City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, June 20, 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 6:01 pm. 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, Finance Director Boring, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: Human Resources Director Van Steyn and Parks and Recreation Director Solis. 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: PRESENTATION(S): 1. Key to the City Presentation – Wendell Houck Family. Mayor Vandenburg presented the key to the city. 2. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Annual Report – Gary Goodman, General Manager. Gary Goodman, General 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 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; however, consistent with the City Council Procedural Guidelines, the Mayor reserved the right to shorten the time limit for speakers to ensure efficient and timely completion of all City business listed on the agenda. Ken Lee spoke about parking on Fourth Street and asked about a rent ordinance at the senior living facility. Velvet Cain spoke about issues at Galt Place apartments. William Fort spoke about issues with Galt Place apartments. Galt Place Resident spoke about safety concerns at Galt Place apartments. Greg Davidson asked City Council for one-time ARPA fees for consulting services regarding ADA issues with the City Hall bathrooms. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023 PAGE 2 REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting on June 16 and the South Sacramento Conservation Agency – Joint Powers Authority meeting on June 12. Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on June 15 and the SACOG Regional Blueprint meeting on June 16. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 3. 1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending June 7, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 7, 2023. 2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 3. SUBJECT: Intent to Renew Galt’s Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency for Administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant Activities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-39: 1) Indicating the City's intention to renew its Cooperation Agreement with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) for administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant activities for an additional three-year period; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a favorable Cooperation Agreement with SHRA, subject to City Attorney approval. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Vandenburg, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Adult Mentor Appointment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Member Lozano appoint an adult mentor to the Galt Youth Commission to fill a vacant position with a term ending December 2026. Hubert gave the report. Lozano appointed Sharon Fjeldstad as an adult mentor to the Galt Youth Commission with a term ending December 2026. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: 2. SUBJECT: 2023 Cannabis Public Engagement Plan and Cannabis Survey Results. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive results of the February/March 2023 cannabis survey conducted by FM3, approve revised 2023 Cannabis Public Engagement Plan and provide further possible direction. Hines gave the report and introduced Lucia Del Puppo, FM3, who gave the presentation. Peter Bellville spoke against cannabis. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023 PAGE 3 Scott Robinson thanked City Council for their work on the cannabis issue. Melissa Neuburger expressed her thoughts regarding the survey. Annette Kunze expressed her thoughts regarding cannabis. City Council directed staff to bring back item after researching the long-term effects of legalizing cannabis sales and the reasons why surrounding cities have or have not legalized cannabis, including researching how the deliberative process took place. FINANCE DEPARTMENT: 3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40 1) Authorizing the proposed changes to the FY 2022-23 budget; and 2) Authorizing the revised Fiscal Year 2022-23 and 2023-24 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit. Boring gave the report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2023-40 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 4. SUBJECT: Officer Harminder Grewal Memorial – ARPA Funding Request. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-41 authorizing an appropriation of one-time ARPA funds of $30,000 or more for a memorial honoring Officer Harminder Grewal (CEQA exemption section 15301). Kalinowski gave the report. City Council discussed appropriating a higher dollar amount. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 authorizing an appropriation of one-time ARPA funds of $50,000 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: 5. SUBJECT: Introduce and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Providing for a No Parking Zone on a Portion of Marengo Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04 (by title only) amending the Galt Municipal Code regulating the parking, standing, or leaving of motor vehicles, motorcycles, or other conveyances upon Marengo Road. Selling gave the report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, introducing Ordinance No. 2023-04 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023 PAGE 4 6. SUBJECT: Award of Bid to Pacific Polymers, Inc., dba American Foam Experts for the Transit Operation and Maintenance Center Re-Roof, CIP 59D (CEQA Exempt – Section 15164). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-42: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Pacific Polymers Inc., dba American Foam Experts in the amount of $742,560 for the construction of the Transit Maintenance and Operations Center Re-roof, CIP #59D; 2) Authorizing a 20% project contingency in the amount of $148,512; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency, accept the improvements, and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work; and 4) Authorizing a budget appropriation of $499,000 from the General Fund (001). Selling gave the report. Chris Brossman thanked council for their due diligence and the bid going to a local company. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2023-42 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. 7. SUBJECT: Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, CIP 623B Construction Contract Award (CEQA Exempt – 15301C). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-43: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with First Serve Productions Inc., in the amount of $211,684.55 for the construction of the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, CIP #623B; 2) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $21,168; 3) Authorizing a budget appropriation of $80,000 from either Measure Q, remaining unprogrammed ARPA funds, or the General Fund available fund balance as directed by the Council; and 4) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency, to accept the improvements, and to issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work Selling introduced John Griffin, Deputy Public Works Director, who gave the presentation. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2023-43, Additive Alternate 2, with additional funding provided by Measure Q, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATION: Hubert stated the July 4 City Council meeting was cancelled. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Hines reminded the public there would be town hall meetings on June 27 and June 29. He also said the pickle ball teams meet at Galt Community Park on Wednesdays at noon. Kalinowski said the Kevin Tonn 5K run would be on Saturday, July 1 and he said the department received their two new motorcycles. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports and he thanked the public for their comments and those who attended the meeting. He said he attended the Chamber luncheon and he also attended the Old Town Galt Festival meeting. COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Recognized Bob Balliet for his years of service on the Commission on Aging and solicited everyone to help him find another appointee. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023 PAGE 5 COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked Mr. Balliet for serving the seniors for many years. Said he was looking forward to the Fourth of July and IDC events. COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Attended the Liberty Ranch project groundbreaking ceremony and thanked staff for their work with the event. Asked for support in bringing back an item addressing a study, funding and outreach efforts for input from the public regarding the spending of Measure Q dollars. City Council agreed. He told everyone to have a safe Fourth of July. MAYOR VANDENBURG: Thanked staff for the concise and informative reports. He said he was looking forward to the upcoming fundraisers. He also said the Vice Mayor was hosting a BBQ at the Best Western, Friday, June 30, 6:00 pm and the parade tanks would be on display. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:14 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk