City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · January 7, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 7:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Singleton, Payne,
Campion, Crews, Powers.
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, City Clerk Aguire, City Attorney Rudolph, Public Works
Director Winkler, Chief of Police Bowen, Finance Deputy Director Sylvia, Human Resources
Administrator Islas, Community Senior Planner Erias, and Special Projects Administrator Solis.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the video
statement was read by the city clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS - Crews pulled item E-5.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6, excluding item 5 which was pulled for
discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special and regular meetings of December 17, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize Award of a contract to Claybar Engineering, Inc., for design and
engineering services for the Carillion Boulevard/Simmerhorn Road Water Main Improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-01 authorizing the City Manager to
award a contract to Claybar Engineering Inc. for design and engineering services for the Carillion
Boulevard/Simmerhorn Road Water Main Improvements (CIP #53G) in an amount not to exceed
$34,920 and a project contingency of $3,580.
4. SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Building
and Construction and adopting the 2013 Editions of the California Building Standard Codes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2013-07 repealing and amending Chapter
15.04 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Building and Construction and adopting by reference
the 2013: California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code,
California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California
Green Building Code and California Energy Code.
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6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending November, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Singleton, seconded by Campion, the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM #5
5. SUBJECT: Approval of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption and
Construction Agreement for the 2013 Well Rehabilitation Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-02 to: 1) Authorize the filing of a
CEQA Notice of Exemption; 2) authorize execution of construction agreement for the 2013 Well
Rehabilitation Project with the amount of $167,079; 3) appropriate an additional $100,000 from
Water Fund 005 fund balance to CIP #58H to allow contract award; 4) authorize a contingency of
$69,195; 4) authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders within the approved
contingency amount; and 5) authorize the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion
upon satisfactory completion of the project.
Crews asked if it was the old well or new well and Winkler responded that it was the old well.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Payne, Resolution No. 2014-02 was adopted by
a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on use of Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Program/Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open a public hearing regarding the proposed use of the COPS
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding; 2) Take public testimony regarding the
proposed use; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-03.
Bowen gave a staff report. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Crews, Resolution No. 2014-03 was adopted by
a unanimous roll call vote
REGULAR CALENDAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Housing Related Parks (HRP) Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve Resolution No. 2014-04 authorizing staff to submit
an HRP Program Application to the California State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) for an HRP Program Grant, and if the application is approved, authorize staff
to execute a State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents required or
deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the HRP Program Grant, and 2) Provide direction to
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staff on selecting a park for the grant funds
Erias gave a staff report.
Richard Doermann, Galt Youth Baseball, asked council to use the grant funds for Harvey Park. He
wanted to address the current conditions and maintenance needs of the park. Payne said she agreed
with Mr. Doermann and said this could also help with crime issues in the area. She wanted to make
it family friendly and wanted to focus on the Harvey Park area. She discussed a tot lot at the prior
proposed dog park site. Campion generally agreed with the rehabilitation at Harvey Park, but not
tied to the tot lot. He wanted the grant for rehabilitation but wanted the Parks & Recreation
Commission to comment on specifics of the improvements. Payne also asked for additional
lighting at the park with an area for the kids to play.
Crews agreed with the rehabilitation but didn’t want to waste money. He wanted the area cleaned
up with law enforcement and code enforcement. Council asked Solis his opinion and he said either
park would benefit the city. Behrmann said council could determine they wanted the grant for
Harvey and staff could work up some estimates on different amenities for the park. Powers and
Singleton agreed with Harvey Park.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Singleton, seconded by Campion, Harvey Park was selected and
Resolution No. 2014-04 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2. SUBJECT: Resolution approving 2014 annual update to the City of Galt Emergency Operations
Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-05 approving the 2014 Annual
Update to the City of Galt Emergency Operations Plan.
Bowen gave a staff report.
Sergeant Craig Walton discussed changes to the Emergency Operations Center.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Crews, Resolution No. 2014-05 was adopted
by a unanimous roll call vote
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Aguire gave a list of upcoming events.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Behrmann reminded council of the strategic planning workshop on Thursday.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR SINGLETON: Said he was looking forward to 2014.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAYNE: Hoped everyone had a good 2014.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Wished everyone a happy New Year.
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COUNCIL MEMBER CREWS: Asked to revisit and review the big box ordinance. Behrmann said he
was in the process of getting a RFP to review the zoning ordinance which would include the big box
ordinance. He said it would come back at a later date.
MAYOR POWERS: Happy New Year and looking forward to 2014.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 7:48
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
Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Elizabeth Aguire, City Clerk
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014, 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
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION
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
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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 6 be acted on
simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special and regular meetings of December 17, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize Award of a contract to Claybar Engineering, Inc., for design and
engineering services for the Carillion Boulevard/Simmerhorn Road Water Main
Improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a
contract to Claybar Engineering Inc. for design and engineering services for the Carillion
Boulevard/Simmerhorn Road Water Main Improvements (CIP #53G) in an amount not to
exceed $34,920 and a project contingency of $3,580.
4. SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to
Building and Construction and adopting the 2013 Editions of the California Building
Standard Codes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance repealing and amending Chapter 15.04
of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Building and Construction and adopting by reference
the 2013: California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential
Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code,
California Green Building Code and California Energy Code.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of
Exemption and Construction Agreement for the 2013 Well Rehabilitation Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to: 1) Authorize the filing of a CEQA
Notice of Exemption; 2) authorize execution of construction agreement for the 2013 Well
Rehabilitation Project with the amount of $167,079; 3) appropriate an additional $100,000
from Water Fund 005 fund balance to CIP #58H to allow contract award; 4) authorize a
contingency of $69,195; 4) authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders
within the approved contingency amount; and 5) authorize the Public Works Director to file
a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the project.
6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending November, 2013.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
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1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on use of Citizen’s Option for Public Safety
Program/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF).
STAFF REPORT: Bowen
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open a public hearing regarding the proposed use of the
COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding; 2) Take public testimony
regarding the proposed use; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and 4) Adopt the resolution.
G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Housing Related Parks (HRP) Grant Program.
STAFF REPORT: C. Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the resolution authorizing staff to submit an
HRP Program Application to the California State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) for an HRP Program Grant, and if the application is approved,
authorize staff to execute a State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other
documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the HRP Program Grant,
and 2) Provide direction to staff on selecting a park for the grant funds.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2. SUBJECT: Resolution approving 2014 annual update to the City of Galt Emergency
Operations Plan.
STAFF REPORT: Bowen
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the 2014 Annual Update to
the City of Galt Emergency Operations Plan.
H. COMMUNICATION
I. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
J. COMMENTS BY STAFF
K. 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
JANUARY, 2014
January 6 Galt Youth Committee Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
January 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
January 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
January 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
January 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
January 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
January 27 Public Safety Meeting – 6:30 pm - Pescetti Community Room
FEBRUARY, 2014
February 1 GALT WINTER BIRD FESTIVAL
February 3 Galt Youth Committee Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
February 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
February 12 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
February 13 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
February 17 President’s Day – City Offices Closed
February 18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
February 20 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
February 27 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
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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