City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · February 21, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by the Mayor. 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, Parks & Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief
Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Human Resources Administrator Islas
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 – Powers tabled Item C2 until the next
regular meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employees: 1) Carly Saunders, Accounting Assistant, II;
2) Vera Whittenburg, Accounting Manager; 3) Trista Webb, Police Dispatcher; and 4) Shannon
McClain, Police Dispatcher.
Boyd introduced Carly Saunders and Vera Whittenburg. Sockman introduced Trista Webb and
Shannon McClain. Winkler introduced Taylor Skofield, Wastewater Treatment Operator.
2. SUBJECT: State of the City Address – Gene Palazzo, City Manager.
Tabled until the next regular meeting.
3. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Overview – Armando Solis, Parks and Recreation
Director.
Solis gave the presentation.
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.
Christine Dezelle, Galt Senior Club, complimented Solis for the upkeep of the Chabolla Center and his
willingness to work with the Club. She gave a brief overview of Club events. Dezelle thanked City Council
for having a day meeting because she was unable to attend in the evening. She encouraged City Council to
experience riding on South County Transit.
Sherry Daley updated City Council on illegal immigration and asked how City Council was going to
proceed. Powers asked Chief to update City Council as more information became available.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending February 13, 2017.
3. SUBJECT: Revisions to Galt Municipal Code regarding Alternate Members for Commissions and
Committees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-04 repealing and replacing sections
2.90.050, 2.95.050 and 2.97.050 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding alternate committee
members.
4. SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify the formula for Dedication of Land –
Population per type of Dwelling Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-03 amending Section 18.64.080B.04
of the Galt Municipal Code regarding the formula for dedication of land.
5. SUBJECT: Revision to Section 5, Classification Plan, of the City of Galt Personnel Manual.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-06 revising Section 5, Classification
Plan, of the City of Galt Personnel Manual authorizing the City Manager to fill a funded, allocated
position in Schedule VI at a lower level if deemed necessary.
6. SUBJECT: Terracare Associates Service Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-07 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a service contract with Terracare Associates to provide landscape maintenance of City
streetscapes and open space.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Appointment of Interim City Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-08 appointing Kimberly Hood, of the
law firm of Best, Best & Krieger, as Interim City Attorney, and approving an agreement for legal
services with Best, Best & Krieger.
Rudolph gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2017-08 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Approval of Proposed Job Description and Salary Schedule for the Positions of Senior
Wastewater System Operator and Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-09 approving the recommended job
description and salary schedule for the new positions of Senior Wastewater System Operator and
Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.
Winkler gave the agenda report.
Powers was concerned the proposed salary schedule would not align with the new salary schedule
and wanted to wait for the Classification and Compensation Study to be completed.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2017-09 was
approved by a roll call vote with Powers dissenting.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Nothing.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias gave a development update. Winkler informed City Council on the City’s
water conservation progress. Mendez brought City Council up to date on the Simmerhorn Commercial
Project. Solis thanked Public Works for the maintenance of the Chabolla Center. He said due to recent
heavy rains, the playing fields would not be usable until the following week. Sockman gave details on the
damaged railroad-crossing arm. Powers asked that City Council receive an email when incidents occur
before posting on Social Media. Rudolph said it had been a pleasure and honor working for the City of Galt.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE-MAYOR CREWS: thanked Rudolph for his time with the City of Galt. He attended the Tiny Smiles
Event and it was well attended by the community. Crews thanked City Council for the flower arrangement.
COUNCIL MEMBER HEUER: attended the Galt Comedy Night at Brewsters and said it was a great
show.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: wished Rudolph the best of luck and enjoyed working with him over
the years.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: gave an update on high school sports.
MAYOR POWERS: read a letter from Ralph Cortez thanking Rudolph for his time with the City. Powers
said she was going to miss Rudolph and thanked him for his friendship.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
section 54957.
Title: City Manager
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RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 4:13 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 4:13 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Marylou Powers, Mayor Eugene M. Palazzo, City Manager
Mark Crews, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Emily A. Boyd, Finance Director
Lori Heuer, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director
Paige Lampson, 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, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 OPEN SESSION: 1:00 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:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Crews, Heuer, Campion, Lampson, Powers.
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Video statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employees: 1) Carly Saunders, Account Assistant, II;
2) Vera Whittenburg, Accounting Manager; 3) Trista Webb, Police Dispatcher; and 4)
Shannon McClain, Police Dispatcher.
2. SUBJECT: State of the City Address – Gene Palazzo, City Manager.
3. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Overview – Armando Solis, Parks and
Recreation Director.
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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.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending February
13, 2017.
3. SUBJECT: Revisions to Galt Municipal Code regarding Alternate Members for
Commissions and Committees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-04 repealing and replacing
sections 2.90.050, 2.95.050 and 2.97.050 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding alternate
committee members.
4. SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify the formula for Dedication of Land
– Population per type of Dwelling Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-03 amending Section
18.64.080B.04 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding the formula for dedication of land.
5. SUBJECT: Revision to Section 5, Classification Plan, of the City of Galt Personnel
Manual.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution revising Section 5, Classification Plan,
of the City of Galt Personnel Manual authorizing the City Manager to fill a funded,
allocated position in Schedule VI at a lower level if deemed necessary.
6. SUBJECT: Terracare Associates Service Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a service contract with Terracare Associates to provide landscape maintenance of
City streetscapes and open space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
F. SCHEDULED MATTERS
G. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Appointment of Interim City Attorney.
AGENDA REPORT: Rudolph
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution appointing Kimberly Hood, of the law
firm of Best, Best & Krieger, as Interim City Attorney, and approving an agreement for
legal services with Best, Best & Krieger.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Approval of Proposed Job Description and Salary Schedule for the Positions
of Senior Wastewater System Operator and Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.
AGENDA REPORT: Islas
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the recommended job
description and salary schedule for the new positions of Senior Wastewater System
Operator and Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.
H. COMMUNICATION
I. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
J. COMMENTS BY STAFF
K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code section 54957.
Title: City Manager
M. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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
FEBRUARY
February 20 City Offices Closed – Presidents Day
February 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 1:00 PM – Council Chambers
February 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – Parks & Recreation Building
MARCH 2017
March 6 Galt Youth Commission– 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
March 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 pm
March 8 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00pm - Council Chambers
March 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers
March 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 3:30 pm – City Hall Community Room
March 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 1:00 pm – Regular Session
March 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 5:15 pm – Parks & Recreation Building
March 30 City Offices Closed – Observed Cesar Chavez Day
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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