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ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 18, 2023
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Hunt
Councilmember Gallier
Councilmember Baugh
Vice-Mayor Neutze
Also present: City Manager Jeff Kiser, Assistant City Manager Liz Cottrell, City Attorney Collin Bogener, Police Chief Jon Poletski and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jim Logan gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mike Gallagher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDENT REPORTS
Daniel Stroup from the Teen Center gave an update on current activities and answered questions from Council. Daniel thanked Council for the opportunity to present to them anc let them know this would be his last meeting
INTRODUCTIONS
Police Chief Jon Poletski introduced newly appointed Lieutenant Michael Hallagan.
Lieutenant Hallagan thanked Council for the opportunity.
Police Chief on Poletski introduced newly appointed Captain Nathan Ramirez. Captain Ramirez thanked Council for the opportunity.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Bob Lewis from Trinity United Methodist Church talked to Council letting them know the Church has changed its name to Anderson Trinity Community Church and invited them to come visit.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Neutze\ Hunt) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the following action.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 2023 and special meeting minutes of June 28, 2023.
in the amount of $513,901.43; Received and filed warrant 29259 to 29317 in the amount of $285,673.43; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $56,113.08; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $56,772.85.
Approved Second Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Community ecreation with Anderson Union High School District, Cascade Union Elementary Scho strict, and Happy Valley Union School Distri
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Neutze, Hunt, Baugh, Gallier and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
ALL NOTICES WERE GIVEN ACCORDING TO LAW
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE REGARDING REZONE 23-01 - 2644 NORTH ST =
TAILS OF RESCUE IN KAHOOTS
Jennifer McDaniel, Director of Operations and Administration, gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
6:23p.m. Public hearing was open.
Jenn Bulmer and Amber Kelly both spoke in favor of the rezone. 6:26p.m. Public hearing was closed.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Gallier), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council approved the proposed CEQA finding and approved of an Ordinance (First Reading) for Rezone 23-01 and set for adoption on August 15, 2023 (Second Reading).
The City Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Gallier, Hunt, Neutze and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A FIRE
IMPACT FEE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ANDERSON Fire Chief Steve Lowe of the Anderson Fire District gave a staff report and invited Consultant Blair Aas of SCI Consulting Group to discuss the report and answer questions from Council.
6:34p.m. Public Hearing was open.
Jill Bennett gave comments and notes for the Mayor to read (see attached) Council addressed questions that were not previously answered by the consultant. 6:26p.m. Public Hearing was closed.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Neutze), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council approved Resolution 23-32 adopting a new Fire Impact Fee for future development within the City of Anderson on behalf of the Anderson Fire Protection District and superseding any existing Fire Impact Fees.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Gallier, Hunt, Neutze and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Liz Cottrell gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
6:51 pm: The Public Hearing was opened. No comments were received. The Public Hearing was closed.
By motion made, seconded (Hunt/Neutze), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council adopted Resolution No. 23-33 confirming the Engineer's Report and levying a 2022-2023 assessment for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-2.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hunt, Neutze, Gallier, Baugh and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
By motion made, seconded (Neutze/Hunt), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council adopted Resolution No. 23-34 confirming the Engineer's Report and levying a 2022-2023 assessment for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2006-1 for the Vineyards at Anderson (aka Skyview).
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Neutze, Hunt, Baugh, Gallier, and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
By motion made, seconded (Gallier/Hunt), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council adopted Resolution 23-35 confirming the Engineer's Report and levying a 2022-2023 assessment for the South Ridge Terrace Unit 1 Landscaping Maintenance District.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallier, Hunt, Neutze, Baugh, and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Hunt), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council adopted Resolution 23-36 confirming the Engineer's Report and levying a 2022-2023 assessment for the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 1-09, Silvergate-Subdivision.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Hunt, Gallier, Neutze and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS
layor Gallagher presented Assistant City Manager Liz Cottrell a Proclamation honoring he i2 hers orsicatice at the City of Anderson City Manager Jeff Kiser also spoke and thanke 7:06 p.m.: The City Council recessed for ten minutes for refreshments. 7:20 p.m.: The City Council reconvened.
REGULAR AGENDA
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
AWARD OF BID FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR CITY OF ANDERSON FOR YEARS ENDING 2023, 2024. AND 2025
Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Liz Cottrell gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Neutze/Baugh) and carried by a 5-0 vote Council voted to award the contract for annual audit services to The Pun Group, for $60,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023, $63,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 and $66,150.00 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Neutze, Baugh, Hunt, Gallier and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PARKING RESTRICTION ON MCCORMICK STREET
Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Hunt/Gallier) and carried by a 5-0 vote Council voted to adopt Resolution 23-37 establishing parking restrictions on each side of McCormick Street.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hunt, Gallier, Neutze, Baugh and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACE ENGINEERING FOR TWO
COMPLETE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD DIVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (DFA) TO REQUEST CLEAN
WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROJECT PLANNING FINANCING FOR A
WWTP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND A COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Hunt) and carried by a 5-0 vote Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with PACE Engineering for two complete Financial Assistance Applications to the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) to request Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) project planning financing for a WWTP Improvement Project and a Collection System Improvement Project.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Hunt, Gallier, Neutze and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A COMPREHENSIVE 5 YEAR WATER RATE STUDY Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
Questions from Jill Bennett were read by Mayor Gallagher.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Hunt) and carried by a 5-0 vote Council directed the Public Works Director to issue a Request for Proposals for a consultant to perform a Comprehensive 5 Year Water Rate Study
7/18/23
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Hunt, Gallier, Neutze and Mayor Gallagher.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Public Comment on Closed Session Items - None.
7:57 p.m.: The City Council convened to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
8.56p.m.: The City Council reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) - Name of Case: Badu v. City of Anderson, Case No. 23CL0096 - Name of Case: Burton v. City of Anderson, Case No. 23CL0123 C.S.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (One Cases) C.S.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUTION
- (Gov't. Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
Mayor Gallagher announced that the Council sat in Closed Session with no reportable action giving direction to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
8:46 p.m.: The City Council adjourned to August 15, 2023.
Ail Lal
Mike Gallagher, Mayo
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk