CITY OF GALT
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MINUTES
GALT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 3, 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, Farmer, Lozano and Vandenburg. Absent: Papineau
Staff Members present: City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Community Development Director Hoffman, Finance Director Boring, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: City Manager Hines, Human Resources Director Van Steyn and Parks and Recreation Director Solis 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):
SUBJECT: Ostomy Proclamation Day.
Vandenburg gave the presentation.
SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition - Pride in Community Award.
Ralph Cortez presented the Pride in Community Award to Valente Araiza, Sr SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Jeff Hood, Chair, gave the report.
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. 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.
None.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on September 21. Vandenburg attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on October 3 and the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council meeting on September 29.
SUBJECT: League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference and Expo - Lozano.
Lozano reported on the League conference.
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CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Items No. F4, F5, F6 and F7.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 7 except Items No. F4, F5, F6 and F7.
SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 20, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 20, 2023. ri SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for Period Ending August 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. SUBJECT: Golden Heights Reservoir Recoating Project, CIP 519C Construction Contract Award (CEQA Exempt - 15301C).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-66: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Unified Field Services Corporation in the amount of $1,046,582 for the Golden Heights Reservoir Recoating Project, CIP 519C; 2) Authorizing a 15% project contingency in the amount of $156,988; 3) Authorizing an appropriation of $637,500 from the Water Fund (Fund 005) available fund balance; 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency; and 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2023-66 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Participation in the California Federal Surplus Property Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit application forms for the City of Galt to participate in the Department of General Services California Federal Surplus Property Program.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2023-67 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
6. SUBJECT: Officer Grewal Memorial Agreement - Romo Studios LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-68 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Romo Studios LLC not to exceed $109,505 for services related to the Officer Grewal Memorial, and authorizing the appropriation of $59,505 General Fund (Fund 001) revenue and expenditures.
Item pulled for clarification.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2023-68 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
7. SUBJECT: Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award Acceptance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-69 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept the grant award in the amount of $51,400 over a one-year period (10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024) from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, Traffic Records Improvement Project Grant and appropriate $51,400 General Fund (Fund 001) revenue and expenditures for the purchase of a Complete Electronic Citation Data Collection System.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2023-69 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL OFFICE:
SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Vice Mayor Sandhu appoint a community member to the Beautification Committee to fill a vacant position with a term ending December 2026.
Hubert gave the report.
Vice Mayor Sandhu appointed Darlene Brown to the Beautification Committee with a term ending December 2026.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
ri SUBJECT: Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement Project Addition to Capital Improvements Program and Associated Actions (CEQA Exempt - Section 15302).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-70 1) Authorizing addition of the Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement to the Capital Improvement Program including a construction budget of $530,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with funding provided from the General Fund (Fund 001) and the Water Fund (Fund 005); 2) Authorizing an appropriation of $450,000 from Fund 001; 3) Authorizing an appropriation of $80,000 from Fund 005; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Department to prepare project construction documents.
Selling gave the presentation.
Ken Lee asked about reusing bricks.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the project.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding the project.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2023-70 with the direction of including a repair option to the wall in the formal bid process was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Papineau.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Selling gave an update on the free paint drop off event, the Walnut Avenue Interchange project public meeting and the upcoming Cosumnes Groundwater Authority public workshops.
Kalinowski introduced Rodney Mort, the City's new IT Manager and he clarified the funding for the Grewal Memorial item presented at tonight's meeting. Kalinowski also gave an update on the Breast Cancer Awareness pink patches that were available for purchase.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports and their hard work and he thanked the public for their comments and those who attended the meeting. He said he attended the Old Galt Festival and he thanked the Galt Chamber, Council Member Farmer, and the many volunteers who helped make the event possible. He said former Mayor Barbara Payne thanked City staff and City Council for honoring her at the last council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Congratulated Rodney Mort. He thanked Parks and Recreation, Public Works, the Police Department and the City in general for their help and partnership with the Old Town Galt Festival. He also thanked the sponsors and the many organizations who participated in the event. Farmer also thanked the Chamber for their hard work organizing the event and the volunteers from the planning team. He reminded everyone of the upcoming Saturday Market.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Said he attended the Old Galt Festival and the fourth cannabis forum and said he was looking forward to the conversation regarding this topic at the next council meeting. He said he toured Fire Station 44 on Guild Street which was the new station for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) that services Elk Grove and Galt and encouraged the public to look into the program.
MAYOR VANDENBURG: Congratulated Rodney Mort. He said he attended the Old Galt Festival and he said he was appreciative of the volunteers and businesses who contributed their time, including Council Members Farmer and Lozano.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk