CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Thursday, June 2, 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 4:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, and Farmer.
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: None.
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): Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
Part-Time and Temporary Employees
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 5:35 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, Farmer.
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, and Police Chief Kalinowski. Absent: Public Works Director Selling.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed and the flag salute was recited.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – SPECIAL MEETING: None.
GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2022
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Sales Tax Forecast Methodology Presentation – HdL
Wayne Padilla, HdL, gave the presentation.
2. Property Tax Forecast Methodology Presentation – HdL Joan Michael Aguilar, HdL, gave the presentation.
DEPARTMENTAL:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Budget Study Session.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback and direction on the proposed 2022-24 budget.
Hines introduced Matt Boring, Finance Director, who gave the presentation and answered City Council questions.
Harry Wensel, expressed his thoughts regarding the budget.
2. SUBJECT: May 19, 2020 Urgency Ordinance Regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback and direction regarding the disposition of the May 19, 2020 Urgency Ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
Sandhu recused himself due to his ownership in a hotel within the City that may be affected by the potential decision on this item.
Hines introduced Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager, who gave the report and answered City Council questions.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:44 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk