City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · May 3, 2016
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion,
Powers and Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, and City Attorney Rudolph.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(d).
Name of case: Marques Pipeline, Inc., v. City of Galt, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-
2015-00181506
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: Community Development Director.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 7:03 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action on Item No. 1 and would be going back
into closed session at the conclusion of the open session for Item No. 2.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer, Campion,
Powers and Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, City Attorney Rudolph, Community
Development Director Stewart, Interim 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, Cub Scout Pack 16 recited the flag salute and
the City Clerk read the video statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS – None.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Greater Sacramento Softball Association (GSSA) Technology Grant – Parks and
Recreation.
Tanni Watts-Russell, Recreation Coordinator, gave an overview of the grant process and introduced
Jeff Dubchansky, Commissioner from GSSA, and he presented the check to the City of Galt.
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2. SUBJECT: Economic Development Update – Economic Development Manager.
Mendes gave the presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - The Clerk announced that members of the audience could address the council
on any matter that 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.
Reuven Epstein complained about the painted green line on C Street.
Tony Bermudez asked council to consider extending the railroad quiet zone to the Spring Street crossing
and the Twin Cities crossing. Winkler replied the City does not have jurisdiction in that area.
Chanel Murray, Representative from Assemblyman Jim Cooper’s office, gave an update on his activities
in the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 3.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants.
3. SUBJECT: Authorization to purchase a trailer-mounted water valve exercise machine.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-21 approving the purchase of a
trailer-mounted water valve exerciser with vacuum and high-pressure water systems from Owen
Equipment Co. for $58,844.98.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Heuer, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Eastview Specific Plan – General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map, and Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-22 approving the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land
Use Map, Eastview Specific Plan, and the Vesting Tentative Maps for the Liberty Ranch
component of the Eastview Specific Plan Project;
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-04 approving the proposed Pre-Zoning for the Eastview Specific
Plan Project; and
3) Introduce Ordinance No. 2016-05 approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement
for the Liberty Ranch portion of the Eastview Specific Plan Project, waive full reading, and
continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
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Stewart gave the agenda report.
Solange Altman objected to the Eastview Project.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, eliminating the last sentence of Section
4.4.2 of the Development Agreement failed by a roll call vote with Payne, Powers and Crews
dissenting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Powers, adopting Resolution No. 2016-22 was
approved by a roll call vote with Campion dissenting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Payne, adopting Ordinance No. 2016-04 was
approved by a roll call vote with Campion dissenting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Powers, seconded by Payne, introducing Ordinance No. 2016-05 was
approved by a roll call vote with Campion dissenting.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2016 – Third Quarter Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the informational report.
Boyd gave the presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a community member of the Beautification Committee
to fill a vacant position and remaining term in accordance with city practice.
Powers appointed Stephen Justice to the vacant position with the term ending in December 2018.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis announced the Bus Rodeo would be at the Galt Market this weekend.
Sockman was proud to announce the promotion of Richard Small to the position of sergeant and mentioned
the “Every 15 Minutes” event at Galt High School was a success. Palazzo reminded council of the strategic
planning meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 8:00 am and the pre-budget workshop on Monday, May 9,
2016 at 2:00 pm.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR PAYNE: said the Teen Art Exhibit was well done and she enjoyed the speaker. She
attended the Day of the Child Event at the Marian O. Lawrence Library.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: announced the Barbara Payne Garden Dedication at Harvey Park on May
26, 2016 at noon. She attended the Teen Art Exhibit sponsored by the Galt Youth Commission and thought
they did an outstanding job.
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COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: Nothing.
MAYOR CREWS: Nothing.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: Community Development Director.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 9:45 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Mark Crews, Mayor Eugene M. Palazzo, City Manager
Barbara Payne, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Tod Sockman, Police Chief
Lori Heuer, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Administrator
Marylou Powers, Council Member Emily Boyd, Interim Finance Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Donna Settles, City Clerk Tony Stewart, Community Development Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Steven Rudolph, City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016
CLOSED SESSION: 6:15 PM OPEN SESSION: 7:00 PM
NOTE: If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 209-366-7130, 380 Civic Drive, at least two days
prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Public records, including writings relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting and
distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 380
Civic Drive, Galt, California.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on non-agenda items. Speakers may address council on any agenda item during
consideration of the item. Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Council and limit comments to a maximum of five minutes. Please
fill out a speaker sheet located on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers and forward
the completed speaker sheet to the clerk.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(d).
Name of case: Marques Pipeline, Inc., v. City of Galt, Sacramento Superior Court Case
No. 34-2015-00181506
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: Community Development Director.
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D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute by Cub Scout Pack 16.
4. Video statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Greater Sacramento Softball Association Technology Grant – Parks and
Recreation.
2. SUBJECT: Economic Development Update – Economic Development Manager.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on non-agenda items. Speakers may address council on any agenda item during
consideration of the item. Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Council and limit comments to a maximum of five minutes. Please
fill out a speaker sheet located on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers and forward
the completed speaker sheet to the clerk.
I. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 3 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants.
3. SUBJECT: Authorization to purchase a trailer-mounted water valve exercise machine.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of a trailer-
mounted water valve exerciser with vacuum and high pressure water systems from Owen
Equipment Co. for the amount of $58,844.98.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
J. SCHEDULED MATTERS
K. REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Eastview Specific Plan – General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map, and Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement.
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AGENDA REPORT: Stewart
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use
Map, Eastview Specific Plan, and the Vesting Tentative Maps for the Liberty Ranch
component of the Eastview Specific Plan Project;
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-04 approving the proposed Pre-Zoning for the Eastview
Specific Plan Project; and
3) Introduce an ordinance approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement for
the Liberty Ranch portion of the Eastview Specific Plan Project, waive full reading, and
continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2016 – Third Quarter Update.
AGENDA REPORT: Boyd
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the informational report.
L. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a community member of the Beautification
Committee to fill a vacant position and remaining term in accordance with city practice.
M. COMMENTS BY AGENDA
N. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
DONNA SETTLES, CITY CLERK: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Galt City Council Meeting
was posted in the following listed sites before 5:00 pm on the Friday preceding the meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive;
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way; and
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue.
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CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
MAY 2016
May 03 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
May 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
May 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
May 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
May 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
May 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
May 30 Memorial Day – City Offices CLOSED
JUNE 2016
June 06 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
June 07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
June 08 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – Council Chambers
June 09 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
June 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
June 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – Regular Session
June 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – 610 Chabolla Avenue – California Room
ALL CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED FRIDAYS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Disclaimer – The dates and times of the meetings shown are accurate as of the date of posting. Please
contact the City Clerk’s office for verification.
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