City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 1, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 6:15 pm
The mayor called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Campion, Powers
and Crews. Absent: Heuer
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, and Interim City Attorney Yang.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to open session at 7:00 pm at which time
the interim city attorney announced there was no action taken.
The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Campion, Powers
and Crews. Absent: Heuer
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Stewart, Finance Director Kiriu, Human Resources Administrator Islas,
Parks & Recreation Director Solis, Interim Police Chief Drummond, and Public Works Director Winkler.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the city clerk
read the video statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS – None.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. New Employee Introduction –Winkler introduced Alicia Bernardino, Engineering Technician, for
the Public Works Department.
2. Galt Area Historical Society – Community Benefit Funding Grant FYE 2015 - Report on Funds.
Randy Shelton introduced Board Members Janice Reuthinger, Ida Denier and Ron Jacobson.
Shelton gave the report on grant funds and thanked City Council for their support.
3. L’Chayim of Galt. – Community Benefit Funding Grant FYE 2015 – Report on Funds. Angel
Morgan, Vicky Scott and Maja Ilonummi gave the presentation.
4. Traffic Basics and Traffic Calming Tools – Public Works Department. Gwen Owens, Deputy
Public Works Director, gave the presentation.
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Campion had concerns with the truck traffic on Pringle Avenue. Payne asked about sidewalks on Pringle
Avenue leading into the Industrial Park and Winkler said the City was not currently looking at sidewalks.
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.
Gene Davenport was troubled by the amount of potable water used by new development. Winkler said the
City prohibits the use of potable water from the fire hydrants. He said permits were required and they must
drive out to the Wastewater Treatment Plant to use non-potable water.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Government Crime Policy Coverage for City Officers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-07 amending Chapter 2.04 of the Galt
Municipal Code regarding City Officers Generally – Bonds and Oaths.
4. SUBJECT: City Manager Recruitment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the budget change form appropriating $26,000 to fund
the city manager recruitment process.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the City of Galt Non-Disposal Facility Element.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-76 approving Amendment No. 3 to
the City of Galt Non-Disposal Facility Element.
6. SUBJECT: Childhood Cancer Awareness Week Proclamation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proclamation recognizing Childhood Cancer
Awareness Week September 20 – 26, 2015.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Powers, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Heuer
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Crews Discretionary – Military Banner Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the allocation of $900 from Mayor Crews’ discretionary
funds in FYE 2016 budget to go towards the Military Banner Project.
Crews gave the agenda report.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, allocating $900 from Mayor Crews’
discretionary funds in FYE 2016 budget to go towards the Military Banner Project was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote by council members present. Absent: Heuer
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Host Fee Agreement with California Waste Recovery Systems regarding Materials
Recovery and Recycling Facility and Transfer Stations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-77 approving the Host Fee Agreement
with California Waste Recovery Systems regarding the Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility
and Transfer Station, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Rudolph gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Powers, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2015-77
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote by council members present. Absent: Heuer
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Settles reviewed the calendar of City meetings and events.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Stewart said the annexation open house would be held at the Pescetti
Community Room on Thursday, September 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Winkler said the City had a
thirty-eight percent reduction in water usage for the month of August. Drummond met with the new Galt
High School District superintendent. Rudolph introduced Iris Yang, Interim City Attorney from Best, Best
& Krieger.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR PAYNE: thanked staff and the Real Life Church volunteers for the installation of the
playground equipment at Harvey Park.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: asked about the Littleton stove and Winkler said he was meeting
tomorrow at the site and blocking out two and half weeks of time on the calendar to replace the stove.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: enjoyed the Heritage Festival and commended the Parks and
Recreation Department for their work and Public Works for the playground. She thanked Payne and the
committee for the event.
MAYOR CREWS: said the Heritage Festival was a great success.
There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Mark Crews, Mayor Steve Rudolph, Interim City Manager
Barbara Payne, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Dan Drummond, Interim 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, City Clerk Tony Stewart, Community Development Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Kimberly Hood, Interim City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
CLOSED SESSION: 6:15 PM OPEN SESSION: 7:00 PM
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.
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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 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.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case.
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
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1. Roll Call: Council Members: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Video statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. New Employee Introduction – Public Works Department.
2. Galt Area Historical Society – Community Benefit Funding Grant FYE 2015 - Report on
Funds.
3. L’Chayim of Galt. – Community Benefit Funding Grant FYE 2015 – Report on Funds.
4. Traffic Basics and Traffic Calming Tools – Public Works Department.
H. 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.
I. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 6 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Government Crime Policy Coverage for City Officers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-07 amending Chapter 2.04 of
the Galt Municipal Code regarding City Officers Generally – Bonds and Oaths.
4. SUBJECT: City Manager Recruitment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the budget change form appropriating $26,000
to fund the city manager recruitment process.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the City of Galt Non-Disposal Facility
Element.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the
City of Galt Non-Disposal Facility Element.
6. SUBJECT: Childhood Cancer Awareness Week Proclamation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proclamation recognizing Childhood Cancer
Awareness Week September 20 – 26, 2015.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
J. SCHEDULED MATTERS
K. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Crews Discretionary – Military Banner Project.
STAFF REPORT: Crews
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the allocation of $900 from Mayor Crews’
discretionary funds in FYE 2016 budget to go towards the Military Banner Project.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2. SUBJECT: Host Fee Agreement with California Waste Recovery Systems regarding
Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility and Transfer Stations.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Host Fee Agreement
with California Waste Recovery Systems regarding the Materials Recovery and Recycling
Facility and Transfer Station, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
L. COMMUNICATION
M. 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: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews
2. Public Comment
3. Information/Consent Agenda
a. SUBJECT: Minutes of the meeting of February 26, 2015.
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 January – June 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of January - June 2016
(ROPS 15-16B) pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 1484.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
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N. ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT
CITY COUNCIL
O. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
P. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Q. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
DONNA SETTLES, 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
SEPTEMBER 2015
Sept. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Sept. 7 OFFICE CLOSED – LABOR DAY
Sept. 7 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers CANCELLED
Sept. 9 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
Sept. 10 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
Sept. 14 Galt Youth Commission Special Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Sept. 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Sept. 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Sept. 24 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
Sept. 28 Public Safety Meeting – 6:00pm – Pescetti Community Room
OCTOBER, 2015
Oct. 5 Galt Youth Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 6 City Council Study Session – 4:30 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Oct. 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 14 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
Oct. 15 Beautification Committee Meeting - 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
Oct. 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
Oct. 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Ave. – California Room
Oct. 28 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Pescetti Community 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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