CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
This meeting of the Galt City Council was conducted in person and by video/teleconference. City 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 5:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, and Farmer.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, and Human Resources Director Van Steyn.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Worker’s Compensation Claims pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95.
Claimant: James Merchant
Agency Claimed Against: City of Galt
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, and Farmer.
Staff Members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Community Development Director Hoffman, Economic Development Manager Mendes, Human Resources Director Van Steyn, Finance Director Boring, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, and Police Chief Kalinowski. Absent: Public Works Director Selling.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Ostomy Proclamation Day.
Farmer presented the proclamation to Dan Shockley.
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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 aloud. Live comments would be subject to the customary five-minute time limit.
Bob Balliet introduced Kent Pearce.
Kent Pearce asked about senior discounts for space rentals at the Galt market.
Travis Castle spoke about a gun management proposal.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Vandenburg attended the Cosumnes Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) meeting on September 19. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on September 15 and he spoke about the SACOG Youth Leadership Academy. Farmer attended the Special Galt Youth Commission meeting on September 12 and the Celebration of Life or for Jim Spaans on September 17.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item No. 3.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 6 except Item No. 3 which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 7, 2022.
4. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2020- 1 for Greenwood Cottages.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71 declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Galt, California with respect to Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood) into the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool RePlaster), CIP 53I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-72: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Burkett’s Pool and Plastering, Inc. in the amount of $351,564.00 for the Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool Re-plaster), Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 53I; 2) Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $70,312.80; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
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6. SUBJECT: Correction and Approval of CIP Budget Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-73 approving a budget appropriation to move the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) grant funds of $1.7 million from the City Wide Capital Acquisition and Recovery Fund (Fund 011) to the Parks and Recreation Fund (Fund 006).
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Designating Filing Positions and Disclosure Categories for Conflicts of Interest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74 designating filing positions and disclosure categories for Conflicts of Interest.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2022-74 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Program HE-HH-Residential Design Standards and Ordinance Incorporating Design Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a staff presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading, by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt, Amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter 18.16 “Residential Zoning District” Adding Chapter 18.16.055 “Residential Design Guidelines.” Hoffman gave the report and answered City Council questions.
Farmer opened the public hearing.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the design guidelines.
Farmer closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-04 amending the title change of Residential Design Guidelines to Recommended Residential Design Standards was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Termination of Local Emergency and Urgency Ordinance Regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-75 approving Termination of the Local Emergency and Corresponding Urgency Ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
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Sandhu recused himself due to his ownership in a hotel within the City that may have been affected by the potential decision on advice from Counsel.
Hines gave the report and answered City Council questions.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2022-75 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Sandhu.
Sandhu reentered the meeting at 7:21 pm.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Emergency Operations Plan Update and Letter of Promulgation.
AGENDA REPORT: Kalinowski
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the updated City of Galt Emergency Operations Plan and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Letter of Promulgation stating the Council’s support for the Plan.
Item tabled to next City Council meeting.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines gave an update on the Boessow Road closure and Galt University. Hoffman thanked City Council for their support on the housing element. Kalinowski gave an update on the services for CAPS member Jim Connick. Mendes gave an update on the business grant program. Boring said the Finance Department received the Distinquished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. Solis said the Meals on Wheels Program would resume. He also gave an update on Fumasi Oak Preserve.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the detailed reports and the public for their comments. He said he attended the Chamber luncheon at Papas and Wings and he met with Andrea Johnson regarding the Meals on Wheels program. He said he attended the Farm to Fork dinner and thanked the Galt Ag Boosters and all sponsors who helped support the event. He said it was a great loss to lose Jim Spaans who left a legacy in Galt and Jim Connick who was a great community member and volunteer. He gave his condolences to their families.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Apologized he did not make the first ice cream social said he was happy to hear the progress the Commission on Aging was making. He thanked Dan Shockley for reaching out to him regarding the proclamation and said the issue was educational.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Gave his condolences to everyone who lost someone special recently.
He said he attended the Farm to Fork dinner and he thanked Dan Shockley for his information. He thanked everyone who made public comment and said he was supportive of seniors selling at the Galt market when open spaces were available. He congratulated city staff on receiving their budget award.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Thanked Dan Shockley for the educational opportunity and he thanked Mr.
Balliet for bringing a friend and having him speak. He said he attended the senior Bingo and said it was well attended. He gave condolences to the Spaans and Connick families. He said he also attended the CSD fire academy graduation. He thanked staff for the reports and for answering his questions.
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MAYOR FARMER: Gave condolences to the Connick family and the Spaans family and said it was an honor to speak at Mr. Spaans’ service. He said he attended the senior Bingo and the Farm to Fork dinner and both were well attended. He encouraged everyone to come out to the last Saturday Market on October 1. He thanked Mr.
Shockley for attending the meeting and thanked him for his service. He asked City Council for support on bringing back the seniors using empty available spaces at the Galt Market. City Council agreed.
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