CITY OF GALT
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MINUTES
GALT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, December 5, 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, 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: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
SUBJECT: Proclamation to Sikh Temple of Sacramento.
Vice Mayor Sandhu presented the proclamation.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition - Responsibility.
Mari Martinez presented the award to Earl Arrants who was nominated by Mona Stratton.
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.
Ken Lee spoke about issues within the community.
Ralph Cortez, Kiwanis Club of Galt, spoke about Kiwanis Day at the Pool.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Sandhu attended the Public Safety Committee meeting on November 27 and the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) 2x2 meeting on November 30.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
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INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
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 Resolution No. 2023-82: 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 Resolution No. 2023-83 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.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Vandenburg, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
SUBJECT: Funding Options for Walker Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction regarding funding options for Walker Park.
Hines gave the report and said the city was notified that the California Department of Parks and Recreation had awarded a $2.65 million grant for improvements to Walker Park. Said grant required matching funds from the city.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the funding options.
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City Council directed staff to bring back funding options, including options from the General Fund, for completion of Walker Park, Phase 2, and to bring back updated cost projections for improvements to the Littleton Community Center.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SUBJECT: Galt Market Plastic Bags.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive Presentation; and 2) 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 regarding reusable bags.
Leesa Klotz, CalWaste Recovery Systems, gave an educational update.
City Council directed staff to add an additional morning cleaning, engage in ongoing education with vendors and to revisit the matter next spring.
3. SUBJECT: Kiwanis Club Donation.
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.
Solis gave the report.
City Council approved $30,00 from Measure Q funds to purchase new equipment for the dog park.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
SUBJECT: Mayor and Vice Mayor Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint new Mayor and Vice Mayor if City Council desires, with terms) ending December 2024.
Hubert opened nominations for Mayor. Papineau nominated Vandenburg and Vandenburg nominated Sandhu. Hearing no further nominations, Hubert closed the nominations.
ACTION: Vandenburg as Mayor failed by a 2-3 roll call vote with Sandhu, Farmer and Vandenburg dissenting.
ACTION: Sandhu was elected Mayor by a 4-1 roll call vote with Papineau dissenting.
Sandhu opened the nominations for Vice Mayor. Sandhu nominated Vandenburg and Farmer nominated Lozano. Hearing no further nominations, Sandhu closed the nominations.
ACTION: Vandenburg as Vice Mayor failed by a 2-3 roll call vote with Papineau, Farmer and Lozano dissenting.
ACTION: Lozano was elected Vice Mayor by a unanimous roll call vote.
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COMMENTS BY STAFF: None.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Thanked Vandenburg for his year of service as mayor. He congratulated Sandhu on his mayor appointment and he thanked his colleagues for his vice mayor nomination. He said he attended the Roy Marcum wreath laying ceremony. He said the Lighting of the Night parade was great and well attended and he thanked all staff for their hard work putting on the event. He said he attended the Mac at Night at McFarland Ranch. He reminded everyone of the upcoming community dinner hosted by the Rotary Club on Saturday, December 16 and he praised Dan and Toni Gerling for their "95632" publication.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked staff for the clarity and tremendous improvements on the budget.
He congratulated Vandenburg for doing a phenomenal job as mayor the past year and said he would have been blessed to have his continued leadership.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked the public for their comments. Thanked the Parks and Recreation Department staff for all the holiday activities and he also thanked the police department and Public Works staff for their work during the parade. He congratulated Sandhu on his mayor appointment and he thanked Vandenburg for his services as mayor.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked Papineau for the mayor nomination and he said certain life changes he had not anticipated had come about and him serving as mayor would not be in the best interest of the city. He thanked staff for listening to council and doing a good job.
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 Lighting of the Night event and thanked all staff who helped make the event successful. He said he also attended the Roy Marcum wreath laying ceremony.
He thanked Vandenburg for his year of service as mayor. He appreciated the nomination as mayor and said it was his honor to serve. He also congratulated Vice Mayor Rich Lozano.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk