City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 7, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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: Sandhu, Papineau,
Vandenburg, Lozano and Farmer.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio,
Community Development Director Hoffman, Economic Development Manager Mendes, Human Resources
Director Van Steyn, Interim Police Chief Small, and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Parks and
Recreation Director Solis.
OPENING CEREMONIES: Hines made a statement regarding Officer Grewal and Officer Herrera,
Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Hines said Item D2 was being tabled
until the September 21, 2021 City Council meeting. Hines also clarified Item D1 would be on the subject
matter Respect instead of Integrity.
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.
Mary Maaga, Pastor, Galt United Methodist Church, gave an update on the Church’s empty lots and the
Sunshine Food Pantry.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition - Respect.
Ralph Cortez, Mari Martinez and Galt Webber presented awards to Michelyn Farrell, nominated
by Mary Lane, Linda Ekstrom, nominated by July Wytch, and Mark King, nominated by Rev. Dr.
Mary Maaga.
2. SUBJECT: Cal-Waste – State Mandates.
Tabled until the September 21, 2021, City Council Meeting.
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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 August 19, the CSD 2x2 meeting on August 19, and the SACOG Policy and
Innovation Committee meeting on August 30. Lozano also spoke about the SACOG Green Means Go
Program.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending August 27, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending August 27, 2021.
3. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Walker Community Park Phase 2
Improvements, CIP 619B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-65: 1) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract with Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,096,520 for
the construction of the Walker Community Park Phase 2 Improvements, Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) No. 619B; 2) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $109,652; 3)
Authorizing a 5% project construction support for material testing, inspection, and minor permit
fees in the amount of $55,000; 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change
orders and task orders within the approved contingencies; and 5) Authorizing the Public Works
Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory
completion of the work.
4. SUBJECT: Contract for Consultant Services Regarding Communications and Community
Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement, in a form approved by the Interim City Attorney, with Lew Edwards Group in an
amount not to exceed $93,000 for Consultant Services regarding Communications and Community
Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability.
5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP
57I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-66: 1) Authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract with United Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $336,951.20 for the
construction of the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No.
57I; 2) Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $67,048.80; 3) Authorizing a 9%
($30,000) construction support for on-call task order for material testing and construction
inspection; 4) Authorizing an appropriation of $119,000 for CIP 57I, Local Partnership Program
Grant through SB1 specific funding; 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract
change orders and task orders within the approved contingencies; and 6) Authorizing the Public
Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory
completion of the work.
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6. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt Authorizing the Levy of Special
Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as
Annexation No. 4 (Cardoso II), into City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public
Services).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-07 of the City Council of the City of
Galt authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District, including certain
annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 4 (Cardoso II), into the City of Galt Community
Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) to complete the process for the annexation into the
City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Draft 2021–2029 Housing Element.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing and receive
comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2021-67 approving the
2021 – 2029 Housing Element Initial Study / Negative Declaration and the 2021 – 2029 Housing
Element.
Hoffman gave the report and introduced Jim Harnish, Mintier Harnish who answered City Council
questions.
Farmer opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolultion No.
2021-67 was approved by a 4-1 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 and answered City Council questions.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Appoint Student Member Lauren Caron and
administering the Oath of Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the student member appointment, Lauren Caron, as
selected by the Galt Youth Commission adult mentors.
Hubert gave the report and stated the Oath of Office would be given in the Clerk’s Office later in
the week.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, appointing Student Member
Lauren Caron to the Galt Youth Commission was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hoffman said LAFCO approved the Summerfield Annexation on September
1. Small thanked the City Council, Staff, City Manager and the entire community for their support
regarding the untimely death of Officer Grewal and said it was an honor serving the community during this
time. Selling said the second workshop for the C Street Enhance Project was this Thursday at the Chabolla
Center and reminded the public of the workshops for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Selling also
gave an update on Kost Road closures. Mendes gave an update on upcoming community events. Hines
gave an update on items being presented to City Council at upcoming council meetings.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Said it had been a tough few weeks regarding the tragic accident involving
Officer Grewal and Officer Herrera and he was thankful for the overwhelming community support. Sandhu
said he was glad Officer Herrera was released from the hospital and would be recovering in the comfort of
her own home. He gave his thoughts and prayers and said Officer Grewal would never be forgotten and
thanked him for his service.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Said he shared the Vice Mayor’s comments and he thanked the
community for their overwhelming support of the Grewal and Herrera families and the police department.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Said he shared the Vice Mayor’s comments and was glad to
the see the community support of the officers. Said he would like updates on Officer Herrera as appropriate.
He said he would like to support the community planning initiative that may be placed on the ballot.
Vandenburg said he was asked about a community garden on the east side of town and lighting the Galt
water tower. After discussion, City Council agreed to have items brought forward once staff received
proposals on the items.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Said he shared the Vice Mayor’s comments and thanked the
community for all their support. He also thanked all the police officers and police department staff for still
coming to work every day after having lost a co-worker. He also thanked city staff and council for
supporting the police department. He said he liked the way the staff reports were being written and they
were much easier to read. Lozano said he attended the Walker Park check presentation with
Assemblymember Cooper and appreciated the support. He also said he and the Vice Mayor attended the
CSD fire academy graduation. He thanked the Sikh community for the candlelight vigil held at the capitol.
MAYOR FARMER: Said he shared Council’s comments regarding Officer Grewal and he thanked the
community for their outpouring of support. He gave his condolences to the Grewal family, thanked him
for his service and wished Officer Herrera a speedy recovery. He also welcomed new Police Officer Kelly
Dorricott. He asked everyone to keep Officer Herrera in their prayers and to be mindful of those serving
us to keep us safe.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Shawn Farmer, Mayor Lorenzo Hines Jr., City Manager
Paul Sandhu, Vice Mayor
Rich Lozano, Council Member Craig Hoffman, Community Development Director
Jay Vandenburg, Council Member Vacant, Finance Director
Kevin Papineau, Council Member Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources
Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Rick Small, Interim Police Chief
Michael Selling, Public Works Director
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021, 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. 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/84720007630 (Webinar ID: 847 2000 7630).
Members of the public participating electronically via this link and wishing to speak may do so during public
comment.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, Farmer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. 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, 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/84720007630 (Webinar ID: 847 2000 7630).
D. PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Galt Community of Character Coalition - Integrity.
2. SUBJECT: Cal-Waste – State Mandates.
E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
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 Regular Meeting of August 17, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending August 27, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending August 27, 2021.
3. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Walker Community Park Phase 2
Improvements, CIP 619B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,096,520 for the construction
of the Walker Community Park Phase 2 Improvements, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No.
619B; 2) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $109,652; 3) Authorizing a 5%
project construction support for material testing, inspection, and minor permit fees in the amount of
$55,000; 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders and task orders
within the approved contingencies; and 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the
improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
4. SUBJECT: Contract for Consultant Services Regarding Communications and Community
Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement, in a form approved by the Interim City Attorney, with Lew Edwards Group in an amount
not to exceed $93,000 for Consultant Services regarding Communications and Community
Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability.
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5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 57I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with United Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $336,951.20 for the construction of
the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. 57I; 2)
Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $67,048.80; 3) Authorizing a 9% ($30,000)
construction support for on-call task order for material testing and construction inspection; 4)
Authorizing an appropriation of $119,000 for CIP 57I, Local Partnership Program Grant through
SB1 specific funding; 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders
and task orders within the approved contingencies; and 6) Authorizing the Public Works Director to
accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
6. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes
in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation
No. 4 (Cardoso II), into City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-07 of the City Council of the City of
Galt authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District, including certain
annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 4 (Cardoso II), into the City of Galt Community
Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) to complete the process for the annexation into the
City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Draft 2021–2029 Housing Element.
AGENDA REPORT: Hoffman
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a presentation; 2) Open public hearing and receive
comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the 2021 – 2029
Housing Element Initial Study / Negative Declaration and the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element.
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update.
AGENDA REPORT: Hines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Appoint Student Member Lauren Caron and administering
the Oath of Office.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the student member appointment, Lauren Caron, as selected
by the Galt Youth Commission adult mentors.
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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.
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CALENDAR OF CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2021
September 6 Labor Day – City Holiday - CLOSED
September 6 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers – CANCELLED
September 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
September 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
September 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
September 13 Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
September 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
September 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
September 23 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
September 27 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
OCTOBER 2021
October 4 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 13 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 14 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
October 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 21 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
October 27 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
October 28 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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