City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · April 17, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Council Members present: Malson, Campion, Lampson
and Heuer. Absent: Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, Acting City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood and
Human Resources Director Hall.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority of
Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Gene Palazzo, Cora Hall,
Charley Howard
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Civilians Association (GPCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employees
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 6:06 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Malson, Campion,
Lampson and Heuer. Absent: Crews.
Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, Acting City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Boyd, Human Resources Director Hall, Parks
& Recreation Director Solis, Public Works Director Winkler, and Police Chief Sockman.
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introduction – Jackie Garcia, Special Events Manager.
Solis introduced Garcia.
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2. SUBJECT: Preschool Head Start Presentation – Education Program.
Kelly Sprake and Roberta Anaya made 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.
Barbara Payne, member of the Galt Community of Character Coalition, presented Louis and Noellene
Pullen with the Integrity award.
Kami Martin expressed her concern with the Measure R Committee, Parks and Recreation, non-profits and
budget reserves.
LaVonne Riddlesperger expressed her concern with the trash and signage at the previous South County
Services location.
John Vermeltfoort, President of Galt Lions Club, expressed his concern with non-profit fee waiver.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
Malson attended the Public Safety Committee meeting. He and Vice Mayor Crews attended the tree
planting at Greer Elementary School in honor of Al Baldwin. Malson also attended Kite Day at McFarland
Ranch. Mayor Heuer attended City and Schools Together (CAST) regarding joint transportation facility
and 45 acres in Master Plan. She was honored by Assemblyman Jim Cooper and recognized as a Woman
of the Ninth District. She met with Supervisor Nottoli regarding strategic plan and Chief Executive Officer
of the Library Authority regarding the library expansion. Heuer and Lampson attended the Citizens
Assisting Police Services (CAPS) appreciation celebration breakfast. Heuer acknowledged Rose DeSantos
for years of service.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 8.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending April 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending April 4, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive 3rd quarter Capital Improvement Program Status Update.
4. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Status Update January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the Strategic Plan Status Update January 1, 2018 through
March 31, 2018.
5. SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Collection Services Agreement with California Waste Recovery
Systems.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-14 authorizing the City Manager to
execute the third amendment to the collection services agreement with California Waste Recovery
Systems, to extend the termination date of that agreement for an additional six months to August
31, 2019.
6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending February 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
7. SUBJECT: Support of State Assembly Bill 2596 related to the preparations of a California
Economic Development Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 authorizing the Mayor to sign a
letter of support for proposed Assembly Bill 2596, which would require the Governor’s Office of
Business and Economic Development to pursue an independent assessment of the State’s
competitiveness and lead the formation of a statewide economic development strategic plan.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of Galt Police Department Civilians Unit Memorandum of Understanding
with Revised Salary Schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-16 approving the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Galt Police Department Civilians Unit for the period of January 1, 2018
through June 30, 2021 with a revised salary schedule, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Galt Police Department Civilians Association Memorandum of Understanding.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Dry Creek Oaks Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment and Rezone Project.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation regarding the Dry Creek Oaks Project;
and 2) Open public hearing to receive comments on the Dry Creek Oaks Project; and 3) Upon
closing the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2018-17 approving the proposed amendment to
tentative subdivision map and introduce an ordinance approving the proposed rezone for the Dry
Creek Oaks Project, waive the full reading, and continue to the next regular meeting for adoption.
Erias gave the agenda report.
Campion asked about pedestrian and/or bicycle access.
Doug Bayless, representative of DR Horton, discussed location of bike trail.
Shawn Farmer discussed his concerns with the project.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, Resolution No. 2018-17, adding condition of
a Class I Bicycle Trail through the drainage basin, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council
members present. Absent: Crews. Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, introducing
Ordinance No. 2018-02, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent:
Crews.
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REGULAR CALENDAR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 Project list for 2018-2019.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-18 approving the City of Galt Senate
Bill 1 Project List for 2018-2019.
Winkler gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Malson, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2018-18 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Crews.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias stated a car wash and an infill townhome development application were
received. Winkler gave water conservation update. Solis gave update on city weeds. Sockman spoke
about the CAPS volunteers and the upcoming speaker series. He stated the Evidence and Property
Technician position was filled internally. He discussed the Lieutenant openings and recruitment efforts of
the Police Department.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE-MAYOR CREWS: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER MALSON: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Would like his discretionary funds placed on next council meeting
agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: Would like her discretionary funds placed on next council meeting
agenda.
MAYOR HEUER: Encouraged public to contact staff or City Council regarding questions about City
business. She gave details of an upcoming community education training and discussed social media
postings.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
Acting 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, APRIL 17, 2018
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 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 NEGOTIATORS: Gene Palazzo, Cora Hall,
Charley Howard
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Department Civilians Unit (GPDCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employees
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to and under
the authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 148-0010-053-0000
Agency negotiators: Eugene Palazzo, City Manager,
Steven Winkler, Public Works Director
Negotiating party: California Waste Recovery Systems, Incorporated
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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
4. Video statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introduction – Jackie Garcia, Special Events Manager.
2. SUBJECT: Preschool Head Start Presentation – Kelly Sprake, Education Program
Officer.
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 8 be acted
on simultaneously unless a council member requests separate discussion and/or action.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending April 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending April 4,
2018.
3. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update January 1, 2018 through March
31, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive 3rd quarter Capital Improvement Program Status
Update.
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4. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Status Update January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the Strategic Plan Status Update January 1, 2018
through March 31, 2018.
5. SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Collection Services Agreement with California Waste
Recovery Systems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute the third amendment to the collection services agreement with California Waste
Recovery Systems, to extend the termination date of that agreement for an additional six
months to August 31, 2019.
6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending February 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
7. SUBJECT: Support of State Assembly Bill 2596 related to the preparations of a California
Economic Development Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter
of support for proposed Assembly Bill 2596, which would require the Governor’s Office
of Business and Economic Development to pursue an independent assessment of the
State’s competitiveness and lead the formation of a statewide economic development
strategic plan.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of Galt Police Department Civilians Unit Memorandum of
Understanding with Revised Salary Schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Galt Police Department Civilians Unit for the period of January 1,
2018 through June 30, 2021 with a revised salary schedule, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Galt Police Department Civilians Association Memorandum of
Understanding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
1. SUBJECT: Dry Creek Oaks Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment and Rezone Project.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation regarding the Dry Creek Oaks
Project; and 2) Open public hearing to receive comments on the Dry Creek Oaks Project;
and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the proposed
amendment to tentative subdivision map and introduce an ordinance approving the proposed
rezone for the Dry Creek Oaks Project, waive the full reading, and continue to the next regular
meeting for adoption.
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 Project list for 2018-2019.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Galt Senate Bill
1 Project List for 2018-2019.
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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
APRIL 2018
April 02 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 03 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
April 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
April 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility
MAY 2018
May 01 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
May 07 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
May 09 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
May 10 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
May 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
May 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
May 24 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility
May 28 Memorial Day – 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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