ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Hale
Councilmember Baugh
Councilmember Gallagher
Vice-Mayor Simmons
Mayor Gallier
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Collin Bogener, Police Chief Oliver Collins, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Mike Gallagher gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dan Gallier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDENT REPORTS
A representative from the Teen Center gave an update on current activities.
INTRODUCTIONS
Police Chief Oliver Collins introduced new Sergeant Rajheim Hunt and conducted his swearing in and badge pinning.
PRESENTATION
Police Chief Oliver Collins gave a presentation on the Anderson Police Department Annual Report for 2025.
Anderson Chamber of Commerce Board Member Madison Eason gave an update.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Trudy Schell spoke to Council regarding the Ordinance for cat feeding.
Diana Ramirez gave an update on the organic recycling requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Simmons/Gallagher) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the following action.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2026.
Received and filed warrant 36789 to 36868 in the amount of $274,181.98; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $56,237.21; Received and filed warrant 36869 to 36951 in the amount of $387,257.08; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $296,679.70.
Approved a settlement Agreement with Anderson Hospitality, Inc. in connection with the failure to pay Transient Occupancy Tax for the Best Western Anderson Inn.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with the Shasta Family YMCA (YMCA) to provide the swimming program for the City of Anderson.
Receive Monthly Cash Balances.
Adopted Resolution 26-09 directing the filing of the Annual Reports for Assessment District No. 1993-2, Resolution 26-10 South Ridge Terrace - Unit 1 Landscaping Maintenance District, and Resolution 26-11 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 1-09, Silvergate Subdivision for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
Approved RFQ for On-Call Professional Services A&E 2026-2030.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Simmons, Gallagher, Hale, Baugh and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALL NOTICES WERE GIVEN ACCORDING TO THE LAW.
ZONE AMENDMENT (ZA) 26-01 TO UPDATE CHAPTER 17.44 - COMPREHENSIVE SIGN
ORDINANCE
Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
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By motion made, second (Hale/Baugh) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council adopted the CEQA determination and introduced the Ordinance (first reading) amending Chapters 17.44 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance and set for adoption (second reading) on April 7, 2026.
The City Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hale, Baugh, Simmons, Gallagher and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
FINANCE DIRECTOR
UPDATE SECTION 5.04.260 OF MUNICIPAL CODE - LICENSE-TAX-PAYMENT Finance Director Cindy Wheeler gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council Introduced an Ordinance (First Reading), Amending Section 5.04.260 to the Anderson Municipal Code regulating Business License - General Provisions and set it for enactment on April 7, 2026 (Second Reading)
The City Clerk read the Ordinance by Title Only.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Simmons, Hale, Baugh and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
POLICE
ALLOCATION AND USE OF ZOGG FIRE SETTLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE ZOGG FIRE SETTLEMENT IN FY26/27
Police Chief Oliver Collins gave a staff and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, second (Baugh/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council adopted Resolution 26-12 allocating the use of the Zogg Fire Settlement funds to the Police Department for equipment, training, arson prevention overtime operations, and the partial City Council Meeting
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Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Simmons, Hale, Gallagher and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave an update on April Clean up.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Councilmember Hale made a motion to agendize the social media policy allowing changes to be made. No second was received.
6:35 p.m.: The City Council convened to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
6:49 p.m.: The City Council reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (54957.6)
* Agency designated representatives: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais * Employee organization: APMA
No reportable Action.
C.S.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION * Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): (One Case) The Council voted 5-0 to authorize the City Manager to settle the workers compensation claim of Nathan Ramirez for $150,000.
ADJOURNMENT
6:49 p.m.: The City Council adjourned to April 7,2026.
Dan Gallier, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christy White, City Clerk