City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · February 6, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, February 06, 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
Resource Director Hall and Finance Director Boyd.
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)
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 6:04 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Crews, Malson,
Campion, Lampson and Heuer.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, City Treasurer Farrell, Interim City
Attorney Hood, Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Boyd, Parks & Recreation
Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Human Resources
Director Hall.
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: Heuer pulled Item No. I5 from consent
calendar for discussion.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employee – David Rodriguez, Facilities Maintenance
Worker.
Winkler introduced Rodriguez.
2. SUBJECT: Solid Waste Legislative Update – Public Works Department.
Winkler introduced Josh Pane, California Waste Recovery, who gave the presentation.
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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, Galt Chamber of Commerce, asked City Council to support the venue request for the
Eggstravaganza.
Barbara Payne shared the programs sponsored through the Beautification Committee.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES:
Crews gave an update from the Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District and Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG).
Malson participated in League of California Cities - Mayor and Council Members Academy in Sacramento.
He attended the Winter Bird Festival, his first Public Safety Committee meeting and toured Cardinal Glass.
Malson participated in the City’s Strategic Planning Session.
Lampson attended the Public Safety Committee meeting and encouraged the community to use the Galt
Connect app to report problems. She reported the Galt Youth Commission was accepting applications for
the open student member positions.
Heuer attended the Blue Stripe Red Star Organization’s dinner with Palazzo. She gave an update from the
Sacramento Public Library Authority. Heuer met with the Galt Friends of the Library to share the
Sacramento Public Library Authority’s conceptual plans for the Galt Library expansion. She added no
funding for the expansion had been identified. Heuer toured Cardinal Glass, attended the City’s Strategic
Planning Session and was present at the Galt Area Historical Society’s meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for
Consulting Services with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., for the Fourth Street
Parking Lot and Open Space Improvements Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-02 authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for consulting services with Callander Associates
Landscape Architecture, Inc., in the amount of $120,090 for the Fourth Street Parking Lot and
Open Space Improvements Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 59B.
Heuer asked about the funding source. Winkler replied it was a funding allocation from the Sacramento
Housing and Redevelopment Agency related to the Community Development Block Grant Program. He
said it would be used for the design process and Heuer suggested he contact the Historic Preservation
Advisory Committee for their participation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, Resolution No. 2018-02 was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 4. Item 5 was pulled for discussion.
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1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2018 and the special meeting of January
26, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 23, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 23, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Second Quarter Financial Review.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the fiscal year 2017-2018 second quarter financial
review.
4. SUBJECT: California Statewide Communities Development Authority Property Assessed Clean
Energy Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-03 consenting to the inclusion of
properties within the territory of the City in the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority (CSCDA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs and; Authorizing
the CSCDA to accept applications from property owners, conduct contractual assessment
proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City and; Authorizing
related actions.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Malson, seconded by Campion, 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 December 2017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lampson, seconded by Campion, accepting the Treasurer’s Report
for period ending December 2017 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Programs, Costs and Fees Study Session.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation and, if desired, provide direction to staff.
Solis gave an overview of the study session. Boyd gave the financial portion of the presentation.
Solis introduced Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, who reviewed the breakdown on the cost
of recreation programs.
Campion asked for information on the resident and non-resident fee from the City of Elk Grove.
Heuer asked for the participation breakdown comparing Galt residents and non-residents.
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Solis introduced Armando Morales, Parks Supervisor, who discussed the issues concerning the
park facilities.
Phyllis Johnson had comments on the playground structures.
Solis gave an overview of the condition of the community centers and reviewed the rental fees. He
included comments on the special events sponsored by the City.
Sherry Daley commented on the park impact fees charged to developers.
Shawn Farmer shared his concerns on fees charged to participants.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Nothing.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler gave an update on Safe Routes to School, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Project. Solis thanked his staff for the presentation.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR CREWS: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER MALSON: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: Nothing.
MAYOR HEUER: Nothing.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:37 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 Director
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, FEBRUARY 6, 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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D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Roll Call: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson, Heuer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute – Pledge of Allegiance by Bob Balliet, Vietnam Veteran
4. Video statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employee – David Rodriguez, Facilities Maintenance
Worker.
2. SUBJECT: Solid Waste Legislative Update – Public Works Department.
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 5 be acted
on simultaneously unless a council member requests separate discussion and/or action.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2018 and the special meeting of
January 26, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 23, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January
23, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Second Quarter Financial Review.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the fiscal year 2017-2018 second quarter
financial review.
4. SUBJECT: California Statewide Communities Development Authority Property Assessed
Clean Energy Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution consenting to the inclusion of
properties within the territory of the City in the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority (CSCDA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Programs and; Authorizing the CSCDA to accept applications from property owners,
conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the
territory of the City and; Authorizing related actions.
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5. SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
for Consulting Services with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., for the
Fourth Street Parking Lot and Open Space Improvements Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for consulting services with Callander
Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., in the amount of $120,090 for the Fourth Street
Parking Lot and Open Space Improvements Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 59B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER'S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending December 2017.
AGENDA REPORT: Farrell
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Programs, Costs and Fees Study Session.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation and, if desired, provide direction
to staff.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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
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 Facility
MARCH
March 5 Galt Youth Commission– 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – Council Chambers
March 14 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 pm – Municipal Service Center
March 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility
March 26 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Department Facility
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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