CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 4, 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, Lozano, and Farmer. Absent: Vandenburg.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives:
Employee Organizations:
Unrepresented Employee(s):
Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director
Patrick Clark, Patrick Clark Consulting
Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
~CONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:10 pmat which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Lozano, and Farmer. Absent: Vandenburg.
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, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Selling.
OPENING CEREMONIBS - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
Farmer read a statement about the passing of former council member, Thomas Walters.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
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PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: 2024 Blueprint Metropolitan Transportation Plan Sustainable Community Strategy - Sacramento Area Council of Govermnents (SACOG).
Kacey Lizon, Deputy Director, gave the presentation.
2. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council.
Keith Jones, Chair, gave the presentation.
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.
Kristen Gius submitted a written comment regarding animal services.
Elaine Davidson submitted a written comment regarding animal services.
Phyllis Johnson thanked Council Member Lozano for his help with her weeds.
Craig Morris spoke about the senior luncheon.
Gayleen Gomez spoke about animal services.
Greg Davidson spoke about animal services.
Ken Lee spoke about alleyway parking and other concerns.
Josh Cullers gave an update on the Galt Youth Commission activities.
Catriona Watson spoke about animal services.
Scott Robinson asked City Council to amend the cannabis ordinance.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Papineau attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality District Board of Directors meeting on September 22. Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on October 3.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item Nos. 6-8.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting ofltems 1 through 5 except Item Nos. 6, 7 and 8 which were pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 22, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 22, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for Period Ending August 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: 2021 - 2029 Housing Element Implementation Program HE-HH - Recommended Residential Design Standards and Ordinance Incorporating Design Standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2022-04 of the City Council of the City of Galt, amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter 18.16 "Residential Zoning District" adding Chapter 18.16.055 "Recommended Residential Design Standards."
5. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement for Lift Station Upgrade Design Project, CIP 58k.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-76 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing contract with Wood Rodgers in the amount of $22,638, for the Lift Station Upgrade Design Project; and 2) Authorizing a contingency in the amount of $2,263.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Papineau, the consent calendar was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg.
CONSENT:
6. SUBJECT: Contract Amendments with TDI Signs and Aloha Electric Signs for Respective Fabrication and Installation of Additional Wayfinding Signs.
7. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022~77: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with TDI Signs in the amount up to $36,860, plus a 20% contingency of $7,371; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Aloha Electric Signs in the amount of $11,529, plus a 10% contingency of $1,152; and 3) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute any future contract amendments with TDI Signs and/or Aloha Electric Signs within the approved contingency amounts.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2022-77 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg.
SUBJECT: Police K9 Purchase and Training Cost Appropriation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-78 approving the appropriation of $35,000 from the General Fund (Fund 001) for the purchase of one Police K9 and required training costs associated with the replacement of one Police K9.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2022-78 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg.
8. SUBJECT: Police Vehicle Purchases and Appropriation Requests.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-79 approving (1) the purchase of two police motorcycles in the amount of $63,237.78, two marked police vehicles in the amount of$102,049.86, one unmarked police vehicle in the amount of $38,952.68, and one community services truck in the amount of $50,689.85 and (2) budget appropriations of $15,000 from Community Facilities District (CFD) (Fund 038), and the appropriation of $74,000 from Measure R (047) to the police department capital budget.
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Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2022-79 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Introduce Ordinance No. 2022-05 Adding Section 18.16.080, Sections 15.32.030, 18.08.030,
18.16.040, 18.16.050, and Tables 18.28- and 18.48-2, and Repealing Section 1.8.44.150 of the Galt Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 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, adding Section 18 .16.080, amending Sections 15 .32.030, 18.08.030,
18.16.040, 18.16.050, and Tables 18.28-1 and 18.48-2, and repealing Section 18.44.150 of the Galt Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
Hoffman and Principal Planner, Kristyn Bitz, gave the report and answered City Council questions.
Farmer opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Stigelmayer asked questions about income.
Harry Wensel expressed his thought regarding the ADUs.
Ken Lee asked about shipping containers.
Rod Hooks asked about pre-design concepts.
Farmer closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-05 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Emergency Operations Plan Update and Letter of Promulgation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-80 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.
Kalinowski gave the report.
Tim Reed, Public Safety Committee, supported the plan.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-80 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Vandenburg
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines said Wednesday's Galt Citizens Academy had been rescheduled. He also said October was traffic awareness month. Selling gave an update on the grant received by CalRecycle which would help the City host a household hazard waste event in the future. He thanked Robin Nelson and Laura Sumner for their efforts in obtaining said grant. Selling also said the City would be giving away pails for the upcoming organic food waste mandate and reservations for pick up would be required. Kalinowski said Coffee with a Cop would be tomorrow night at Starbucks on C Street. He said on Thursday, October 6, would be the ceremonial swearing in of new officers and promoted staff at the police department.
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 last Saturday market and was looking forward to hearing feedback regarding the market. He also attended the senior bingo and was glad the event was back.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked the staff and the public for the robust input. He said he attended last week's Galt Citizens Academy and was impressed with the involvement of people. He said he also attended the District Attorney's annual public safety appreciation luncheon in which the topic was fentanyl deaths and encouraged the public to visit the website www.1pillcankillsac.com.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Gave condolences to the Walters family. Said he attended the burial and memorial services for CAPS member Jim Connick and he appreciated the input and participation from the police department with the services. He thanked staff for the reports and the community for their input. He said he was also looking forward to staff's recommendations for expanding the Saturday market.
MAYOR FARMER: Said he would like the animal services issue brought back to City Council within 30 days.
He said he also attended the services for Jim Connick and appreciated his services to the community and the CAPS program. He encouraged anyone interested in volunteering for the CAPS program to contact the police department. He said he appreciated the public comment this evening and said he attended the Galt Alumni dinner and thanked everyone who helped sponsor the event. He reminded the public of the candidate forum being held tomorrow night at Horizon Church.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:37 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk