ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 16, 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, Public Work Director Adam Whelen, 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
Teen Centers Youth Initiative Coordinator Chris Richardson gave an update on current Activities.
PROCLAMATIONS
A Proclamation proclaiming June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month was presented to Donn Epperson and Sarah Adamec from Adult Protective Services.
A Proclamation proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month was presented to employees of the Parks and Recreation Department.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave an annual Wastewater update.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ann Rogers spoke regarding the cat ordinance.
Dave Powers spoke regarding a missing emergency access gate on Corey Lane and Fair Oaks.
CONSENT AGENDA
Billion made, second (Hale/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2026.
Received and filed warrant 37398 to 37452 in the amount of $538,837.87; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $57,819.77; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $269,269.28; Received and filed warrant 37453 to 37517 in the amount of $139,671.73; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $57,376.53; Received and filed warrant 37518 to 37566 in the amount of $120,022.88; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $56,751.61; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $130,444.75; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $288,233.85; Received and filed warrant 37567 to 37630 in the amount of $200,916.00; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $58,027.45 Adopted Resolution No 26-22 updating the City Conflict of Interest Code.
Adopted Resolution No 26-23 approving a Side Letter to Memorandum of Understanding with the Anderson Police Management Association (APMA) Contract.
Adopted Resolution No 26-24 approving amendments to the City of Anderson Personnel Rules.
Received Monthly Cash Balances.
Adopted Ordinance No 878 (second reading), approving General Plan Amendment No. 26- 02 and Rezone No. 26-02, pursuant to City of Anderson Zoning Code Chapter 17.54 Zoning Amendments, as introduced (first reading) on May 19, 2026.
Approved the Rotational Towing Services Agreement and Establishment of Official Police Tow Rotation List.
Adopted Resolution No 26-25 identifying roadway maintenance and rehabilitation projects in the City of Anderson that will be eligible for Senate Bill 1 funding for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hale, Simmons, Gallagher, Baugh and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
City Council Meeting
July 7, 2026
ALL NOTICES WERE GIVEN ACCORDING TO LAW
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 2561 - NOTICE OF JOB VACANCIES
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from 6:09 p.m. the public hearing was opened, no comments were received, the hearing was By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Baugh) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council voted to adopt Resolution No 26-26 accepting the notice of job vacancies in compliance with Vote: AYES: Councilmember Gallagher, Baugh, Hale, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
AMENDING THE CITY OF ANDERSON CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO
ESTABLISH THE PARKS AND LANDSCAPE SUPERINTENDENT CLASSIFICATION City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Hale) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council voted to adopt Resolution No 26-27 amending the City of Anderson Classification and Compensation Plan to establish the Parks and Landscape Superintendent classification, approve the associated salary schedule, and reclassify one budgeted Public Works Superintendent position to one Parks and Landscape Superintendent position
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Hale, Baugh, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
SALARY AND BENEFIT CHANGES TO MID-MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
City Council Meeting
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By motion made, second (Hale/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council voted to adopt Resolution No 26-28 approving salary changes for fifteen non-contract Mid-Management and Confidential classifications.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hale, Simmons Baugh, Gallagher and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC WORKS
CAL FIRE WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANT APPLICATION
Public Works Director Adam Whelen gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, second (Baugh/Gallagher) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council voted to authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for a Wildfire Prevention Grant.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Gallagher, Hale, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
6:38 p.m.: The City Council adjourned July 7, 2026.
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Christy White, City Clerk