City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 15, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 5:45 pm
The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Campion,
Powers and Crews. Absent: Heuer
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, and Interim City Attorney Hood.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: Economic Development Manager.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d): 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 reportable action.
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.
PRESENTATION:
1. Police Records Presentation – Jennifer Gross, Records and Dispatch Supervisor, gave the
presentation.
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 15, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: City Participation in the California Home Finance Authority Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-78 consenting to inclusion of
properties within the city’s jurisdiction in the California Home Finance Authority PACE Program.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-79 consenting to inclusion of properties within the City’s
jurisdiction into the California Home Finance Authority Community Facilities District No. 2014-1
(Clean Energy) and approving associate membership in the Joint Exercise of Powers Authority
related thereto.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of revised general provisions for construction of public improvements and
delegation of authority for revisions to the City’s standard drawings and special provisions for
public improvement projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-80 approving the revised general
provisions for use with City of Galt construction projects; and authorizing the Public Works
Director to approve revisions or additions to the City’s standard drawings and special provisions
for the construction of public improvements.
6. SUBJECT: Award of contract for the purchase and installation of a prefabricated restroom for the
Harvey Park renovation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-81 to: 1) Authorize the Interim City
Manager to execute an agreement with CXT, Inc. in the amount of $81,478.39 for purchase and
installation of a prefabricated restroom for Harvey Park (CIP #55C) utilizing the cooperative
purchasing mechanism within the City’s Procurement Policy; and 2) Authorize a project
contingency in the amount of $8,147.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, 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: Strategic Plan Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report.
Crews reviewed the update.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Letters to State Legislators in Support of Net Metering.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the letters attached to the agenda
report to Senator Galgiani and Assembly Member Cooper in support of net metering.
Rudolph gave the agenda report. Campion asked that each city council member sign the letters.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Powers, authorizing the signing of the letters
by each city council member in support of net metering was approved by a unanimous roll call vote
by council members present. Absent: Heuer
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Pre-Audit Budget Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the Pre-Audit Fiscal Year End 2014-2015 update as
informational report.
Kiriu gave the agenda report.
ADJOURNED TO SPECIAL MEETING:
DEPARTMENTAL:
1. SUBJECT: Request for additional contingencies for construction and consultant contract
amendments for the Galt Firing Range – Phase I Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-82 authorizing an increase of the
construction and consultant contingencies for the City of Galt Firing Range – Phase I Project (CIP
#58E) and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute contract change orders with Robert
Burns Construction and a contract amendment with Psomas in amounts not to exceed the available
project budget.
Winkler introduced Gwen Owens, Deputy Public Works Director. She gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Powers, adopting Resolution No. 2015-82
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Heuer
RECONVENED TO REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Settles reviewed the calendar of meetings and events.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler said he met with the South County Association of Water Agencies
and discussed ground water issues. Rudolph introduced Kimberly Hood, Interim City Attorney from Best,
Best & Krieger. Rudolph said the City would be participating with both school districts in the third annual
Education Summit on November 5, 2015. Hood thanked City Council for the opportunity to work for the
City of Galt.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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VICE MAYOR PAYNE: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: asked about the progress on the replacement stove at the Littleton
Center. Winkler said construction would take place the last two weeks in November into the first week of
December.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: invited the public out to the Historical Society’s Car Show Event at
McFarland Ranch on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
MAYOR CREWS: applauded the community and Police Department for the donations for the Butte Fire
and Valley Fire victims.
There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:54 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Mark Crews, Mayor Steven 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 15, 2015
CLOSED SESSION: 5:45 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: Economic Development Manager.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d): One
potential case.
GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
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. PRESENTATION:
1. Police Records Presentation – Police 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 September 1, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 15, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: City Participation in the California Home Finance Authority Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution consenting to inclusion of
properties within the city’s jurisdiction in the California Home Finance Authority PACE
Program. 2) Adopt a resolution consenting to inclusion of properties within the City’s
jurisdiction into the California Home Finance Authority Community Facilities District No.
2014-1 (Clean Energy) and approving associate membership in the Joint Exercise of
Powers Authority related thereto.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of revised general provisions for construction of public
improvements and delegation of authority for revisions to the City’s standard drawings and
special provisions for public improvement projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the revised general
provisions for use with City of Galt construction projects; and authorizing the Public Works
Director to approve revisions or additions to the City’s standard drawings and special
provisions for the construction of public improvements.
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6. SUBJECT: Award of contract for the purchase and installation of a prefabricated restroom
for the Harvey Park renovation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to: 1) Authorize the Interim City
Manager to execute an agreement with CXT, Inc. in the amount of $81,478.39 for purchase
and installation of a prefabricated restroom for Harvey Park (CIP #55C) utilizing the
cooperative purchasing mechanism within the City’s Procurement Policy; and 2) Authorize
a project contingency in the amount of $8,147.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
J. SCHEDULED MATTERS
K. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Update.
STAFF REPORT: Crews
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Letters to State Legislators in Support of Net Metering.
STAFF REPORT: Rudolph
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letters to Senator
Galgiani and Assembly Member Cooper in support of net metering.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Pre-Audit Budget Update.
STAFF REPORT: Kiriu
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the Pre-Audit Fiscal Year End 2014-2015 update
as informational report.
L. COMMUNICATION
M. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
N. COMMENTS BY STAFF
O. 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. 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.
CITY OF GALT
Mark Crews, Mayor Steven Rudolph, Interim City Manager
Barbara Payne, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Daniel 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
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, 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.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
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 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 city clerk.
C. DEPARTMENTAL:
1. SUBJECT: Request for additional contingencies for construction and consultant contract
amendments for the Galt Firing Range – Phase I Project.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing an increase of the construction and
consultant contingencies for the City of Galt Firing Range – Phase I Project (CIP #58E) and
authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute contract change orders with Robert Burns
Construction and a contract amendment with Psomas in amounts not to exceed the available project
budget.
D. ADJOURNMENT
DONNA SETTLES, CITY CLERK: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Special Galt City Council Meeting was
posted in the following listed sites before the close of business at 5:30 pm on the Monday 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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