City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, August 4, 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 6:03 pm. 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, 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: PRESENTATIONS: 1. SUBJECT: Public Safety Committee Annual Report to City Council – Police Department. Sockman introduced Lieutenant Kalinowski and he gave the report. 2. SUBJECT: Proclamation for Doris “Louise” Loll Dowdell – Haglund. Haglund gave the presentation. City Council approved the proclamation by a roll call vote. 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. Tom and Faith Harper opposed the proposed road diet. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Equity Working Group Meeting on July 29. Campion attended the South Sacramento Conservation Agency Joint Powers Authority Meeting on July 27. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 2 Lampson attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Meeting on July 23 and the Galt Youth Commission Meeting on August 3. Farmer attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board Meeting on July 23. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 5, excluding Items 4 and 5 which were pulled for discussion. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 21, 2020 and Regular Meeting of July 21, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending July 22, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending July 22, 2020. 3. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Consultant Services to prepare the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update and Related Appropriation of $50,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-46 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a task order with EKI Environment and Water, Inc. (EKI) for preparation of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update (Update) in the amount of $50,000; and 2) Authorizing an appropriation of $50,000 for the Update from Water Fund 05. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4. SUBJECT: Agreement with Sacramento County for South County Transit Link Sharing of Responsibilities and Costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-47 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with Sacramento County for South County Transit Link (SCT/Link) Sharing of Responsibilities and Costs (Agreement). Farmer asked if there were any changes to the agreement. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-47 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 5. SUBJECT: Appropriation of funds for replacement of Four Automated External Defibrillators Police Department from Increased Fines/Asset Seizures. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-48 approving the appropriation of $9,200 Police Fines/Asset Seizures revenue and expenditures for the replacement of four Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). Farmer asked if the used defibrillators were discarded or if they would be used for other purposes. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-48 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 3 SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SUBJECT: Fairway Oaks and Island Annexation Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2020-49 approving the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Fairway Oaks and Island Annexation Project; 4) Adopt the resolution approving the annexation of 39.5 acres; 5) Introduce Ordinance No. 2020-05 approving the proposed prezoning of the 39.5- acre Island Annexation Area to R1A and rezone the Fairway Oaks Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM) site from OS, R1C, and R1B to OS and R1C-PD; and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 2020- 50 approving the Fairway Oaks VTSM. Lampson recused herself due to an ownership in real property which was within 500 feet of the proposed annexation area which would have been a conflict of interest and left the virtual meeting consistent with direction from the City Attorney. Farmer recused himself due to an ownership in real property which was within 500 feet of the proposed annexation area which would have been a conflict of interest and left the virtual meeting consistent with direction from the City Attorney. Erias gave the agenda report and introduced Michael Fletcher, Arcadia Development; Michael Oliver, Municipal Resource Group; Cindy Gnos, Raney Planning and Management; and Bill Forrest, Senior Civil Engineer who answered City Council questions. Sandhu opened the public hearing. Michael Oliver gave an overview of the project. Teresa Angelica Solorio, opposed the annexation. Dale, Laronda and Debbie Templeton, wanted a written document guaranteeing items discussed with the Community Development Director. Benjamin and Sharon Mendoza; Anthony and Lisa Ortiz, wanted a written document guaranteeing items discussed with the Community Development Director. Wendy Blevins, wanted a written guarantee that they may continue to use the land as assured by the Community Development Director. Addison Covert, Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, spoke regarding attendance boundaries and lack of funding. Covert answered City Council questions. Erias gave a brief statement on the letter sent to the City Council today from the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. City Council discussed establishing a process that would provide a level of uniformity that would work for all projects to cover the impacts associated with new development and construction. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 4 Addison Covert, Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, said the school district would welcome the opportunity to work toward the goal of establishing a more uniform school facility program in cooperation with city staff but tonight he would like to move forward with the imminent projects being discussed. Shawn Farmer, resident, said he did not oppose the project but was concerned about the Cornell Road and Chase Drive outlets, traffic on Lower Sacramento Road and also asked what the homeless impact would bring to the greenspace area. He also said he was concerned with the residents not being able to publicly interact with City Council regarding the project. Terry Parker, voiced her concern with the slow response time of the Sherriff’s Department to the island and said the City needed to ensure the homeowners would not incur any additional fees or requirements. Sandhu closed the public hearing. Sandhu was concerned with the public outreach efforts regarding the project and the Cornell Road and Chase Drive outlets and was not comfortable voting on the island annexation at tonight’s meeting. Lozano suggested the island annexation be continued to the August 18 meeting. Campion said the City had been working with the developer for two years and they were expecting a decision at tonight’s meeting. He thought the issues with the subdivision had been resolved and said the land had been in the General Plan for several years. After discussion, City Council agreed to Item No. 3, adopting the resolution approving the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project; Item No.5, approving the proposed prezoning of the 39.5-acre Island Annexation Area to R1A and rezone the Fairway Oaks Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map site from OS, R1C, and R1B to OS and R1C-PD and Item No. 6, adopting the resolution approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2020-49 was approved by a roll call vote of council members present. Absent: Farmer and Lampson. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, introducing Ordinance No. 2020-05 was approved by a roll call vote of council members present: Absent: Farmer and Lampson. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2020-50 noting the project was not contingent on the annexation and adding the condition of approval that prior to building permit issuance, the developer shall work with the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD) to mitigate impact of the development on the GJUESD was approved by a roll call vote of council members present: Absent: Lampson and Farmer. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, moving the County Island Annexation to the September 15 City Council Meeting was approved by a roll call vote of council members present: Absent: Farmer and Lampson. Farmer and Lampson re-entered the meeting at 9:11 pm. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 5 2. SUBJECT: Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District – Public Hearing, Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessments to be Levied, and Levying the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of proposed assessments for the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and related Engineer’s Report; and 2) Upon closing of the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2020-51 approving the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District, Engineer’s Report and levying of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Selling gave the agenda report and introduced Bill Forrest, Senior Civil Engineer, who gave the presentation. Forrest said one parcel needed to be dropped as it was conditioned to be annexed into the newly formed Community Facilities District (CFD). Sandhu opened the public hearing and receiving no comment, closed the public hearing. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-51 with amendment to the number of parcels was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 3. SUBJECT: Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping and Maintenance District 1990-02 – Public Hearing, Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessments to be Levied, and Levying the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of proposed assessments for the Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping and Maintenance District 1990-02 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and related Engineer’s Report; and 2) Upon closing of the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2020-52 approving the Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping and Maintenance District 1990-02 Engineer’s Report and levying of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Forrest gave the presentation. Sandhu opened the public hearing and receiving no comment, closed the public hearing. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-52 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 4. SUBJECT: City of Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 – Public Hearing, Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessments to be Levied, and Levying the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation and conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of proposed assessments for the City of Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and related Engineer’s Report; and 2) Upon closing of the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2020-53 approving the City of Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 Engineer’s Report and levying of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Forrest gave the presentation. Sandhu opened the public hearing and receiving no comment, closed the public hearing.  GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 6 ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2020-53 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. REGULAR CALENDAR: TREASURER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending June 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Farrell gave the report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, accepting the Treasurer’s Report as submitted was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 2. SUBJECT: Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement with Lorenzo Hines, Jr. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution No. 2020-54 approving the employment agreement with Lorenzo Hines, Jr. appointing him City Manager effective August 31, 2020 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the employment agreement on behalf of the City. Haglund gave the agenda report. Randy Morton, Galt Fitness Pro, looked forward to Mr. Hines’ leadership. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-54 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 3. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only. Haglund gave the update. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 4. SUBJECT: Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System 10 Year Licensing Agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-55 approving the 10 year licensing agreement with the Sacramento Regional Radio Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement using existing budgeted funds. Sockman introduced Lieutenant Kalinowski and he gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2020-55 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PAGE 7 COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias congratulated Mr. Hines on his appointment. Mendes gave an update on the business closures due to COVID-19 along with an update on how businesses were adapting to the the outdoor dining ordinance. She also welcomed Mr. Hines. Selling said the Chabolla bus center was rebuilt and welcomed Mr. Hines. Solis said the public could contact Parks and Recreation for COVID testing information. He thanked his staff who were working with the public and welcomed Lorenzo. Van Steyn welcomed Mr. Hines. Hubert congratulated Mr. Hines. Hood congratulated and welcomed Mr. Hines. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Asked if Rose Rodacker had any comments. He talked about staff pursuing different uses for the market grounds such as a drive-in movie theater and other small group gatherings. He said he had received several comments regarding the trains on the spur line blowing their horns in the early morning hours. Haglund gave an update and said the issue would probably last until October. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked Mendes and Erias for working with local businesses. He also welcomed Lorenzo to the Great American Little Town. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: None. COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: Said the Galt Youth Commission would be in contact with Parks and Recreation to help promote a movie night at the market grounds. MAYOR SANDHU: Congratulated Mr. Hines and said he appreciated all the staff. He reminded everyone to keep socially distanced and to stay safe. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk