CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
This meeting of the Galt City Council was conducted by video/teleconference in compliance with the State and County Shelter at Home Orders, and as allowed by the Governor’s Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allowed for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. Council Members and City staff attended in-person in the Council Chambers and the meeting was broadcast on Metro Cable and livestreamed on the City’s website.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Farmer. Absent: Lozano.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Finance Director Boring, and Human Resources Director Van Steyn.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION:
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA), spoke in favor of the GPOA.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director Patrick Clark, Patrick Clark Consulting
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Officer Association (GPOA) Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:11 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:11 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Farmer. Absent: Lozano.
Staff Members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Community Development Director Hoffman, Economic Development Manager Mendes, Finance Director Boring, Human Resources Director Van Steyn, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Selling.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was led by Eagle Scout, Katelyn Guttridge, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
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AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Clerk announced that members of the public could address the City Council on non-agenda items via the procedures identified on the agenda. She stated no discussion or action would be taken on any item that was not listed on the agenda. She said those who submitted written public comments by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting would be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes and posted on the City’s website but would not be read out loud. Live comments would be subject to the customary five-minute time limitation.
Kevin Borges, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the ARPA Small Business Assistance Grant.
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA), spoke in favor of the GPOA.
Kathy Grimes spoke about the conditions of Monterey Dog Park.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Certificate of Recognition – Brodie Guttridge and Katelyn Guttridge.
Farmer presented the Certificates of Recognition.
2. Sales Tax Forecast Methodology Presentation - HdL.
Presentation rescheduled to the June 2, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority meeting on May 12. Papineau attended the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on May 9. Farmer attended the CAST meeting on May 9.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 8 except Item 7 which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 5, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 5, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: AB 361 Resolution Making Findings Necessary to Continue to Conduct Brown Act Meetings be Teleconference.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-30 authorizing the continuance of remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Galt.
4. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Improvement Project (CIP 53AB).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31 1) Rejecting bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Improvement Project (CIP 53AB) and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise for project bids.
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5. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the 2022 Gora Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project (CIP53I).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32 1) Rejecting bids for the 2022 Gora Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project (CIP 53I); and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise the project for bids for the same scope of work, and expanding the licensing eligibility to include a C-53 license.
6. SUBJECT: Raney Planning and Management Contract for Environmental Planning Services and Preparation of Environmental Review of Housing Element Site 18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-33 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Raney Planning and Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $56,975 for preparation of environmental document for site 18 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of New Job Classification for Litter Abatement Worker, Salary Range and Budge Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-34 approving new job classification and job specifications for Litter Abatement Worker, salary range for the job classification, and budget appropriation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Vandenburg, the consent calendar was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. SUBJECT: Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) Technical Clean-up of Acquisition Agreement signature from Mayor to City Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 amending Section 4 of Resolution No. 2018-33 to authorize City Manager to execute Acquisition Agreements.
Item pulled to discuss timing of program coming back to City Council.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-35 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion the City of Galt Investment Policy as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
Chris Brossman asked questions about investors.
Phyllis Johnson asked questions about investors.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Farmer, accepting the City of Galt Investment Policy as submitted was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
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2. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, accepting the Treasurer’s Report as submitted was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
3. SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Budget for Parks & Recreation, Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Measure R, and Other Funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback and direction on the proposed 2022-2024 Budget report for Parks & Recreation, Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Measure R, other funds and associated topics presented.
Hines and city staff gave the presentation.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Parks and Recreation and the Galt Market.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding local landscapers.
4. SUBJECT: COVID-19 Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-36 establishing the City of Galt COVID-19 Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program and appropriate $1,303,925 of American Rescue Plan Act revenues to fund the program.
Mendes gave the report.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding the program.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the program.
Bonnie Rodriguez, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the program.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-36 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
5. SUBJECT: Water and Wastewater Rate Cost of Service and Rate Study Workshop.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on the cost of services and proposed water and wastewater rates and provide direction to staff.
Selling introduced Habib Isaac, IB consulting, who gave the presentation and answered City Council questions.
Bonnie Rodriguez gave a history on the water rates.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: 2022 General Municipal Election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 calling a General Municipal Election and requesting the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Election held on November 8, 2022, pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2022-37 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
2. SUBJECT: Council Direction Regarding Continuation of AB 361.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council receive and review information and provide direction to staff regarding whether the City should continue to exercise AB 361 and other possible direction.
Splendorio gave the report.
City Council gave direction to allow AB 361 to lapse as long as remote access was still available for the public.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: None.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for their hard work and reports. He also thanked everyone for their public comments. He said he attended the Galt Joint Union High School District Board meeting where Tracie Cross was presented with the Honesty Award by the Galt Community of Character Coalition. He also attended the Taco De Mayo event sponsored by the Galt Sunrise Rotary.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked staff along with the Chamber for the small business program. He congratulated the Chief of Police and Captain Small for their work, in cooperation with the District Attorney’s Office, for bringing closure to a cold case from 1988.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked staff for answering City Council’s questions. He asked about the senior housing project timeline and City Council directed staff to bring back a summation of the project at the June 7 City Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Absent.
MAYOR FARMER: Said he’ll bring back an item at the next meeting due to the late hour.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk