City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · October 15, 2013
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 6:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the vice mayor. Council Members present: Singleton,
Payne, Campion, and Crews. Absent: Powers.
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, City Clerk Aguire, and City Attorney Rudolph.
PUBLIC COMMENTS The clerk announced that under Government Code Section 54954.3, members
of the audience could address the council on any agenda item before or during the council's consideration
of the item. She advised the location of the speaker sheets, asked that speaker sheets be presented to the
clerk prior to addressing council and advised that each person had a three minute time limit.
Gary McEnerney had concerns about the widening of Twin Cities Road and access to his driveway. He
said it was a safety issue and all he wanted was safe access. He invited council to look at the driveway
access.
ADJOURN TO SPECIAL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 - One potential case.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
section 54957 - City Manager
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to open session at 7:00 pm at which
time the city attorney announced there was no action to report.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the vice mayor at
7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Aguire
City Clerk
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 7:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm by the vice mayor. Council Members present: Singleton,
Payne, Campion, Crews. Absent: Powers.
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, City Clerk Aguire, City Attorney Rudolph, Public
Works Director Winkler, Chief of Police Bowen, Finance Director Kiriu, Community Development
Director Kiriu.
Absent: Human Resources Administrator Islas and Special Projects Administrator Solis.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited by Boy Scout
Troop 119 and the video statement was read by the city clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS – Payne pulled E-5 for discussion and
Aguire moved the Successor Agency to convene after item F-1.
PRESENTATION:
1. SUBJECT: Eastview Specific Plan and Annexation Project Conceptual Review.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and comment on the conceptual Eastview Specific Plan land
use/circulation plan and themes and then direct staff to proceed with processing of the required
entitlements.
Erias gave a report and introduced Sam Beltri.
Sam Beltri, SunCal, said they were happy to get the project started.
Ben French, Frazi, gave an overview of the Eastview project.
Mark Lenning, Vita, reviewed the details of the project and explained how it fit into the
community. Campion thought it was a good start and council agreed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - The clerk announced that members of the audience could address the council
on any matter which is not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction. She advised the
location of the speaker sheets, asked that speaker sheets be presented to the clerk prior to addressing
council and advised that each person would have a three minute time limit to speak.
Al Baldwin asked about the Liberty Ranch high school annexation. Behrmann answered a few questions
and said it was up to the high school.
Clayton Henke said he installed his driveway in 1980 and there were a safety issues because of the
location of the driveway which faces with Fermoy dead ending into his property. He said he put his
driveway in the wrong place a long time ago. He invited everyone to go eastbound on Twin Cities into is
driveway, then leave the driveway heading east. He said they were at a standstill because the city
expanded.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 5, excluding item #5which was pulled for
discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the meeting of September 17, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending August, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for South County Transit Link (SCT/Link)
sharing of Responsibilities and Costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-71 authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Sacramento County for South County Transit
Link (SCT/Link) sharing of Responsibilities and Costs.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM #5
5. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – July to September 30, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the first quarter CIP status report.
Payne asked for an update of the Quiet Zones. Winkler gave an update.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Chapter 18.74 Reasonable Accommodation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony, and 2)
Introduce Ordinance No. 2013-05, waive full reading, adding Chapter 18.74 Reasonable
Accommodation.
Erias gave a staff report. Rudolph added to waive the full reading of the ordinance. Campion
asked about who was qualified and Rudolph said it was defined from the Federal Fair Housing
Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The vice mayor opened the public
hearing. Hearing no comments, the vice mayor closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, Ordinance No. 2013-05 was
introduced by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers.
2. SUBJECT: Approval of Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Capital Improvement
Projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-72 consenting to the expenditure of
tax increment funds for public improvements and public facilities related to the provision of fire
protection and emergency medical services by the Cosumnes Community Services District and
adopting findings required by Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679.
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Rudolph gave a staff report. The vice mayor opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments,
the vice mayor closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, Resolution No. 2013-72 was adopted
by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers.
REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report.
Council received the report.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2. SUBJECT: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report, solicit public comment and provide any
comments for consideration by the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Committee prior to adoption.
Behrmann gave a report and introduced Audrey Taylor, Chapin Concepts. She gave a report and
discussed the economic development vision. She reviewed the priority initiatives, rankings and
the goals.
Al Baldwin asked about parking for old town and said there should be a round table in old town
for visitors. He said it worked for Folsom. Payne asked about grants and Behrmann said
typically funding usually had to have businesses tied to it.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Time extension consideration for Temporary Fee Reduction Incentive Program for
Single Family Residential Homes (Infill).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Take no action and allow the current program to expire on
November 4, 2013. Homebuilders must submit complete building permit applications and pay
appropriate plan check fees on or before November 4, 2013 to be eligible for a fee reduction
under the current program.
S. Kiriu gave a staff report. Aguire read letters of support to extend the program from Terry
Parker Owning, Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Task Force, and Pacific Union
Homes.
Mike Guttridge supported extending the fee reduction program.
Laura Brandon supported extending the fee reduction program an additional six months.
Payne said she supported a six month extension. Campion thought about removing the Policy
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Document Fee from the fee waiver because it was general fund. S. Kiriu reviewed the calendar
for the program running the full two years. Crews said it was not the time to change the direction
of the program. He wanted to at least extend the program until the end of the year but really
wanted to extend it for another six months. Singleton supported a six month extension. Rudolph
modified the resolution as follows:
Item 1 – determined fee reduction program extended to May 1, 2014 at the close of business; Item
2 would be stricken; Item 3 would remain the same; Item 4 - building permit application would
be submitted by May 1, 2014; Item 5 – Obtain a building permit by July 15, 2014; Item 6 would
remain the same; and, Item 7 would remain the same.
ACTION: Payne moved to adopt the Resolution No. 2013-73 as amended, seconded by Crews.
MOTION TO AMEND – Campion moved to extend the program for six months with the
exception of the Policy Document fee. The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION: Resolution No. 2013-73 as amended was adopted with Campion dissenting and
Powers absent.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Aguire gave a list of upcoming events and then invited everyone to “like”
the City of Galt’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofgalt.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR SINGLETON: Attended a motorcycle ride for the Kevin Tonn/Heroes Memorial and
said the ride raised approximately $2,900. He asked everyone to have a safe Halloween.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAYNE: Returned from a summit on preventing childhood obesity. She gave
statistics from her summit that were alarming and asked to share the information at the next CAST
meeting. Council agreed. She attended a First 5 meeting and brought back information regarding
Sacramento Covered.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Attended the STA meeting and said they were looking at a ballot
Measure and said they would be doing some polling. They would receive the results near the beginning
of the year which he would share.
COUNCIL MEMBER CREWS: Said there would be an Unmet Transit meeting on October. 23rd at
2:00pm.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the vice mayor at
9:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Aguire
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Marylou Powers, Mayor Jason Behrmann, City Manager
Mike Singleton, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member William Bowen, Police Chief
Mark Crews, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Admin.
Barbara Payne, Council Member Inez Kiriu, Finance Director
Sandy Kiriu, Comm. Dev. Director
Elizabeth Aguire, City Clerk Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013, 6:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker Request Sheets are provided on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers. If you wish to
address the council during the meeting, please complete a speaker sheet and give it to the city clerk. A maximum of three
minutes is allowed for each speaker.
NOTE. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 209-366-7130, 380 Civic Drive, at least two days prior
to the meeting.
NOTE. Public records, including writings relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting and
distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 380
Civic Drive, Galt, California.
NOTE. Please turn off all cell phones during the council meeting.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Singleton, Payne, Campion, Crews, Powers
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on any agenda item before or during consideration of the item. Speakers shall
restrict their comments to a maximum of three minutes. Please fill out a speaker sheet located on the
table inside the entrances to the council chambers and forward the completed speaker sheet to the city
clerk.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 - One
potential case.
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2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code section 54957 - City Manager
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
ELIZABETH AGUIRE, CITY CLERK: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Galt City Council Meeting
was posted in the following listed sites before the close of business at 5:00 pm on the Friday preceding the
meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive;
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way; and
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue.
CITY OF GALT
Marylou Powers, Mayor Jason Behrmann, City Manager
Mike Singleton, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member William Bowen, Police Chief
Mark Crews, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Admin.
Barbara Payne, Council Member Inez Kiriu, Finance Director
Sandy Kiriu, Community Dev. Dir.
Elizabeth Aguire, City Clerk Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013, 7:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker Request Sheets are provided on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers. If you wish
to address the council during the meeting, please complete a speaker sheet and give it to the city clerk. A maximum
of three minutes is allowed for each speaker.
NOTE: If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 209-366-7130, 380 Civic Drive, at least two days
prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Public records, including writings relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting and
distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 380
Civic Drive, Galt, California.
NOTE: Please turn off all cell phones during the council meeting.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Singleton, Payne, Campion, Crews, Powers.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute by Boy Scout Troop 119
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION:
1. SUBJECT: Eastview Specific Plan and Annexation Project Conceptual Review.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and comment on the conceptual Eastview Specific
Plan land use/circulation plan and themes and then direct staff to proceed with processing
of the required entitlements.
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on non-agenda items. Speakers may address council on any agenda item
during consideration of the item. Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and limit comments to a maximum of three
minutes. Please fill out a speaker sheet located on the table inside the entrances to the council
chambers and forward the completed speaker sheet to the clerk.
E. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 5 be
acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council
member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the meeting of September 17, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending August, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for South County Transit Link
(SCT/Link) sharing of Responsibilities and Costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Sacramento County for South County
Transit Link (SCT/Link) sharing of Responsibilities and Costs.
5. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – July to September 30, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the first quarter CIP status report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
1. SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Chapter 18.74 Reasonable
Accommodation.
STAFF REPORT: S. Kiriu
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony, and 2)
Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 18.74 Reasonable Accommodation.
2. SUBJECT: Approval of Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Capital
Improvement Projects.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution consenting to the expenditure of tax
increment funds for public improvements and public facilities related to the provision of
fire protection and emergency medical services by the Cosumnes Community Services
District and adopting findings required by Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and
33679.
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G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan.
STAFF REPORT: Powers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2. SUBJECT: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
STAFF REPORT: Behrmann
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report, solicit public comment and provide
any comments for consideration by the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) Committee prior to adoption.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Time extension consideration for Temporary Fee Reduction Incentive
Program for Single Family Residential Homes (Infill).
STAFF REPORT: S. Kiriu
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Take no action and allow the current program to expire
on November 4, 2013. Homebuilders must submit complete building permit applications
and pay appropriate plan check fees on or before November 4, 2013 to be eligible for a
fee reduction under the current program.
H. COMMUNICATION
I. ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY:
AGENDA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Roll Call: Board Members: Singleton, Payne, Campion, Crews, Powers.
2. Public Comment
3. Information/Consent Agenda
a. SUBJECT: Minutes of the September 17, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
b. SUBJECT: Successor Agency Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
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4. Scheduled Matters:
1. SUBJECT: Approval of Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Capital
Improvement Projects.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency to
the Former Galt Redevelopment Agency authorizing the expenditure of tax
increment funds for public improvements and public facilities related to the
provision of fire protection and emergency medical services by the Cosumnes
Community Services District and adopting findings required by Health and
Safety Code Section 33445 and 33679.
J. ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT
CITY COUNCIL
K. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
L. COMMENTS BY STAFF
M. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
ELIZABETH AGUIRE, CITY CLERK: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Galt City Council
Meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 5:00 pm on the Friday preceding the meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive;
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way; and
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue.
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CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
OCTOBER
Oct. 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Oct. 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – CANCELLED
Oct. 24 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4 Galt City Council Youth Committee– 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Nov. 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Nov. 11 HOLIDAY – VETERAN’S DAY – City Offices Closed
Nov. 13 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00pm - Council Chambers
Nov. 14 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
Nov. 18 Public Safety Meeting – 6:00 pm – Pescetti Room Police Department
Nov. 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Nov. 21 Beautification Committee Meeting –
Nov. 27-28 HOLIDAY – THANKSGIVING – City Offices Closed
Nov. 28 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue –
California Room - CANCELLED
ALL CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED FRIDAYS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Disclaimer – The dates and times of the meetings shown are accurate as of the date of posting. Please
contact the City Clerk’s office for verification.
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