City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · March 17, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIIL MEEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. Council Members present: Lozano, Farmer, Campion,
Lampson and Sandhu.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Steiner,
Community Development Director Erias, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling.
Absent: Finance Director Tyson, Human Resources Director Van Steyn 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:
PRESENTATION:
1. Galt Community of Character Coalition Presentation – Caring and Compassion.
Rescheduled for future 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.
Tom Malson asked about financial help for Galt citizens.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: No reportable action.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 4.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the meeting of March 3, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending March 5, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 5, 2020.
3. SUBJECT: Local Early Action Planning Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-09 authorizing staff to submit a Local
Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Application to the California State 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 LEAP Grant.
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4. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending January 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 General Plan Circulation Element Amendment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-10 authorizing the City Manager to
appropriate $133,450 of transportation funds for the purposes of amending the Circulation Element
of the Galt 2030 General Plan in accordance with State of California legislation, Senate Bill 743
(SB743) and Assembly Bill 1358 (AB1358), including an update to the Citywide Traffic Model
and Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) and enter into a consultant services
contract/task order with Raney Planning and Management to complete tasks related to the
Circulation Element Amendment deliverables.
Erias gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No 2020-10
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element
Progress Report for 2019 and direct staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with
Government Code Section 65400.
Erias gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, accepting and directing staff to
submit the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2019 to the
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community
Development in accordance with Government Code Section 65400 was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION:
1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update.
Haglund gave the update.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
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COMMENTS BY STAFF: Sockman said staff was prepared for any coronavirus issues and reminded the
public to remain calm. Haglund said the time was a serious crisis of health and there were reasonable things
the public could do to help ensure the safety of others.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: said the Galt Market Community Plan meeting scheduled for March 30 would
be postponed. He thanked staff working day to day to serve the public and asked everyone to be patient
and help one another.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: reminded people to follow directives given. He promoted social
distancing and asked the public to not hoard and to remain calm.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: commended City Manager and staff for doing a job well done.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: said in times of crisis could bring out the best in people and the high
school teachers were putting class assignments online.
MAYOR SANDHU: thanked staff and asked the public to follow directions and said everyone needed to
work together.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:27 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 17, 2020, 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:
1. Roll Call: Lozano, Farmer, Campion, Lampson, Sandhu
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION(S):
1. Galt Community of Character Coalition Presentation – Caring and Compassion.
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.
E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
F. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 4 be acted on
simultaneously unless a separate discussion and/or action is requested by a council member.
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1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the meeting of March 3, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending March 5, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 5, 2020.
3. SUBJECT: Local Early Action Planning Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit a Local Early
Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Application to the California State 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 LEAP Grant.
4. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending January 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 General Plan Circulation Element Amendment.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to appropriate
$133,450 of transportation funds for the purposes of amending the Circulation Element of the
Galt 2030 General Plan in accordance with State of California legislation, Senate Bill 743
(SB743) and Assembly Bill 1358 (AB1358), including an update to the Citywide Traffic Model
and Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) and enter into a consultant services
contract/task order with Raney Planning and Management to complete tasks related to the
Circulation Element Amendment deliverables.
2. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2019.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing
Element Progress Report for 2019 and direct staff to submit it to the Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development in
accordance with Government Code Section 65400.
I COMMUNICATION
CITY MANAGERS OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update.
J. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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 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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