City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, December 18, 2018 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Council Members present: Farmer, Lozano, Campion, Sandhu and Lampson. 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, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Finance Director Tyson. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES Pursuant to Government Section 54957(a): CONSULTATION: Chief Tod Sockman, Galt Police Department RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened to open session at 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Farmer, Lozano, Campion, Sandhu and Lampson. 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, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Winkler. Absent: Finance Director Tyson. 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: Settles pulled Consent Items J1 and J6 for discussion, moved City Clerk’s Report to after Consent Calendar and Successor Agency moved to before Regular Calendar. PRESENTATIONS: 1. SUBJECT: New Employee Introductions: 1) John Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Public Works Maintenance Worker I; 2) Efren Gutierrez, Public Works Maintenance Worker I; 3) Arturo Garcia, Facilities Maintenance Worker I. Winkler introduced Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Gutierrez and Garcia. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 2 2. SUBJECT: Oath of Office – Police Officer James Thomas Sketchley. Sockman introduced Sketchley and Settles administered the oath of office. 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. JD Virgen, Mosqueda Brothers LLC said he was preparing to open a new business on C Street and asked City Council for guidance on the $62,000 sewer connection fees. Palazzo said he would meet with Virgen. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. Settles said the motion for the nomination of Lampson as mayor and Farmer as vice-mayor should have read Sandhu. Farmer asked why questions asked by individual council members on agenda items was not included in the minutes. Settles replied brief summary minutes do not necessarily include individual council member questions unless it changed the action or direction was given to staff. She added the recorded meetings were maintained for twenty years. Settles offered to meet with Farmer to review the policy. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, accepting the minutes as amended was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 6. SUBJECT: Cardoso I Subdivision Rezone and Tentative Subdivision Map Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2018-09 approving the proposed rezone for the 320 Fifth Street Project. Erias corrected the typo on the agenda report under recommendation, which should have read Cardoso I Subdivision. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Ordinance No. 2018-09 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6, excluding Item No. 1 and No. 6, which were pulled for discussion. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending November 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending November 30, 2018. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 3 3. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants Senate Bill 165 Special Tax Accountability Report for Community Facility Districts for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the annual report for the Community Facility District 2005-1 to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018. 4. SUBJECT: 2019 Renewal of Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Contracts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposed renewal rates for the City of Galt’s employee dental, vision and life insurance programs. 5. SUBJECT: Approval of Recommended changes to Job Descriptions for the positions of Senior Wastewater System Operator and Wastewater Plant Supervisor and the Revised Mid-Management and Galt Public Service Unit Salary Schedules. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-89 approving the revised job descriptions for the positions of Senior Wastewater System Operator and Wastewater Plant Supervisor and the Revised Mid-Management and Galt Public Service Unit Salary Schedules. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: Review City Council appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions and Committees. AGENDA REPORT: Settles RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review City Council appointments to regional boards, commissions and committees and consider taking the following actions: 1) Fill vacancies on the City and Schools Together (CAST), Public Safety Committee, Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission, Sacramento Public Library Authority, and Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA); 2) Consider filling any assignments where City Council members desire to be removed from a current position; and 3) Consider making any other changes to assignments as desired by City Council. Settles gave the agenda report. John Gordon asked City Council to consider changing the Galt Youth Commission appointments to the month of May and requested revising the qualification to include working within the Galt Joint Union High School District. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, appointing Farmer as the alternate to Community and Schools Together (CAST); Sandhu to the Public Safety Committee; Lozano as the member and Farmer as the alternate to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG); Lampson as the member and Campion as the alternate to the Sacramento Air Quality Management District; Campion to the Sacramento Metro Cable Commission with the approval of the Folsom and Rancho Cordova City Councils; Lozano as the member and Sandhu as the alternate to the Sacramento Transportation Authority and bringing back the Sacramento Public Library Authority appointment to a future meeting was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 4 2. SUBJECT: Consideration of Appointment of Representation to City Council Committees, Commissions and Boards. AGENDA REPORT: Settles RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Committees/Commission/Boards Matrix and receive direction from City Council to consider appointments or reappointments to vacant positions on local Committees, commissions and boards. Settles introduced Tina Hubert, Executive Assistant, who gave the agenda report. Farmer tabled his appointments until after the discussion on the qualifications for City created committees and commission. Sandhu appointed Tiffany Manning to the Beautification Committee with a term ending December 2022. Farmer and Lozano tabled their appointments. Bob Balliet thanked City Council for taking under consideration the current qualifications for the Commission on Aging. Farmer, Lozano, Sandhu and Lampson tabled their appointment to the Commission on Aging. Leeza Klotz was in favor of including applicants that work within the Galt Joint Union High School District for the Galt Youth Commission. Lozano appointed Lisa Klotz and Sandhu appointed Lupe Flores to the Galt Youth Commission with terms ending December 2022. Farmer tabled his appointment. Farmer appointed Sharlyn Miller to the Parks & Recreation Commission with a term ending December 2022. Lozano and Sandhu tabled their appointments. Jay Vandenburg spoke on his qualifications for the appointment to the Planning Commission. Farmer appointed Mathew Pratton, Lozano appointed Kevin Papineau, and Sandhu appointed LeeAnn McFaddin with terms ending December 2022. Lampson appointed Mark Crews to the Planning Commission with a term ending December 2020. Lozano appointed Chris Schamber and Sandhu appointed Teresa McCord to the Public Safety Committee with terms ending December 2022. Farmer tabled his appointment. ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Campion, appointing Julie Clark to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee with a term ending December 2020 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, appointing Frederick Goethel to the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District with a term ending December 2020 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, appointing Tom Malson to the Sacramento Environmental Commission with approval from Folsom, Isleton and Rancho Cordova City Councils, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 5 3. SUBJECT: City Created Committees and Commissions – Review of Qualifications. AGENDA REPORT: Settles RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and review the committee/commissioner qualifications as it relates to the City-created committees and commissions and provide direction to City staff regarding desired revisions. Settles gave the agenda report. Farmer wanted to see consistency in the qualifications for all City created committees and commissions. Campion suggested having a member at large to address those applicants that may work within the boundaries but reside outside the boundaries. Lampson and Sandhu agreed with both Farmer and Campion. Lozano recommended up to two members within Sacramento County and a member at large for the Galt Youth Commission. He asked Hood if the Measure R Committee could be included and Hood replied it might be possible. City Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance revising the qualifications for the Beautification Committee, Commission on Aging, Galt Youth Commission, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Measure R Oversight Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission and Public Safety Committee allowing up to two members to reside within the Galt Joint Union High School District. City Council included allowing up to one member at large for the Galt Youth Commission. Hood stated she would need to review the ordinance on Measure R to confirm the qualifications may be revised. Settles added an ordinance could be introduced the first meeting in February with the adoption at the second meeting in February. Gale Webber asked City Council to include those that live in the county. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Farmer attended the Cars for Kids Toy Rally, Galt Police Department Open House, Chamber Holiday Luncheon, Senior Luncheon, Galt Community Dinner and the Galt Area Historical Society Meeting. Campion asked for clarification on the reporting of meetings attended by individual council members and community events attended by individual council members. Lampson said the section had been used for both. Campion recommended following the agenda and reporting on community events at the end under City Council Comments. Lampson preferred keeping everything at the beginning of the meeting. City Council, by consensus, agreed to follow the agenda. Campion attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Transportation meeting and reported the committee approved the $2.5 million grant for the City. ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY COUNCIL GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 6 SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None. Campion exited the meeting at 7:17 pm. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Fee Reduction and Indemnification Agreement for the Development of a La Quinta and Suites Hotel. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-90 approving a Fee Reduction and Indemnification Agreement with Sai Shiva, Limited Liability Corporation for the development of an 82 room La Quinta Inn and Suites Hotel and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager, gave the presentation. Ray Patel, Sai Shiva, LLC, said he was the developer and thanked the City for the opportunity. Julie Clark spoke against the reduction in fees. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2018- 90 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent Campion. 2. SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Strategic Plan Status Update July 2018 through December 2018. Palazzo gave the presentation. Julie Clark shared her concerns with the Galt Market property. COMMUNICATIONS: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Winkler said the Sacramento Area of Council of Governments Transportation Committee agreed to move forward with a $2.5 million grant for the C Street Complete Streets Project. Erias congratulated the appointees to the committees/commissions. Hall announced the open positions throughout the City and she congratulated Winkler on his retirement. Solis announced the Monterey Dog Park would be closed on December 21, 2018 for maintenance. He said long-time member of the Commission on Aging member Aggie Hanchey passed away last week. Sockman said the open house and the toy drive were a huge success. Palazzo wished Winkler the best in his retirement. Hood thanked Winkler and said his retirement was well earned. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR FARMER: spoke at the Galt Police Banquet. He asked to meet with Solis to discuss the 150-year celebration of Galt. Farmer congratulated Winkler on his retirement. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 PAGE 7 COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: appreciated Winkler’s years of service. He asked to include the employee leadership with the strategic plan process. Lozano thanked Galt Police and Cosumnes Fire for the toy drive. He said the Galt Community Dinner was great and thanked the City Council and employees for volunteering for the event. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Absent. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: thanked Winkler for his years of service and congratulated him on his retirement. He attended many events during the last month. MAYOR LAMPSON: attended the Cars for Kids Toy Rally. She swore in the Galt Area Chamber officers, and the Historical Society officers. Lampson attended the employee luncheon and the Galt Police Open House. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:46 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles City Clerk