City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · September 20, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
This meeting of the Galt City Council was conducted in person and by video/teleconference. City 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 5:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg,
Lozano, and Farmer.
Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, and Human
Resources Director Van Steyn.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Worker’s Compensation Claims pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.95.
Claimant: James Merchant
Agency Claimed Against: City of Galt
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which time
the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by the Mayor. 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, Finance Director Boring, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, and Police Chief Kalinowski. Absent: 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: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Ostomy Proclamation Day.
Farmer presented the proclamation to Dan Shockley.
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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 aloud. Live comments would be subject to the customary five-minute time limit.
Bob Balliet introduced Kent Pearce.
Kent Pearce asked about senior discounts for space rentals at the Galt market.
Travis Castle spoke about a gun management proposal.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Vandenburg attended the Cosumnes Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA) meeting on September 19. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)
Board of Directors meeting on September 15 and he spoke about the SACOG Youth Leadership Academy. Farmer
attended the Special Galt Youth Commission meeting on September 12 and the Celebration of Life or for Jim
Spaans on September 17.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item No. 3.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 6 except Item No. 3 which was
pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 7, 2022.
4. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No. 2020-
1 for Greenwood Cottages.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71 declaring the intention of the City Council
of the City of Galt, California with respect to Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood) into the City of Galt
Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool Re-
Plaster), CIP 53I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-72: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a construction contract with Burkett’s Pool and Plastering, Inc. in the amount of $351,564.00 for
the Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool Re-plaster), Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No.
53I; 2) Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $70,312.80; 3) Authorizing the Public
Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies; and 4) 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: Correction and Approval of CIP Budget Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-73 approving a budget appropriation to move
the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) grant
funds of $1.7 million from the City Wide Capital Acquisition and Recovery Fund (Fund 011) to the Parks
and Recreation Fund (Fund 006).
ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a
unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Designating Filing Positions and Disclosure Categories for Conflicts of Interest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74 designating filing positions and
disclosure categories for Conflicts of Interest.
Item pulled for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2022-74 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Program HE-HH-Residential Design
Standards and Ordinance Incorporating Design Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a staff presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive
comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading, by title only, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt, Amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter 18.16
“Residential Zoning District” Adding Chapter 18.16.055 “Residential Design Guidelines.”
Hoffman gave the report and answered City Council questions.
Farmer opened the public hearing.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the design guidelines.
Farmer closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, introducing Ordinance No. 2022-04
amending the title change of Residential Design Guidelines to Recommended Residential Design
Standards was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Termination of Local Emergency and Urgency Ordinance Regarding Transient Occupancy
Tax.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-75 approving Termination of the Local
Emergency and Corresponding Urgency Ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
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Sandhu recused himself due to his ownership in a hotel within the City that may have been affected by
the potential decision on advice from Counsel.
Hines gave the report and answered City Council questions.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2022-75 was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote of city council members present. Absent: Sandhu.
Sandhu reentered the meeting at 7:21 pm.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Emergency Operations Plan Update and Letter of Promulgation.
AGENDA REPORT: Kalinowski
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the updated City of Galt Emergency
Operations Plan and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Letter of Promulgation stating the Council’s
support for the Plan.
Item tabled to next City Council meeting.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines gave an update on the Boessow Road closure and Galt University. Hoffman
thanked City Council for their support on the housing element. Kalinowski gave an update on the services for
CAPS member Jim Connick. Mendes gave an update on the business grant program. Boring said the Finance
Department received the Distinquished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers
Association. Solis said the Meals on Wheels Program would resume. He also gave an update on Fumasi Oak
Preserve.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the detailed reports and the public for their comments. He said he
attended the Chamber luncheon at Papas and Wings and he met with Andrea Johnson regarding the Meals on
Wheels program. He said he attended the Farm to Fork dinner and thanked the Galt Ag Boosters and all sponsors
who helped support the event. He said it was a great loss to lose Jim Spaans who left a legacy in Galt and Jim
Connick who was a great community member and volunteer. He gave his condolences to their families.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Apologized he did not make the first ice cream social said he was happy
to hear the progress the Commission on Aging was making. He thanked Dan Shockley for reaching out to him
regarding the proclamation and said the issue was educational.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Gave his condolences to everyone who lost someone special recently.
