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Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · February 18, 2014

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CITY OF GALT MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 5:45 pm The meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Singleton, Payne, Campion, Crews and Powers. Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, Public Works Director Winkler 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. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to and under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9 City of Galt, et al. v. Ana J. Matosantos (Department of Finance), Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 34-2013-80001380. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9. Initiation of litigation: two potential cases. 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Position title: city attorney. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to open session at 7:00 pm at which time the city attorney announced: 1) Approved unanimously to authorize the filing of an appeal; 2) No action to report; and 3) No action to report. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 7:01 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles Deputy City Clerk CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, February 18, 2013, 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, Deputy City Clerk Settles, City Attorney Rudolph, Public Works Director Winkler, Chief of Police Bowen, Finance Director Kiriu, Human Resources Administrator Islas, and Special Projects Administrator Solis. OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the video statement was read by the deputy city clerk. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None. PRESENTATIONS: 1. History Makers Community Center - History Makers Foundation. Pastor James Seiler gave a presentation on the progress of the community center. 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. Boyce Jeffries read a departure letter from an unknown citizen. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 and 2. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meetings of February 4, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted. ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Singleton, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. REGULAR CALENDAR: CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 1. SUBJECT: Galt Gators Swim Team Fee Adjustment. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-12 adjusting registration fees for the Galt Gators Recreational Swim Team; and 2) approve a budget change form appropriating funds to accommodate for the Northern California Swim League Fee increase. Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Singleton, Resolution No. 2014-12 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 2. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014 – Second Quarter Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the informational report. Received the report. POLICE DEPARTMENT 3. SUBJECT: Appropriation of Asset Seizure and Unclaimed Funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the appropriation of Asset Seizure and Unclaimed Funds in the amount of $28,455.38, for the replacement of outdated equipment. Bowen gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Singleton, the appropriation of Asset Seizure and Unclaimed Funds in the amount of $28,455.38 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: 4. SUBJECT: Consultant contract amendment for the Live Oak Pump Station and Force Main Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-13 authorizing the city manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 4 with Stantec Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $140,000 for the Live Oak Pump Station and Force Main Project, CIP No. 56G. Winkler gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Crews, Resolution No. 2014-13 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 5. SUBJECT: Approval of plans and specifications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and authorization to advertise for bids. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-14 providing specific approvals related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project (CIP#53Z): 1) Approve the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project plans and specifications, including: a) Proposed minimum project experience requirements for the general contractor, electrical subcontractor and the system supplier, which must be met by a bidder to be eligible for an award of contract; and b) Proposed bid protest GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 3 procedures to be utilized; 2) Authorize the public works director to make any necessary adjustments to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project plans and specifications prior to or during the bid period; and 3) Direct the public works director to seek public bids for the project. Mark Clarkson, Utilities Manager, gave the presentation. ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, Resolution No. 2014-14 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Settles gave a list of upcoming events. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Behrmann said he would be joined by the mayor in presenting the State of the City Address to the Galt Chamber of Commerce at Brewster’s on Thursday, February 20th. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR SINGLETON: Said the Secretary of State approved the Police Activities League (PAL) non-profit status. COUNCIL MEMBER PAYNE: Nothing. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Said the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) dropped the idea of having a sales increase ballot measure for 2014 and were looking towards 2016. COUNCIL MEMBER CREWS: Attended the Local Government Commission Conference in Denver and said water was a hot topic He asked for a study session on using water resources better. MAYOR POWERS: Said Police Week was the week of May 11th through May 16th in Washington D.C. She said Officer Tonn would be recognized and she was attending as mayor. Powers asked for financial help through city council travel funds. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 8:19 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles Deputy 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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014, 5:45 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to and under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9 City of Galt, et al. v. Ana J. Matosantos (Department of Finance), Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 34-2013-80001380. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 2 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9. Initiation of litigation: two potential cases. 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Position title: city attorney. 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 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, FEBRUARY 18, 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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: 1. History Makers Community Center - History Makers Foundation. 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 GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 2 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 and 2 be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meetings of February 4, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. F. SCHEDULED MATTERS G. REGULAR CALENDAR: CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 1. SUBJECT: Galt Gators Swim Team Fee Adjustment. STAFF REPORT: Solis RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution adjusting registration fees for the Galt Gators Recreational Swim Team; and 2) approve a budget change form appropriating funds to accommodate for the Northern California Swim League Fee increase. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 2. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014 – Second Quarter Update. STAFF REPORT: Kiriu RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the informational report. POLICE DEPARTMENT 3. SUBJECT: Appropriation of Asset Seizure and Unclaimed Funds. STAFF REPORT: Bowen RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the appropriation of Asset Seizure and Unclaimed Funds in the amount of $28,455.38, for the replacement of outdated equipment. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: 4. SUBJECT: Consultant contract amendment for the Live Oak Pump Station and Force Main Project. STAFF REPORT: Winkler RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 4 with Stantec Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $140,000 for the Live Oak Pump Station and Force Main Project, CIP No. 56G. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 3 5. SUBJECT: Approval of plans and specifications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and authorization to advertise for bids. STAFF REPORT: Winkler RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution providing specific approvals related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project (CIP#53Z): 1) Approve the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project plans and specifications, including: a) Proposed minimum project experience requirements for the general contractor, electrical subcontractor and the system supplier, which must be met by a bidder to be eligible for an award of contract; and b) Proposed bid protest procedures to be utilized; 2) Authorize the public works director to make any necessary adjustments to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project plans and specifications prior to or during the bid period; and 3) Direct the public works director to seek public bids for the project. 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 meeting of February 4, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. b. SUBJECT: Successor Agency Warrants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted. c. SUBJECT: A resolution of the Successor Agency adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July – December 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July – December 2014 (ROPS 14-15A) pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 1484. d. SUBJECT: Adoption of Annual Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Galt Redevelopment Agency approving the Successor Agency’s Administrative Budget for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 4 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 5 CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS FEBRUARY, 2014 February 17 CITY OFFICES CLOSED – PRESIDENTS DAY 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 MARCH, 2014 March 3 Galt Youth Committee Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers March 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session March 12 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers March 13 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers March 18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session March 20 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room March 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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