City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · February 18, 2014
Minutes
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.
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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
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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.
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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 - 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.
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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
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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 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.
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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.
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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
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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