CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 1, 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 Splendorio, Information Technology Manager Mort, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent:
Interim Finance Director Saunders, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources Director Cobey, and Parks and Recreation Director Solis.
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): None.
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.
Written public comment received from Ron regarding railroad quiet zones.
Tim Reed gave a Public Safety Committee update.
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association, spoke about the Code Compliance Supervisor position.
Jerry Sauter spoke about the street closures throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on September 19. Papineau attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting on September 18. Sandhu attended the City Selection Committee of Sacramento County on September
26. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 5.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 18, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 18, 2024.
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2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024 as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase Agreement for Fuel Delivery.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-88 authorizing the City Manager to execute a sub-contract to the master purchase agreement between the Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) and Hunt & Sons, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of fuel and lubricants.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, approving 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: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the City’s Intention to Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, declaring its Intention to Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections.
Splendorio gave the report.
Jerry Sauter opposed district elections.
Tim Reed opposed district elections.
Bonnie Rodriguez opposed district elections but did not want city to fight the lawsuit.
Phyllis Johnson asked about districts at the Federal level.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-89 was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote. Dissenting: Farmer.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 for Elliott Ranch.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-90 declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, with respect to Annexation No. 8 (the “Annexation”) into the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (“District”).
Griffin gave the report.
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AGENDA: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2024-90 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Griffin gave an update on capital projects. Kalinowski reminded council of tomorrow’s Coffee with a Cop event.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Said he and Planning Commissioner Hood would be participating in the upcoming Cal Cities City Political Action Committee corn hole tournament. He reminded everyone of the Trunk or Event in Old Town at the end of the month.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Farmer asked about road closures. He thanked Parks and Recreation for the landscaping at City Hall. He asked about cleaning up the garbage at Lower Sacramento Road, San Joaquin County.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Commented about the C Street timeline.
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. Said he attended the Old Town Dinner Dance and he thanked the Chamber and Council Member Farmer for their help with the event.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:11 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk