City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, January 17, 2023 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, Farmer, Lozano, and Vandenburg. Staff members present: City Manager Hines, City Clerk Hubert, and Interim City Attorney Splendorio. PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Unrepresented employees: Unrepresented Management Unit RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the Mayor. Council Members present: Sandhu, Papineau, Farmer, Lozano, and Vandenburg. 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 recited and the City Clerk read the replay statement. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None. PRESENTATION(S): 1. SUBJECT: Proclamation for Supervisor Don Nottoli – City Manager. Hines presented the award. 2. SUBJECT: Cal-Recycle Awards – Cal-Waste. Jack Meotti and Leesa Klotz presented the recycling and sustainability efforts award to Dutch Bros., Strattons Pizzeria and Sunshine Food Pantry. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2023 PAGE 2 3. SUBJECT: Galt Teen Center Update – Annette Kunze. Annette Kunze 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 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. Written public comment received by Melissa J. Neuburger, regarding cannabis dispensaries. Bob Balliet, Commission on Aging, spoke about the commission. Andrea Johnson, Commission on Aging, spoke about bylaw updates. Kaci Boyd asked City Council to help resolve the homeless issue. Madison Delbrugge, Galt Chamber of Commerce, introduced Frank Gayaldo. Frank Gayaldo, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke about ARPA funding for the Chamber. Bonnie Rodriguez, Galt Chamber of Commerce, spoke about ARPA funding for the Chamber. Brooke Stahmer, County Line Youth Soccer League, spoke about the difficulties the league faces. Pamela Ochoa, spoke about the homeless issue. Ruby Cornejo spoke about the homeless issue. Rodney Hildman, spoke about the homeless issue. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting on January 12. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 5. 1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 5, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 5, 2023. 2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2022 and Special Meeting of January 9, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 3. SUBJECT: Update City Personnel Manual Leave Sections, Pursuant to AB1041 and AB 1949, Effective January 1, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve updates to the City’s Personnel Manual to ensure compliance with recent assembly bills approved by California Governor Gavin Newsom. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2023 PAGE 3 4. SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority to Submit a Grant Proposal for the Cosumnes Subbasin on Behalf of the GSA’s in the Subbasin. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-03 supporting the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority (CGA) to submit a grant application on behalf of the City of Galt Groundwater Sustainability Agency (City GSA) to the California Department of Water Resources Sustainable Grant Program for the Cosumnes Subbasin. 5. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending November 2022. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Papineau, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SUBJECT: Continuance of Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood Cottages)). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allow for the continuance of the approval of the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood Cottages)) to February 7, 2023. Selling gave the report. City Council agreed to continue the public hearing to February 7, 2023. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: 2023 Cannabis Public Engagement Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve 2023 Cannabis Public Engagement Plan. Hines gave the report. Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts regarding a dispensary. Greg Davidson supported a dispensary. Andrea Johnson supported a dispensary. Pam Ochoa opposed a dispensary. City Council agreed to move forward with public engagement plan as presented. FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 2. SUBJECT: Procurement Policy Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving a revised procurement procedures policy, increasing the purchase authority of the City Manager to $70,000, Department Heads to $30,000, and purchase order threshold requirement to $3,000. Boring gave the report. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2023 PAGE 4 Phyllis Johnson would like clarification on purchasing. Chris Brossman disagreed with amounts. Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts regarding the policy. Papineau made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented, seconded by Lozano. Farmer made a substitute motion modifying only the purchase authority of the City Manager to $55,000, the Department Heads to $20,000 and the purchase order threshold requirement to $2,000, seconded by Sandhu. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, adopting the resolution modifying only the purchase authority of the City Manager to $55,000, the Department Heads to $20,000 and the purchase order threshold requirement to $2,000 failed by a 2-3 roll call vote with Papineau, Lozano and Vandenburg dissenting. ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2023-04 as presented was approved by a 3-2 roll call vote with Sandhu and Farmer dissenting. COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: Consideration of Appointment of Representation to City Council Committees, Commissions and Boards. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation, review the Committees/Commissions/Boards Handbook and receive direction from City Council to consider appointments or reappointments to vacant positions on local committees, commissions and boards. Hines gave the presentation and Hubert gave the report. Sandhu tabled his Beautification Committee appointment. Farmer appointed Olivia “Kandi” Del Grande and Lozano appointed Gale Webber to the Beautification Committee with terms ending December 2026. Sandhu appointed Phyllis Johnson, Farmer appointed Libby Robbins and Lozano appointed Robert (Bob) Wilson to the Commission on Aging with terms ending December 2026. Papineau appointed Jessica Goerzen to the Galt Youth Commission with a term ending December 2024. Sandhu, Farmer and Lozano would make appointments after additional applications received. Sandhu appointed Carrie Graham, Farmer appointed Erin Saldivar and Lozano appointed Ernest Cason to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms ending December 2026. Sandhu appointed Daniel Gerling, Farmer appointed Bonnie Rodriguez, and Lozano appointed Jeff Hood to the Planning Commission with terms ending December 2026. Tim Reed said it was a pleasure to serve on the Public Safety Committee and he suggested a homeless committee. Sandhu tabled his appointment to the Public Safety Committee. Farmer appointed Tim Reed and Lozano appointed Chris Schamber to the Public Safety Committee with terms ending December 2026. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2023 PAGE 5 ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Papineau, appointing Kenneth Dugdale to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee with a term ending December 2023 and Marcia Mooney to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District with a term ending December 2024 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hoffman gave an update on upcoming items. Solis thanked his staff for their work during the recent storms and said a Red Cross shelter had been opened at the Chabolla Center with FEMA then opening a service center at the Chabolla Center. Selling gave an update on the current road conditions, thanked Public Works staff for their efforts during the storm and he thanked City Council for their decision on the procurement policy. Kalinowski thanked the police department for their efforts during the storm and he gave an update on upcoming events and an update on the guilty verdict received on a past DUI hit and run accident. Boring gave an update on the mid-year budget timeline. Hines thanked staff for their efforts during the storm. He also said he would be reaching out to the owners of the two shopping centers to meet regarding the homeless issue. Hines said he would bring back information of what expenses were authorized during the storm. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports and their hard work during the storms. He thanked the public for their comments and he thanked the local media. He said he attended the Galt Chamber of Commerce Honorary Business event for D2 Trailers, the ceremony for the new county supervisor, Pat Hume and the grand opening of La Quinta. He apologized he could not attend the Kevin Tonn event. COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Commended staff for their storm efforts, especially with their communication and social media updates to City Council and the community. He said there was a great turn out for the Kevin Tonn event. He suggested the City Manager meet with the Chamber to discuss their ideas regarding ARPA. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Reiterated the City Manager meet with the Chamber regarding ARPA. He thanked staff, departments and first responders for storm coverage. He said he appreciated the personal and social media updates. He asked for City Council support on bringing back Commission on Aging bylaws language and City Council agreed. He asked for support in bringing back the unhoused issue and taking a look at efforts taken to date and possible code changes. City Council agreed. COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Thanked staff for the reports and the public for their comments. He thanked the first responders for their action during the storms. He thanked the newly elected representatives for reaching out to him before the storm. He said he attended the swearing in of County District Attorney Thien Ho and County Supervisor Pat Hume. He said he also attended the La Quinta ribbon cutting. MAYOR VANDENBURG: Attended Don Nottoli’s party and the swearing in of Thien Ho. He thanked all first responders, city staff, and residences for their response to the storms and he gave his condolences to the three people who passed away during the storms. He asked about the younger children playing on the small park fields to help alleviate the soccer issue and City Manager said he would look into comments made. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:42 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk