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Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · September 18, 2018

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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. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 2 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 3 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 4 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 2 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 GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 3 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 4 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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