CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
GALT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 15, 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, Farmer, Vandenburg, and Sandhu. Absent: Papineau.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Interim Finance Director Saunders, Information Technology Manager Mort, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent: 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.
Papineau entered the meeting at 6:02 pm.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Key to the City Presentation - Don Nottoli
Lozano presented the Key to the City.
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.
Written public comment received from Alberto Perez regarding speeding issues.
Gracie Malson spoke about suicide awareness and prevention.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Land Use and Natural Resources Committee meeting on October 3. Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on October 7.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item F4 and Lozano pulled Item F3.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 4 except Items No. 3 and 4 which were pulled for discussion.
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SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 2, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 2, 2024.
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, approving the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-91 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-91 changing the position title of Economic Development Manager to Economic Development Director was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Preliminary Fourth Quarter Report and Budget Adjustment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-92 authorizing the proposed changes to the FY 2023-24 budget.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2024-92 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR: None.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Mendes gave an update on the Small Business Grant Match Program and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey. Griffin gave an update on the paint drop off event that occurred last week.
Erias welcomed Carly Saunders as the Interim Finance Director and he reminded City Council there would be no November 5, 2024, council meeting.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Welcomed Carly to her new position. He asked if City staff would meet with public speaker, Gracie Malson, to discuss her comments. He asked if the Beautification Committee would be able to help with graffiti clean-up. He asked about looking at safety issues on Amador.
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COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked Gracie Malson for her comments. He asked everyone to think about issues that matter to them when voting.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked Gracie Malson for her comments and he asked if she would like to attend the next Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting. He said there was a discussion needed for the Commission on Aging after new council members have been sworn in. He wished the candidates luck in the upcoming election.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked Gracie Malson for her public comment and he suggested including the Galt Youth Commission in any upcoming awareness meetings. He talked about the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
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 congratulated Carly Saunders on her new position.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Rodacker
Assistant City Clerk