City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · January 16, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Crews, Malson, Campion,
Lampson and Heuer.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood, Human
Resources Director Hall, Police Chief Sockman, and Public Works Director Winkler.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority of
Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Gene Palazzo, Cora Hall, Charley Howard
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Civilians Association (GPCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APNs 148-0072-004, 148-0072-016, 148-0072-017,
148-0072-018, 148-0072-019
Agency negotiators: Eugene Palazzo, City Manager
Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating parties: Michael Blakey and Danny Hogge with
Wine Country RV Storage LP
Rebecca Nelie Sherrer with A.N.T. Pallets, Inc.
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Crews, Malson,
Campion, Lampson and Heuer.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood, Community
Development Director Erias, Finance Director Boyd, Human Resources Director Hall, Parks & Recreation
Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Heuer opened the meeting with a silent prayer in honor of Al Baldwin who
passed away on January 5, 2018. Sergeant Shawn Sullivan recited the flag salute and the City Clerk read
the video statement.
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AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions – Wade Isbell, Parks Maintenance Worker I
David Rodriguez, Facilities Maintenance Worker II.
Solis introduced Isbell and Winkler said Rodriguez was unable to make the meeting.
2. SUBJECT: Oath of Office – Police Officer Loren Franklin.
Sockman introduced Franklin and Settles gave him the oath of office.
3. SUBJECT: Winter Bird Festival Presentation.
Solis gave the presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - The Clerk announced that members of the audience could address City Council
on any matter which was 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 City
Council and advised that each person would have a five-minute time limit to speak.
Gale Webber proposed naming the Fourth Street Promenade in honor of Al Baldwin.
Leeza Klotz, Galt Sunrise Rotary, thanked the City for the use of the facilities during the Galt Community
Dinner and said they served more than 1200 meals. She thanked the community and the businesses that
supported the event.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES:
Malson attended a meeting assisting on the procurement process and recommendation to City Council on
a new auditing firm. He said the request for proposals had been sent out.
Lampson attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting and reported they are planning a pancake breakfast
as part of the Eggstravaganza. She added the Public Safety Committee would be meeting on Monday,
January 22, 2018.
Sockman attended, on City Council’s behalf, the Sacramento County Criminal Justice Cabinet meeting. He
said it was his first meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 4.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 2017 and special meeting of
January 9, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 4, 2018.
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3. SUBJECT: Galt Beautification Committee Bylaws Amendments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-01 amending the Galt Beautification
Committee Bylaws to revise the meeting time and location of Committee meetings and other
amendments to better reflect current practice of the Committee.
4. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending November 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Malson, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Read and Understand the City’s Utility Bill.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on how to read and understand
information on the City’s utility bill.
Boyd introduced Michelle Neeley, Accounting Manager, who gave the presentation.
Campion asked about the rate increase process. Winkler replied customer notices would be sent out
and a pass-through memo distributed to City Council thirty days in advance. He added City Council
would have the option of discussing further at a City Council meeting.
Rick Walters had questions concerning his utility bill. Heuer suggested he arrange a meeting with
City staff.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – October 1, 2017 through December 31,
2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a Second Quarter Capital Improvement Program Status
Report.
Winkler gave the update.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Appointment of a Council Member to the Public Safety Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a city council member to fill a vacant position on the
Public Safety Committee.
Settles gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Crews, appointing Malson to the Public Safety
Committee was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler gave an update for December’s water conservation efforts for the
City. Erias gave an update on City annexation projects. Sockman commented on the five-year anniversary
of Officer Kevin Tonn’s passing. He thanked the community and staff for their participation at the memorial
service.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR CREWS: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER MALSON: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: congratulated Solis for being named the person of the year by the
Galt Herald and congratulated Gale Webber for being named volunteer of the year by the Galt Herald.
MAYOR HEUER: Nothing.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:09
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Settles
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Lori Heuer, Mayor Eugene M. Palazzo, City Manager
Mark Crews, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Emily A. Boyd, Finance Director
Paige Lampson, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director
Tom Malson, Council Member Cora Hall, 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
Kimberly Hood, Interim City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 PM OPEN SESSION: 6:00 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: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson, Heuer
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on non-agenda items. Speakers may address City 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority
of Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Gene Palazzo, Cora Hall, Charley Howard
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Civilians Association (GPCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: APNs 148-0072-004, 148-0072-016, 148-0072-017,
148-0072-018, 148-0072-019
Agency negotiators: Eugene Palazzo, City Manager
Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating parties: Michael Blakey and Danny Hogge with
Wine Country RV Storage LP
Rebecca Nelie Sherrer with A.N.T. Pallets, Inc.
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson, Heuer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute – Pledge of Allegiance by Sergeant Shawn Sullivan
4. Video statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions – Wade Isbell, Parks Maintenance Worker I
David Rodriguez, Facilities Maintenance Worker II.
2. SUBJECT: Oath of Office – Police Officer Loren Franklin.
3. SUBJECT: Winter Bird Festival Presentation.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may
address the council on non-agenda items. Speakers may address City 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. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 4 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 2017 and special meeting of
January 9, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 4,
2018.
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3. SUBJECT: Galt Beautification Committee Bylaws Amendments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution amending the Galt Beautification
Committee Bylaws to revise the meeting time and location of Committee meetings and
other amendments to better reflect current practice of the Committee.
4. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending November 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Read and Understand the City’s Utility Bill.
AGENDA REPORT: Boyd
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on how to read and understand
information on the City’s utility bill.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – October 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2017.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a Second Quarter Capital Improvement Program
Status Report.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY:
AGENDA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Roll Call: Board Members: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson, Heuer
2. Public Comment
3. Information/Consent Agenda
a. SUBJECT: Minutes of the January 17, 2017 meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
b. SUBJECT: Successor Agency Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
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4. Departmental:
a. SUBJECT: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 2018 to June 2019.
AGENDA REPORT: Boyd
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency to the
Former Galt Redevelopment Agency approving and adopting the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 2018 to June 2019 (ROPS 18-
19) pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 1484.
O. ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT
CITY COUNCIL
P. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Appointment of a Council Member to the Public Safety Committee.
AGENDA REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a city council member to fill a vacant position on
the Public Safety Committee.
Q. COMMENTS BY STAFF
R. 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
JANUARY
January 15 Martin Luther King Day Observed – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
January 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
January 20 Winter Bird Festival – Chabolla Community Center
January 22 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Department
January 25 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
FEBRUARY
February 05 Galt Youth Commission – 6:00 pm –City Council Chambers
February 06 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
February 08 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
February 14 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
February 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
February 19 City Offices Closed – Presidents Day
February 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 PM – City Council Chambers
February 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
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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