City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · December 3, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:32 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Campion, Lozano
and Lampson. Absent: Farmer
Farmer entered at 4: 44 pm.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert and Interim City Attorney Hood.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 95
Claimant: Frank Fluty
Agency claimed against: City of Galt
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code section 54956. 8
PROPERTY: 140 Enterprise Court; APN 150- 0011- 080
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Thomas Haglund, City Manager and Mike Selling, Public
Works Director
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: G/ K Mortensen Revocable Trust, care of Kaylene Mortensen,
8334 Jantzen Road, Modesto, CA 95357
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9( d) ( 2) — One potential case.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:05 pm at which
time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6: 05 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Farmer, Sandhu,
Campion, Lozano and Lampson.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, Parks & Recreation Director Solis,
Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Interim Human Resources Director
Narloch
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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:
PRESENTATION:
1. SUBJECT: Lighting of the Night and Breakfast with Santa Presentation.
Solis introduced Jackie Garcia, Special Events Coordinator, and she gave the presentation.
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:
Lampson attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting and the Save Mart reopening.
INFORMATION/ CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 2.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, November 13 and regular meeting of
November 19, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending November 20, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending November 20,
2019.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Campion, accepting the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING:
SUBJECT: Fee Revision Plan — Community Development Building and Planning.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive
comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2019- 80 making revisions
to specific City fees for community development, building and planning divisions and increase
Fiscal Year 2019- 20 General Fund Revenue Budget by $ 24, 643.
Tyson gave the report.
City Council requested staff to bring back fees on an annual basis for City Council review.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano adopting Resolution No. 2019- 80
was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
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REGULAR CALENDAR:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
SUBJECT: Approval of the Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Years 2012- 2013
through 2019- 2020 and Transit Expenditure Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2019- 81 1) Approving the Transportation
Development Act Claim and Expenditure Plan for Transportation Development Act Funds for
Fiscal years 2012- 2013 through 2019- 2020; 2) Approving a Budget Adjustment to the Transit
Budget increasing Local Transportation Revenue by $ 79, 683 increasing State Transit Assistance
Revenue by $ 1, 160, 782, increasing appropriations in the operations budget by $ 21, 536, and
increasing appropriations in the Transit Operations and Maintenance Center Project Budget,
Capital Improvement Project ( CIP) 59D by $ 924, 557; and 3) Authorizing the Public Works
Director to submit, as needed, amended claim forms to the Sacramento Area Council of
Governments ( SACOG) for local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds.
Selling gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Farmer adopting Resolution No 2019- 81 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY
ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY
COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT:
SUBJECT: Sacramento- Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council consider and appoint a Trustee to the Sacramento-
Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District to fill a vacant position and remaining term ending
December 2020.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, appointing Marcia Mooney to the
Sacramento- Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Mayor and Vice -Mayor Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a new Mayor and Vice -Mayor if City Council desires,
with term(s) ending December 2020.
Hubert opened the nominations for mayor. Farmer nominated Sandhu. Hearing no further
nominations, Hubert closed the nominations.
ACTION: Sandhu was elected Mayor by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Sandhu opened the nominations for Vice Mayor. Lampson nominated Lozano. Hearing no further
nominations, Sandhu closed the nominations.
ACTION: Lozano was elected Vice Mayor by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMENTS BY STAFF:
Selling wished everyone a joyous Christmas season. Erias congratulated Sandhu and Lozano on their
appointments. Solis thanked his staff for putting up Christmas decorations. Sockman said the Cars for Kids
Toy Rally was December 7 at Fire Station 44 on Guild Street and the Galt Police Department awards
ceremony was on December 12. Sockman also said the Toy Drive give -a -way was at Station 44 on
December 15 and the Kevin Tonn Memorial was on January 15, 2020. Haglund congratulated Sandhu and
Lozano. Hood congratulated Sandhu and Lozano.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR FARMER: congratulated Sandhu and Lozano. He reiterated the toy drive was December
7 and he thanked TJ Guidotti for leading the event.
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: attended the Beautification Committee and thanked the volunteers and
staff for their time and dedication. He also thanked the city council members for the opportunity to serve
as mayor. Sandhu said he was looking forward to working with staff and he would always be available.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: congratulated council members.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for putting up the Lighting of
He also thanked staff for their work and the community for working together.
the Night decorations.
Lozano thanked former Mayor Lampson and congratulated Sandhu.
MAYOR LAMPSON: said she was looking forward to the Lighting of the Night.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 12 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Paige Lampson, Mayor Thomas J. Haglund, Interim City Manager
Shawn Farmer, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Vacant, 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
Tina Hubert, 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
AMENDED A G E N D A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 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.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Farmer, Lozano, Campion, Sandhu, 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. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Frank Fluty
Agency claimed against: City of Galt
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.8
PROPERTY: 140 Enterprise Court; APN 150-0011-080
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Thomas Haglund, City Manager and Mike Selling,
Public Works Director
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: G/K Mortensen Revocable Trust, care of Kaylene
Mortensen, 8334 Jantzen Road, Modesto, CA 95357
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) –
One potential case.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Council Members: Roll Call: Farmer, Lozano, Campion, Sandhu, Lampson
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Lighting of the Night and Breakfast with Santa Presentation – Parks and
Recreation Department.
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 2 be acted
on simultaneously unless a council member requests separate discussion and/or action.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special meetings of November 12, November 13 and regular
meeting of November 19, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending November 20, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending November
20, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Fee Revision Plan – Community Development Building and Planning.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing to
receive comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt a resolution making
revisions to specific City fees for community development, building and planning divisions
as attached and increase Fiscal Year 2019-20 General Fund Revenue Budget by $24,643.
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Approval of the Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Years
2012-2013 through 2019-2020 and Transit Expenditure Plan.
AGENDA REPORT: Selling
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Approving the Transportation
Development Act Claim and Expenditure Plan for Transportation Development Act Funds
for Fiscal years 2012-2013 through 2019-2020; 2) Approving a Budget Adjustment to the
Transit Budget increasing Local Transportation Revenue by $79,683 increasing State
Transit Assistance Revenue by $1,160,782, increasing appropriations in the operations
budget by $21,536, and increasing appropriations in the Transit Operations and
Maintenance Center Project Budget, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 59D by $924,557;
and 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to submit, as needed, amended claim forms
to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for local Transportation Funds
and State Transit Assistance Funds.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. ADJOURN GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY:
AGENDA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Roll Call: Board Members: Roll Call: Farmer, Lozano, Campion, Sandhu, Lampson
2. Public Comment
3. Information/Consent Agenda
a. SUBJECT : Minutes of the December 18, 2018 meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
b. SUBJECT: Successor Agency Warrants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the warrants as submitted.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
4. Departmental:
a. SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Successor Agency approving and adopting the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 2020 through June 2021.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 2020 through June
2021 (ROPS 2019-20) pursuant to the requirements of the Redevelopment
Dissolution Act.
O. ADJOURN GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY
COUNCIL
P. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council consider and appoint a Trustee to the
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District to fill a vacant position and
remaining term ending December 2020.
2. SUBJECT: Mayor and Vice-Mayor Appointments.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor if City Council
desires, with term(s) ending December 2020.
Q. COMMENTS BY STAFF
R. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
TINA HUBERT, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: 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
DECEMBER 2019
Dec. 2 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Dec. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Dec. 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Dec. 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Dec. 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
Dec. 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
Dec. 24 & 25 Christmas Eve/Christmas – City Holiday - CLOSED
Dec. 26 Commission on Aging – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Facility
JANUARY
January 1 New Year’s Day – City Holiday - CLOSED
January 6 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Service Center
January 20 Martin Luther King Day Observed – City Holiday - CLOSED
January 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
January 22 Measure R Oversight Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
January 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
January 27 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Department
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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