City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · January 6, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 6:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer,
Campion, Powers, and Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Behrmann, Deputy City Clerk Settles, 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.
ADJOURNED TO SPECIAL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9
a. Name of case: City of Galt v. 7 Star LLC, et al, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-
2014-00173138
2. 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)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to and under the authority of Government
Code Section 54957.
a. Clerk Administrator
RECONVENED TO SPECIAL OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to the special open session at
7:00 pm at which time the city attorney announced there was no action taken in closed session.
1. SUBJECT: Sale of real property located at 411 and 417 Fifth Street, Galt, CA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the sale of real property located at
411 and 417 Fifth Street, Galt, CA.
Rudolph gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, Resolution No. 2015-01was approved by
a unanimous roll call vote.
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, January 6, 2015, 7:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer,
Campion, Powers and Crews.
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, Community Development Director Stewart, and Parks & Recreation Director Solis.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited by Boy Scout Troop
119 and the video statement was read by the clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS - None
PRESENTATIONS:
1. New Employee Introductions – Public Works Department introduced Michelle Abraham,
Maintenance Worker, and Kathy Glasgow, Administrative Assistant. Community Development
Department introduced Tina Barclay, Administrative Assistant, and Ross Lavato, Building
Inspector.
2. Oaths of Office – Newly appointed police officers. Michael Little, Johnathon Weiler, Young
Hammack, Kyle Dedriksen, Daniel Callison were sworn into their new positions.
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 five minute time limit to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Item 1 and Item 2.
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Cosumnes Community Services District (CCSD) Development Impact Fee Annual
Adjustment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-01 approving a California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption and approving the annual adjustment to the CCSD
development impact fees.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Powers, seconded by Campion, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on use of Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services Funding (SLESF) Funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open a public hearing regarding the proposed COPS
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding; 2) Take public testimony regarding the
proposed use; 3) Close the public hearing; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-02.
Bowen gave the staff report.
Crews opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Powers, Resolution No. 2015-02 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Vacant Elected City Clerk Position.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Determine whether to fill the vacant elected city clerk position
by appointment or election and 2) If the position is to be filled by appointment, make an
appointment or provide direction to staff regarding the desired method of selecting an appointment.
Rudolph gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, appointing Donna Settles to the elected
city clerk position was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Appointment of Clerk Administrator.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-03 approving the employment
agreement with Donna Settles, appointing her to the position of Clerk Administrator; 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2015-04 eliminating the Deputy City Clerk position and authorizing a full-time
office assistant position.
Rudolph gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Powers, Resolution No. 2015-03 and
Resolution No. 2015-04 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Crews called for a brief intermission while Rudolph administered the oath of office to Settles.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Award of contract for the Railroad Quiet Zone Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-05 to: 1) Authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with All-American Construction, Inc. in the amount of $266,283.00 for the
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construction of the Railroad Quiet Zone (CIP No. 50J); 2) Authorize a project contingency in the
amount of $12,491; and 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and
issue the Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
Gwen Owens, Deputy Public Works Director, gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Powers, Resolution No. 2015-05 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
1. SUBJECT: Commission/Committee Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appointments to vacant positions on city commission and
committees by individual council members in accordance with city practice.
Settles gave the staff report.
Heuer appointed Kelly Keagy and Powers appointed Joseph Bitondo to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Powers appointed Thurman Roberts to the Commission on Aging and Lupe Flores to
the Galt Youth Commission. Powers requested the City Clerk’s Office to advertise for letters of
interest for the vacant positions on the Beautification and Public Safety Committees.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, appointing Sherry Darchuk as the
alternate member to the Commission on Aging was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Outside Agency Appointments and Appointments by the Entirety of the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the matrix and make appointments as necessary and in
accordance with city practice.
Settles gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, appointing Marylou Powers to the
Public Safety Committee was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, appointing Mark Crews to the Public
Safety Committee was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, appointing Daniel Denier to the Historic
Preservation Advisory Committee as the business owner member was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, appointing Shawn Farmer to the
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee as the member at large was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Powers, appointing Curt Campion to the City
and Schools Together (CAST) was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Payne, appointing Lori Heuer to the alternate
position on the CAST Committee was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Powers, seconded by Crews, appointing Curt Campion to the
Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD 2X2) was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Payne, appointing Marylou Powers to the
Chamber Economic Development Task Force was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler said the city used thirty percent less water this December as compared
to December, 2013 and it was a 15 year low for the community. Behrmann reported the city received over
200 responses to the strategic planning survey and invited everyone to attend the Tonn Memorial Dedication
next Thursday. Settles reviewed the calendar of city events.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR PAYNE: Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: Congratulated Settles on her appointments by City Council. She would
be attending the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento Wednesday through Friday of next
week. She was disappointed she would miss the Tonn Memorial Dedication.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: Said her great nephew starts the police academy tomorrow.
MAYOR CREWS: Invited the community out to the Tonn Memorial Dedication.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at
7:58 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
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
Donna Settles, Deputy City Clerk Tony Stewart, Community Development Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney AGENDA
AMENDED SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015, 6:00 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:
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9
a. Name of case: City of Galt v. 7 Star LLC, et al, Sacramento Superior Court Case
No. 34-2014-00173138
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2. 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)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to and under the authority of
Government Code Section 54957.
a. Clerk Administrator
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
1. SUBJECT: Sale of real property located at 411 and 417 Fifth Street, Galt, CA.
STAFF REPORT: Behrmann
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the sale of real property
located at 411 and 417 Fifth Street, Galt, CA.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
DONNA SETTLES, DEPUTY 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
Donna Settles, Deputy 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, JANUARY 6, 2015, 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 five 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 by Boy Scout Troop 119
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. New Employee Introductions.
2. Oaths of Office – Newly appointed police officers.
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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 five 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: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Cosumnes Community Services District (CCSD) Development Impact Fee
Annual Adjustment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption and approving the annual adjustment to the CCSD
development impact fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on use of Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding (SLESF) Funds.
STAFF REPORT: Bowen
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open a public hearing regarding the proposed 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:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Vacant Elected City Clerk Position.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Determine whether to fill the vacant elected city clerk
position by appointment or election and 2) If the position is to be filled by appointment,
make an appointment or provide direction to staff regarding the desired method of selecting
an appointment.
2. SUBJECT: Appointment of Clerk Administrator.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the employment
agreement with Donna Settles, appointing her to the position of Clerk Administrator; 2)
Adopt a resolution eliminating the Deputy City Clerk position and authorizing a full-time
office assistant position.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Award of contract for the Railroad Quiet Zone Project.
STAFF REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to: 1) Authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with All-American Construction, Inc. in the amount of $266,283.00 for
the construction of the Railroad Quiet Zone (CIP No. 50J); 2) Authorize a project
contingency in the amount of $12,491; and 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to
accept the improvements and issue the Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion
of the work.
H. COMMUNICATION:
I. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Commission/Committee Appointments.
STAFF REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appointments to vacant positions on city commission and
committees by individual council members in accordance with city practice.
2. SUBJECT: Outside Agency Appointments and Appointments by the Entirety of the City
Council.
STAFF REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the matrix and make appointments as necessary
and in accordance with city practice.
J. COMMENTS BY STAFF
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
DONNA SETTLES, DEPUTY 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, 2015
Jan. 1 CITY OFFICES CLOSED – NEW YEAR’S DAY
Jan. 5 Galt Youth Commission– 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Jan. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
Jan. 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 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. 19 CITY OFFICES CLOSED – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Jan. 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
Jan. 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
FEBRUARY, 2015
February 2 Galt Youth Commission – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
February 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
February 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
February 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
February 16 CITY CLOSED – PRESIDENTS DAY
February 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 PM – Council Chambers
February 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
February 26 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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