City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · December 16, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 5:15 pm
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Crews, Payne, Heuer,
Campion. Absent: Powers.
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, City Clerk Haglund, City Attorney Rudolph and Human
Resource Administrator Islas.
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 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)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to and under the authority of Government
Code Section 54957.
a. Clerk Administrator
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 taken.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 7:01
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Haglund
City Clerk
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 7:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer,
Campion and Crews. Absent: Powers
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, City Clerk Haglund, City Attorney Rudolph, Public
Works Director Winkler, Chief of Police Bowen, Finance Director Kiriu, Human Resources Administrator
Islas, Community Development Director Stewart, and Parks & Recreation Director Solis.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited by Cub Pack 84 and
the video statement was read by the city clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS – Payne moved Items E4 and E5 for
discussion. Crews moved Item I1 to after Consent Calendar. Crews tabled Item I2 to the next regular
meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Policy and Random Drug Testing Policy – Paula
Islas, Human Resources Administrator, gave an overview of the program.
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 thanked council for the opportunities the city had provided him.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. SUBJECT: Approval to purchase a Case Backhoe utilizing cooperative purchasing procedures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-106 authorizing the purchase of a
Case 580 Super N. Backhoe from Sonsray Machinery in the amount of $94,878.50 utilizing
cooperative purchasing procedures.
Payne asked Winkler to explain cooperative purchasing procedures.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Heuer, Resolution No. 2014-106 was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. SUBJECT: Approval of the piggy-back purchase of a Tymco Street Sweeper utilizing lease-
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purchase financing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-107 authorizing 1) the piggy-back
purchase of a 2015 Tymco Model 600 Diesel Street Sweeper from GCS Environmental Equipment
Services in the amount of $232,283.31; and 2) the City Manager to execute a lease-purchase
agreement to finance the purchase over a five-year period.
Payne asked Winkler to explain a piggy-back purchase.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Heuer, Resolution No. 2014-107 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 7, excluding items 4 and 5 which were pulled
for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special and regular meetings of November 18, 2014 and December 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 budget adjustments related to replacement of the Littleton Center stoves.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve a supplemental appropriation of $41,000 to the
Littleton Center Renovation (CIP 58A) from unappropriated reserves (Fund 001); and 2) Authorize
the transfer of $19,500 from the Culture and Recreation account #006-2146-751-8095 to the
Littleton Center Renovation (CIP 58A) 006-2146-751-8619.
6. SUBJECT: AB 1600 Developer Impact Fees Annual Financial Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the AB 1600 Developer Impact Fees Annual Financial
Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
7. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending October, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
1. SUBJECT: Commission/Committee Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointments to vacant commission and committee
positions in accordance with city practice.
Haglund said the new Planning Commissioners were LeAnn McFaddin appointed by Crews, Craig
Morris appointed by Powers, and Sherry Daley appointed by Heuer. She said there was one vacancy
to be appointed by Campion.
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Crews appointed Bill Parkin to the Parks & Recreation Commission which left two vacancies to be
appointed by Heuer and Powers. Heuer appointed Fatima Lopes and Crews appointed Fatima
Ortega to the Beautification Committee which left one vacancy to be appointed by Powers. Heuer
appointed Marie Hall and Crews appointed Alvin Roberts to the Commission on Aging which left
one vacancy to be appointed by Powers. Heuer appointed Dave Dahlgren and Crews appointed
Lyle Lagge to the Public Safety Committee which left one vacancy to be appointed by Powers.
Heuer appointed Tony Rutchena and Crews appointed Leeza Klotz which left one vacancy to be
appointed by Powers.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, appointing Fred Goethel to the
Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District for a two-year term was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers
REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Procedural Guidelines – Proposed Amendments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None.
Heuer discussed changing Section 1.3, Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor, to a one-year term.
She said the surrounding communities reorganized every year and she wanted the opportunity to
possibly change the mayor and vice mayor positions. She suggested under Section 1.5, Council
Committees, all persons serving on city committees should be a resident of Galt. Heuer said under
Section 4.7, Communications from the Public, she wanted to increase the time limit to five minutes
under public comment.
Al Baldwin said he was in favor of a two-year mayor.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, changing the mayor’s term to one-
year was rejected by a roll call vote with Heuer and Campion voting in favor, Payne and Crews
voting against and Powers absent.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer amending Section 1.5.9 to read all members of the boards,
commissions and committees be residents of the City of Galt, was seconded by Campion.
Discussion ensued regarding residential requirements. Heuer tabled Section 1.5.9 to a future
meeting.
ACTION: Heuer withdrew her motion.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, changing the three-minute public
comment time limit to five minutes was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members
present. Absent: Powers.
Discussion ensued regarding Section 4.11, Agenda Packets. Direction was given to bring back
Section 4.11 changing the availability of the packet to Thursday.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2. SUBJECT: Amended General Fund fund balance and Reserve Policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014-108 approving the updated General
Fund fund balance and Reserve Policy.
Kiriu gave a staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, Resolution No. 2014-108 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers.
3. SUBJECT: City of Galt Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June
30, 2014; Memorandum on Internal Control and Required Communication for the year ended June
30, 2014; and Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance with Proposition 111 2013-2014
Appropriations Limit Increment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the City of Galt Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014; Memorandum on Internal Control and Required
Communication for the year ended June 30, 2014; and Independent Accountant’s Report on
Compliance with the Proposition 111 2013-2014 Appropriations Limit Increment.
Kiriu gave a staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Campion, accepting the City of Galt
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014;
Memorandum on Internal Control and Required Communication for the year ended June 30, 2014;
and Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance with the Proposition 111 2013-2014
Appropriations Limit Increment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members
present. Absent: Powers.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
2. SUBJECT: Outside Agency Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointments to vacant outside agency positions in
accordance with city practice.
Tabled until the next regular meeting.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler gave a report on the storms that hit the area last week and thanked
staff for the extra preparation.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR PAYNE: Merry Christmas. Thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for the holiday
event and Lighting of the Night.
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COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Happy holidays.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: Was absent.
MAYOR CREWS: Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Thanked staff for the extra preparation in the
event the storms interrupted city services.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 8:38
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Haglund
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Mark Crews, Mayor Jason Behrmann, City Manager
Barbara Payne, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member William Bowen, Police Chief
Lori Heuer, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Administrator
Marylou Powers, 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, DECEMBER 16, 2014, 5:15 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: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority
of Government Code Section 54957.6
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Jason Behrmann, Steve Rudolph, Paula Islas
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to and under the authority of
Government Code Section 54957.
a. Clerk Administrator
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
Mark Crews, Mayor Jason Behrmann, City Manager
Barbara Payne, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member William Bowen, Police Chief
Lori Heuer, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Administrator
Marylou Powers, 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, DECEMBER 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.
____________________________________________________________________________________
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
C. PRESENTATION:
1. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Policy and Random Drug Testing Policy
– Human Resources
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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 8 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 November 18, 2014 and
December 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 budget adjustments related to replacement of the Littleton Center
stoves.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve a supplemental appropriation of $41,000 to
the Littleton Center Renovation (CIP 58A) from unappropriated reserves (Fund 001); and
2) Authorize the transfer of $19,500 from the Culture and Recreation account #006-2146-
751-8095 to the Littleton Center Renovation (CIP 58A) 006-2146-751-8619.
4. SUBJECT: Approval to purchase a Case Backhoe utilizing cooperative purchasing
procedures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Case 580
Super N. Backhoe from Sonsray Machinery in the amount of $94,878.50 utilizing
cooperative purchasing procedures.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of the piggy-back purchase of a Tymco Street Sweeper utilizing
lease-purchase financing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing 1) the piggy-back
purchase of a 2015 Tymco Model 600 Diesel Street Sweeper from GCS Environmental
Equipment Services in the amount of $232,283.31; and 2) the City Manager to execute a
lease-purchase agreement to finance the purchase over a five-year period.
6. SUBJECT: AB 1600 Developer Impact Fees Annual Financial Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the AB 1600 Developer Impact Fees Annual
Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
7. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending October, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
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G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Procedural Guidelines – Proposed Amendments.
STAFF REPORT: Heuer
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2. SUBJECT: Amended General Fund fund balance and Reserve Policy.
STAFF REPORT: Kiriu
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the updated General Fund
fund balance and Reserve Policy.
3. SUBJECT: City of Galt Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year
ended June 30, 2014; Memorandum on Internal Control and Required Communication for
the year ended June 30, 2014; and Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance with
Proposition 111 2013-2014 Appropriations Limit Increment.
STAFF REPORT: Kiriu
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the City of Galt Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014; Memorandum on Internal Control and
Required Communication for the year ended June 30, 2014; and Independent Accountant’s
Report on Compliance with the Proposition 111 2013-2014 Appropriations Limit
Increment.
H. COMMUNICATION:
I. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Commission/Committee Appointments.
STAFF REPORT: Haglund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointments to vacant commission and
committee positions in accordance with city practice.
2. SUBJECT: Outside Agency Appointments.
STAFF REPORT: Haglund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointments to vacant outside agency
positions in accordance with city practice.
J. COMMENTS BY STAFF:
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT
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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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CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
DECEMBER, 2014
Dec. 11 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Dec. 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Dec. 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Dec. 25 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room -
CANCELLED
Dec. 24, 25 CITY OFFICES CLOSED –HOLIDAYS
JANUARY, 2015
Jan. 1 CITY OFFICES CLOSED – NEW YEARS
Jan. 5 Galt Youth Commission– 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Jan. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm
Jan. 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Jan. 14 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00pm - Council Chambers
Jan. 15 HEROES/TONN MEMORIAL DEDICATION – 1:00pm – City Hall
Jan. 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Jan. 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Jan. 22 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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