City Council Meeting

Name: City Council Meeting — Galt, CA
Start: 2020-10-20
End: 2020-10-20
Location: Galt, CA

Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · October 20, 2020

Minutes

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, October 20, 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 6:10 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: Farmer pulled Item No. F1 and Item No. F5. PRESENTATIONS: 1. SUBJECT: The Great Galt Pumpkin Hunt – Parks and Recreation. Jackie Garcia, Special Events Manager, gave the presentation. 2. SUBJECT: Spookishly Fun Family Night – Parks and Recreation. Jackie Garcia, Special Events Manager, gave the presentation. 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. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: 1. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Annual Conference, virtual meeting. Farmer gave a report on the sessions he attended at the annual conference. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors Meeting on October 15. Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board Meeting on October 14. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 2 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items No. 1 through 6 excluding Item No. 1 and Item No. 5 which were pulled for discussion. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 6, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 6, 2020. 3. SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase Spare Well Equipment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-80 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Commercial Pump & Mechanical in the amount of $56,508.67 for the purchase of spare well equipment for the Golden Heights and Industrial wells. 4. SUBJECT: Lease Agreement with Galt Joint Union High School District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-81 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Galt Joint Union High School District (GJUHSD) for five years with the option of two, 2-year contract extensions. 6. SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-08 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-08, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch), Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in such Community Facilities District and Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2 Thereof. ACTION: Upon a motion by Campion, seconded by Farmer, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 2020 and Regular Meeting of October 6, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. Farmer said the minutes of October 6, 2020, reflecting his comments as a resident, stated Lincoln Way; however, his intent was to refer to Cornell Road. Hubert stated that the September 29, 2020, special meeting minutes had been revised to state City Manager Hines instead of City Manager Lozano. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Campion, approving the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 2020 and Regular Meeting of October 6, 2020, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 5. SUBJECT: Accept funding under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program of $150,000.00, appropriate funds and approve Mintier Harnish Contract for the preparation of the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-82 to accept funding under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP Program) in the amount of $150,000, appropriating funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mintier Harnish for the preparation of the 2021 – 2029 Galt Housing Element. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 3 Farmer asked what the remaining $31,000 would be used for from the $150,000 grant with $119,000 being awarded to the consultant. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-82 was approved by unanimous roll call vote. SCHEDULED MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARING: None. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only. Hines gave the presentation. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT: 1. SUBJECT: Approval of Part-Time and Temporary Classifications Salary Schedules for calendar years 2021 and 2022. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-83 approving the salary schedules for part-time and temporary job classifications effective January 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022. Van Steyn gave the agenda report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Campion, adopting Resolution No. 2020-83 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines reviewed Section 2.4, Request for Staff Resources, from the City Council Procedural Guidelines. He also stated that City Council’s direction at the August 18 council meeting to bring back the Carillion Boulevard action in two months was delayed due to an oversight and that the matter would be presented to the Planning Commission at their November 12 meeting and presented to City Council thereafter. Hines introduced Chief Sockman who gave a presentation regarding the Oberlin Way residence discussed at the October 6 City Council Meeting. Solis said the State allowed playgrounds to reopen and Greer Basin was opened yesterday to the public. Solis thanked his Parks Staff for the extra mowing and said they were doing a great job. Hoffman said the request from council that the process be transparent and inclusive was being heard. Selling said the goats had finished in the gulch and in conjunction with Solis’ staff mowing, they were trying to keep a handle on the vegetation. Department Directors congratulated Chief Sockman on his upcoming retirement and wished him well. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Said he had received positive feedback from the community regarding the goats in the canals. He thanked Hoffman for his customer service for an issue that was brought to his attention. He also congratulated and thanked Chief Sockman for his service. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked the Galt Sunrise Rotary for the clean-up day they organized with the youth Impact Group and he thanked Parks and Recreation for their additional mowing. He also congratulated the Chief and said he appreciated what he had done within the community. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 4 COUNCIL MEMBER CAMPION: Thanked Public Works staff for their quick response to an issue at his residence. He also thanked the Galt Police Officer who responded to an incident at his neighbor’s house and was impressed with how he handled the situation. He also congratulated the Chief on his retirement. COUNCIL MEMBER LAMPSON: Thanked the Chief for his work and appreciated his efforts towards everyone’s safety. MAYOR SANDHU: Said he was said to lose the Chief but happy he was heading into retirement. He also thanked the Chief for his work and dedicated service to the city. He said to stay safe, healthy and to social distance. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF GALT Paul Sandhu, Mayor Lorenzo Hines Jr., City Manager Rich Lozano, Vice Mayor Curt Campion, Council Member Craig Hoffman, Interim Community Development Paige Lampson, Council Member 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, OCTOBER 20, 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/86516132930 (Webinar ID 865 1613 2930). 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: 865 1613 2930# to listen to the meeting. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 2 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. SUBJECT: The Great Galt Pumpkin Hunt – Parks and Recreation. 2. SUBJECT: Spookishly Fun Family Night – Parks and Recreation. 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. 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/86516132930 (Webinar ID: 865 1613 2930). E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. 1. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Annual Conference, virtual meeting – Farmer. F. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 6 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 September 29, 2020 and Regular Meeting of October 6, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 6, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 6, 2020. 3. SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase Spare Well Equipment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Commercial Pump & Mechanical in the amount of $56,508.67 for the purchase of spare well equipment for the Golden Heights and Industrial wells. 4. SUBJECT: Lease Agreement with Galt Joint Union High School District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Galt Joint Union High School District (GJUHSD) for five years with the option of two, 2-year contract extensions. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 3 5. SUBJECT: Accept funding under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program of $150,000.00, appropriate funds and approve Mintier Harnish Contract for the preparation of the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to accept funding under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP Program) in the amount of $150,000, appropriating funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mintier Harnish for the preparation of the 2021 – 2029 Galt Housing Element. 6. SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-08 Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-08, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch), Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in such Community Facilities District and Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2 Thereof. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented. G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING H. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. AGENDA REPORT: Hines RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT: 2. SUBJECT: Approval of Part-Time and Temporary Classifications Salary Schedules for calendar years 2021 and 2022. AGENDA REPORT: Van Steyn RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the salary schedules for part- time and temporary job classifications effective January 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022. I. COMMUNICATION J. CITY CLERK’S REPORT K. COMMENTS BY STAFF L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT TINA HUBERT, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK: 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. GALT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2020 PAGE 4 CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS OCTOBER October 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers October 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building October 28 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility NOVEMBER November 2 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers November 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers November 11 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers - CANCELLED November 12 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers November 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers November 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center November 23 Public Safety Meeting - 6:00 pm – Police Facility November 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building - CANCELLED 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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