City Council Meeting

Name: City Council Meeting — Galt, CA
Start: 2019-10-15
End: 2019-10-15
Location: Galt, CA

Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · October 15, 2019

Minutes

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, October 15, 2019 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Campion, Lozano and Lampson. Absent: Farmer Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, Clerk Administrator Settles, and Interim City Attorney Hood. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. 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 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Campion, Lozano and Lampson. Absent: Farmer Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, Clerk Administrator Settles, Interim City Attorney Hood, Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, Interim Human Resources Director Narloch, 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 Clerk Administrator read the replay statement. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None. PRESENTATION: 1. SUBJECT: Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) - James Corless. Lozano and Selling introduced James Corless, Executive Director, and he gave the presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The Clerk Administrator 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2019 PAGE 2 Barbara Payne, Community of Character Coalition, recognized Bonnie Rodriguez and Terry Esparza for pride in the community. Robert Kraude asked questions concerning the Galt Market Community Plan. Lampson asked Haglund to meet with Kraude and include City Council with a follow-up memo. Gene Davenport expressed his concern over the property rezone on the corner of Walnut Avenue and Carillion Boulevard. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Nothing. CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 3. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 2, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 2, 2019. 3. SUBJECT: Support for a Sustainable Groundwater Management Proposition 68 Grant Application for the Cosumnes Sub-basin. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-71 1) Supporting the County of Sacramento’s application proposal to the Department of Water Resources for a Proposition 68 Sustainable Groundwater Management Program grant; 2) Supporting the County of Sacramento to serve as the Administering Entity for the grant application; and 3) Authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the letter of support and provide a copy of the resolution and process any other related documents as necessary for the grant application. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of members present. Absent: Farmer SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Elected City Clerk Vacancy – Consider Applications and Appointment of City Clerk. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and review applications and take action to fill the vacancy in the Elected City Clerk Office, including swearing in of appointed new City Clerk. Hood gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, appointing Tina Hubert to the position of city clerk was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Farmer FINANCE DEPARTMENT: GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2019 PAGE 3 2. SUBJECT: Approval of New Classification and Salary Range for Accountant I/II; Approval of New and Revised Class Specification for Accounting Manager and Budget/Revenue Manager. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-72 1) Amending the classification plan and salary schedule by approving the proposed job specification and salary range for the classification of Accountant I/II; and that a currently vacant Accounting Assistant I/II position be reallocated to an Accountant I/II; and 2) Approving revisions to job title and specifications for Accounting Manager and Budget/Revenue Manager. Narloch gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No 2019-72 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Farmer CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. COMMUNICATIONS: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Tyson announced the City received an award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Selling shared the upcoming Annual Unmet Transit Needs Hearing would be held in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 30. Erias reported the City was successful in attaining the Senate Bill 2 (SB2) Planning Grant. Narloch stated the open positions for the City. Hubert thanked City Council for the appointment tonight. Solis invited the public to the Spookishly Fun Movie Night. Haglund gave an update on the Galt Market Community Plan public outreach. Settles said the Galt Market Community Plan information was located on the City’s homepage. Hood would be coming back with more information on the new legislation recently signed by Governor Newsom. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR FARMER: Absent. COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: thanked Settles and wished her good luck in retirement. He congratulated Hubert on her appointment. Sandhu attended the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting and the Galt District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month Event at Buchanan Auto Glass. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: thanked Settles and enjoyed working with her throughout the years. COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: attended the Planning Commission meeting and heard the presentation on the Galt Market Community Plan. He congratulated Settles on her retirement and congratulated Hubert on her appointment. MAYOR LAMPSON: attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting. She was asked to speak at River Oaks Elementary School and at a Boy Scouts meeting. Lampson congratulated Settles on her retirement. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, Donna Settles Clerk Administrator

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, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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 GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2019 PAGE 2 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. PRESENTATION: Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) - James Corless. 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 3 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 1, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 2, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 2, 2019. 3. SUBJECT: Support for a Sustainable Groundwater Management Proposition 68 Grant Application for the Cosumnes Sub-basin. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Supporting the County of Sacramento’s application proposal to the Department of Water Resources for a Proposition 68 Sustainable Groundwater Management Program grant; 2) Supporting the County of Sacramento to serve as the Administering Entity for the grant application; and 3) Authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the letter of support and provide a copy of the resolution and process any other related documents as necessary for the grant application. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. K. SCHEDULED MATTERS L. REGULAR CALENDAR: GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2019 PAGE 3 CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Elected City Clerk Vacancy – Consider Applications and Appointment of City Clerk. AGENDA REPORT: Hood RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and review applications and take action to fill the vacancy in the Elected City Clerk Office, including swearing in of appointed new City Clerk. FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 2. SUBJECT: Approval of New Classification and Salary Range for Accountant I/II; Approval of New and Revised Class Specification for Accounting Manager and Budget/Revenue Manager. AGENDA REPORT: Narloch RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Amending the classification plan and salary schedule by approving the proposed job specification and salary range for the classification of Accountant I/II; and that a currently vacant Accounting Assistant I/II position be reallocated to an Accountant I/II; and 2) Approving revisions to job title and specifications for Accounting Manager and Budget/Revenue Manager. 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2019 PAGE 4 CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS OCTOBER 2019 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 NOVEMBER 2019 Nov. 4 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Nov. 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Nov. 11 Veterans Day – City Holiday - CLOSED Nov. 13 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Nov. 14 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Nov. 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers Nov. 21 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center Nov. 25 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility Nov. 28 Commission on Aging – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility CANCELLED Nov. 28 & 29 Thanksgiving/Day after – City Holiday - CLOSED 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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