CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, November 1, 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 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Vandenburg, Papineau, Lozano, and Farmer. Absent: Sandhu.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, and Interim City Attorney Splendorio.
Sandhu entered the meeting at 4:31 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Lorenzo Hines, City Manager 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 6:02 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, Police Chief Kalinowski, and 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: City Manager pulled Item L2 and tabled to the November 15 City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition Presentation – Pride in Community Award
Mary Martinez presented the Pride in Community Award to Kristi and Devon MacLeod.
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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.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Vandenburg attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on October 27. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on October 20.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 2.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 19, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 19, 2022.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project - Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Request for Tentative Subdivision Map Modification of Condition A-20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 3) Upon closing the public hearing, staff is requesting City Council adopt a resolution to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the request for Tentative Subdivision Map Modification of Condition A-20 for the Summerfield at Twin Cities Project.
Lozano said he visited two developments by Summerfield on October 17.
Sandhu said he met with Mr. Dickinson.
Farmer said he had a discussion with Craig Hoffman to ask questions regarding the matter and was also contacted by the developer but he declined to discuss.
Farmer opened the public hearing.
Farmer asked Hubert if there was proof of publication of this appeal hearing. Hubert stated yes.
Hoffman gave the report.
Chris Dickinson, Towne Development of Sacramento, gave his appeal presentation.
Ron Loutzenhiser gave his thoughts regarding the project.
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Farmer asked if Mr. Dickerson would like to give a rebuttal statement. Mr. Dickerson declined.
Farmer closed the public hearing.
Vandenburg made a motion to approve appellant’s request to modify Condition A-20 of the Tentative Subdivision Map and for staff to bring back a resolution at the next council meeting adding the stipulation that no house in the project would be smaller than 2000 sq. ft., seconded by Lozano.
Farmer made a substitute motion to approve the resolution as presented denying the appeal, and directing staff to confer with developer and bring back at a later date a request to modify condition A-20 that would encompass the entire percentage of homes for the project, seconded by Sandhu.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, approving the resolution as presented denying the appeal, and directing staff to confer with developer and bring back at a later date a request to modify condition A-20 that would encompass the entire percentage of homes for the project, failed 2-3 by a roll call vote with Papineau, Vandenburg and Lozano dissenting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, approving appellant’s request to modify Condition A-20 of the Tentative Subdivision Map and for staff to bring back a resolution at the next council meeting adding the stipulation that no house in the project would be smaller than 2000 sq. ft., passed 4-1 by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting.
2. SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.07 of the City of Galt Municipal Code by Setting Forth an Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as Required by Government Code Section 65850.7.
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, Ordinance No. 2022-06 of the City Council of the City of Galt, amending Chapter 15.07 of the City of Galt Municipal Code by setting forth an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
Zak Karver, Building Official, gave the report.
Farmer opened the public hearing, and hearing no public comment, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-06 was approved 4-0 by a roll call vote with Vandenburg absent.
Vandenburg reentered the meeting at 7:49 pm.
3. SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance to add Chapter 15.34 of Galt Municipal Code to Enact the Applied Technology Council ATC-20 Uniform Placard System.
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, Ordinance No. 2022-07 of the City Council of the City of Galt, adding section 15.34 of Galt Municipal Code to authorize the use of the Applied Technology Council ATC-20 uniform placard system.
Zak Karver, Building Official, gave the report.
Farmer opened the public hearing, and hearing no public comment, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Lozano, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-07 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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4. SUBJECT: Continuance of Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood Cottages)).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allow for the continuance of the approval of the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood Cottages)) to January 17, 2023.
Selling gave the report.
Farmer opened the public hearing.
City Council agreed to the continuance.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
City Council moved Item L4 to beginning of Regular Calendar.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
4. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Baseball License Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a License Agreement for Use of certain City Facilities and Baseball/Softball Fields to Galt Youth Baseball.
Solis gave the report and said during the meeting, the President of Lickity Split agreed to change the wording on page 10 of the agreement, adding number 4, to read “All other field requests by any third party including any other league.”
Anna submitted written comment expressing her thoughts on the agreement.
Kayla George spoke on behalf of Galt Youth Baseball.
Misty Springmeyer, President Lickity Split, expressed her thoughts regarding the MOU.
Katie Scott expressed her thoughts regarding the MOU.
Janine DeBastiani expressed her thoughts regarding the MOU.
Kaydena Lambson and Kayla Munn expressed their thoughts regarding the softball complex.
City Council agreed to table the matter until City Manager met with all teams.
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending September 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, accepting the Treasurer’s Report as submitted was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Procurement Policy Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution adopting the recommended procurement procedures, increasing the purchasing authority of the City Manager to $70,000, Department Heads to $30,000, and, purchase order threshold requirement to $3,000 and updating Public Contract Code (PCC) referenced amounts.
Item pulled and tabled until November 15 City Council meeting.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Galt and the Galt Police Department Civilians Association.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-86 (1) approving the Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; revised salary schedules for GPDCA; (2) authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget to fund salary and benefits adjustments and other related changes.
Van Steyn gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-86 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt Amending Section 5.50.000 of, and adding Chapter 5.75 to, the Galt Municipal Code, and Amending the Joint Powers Agency Agreement, Relating to the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending Section 5.50.000 of, and adding Chapter 5.75 to, the Galt Municipal Code, and amending the Joint Powers Agency Agreement, Relating to the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission.
Splendorio gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-08 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Boring said the external auditors had started. Solis thanked the Galt Athletic Group for helping clean up Elm Street. He reminded everyone the Lighting of the Night was December 3 and Parks and Recreation was accepting applications for parade entries. Kalinowski said the police department would be presenting information on their traffic safety awareness month. He said the department placed Officer Selvy in the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) position. Mendes gave an update on the COVID-19 business assistance recovery grant program and said she was meeting with Retail Coach tomorrow. Hoffman gave an update on upcoming Community Development items coming to City Council. Selling gave an update on the grant received from CalRecycle for household hazardous waste collection.
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COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the detailed reports and the public for their comments. Said he attended the trick or treat event on Fourth Street and the Sunshine Food Pantry kick-off event.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked staff and especially Craig, Mando and Frank for navigating through the hot seat.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked the City Manager for reaching out to all the baseball and softball teams to try and reach an agreement.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Said he attended the Trunk or Treat event on Fourth Street and he thanked Gale Webber and Janis Barsetti and others who put the event together. He said he also attended the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Galt-Arno Cemetery. He thanked the public for their comments and also thanked staff for everything they had done and was looking forward to trying to help all other employees.
MAYOR FARMER: Said he attended the Trunk or Treat event on Fourth Street and the Sunshine Food Pantry event. He said he talked to the litter abatement worker who said he had picked up over 250 bags of garbage, shopping carts and other debris. He wished all parties good luck in the upcoming election and encouraged everyone to vote.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:36 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk