CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 2, 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 6:02 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Farmer, Lozano and Vandenburg.
Staff Members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Community Development Director Hoffman, Finance Director Boring, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Human Resources Director Van Steyn.
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:
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Report as presented.
Kalinowski gave the report.
Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, approving the Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Report as presented was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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.
Written public comment received from James Scully regarding contamination in the Dry Creek Subbasin.
Belinda Ellis gave an update on the Galt-Arno Cemetery.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the use of Measure Q funds.
Bob Balliet, Commission on Aging, passed out the updated Galt Commission on Aging Resource Guide.
Kenneth Lee spoke about noise issues.
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REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Papineau attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on April 27. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on April 20.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 3.
Sandhu stated that due to his real property interest adjacent to Site 18, out of an abundance of caution, he would be recusing himself from consideration of J3 and his vote on the consent calendar for this item should be an absentation.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending April 19 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending April 19, 2023.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: 2021 – 2029 Housing Element Site 18 – Rezone and Municipal Code Update - A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-02 approving the proposed rezoning of the 9.9 acres from HC to R4a; and Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-03 amending sections 18.16.020 and 18.16.040, of the Galt Municipal Code regarding high density multiple-family residential dwellings.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar Items No. 1 and 2 were approved by a unanimous roll call vote and Item No. 3 adopting Ordinances No. 2023-02 and 2023- 03 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Sandhu abstaining due to stated conflict.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Updated Salary Schedules for Unrepresented Management Employees and Authorization to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-21 approving 1) Updated salary schedules, including two years of salary adjustments for Unrepresented Management employees; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to fund salary changes.
Hines introduced Matt Boring, Finance Director, who gave the report and answered City Council questions.
City Council directed staff to add the salary study results and current management salary schedule to the website as part of the agenda packet.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2023-21 was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote with Vandenburg dissenting.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Galt Market Plastic Bags.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss the banning of plastic bags at the Galt Market and provide direction to staff.
Solis introduced Jackie Garcia, Special Events Manager, who gave the presentation.
Ken Lee expressed his thoughts on plastic bags.
City Council directed staff to bring back item for discussion after speaking with CalWaste, reaching out to vendors to discuss phasing out procedures, and pricing the distribution of reusable bags.
3. SUBJECT: Galt Commission on Aging Bylaws.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-22 amending the Galt Commission on Aging Bylaws.
Solis introduced Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, who gave the report.
Bob Balliet, Commission on Aging, expressed his thoughts on advocacy.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2023-22 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Kalinowski gave an update on Police Week and on Assembly Bill 742, Ban of Police Canines, opposition letters. He also gave an update on the pending overpass memorial for Officer Harminder Grewal. Selling gave an update on the City Household and E-Waste event and he gave other options if residents did not have an appointment for the event. Hoffman said the Historical Preservation Advisory Committee held their first meeting in three years on May 1 and were seeking additional committee members.
Boring said the City was resuming with water shut-offs for delinquent utilities. Hines gave an update on water shut-off procedures and the state of the city events.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports and he thanked the public for their comments and those who attended the meeting. He said he attended the Chamber of Commerce’s April luncheon.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Reminded everyone of the Saturday Market on May 6. He thanked Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff for staying on top of the landscaping. He asked about the status of the Key to the City program.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Attended the CAPS volunteer luncheon and the shred event. Said he attended softball and t-ball games on April 22 and congratulated Parks and Recreation staff as he had received several positive comments regarding the t/ball program. He said he attended the Peter Pan pop-up play in the park and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Outstanding Citizen Award wherein Galt’s Jorge Cruz was honored.
He said SACOG would have a booth at the upcoming Saturday Market.
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MAYOR VANDENBURG: Thanked the public for their comments. He encouraged the public to volunteer for a committee or commission. He thanked the City Manager and staff for working with a local business to accommodate their needs during the Saturday market. He said he also attended the CAPS luncheon.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk