CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg and Sandhu.
Staff Members present: Acting City Manager Solis, 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.
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):
1. SUBJECT: Black History Month – Galt Police Department.
Crystal Rollins, Galt Police Department Black History Month Working Group, gave the presentation.
Phyllis Johnson supported Black History Month.
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 fiveminute 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.
Kayson Jones, Galt Youth Commission, spoke about the Commission’s Random Acts of Kindness Week and passed out thank you cards to City Council.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the California Council of Governments Board of Directors meeting on February 7 and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on February
15. Papineau attended the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on February 13. Farmer attended the CAST meeting on January 13. Sandhu attended the Quality of Life meeting with Farmer on February 7.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Vandenburg stated he did not want to pull any items but asked staff to give an overview of the budget related to these items.
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INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 9.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending February 7, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending February 7, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing, CIP 523d, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (021) – Engineering Services Contract Award.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08: 1) Authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $360,649 for the Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing, CIP 523D, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (021); 2) Authorizing a 10% contingency of $36,051 for unanticipated costs; 3) Appropriating $77,000 from Fund 009 (LTF); 4) Programming $45,000 in grant funds from STA; and 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency.
4. SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1924 Enabling the Sacramento Regional Transit District to Expand the Service Boundary to Include the Cities of Galt and Isleton and Other Portions of Unincorporated Sacramento County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1924 (AB1924) enabling the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) to expand the service boundary to include the cities of Galt and Isleton, and other portions of unincorporated Sacramento County.
5. SUBJECT: Fourth Street Promenade Extension, CIP XXX, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (024) – Engineering Services Contract Award.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09: 1) Authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $316,383 for the Fourth Street Promenade Extension Project, CIP XXX, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (024); 2) Authorizing a 10% contingency of $31,617 for unanticipated costs; 3) Appropriating $73,000 from Fund 009 (LTF); 4) Appropriating $275,000 in grant funds from SACOG; 5) Appropriating $35,000 in grant funds from STA; and 6) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency.
6. SUBJECT: Walnut Avenue Improvements Project, CIP 523H, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (022) – Engineering Services Contract Award.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10: 1) Authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a consultant services contract with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $284,940 for the Walnut Avenue Improvements Project (Project), CIP 523H, Federal Aid STPL-5293 (022); 2) Authorizing a 10% contingency of $28,460 for unanticipated costs; 3) Appropriating $113,000 in the Transportation Development Act Fund (Fund 009); and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency.
7. SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Access to Summary Criminal History Information through the Department of Justice to be Transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11 authorizing the Human Resources Department to access and receive Federal Bureau of Investigation level criminal history information through the Department of Justice via fingerprint image transmission.
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8. SUBJECT: Approval of New Job Classifications and Salary Ranges for Economic Development Director (full-time), Police Booking Officer (part-time), Program Coordinator (full-time) and Litter Abatement Worker (full-time).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-12 establishing the Economic Development Director job classification, Police Booking Officer (part-time) job classification, Program Coordinator job classification and convert the Litter Abatement Worker job classification from part-time to full-time; approving the proposed job specifications, and establishing salary ranges for these job classifications.
9. SUBJECT: Interim Human Resources Director Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-13 appointing Dawn Cortesi as Interim Human Resources Director effective February 21, 2024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for temporary employment with Ms. Cortesi.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Interim City Manager Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, appointing Chris Erias as Interim City Manager effective February 26, 2024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for employment with Mr. Erias.
Splendorio gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, appointing Chris Erias as Interim City Manager effective February 26, 2024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for employment with Mr. Erias was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Award Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-14: 1) Authorizing the Acting/Interim City Manager to award a Professional Services Contract to RHAA Landscape Architecture & Planning for a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan; 2) Authorizing the Acting/Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with RHAA Landscape Architecture & Planning in the amount of $199,569; 3) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $20,000; 4) Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies; and 5) Appropriate $219,569 in the Parks and Recreation Fund (Fund 006) for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Project and $219,569 General Fund (Fund 001 - Measure Q) transfer to the Parks and Recreation Fund.
Solis gave the report and introduced Barbara Lundburg and Alyssa Gill, RHAA, who gave the presentation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2024-14 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Chabolla Skate Park Alternative Selection.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-15: 1) Identifying the desired alternative for the Chabolla Skate Park Project and 2) Authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposals.
Selling gave the report and introduced John Griffin, Deputy Public Works Director, who gave the presentation.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on funding for the skate park.
Arthur Lopez expressed his thoughts on the use of the skate park.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the skate park.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2024-15, Option No. 2 as presented, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. SUBJECT: Gora Aquatic Center Waterslide Replacement Alternative Selection, CIP 531.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-16 identifying the desired alternative for the Gora Aquatic Center Waterslide Replacement Project, CIP531.
Selling introduced John Griffin, Deputy Public Works Director, who gave the presentation.
Jim McClelland and Danny Stringer, RS+M, answered City Council questions.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the waterslide project.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the waterslide project.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2024-16, Option 2, standard staircase, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Kalinowski gave an update on Conchas with a Cop. Mendes gave an update on the former Rite Aid location, the former Burger King location and the former Consolidated Fabricators location. Solis acknowledged former Human Resources Director Stephanie Van Steyn.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Said Galt Sunrise Rotary was having a Taco de Mayo fundraising event on April
27. He asked for City Council support in bringing back for consideration, a $5,000 donation to the Galt-Elk Grove CERT program for paint and outside upgrades to the former Fire Station No. 44. City Council agreed.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff for their work and outreach efforts regarding the skate park and waterslide projects. He also thanked the public for their comments and questions regarding the projects. He welcomed Chris Erias.
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COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked staff for the information and echoed Papineau’s comments regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission and hoped to see them play a larger role moving forward with all the upcoming Parks and Recreation projects. He welcomed Chris Erias and Dawn Cortesi.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked everyone who served the community. He said the fentanyl crisis had tragically touched his life and he would be glad to volunteer to discuss the event with SRO officers.
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 welcomed and congratulated Chris Erias and Dawn Cortesi.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk