City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, November 7, 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 6:00 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, Human Resources Director Van Steyn, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Selling. Absent: 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: None. PRESENTATION(S): 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. 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 expressed his concerns with issues throughout the city. Craig Morris, South County Services, spoke about the upcoming senior luncheon. Belinda Ellis, Galt Arno Cemetery, gave an update on the cemetery. Travis Castle spoke about the Path to Humanity Program. Phyllis Johnson complimented council members for their volunteer work with community events. 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 October 19 and the SACOG Unmet Transportation Needs meeting on October 24. He said applications for the SACOG Youth Leadership Academy were due by November 10. Vandenburg attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on November 1 and the Galt Youth Commission meeting on November 6. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 9. 1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending October 25, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 25, 2023. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PAGE 2 2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 3. SUBJECT: Approval of Consultant Contract Amendment No. 1 for the Old Town Water Main Replacement Project Design with R.E.Y. Engineers (CIP #53AN) (CEQA Categorical Exemption – Section 15302 & 21080.21). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-74 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for design services with R.E.Y. Engineers in the amount of $195,882; 2) Authorizing a respective additional contingency of $19,218; and 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments with R.E.Y. within the approved contingency. 4. SUBJECT: Approval of Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Richmond American Homes for the Caterina Estates Subdivision. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-75 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement Amendment No.1 with Richmond American Homes, for the Caterina Estates subdivision project and the filing thereof, and 2) Encumber funds and authorize the payment of $249,314 from the Capital Improvements – Drainage Fund (Fund 022). 5. SUBJECT: Designation of Authorized Official to Execute CalRecycle Grant Documents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-76 authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute and submit periodic grant documents on behalf of the City of Galt for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City is eligible. 6. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Modular Office Trailer CIP 524F and Related Actions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-77 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Blok Modular Constructors in the amount of $338,000, inclusive of a 10% deposit ($33,800) for delivery and installation of a new Modular Office Trailer CIP 524F with proportionate funding from various funds; 2) Authorizing a 10% project contingency in the amount of $33,800; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders within the approved contingencies and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work; and 4) Authorizing a change in appropriations. 7. SUBJECT: Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Dry Farming Lease. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-78 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Dry Farming Lease agreement with David Vitoria for an annual lease payment amount of $595. 8. SUBJECT: Approval of Updated Clerk Administrator Job Specification and Classification. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached Clerk Administrator job specification which includes updates to the job duties and classification in the unrepresented management unit, pursuant to the City’s Personnel Manual Section 3.6. 9. SUBJECT: Gun Range Facility Use Agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-79 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Facility Use Agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for its use of the City-owned West Range in the amount of $335,000 in calendar year 2024, $335,000 in calendar year 2025, $335,000 in calendar year 2026, and the East Range in the amount of $200 per day of use Phyllis Johnson asked questions regarding Items F6 and F9. ACTION: Upon a motion by Lozano, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PAGE 3 SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: TREASURER’S OFFICE: 1. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending September 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Farrell gave the report and answered City Council questions. Craig Morris asked about square footage. ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the Treasurer’s Report was approved as submitted by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: 2. SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution No. 2023-80 Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch), Improvement Area No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-80 1) Authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch), Improvement Area No. 1; 2) Approving and directing the execution of a Supplemental Fiscal Agent Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement; 3) Approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement; 4) Approving sale of such Bonds and; 5) Approving other related documents and actions. Selling introduced Eric Scriven, NHA Advisors and Jennifer Bradlee, Best Best & Krieger who gave the presentation and answered City Council questions. Phyllis Johnson asked questions about the bonds. ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2023-80 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Selling gave an update on the pickle ball courts, the Walnut Interchange public meeting and the modular office construction timeline. Selling also gave an update on the upcoming pool slide community input meeting and the five playground structure renovations. Boring said the city was accepted to participate in the low-income household assistance program and he said the city was finalizing the new business license process. Kalinowski gave an update on the Back the Blue Fundraiser and on the police department holiday open house. Kalinowski also said he was appointed to the Cal Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR SANDHU: Thanked staff for the reports and their hard work and he thanked the public for their comments and those who attended the meeting. He said he attended the Bay City Electric groundbreaking ceremony and the last Saturday Market. He congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for their Business of the Month award. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PAGE 4 COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Said the pickle ball courts looked great. He asked for council support in bringing back for discussion as soon as possible, funding options for completion of Walker Park. City Council agreed. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Welcomed Bay City Electric. He thanked Jackie Garcia, Parks and Recreation and all staff involved for a successful Saturday Market. He thanked Public Works for their quick response for an issue over the weekend. He gave clarification on a couple of public comments made and said he was appreciative of the kind words. He also thanked everyone for the public comments. COUNCIL MEMBER LOZANO: Thanked Belinda Ellis and her staff for hosting the Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Galt Arno Cemetery, which he attended. He attended Supervisor Pat Hume’s behavioral health community meeting. He thanked Gale Webber and L’Chayim for organizing the trick-or-treat event. He said he attended the funeral services for CAPS member, Jerry Brumfield. He thanked Parks and Recreation and City staff for the Saturday Market. He said he attended the Galt FFA alumni fundraiser dinner and the Galt Teen Center celebration. He congratulated Bay City Electric and thanked Amie Mendes and Craig Hoffman for helping with the project. He also thanked members of the audience for their public comments. MAYOR VANDENBURG: Attended the Bay City Electric groundbreaking. He thanked staff and the public for their comments. He asked for clarification about the pickle ball ribbon cutting. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk