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Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · March 19, 2019

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CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, March 19, 2019 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Farmer, Sandhu, Lozano and Lampson. Absent: Campion Staff members present: City Manager Palazzo, City Clerk Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood, Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, Human Resources Director Hall, Parks & Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling. 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: Farmer pulled Consent Item No. J5 for discussion. PRESENTATION: None. 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: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 5, excluding Item No. 5 which was pulled for discussion. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2019 and special meeting of March 8, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending March 7, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 7, 2019. 3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending January 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2018 PAGE 2 4. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Chemical Supply Contract. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-11 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing chemical supply contract with SNF Polydyne, Inc. for the supply of liquid cationic polymer, increasing the annual maximum contract amount by $15,000 and increasing the unit price to $1.26 per pound for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for a new maximum amount of $37,158.78. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Campion CONSENT CALENDAR: 5. SUBJECT: Re-Allocation of Unspent Transportation Development Act Funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-12 approving the re-allocation of $311,201 in unused Transportation Development Act Funds for streets and roads maintenance. Farmer asked if a presentation would be forthcoming concerning the 2019 street improvements and Selling said yes. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2019-12 was approved by a roll call vote. Absent: Campion SCHEDULED MATTERS: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Foreclosure Proceedings and Memorandum of Understanding with Arcadia Development Co. for the Acquisition and Sale of Property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-13 authorizing the City to proceed with purchase of property, APN 150-0101-052, at foreclosure sale by credit bid for unpaid assessments and further approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arcadia Development Co. for the sale of that property to Arcadia Development Co. for $120,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU and other documents necessary to complete the transaction and further authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to make needed or desired minor changes to the MOU, remaining fully within the City Council’s overall intent. Palazzo introduced Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager, who gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2019-13 was approved by a roll call vote. Absent: Campion 2. SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arcadia Development Co. for the Sale of City Owned Property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-14 approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arcadia Development Co. for the sale of 5.7 acres of City-owned property (APN 150-0101-050) located on Cornell Road for $340,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and other documents necessary to complete the transaction. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2018 PAGE 3 Palazzo introduced Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager, who gave the agenda report. Mendes said the resolution had been amended to reflect the increase in the sale price to $356,000. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2019-14, including the amended sale price of $356,000, was approved by a roll call vote. Absent: Campion Mike Oliver, Arcadia Development Company, thanked staff for their work on the project. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 3. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2018 and direct staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Government Code Section 65400. Erias gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Farmer, accepting and directing staff to submit the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2018, to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Government Code Section 65400 was approved by a roll call vote. Absent: Campion COMMUNICATIONS: None. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias said the Carillion Master Plan would be discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019. Hall reviewed the open positions. Solis invited the public to opening day t-ball and softball program on Saturday. He added on March 26, 2019 the March to Good Health Event would be held at the Galt Market. Sockman announced the Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks on March 20, 2019. Palazzo announced his resignation as the City Manager effective April 2, 2019. Lampson thanked Palazzo for his time with the City. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR FARMER: wished Palazzo good luck with his future. He announced the State of the City on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Littleton Community Center and welcomed the community to attend the 150 year committee meeting on March 27, 2019. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: thanked Palazzo for his service. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: absent. COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: thanked Palazzo for his tenor and wished him the best. MAYOR LAMPSON: thanked Palazzo for his service and input. She asked City Council to consider placing the name of each City created committee and commission on a City purchased 150 year banner and City Council agreed. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2018 PAGE 4 There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF GALT Paige Lampson, Mayor Eugene M. Palazzo, City Manager Shawn Farmer, Vice Mayor Curt Campion, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director Paul Sandhu, Council Member Claire Tyson, Finance Director Rich Lozano, Council Member Cora Hall, Human Resources Director Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director Donna Settles, City Clerk Tod Sockman, Police Chief Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Michael Selling, Public Works Director Kimberly Hood, Interim City Attorney AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019, 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: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion, Lozano and Lampson. 2. Silent prayer 3. Flag Salute 4. Replay statement B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS C. PRESENTATION 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. E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES F. 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2019 PAGE 2 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2019 and special meeting of March 8, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending March 7, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 7, 2019. 3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending January 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer's Report as submitted. 4. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Chemical Supply Contract. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing chemical supply contract with SNF Polydyne, Inc. for the supply of liquid cationic polymer, increasing the annual maximum contract amount by $15,000 and increasing the unit price to $1.26 per pound for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for a new maximum amount of $37,158.78. 5. SUBJECT: Re-Allocation of Unspent Transportation Development Act Funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the re-allocation of $311,201 in unused Transportation Development Act Funds for streets and roads maintenance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. G. SCHEDULED MATTERS H. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Foreclosure Proceedings and Memorandum of Understanding with Arcadia Development Co. for the Acquisition and Sale of Property. AGENDA REPORT: Mendes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to proceed with purchase of property, APN 150-0101-052, at foreclosure sale by credit bid for unpaid assessments and further approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arcadia Development Co. for the sale of that property to Arcadia Development Co. for $120,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU and other documents necessary to complete the transaction and further authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to make needed or desired minor changes to the MOU, remaining fully within the Council’s overall intent. 2. SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arcadia Development Co. for the Sale of City Owned Property. AGENDA REPORT: Mendes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arcadia Development Co. for the sale of 5.7 acres of City-owned property (APN 150-0101-050) located on Cornell Road for $340,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and other documents necessary to complete the transaction. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2019 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 3. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2018. AGENDA REPORT: Erias RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2018 and direct staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with Government Code Section 65400. 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2019 PAGE 4 CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS MARCH March 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – Council Chambers March 21 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center March 25 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility March 28 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility APRIL 2019 April 01 City Offices Closed – Cesar Chavez Day April 01 Galt Youth Commission Meeting –6:00 pm – CANCELLED April 02 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers April 10 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 7:00 pm – City Council Chambers April 11 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 pm – City Council Chambers April 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers April 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center April 24 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility April 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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