CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Farmer, and Vandenburg. 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 recited and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S): 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 aloud. Live comments would be subject to the customary five-minute time limit; however, consistent with the City Council Procedural Guidelines, the Mayor reserved the right to shorten the time limit for speakers to ensure efficient and timely completion of all City business listed on the agenda.
Belinda Ellis, Galt Arno Cemetery District spoke about the destruction at the cemetery due to the storm.
Josh Cullers gave an update on the Galt Youth Commission.
Misty Springmeyer spoke about Lickity Split’s field usage.
Katie Scott spoke about Lickity Split’s field usage.
Shannon Welch spoke about American Made Baseball’s field usage.
Miguel Lourence spoke about American Made Baseball’s field usage.
Greg Davidson asked for an update on animal services.
Krystall Rollins gave an update on Black History month in conjunction with the Galt Police Department.
Catriona Watson spoke about animal services.
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Mayor called a 5 minute recess.
Meeting reconvened at 6:43 pm.
Madison Delbrugge, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke about meeting with the City Manager.
Frank Gayaldo, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke about meeting with the City Manager.
Bonnie Rodriguez, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke about meeting with the City Manager.
Rachelle Copp, Galt Chamber of Commerce, distributed the “Visit Galt” proposal composed by the Chamber.
Mikka Alvarez spoke about the state of fields at the Galt Softball Complex.
Rachel Lopez spoke about American Made Baseball’s field usage.
Gayleen Gomez spoke about City leadership and animal services.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Vandenburg attended the Cosumnes Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act meeting on February 6, the Commission on Aging meeting on January 26, the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting on February 1 and the Galt Youth Commission on February 6.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Hines gave an update on questions asked about warrants from the January 21, 2023 City Council meeting.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 4.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 20, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 20, 2023.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 2 with R.E.Y. Engineers for Improvement Plan Review Services for Simmerhorn Ranch Phase 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 2 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. (R.E.Y.); 2) Authorize an additional appropriation of $29,000 for FY 2022-2023 to fund this task order; and 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute task order amendments within the approved contingencies.
4. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Material and Installation of Roof Over Sludge Pad Project, CIP 521J.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-06: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ClearSpan in the amount of $605,856 plus additional sales tax for material and installation of a new Roof Over Sludge Pad Project, CIP 521J; 2) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $60,585; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work. (Project is CEQA Exempt under 15301(c).).
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu adopting the consent calendar was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Lozano.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Introduce an Ordinance Adding Chapters 18.70 (Urban Lot Splits) and 18.72 (Two-Unit Projects) to the Galt Municipal Code. (Exempt from CEQA Under California Public Resources Code Section 65852.21, Subd. (j), and 66411.7, Subd. (n).).
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. 2023-01 of the City Council of the City of Galt, adding Chapters 18.70 (Urban Lot Splits) and 18.72 (Two-Unit Projects) to the Galt Municipal Code, and determining the ordinance to be statutory exempt from CEQA.
Hoffman gave the presentation.
Vandenburg opened the public hearing and hearing no public comment, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, introducing Ordinance No. 2023-01 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Lozano.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period ending December 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Farmer, the Treasurer’s Report was approved as submitted by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Lozano.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Temporary Development Impact Fee Deferral Program for Nonresidential Projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07 establishing the City of Galt Temporary Development Impact Fee Deferral Program for nonresidential development projects.
Hines introduced Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager, who gave the presentation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Papineau adopting Resolution No. 2023-07 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Lozano
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Adult Mentor Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a community member to the Galt Youth Commission to fill a vacant position and remaining term ending December 2026.
Hubert gave the report.
Sandhu appointed Robert King to the Galt Youth Commission with a term ending December 2026.
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2. SUBJECT: Measure R Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review applications and consider appointments to the vacant positions on the Measure R Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Hubert gave the report.
Chris Brossman spoke about serving on the committee.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, appointing Glenyss Nelson with a term ending April 2023 and Chris Brossman with a term ending April 2024 to the Measure R Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Lozano.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hoffman gave an update on upcoming Planning Commission items. Solis thanked Jackie and Genesis for their work on the Winter Bird Festival and he thanked Armando Morales for working on getting fields ready for practice. Boring answered previous warrant questions and gave an update on items coming before City Council. Selling said there was work being done in the gulch by Emerald Vista and East Stockton Boulevard. He gave an update on the annual flushing of water lines as required by the State and on the filling of potholes. Mendes gave an update on the retail survey. Kalinowski gave an update on upcoming events along with an update on the agreement with the County regarding animal services and he said the department was continuing to work on the homelessness issue. Hines said he met with the owners of Galt Plaza and they agreed to meet with him twice per month along with the Savemart manager. He said he also met with the owners of Galt Place and he stated the local emergency was set to expire the second week of February.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports. He said he attended the Galt Lions Club fundraiser and he thanked them for all they do. He said he also attended the Wine, Food and Beer event. He thanked the public for their comments. He said he takes the comments seriously made by the Chamber of Commerce and would like to investigate further. He also said he would like the City to do their best regarding the field issues.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Appreciated the public comment and input. He said he appreciated the clarification on the animal services contract and said it might be appropriate for staff to contact concerned parties.
He said Mark Jackson and the St. Martin Foundation, which aims to open a transitional housing facility, would be hosting a spaghetti dinner and bingo fundraiser on February 18.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Congratulated Papineau on youngest getting married. He thanked the Chief for the update on the animal services contract. He said he attended the Wine, Food and Beer event and the Galt Lions Club crab feed. He spoke about the field problems with the youth sports programs and he said a plan was being worked on and hoped remedies would be found. He thanked the police department for their work during the recent rash of vandalism. He thanked the public for their comments and said he liked hearing from the citizens.
He said he would like to see staff present in the chambers during council meetings and City Council agreed.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Absent.
MAYOR VANDENBURG: Said he was pleased to hear the public comments. He said it was good to see the St. Martin Foundation step up and help with the local homeless issues. He said he would like to agendize upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting protocols and City Council agreed. He asked about an emergency meeting with the softball teams. Papineau suggested having meetings offline with a council member present and to agendize the item at the next council meeting if an agreement could not be reached. City Council agreed.
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There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk