City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 17, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion,
Lozano and Lampson.
Staff members present: Acting City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood, Clerk Administrator Settles,
Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, Interim Human Resources Director
Narloch, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Interim City Manager
Haglund and Parks and Recreation Director Solis.
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 No. F5 from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations – Community Development
Department.
Erias introduced Marie Woodin, Director, and Kelly McCoy, Division Chief, Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department, who gave the presentation.
City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution opposing and opting out of Assembly Bill (AB)
626 and bring back to the next City Council meeting.
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:
Lozano met with the Sacramento Transportation Authority and the Sacramento Area County of
Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Item No. 1 through 6, excluding item 5 which was pulled for
discussion.
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1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 5, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 5, 2019.
3. SUBJECT: Designation of Authorized Official to Execute State of California Department of Parks
and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Grant Documents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-64 authorizing the Director of Public
Works to execute and submit periodic grant documents on behalf of the City of Galt for all State
of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for Walker
Community Park for which the City is eligible.
4. SUBJECT: Galt-Arno Cemetery District Equipment Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the use of the City’s equipment for the Galt-Arno
Cemetery District’s Annual Dia de los Muertos Event and authorize the City Manager to approve
future requests for this annual event.
6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, accepting the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. SUBJECT: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Lease Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-65 authorizing the City Manager to
sign addendum to 1958 lease agreement with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
for the upgrades at SMUD Park.
Farmer asked why crepe myrtle trees were selected for planting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2019-65 with
modifications to the types of trees listed in the addendum was adopted by a unanimous roll call
vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Office of the Elected City Clerk Vacancy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Determine whether to fill the vacancy in the office of the City
Clerk by appointment or special election; and 2) If the position is to be filled by appointment,
provide direction to staff regarding the desired method and timing for the selection and appointment
of a new City Clerk.
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Campion made a motion to appoint the position of city clerk, seconded by Lozano.
Farmer made a motion to forgo the special election and to solicit applications for appointment,
seconded by Lozano.
Campion made a substitute motion to forgo the special election and to appoint the position.
Seconded by Lampson.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, to forgo the special election and
appoint the position of city clerk was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, to forgo the special election, solicit
applications and appoint the position of city clerk was approved with Campion dissenting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase a Backup Motor for the City’s Water Production Wells.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-66 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract with Industrial Electrical Company for the amount of $38,133.32 for the
purchase of a backup motor for the City’s water production wells.
Selling gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2019-66
was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. SUBJECT: 2019 Street and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project Additional Contingency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-67 authorizing an additional $100,000
project contingency for the 2019 Street and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) No. 57I.
Selling gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2019-67
was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for the Firing Range Block Wall Extension Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-68: 1) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement with McFadden Construction Inc., in an amount of $109,042 for the
construction of the Firing Range Block Wall Extension Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
No. 421A; 2) Authorizing a 10% construction contingency amount of $10,904; 3) Authorizing the
Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved project contingency;
and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue the Notice of
Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
Selling gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2019-68
was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: None.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR FARMER: attended the military convoy and the sesquicentennial event. He thanked all
the volunteers, employees, the community and sponsors.
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: attended the 150 year celebration and said it was a huge success. He
thanked the Galt District Chamber of Commerce, volunteers and vendors and Vice Mayor Farmer.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: attended the 150th event and said it was a good event.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: enjoyed playing John McFarland for the sesquicentennial event. He
would be attending the Farm to Fork dinner and would be meeting with constituents.
MAYOR LAMPSON: enjoyed the military convoy. She thanked the Galt District Chamber of Commerce
and said the sesquicentennial event was phenomenal. She also thanked the staff for their participation.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:45
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 Donna Settles, Clerk Administrator
Paul Sandhu, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director
Rich Lozano, Council Member Claire Tyson, Finance Director
Joanne Narloch, Interim Human Resources Director
Vacant, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Tod Sockman, Police Chief
Michael Selling, Public Works Director
Kimberly Hood, Interim City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Farmer, Sandhu, Campion, Lozano, Lampson
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION:
1. SUBJECT: Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations – Community Development
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.
GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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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 6 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 3, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 5, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September
5, 2019.
3. SUBJECT: Designation of Authorized Official to Execute State of California Department
of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Grant Documents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public
Works to execute and submit periodic grant documents on behalf of the City of Galt for all
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local
Services for Walker Community Park for which the City is eligible.
4. SUBJECT: Galt-Arno Cemetery District Equipment Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the use of the City’s equipment for the Galt-Arno
Cemetery District’s Annual Dia de los Muertos Event and authorize the City Manager to
approve future requests for this annual event.
5. SUBJECT: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Lease Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign
addendum to 1958 lease agreement with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District
(SMUD) for the upgrades at SMUD Park.
6. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending July 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the treasurer's report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Office of the Elected City Clerk Vacancy.
AGENDA REPORT: Hood
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Determine whether to fill the vacancy in the office of
the City Clerk by appointment or special election; and 2) If the position is to be filled by
appointment, provide direction to staff regarding the desired method and timing for the
selection and appointment of a new City Clerk.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase a Backup Motor for the City’s Water Production
Wells.
AGENDA REPORT: Selling
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract with Industrial Electrical Company for the amount of $38,133.32 for the
purchase of a backup motor for the City’s water production wells.
3. SUBJECT: 2019 Street and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project Additional
Contingency.
AGENDA REPORT: Selling
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing an additional $100,000
project contingency for the 2019 Street and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) No. 57I.
4. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for the Firing Range Block Wall Extension Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with McFadden Construction Inc., in an amount of $109,042 for the
construction of the Firing Range Block Wall Extension Project, Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) No. 421A; 2) Authorizing a 10% construction contingency amount of
$10,904; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders
within the approved project contingency; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to
accept the improvements and issue the Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion
of the work.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
DONNA SETTLES, CLERK ADMINISTRATOR: 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
SEPTEMBER 2019
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
OCTOBER 2019
Oct. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 7 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 9 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 10 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Oct. 17 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
Oct. 23 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
Oct. 24 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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