City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · March 3, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIIL MEEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Council Members present: Lozano, Farmer, Campion,
Lampson and Sandhu.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood
and Public Work Director Selling.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
In the Matter of City of Galt, R5-2019-0520, California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Central Valley Region
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 6:00 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Lozano, Farmer,
Campion, Lampson and Sandhu.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Erias, Human Resources Director Van Steyn, Parks and Recreation
Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Finance Director Tyson.
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: Campion pulled Consent Item J3.
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:
Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting on February 20 and
stated the meeting did not have a quorum so no action was taken on any item. Lampson attended the Galt
Youth Commission meeting on March 2 and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management Board
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meeting on February 27. Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority special meeting on
February 26.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 3, excluding Item No. 3
which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special meeting of February 11, 2020 and regular meeting of February
18, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending February 19, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending February 19,
2020.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Development
Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Cardoso I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-06 1) Approving the Final Map for
Cardoso I and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to
execute the subdivision improvement agreement, including the conditions of approval with KB
Home Sacramento Inc. and the filing and recordation thereof; and 3) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with KB Home Sacramento Inc. and the
filing thereof.
Campion thanked staff for making changes to the subdivision improvement agreement language to
include the conditions of approval. He said the conditions of approval was marked as Exhibit B to
the Subdivision Improvement Agreement but was referenced as Exhibit A on page 2, number 2 of
the agreement.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-06
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Proposed Language for Assembly Bill 2220.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, amended language for Assembly Bill (AB)
2220, a spot bill, introduced by Assemblymember Cooper at the request of the City, to revise the
current deed restrictions set forth in AB 3773 on the properties currently occupied by the Galt
Market, City Hall, Littleton Center, sports complex, aquatic center, Parks and Recreation offices
and adjacent parking areas.
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Kami Martin opposed the timing of AB 2220.
Harry Wensel spoke about the City’s structural budget deficit.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding AB 2220.
Jeff Hood supported AB 2220.
Jay Vandenburg expressed his thoughts regarding AB 2220.
Jeb Elmore, Lewis Acquisition Company, answered City Council questions.
Solis said the Market design needed to be changed to explore better opportunities and there was
no talk about giving up the Market.
City Council continued to discuss the AB 2220 language.
Campion made a motion to move forward with staff recommended language.
Farmer made a motion to alter the language to remove the word sale until further review from the
public meetings.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, altering the language to remove the
word sale from AB 2220 until further review from the public meetings failed due to Lozano,
Campion and Lampson dissenting.
Lozano asked about changing the wording from city operated property to city owned property.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, accepting staff’s recommendation
with the modification of city operated to city owned for AB 2220 was approved by a roll call vote
with Farmer and Sandhu dissenting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-07 adopting the Galt Climate
Action Plan Initial Study/Negative Declaration and approving the Galt Climate Action Plan.
Erias introduced Jacob Byrne, Raney Planning & Management, who gave the presentation.
Karen Huss, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality District, supported the Galt Climate Action Plan.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-07
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: Annette Kunze, Galt Teen Center, announced the grand opening of the teen center
was April 3 at Galt Place. A fund raising dinner would be at Brewsters Bar and Grill on March 28.
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CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointment to the Galt Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee to fill vacant position in accordance with city practice.
Hubert gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, appointing Dan Tarnasky to the Galt
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Selling said there was a good response to the battery drop off box and
reminded everyone the box was only for household batteries.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: stated there was a health fair this month and a carnival next month at the
Market. Would like to discuss expectations of conduct of council members and commission members.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: said Earth Day was April 18.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: gave condolences to the family of Sy Miyasato.
MAYOR SANDHU: attended the Galt Chamber of Commerce luncheon on February 20. Thanked
everybody who came to the podium and made a public comment.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:11
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Paul Sandhu, Mayor Thomas J. Haglund, Interim City Manager
Rich Lozano, Vice Mayor
Curt Campion, Council Member Vacant, Clerk Administrator
Paige Lampson, Council Member Chris Erias, Community Development Director
Shawn Farmer, Council Member Claire Tyson, Finance Director
Stephanie Van Steyn, 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
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
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: Lozano, Farmer, Campion, Lampson, Sandhu
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
In the Matter of City of Galt, R5-2019-0520, California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Central Valley Region
D. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Lozano, Farmer, Campion, Lampson, Sandhu
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
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F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATION(S)
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 a separate discussion and/or action is requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the special meeting of February 11, 2020 and regular meeting of
February 18, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending February 19, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending February 19,
2020.
3. SUBJECT: Approval of the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and
Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Cardoso I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Approving the Final Map for Cardoso I
and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute
the subdivision improvement agreement, including the conditions of approval with KB Home
Sacramento Inc. and the filing and recordation thereof; and 3) Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement with KB Home Sacramento Inc. and the
filing thereof.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Proposed Language for Assembly Bill 2220.
AGENDA REPORT: Haglund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, amended language for Assembly Bill (AB)
2220, a spot bill, introduced by Assemblymember Cooper at the request of the City, to revise the
current deed restrictions set forth in AB 3773 on the properties currently occupied by the Galt
Market, City Hall, Littleton Center, sports complex, aquatic center, Parks and Recreation offices
and adjacent parking areas.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution adopting the Galt Climate Action Plan Initial
Study/Negative Declaration and approving the Galt Climate Action Plan.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointment to the Galt Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee to fill vacant position in accordance with city practice.
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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
MARCH
March 2 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
March 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
March 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
March 23 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Department
March 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
March 31 Cesar Chavez Day – City Holiday - CLOSED
APRIL
April 6 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
April 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
April 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
April 22 Measure R Oversight Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
April 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
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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