will be adding 1% to each APN to recoup city staff costs per City Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
Waste Management Lien List

RESOLUTION NO.
2026-R-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY
ACCEPTING A REPORT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS AND APPROVING LIENS AND
ASSESSMENTS ON AFFECTED PARCELS FOR SAID COSTS
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.04.155 of the Gridley Municipal Code prescribes the process for collection of
delinquent solid waste charges, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.04.155 failure or refusal to pay fees of solid waste the City may place a
lien and special assessment upon the parcel upon the parcel of real property to which such service was rendered,
the respective parcel owners were duly noticed to abate the nuisances and the requisite public hearing was
conducted by the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City has provided the required requisite notice to the real property owners and noticed a
public hearing to hear any objections on July 20, 2026
WHEREAS, Section 1.09.210 and Section 8.04.155 of the Gridley Municipal Code allows any administrative
penalty costs to be levied against the respective parcels as a special assessment and a lien attaches to each such
parcel.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gridley that the attached
report of costs for solid waste lien on various parcels, Attachment “A”, is confirmed and that a lien and special
assessment be attached to the parcels listed thereon.
BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED that the solid waste liens assessable to various parcels shall be forwarded to
the Butte County Tax Assessor for inclusion on the tax bills of the parcels so indebted, and collected as are all
regular county taxes.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly
introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 20th
day of July 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:

COUNCILMEMBERS

None

NOES:

COUNCILMEMBERS

None

ABSTAIN:

COUNCILMEMBERS

None

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBERS

None

ATTEST:

APPROVE:

__
Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator

____________
Michael W. Farr, Mayor

APN
Lien Amount 1% Admin Charge
010-222-008-000 $
92.61 $
0.93
010-330-067-000 $
99.80 $
1.00
010-152-018-000 $
111.99 $
1.12
009-300-005-000 $
116.00 $
1.16
009-310-022-000 $
117.03 $
1.17
010-340-029-000 $
139.15 $
1.39
010-330-056-000 $
198.29 $
1.98
010-300-039-000 $
123.67 $
1.24
010-062-013-000 $
146.83 $
1.47
009-071-012-000 $
269.82 $
2.70
010-121-010-000 $
280.41 $
2.80
010-330-068-000 $
178.71 $
1.79
010-260-018-000 $
319.58 $
3.20
009-111-006-000 $
212.66 $
2.13
010-360-028-000 $
239.59 $
2.40
009-133-005-000 $
252.21 $
2.52
009-043-006-000 $
247.96 $
2.48
009-240-032-000 $
273.63 $
2.74
010-163-018-000 $
266.20 $
2.66
010-134-002-000 $
400.16 $
4.00
010-260-001-000 $
397.07 $
3.97
009-240-031-000 $
297.27 $
2.97
009-173-005-000 $
298.71 $
2.99
009-220-001-000 $
300.21 $
3.00
010-021-006-000 $
284.29 $
2.84
009-230-050-000 $
302.12 $
3.02
009-143-016-000 $
322.46 $
3.22
009-230-061-000 $
294.29 $
2.94
010-230-046-000 $
352.45 $
3.52
010-320-029-000 $
322.16 $
3.22
010-350-007-000 $
354.74 $
3.55
024-070-018-000 $
349.48 $
3.49
024-070-020-000 $
382.92 $
3.83
009-101-004-000 $
360.78 $
3.61
010-042-006-000 $
405.43 $
4.05
009-300-078-000 $
397.53 $
3.98
009-141-011-000 $
407.46 $
4.07
010-330-009-000 $
526.36 $
5.26
009-111-017-000 $
426.45 $
4.26
009-220-027-000 $
426.01 $
4.26
010-103-004-000 $
411.17 $
4.11
021-270-032-000 $
454.13 $
4.54
010-043-013-000 $
455.29 $
4.55
010-260-051-000 $
424.09 $
4.24
009-250-052-000 $
451.83 $
4.52
010-012-010-000 $
465.32 $
4.65
009-250-039-000 $
459.15 $
4.59
010-031-002-000 $
495.23 $
4.95
009-032-019-000 $
462.66 $
4.63
010-072-011-000 $
498.64 $
4.99
010-330-033-000 $
474.34 $
4.74
009-230-022-000 $
459.58 $
4.60
009-042-010-000 $
472.71 $
4.73
010-280-009-000 $
476.59 $
4.77

009-143-009-000
009-220-057-000
010-103-003-000
010-260-030-000
010-350-004-000
009-250-013-000
010-360-048-000
010-143-008-000
010-340-021-000
010-091-001-000
010-240-015-000
009-101-003-000
010-320-018-000
010-031-010-000
009-250-036-000
009-182-011-000
010-152-015-000
010-310-060-000
009-061-003-000
009-022-007-000
010-310-011-000
010-330-009-000
010-093-013-000
010-143-010-000
009-240-009-000
009-071-011-000
010-162-002-000
010-310-044-000
010-063-008-000
010-081-012-000
010-102-003-000
010-300-029-000
910-029-700-000
009-032-009-000
010-230-009-000
010-101-004-000
010-280-010-000
009-033-011-000
009-173-009-000
009-250-030-000
010-260-013-000
009-173-001-000
009-102-001-000
010-340-011-000
010-022-007-000
009-142-009-000
010-350-030-000
010-022-010-000
009-300-019-000
010-152-021-000
009-192-005-000
010-330-002-000
010-230-055-000
010-102-001-000
010-240-008-000

