City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · June 2, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
This meeting of the Galt City Council was conducted by video/teleconference in compliance with the
State and County Shelter at Home Orders, and as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-
20, which allowed for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. Council
Members and City staff participated via remote video/telephone connections and the meeting was
broadcast on Metro Cable and livestreamed on the City’s website.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. Council Members present: Lozano, Farmer, Lampson
and Sandhu. Absent: Campion
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Haglund, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood,
Community Development Director Erias, Finance Director Tyson, Human Resources Director Van Steyn
Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Sockman and Public Works Director Selling.
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: Sandhu pulled Item I2 to bring back at
next regular council meeting.
REPORT FROM JUNE 2, 2020, SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION: The Interim City
Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
PRESENTATION: None.
Campion entered the meeting at 6:15 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Clerk announced that members of the public could address the City
Council on non-agenda items via the email submission process identified on the agenda. She stated no
discussion or action could be taken on any item that was not listed on the agenda. She said those who
submitted written public comments would be read out loud by the City Clerk, subject to the customary five
minute time limit, on any item scheduled on the agenda at the time that item was being considered.
Tara Wilson, said Galt should not open without a plan in place.
Simone Pimentel, spoke in favor of reopening Galt.
Karina Ritchie, spoke in favor of reopening Galt.
Linda Stahr, spoke in favor of reopening Galt.
Joanne Testo, spoke in favor of reopening Galt.
Maria Jimenez, voiced concern about the council conduct topic being brought forward.
Nina Thornton, voiced concern about public safety.
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Zara Rodriguez, voiced concern about public safety.
Norma Rodriguez, voiced concern about public safety.
Denise Cruz, voiced concern about public safety.
Alyssa Perez, voiced concern about public safety.
Kevin Sumner, voiced concern about public safety.
Sudha Vasudevan, voiced concern about public safety.
Ola Rabah, voiced concern about public safety.
Carolina Ayala, voiced concern about public safety.
Marsina Robles, voiced concern about public safety.
Jasmine Truong Him, voiced concern about public safety.
Lina Crouson, voiced concern about public safety.
Zulema Corrales Franco, voiced concern about public safety.
Chantel Taylor, voiced concern about public safety.
Randy Morton, Galt Fitness Pro, expressed his thoughts regarding recent events.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of
Directors meeting on May 21. Lampson attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management
District Board meeting on May 28. Farmer attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board
meeting on May 28.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 3.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 20, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 20, 2020.
2. SUBJECT: Intent to Renew Galt’s Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and
Redevelopment Agency for Administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant
Activities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-26 1) Indicating the City’s intention
to renew its Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
(SHRA) for administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities
for an additional three-year period; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a favorable
Cooperation Agreement with SHRA, subject to City Attorney approval.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Lampson, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Master Fee Schedule Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-27 approving the Master Fee
Schedule update for public services for the Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Tyson gave the presentation.
Sandhu opened the public hearing, and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-27
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Approve the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through
2024-25 with Budget Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-28 approving the Proposed Capital
Improvement Plan update for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25 and appropriating funds for
the project budgets in Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Tyson gave the presentation
Sandhu opened the public hearing, and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-28
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote
3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets with
Appropriations and Approve the Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Constitutional Appropriations
Limit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive staff report; 2) Solicit public input; 3) Consider
approval of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets; and 4) Adopt Resolution No.
2020-29 approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets with appropriations and
approve the Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit.
Tyson gave the presentation.
Sandhu opened the public hearing.
Randy Morton, Galt Fitness Pro, said funds needed to be adjusted for police.
Hearing no more comments, Sandhu closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2020-29 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
Haglund gave the agenda report.
In response to City Council’s request to address public comments, Haglund introduced Chief
Sockman, who gave an update on the police department’s actions regarding public safety.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
3, SUBJECT: Blue Dog Distributing Rent Deferral Lease Agreement Amendment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-30 approving a lease amendment to
temporarily defer 50 percent of the rent owed by Blue Dog Distributing due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Selling gave the agenda report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2020-30
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: Hubert stated additional public comments had been received.
Vanessa Soto, voiced concern about public safety.
Savera Balouch, voiced concern about public safety.
Jessica Lyon, voiced concern about public safety.
Anabia Balouch, voiced concern about public safety.
Joshua Butler, voiced concern about public safety.
Hannah McDonald, sent an email that would not open but referenced concern about public safety.
ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE GALT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY
ADJOURN THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY
COUNCIL
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COMMENTS BY STAFF: Selling thanked City Council for their efforts on the Blue Dog amendment.
He also shared his appreciation for his staff, Finance and the City Manager’s leadership. Sockman said the
police department was actively recruiting and he was proud of the officers working at the department.
Tyson thanked the City Council for their support of the budget and thanked the departments and her staff.
Erias thanked all staff involved with the budget along with his staff. Solis reminded staff and the citizens
that the farmer’s market starts Friday June 5 on the Fourth Street Promenade. He also said he appreciated
everyone. Hood congratulated all the graduates. Haglund congratulated all the graduates from Galt and
Liberty Ranch High Schools and Simon who lives across the street. He also said the service provider that
livestreams the meeting had a glitch with the livestreaming and was down momentarily at the beginning of
the meeting. He reiterated Farmer’s comment about the livestreaming possibly being down during public
comment and public comments would now be posted on the City’s website under the appropriate City
Council meeting. Haglund also thanked all staff, Claire Tyson and called out Michelle Neeley, Matt Boring
and Kathi Burris for their time and dedication completing the budget process.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: thanked entire staff and his colleagues for a balanced budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: thanked staff involved with the budget. He wanted to consider looking
into live meetings again in the council chambers to return to some normalcy. Farmer also congratulated all
the graduates at Galt and Liberty Ranch High Schools.
COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: appreciated all the hard work staff put into budget prep and thanked
all staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: nothing.
MAYOR SANDHU: thanked the City Manager and all staff for a balanced budget. He congratulated all
the graduates from Liberty Ranch and Galt High Schools. Sandhu also said that during these challenging
times everyone must stand together and work towards positive change. He also thanked the Galt Police
Department and said the Chief was doing an excellent job.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:19 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, JUNE 2, 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.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) ADVISORY
To protect our constituents, City officials and City staff, the City requests all members of the public to
follow the California Department of Health Services’ guidance and the County of Sacramento Public
Health Officer Order for the Control of COVID-19 restricting group events and gatherings and
maintaining social distancing. Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the City’s
website at www.ci.galt.ca.us.
Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be held via teleconference/electronically
and the City Council will participate via teleconference/electronically. In-person participation by the
public will not be permitted and no physical location from which the public may observe the meeting
will be available. Remote public participation is available in the following ways:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on Metro Cable 14.
2) Livestream online at http://www.ci.galt.ca.us/i-want-to/watch-tonight-s-council-meeting-live.
3) Email public comments to pubcom@cityofgalt.org. The City Clerk will read the comments out loud
during public comment, subject to the customary 5-minute time limitation. If your comment
concerns a specific agenda item, please note the item in the subject line of your email. If you
have issues submitting a public comment via email, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
209.366.7130.
4) Join the electronic meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811054207 (Webinar ID: 878 1105 4207).
Members of the public participating electronically via this link and wishing to speak may do so during
public comment.
5) Call (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 878 1105 4207# to listen to the meeting.
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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. REPORT FROM JUNE 2, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION
D. PRESENTATION(S)
E. 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. Due to the Statewide
emergency and social distancing guidelines, public comments may be submitted via email to
PUBCOM@CITYOFGALT.ORG and will be read out loud, subject to the customary 5-minute time
limitation. Also, members of the public may participate electronically via
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811054207 (Webinar ID: 878 1105 4207).
F. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
G. 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: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 20, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 20, 2020.
2. SUBJECT: Intent to Renew Galt’s Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and
Redevelopment Agency for Administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant
Activities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Indicating the City’s intention to renew its
Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) for
administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities for an
additional three-year period; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a favorable
Cooperation Agreement with SHRA, subject to City Attorney approval.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
H. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Master Fee Schedule Update.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Master Fee Schedule update
for public services for the Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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2. SUBJECT: Approve the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through
2024-25 with Budget Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Proposed Capital Improvement
Plan update for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25 and appropriating funds for the project
budgets in Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets with
Appropriations and Approve the Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Constitutional Appropriations
Limit.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive staff report; 2) Solicit public input; 3) Consider
approval of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets; and 4) Adopt a resolution
approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Annual Budgets with appropriations and approve
the Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit.
I. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update.
AGENDA REPORT: Haglund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
2. SUBJECT: City Council Procedural Guidelines Regarding Council Norms.
AGENDA REPORT: Haglund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the proposed revisions to the City Council Procedural
Guidelines and provide any direction to staff relative to the establishment of Council
Norms/Expectations.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Blue Dog Distributing Rent Deferral Lease Agreement Amendment.
AGENDA REPORT: Selling
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a lease amendment to temporarily
defer 50 percent of the rent owed by Blue Dog Distributing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
J. COMMUNICATION
K. 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: Lozano, Farmer, Campion, Lampson, Sandhu
2. Public Comment
3. Information/Consent Agenda:
SUBJECT : Minutes of the December 3, 2019 meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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4. Departmental:
SUBJECT: Approval of Fifth Amendment to the Owner Participation, Grant, and Loan
Agreement with D&S Development, Inc.
AGENDA REPORT: Tyson
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the
Owner Participation, Grant and Loan Agreement with D&S Development, Inc.
L. ADJOURN GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY
COUNCIL
M. COMMENTS BY STAFF
N. 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
JUNE
June 1 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers - CANCELLED
June 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 10 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 11 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
June 16 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 18 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
June 25 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
JULY
July 6 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers - CANCELLED
July 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
July 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
July 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
July 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
July 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
July 22 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
July 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
July 27 Public Safety Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police 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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