CITY OF GALT
Jay Vandenburg, Mayor
Paul Sandhu, Vice Mayor
Shawn Farmer, Council Member
Rich Lozano, Council Member
Kevin Papineau, Council Member
Tina Hubert, City Clerk
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney
Lorenzo Hines Jr., City Manager
Craig Hoffman, Community Development Director
Matt Boring, Finance Director
Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Brian Kalinowski, Police Chief
Michael Selling, Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023, 6:00 PM
NOTE: If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 209.366.7130, 380 Civic Drive, at least two days prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Public records, including writings relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California. Unless otherwise noted below, City Council actions include a determination that they are not a “Project” under Section 15378 within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
This meeting will also be held remotely via teleconference/electronically in the following ways:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on Metro Cable 14.
2) Livestream online at https://cityofgalt.org/WatchLiveCityCouncil. 3) Listen to the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84210545795 (Webinar ID: 842 1054 5795).
4) Listen to the meeting via phone at (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 842 1054 5795. 5) Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to [email protected] by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes, and posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1.Roll Call: Sandhu, Papineau, Farmer, Lozano, Vandenburg
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
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C. PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Proclamation to Sikh Temple of Sacramento.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition - Responsibility.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on non-agenda items. The public comments section is for the City Council to receive comments; except for brief responses to questions, no discussion or action may be taken on any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to a maximum of five minutes. Consistent with the City Council Procedural Guidelines, the Mayor reserves the right to shorten the time limit for speakers to ensure the efficient and timely completion of all City business on the agenda.
E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
F. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 6 be acted on simultaneously unless a separate discussion and/or action is requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending November 21, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending November 21, 2023.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending October 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as Submitted.
4. SUBJECT: January 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Cancellation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the January 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.
5. SUBJECT: Installation of Water Filling Stations Construction Contract Award; Authorize an Increase in Fund 048 Budgeted Revenues; and Authorize a Supplemental Appropriation for Professional Services within Fund 048. (CEQA Exempt – 15301C).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gordon Walthall Company in the amount of $96,360 for the installation of water filling stations at various City buildings and parks; 2) Authorizing a contingency of $19,272 for unanticipated costs; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work; 5) Authorizing the increase in the Solid Waste Fund (Fund 048) budgeted revenues by $115,632; and 6) Authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $115,632 within Fund 048 Beverage Grants.
6. SUBJECT: Award of Wastewater Treatment Plant Agriculture Lease (CEQA Guidelines § 15301(b), Class 1: Existing Facilities)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Wastewater Treatment Plant Agriculture Lease agreement with Gary and Tracy Silva for an annual lease payment amount of $19,500 based on an area of 130 acres; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to amend the lease to reflect any annual adjustment of acreage over the lease term, with compensation adjusted at the effective annual $150 per acre rate.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Funding Options for Walker Park.
AGENDA REPORT: Hines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction regarding funding options for Walker Park.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Galt Market Plastic Bags.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive Presentation; and 2) Discuss the banning of plastic bags at the Galt Market and provide direction to staff.
3. SUBJECT: Kiwanis Club Donation.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Kiwanis Club letter and provide direction to staff receiving the $10,000 donation from Kiwanis Club and setting a budget for further improvements for the dog park at Monterey Park.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
1. SUBJECT: Mayor and Vice Mayor Appointments.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint new Mayor and Vice Mayor if City Council desires, with term(s) sending December 2024.
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
TINA HUBERT, CLERK ADMINISTRATOR: The agenda for this Galt City Council Meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 5:30 pm on the Thursday preceding the meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive;
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way; and
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue.