City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · November 15, 2016
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by the Mayor. Council Members present: Payne, Heuer,
Campion, Powers and Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, City Treasurer Farrell, City Attorney
Rudolph, Interim 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 - None
PRESENTATION: None.
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 - Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending Wednesday,
November 4, 2016.
3. SUBJECT: Ratify Microsoft Licensing Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-70 ratifying the Microsoft Enterprise
Enrollment Volume Licensing Agreement.
4. SUBJECT: Finance Department Reorganization.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-71 modifying the Operating Budget
Finance Department Positions as listed in Schedule VI Summary of Personnel Positions Fiscal
Years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of the January 3, 2017 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the meeting of January 3, 2017.
6. SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget Appropriation for a Settlement Agreement with the California
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Regional Water Quality Control Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-72 approving a supplemental budget
appropriation for a settlement agreement between the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board and the City in the amount of $94,395 from Fund 007 Wastewater fund.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Powers, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending September 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the Treasurer’s Report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Heuer, accepting the Treasurer’s Report for
period ending September 2016 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance 2016-11 repealing and replacing Chapter 15.04 of the Galt
Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Construction and adopting the 2016 Editions of the
California Building Standard Codes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the full reading by substitution of title only,
Ordinance No. 2016-11 of the City Council of the City of Galt repealing and replacing Chapter
15.04 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Construction and adopting by reference
the 2016 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code,
California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California
Green Building Code and California Energy Code.
Erias introduced Armand Lobao, Building Official, and he gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Payne, seconded by Campion, introducing Ordinance No. 2016-11
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance No. 2016-12 repealing and replacing Chapter 15.28 of the
Galt Municipal Code (Fire Code) and adopting the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only,
Ordinance No. 2016-12 of the City Council of the City of Galt repealing and replacing Chapter
15.28 (Fire Code) of the Galt Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2016 California Fire
Code (based on the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code) including local amendments
thereto.
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Lobao gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Powers, introducing Ordinance No. 2016-12
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. SUBJECT: Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the South Sacramento Conservation
Agency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-73 approving the City’s participation
in a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the South Sacramento Conservation Agency.
Erias gave the agenda report and he introduced Bill Ziebron, consultant for Sacramento County,
who gave the presentation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, adopting Resolution No. 2016-73
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. SUBJECT: Dispatch Console Upgrade and Project 25 Compliance Transition.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-74 approving the lease agreement
with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of three police dispatch consoles.
Sockman gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Powers, adopting Resolution No. 2016-74 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Installation of Historic Markers delineating the Original Lincoln Highway
Travel Route.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-75 authorizing staff to install historic
marker signs at strategic locations along South and North Lincoln Way within the City limits.
Winkler introduced Mark Clarkson, Deputy Public Works Director, and he gave the presentation.
Joel Windmiller, California Chapter Lincoln Highway Association, thanked Council for their
support.
Heuer offered to use her discretionary dollars to support the project. Campion asked for a link on
the City’s website to the Lincoln Highway Association. Powers suggested a City ceremony
celebrating the installation of the first sign.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2016-75 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
7. SUBJECT: Approval of a Sewer Capacity Reservation Program for Residential Lots.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-76 establishing a program for the
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reservation of sewer capacity for residential lots, prior to the issuance of a building permit; and 2)
Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-10 repealing and replacing section 14.10.060 of the Galt Municipal
Code regarding sewer connection fees.
Winkler gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Payne, adopting Resolution No. 2016-76 and
Ordinance No. 2016-10 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS: Nothing.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Nothing.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Palazzo reminded the public about the Delta College Board of Trustees
meetings today at 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm concerning the North County Campus.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR PAYNE: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: asked for an update on the Lighting of the Night Event. Solis said the
event was on Saturday, December 3 at City Hall beginning at 4:30 pm. Heuer asked for more information
concerning riding in the parade and Solis said he would follow up with the Clerk’s Office.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER POWERS: said the Senior Luncheon was on December 8 from 11:30 am to 2:00
pm, which was the same day as the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. She invited Council and staff to help
serve. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
MAYOR CREWS: Thanked the Lincoln Highway Association.
There being no further business to come before council, the mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:00 am.
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 Emily A. Boyd, Finance Director
Lori Heuer, Council Member Chris Erias, Interim Community Development Director
Marylou Powers, Council Member Paula Islas, Human Resources Administrator
Tod Sockman, Police Chief
Donna Settles, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation 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, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 OPEN SESSION: 10:00AM
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:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Payne, Heuer, Campion, Powers, Crews
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATIONS
D. 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.
E. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 6 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
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1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending
Wednesday, November 4, 2016.
3. SUBJECT: Ratify Microsoft Licensing Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution ratifying the Microsoft Enterprise
Enrollment Volume Licensing Agreement.
4. SUBJECT: Finance Department Reorganization.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution modifying the Operating Budget
Finance Department Positions as listed in Schedule VI Summary of Personnel Positions
Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of the January 3, 2017 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the meeting of January 3, 2017.
6. SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget Appropriation for a Settlement Agreement with the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a supplemental budget
appropriation for a settlement agreement between the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board and the City in the amount of $94,395 from Fund 007 Wastewater fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS
G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending September, 2016.
AGENDA REPORT: Farrell
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Introduction of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 15.04 of the Galt
Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Construction and adopting the 2016 Editions of
the California Building Standard Codes.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the full reading by substitution of title
only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt repealing and replacing Chapter
15.04 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Construction and adopting by
reference the 2016 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California
Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California
Electrical Code, California Green Building Code and California Energy Code.
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3. SUBJECT: Introduction of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 15.28 of the Galt
Municipal Code (Fire Code) and adopting the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of
title only, of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt repealing and replacing
Chapter 15.28 (Fire Code) of the Galt Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2016
California Fire Code (based on the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code) including
local amendments thereto.
4. SUBJECT: Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the South Sacramento
Conservation Agency.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the City’s participation in a
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the South Sacramento Conservation Agency.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. SUBJECT: Dispatch Console Upgrade and Project 25 Compliance Transition.
AGENDA REPORT: Sockman
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the lease agreement with
Motorola Solutions for the purchase of three police dispatch consoles.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Installation of Historic Markers delineating the Original Lincoln
Highway Travel Route.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to install historic
marker signs at strategic locations along South and North Lincoln Way within the City
limits.
7. SUBJECT: Approval of a Sewer Capacity Reservation Program for Residential Lots.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution establishing a program for the
reservation of sewer capacity for residential lots, prior to the issuance of a building permit;
and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-10 repealing and replacing section 14.10.060 of the Galt
Municipal Code regarding sewer connection fees.
H. COMMUNICATION
I. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
J. COMMENTS BY STAFF
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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
NOVEMBER
November 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 10:00 am – City Council Chambers
November 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
November 23, 24 Thanksgiving Holiday – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 24 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – Parks & Recreation Building CANCELLED
November 28 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Department
DECEMBER
December 5 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 – City Council Chambers
December 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
December 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
December 14 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
December 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
December 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
December 22 Christmas Eve Holiday Observed - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
December 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – Parks & Recreation Building CANCELLED
December 26 Christmas Holiday Observed – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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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