City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · May 17, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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 Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which
allowed for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. Council Members and City staff
attended in-person in the Council Chambers and the meeting was broadcast on Metro Cable and
livestreamed on the City’s website.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg,
Farmer. Absent: Lozano.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Finance
Director Boring, and Human Resources Director Van Steyn.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION:
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA), spoke in favor of the GPOA.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director
Patrick Clark, Patrick Clark Consulting
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Officer Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:11 pm at which time
the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:11 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau,
Vandenburg, Farmer. Absent: Lozano.
Staff Members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Community
Development Director Hoffman, Economic Development Manager Mendes, Finance Director Boring, Human
Resources Director Van Steyn, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works
Director Selling.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was led by Eagle Scout, Katelyn
Guttridge, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
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AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Clerk announced that members of the public could address the City Council
on non-agenda items via the procedures 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 by
4:00 pm on the day of the meeting would be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes and
posted on the City’s website but would not be read out loud. Live comments would be subject to the customary
five-minute time limitation.
Kevin Borges, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the ARPA Small Business Assistance Grant.
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA), spoke in favor of the GPOA.
Kathy Grimes spoke about the conditions of Monterey Dog Park.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Certificate of Recognition – Brodie Guttridge and Katelyn Guttridge.
Farmer presented the Certificates of Recognition.
2. Sales Tax Forecast Methodology Presentation - HdL.
Presentation rescheduled to the June 2, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle
Service Authority meeting on May 12. Papineau attended the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on
May 9. Farmer attended the CAST meeting on May 9.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR - Consisting of Items 1 through 8 except Item 7 which was pulled
for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 5, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 5, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: AB 361 Resolution Making Findings Necessary to Continue to Conduct Brown Act
Meetings be Teleconference.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-30 authorizing the continuance of remote
teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Galt.
4. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Improvement Project (CIP
53AB).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31 1) Rejecting bids for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Road Improvement Project (CIP 53AB) and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise for project
bids.
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5. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the 2022 Gora Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project
(CIP53I).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32 1) Rejecting bids for the 2022 Gora
Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement Project (CIP 53I); and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise the
project for bids for the same scope of work, and expanding the licensing eligibility to include a C-53
license.
6. SUBJECT: Raney Planning and Management Contract for Environmental Planning Services and
Preparation of Environmental Review of Housing Element Site 18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-33 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a contract with Raney Planning and Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $56,975 for preparation
of environmental document for site 18 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of New Job Classification for Litter Abatement Worker, Salary Range and Budge
Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-34 approving new job classification and
job specifications for Litter Abatement Worker, salary range for the job classification, and budget
appropriation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Vandenburg, the consent calendar was approved by
a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. SUBJECT: Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) Technical Clean-up of Acquisition
Agreement signature from Mayor to City Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 amending Section 4 of Resolution No.
2018-33 to authorize City Manager to execute Acquisition Agreements.
Item pulled to discuss timing of program coming back to City Council.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-35 was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion the City of Galt Investment Policy as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
Chris Brossman asked questions about investors.
Phyllis Johnson asked questions about investors.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Farmer, accepting the City of Galt Investment
Policy as submitted was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
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2. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, accepting the Treasurer’s Report as
submitted was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
3. SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Budget for Parks & Recreation, Lighting &
Landscaping Districts, Measure R, and Other Funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback and direction on the proposed 2022-2024
Budget report for Parks & Recreation, Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Measure R, other funds and
associated topics presented.
Hines and city staff gave the presentation.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Parks and Recreation
and the Galt Market.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding local landscapers.
4. SUBJECT: COVID-19 Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-36 establishing the City of Galt COVID-19
Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program and appropriate $1,303,925 of American
Rescue Plan Act revenues to fund the program.
Mendes gave the report.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding the program.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the program.
Bonnie Rodriguez, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the program.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2022-36 was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
5. SUBJECT: Water and Wastewater Rate Cost of Service and Rate Study Workshop.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on the cost of services and proposed water and
wastewater rates and provide direction to staff.
Selling introduced Habib Isaac, IB consulting, who gave the presentation and answered City Council
questions.
Bonnie Rodriguez gave a history on the water rates.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: 2022 General Municipal Election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 calling a General Municipal Election and
requesting the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County to consolidate the General Municipal Election
with the Statewide Election held on November 8, 2022, pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2022-37 was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote with Lozano absent.
2. SUBJECT: Council Direction Regarding Continuation of AB 361.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council receive and review information and provide direction to
staff regarding whether the City should continue to exercise AB 361 and other possible direction.
Splendorio gave the report.
City Council gave direction to allow AB 361 to lapse as long as remote access was still available for the
public.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: None.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for their hard work and reports. He also thanked everyone for their
public comments. He said he attended the Galt Joint Union High School District Board meeting where Tracie
Cross was presented with the Honesty Award by the Galt Community of Character Coalition. He also attended
the Taco De Mayo event sponsored by the Galt Sunrise Rotary.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked staff along with the Chamber for the small business program. He
congratulated the Chief of Police and Captain Small for their work, in cooperation with the District Attorney’s
Office, for bringing closure to a cold case from 1988.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked staff for answering City Council’s questions. He asked
about the senior housing project timeline and City Council directed staff to bring back a summation of the project
at the June 7 City Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Absent.
MAYOR FARMER: Said he’ll bring back an item at the next meeting due to the late hour.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:24 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 Amie Mendes, Economic Development Manager
Kevin Papineau, Council Member Matt Boring, Finance Director
Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Brian Kalinowski, 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, MAY 17, 2022
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 PM OPEN SESSION 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
The City Council has returned to in-person meetings.
This meeting will also be held remotely via teleconference/electronically (AUDIO ONLY). Remote public
participation is available in the following ways:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on Metro Cable 14.
2) Livestream online at https://cityofgalt.org/WatchLiveCityCouncil.
3) Join the electronic meeting (AUDIO ONLY) at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82154579770 (Webinar ID: 821
5457 9770). Members of the public participating electronically via this link, audio only, and wishing to speak may
do so during public comment by using the “raise hand” feature in the Zoom webinar.
4) Join the meeting via phone at (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 821 5457 9770#. Members of the public
using this call-in feature and wishing to speak may do so during public comment by pressing *9 at the applicable
time.
5) Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to pubcom@cityofgalt.org
by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes, and
posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting. In view of the other public comment opportunities listed above,
email/written comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, Farmer
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION: Due to the Statewide emergency,
public comments pertaining to this closed session may be submitted as noted above via the options listed
on the first page of the agenda. Please limit live public comments to a maximum of five minutes. Written
public comment may be submitted via email prior to the meeting to PUBCOM@CITYOFGALT.ORG by
4:00 pm on the day of the meeting, which will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official
minutes and posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting, but will not be read out loud.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Stephanie Van Steyn, Human Resources Director
Patrick Clark, Patrick Clark Consulting
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Officer Association (GPOA)
Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, Farmer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. 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 also be submitted as noted above via the options listed on the first page
of the agenda for providing live public comment or prior to the meeting via email to
PUBCOM@CITYOFGALT.ORG by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting, which will be distributed to City
Council, made part of the official minutes and posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting, but will not
be read out loud.
H. PRESENTATION(S):
1. Certificate of Recognition – Brodie Guttridge and Katelyn Guttridge
2. Sales Tax Forecast Methodology Presentation - HdL
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I. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 8 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 May 3, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 5, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 5, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: AB 361 Resolution Making Findings Necessary to Continue to Conduct Brown Act
Meetings be Teleconference.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the continuance of remote
teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Galt.
4. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Improvement Project
(CIP 53AB).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Rejecting bids for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Road Improvement Project (CIP 53AB) and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise for project bids.
5. SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids for the 2022 Gora Aquatic Center Pool Heater Replacement
Project (CIP53I).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Rejecting bids for the 2022 Gora Aquatic
Center Pool Heater Replacement Project (CIP 53I); and 2) Directing staff to re-advertise the project
for bids for the same scope of work, and expanding the licensing eligibility to include a C-53
license.
6. SUBJECT: Raney Planning and Management Contract for Environmental Planning Services and
Preparation of Environmental Review of Housing Element Site 18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Raney Planning and Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $56,975 for
preparation of environmental document for site 18 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
7. SUBJECT: Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) Technical Clean-up of
Acquisition Agreement signature from Mayor to City Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution amending Section 4 of Resolution No. 2018-
33 to authorize City Manager to execute Acquisition Agreements.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of New Job Classification for Litter Abatement Worker, Salary Range and
Budge Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving new job classification and job
specifications for Litter Abatement Worker, salary range for the job classification, and budget
appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AGENDA REPORT: Farrell
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion the City of Galt Investment Policy as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2022.
AGENDA REPORT: Farrell
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
3. SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 Budget for Parks & Recreation, Lighting &
Landscaping Districts, Measure R, and Other Funds.
AGENDA REPORT: Hines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide feedback and direction on the proposed
2022-2024 Budget report for Parks & Recreation, Lighting & Landscaping Districts, Measure R,
other funds and associated topics presented.
4. SUBJECT: COVID-19 Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program.
AGENDA REPORT: Mendes
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Galt COVID-19
Small Business Assistance and Recovery Grant Program and appropriate $1,303,925 of American
Rescue Plan Act revenues to fund the program.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
5. SUBJECT: Water and Wastewater Rate Cost of Service and Rate Study Workshop.
AGENDA REPORT: Selling
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on the cost of services and proposed
water and wastewater rates and provide direction to staff.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: 2022 General Municipal Election.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election and
requesting the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County to consolidate the General Municipal
Election with the Statewide Election held on November 8, 2022, pursuant to Section 10403 of the
Elections Code.
2. SUBJECT: Council Direction Regarding Continuation of AB 361.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council receive and review information and provide direction
to staff regarding whether the City should continue to exercise AB 361 and other possible direction.
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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 5:30 pm on the Thursday 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
MAY 2022
May 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
May 19 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
May 23 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
May 26 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
May 30 Memorial Day – City Holiday – CLOSED
JUNE 2022
June 2 Special City Council Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 6 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 8 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 9 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
June 16 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
June 20 Juneteenth – City Holiday – CLOSED
June 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
June 23 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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