CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, August 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: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Gin, Information Technology Manager Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent: Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Finance Director Boring, and Human Resources Director Cobey
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: Galt Community of Character Coalition – Respect Award.
Ralph Cortez presented the Respect Award to Janis Barsetti Gray nominated by Mark Edward King.
2. SUBJECT: Kiwanis Donation – Solis.
Kiwanis Club representatives recapped the Kiwanis Day at the Pool event that sponsored 487 kids for a total of $3,293 and presented a $10,000 donation for the Monterey Dog Park.
3. SUBJECT: Public Safety Committee Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the Public Safety Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Tim Reed, Chair, gave the presentation.
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.
Sonja Shands asked about sound wall at Walker Park.
Ken Lee spoke about items within the City.
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REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the California League of Cities Sacramento Valley Division meeting on July 19, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Land Use and Natural Resources Committee meeting on August 1, the SACOG Board of Directors meeting on August 15, and the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) 2x2 meeting on August 15. Papineau attended the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on August 12. Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on August 5 and the CAST meeting on August 12. Sandhu attended the CSD 2x2 meeting on August 15.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Items F3 and F5.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 10 except Items No. F3 and F5 which were pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending August 8, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending August 8, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of a Public Improvement Agreement and Related Bonds for the Liberty Ranch Phase 1 Improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-69: 1) Approving a Public Improvement Agreement for the Liberty Ranch Phase 1 Public Improvements; and 2) Accepting related performance and labor and material bonds.
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Liberty Ranch Village 7 (EXEMPT PER CEQA §15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-70: 1) Approving the Final Map for Liberty Ranch Village 7 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc. and the filing and recordation thereof.
7. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Liberty Ranch Village 9 (EXEMPT PER CEQA §15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-71: 1) Approving the Final Map for Liberty Ranch Village 9 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc. and the filing and recordation thereof.
8. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 12 with REY Engineers, Inc. for Improvement Plan Review Services for Liberty Ranch Phase 2 Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-72: (1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 12 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $62,000; (2) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,500; and (3) Authoring the Director of Public Works to execute amendments to Task Order Number 12 within approved contingency limits.
9. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Consultant Services with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for Project Administration Services for Liberty Ranch Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-73: (1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the consultant services agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $61,200; (2) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,000; and (3) Authoring the Director of Public Works to execute amendments to the consultant services agreement within approved contingency limits.
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10. SUBJECT: Meals on Wheels by Asian Community Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-74: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement with the Asian Community Center to provide the Senior Nutrition Lunch Program Meals on Wheels at the Chabolla Community Center; 2) Authorizing the City Manager at his or her sole discretion to enter into three (3) annual renewals of this agreement; and; 3) Waiving all rental fees of the Chabolla Community Center
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Authorizing Award of Master Task Order Agreements for On-Call Consultant Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-75: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year on-call Master Task Order Agreements with consultants on the attached 2024 OnCall Professional Services List; 2) Authorizing consultants with existing task order agreements to be added to the 2024 On-Call Professional Service list; 3) Authorizing the contract term of existing task order agreements to match the term of the 2024 On-Call Professional Service list; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to extend the Master Task Order Agreement for up to two, one-year extensions.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-75 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Liberty Ranch Village 6 (EXEMPT PER CEQA §15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-76: 1) Approving the Final Map for Liberty Ranch Village 6 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc. and the filing and recordation thereof.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-76 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Public Benefit Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, allocating Vice Mayor Lozano’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the City of Galt Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Farmer, approving Vice Mayor Lozano’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the City of Galt Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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PARKS & RECREATION:
2. SUBJECT: Youth Sports Fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss and provide direction to Parks & Recreation Department regarding youth sports fees.
Solis gave the report and introduced Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, who gave the presentation.
Tim Reed asked to not raise fees.
Chris Brossman urged council to maintain fees.
Phyllis Johnson asked about volunteer coaching.
Ken Lee talked about fund raising opportunities.
City Council directed staff to not raise youth sports fees and to keep at current rate.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Office of Traffic Safety Grant 2024 Award Acceptance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-77 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) award in the amount of $65,000 over a one-year period (10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025) from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety and authorizing revenue and expenditure appropriations of $65,000 in the General Fund.
Kalinowski gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano adopting Resolution No. 2024-77 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis gave an update on the upcoming Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Community Workshop and he said the Gora Aquatic Center would be closing for the season on September
2. Solis also thanked all his staff for their hard work. Griffin gave an update on the C Street project. Kalinowski gave an update on the wreath laying ceremony for Officer Grewal and he said the police department would be participating in the Saturday Market for public safety day.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Thanked staff for the reports and he thanked the police department for their work regarding DUI’s. He said he attended the Thornton Veterans Memorial Park dedication and he said he attended and hosted the Sacramento County Vice Mayor’s luncheon. He said he also attended the Parlin Oaks ground breaking ceremony and the National Night Out celebration. Lozano asked to bring back for discussion a resolution supporting Proposition 36 and City Council agreed. He also asked to bring back the Key to the City award for presentation to Don Nottoli and City Council agreed.
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COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Said he attended National Night Out and he appreciated the public participation. He asked to bring back his community benefit funds at the next council meeting for allocation to the Galt Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Said he attended National Night Out and thanked all those involved. He said he also attended the Galt Jr. Warriors ribbon cutting. He thanked the City Manager and Amie Mendes for their support on the C Street project and he spoke about his and the public’s concerns on the project.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked the public for their comments. He was thankful for staff’s flexibility in addressing concerns regarding the C Street project.
MAYOR SANDHU: He 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 National Night Out and he thanked the police department and all those involved for putting on the event.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk