City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · August 20, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. Council Members present: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion,
and Lampson. Absent: Lozano
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, Acting City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney
Steiner, and Public Works Director Selling.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: APN 148-0051-001
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Thomas Haglund, Interim City Manager, Armando Solis,
Parks & Recreation Director and Michael Selling, Public
Works Director
NEGOTIATING PARTY: Sukhdev Hundal and Rajbarinder Hundal
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority of
Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Thomas Haglund, Interim City Manager
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Department Directors
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – One potential case.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:03 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Farmer, Sandhu,
Campion, and Lampson. Absent: Lozano
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, Acting City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney
Steiner, Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, and Public Works Director
Selling. Absent: Interim Human Resources Director Narloch, Parks and Recreation Director Solis and
Police Chief Sockman.
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 items J3 and J4 from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council.
Erias introduced Keith Jones, Planning Commission Chair, and he gave the annual report.
2. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Annual Report to City Council.
Erias introduced Barbara Payne, Beautification Commission Chair, and she 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.
Gene Davenport thanked Barbara Payne for her community efforts after serving on city council, disagreed
with the new watering schedule and proposed budget cuts. He urged City Council to reevaluate cannabis
dispensaries.
Jim Brannon, Cardinal Glass, voiced his concerns regarding recycling.
Rachelle Herendeen, Galt Chamber of Commerce, asked City Council to continue working on a resolution
with CalWaste.
Bonnie Rodriquez, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke against the CalWaste contract and businesses
leaving Galt.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
Sandhu attended the Galt Balloon Festival. Campion announced the South Sacramento Habitat
Conservation Plan was complete and Sacramento County hosting a celebration August 29, 1:30 pm – 2:30
pm at the Sacramento County Administration Building. Lampson attended Galt Chamber of Commerce’s
Business of the Month and would be attending the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management
District meeting August 22.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 2, excluding items 3 and 4 which were pulled
for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special meeting of July 31, 2019 and regular meeting of August 6, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending August 7, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending August 7, 2019.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Lozano
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. SUBJECT: Authorizing Award of Master Task Order Agreements for On-Call Consultant
Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-60 authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to execute multi-year on-call master task order agreements for on-call consultant
services with: Interwest Consulting; Woodrodgers, Inc.; NexGen Utility Management; EKI
Environment & Water, Inc.; Blackwater Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Psomas; GHD, Inc.: John
Wootton Integration; West Yost Associates; Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Coastland Civil Engineering;
Bennett Engineering Services, Inc.; KSN, Inc.; Wallace Kuhl & Associates; Moniz Architecture;
GRA Architecture; R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.; MC Engineering, Inc. and IB Consulting, LLC. and
authorizing the Public Works Director to extend the master task order agreements for up to two,
one-year extensions.
Hubert announced three companies were inadvertently omitted from the posted agenda; Bennett
Engineering Services, Inc., KSN, Inc., and Construction Testing Services, Inc. She added they
were listed correctly on the agenda report and resolution.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2019-60
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Lozano
4. SUBJECT: Authorization to purchase a Telehandler for an amount not exceed $60,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-61 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a purchase order for a telehandler in an amount not to exceed $60,000 and authorizing an
appropriation of $60,000 to purchase the used piece of equipment.
Selling introduced Mark Clarkson, Deputy Public Works Director, who answered City Council
questions.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2019-61 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Lozano
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Senate Bill No. 2 Planning Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-62 authorizing staff to submit a Senate
Bill No. 2 (SB2) Planning Grant Application to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD), and if the application is approved, authorize staff to execute a
State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed
necessary or appropriate to secure the SB2 Planning Grant.
Erias gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2019-62
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Lozano
COMMUNICATION: None.
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CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Selling noted the construction and installation of a stop sign at Elk Hills Drive
and Walnut Avenue was completed. Haglund reminded City Council and the community that a special city
council meeting would be held on August 27, 6:00 pm, to review financial sustainability options and
recommendations. He added action would be taken by City Council on the proposed recommendations at
the September 3 regular city council meeting. Haglund also said meetings continue with CalWaste
regarding commercial solid waste rates.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR FARMER: attended and volunteered at the Galt Balloon Festival. Encouraged the public
to attend the August 27 and September 3 city council meetings. He said the Sesquicentennial celebration
was September 14 and encouraged families to attend as there are several events scheduled.
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: thanked citizens for making public comments at the city council
meetings and encouraged the public to attend the meetings.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Absent.
MAYOR LAMPSON: stated the first Galt High School football game on the new field would be August
23, 6:00 pm.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:27
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
Acting City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Paige Lampson, Mayor Thomas J. Haglund, Interim City Manager
Shawn Farmer, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Claire Tyson, Finance Director
Paul Sandhu, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director
Rich Lozano, Council Member Joanne Narloch, Interim Human Resources Director
Tod Sockman, Police Chief
Donna Settles, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
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, AUGUST 20, 2019
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 PM OPEN SESSION: 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:
Roll Call: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion, Lozano, Lampson
B. 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.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: APN 148-0051-001
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Thomas Haglund, Interim City Manager, Armando Solis,
Parks & Recreation Director and Michael Selling, Public
Works Director
NEGOTIATING PARTY: Sukhdev Hundal and Rajbarinder Hundal
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to and under the authority
of Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Thomas Haglund, Interim City Manager
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: Department Directors
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) –
One potential case.
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion, Lozano, Lampson
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council.
2. SUBJECT: Beautification Committee Annual Report to City Council.
H. 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.
I. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: - It is recommended that Items 1 through 4 be acted
on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special meeting of July 31, 2019 and regular meeting of August
6, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending August 7, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending August 7,
2019.
3. SUBJECT: Authorizing Award of Master Task Order Agreements for On-Call Consultant
Services.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute multi-year on-call master task order agreements for on-call consultant
services with: Interwest Consulting; Woodrodgers, Inc.; NexGen Utility Management; EKI
Environment & Water, Inc.; Blackwater Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Psomas; GHD, Inc.:
John Wootton Integration; West Yost Associates; Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Coastland Civil
Engineering; Wallace Kuhl & Associates; Moniz Architecture; GRA Architecture; R.E.Y.
Engineers, Inc.; MC Engineering, Inc. and IB Consulting, LLC. and authorizing the Public
Works Director to extend the master task order agreements for up to two, one-year
extensions.
4. SUBJECT: Authorization to purchase a Telehandler for an amount not exceed $60,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a purchase order for a telehandler in an amount not to exceed $60,000 and
authorizing an appropriation of $60,000 to purchase the used piece of equipment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Senate Bill No. 2 Planning Grant.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit a Senate
Bill No. 2 (SB2) Planning Grant Application to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD), and if the application is approved, authorize staff to
execute a State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents
required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the SB2 Planning Grant.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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
AUGUST 2019
Aug. 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Aug. 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility
Aug. 27 Special City Council Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
SEPTEMBER 2019
Sept. 2 Labor Day – City Offices CLOSED
Sept. 2 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers – CANCELLED
Sept. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Sept. 9 Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Sept. 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Sept. 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Sept. 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Sept. 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
Sept. 23 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
Sept. 26 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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