ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Hale via Zoom
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 Works Director Adam Whelen, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Brad Manley, Neighborhood Church of Anderson/Cottonwood, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Susie Baugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais introduced and congratulated David Wakely on his promotion to Park and Landscape Superintendent.
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais introduced and congratulated Dave Coates on his promotion to Park Supervisor.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Amarjit Singh spoke to Council regarding the Peace Pole and the dedication ceremony to be held on September 24, 2026.
Shasta County Watch Dog spoke regarding Councilmember Hale's request in regards to FLOCK cameras being on the agenda and also had comments to Councilmember Gallagher in regards to Measure B.
Many public comments were received regarding concerns with the proposed crematory.
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CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the following action.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 2026.
Received and filed warrant 38112 to 38180 in the amount of $196,938.50; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $58,588.84; Received and filed warrant 38181 to 38211 in the amount of $51,738.01; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $306,671.26.
Adopted Ordinance No. 879 (Second Reading) amending Chapters 5.48, 6.24, 6.28, 9.38 and
9.57 of the Anderson Municipal Code to increase fees or penalties in certain sections, as introduced on August 18, 2026 (First Reading).
Adopted Resolution No 26-40 to accept the FY26/27 grant award funding from the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), in the amount of $50,000.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Simmons, Baugh, Hale and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
RESCINDING THE 2001 ROADLESS AREA CONSERVATION RULE
Councilmember Hale talked about the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and asked Council if they would send a letter of support in rescinding the rule.
By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Simmons), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council voted to agendize a letter at the next meeting on September 15, 2026.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Simmons, Baugh, Hale and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CITY MANAGER
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September 15, 2026
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE CITY OF ANDERSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
UPDATE THE PROCESS FOR COMMISSIONER NOMINATIONS
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered question from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Gallagher), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council voted to introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Anderson Municipal Code to update the process for Planning Commissioner Nominations and set for adoption on September 15, 2026 (Second Reading).
Waived full reading and directed the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title only.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Gallagher, Hale, Simmons and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36506 PERTAINING TO
THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY OF ANDERSON PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered question from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Simmons/Baugh), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council voted to adopted Resolution No 26-41 pertaining to the compensation of the Planning Commission.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Simmons, Baugh, Gallagher, Hale and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
FINANCE
CITY ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
Finance Director Cindy Wheeler gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Simmons), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council approved the Asset Capitalization Policy.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Simmons, Gallagher, Hale and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
City Council Meeting
September 15, 2026
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Councilmember Hale made a motion to bring the topic of FLOCK cameras to the next meeting, no second was received
Councilmember Gallagher made a motion to invite Children's Legacy Center to the next meeting to give a presentation.
By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Simmons), and carried by a 4-1 vote, the Council voted to invite CLC to give a presentation to Council. Councilmember Hale remained silent during the vote.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Simmons, Baugh and Mayor Gallier.
NOES: Hale.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Hale made a motion to bring the topic of CLC presentation to Council for discussion first, no second was received.
6:30 p.Mui The City Council convened to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
7:03 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-Deshai:
• Employee organization: APO/
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Dan Gallier, Mayor
In owl
Christy White, City Clerk