CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 17, 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 5:00 pm. Council Members present: Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg, and Sandhu. Absent: Lozano
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Erias, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker, and Interim City Attorney Splendorio.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
Lozano entered the meeting at 5:06 pm.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54956.8) Property: 1050 Walnut Avenue, Galt, CA
Agency negotiator: Chris Erias
Negotiating parties: Cosumnes CSD
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 case
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
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, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Finance Director Boring, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Manager Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin.
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:
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Gale Webber, Chair, gave the presentation.
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2. SUBJECT: Commission on Aging Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Brendan Moore, Commissioner, gave the presentation.
Ken Lee spoke about how the commission helps seniors.
Phyllis Johnson spoke about an upcoming cybersecurity meeting for seniors.
3. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report for Fiscal year 2023-2024.
Carrie Graham, Chair, gave the presentation.
4. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Jeff Hood, 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.
Phyllis Johnson, spoke about a ticket she received.
Ken Lee, spoke about issues within the city.
Carol Backert, spoke about a safety issue.
Bonnie Rodriguez, spoke about help for smaller cities.
Chris Brossman spoke about quality of life issues and city employment issues.
Michaela Johnson and Becky Roenspie, Roenspie and Johnson, spoke about Galt Children’s Makers Market.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Vandenburg attended the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council meeting on September 13.
Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board meeting on September 12.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item I3.
Cobey stated Item I7 had been updated, due to Galt Public Service Unit’s concerns, to retain the Litter Abatement Worker classification under the facilities division within Public Works and the organization chart had been modified to only reflect Code Compliance under the City Manager’s direct report.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 7 except Item No. 3 which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 5, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 5, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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4. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accounts Receivable Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the write-off of uncollectible receivables in the amount of $11,980 in accordance with the City’s Write-Off Policy.
5. SUBJECT: Information Technology Server Replacement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-84 authorizing the Information Technology Director to purchase five (5) new servers in an amount not to exceed $76,874.56.
6. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Consultant Services with West Yost Associates for Consulting Engineering Services for WWTP Chemical Facility Project, CIP 521B (CEQA Exempt – Section 15164).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-85 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the consultant services agreement with West Yost Associates in the amount of $17,282 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical Facility Project (CIP 521B).
7. SUBJECT: Approval of the New Code Compliance Supervisor Classification, Salary Range, and Revised Salary Schedule for the Unrepresented Mid-Management Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-86 establishing the Code Compliance Supervisor classification, approving the proposed job specifications, establishing the salary range and approving the revised Unrepresented Mid-Management salary schedule.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Vandenburg, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Interim City Manager Contract Amendment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Chris Erias as Interim City Manager, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment.
Farmer pulled item for discussion.
Bonnie Rodriguez agreed the item should have been discussed.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, approving First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Chris Erias as Interim City Manager, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Public Benefit Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, allocating Council Member Farmer’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Galt Jr. Warriors Youth Football and Cheer Organization.
Rodacker gave the report.
Noel Campos, President, thanked Farmer and City Council for the donation.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Vandenburg, approving allocating Council Member Farmer’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Galt Jr. Warriors Youth Football and Cheer Organization was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: City Council Public Benefit Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, allocating Council Member Vandenburg’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Sunshine Food Pantry and Resource Center, Inc.
Rodacker gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, allocating Council Member Vandenburg’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Sunshine Food Pantry and Resource Center, Inc was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
Farmer stated that due to his ownership of a business within the sphere of the program, he was recusing himself from consideration of the item.
3. SUBJECT: Small Business Assistance Grant Match Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-87 establishing the Small Business Assistance Grant Match Program and authorizing an appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund (Fund 001) to fund the program.
Mendes gave the presentation and stated the program would also include the downtown mixed-use area.
Sam Mitchell asked council to reconsider the program scope.
Phyllis Johnson asked about new businesses.
Gale Webber asked about non-profits.
Becky Roenspie asked about the gateway to old town.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-87 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Farmer.
Farmer re-entered the meeting at 7:41 pm.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis reminded everyone of the upcoming Parks Master Plan meetings. Kalinowski reminded everyone of the upcoming Coffee-with-a-Cop on October 2. Erias thanked City Council for their vote of confidence with his contract renewal. He also said he appreciated Matt Boring’s service.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Thanked everyone for the public comment. He also thanked Matt Boring for his time at the City and said he would be missed. He asked if the next Parks Master Plan meeting dates could be scheduled further out so the public could have more advanced notice.
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COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Appreciated Matt Boring’s work with the Finance Department and wished him the best of luck. Said this council meeting was the most positive meeting he had attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked the police department for their work regarding the recent school issues. He thanked Amie Mendes and her staff for their outreach regarding the C Street businesses during the street closure. He thanked the Chamber for hosting Senator Niello and he thanked the public for their comments.
He thanked Matt Boring for his presentations and wished him the best of luck. He reminded everyone of the Old Town Dinner Dance this weekend.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked the police department for their work at the schools and he thanked the staff for their reports. He congratulated Chris Erias and Matt Boring. He also thanked the public for their comments.
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 asked to bring back a recognition certificate to Miguel Garcia, the Galt High School Soccer Award recipient. City Council agreed. He thanked Matt Boring for his service.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:51 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Rodacker
Assistant City Clerk