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$
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$
$
$

500.00
481.05
445.88
495.00
480.49
519.36
540.24
650.86
537.03
602.19
576.61
623.41
614.12
648.79
615.69
680.32
682.24
682.97
750.62
759.65
734.13
756.54
776.34
777.81
801.39
865.64
877.32
914.43
900.44
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
955.57
966.15
951.83
946.36
993.44
995.70
998.08
1,027.60
991.82
951.24
1,007.25
1,012.06
1,050.00
1,080.79
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,100.75

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$
$
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$
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$
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5.00
4.81
4.46
4.95
4.80
5.19
5.40
6.51
5.37
6.02
5.77
6.23
6.14
6.49
6.16
6.80
6.82
6.83
7.51
7.60
7.34
7.57
7.76
7.78
8.01
8.66
8.77
9.14
9.00
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.56
9.66
9.52
9.46
9.93
9.96
9.98
10.28
9.92
9.51
10.07
10.12
10.50
10.81
11.01
11.01
11.01

010-151-023-000
009-054-001-000
010-071-016-000
010-023-012-000
009-220-059-000
010-061-003-000
010-200-005-000
009-103-001-000
009-082-001-000
010-230-032-000
010-300-081-000
010-350-027-000
010-340-039-000
010-310-062-000
009-054-008-000
010-102-002-000
010-230-010-000
010-093-005-000
009-220-060-000
010-112-017-000
009-072-024-000
010-350-010-000
010-222-008-000
010-121-004-000
009-101-003-000
010-260-042-000
009-055-016-000
010-180-015-000
009-133-003-000
010-221-005-000
010-370-042-000
010-111-001-000
009-062-007-000
010-062-010-000
010-063-010-000
010-190-030-000
009-072-022-000
010-034-002-000
010-125-006-000
009-300-077-000
010-330-013-000
009-042-009-000
010-052-010-000
010-093-004-000
009-210-033-000
010-053-013-000
009-173-002-000
024-270-040-000
010-043-014-000
009-230-030-000
010-103-008-000
024-270-001-000
010-063-010-000
009-072-022-000
010-142-002-000

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$
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$
$
$
$
$

1,100.75
1,100.75
1,104.26
1,147.93
1,139.55
1,152.81
1,154.21
1,178.39
1,176.20
1,222.61
1,277.26
1,302.23
1,287.21
1,287.21
1,738.38
1,879.45
2,111.33
40.07
53.78
90.00
128.53
152.08
152.96
147.76
159.83
163.78
202.09
199.81
232.33
240.88
247.98
229.38
332.93
244.78
217.85
236.62
347.20
258.62
139.77
273.25
297.98
287.14
298.60
297.27
298.71
299.36
428.11
354.77
451.75
472.40
361.45
381.21
367.98
503.61
413.55

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
$
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$
$

11.01
11.01
11.04
11.48
11.40
11.53
11.54
11.78
11.76
12.23
12.77
13.02
12.87
12.87
17.38
18.79
21.11
0.40
0.54
0.90
1.29
1.52
1.53
1.48
1.60
1.64
2.02
2.00
2.32
2.41
2.48
2.29
3.33
2.45
2.18
2.37
3.47
2.59
1.40
2.73
2.98
2.87
2.99
2.97
2.99
2.99
4.28
3.55
4.52
4.72
3.61
3.81
3.68
5.04
4.14

010-360-092-000
010-190-010-000
010-161-002-000
009-182-012-000
009-056-008-000
009-105-001-000
010-023-002-000
010-012-002-000
009-111-022-000
009-056-008-000
010-023-002-000
010-161-002-000
009-240-040-000
009-300-062-000
010-161-009-000
009-300-091-000
010-111-006-000
010-360-048-000
010-200-039-000
009-032-019-000
024-270-033-000
010-221-019-000
009-290-054-000
009-102-011-000
010-300-041-000
010-142-003-000
009-012-015-000
024-270-001-000
024-070-005-000
010-180-015-000
010-330-049-000
010-230-041-000
021-270-035-000
009-141-005-000
009-151-002-000
010-062-009-000
010-011-009-000
009-071-001-000
010-240-032-000
009-021-015-000
010-021-009-000
010-300-011-000
010-320-031-000
010-230-042-000
009-220-077-000
010-260-050-000
010-230-022-000
024-060-007-000
010-053-014-000
010-062-001-000
024-060-011-000
009-022-011-000
010-180-024-000
009-121-001-000
009-043-002-000

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401.48
512.67
404.85
411.83
549.37
454.13
440.62
478.69
469.29
477.08
612.21
500.36
635.50
530.31
549.16
523.06
647.28
537.73
556.75
655.08
687.59
623.35
575.68
639.74
630.80
635.00
640.63
630.65
693.87
829.23
935.24
843.83
875.75
896.82
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
1,086.73
975.69
999.71
1,108.86
1,013.63
1,039.88
1,026.90
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,100.75
1,193.37
1,193.97
1,226.94

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4.01
5.13
4.05
4.12
5.49
4.54
4.41
4.79
4.69
4.77
6.12
5.00
6.36
5.30
5.49
5.23
6.47
5.38
5.57
6.55
6.88
6.23
5.76
6.40
6.31
6.35
6.41
6.31
6.94
8.29
9.35
8.44
8.76
8.97
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
10.87
9.76
10.00
11.09
10.14
10.40
10.27
11.01
11.01
11.01
11.01
11.01
11.01
11.93
11.94
12.27

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010-061-004-000
010-230-006-000
009-032-019-000
010-143-001-000
009-112-025-000
021-270-017-000
010-093-003-000
010-083-017-000
010-083-014-000
010-152-018-000
009-093-006-000
009-142-001-000
010-370-041-000
010-170-018-000
010-170-013-000
010-240-018-000
010-300-076-000
009-300-058-000
010-093-001-000
010-062-009-000
010-043-007-000
010-083-017-000
010-012-012-000
024-260-079-000
010-161-002-000
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010-221-014-000
010-012-002-000
010-221-014-000
010-190-010-000
010-103-012-000
009-142-008-000
009-182-012-000
010-122-019-000
009-032-003-000
009-230-031-000
009-201-018-000
009-182-012-000
010-072-010-000
010-240-008-000
009-051-005-000
010-330-025-000

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1,263.07
1,281.82
1,287.21
1,287.21
1,931.13
2,434.42
9,643.77
162.67
294.47
297.82
328.54
355.93
488.93
385.39
605.43
951.83
982.24
1,100.75
1,593.06
2,052.58
34.01
94.50
107.56
139.18
151.27
236.93
133.79
273.51
335.85
271.41
385.85
358.36
748.83
875.75
899.48
951.83
951.83
951.83
951.83
968.79
1,068.95
1,287.21
1,300.77

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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

12.63
12.82
12.87
12.87
19.31
24.34
96.44
1.63
2.94
2.98
3.29
3.56
4.89
3.85
6.05
9.52
9.82
11.01
15.93
20.53
0.34
0.95
1.08
1.39
1.51
2.37
1.34
2.74
3.36
2.71
3.86
3.58
7.49
8.76
8.99
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.52
9.69
10.69
12.87
13.01

Total

$ 180,131.64

$

1,801.32

City Council Agenda Item #6
Staff Report
Date:

July 20, 2026

To:

Mayor and City Council

From:

Martin Pineda, Finance Director

Subject:

One-time $10 credit for paperless utility billing

X

Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency

Recommendation
Staff respectfully request the City Council consider and authorize the following:
1. One-time $10 credit to City of Gridley Utility Customers that opt to receive paperless
billing.
Background
It is recommended to offer a one-time $10 dollar credit towards each resident that has an active
utility account with the City of Gridley. The goal would be to reduce costs moving forward by
offering a one-time credit by having residents receive their utility bill via e-mail instead of paper.
The City of Gridley Finance Department currently bills for Electric, Water, and Sewer. Accounting
for envelope, paper, staff time, and postage, it costs an average of $1.00 to print, verify, prepare,
and mail out each utility bill. FY 2026-2027 costs for printing and billing the utility bills is projected
to cost $38,052.17. If all customers opt into this program, it would cost the city a one-time
payment of $31,730.00. This would eliminate and/or greatly minimize envelope, paper, and
postage costs long term. Current customers that are already receiving paperless bills will
automatically get the $10 one-time credit.

Type
Quatity Price
Window Envelopes 3,173 $
Paper
3,173 $
Staff Time
480 $
Postage
$

365.87
43.51
43.37
Price per Utility Bill

Price per unit
$
0.12
$
0.01
$
0.09
$
0.78
$

1.00

Average Bills/ Month
Monthly Cost
Yearly Cost

3,173.00
$ 3,171.01
$ 38,052.17

Total number of Accounts
$10 One-Time Credit

$ 3,173.00
$ 31,730.00

Its important to note that this will be the most effective if the majority or all the residents opt
to enter into paperless billing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this can result in long-term savings in office expenses.
ATTACHMENTS:
None

City Council Agenda Item #7
Staff Report
X

Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency

Date:

July 20, 2026

To:

Mayor and City Council

From:

Christopher Smith, Principal Planner

Subject:

Local Recommendation of Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designation

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review this report and provide direction on whether to
recommend both eligible census tracts within Gridley — 06007003400 and 06007003502 — to
the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for designation as
Opportunity Zones 2.0 under the Local Authority Recommendation Form process. If the Council
concurs, staff will submit the Local Authority Recommendation Form on the City's behalf prior
to the July 20, 2026 deadline.
BACKGROUND
Opportunity Zones are economically distressed census tracts that, once certified by the U.S.
Secretary of the Treasury, become eligible for preferential federal tax treatment on qualifying
private investment. The program was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and can
support commercial and industrial real estate, housing, infrastructure, and both new and
existing businesses, provided the investment is either “original use” or results in the property
being “substantially improved.”
Public Law 119-21, signed July 4, 2025, made the Opportunity Zones program permanent
(“Opportunity Zones 2.0”) and placed it on a rolling 10-year designation cycle. Most
Opportunity Zones 2.0 provisions — including a new tax benefit structure and a redesignated
map of eligible tracts — apply to investments made on or after January 1, 2027. Existing (pre2027) Opportunity Zone investments continue to be governed by the original rules and are
unaffected. Opportunity Zones 1.0 and 2.0 designations will run concurrently from January 1,
2027 through December 31, 2028, after which the original 1.0 tracts sunset and only 2.0 zones
remain.
Under the new eligibility criteria, a census tract qualifies if its income does not exceed 70% of
the applicable median family income, or if its poverty rate is at least 20% and its income does
not exceed 125% of the applicable median family income. The U.S. Department of the Treasury
released the official statewide list of eligible tracts on April 6, 2026. California may nominate up

to 25% of its 2,469 eligible tracts (a maximum of 618 statewide), and the “contiguous tract”
designation option available under the original program has been eliminated — only tracts that
independently meet the criteria may be nominated.
GO-Biz, in coordination with the Department of Finance (DOF), has opened a local
recommendation process through which cities, counties, special districts, councils of
governments, and tribal governments may recommend eligible tracts within their jurisdiction
for the Governor's consideration. Recommendations are submitted through the Local Authority
Recommendation Form. Local governing body action (resolution or proclamation) is not
required to submit a recommendation, though a link to such action may optionally be included.
GRIDLEY'S ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS
Two census tracts within Gridley appear on Treasury's official Opportunity Zones 2.0 eligible
tract list:
• Census Tract 06007003400
• Census Tract 06007003502
Staff recommends the City recommend both tracts to GO-Biz, in order to preserve the City's
opportunity to compete for designation on both. There is no limit on the number of eligible
tracts a local jurisdiction may recommend, and no penalty or downside to recommending a
tract that is ultimately not selected. Recommending entities may rank their tracts in order of
preference on the form if desired.
PROCESS AND TIMELINE
• June 15, 2026 – GO-Biz began accepting Local Authority Recommendation Form
submissions.
• July 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. – Deadline for local recommendation submissions (moved up
from July 25 to allow more time for the August public comment period).
• August 2026 – DOF and GO-Biz publish a draft list of tracts proposed for nomination,
opening a public comment period during which supporting letters (including from local
legislators) may be submitted.
• September 28, 2026 – Deadline for the Governor's final nominations to U.S. Treasury.
• January 1, 2027 – New Opportunity Zones 2.0 designations take effect for qualifying
investments.
The Local Authority Recommendation Form does not accept attachments; supporting materials
such as letters of support are instead submitted during the August public comment period. GOBiz has indicated it will confirm receipt of the City's submission by email within two business
days.

DISCUSSION: POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO THE CITY
• Access to private capital: Designation allows investors with realized capital gains to direct
equity investment into qualifying projects within the tract, potentially supporting
commercial, industrial, housing, or infrastructure projects in Gridley that might not
otherwise attract outside investment.
• Investor tax incentive, not a City cost: The benefit runs to the investor (through deferral,
and after a 10-year hold, permanent exclusion of gain on appreciation) and does not
require the City to forgo revenue, issue debt, or provide a local match.
• No new administrative burden on the City: Per GO-Biz guidance, cities and other local
jurisdictions have no ongoing reporting requirements associated with an OZ 2.0
designation; reporting obligations fall on investors, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and
project sponsors.
• Alignment with local priorities: The State's stated nomination priorities — poverty
concentration, median family income, rent burden, overcrowding, unemployment, and
alignment with regional/Jobs First economic development objectives — are factors staff
can speak to in the recommendation form to support Gridley's tracts.
• Low downside to applying: There is no cost, minimum commitment, or penalty associated
with submitting a recommendation, whether or not the tract is ultimately selected by the
Governor.
DISCUSSION: FACTORS AND LIMITATIONS TO CONSIDER
• No guarantee of selection: The Governor's Office makes the final nomination decision
based on GO-Biz/DOF evaluation and public comment; there is no minimum or maximum
number of tracts guaranteed to any individual jurisdiction, and the State has indicated
recommendation is not a points-based or formulaic process.
• Delayed effective date: Even if selected, designation would not take effect for investments
until January 1, 2027, so there is no immediate fiscal or development impact from this
recommendation.
• No state-level incentive layered on top (currently): GO-Biz has indicated that, as of this
FAQ, there have been no formal discussions of a state-level conforming tax incentive to
complement the federal program, so the benefit to date is limited to federal tax treatment
for investors.
• Designation alone does not guarantee investment: An OZ designation makes a tract
eligible for favorable tax treatment but does not itself fund or entitle any project;
qualifying investments still must go through the City's normal planning, zoning, and
permitting review.
• Rolling 10-year cycle: Because designations are now permanent and re-evaluated on a 10year cycle rather than a one-time event, the City should expect to revisit this analysis and
recommendation process again in future cycles.
FISCAL IMPACT

None. Submitting a Local Authority Recommendation Form carries no direct cost to the City,
and there are no City reporting obligations associated with a tract subsequently being
designated as an Opportunity Zone.
ATTACHMENTS
• Attachment A: GO-Biz Opportunity Zones 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions (updated 7-82026)
• Attachment B: Map of Census Tracts 06007003400 and 06007003502

Opportunity Zones 2.0 in California
(UPDATED 7-8-2026) Please note that the submission deadline has changed
from July 25, 2026, to July 20, 2026, to allow additional time for the Public
Comment period in August. We encourage all parties to continue preparing
the Local Authority Recommendation form for submission by this revised
deadline. Incomplete forms and submissions received after the deadline will
not be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to Use this FAQ Document:
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The first version of this document was uploaded to the GO-Biz
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Web Page
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/) on June 4, 2026. This
document will continue to be updated as the GO-Biz Regional
Economic Development Initiatives team receives questions through the
Question Submission Form
(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/CNmhbGAkSN) and during webinars
(register for upcoming sessions and view recordings here
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/)).

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Submitted questions will be reviewed and incorporated into future FAQ
updates, as appropriate. A direct response will not be provided. New
content will be added to the end of this document and will be
indicated by the date posted.

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Previously answered questions may have updated answers. Answers
that have been updated will be indicated with “(UPDATED MONTHDAY-YEAR)” before the question.

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Please visit the GO-Biz Opportunity Zones 2.0 Web Page
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/) to ensure you have the
latest version of this document.

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Posted June 4, 2026:
1. What are Opportunity Zones?
Opportunity Zones are economically distressed communities, defined at
the individual census tract level, that are nominated by the governors of
each state and territory, as well as the Mayor of the District of Columbia,
and certified by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury through a delegation of
authority to the Internal Revenue Service. Under certain conditions, new
investments in Opportunity Zones may be eligible for preferential tax
incentives.
Opportunity Zones can be a powerful tool for driving private investment
into underserved communities. The program was established by the Tax
Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on December 22, 2017. Originally created as a
temporary initiative, the incentive was later enhanced and made
permanent under Public Law 119-21, which was passed by the 119th
United States Congress.
To learn more about the program, please visit the IRS Opportunity Zones
FAQ page (https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/opportunity-zonesfrequently-asked-questions).
2. What types of projects can Opportunity Zones finance?
The Opportunity Zone tax incentive can support a wide range of
investments, including commercial and industrial real estate, housing,
infrastructure, and both existing and start-up businesses. For real estate
projects to qualify, the investment must be “original use” or result in the
property being “substantially improved.”
3. What entities are considered investors in the program?
Any corporation or individual with realized capital gains may be eligible to
invest in Opportunity Zones. Eligible capital must be provided as an equity
investment, not debt (though debt may be part of a larger financing
package). Additionally, the investment must be made using recently
realized capital gains to qualify for the associated tax incentives.
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4. What is Opportunity Zones 2.0?
Opportunity Zones 2.0 refers to the permanent renewal and
enhancement of the Opportunity Zones program enacted through Public
Law 119-21 and signed into law on July 4, 2025. Under the original law, the
program was set to expire on December 31, 2026. Section 70421 of the
federal statute makes it a permanent feature of the Internal Revenue
Code while updating eligibility criteria, tax incentives, and compliance
requirements.
5. When did these changes take effect?
Most major changes—including the new tax benefit structure and
redesignated zones—apply to investments made on or after January 1,
2027. However, one provision took effect immediately upon enactment:
the reduced substantial improvement requirement for rural investments
(lowered from 100% to 50%) became effective July 4, 2025.
6. What happens to existing Opportunity Zone investments made
before 2027?
Investments made under the original TCJA Opportunity Zone rules are
unaffected by Section 70421. The prior rules continue to govern those
earlier investments, and the new regulations do not retroactively alter their
tax treatment.
7. Will there be an overlap with Opportunity Zones 1.0 and Opportunity
Zones 2.0?
Yes. See timeline below:
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January 1, 2027 – Opportunity Zones 2.0 map and investment rules
become effective

•

January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028 – Opportunity Zones
1.0 and Opportunity Zones 2.0 maps remain valid
December 31, 2028 – Opportunity Zones 1.0 tracts sunset; only
Opportunity Zones 2.0 zones remain.

•

8. How will Opportunity Zones be designated going forward?
The program now operates on a permanent, rolling 10-year cycle.
Governors must nominate Qualified Opportunity Zones every decade. The
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first round of new designations must occur within a 90-day window
beginning July 1, 2026, subject to U.S. Treasury approval. New designations
take effect for investments made on or after January 1, 2027.
9. How many census tracts can a state designate as Opportunity
Zones?
Governors may nominate up to 25% of their state’s eligible census tracts
as Qualified Opportunity Zones. California has 2,469 eligible census tracts,
so the Governor may nominate a maximum of 618 tracts.
10. Have the eligibility criteria for census tracts changed?
Yes. Opportunity Zones 2.0 tightens the income eligibility threshold. Census
tracts qualify if they meet one of the following:
•
•

Income does not exceed 70% of the applicable median family
income; OR
Poverty rate is at least 20% and income does not exceed 125% of
the applicable median family income.

Note: The U.S. Department of the Treasury determined median family
income for each census tract based on the 2020-2024 American
Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
11. How do I find out if a census tract in my jurisdiction is eligible?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the official list of eligible
census tracts on April 6, 2026. Please see Qualified Opportunity Zones |
U.S. Department of the Treasury (https://home.treasury.gov/policyissues/tax-policy/data-transparency/qualified-opportunity-zones) to see
the official list. You may also consult interactive mapping tools provided by
organizations such as Novogradac
(https://www.policymap.com/embed/widget/12163/DNAOEK4MOFUIAGJ
CCEX7MVRX9IRWBIKG)and the Economic Innovation Group
(https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/c473c71f0704408f934fbdc342
caf1f1) to explore eligible tracts. Please contact us if you need assistance
identifying eligible tracts in your jurisdiction.

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12. Can a tract that is currently an Opportunity Zones 1.0 zone be
recommended for Opportunity Zones 2.0?
Yes, if the tract appears on Treasury's official Opportunity Zones 2.0 eligible
tract list. Existing Opportunity Zones 1.0 tracts are not automatically eligible
or ineligible — each tract must independently meet the new, updated
eligibility criteria under the federal statute. Some Opportunity Zones 1.0
tracts will not qualify under the stricter Opportunity Zones 2.0 standards.
13. Can governors still nominate contiguous census tracts that are not
otherwise eligible?
No. Opportunity Zones 2.0 eliminates the contiguous tract designation
option. Only tracts that independently meet eligibility criteria may be
designated.

Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds
14. What is a Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund?
A Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund is a new investment vehicle
targeting rural communities. It is similar to a standard Qualified
Opportunity Fund but requires investments to be located entirely within
rural areas. A rural area is defined as any area that is not:
•
•

a city or town with a population greater than 50,000
An urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town
with a population greater than 50,000

15. What tax benefit does a Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund provide?
A Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund provides a 30% basis step-up
after a five-year holding period, compared to 10% for a standard
Qualified
Opportunity Fund in a non-rural area. The permanent exclusion of
taxable income on appreciation (new gains) from the Qualified
Opportunity Fund investment after a 10-year holding period applies to
both rural and non-rural QOFs.

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16. Is the substantial improvement threshold different for
rural investments?
Yes. For rural opportunity zones, the substantial improvement
requirement is reduced from 100% to 50% of the purchase price.
17. Are there new reporting requirements for Qualified Opportunity
Funds and Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds?
Yes. Opportunity Zones 2.0 imposes expanded reporting requirements,
including annual reporting on property type, residential units, asset
value, employment, and specific census tracts of investment.

18. Is the State considering state-level Opportunity Zones 2.0
incentives?
At this time, the state has not had formal discussions about state-level
conforming incentives for Opportunity Zones 2.0.
19. How will the State of California select census tracts for nomination?
The state will consider major demographic and other socioeconomic
factors, outlined below, alongside local recommendations (see detail on
process below) to inform California’s proposed census tract nominations.
Those proposed nominations may be further refined through a public
comment period.
20. What are the State’s priorities for census tract nomination?
In evaluating potential census tracts for nomination, California intends to
prioritize a range of considerations, including:
•

Poverty – measures the concentration of residents living below the
poverty line and a primary indicator of economic hardship

•

Median family income - measures how incomes compare to the
surrounding area, capturing both economic disadvantage and
financial capacity
Renter occupancy and rent as a percentage of income - measures
housing cost and availability, based on the share of renter

•

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•

•
•
•

households spending 35 percent or more of income on gross rent,
indicating financial strain
Crowding - reflects constrained housing conditions (more than one
person per room), often driven by limited housing supply or
affordability pressure, and is associated with housing instability and
displacement risk
Unemployment
Geographic equity - considers statewide inclusion of eligible census
tracts
Statewide and regional economic development objectives –
considers economic development priorities, including regional
plans, Jobs First priorities, and business ready sites.

21. (UPDATED 6-15-2026) Will the State of California have a local
engagement process for recommending Opportunity Zones 2.0
census tract designations?
Yes. GO-Biz, in coordination with DOF, has initiated a formal process
allowing local communities to recommend census tracts for the
Governor’s consideration. GO-Biz has published the Local Authority
Recommendation Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/4ykYDGAjba) on
its Opportunity Zone webpage
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/) requesting local partners
to provide responses to specific questions demonstrating how the
recommended census tract includes projects or activities aligned with
regional and statewide economic development priorities.
There will also be a public comment period following the initial
recommendation phase for additional community input.
22. (UPDATED 6-15-2026) How many census tracts can a local partners
recommend?
There is no defined limit on the number of eligible tracts a local
jurisdictional authority may recommend. However, we encourage local
governments to be strategic and prioritize their strongest candidates. The
Governor may nominate no more than 25% of the state's total eligible
census tracts to the U.S. Treasury. If a local partner submits multiple census
tracts for recommendation, they may list their order of preference in the
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Local Authority Recommendation Form. Please see the Local Authority
Recommendation Form Instructions document for additional information.
23. (UPDATED 7-8-2026) When will the application period for census
tract recommendations from local communities take place?
GO-Biz began accepting recommendations via the Local Authority
Recommendation Form on June 15, 2026. The closing date for online
submittals is July 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. Please note that the submission
deadline has changed from July 25, 2026, to July 20, 2026, to allow
additional time for the Public Comment period in August. We encourage all
parties to continue preparing the Local Authority Recommendation Form
for submission by this revised deadline.
The Local Authority Recommendation Form
(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/4ykYDGAjba) is posted on the GO-Biz
Opportunity Zone webpage
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/).
24. (UPDATED 6-15-2026) Which entities are eligible to recommend
census tracts during this initial round of consultation?
Formal census tract recommendations can be submitted by local
jurisdictional authorities:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Cities and municipalities
Counties
Special Districts
Regional Joint Powers Authorities
Councils of Governments
Tribal Governments

It is recommended that other interested community-based parties,
including chambers of commerce and local economic development
organizations, connect and work collaboratively with their local
jurisdictional authorities outlined above. Those wishing to weigh in on the
designations will also have an opportunity in the subsequent public
comment period.
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25. (UPDATED 7-8-2026) Are tribal communities eligible to recommend
census tracts?
California-based federally and non-federally recognized tribes may also
submit census tract recommendations. Equitable treatment of eligible
Native American census tracts is a fundamental consideration in this
process. If multiple tribal governments are within a single census tract, all
respective tribal governments are eligible to recommend the census
tract.
You can view the OZ 2.0 Tribal Communities & Partners Webinar recording
and slide deck on the GO-Biz OZ 2.0 web page
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/).
26. Will the State publish the list of census tracts to be nominated by the
Governor?
Yes. DOF, in partnership with GO-Biz, will publish a draft list of selected
census tracts for nomination. This list will then be open for public comment
in August 2026. Final nominations will be submitted to the U.S. Treasury by
September 28, 2026, and the final list of Opportunity Zones will be posted
on the GO-Biz and DOF websites.
27. Will the State host information-sharing sessions to provide an
overview of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 selection process?
Yes. GO-Biz is hosting a series of informational webinars. Dates and
registration details can be found on the GO-Biz website at Opportunity
Zones in California (https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/).
28. Will the State consider a process for analyzing and nominating
census tracts that are not included on the official eligibility list
published by the U.S. Treasury (commonly referred to as “off-list”
census tracts)? If so, what data or supporting analysis would the
State want to see as part of that evaluation?
The U.S. Treasury is expected to publish specific guidance regarding the
type of data and supporting analyses states must provide in order to
nominate “off-list” census tracts. Treasury has indicated that this
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information will be provided directly to Governors.
At this time, GO-Biz and DOF are awaiting to receive that guidance
before determining whether it will consider nominations for off-list census
tracts as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 selection process.

Added June 15, 2026:
29. (UPDATED 7-10-2026) Does the governing body of the recommending
entity need to approve the recommendation of a census tract via a
Proclamation, Record of Action Taken, or Resolution?
No. The recommending entity may provide a link to a Proclamation, Record
of Action Taken, or Resolution in the Local Authority Recommendation Form,
but it is not required.
Please note that there is no penalty if no action has been taken. If a process
is underway to take an action, you may submit it in this form before the July
20th deadline or during the upcoming Public Comment period. Further
information regarding the Public Comment period will be shared on the GOBiz OZ 2.0 Web Page (https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructuredevelopment/opportunity-zones-in-california/).
30. May recommending entities provide supporting attachments to the
Local Authority Recommendation Form?
No. Attachments cannot be accepted with the Local Authority
Recommendation Form. Supporting documents, such as letters of support,
may be provided during the public comment period.
31. How should recommending entities engage with their legislative
representatives?
We encourage recommending entities to brief their legislative
representatives on their proposed census tracts. Legislative representatives
may then provide a letter of support for the proposed census tracts during
the public comment period.
32. What if 2 or more recommending entities submit forms for the same
census tract?
We encourage local jurisdictional authorities to coordinate their submissions
of census tracts for recommendation. Duplicate submissions for census tracts
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will have no effect on the evaluation of census tracts.
33. Can census tracts not identified on the official Qualified Opportunity
Zones Eligible Tract list by the U.S. Department of Treasury submit a
recommendation?
The state is not accepting “off-list” census tract recommendations at this
time. We will post any updates should the U.S. Department of Treasury
provide new instructions.
34. Will the State indicate how many tracts each jurisdiction can expect to
be nominated within its borders before the nomination window closes?
There will not be a minimum or maximum number of eligible census tracts
that will be nominated for a jurisdiction. Census tracts will be considered for
nomination based on their alignment with the State’s investment priorities
and selection criteria.

Added June 22, 2026:
35. Is there a point system for the Local Authority Recommendation
Form?
No. The evaluation of recommendations submitted through the Local
Authority Recommendation Form encompasses a variety of factors.
Recommendations will be evaluated against the State’s priorities for
census tract nominations (Question 20 of the Frequently Asked Questions
Document). GO-Biz and DOF will provide the Governor’s office with initial
evaluations of all eligible census tracts. In addition to these evaluations,
the Governor’s office will also consider the public input provided in
support of census tracts during the public comment period. The
Governor’s office will ultimately determine which census tracts will be
nominated and submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Added June 29, 2026:
36. The Local Authority Recommendation Form does not include a place
for recommenders to include data related to the State’s priorities for
census tract nominations (Question 20 of the Frequently Asked
Questions Document). Do authorized submitters need to include this
information/relevant data in the form’s open-ended question
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responses?
No. The Department of Finance has all relevant demographic data for each
eligible census tract. Please keep open-ended responses specific to the
question asked.

Added July 8, 2026
37. Does a city have any ongoing reporting requirements or administrative
responsibilities associated with the submittal of census tracts?
No, cities and other local jurisdictions do not have any reporting requirements
if they have a census tract that receives an OZ 2.0 designation. The reporting
requirements apply only to investors, Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs),
and, potentially, project sponsors that benefit from the OZ 2.0 tax incentive.
38. When submitting a Local Authority Recommendation Form, does the
authorized submitter need to use a specific browser?
There is no specific browser requirement to complete the Local Authority
Recommendation Form. The only submitter requirement is that they be
authorized to complete the form on behalf of the eligible recommending
entity. Please submit the form using the contact information affiliated with
your recommending entity.
39. Responses to Questions 27 & 28 of the Local Authority
Recommendation Form may have significant overlap. Is there
guidance on avoiding repetition between these two responses, or is
some overlap expected and acceptable?
Our team recognizes that there may be some overlap in responses across
multiple questions. It is perfectly acceptable to reiterate certain information
in different responses, provided it is relevant to the question being asked.
40. Is there a way to confirm GO-Biz received a recommendation?
The GO-Biz team will confirm receipt within two business days. Please check
for an email from [email protected].

Added July 10, 2026
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Additional instructions have been added to the Local Authority
Recommendation Form Instructions Document. Please review the latest file
on the GO-Biz OZ 2.0 Web Page
(https://business.ca.gov/resources/infrastructure-development/opportunityzones-in-california/).
41. Does a tribe’s headquarters need to be located in the recommended
census tract, or does having historic land in the census tract suffice?
No, Tribal Governments may recommend any census tract that contains
tribal lands under their jurisdiction or ownership. The tribe’s headquarters do
not need to be located in the census tract.
42. Question 19 on the Local Authority Recommendation Form requests a
site address for shovel-ready sites. If no formal address is available,
would an Assessor Parcel Number (APN) be acceptable?
Yes, an Assessor Parcel Number (APN) is acceptable.

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Quarterly Council Report
City of Gridley
Todd W. Farr
Chief of Police

Arrest and Incident Summary Activity for April to June 2026:
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Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Felony Arrests
Felony Crimes Reported
Misdemeanor Crimes

• Total Incidents

Quarterly

Year Total

99
6
88
17
30
93

185
15
159
41
76
193

3,500

7,077

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Battery
Burglary
Deceased Person
Vandalism
Stolen Vehicle
Robbery
Public Intoxication
Medical Aid
Area Checks
Pedestrian Checks
Disturbing the Peace
Animal Calls

13
4
2
14
3
0
5
17
882
109
61
270

20
9
7
35
5
0
14
42
1,946
194
136
553

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Total 911 Calls
Total Accidents
Total Traffic Citations
DUI Arrest
Traffic Stops

549
25
271
8
651

1,078
45
494
21
1,110

Response times for this month are as follows:
Priority 1- Events that involve injury and are life threatening or in progress.
Priority 2- Events that involve property loss or damage.
Priority 3-Events that do not involve injury, threat of life, property loss or damage.
Priority Times:
Priority 1: 3:17 MIN
Priority 2: 3:48 MIN
Priority 3: 3:27 MIN
Overall average response times to all calls for service:
4:01 Min.