City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 18, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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, Human Resources Director Hall, Parks & Recreation Director Solis, and
Police Chief Sockman. Absent: Public Works Director Winkler.
OPENING CEREMONIES - Silent prayer was observed, Sergeant Juan Vallejo recited the flag salute
and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Heuer tabled the Beautification
Committee Report to City Council until the next regular meeting.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions – Wade Luthey, Wastewater System
Operator and Roxanne Anguiano, Human Resources Analyst.
Clarkson introduced Luthey and Hall introduced Anguiano.
2. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Annual Report to City Council.
Heuer tabled the report until the next regular meeting.
3. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council.
Paul Sandhu gave the annual report.
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.
Rick Walters asked questions concerning the garbage collection contract. Heuer asked Palazzo to meet with
Walters.
Dan Jimenez asked questions concerning the Cal-Waste agreement.
Robert Brouwer, Elk Grove-Galt Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, thanked City
Council for their continued support. He thanked Lampson for her donation to the program.
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Sam Griffis, Elk Grove-Galt CERT Program introduced himself as the new Program Coordinator and gave
an update on their participation in recent events.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES:
Malson attended the Planning Commission Meeting, three Galt District Chamber of Commerce events, and
the Senior Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. He went to the Vetstock Festival and the Galt Community
Park ribbon cutting and Movie Night. Malson asked for a report on the cost to the City and Solis said Save
Mart and Walmart sponsored it. Campion attended the Galt Community Park Playground Grand Re-
Opening and added the first South Sacramento Conservation Agency Committee Meeting was scheduled
for October 29, 2018. Crews reported on the Sacramento Transportation Authority and Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG) Transportation Meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 8.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 6, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 6, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Driver Safety and Vehicle Use Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-68 approving the City of Galt Driver
Safety and Vehicle Use Program.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of the City of Galt Personnel Manual as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-69 approving the City of Galt
Personnel Manual as amended.
5. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant East Side Roadway Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-70 1) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract with McGuire and Hester in the amount of $283,000 for the construction of
the Wastewater Treatment Plant East Side Roadway, Capital Improvement Program No. 519A; 2)
Authorizing a 5% project contingency in the amount of $14,150; 3) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency; and 4) Authorizing the Director
of Public Works to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory
completion of the work.
6. SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for Library Roof Repairs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-71: 1) Authorizing the appropriation
of $32,000 for roof repairs at the Marian O. Lawrence Library and 2) Authorizing the City Manager
to enter into any repair contracts required to complete the needed roof repairs and related incidental
work, in accordance with the City’s approved Procurement Procedures.
7. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galt Designating Filing Positions
Disclosure Categories for Conflict of Interests.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-72 designating filing positions and
disclosure categories for Conflict of Interests.
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8. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 2018.
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.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Consider Request from Galt Chamber of Commerce and Galt Sunrise Rotary
Reallocating Funds Approved for Security for the Galtoberfest being held on Fourth Street
to the Littleton Community Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the request from the Galt Chamber of
Commerce and the Galt Sunrise Rotary to reallocate the funds approved for security by
City Council for Galtoberfest on Fourth Street for the same event that has been re-located
to the Littleton Community Center.
Malson recused himself due to a conflict of interest and exited City Council Chambers.
Solis gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Campion, reallocating the funds
approved for security by City Council for Galtoberfest on Fourth Street for the same event
that has been re-located to the Littleton Community Center and hiring private security was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Malson
I. COMMUNICATION: None.
J. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 (Beautification Committee),
Chapter 2.95 (Public Safety Committee) and Chapter 2.97 (Commission on Aging)
Regarding Disclosure Requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 2018-04, waive the first
reading and read by title only, an ordinance amending Chapter 2.90 (Beautification
Committee), Chapter 2.95 (Public Safety Committee) and Chapter 2.97 (Commission on
Aging) regarding disclosure requirements.
Settles gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Malson, seconded by Lampson, introducing Ordinance No.
2018-04 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Student Member Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a student member to the Galt Youth Commission
to fill a vacant position and remaining term in accordance with city practice.
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Settles gave the agenda report.
Carolina Cuevas thanked City Council for the appointment.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Crews, seconded by Campion, appointing Carolina Cuevas
as a student member to the Galt Youth Commission with a term ending May 31, 2020 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Clarkson gave an update on the Industrial Deep Well Project. Erias reported
the Sacramento Board of Supervisors approved the Industrial Annexation Tax Sharing Agreement and the
South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan. Erias gave an update on the Cardoso Subdivision Project.
Sockman said National Night Out was a success and they were organizing a thank you barbecue for the
volunteers. He added Coffee with a Cop would be at Raley’s on October 3, 2018. Solis thanked City staff
for the work they did during the weekend events. Hall attended training in Sacramento and announced the
current employee openings. Palazzo attended the Oversight Board Meeting in Sacramento and gave a
presentation on the status of the Redevelopment Agency. He attended the Greater Sacramento Board
meeting.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR CREWS: attended two Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremonies.
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 6: 45 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, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, 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:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Roll Call: Crews, Malson, Campion, Lampson, Heuer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute – Pledge of Allegiance by Sergeant Juan Vallejo, Marine Corps Recruiter
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions – Wade Luthey, Wastewater System
Operator and Roxanne Anguiano, Human Resources Analyst.
2. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Annual Report to City Council.
3. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council.
D. 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.
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E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
F. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 8 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 6, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September
6, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Driver Safety and Vehicle Use Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Galt Driver
Safety and Vehicle Use Program.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of the City of Galt Personnel Manual as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Galt Personnel
Manual as amended.
5. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant East Side Roadway Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract with McGuire and Hester in the amount of $283,000 for the construction
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant East Side Roadway, Capital Improvement Program No.
519A; 2) Authorizing a 5% project contingency in the amount of $14,150; 3) Authorizing
the City Manager to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency; and
4) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept the improvements and issue a Notice
of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
6. SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for Library Roof Repairs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the appropriation of
$32,000 for roof repairs at the Marian O. Lawrence Library and 2) Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into any repair contracts required to complete the needed roof repairs and
related incidental work, in accordance with the City’s approved Procurement Procedures.
7. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galt Designating Filing Positions
Disclosure Categories for Conflict of Interests.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution designating filing positions and
disclosure categories for Conflict of Interests.
8. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS
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H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Consider Request from Galt Chamber of Commerce and Galt Sunrise Rotary
Reallocating Funds Approved for Security for the Galtoberfest being held on Fourth Street
to the Littleton Community Center.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the request from the Galt Chamber of
Commerce and the Galt Sunrise Rotary to reallocate the funds approved for security by
City Council for Galtoberfest on Fourth Street for the same event that has been relocated
to the Littleton Community Center.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 (Beautification Committee),
Chapter 2.95 (Public Safety Committee) and Chapter 2.97 (Commission on Aging)
Regarding Disclosure Requirements.
AGENDA REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive the first reading and read by title only,
an ordinance amending Chapter 2.90 (Beautification Committee), Chapter 2.95 (Public
Safety Committee) and Chapter 2.97 (Commission on Aging) regarding disclosure
requirements.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Student Member Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Settles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a student member to the Galt Youth Commission
to fill a vacant position and remaining term in accordance with city practice.
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. 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
SEPTEMBER 2018
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
OCTOBER 2018
Oct. 1 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 10 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 11 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
Oct. 24 Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
Oct. 25 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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