City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 16, 2014
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 Administrator
Barbara Payne, Council Member Inez Kiriu, Finance Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Elizabeth Haglund, City Clerk Tony Stewart, Community Development Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, 5:30 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 Section 54956.9(b) - One potential case.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8.
PROPERTY: 213 - 215 4th Street, (APN 150-0211-012 and 015)
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Jason Behrmann, City Manager
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Rueven Epstein and Carol Willmett
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of sale
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: 411 and 417 Fifth Street, (APN 150-1253-001)
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Jason Behrmann, City Manager
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Larry Brand, The Gathering Place, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of sale
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority
of Government Code Section 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Jason Behrmann, Steve Rudolph, Paula Islas
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Department Civilians Assoc. (GPDCA)
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
ELIZABETH HAGLUND, 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 Administrator
Barbara Payne, Council Member Inez Kiriu, Finance Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Elizabeth Haglund, City Clerk Tony Stewart, Community Development Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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:
1. Adult Literacy – Sacramento Public Library Authority.
2. Stormwater Permits and Environmental Protection – Public Works Department.
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.
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E. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 4 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
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1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the closed and regular meetings of September 2, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Approval of a lease with Galt Joint Union High School District for livestock
housing on wastewater treatment plant property.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) authorizing the city manager to
execute a one (1) year lease with the Galt Joint Union High School District with the ability
to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms subject to the lease’s uses, conditions and
insurance coverage; and 2) authorizing the city manager to approve or deny future lease
extensions, subject to the same terms and conditions as specified in the proposed lease.
4. SUBJECT: Authorization of a settlement agreement and supplemental appropriation
related to sidewalk repairs fronting 227-241 South Lincoln Way.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Authorizing the city manager to execute a settlement
agreement and release of claims with Peck Properties, LLC; and 2) Authorizing an increase
of Fund 002 budgeted revenues by $34,095; and 3) Authorizing a supplemental
appropriation of $30,000.00 for professional services within Fund 002.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS
G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY:
1. SUBJECT: Ordinances regarding Use of Parks; Use of Skate Parks; and Camping.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Introduce an ordinance, waive the first reading, and
read by title only an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 12.12 of the Galt Municipal
Code regarding use of parks, and repealing section 9.12.025 regarding city parks curfews.
2) Introduce an ordinance, waive the first reading, and read by title only an ordinance
repealing and replacing Chapter 9.37 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding the use of skate
parks. 3) Introduce an ordinance, waive the first reading, and read by title only an ordinance
adopting Chapter 9.52 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding camping.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Rejection of bids for the Firing Range Phase 1 Improvements and approval of
consultant contract amendments for the Regional Law Enforcement Training Center.
STAFF REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids for construction of
the Firing Range Phase 1 Improvements Project (CIP #58E); and 2) Adopt a resolution
authorizing the city manager to take the following actions related to the Regional Law
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Enforcement Training Center: a) Execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for design
services with URS in the amount of $22,100; and b) Execute Amendment No. 3 to the
agreement for environmental services with Raney Planning & Management in the amount
of $4,095; and c) Authorize funding contingencies of $5,000 for the URS contract and
$1,000 for the Raney contract, to address future contract amendments that may be
necessary to complete Phase 1 of 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 August 4, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
b. SUBJECT: A resolution of the Successor Agency adopting the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule for January – June 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of January - June 2015
(ROPS 14-15B) pursuant to the requirements of Assemble Bill 1484.
c. SUBJECT: Successor Agency Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
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 HAGLUND, 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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REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
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CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER, 2014
Sept. 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Sept. 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Sept. 22 Public Safety Meeting – 6:00pm – Pescetti Community Room
Sept. 25 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
OCTOBER, 2014
Oct. 6 Galt Youth Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Oct. 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 16 Beautification Committee Meeting - 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Oct. 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Oct. 22 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Community Room
Oct. 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Ave. – 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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