City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · November 3, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 6:00 pm
The vice-mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion,
and Powers. Absent: Crews.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood and
Human Resource Administrator Islas.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Titles: City Manager, Police Chief and Police Lieutenant.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The council reconvened to open session at 7:00 pm at which
time the city attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The vice-mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion,
and Powers. Absent: Crews.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Rudolph, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Stewart, Human Resources Administrator Islas, Parks & Recreation
Director Solis, Interim Police Chief Drummond, 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
PRESENTATIONS:
1. New Employee Introduction – Rudolph introduced Amie Mendes as the first Economic
Development Manager.
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 October 20, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize the execution of Amendment #3 to Task Order #2 of the Master Task Order
Agreement with West Yost Associates for supplemental consultant services for the WWTP upgrade
project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-86 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to execute Amendment #3 to Task Order #2 of the Master Task Order Agreement with
West Yost Associates for supplemental consultant services in an amount not to exceed
$430,203.00.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Pet Adoption Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report and provide comments.
Rudolph gave the agenda report.
Powers said Supervisor Nottoli would be contributing start-up money and, along with the $15,000
discount in the contract with Sacramento County for animal control services, wanted to move
forward with the Pet Adoption Center. She stated the center would start out as a City/County joint
effort, and in three or four years, the non-profit would start running it.
Sherry Daly thanked Powers for her work with rescuing cats and asked if collected fees from
Sacramento County could be shared with the City to help defray the cost of the proposed center.
Powers asked Council to consider moving forward establishing the non-profit, working on the
memorandum of understanding and locating a facility. She also asked Council to consider
allocating $25,000, during the next budget cycle, for the pet adoption center. Hood said both items
would need to be agendized for a future meeting.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Revision to Building Maintenance Worker Job Description and Galt Public Service
Unit Salary Schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-87 approving the (1) revised Building
Maintenance Worker job description; (2) revised Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU) salary range
adding the Building Maintenance Worker I classification; (3) reclassification of one Building
Maintenance Worker to Building Maintenance Worker II position; and (4) change one approved
part-time position in the Public Works department from a Parks Worker I to a Building
Maintenance Worker I.
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Islas gave the staff report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2015-87 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
3. SUBJECT: Police Lieutenant Salary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2015-88 approving the recommended
salary increase to the position of Police Lieutenant effective December 1, 2015.
Islas gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Powers, adopting Resolution No. 2015-88 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
4. SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2015-09 Amending Sections 8.48.020 and 8.48.030 of the Galt
Municipal Code Related to Smoking.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 2015-09 amending Sections 8.48.020
and 8.48.030 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of smoking outside public
buildings, waive full reading, and continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
Drummond gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, introducing Ordinance No. 2015-09
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
5. SUBJECT: Regulation of Alarm Systems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 5.08 of the Galt Municipal
Code regarding the Regulation of Alarm Systems, waive full reading, and continue to the next
regular meeting for adoption.
Drummond said due to a fee structure discrepancy in the contract with the company providing the
services, he recommended continuing the item to a future meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Settles reviewed the calendar of City meetings and events.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Stewart said at the next Planning Commission meeting they would be
discussing the architectural plans for KB Home and the continued Dry Creek Oaks Senior Facility and
Residential hearing. Rudolph encouraged the community to attend the San Joaquin Delta Community
College meeting on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 5:30 pm in Stockton. He said they would be considering
the location of the North County Campus.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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VICE MAYOR PAYNE: thanked the twenty youth members from the Real Life Church for spreading
wood chips at the Galt Community Garden.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: asked for a report on the Pet Adoption Center.
MAYOR CREWS: Absent.
There being no further business to come before council, the vice-mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:45 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 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.
Titles: City Manager, Police Chief and Police Lieutenant.
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
GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATION:
1. New Employee Introduction – Administration.
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 3 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize the execution of Amendment #3 to Task Order #2 of the Master
Task Order Agreement with West Yost Associates for supplemental consultant services for
the WWTP upgrade project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager
to execute Amendment #3 to Task Order #2 of the Master Task Order Agreement with
West Yost Associates for supplemental consultant services in an amount not to exceed
$430,203.00.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
J. SCHEDULED MATTERS
K. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Pet Adoption Center.
STAFF REPORT: Powers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report and provide comments.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Revision to Building Maintenance Worker Job Description and Galt Public
Service Unit Salary Schedule.
STAFF REPORT: Islas
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the (1) revised Building
Maintenance Worker job description; (2) revised Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU) salary
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range adding the Building Maintenance Worker I classification; (3) reclassification of one
Building Maintenance Worker to Building Maintenance Worker II position; and (4) change
one approved part-time position in the Public Works department from a Parks Worker I to
a Building Maintenance Worker I.
3. SUBJECT: Police Lieutenant Salary.
STAFF REPORT: Islas
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the recommended salary
increase to the position of Police Lieutenant effective December 1, 2015.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
4. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Sections 8.48.020 and 8.48.030 of the Galt Municipal
Code Related to Smoking.
STAFF REPORT: Drummond
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce an ordinance amending Sections 8.48.020 and
8.48.030 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of smoking outside public
buildings, waive full reading, and continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
5. SUBJECT: Regulation of Alarm Systems.
STAFF REPORT: Drummond
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 5.08 of the Galt
Municipal Code regarding the Regulation of Alarm Systems, waive full reading, and
continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
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
NOVEMBER
November 2 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 – City Council Chambers
November 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
November 11 HOLIDAY – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
November 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
November 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
November 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
November 25 & 26 HOLIDAY – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – CANCELLED
DECEMBER
December 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm
December 7 Galt Youth Commission Meeting– 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
December 9 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00pm - Council Chambers
December 10 Planning Commission Meeting – CANCELLED
December 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – Regular Session
December 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
December 24 Commission on Aging Meeting – CANCELLED
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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