He said he attended the Farm to Fork dinner and he thanked Dan Shockley for his information. He thanked
everyone who made public comment and said he was supportive of seniors selling at the Galt market when open
spaces were available. He congratulated city staff on receiving their budget award.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Thanked Dan Shockley for the educational opportunity and he thanked Mr.
Balliet for bringing a friend and having him speak. He said he attended the senior Bingo and said it was well
attended. He gave condolences to the Spaans and Connick families. He said he also attended the CSD fire academy
graduation. He thanked staff for the reports and for answering his questions.
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MAYOR FARMER: Gave condolences to the Connick family and the Spaans family and said it was an honor
to speak at Mr. Spaans’ service. He said he attended the senior Bingo and the Farm to Fork dinner and both were
well attended. He encouraged everyone to come out to the last Saturday Market on October 1. He thanked Mr.
Shockley for attending the meeting and thanked him for his service. He asked City Council for support on bringing
back the seniors using empty available spaces at the Galt Market. City Council agreed.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:44 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, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 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/86888360369 (Webinar ID: 868
8836 0369). 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: 868 8836 0369#. 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.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Sandhu, Papineau, Vandenburg, Lozano, Farmer
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B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Worker’s Compensation Claims pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.95.
Claimant: James Merchant
Agency Claimed Against: City of Galt
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. PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Ostomy Proclamation Day.
H. 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.
I. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
J. 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 September 6, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
2. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 7, 2022.
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3. SUBJECT: Designating Filing Positions and Disclosure Categories for Conflicts of Interest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution designating filing positions and disclosure
categories for Conflicts of Interest.
4. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex into Community Facilities District No.
2020-1 for Greenwood Cottages.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution declaring the intention of the City Council of
the City of Galt, California with respect to Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood) into the City of Galt
Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool
Re-Plaster), CIP 53I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Burkett’s Pool and Plastering, Inc. in the amount of $351,564.00 for the
Aquatic Center Renovation (Competition Pool Re-plaster), Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
No. 53I; 2) Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $70,312.80; 3) Authorizing
the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies;
and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of
Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
6. SUBJECT: Correction and Approval of CIP Budget Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation to move the
California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) grant
funds of $1.7 million from the City Wide Capital Acquisition and Recovery Fund (Fund 011) to
the Parks and Recreation Fund (Fund 006).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Program HE-HH-Residential Design
Standards and Ordinance Incorporating Design Guidelines.
AGENDA REPORT: Hoffman
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive a staff presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive
comments; and 3) Upon closing the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading, by title
only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt, Amending Galt Municipal Code Chapter
18.16 “Residential Zoning District” Adding Chapter 18.16.055 “Residential Design Guidelines.”
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Termination of Local Emergency and Urgency Ordinance Regarding Transient
Occupancy Tax.
AGENDA REPORT: Hines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Termination of the Local
Emergency and Corresponding Urgency Ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Emergency Operations Plan Update and Letter of Promulgation.
AGENDA REPORT: Kalinowski
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the updated City of Galt Emergency
Operations Plan and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Letter of Promulgation stating the
Council’s support for the Plan.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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 5:30 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
SEPTEMBER 2022
September 20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
September 22 Commission on Aging Meeting – 10:00 am – Parks & Recreation Building
September 26 Public Safety Committee – 6:00 pm – Police Department
OCTOBER 2022
October 3 Galt Youth Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 12 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 13 Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm - City Council Chambers
October 18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 pm – City Council Chambers
October 20 Beautification Committee Meeting – 10:00 am – Municipal Services Center
October 26 Measure R Oversight Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – Police Facility
October 27 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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