City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, September 15, 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 6:04 pm. Council Members present: Lozano, Farmer, Campion, Lampson and Sandhu. Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Hood, Interim Community Development Director Hoffman, 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: Campion pulled Item No. F4 and Farmer pulled Item No. F5 PRESENTATIONS: None. 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 would 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. Jessica Fang spoke about Proposition 16. Katherine Harper spoke about the City’s field usage. Davis Liu spoke about Proposition 16. Bo Yang spoke about Proposition 16. Caroline Chen spoke about Proposition 16. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Lampson attended the Galt Youth Commission Meeting on September 14. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 7 excluding Items No. 4, 5 and 7 which were pulled for discussion. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 PAGE 2 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 1, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 3, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 3, 2020. 3. SUBJECT: Report Accounts Receivable Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts for Fiscal Year 2019-20. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report of write-off of uncollectible receivables for the Fiscal Year 2019-20. 6. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, the consent calendar (Items 1, 2, 3, and 6) was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4. SUBJECT: Planning Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the annual report of activities undertaken by the Planning Commission for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Campion asked if the annual report would be provided by the commission chairman or if this was a new procedure. Keith Jones, Planning Commission Chairman, gave the annual report. 5. SUBJECT: Gun Range Facility Use Agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-66 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a West Gun Range Facility Use Agreement (Agreement) with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for its use of the City-owned West Range in the amount of $300,000 in calendar year 2021, $300,000 in calendar year 2022, $300,000 in calendar year 2023 and the East Range in the amount of $200 per day of use; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to make minor amendments to the Agreement, should the need arise, upon concurrence of the City Attorney. Farmer asked what the projected overhead was on the contract and what the funding from Fund 08 was used for. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2020-66 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 7. SUBJECT: East Galt Infill Annexation/Simmerhorn Ranch Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2020-06 approving the pre-zoning of the 338- acre East Galt Infill Annexation Area to R1C, R2, R3-PD, PQ and OS. Sandhu recused himself from Item 7 due to an announced ownership in real property located at 10684 Simmerhorn Road which was within the proposed annexation area which would have been a conflict of interest and left the virtual meeting consistent with direction from the City Attorney. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 PAGE 3 Randy Morton, Galt Fitness Pro, was concerned with the size of the lots. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lampson, seconded by Campion, adopting Ordinance No. 2020-06 was approved by a roll call vote of council members present. Abstain: Sandhu due to stated conflict. Sandhu re-entered the meeting at 6:35 pm. SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SUBJECT: Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2020-67 approving the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project; 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-68 approving the annexation of 58 acres; 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-69 approving the amendment to the City’s General Plan; 6) Introduce Ordinance No. 2020-07 approving the proposed pre-zoning of the 58- acre Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project to R1C-PD, OS, and PQP and 7) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-70 approving the Large Lot Vesting Tentative Map and the Small Lot Tentative Subdivision Map for the Summerfield at Twin Cities Road Project. Hoffman introduced Cindy Gnos, Raney Planning & Management, who gave the presentation. He also introduced the project applicant, Bryan Wilson, along with the design team, Jeff Carpenter and Tim Denham of Wood Rodgers who answered City Council questions. Sandhu opened the public hearing. Ron Loutzenhiser expressed his thoughts regarding the project and wanted additional conditions added if approved. Ron W. Loutzenhiser expressed his thoughts regarding the project and wanted additional conditions added if approved. Kate Wiley opposed the project. Chris Schamber supported the project. Joe Bitondo opposed the project. Addison Covert, Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD), asked that further analysis be given to the impacts on the District’s educational services. He also appreciated the condition added to A-17. William Spalding, Galt Joint Union High School District (GJUHSD) thanked the City for the proclamation received. He also asked that the same consideration be given to the GJUHSD as the GJUESD when working with developers. Randy Morton, Galt Fitness Pro, supported the project. Gene Davenport expressed his thoughts regarding the project. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 PAGE 4 Jerry Sauter expressed his concerns with the project. He also asked about the schools having to give public comment. Hearing no further public comments, Sandhu closed the public hearing. City Council discussed the high school district’s request to be included with the GJUESD when negotiating with developers. They also discussed that at least 20% of the homes be a minimum size of 2000 sq. ft. and acceptable sizes thereafter. Fencing issues were discussed along with modified street lighting to coincide with the City standards. Farmer said he did not think the project was a good fit for Galt. Sandhu re-opened the public hearing. Ron Loutzenhiser thanked the City Council for the considerations and expressed his thoughts regarding the project. Hearing no further public comments, Sandhu closed the public hearing. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-67 was approved by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lampson, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-68 was approved by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2020-69 was approved by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, introducing Ordinance No. 2020-07 was approved by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Lampson, adopting Resolution No. 2020-70 requiring modifications to Condition A-17, prior to building permit issuance the developer shall work with the GJUESD and the GJUHSD to mitigate impact of the development on the GJUESD and GJUHSD; Condition A-20, minimum house sizes will be at least 20% - 2,000 sq. ft., 20% - 2,400 sq. ft., 20% - 2,800 sq. ft., 20% - 3,200 sq. ft., 20% - 3,500 sq. ft.; Condition A21, solid fencing shall be provided along the western and eastern project boundary adjacent to the proposed residence, open space area shall have open/wrought iron fencing along the outer boundary, `fencing shall return for further design review, and Condition B-24i, additional lighting shall be located on E Street and F Street at the pedestrian pathway, was approved by a roll call vote with Farmer dissenting. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only. Hines gave the update. City Council encouraged staff to do whatever could be done to fight for the community. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 PAGE 5 COMMUNICATION: None. ADJOURN THE GALT CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE TO THE JOINT MEETING OF THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE GALT CITY COUNCIL: 4. SUBJECT: Termination of Settlement Agreement between Successor Agency to the Galt Redevelopment Agency, the City of Galt and Cosumnes Community Services District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-71 1) Terminating the Settlement Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Galt Redevelopment Agency, the City of Galt, and the Cosumnes Community Services District dated November 18, 2008; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the termination and take all actions necessary in furtherance of this action. Tyson gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-71 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. ADJOURN THE JOINT MEETING OF THE GALT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND GALT CITY COUNCIL AND RECONVENE TO THE GALT CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK’S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Conference – Designation of Voting Delegate. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Appoint a City Council Member Voting Delegate and up to two alternates, if desired, at the League of California Cities Annual Conference October 7 through October 9, 2020 and 2) Receive the Annual Conference Resolution Packet and provide direction to the voting representative, if desired. Hubert gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Farmer, appointing Council Member Farmer as the voting delegate and Mayor Sandhu as the alternate voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines said he was inducted into the Board of Directors of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) and he had met with the Measure R Committee and the Galt Youth Commission. Hines also thanked Bonnie Rodriguez, managing editor of the Galt Herald and Janis Barsetti, owner of Barsetti Vineyards, for spending time with him over the past few weeks giving him history on the City of Galt. Hines said he also met with the Galt Police Officers Association. Sockman said the Galt Police Department assisted in the northern California fires and in the Sacramento and Lodi protests and said they performed admirably. Solis said the COVID-19 testing at the Chabolla Center had been extended to 8:00 am – 4:00 pm to accommodate testing for teachers, district staff and County employees. Tyson thanked the City Council for their approval on the dissolution of the agreement and thanked Hood for her hard work. Mendes gave an update on the Eat Drink Local campaign, the housing issues discussed by GSEC and the sale of property to Arcadia. Hoffman thanked City Council for their time and patience. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 PAGE 6 COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR LOZANO: thanked Hood for information regarding the termination of the settlement agreement. He spoke about attracting businesses to the city. He said Cosumnes CSD did a tribute to the firefighters and the video could be viewed on their website and thought it would be a good idea to share on the City’s website. He also said he spoke with the City Manager regarding the railroad issues and thanked the public for their public comments. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: spoke about the City’s landscaping issues and appreciated the public’s patience regarding the situation. He also thanked Lorenzo for his meetings with the community. He said Barbara Payne would soon be moving out of the area and would be missed. He thanked Travis at Concrete North for his contribution to a small community project. He also wished Amy Sandhu a happy birthday and said it was also his dad’s birthday. COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: nothing. COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: wished Amy Sandhu a happy birthday. MAYOR SANDHU: thanked staff and the City Manager for their hard work. He also thanked the public for their public comment along with the firefighters and first responders. He told everyone to stay safe and to social distance. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk