City Council Meeting

Name: City Council Meeting — Galt, CA
Start: 2018-08-07
End: 2018-08-07
Location: Galt, CA

Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · August 7, 2018

Minutes

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, August 7, 2018 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. Council Members present: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson and Heuer. Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, and Interim City Attorney Zambrano. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.8 PROPERTY: APN 150-0101-050 AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Eugene Palazzo, City Manager Chris Erias, Community Development Director NEGOTIATING PARTY: Arcadia Development Company UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment. 2. 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 ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA) RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 3:00 pm at which time the Interim City Attorney announced there was no reportable action. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 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 Zambrano, Community Development Director Erias, Human Resources Director Hall, Parks & Recreation Director Solis and Police Chief Sockman. Absent: Public Works Director Winkler. OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited and the City Clerk read the replay statement. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS: 1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions – Thomas Castelli, Wastewater System Operator; Randy Rocha, Water System Operator. Clarkson introduced Castelli and Rocha. 2. SUBJECT: Public Safety Committee Annual Report – Police Department. Police Lieutenant Kalinowski gave the report. 3. SUBJECT: Day in the Life – Video Presentation, Police Department. Sockman introduced the video presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The City Clerk announced that members of the public could address the City Council on non-agenda items. She stated no discussion or action could be taken on any item that was not listed on the agenda. The Clerk advised the location of the speaker cards, asked that speaker cards be presented to the Clerk prior to addressing City Council and that each person would have a five-minute time limit to speak. She said those who wished to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda would be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item was being considered. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Malson attended the Galt Rotary Summer Luau, Galt Police vs Cosumnes Fire volleyball challenge and Coffee with a Cop. He attended Herald Day and the Rae House Ice Cream Social. Malson updated City Council on the Public Safety Committee meeting. He was asked to bring forward a recommendation for City Council to consider developing a stop sign policy. Malson announced he retired from his full-time job in July. Crews enjoyed Coffee with a Cop and said the local business, Old Town Diner, was accepting donations for the fire victims. Campion announced he was no longer able to attend the Sacramento Transportation Authority meetings in Sacramento and thanked Crews for attending as the alternate until the end of the year. Lampson reported the Public Safety Committee recommended crosswalk-warning signs on Fourth Street in two locations and asked City Council to consider installation of the signs. She added the Balloon Festival was coming up and she attended the Beautification Committee meeting. Heuer met with new Galt Joint Union High School District Superintendent, Bill Spalding. She reported on the Sacramento Public Library Authority meeting. Heuer attended the Sip and Snack at the Mac Event at the McFarland Living History Ranch. She attended a meeting with Palazzo and John Costa from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) regarding the proposed inverse condemnation legislation. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 5. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 3 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending July 25, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending July 25, 2018. 3. SUBJECT: Qualifications for Non-Profit Organizations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution No. 2018-55 establishing the qualifications for non-profit organizations. 4. SUBJECT: Foreclosure Proceedings for 2015-1 and 1999-1 Reassessment District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-56 approving foreclosure proceedings to be initiated against properties delinquent in payment of the 2017-2018 levy for the 2015-1 and 1999-1 Reassessment Districts. 5. SUBJECT: Re-Allocation of Unclaimed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Transportation Development Funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-57 approving the re-allocation of $15,715 in unclaimed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Transportation Development Act Funds to the Gas- Tax-Maintenance Fund (02). ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, 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 June 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted. Farrell gave the report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, accepting the Treasurer’s Report for period ending June 2018 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS: None. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Conference – Designation of Voting Delegate. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Appoint a voting representative and up to two alternates as the City’s voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in September; and 2) Receive the Annual Conference Resolution Packet and provide direction to the voting representative, if desired. Settles gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lampson, seconded by Crews, appointing Heuer as the voting representative was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 4 City Council gave direction to Heuer to support the two resolutions being presented at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias gave an update on the South County Habitat Foundation. Clarkson said Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) alerted the Public Works Department there would be a scheduled power outage tonight on Lincoln Way. He gave an update on the Safe Routes to School Project. Rebecca Myers commented on the green bike lanes. Sockman worked with both school districts on school safety and added National Night Out was tonight. Solis said the sprinklers had been installed at the Fourth Street Promenade. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VICE MAYOR CREWS: asked to bring back to the next meeting the Wildlife Preparedness and Response proposed legislation for an update. City Council concurred. COUNCIL MEMBER MALSON: asked to bring back a draft stop sign policy recommended by the Public Safety Committee for possible City Council action. City Council agreed. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing. COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: asked to bring back an agenda report evaluating safety signage at the corner of Fourth and D Streets recommended by the Public Safety Committee. City Council concurred. She asked to be appointed as the alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting and City Council agreed. MAYOR HEUER: asked the community to keep the firefighters in our thoughts and prayers as they continue to battle the wildfires. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 3:53 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 Vacant, 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, AUGUST 7, 2018 CLOSED SESSION: 2:00 PM OPEN SESSION: 3:00 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 City Council on non-agenda items. The public comments section is for the City Council to receive comments; except for brief responses to questions, no discussion or action may be taken on any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to a maximum of five minutes. Speaker cards are located on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers. Once completed, forward the speaker card to the Clerk. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered. C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.8 PROPERTY: APN 150-0101-050 AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Eugene Palazzo, City Manager Chris Erias, Community Development Director NEGOTIATING PARTY: Arcadia Development Company UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 2 2. 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 ORGANIZATION: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA) 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 Introductions – Thomas Castelli, Wastewater System Operator; Randy Rocha, Water System Operator. 2. SUBJECT: Public Safety Committee Annual Report – Police Department. 3. SUBJECT: Day in the Life – Video Presentation, Police Department. H. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on non-agenda items. The public comments section is for the City Council to receive comments; except for brief responses to questions, no discussion or action may be taken on any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to a maximum of five minutes. Speaker cards are located on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers. Once completed, forward the speaker card to the Clerk. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered. 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 separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending July 25, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending July 25, 2018. 3. SUBJECT: Qualifications for Non-Profit Organizations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing the qualifications for non- profit organizations. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 3 4. SUBJECT: Foreclosure Proceedings for 2015-1 and 1999-1 Reassessment District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving foreclosure proceedings to be initiated against properties delinquent in payment of the 2017-2018 levy for the 2015-1 and 1999-1 Reassessment Districts. 5. SUBJECT: Re-Allocation of Unclaimed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Transportation Development Funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the re-allocation of $15,715 in unclaimed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Transportation Development Act Funds to the Gas- Tax-Maintenance Fund (02). 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 June 2018. AGENDA REPORT: Farrell RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted. M. COMMUNICATION N. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Conference – Designation of Voting Delegate. AGENDA REPORT: Settles RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Appoint a voting representative and up to two alternates as the City’s voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in September; and 2) Receive the Annual Conference Resolution Packet and provide direction to the voting representative, if desired. 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2018 PAGE 4 CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS AUGUST 2018 Aug. 6 Galt Youth Commission– 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Aug. 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 3:00 pm – City Council Chambers Aug. 7 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Aug. 8 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers Aug. 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers Aug. 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center Aug. 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Aug. 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility SEPTEMBER 2018 Sept. 3 CITY OFFICES CLOSED – LABOR DAY Sept. 3 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 pm – CANCELLED Sept. 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Sept. 12 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers Sept. 13 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers Sept. 18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Sept. 20 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center Sept. 24 Public Safety Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility Sept. 27 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation 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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