GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Five items for consideration by the Gridley City Council were reviewed at the Oct. 21 meeting and all were unanimously approved.

The Fire Department Grant Cost Share involves receiving a grant from CAL FIRE to purchase personal protective equipment for volunteer firefighters. The city will contribute a portion of the cost that will not exceed $4,878.

Butte County has developed a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to help reduce long-term risks to people, property and other community assets from future hazards and national disasters such as floods and wildfires. City Council voted to adopt it. Details of the plan can be accessed at www.buttecounty.net/808/Local-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan.

For the State Route 99 Water Relocation Project, the council authorized Gridley Administrator Elisa Arteaga to execute a task order with 4Leaf Inc. This will cover construction inspection services, at a cost of $113,867 and a budget of $125,000.  Councilmember Angel Calderon raised concerns about sidewalks and lighting in the area. Both of those features will be part of the finished project. Calderon also indicated that any work done in the vicinity, such as that of PG&E, needs to be approved by the city first, so that safety concerns can be minimized.

The council then approved the city Cash Investment Policy as previously set forth by Gridley Finance Director Martin Pineda, although he was not present at the meeting.

Finally, the Taxing Agency Compensation Agreements for lots in the Gridley Industrial Park were approved. This action authorizes city staff to negotiate with taxing agencies that receive a share of sales proceeds from former City of Gridley Redevelopment Agency property sales, based on the terms in the agreement.

Aside from the regular council meeting, a study session was held regarding the Right of Way Abandonment of the section of Vermont Street that was turned over to Gridley Unified School District. The meeting was only informational, with no action taken.