City Council Meeting - 1:00 pm

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 1:00 pm The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Council Members present: Crews, Heuer, Campion, Lampson and Powers. Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, City Attorney Rudolph, Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Boyd, Human Resources Administrator Islas, Parks & Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler. OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the City Clerk read the video statement. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS - Crews pulled Item E4 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Powers moved Item G3 and Item K1 to after the consent calendar. PRESENTATION: 1. SUBJECT: Community Outreach – Police Department. Sockman introduced TJ Guidotti, Crime Prevention Coordinator, who gave the presentation. Heuer asked to include the details of the upcoming community meetings and locations in the weekly update. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The Clerk announced that members of the audience could address the council on any matter which is not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction. She advised the location of the speaker sheets, asked that speaker sheets be presented to the clerk prior to addressing council and advised that each person would have a five-minute time limit to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Pedestrian Enhancements Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-01 to: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pelagic Engineering in the amount of $123,716 (inclusive of Add Alternate) for the construction of the Pedestrian Enhancements Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 55G; and 2) Authorize a 10% project contingency of $12,372; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency amount and 4) Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation of $41,000 from the Transportation Development Act, Fund 009 Fund Balance (restricted for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects) to CIP No. 55G050; and 5) Authorize the Director of Public Works to accept the improvements and issue the Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work. Crews asked additional questions on the audible function at the crosswalks. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 2 ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Heuer, adopting Resolution No. 2017-01 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 8, excluding Item E4, which was pulled for discussion. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 4, 2017. 3. SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2017-01 Repealing Chapter 2.80 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding the Relocation Appeals Board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-01 repealing Chapter 2.80 of the Galt Municipal Code, titled “Relocation Appeals Board.” 5. SUBJECT: Ford Fusion Vehicle Replacement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-02 appropriating founds for the purchase of a replacement police vehicle. 6. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – October 1 to December 31, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Second Quarter Capital Improve Program Status Report. 7. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Second Quarter Strategic Plan Update. 8. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending November 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted. ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Lampson, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 3. SUBJECT: Tiny Smiles Race Fee Waiver Request. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the request from Tiny Smiles to waive the $3,785.32 for traffic control provided by Galt Police Department, Public Works and the rental fee for the Littleton Community Center for the Tiny Smile Runs. Solis gave the agenda report. Powers suggested splitting the cost of the fee waiver with Tiny Smiles. Campion proposed waiving the $500 building rental fee. Heuer made a motion to waive the building rental fee and charge the direct cost to Tiny Smiles, seconded by Campion. ACTION: Upon a motion by Powers, seconded by Crews, splitting the $3,785.32 with Tiny Smiles Race was approved by a roll call vote with Heuer and Campion dissenting. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 3 CITY CLERK'S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: Galt Parks and Recreation Commission – Commissioner Appointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a commissioner to fill the vacant position with a term ending December 2020. Settles gave the agenda report. Campion appointed Chris Smith with a term ending December 2020. SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SUBJECT: Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 2016-13 imposing a Moratorium on all Commercial Marijuana Land Uses and all Marijuana Cultivation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2017-02 extending current Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2016-13 imposing a moratorium on all commercial marijuana land uses and all marijuana cultivation until December 20, 2017, pursuant to Government Code section 65858. Rudolph gave the agenda report. Powers opened the public hearing. Rory Chapman opposed to the banning of growing marijuana. Adam Gallaty said six months was a reasonable amount of time to develop a policy and encouraged outdoor cultivation due to safety concerns. Randy Kirchhof favored outdoor cultivation for medicinal purposes. Powers closed the public hearing. Adam Gallaty asked Council to consider extending the urgency ordinance for six months and then another six months if needed. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Crews, adopting Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2017-02 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Powers Discretionary Funds - Fiscal year 2017. AGENDA REPORT: Powers RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve allocating: 1) $215 to Jeremy Nolan for his Eagle Scout Service Project; and 2) $200 to Venture Troup 119 for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree; and 3) $100 to Galt High School Cheer Program. Powers gave the agenda report. Heuer felt the donation to Venture Troop 119 and the Galt High School Cheer Program was not an appropriate expenditure that benefitted the City at large. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 4 ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Lampson, allocating 1) $215 to Jeremy Nolan for his Eagle Scout Service Project; and 2) $200 to Venture Troup 119 for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree; and 3) $100 to Galt High School Cheer Program was approved by a roll call vote with Heuer and Campion dissenting. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 2. SUBJECT: Regulation of Marijuana. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider whether to direct staff to prepare regulations relating to: 1) the use of marijuana in public places, 2) the cultivation of marijuana and/or 3) commercial marijuana uses. Palazzo, Sockman, and Erias each gave a portion of the presentation. Palazzo recommended Council take each part, as outlined in the agenda report, one at a time for discussion. Adam Gallaty wanted outdoor cultivation allowed and disagreed with the exaggeration of the smell. Randy Kirchhof would like outdoor smoking allowed. Council discussed the use of marijuana in public places. Heuer suggested looking at the League of California Cities’ definition of public places which was any areas that were opened to the public. Council directed Rudolph to prepare an ordinance defining public places under Proposition 64. Council discussed commercial marijuana uses. Campion suggested having staff bring this item back once regulations were established by the State of California. Council agreed. Council discussed the cultivation of marijuana. Powers opposed the ban for outdoor cultivation. Heuer would like to see outdoor cultivation allowed. Crews and Lampson objected to outdoor cultivation. Campion wanted more information before making a decision. Campion proposed a draft ordinance on indoor and outdoor cultivation. He would also like to see examples from other cities on indoor and outdoor cultivation. ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, bringing back an ordinance on the use of marijuana in public places was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Rudolph recommended bringing back next month additional information from other communities on cultivation for further discussion and direction. Council agreed. 4. SUBJECT: 2016 Lighting of the Night Event – Cost and Revenue Review. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback. Solis gave the agenda report. Discussion ensued concerning the throwing of candy/objects from the floats. Ralph Cortez was concerned with the safety of throwing candy from the floats. Council gave direction prohibiting the throwing of candy/objects and requiring a designated walker to hand out items on behalf of the float entry. Solis would bring back regulations at a later date. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 5 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 5. SUBJECT: Amended General Fund - Fund Balance and Reserve Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-03 approving the updated General Fund - Fund Balance and Reserve Policy. Boyd gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Crews, Heuer, adopting Resolution No. 2017-03 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS: None. ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Nothing. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler gave an update on the City’s water conservation. Solis reminded the community the Winter Bird Festival Event was on Saturday, January 21. He asked the community to check the City’s website for the most current information on the tours. Sockman thanked the community for their attendance at the wreath laying ceremony at the Tonn Memorial on January 15. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VICE-MAYOR CREWS: attended the wreath laying ceremony for Officer Tonn. COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: attended the Proposition 64 Information Briefing, hosted by the League of California Cities, with Palazzo. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: nothing. COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: attended the Tonn Memorial and thanked the Police Department. MAYOR POWERS: thanked the community for their attendance at the wreath laying in honor of Officer Kevin Tonn. There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 4:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles City Clerk