City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 4:30 pm The mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion, and Crews. Absent: Powers. Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Yang and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Finance Director Kiriu 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. 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. DEPARTMENTAL: 1. SUBJECT: Water Rate Study Session. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation regarding the Water Rate Cost of Service Study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants; and 2) Provide feedback and direction to staff on a preferred approach to revising water rates. Mark Clarkson, Utilities Manager, gave an overview of the water rate study. He introduced, Habib Isaac, Raftelis Financial Consultants, who gave the presentation. Rick Walters said it was not fair to have all users pay the same fixed cost. Jim Klassen objected to starting the meeting early. He asked Council to keep the water rate cost to a minimum so citizens on a fixed income could afford the increase. Dan Jimenez thought the meeting should have started later in the day so more people could attend. He wanted a different percentage used. Campion supported the 50% fixed/50% variable. He wanted to use a fixed Consumer Price Index (CPI) and re-evaluate the rate structure in two years. Heuer asked if the rate increase had to come back to City Council every year and Rudolph said Council could establish rates for a five-year period. Winkler said staff was recommending revenue neutral rates, keeping the CPI adjustment as previously approved in the current rate structure and reviewing the data in a couple of years. Heuer asked what the difference was with the three options presented. Winker said staff tried to be equitable to each customer class and spread the large percent of fixed cost and provide an incentive to conserve water with the variable portion. Heuer supported the 40% fixed/60% variable and Payne agreed. Campion recommended a larger fixed rate and a smaller variable. Rick Walters asked what the advantage was to having water meters and objected to the cost allocation plan as it pertains to water. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2015 PAGE 2 Campion asked when the final rate structure would come back to Council and Winkler said the first meeting in November. Jim Klassen asked if there was a handout on how to read the new meter billing and Winkler replied it should be available online with the next billing cycle. Campion motioned for a 60% fixed/40% variable rate structure. The motion died for lack of a second. Heuer asked for Campion’s motion to be repeated. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, approving a 60% fixed/40% variable rate structure, died due to a tie vote with Payne and Crews dissenting. Absent: Powers Payne motioned for a 40% fixed /60% variable rate structure. The motion died for lack of a second. Campion motioned for a 55% fixed /45% variable rate structure. The motion died for lack of a second. Heuer suggested bringing back two alternatives and continuing the discussion to the second meeting in October. Yang said completing a full report for each alternative would be necessary. ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, approving a 50% fixed/50% variable rate structure, died due to a tie vote with Campion and Crews dissenting. Absent: Powers ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, continuing the discussion to the second meeting in October, bringing back further information for the 60% fixed/40% variable rate structure and the 40% fixed/60% variable rate structure, establishing rates for a five-year period, including the CPI, using the average user and viewing a new meter bill was approved by a unanimous roll call vote by council members present. Absent: Powers. Dan Jimenez asked when the citizens could start protesting the rate structure and Yang explained the Proposition 218 process. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) Significant exposure to litigation: One potential case RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to open session at 7:12 pm at which time the city attorney announced there was no reportable action. There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles City Clerk  CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 7:00 pm The meeting was called to order at 7:12 pm by the mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion, and Crews. Absent: Powers. Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Yang, Community Development Director Stewart, Human Resources Administrator Islas, Interim Police Chief Drummond, and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Finance Director Kiriu and Parks & Recreation Director Solis. 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. Outstanding Service Award – Real Life Church Volunteers. Mayor Crews presented the award to Pastor Jeff McEachron and he accepted on behalf of the volunteers. 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 Items 1 through 3. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted. 3. SUBJECT: Award of contract for design and environmental services for the Transit Operation/Maintenance Center Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-83 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with GHD Inc. for the Transit Operation/Maintenance Center Project (CIP #59D) in the amount of $729,437 for design and environmental consultant services with a $72,900 contingency for unanticipated costs. ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Campion, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers. SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2015 PAGE 2 1. SUBJECT: Skate Park Inspection, Improvements and Expansion. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Defer the skate park improvements and expansion until Walker Park Phase 1B is complete and funds are available. Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, gave the agenda report. Rudolph said staff recommended completing the expansion and then move on to the skate park. Al Baldwin would like the skate park improvements completed. Andrew Klotz said the repairs are necessary. Colton Padletti asked the Council to approve the skate park improvements. Adrian DeVoogd wanted the renovations to the skate park. Exavier Gonzales said the skate park was not safe. JT Bandy said the park was twelve years old and in need of repair. Micah Stevenson asked council to invest in the skate park. Mike Singleton, Police Activities League, was in favor of the skate park improvements. Payne wanted to move forward with the skate park improvements. Campion said he was not prepared to make a decision tonight without further planning. Heuer agreed with Campion. Crews wanted to move forward with rebuilding or improving the skate park. Rudolph suggested deferring the skate park improvements until the bids were returned for the Walker Park Phase 1B Project. ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, deferring the improvements and expansion, directing staff to work with the Parks & Recreation Commission and community to look at the renovations and the expansion of the skate park died, due to a tie with Crews and Payne dissenting. Absent: Powers. ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Crews, moving forward with the proposal for repairs and expansion in the existing location died, due to a tie with Heuer and Campion dissenting. Absent: Powers. Rudolph said if no action were taken, the City would defer the skate park improvements and expansion and continue with the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or a council member could make a motion to continue the item to another meeting when all five council members were present. ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Campion, continuing the item to the next regular meeting was approved by a roll call vote of council members present with Heuer dissenting. Absent: Powers. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: 2. SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2015-08 adding Chapter 8.49 to the Galt Municipal Code relating to Home- Generated Sharps Waste Management. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2015 PAGE 3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 2015-08 adding Chapter 8.49 to the Galt Municipal Code relating to home-generated sharps waste management, waive full reading and continue to the next regular meeting for adoption. Winkler gave the agenda report. John Gordon questioned the ability to return needles to Galt stores unless you showed proof of purchase. Yang said the retailer may require proof of purchase. Rudolph said Galt stores were not obligated to take needles that were not sold by them. Al Baldwin said if you lived in Galt, you should be able to return the needles to Galt retailers. Campion asked the city attorney to investigate if it was legally possible to require retailers to accept all sharps. Heuer was supportive of the ordinance but was concerned it does not include a regulation piece. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, introducing Ordinance No. 2015-08 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Powers. COMMUNICATIONS: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Stewart said he was bringing back an update and recommendation on the annexation at the next meeting. Drummond said Lieutenant Brian Vizussi had retired and Jennifer Gross, Records Supervisor, would be retiring on December 30, 2015. Winkler said permanent delineation on the new Quiet Zone concrete medians would be installed. He said the September water report was short by two-percent. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VICE MAYOR PAYNE: Thanked the Herald 4H Club for working at the Galt Community Garden. COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: None. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: None. COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: Absent. MAYOR CREWS: None. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned by the mayor at 8:42 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles City Clerk