City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · October 16, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 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, 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 replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Malson pulled F6 from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employee – Randy Watkins, Water Systems
Supervisor – Public Works Department.
Winkler introduced Watkins.
2. SUBJECT: Vetstock Presentation – Eric Lewis.
Eric Lewis gave a verbal report on Vetstock.
3. SUBJECT: Introduction of New K9 Officer Kane – Police Department.
Sockman introduced K9 Officer Kane and his handler, Police Officer Little.
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 a. d 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:
Lampson attended the Cosumnes Community Services District Board meeting.
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Julie Clark questioned why the City was being charged for the Electronic Benefit Transfer service at the
Galt Market.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 7, excluding Item No. 6 which was pulled for
discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2018 and minutes of the special meeting
of October 9, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 3, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 3, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Adaptive Insights, Inc. for
Budget Software Subscription Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-76 authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Adaptive Insights, Inc. for continued budgeting software subscription
and support services for a two-year period.
4. SUBJECT: Electronic Benefit Transfer Rate Adjustment to Galt Market Produce Row Vendors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-77 adjusting rental fees at the Galt
Market due to the expiration of the agreement with Alchemist Community Development
Corporation to operate a CalFresh Payment Processing Program at the Galt Market.
5. SUBJECT: Galt-Arno Cemetery District Equipment Request for the Dia De Los Muertos Event.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request from the Galt-Arno Cemetery District for the
use of 100 chairs and 2 tables from the City of Galt for the Dia de los Muertos Event on November
2, 2018.
7. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending August 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
6. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – July 1 to September 30, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the 1st quarter Capital Improvement Program Status
Report.
Malson asked about the online portal for water meter reading. Winkler said a soft-launch was
anticipated by year-end.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Malson, seconded by Crews, receiving the Capital Improvement
Program Status Update – July 1 to September 30, 2018 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation regarding the South Sacramento Habitat
Conservation Plan; and 2) Open public hearing to receive comments on the South Sacramento
Habitat Conservation Plan; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-78 accepting the Certified Environmental Statement/Environmental
Impact Report, adopting the California Environmental Quality Act Findings of Fact, adopting the
South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan, and adopting the South Sacramento Habitat
Conservation Plan Nexus Study; and
B) Introduce, waive the first reading and read by title only, Ordinance No. 2018-05 adding Chapter
15.30, Sections 15.30.010 through Section 15.30.110 to Title 15 of the Galt Municipal Code
regarding Aquatic Resources Protection; and
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-79 Establishing Procedures and Requirements for Implementation
of the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan and
D) Introduce, waive the first reading and read by title only, Ordinance No. 2018-06 adding Chapter
15.32, Sections 15.32.010 through 15.32.100 to Title 15 of the Galt Municipal Code regarding
Establishment of Mitigation Fees for the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan.
Erias gave the agenda report.
Heuer opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Crews, adopting Resolution No. 2018-78 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, introducing Ordinance No. 2018-05
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, adopting Resolution No. 2018-79
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, introducing Ordinance No. 2018-
06 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Senior Resource Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the request by the Commission on Aging regarding the
creation of a Galt Senior Resource Center and provide direction to staff.
Solis gave the agenda report.
Bob Balliet recapped the purpose of the Senior Resource Center.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Heuer, seconded by Malson, creating the Galt Senior Resource Center
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Approval of the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for River Oaks
3C.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-80: 1) Approving the Final Map for
River Oaks 3C and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; and 2) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement with Elliott Homes, Inc. and the filing
and recordation thereof.
Winkler introduced Bill Forrest, Senior Civil Engineer, who gave the agenda report.
Campion was concerned with the possible delay on the bike and walking trails improvements.
Price Walker, Elliott Homes was confident, barring weather, the bike and walking trails would be
completed within the one-year timeline.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Malson, adopting Resolution No. 2018-80
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias said the Industrial Park Annexation was moving forward in December.
Winkler gave an update on the City’s water conservation efforts. Solis announced the Parks & Recreation
Department was currently accepting basketball registrations. Sockman invited the public to the Blue Angel
of Hope Fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VICE MAYOR CREWS: asked to bring back his discretionary funds at the next meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER MALSON: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: Nothing.
MAYOR HEUER: wished each department director a Happy Boss’s Day.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25 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, OCTOBER 16, 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
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Introduction of New Employee – Randy Watkins, Water Systems
Supervisor – Public Works Department.
2. SUBJECT: Vetstock Presentation – Eric Lewis.
3. SUBJECT: Introduction of New K9 Officer Kane – Police Department.
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 7 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2018 and minutes of the special
meeting of October 9, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 3, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October
3, 2018.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Adaptive Insights,
Inc. for Budget Software Subscription Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Adaptive Insights, Inc. for continued budgeting software
subscription and support services for a two-year period.
4. SUBJECT: Electronic Benefit Transfer Rate Adjustment to Galt Market Produce Row
Vendors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution adjusting rental fees at the Galt Market
due to the expiration of the agreement with Alchemist Community Development
Corporation to operate a CalFresh Payment Processing Program at the Galt Market.
5. SUBJECT: Galt-Arno Cemetery District Equipment Request for the Dia De Los Muertos
Event.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request from the Galt-Arno Cemetery
District for the use of 100 chairs and 2 tables from the City of Galt for the Dia de los
Muertos Event on November 2, 2018.
6. SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Status Update – July 1 to September 30, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the 1st quarter Capital Improvement Program
Status Report.
7. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending August 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
1. SUBJECT: South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation regarding the South Sacramento
Habitat Conservation Plan; and 2) Open public hearing to receive comments on the South
Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing:
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A) Adopt a resolution accepting the Certified Environmental Statement/Environmental
Impact Report, adopting the California Environmental Quality Act Findings of Fact,
adopting the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan, and adopting the South
Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan Nexus Study; and
B) Introduce, waive the first reading and read by title only, an ordinance adding Chapter
15.30, Sections 15.30.010 through Section 15.30.110 to Title 15 of the Galt Municipal
Code regarding Aquatic Resources Protection; and
C) Adopt a resolution Establishing Procedures and Requirements for Implementation of
the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan and
D) Introduce, waive the first reading and read by title only, an ordinance adding Chapter
15.32, Sections 15.32.010 through 15.32.100 to Title 15 of the Galt Municipal Code
regarding Establishment of Mitigation Fees for the South Sacramento Habit Conservation
Plan.
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Senior Resource Center.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the request by the Commission on Aging
regarding the creation of a Galt Senior Resource Center and provide direction to staff.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Approval of the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for
River Oaks 3C.
AGENDA REPORT: Winkler
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the Final Map for River
Oaks 3C and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; and 2) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement with Elliott Homes, Inc. and
the filing and recordation thereof.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
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
OCTOBER 2018
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
NOVEMBER
November 5 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 – City Council Chambers
November 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
November 8 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers
November 12 Veterans Day – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 14 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers
November 15 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
November 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers CANCELLED
November 21, 22 Thanksgiving Holiday – CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am –Parks & Recreation Facility CANCELLED
November 26 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police 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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