City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · June 4, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, and
Sandhu. Absent: Vandenburg.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio,
Finance Director Boring, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Manager Mort, Parks and
Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Acting Public Works Director Griffin. Absent: Economic
Development Director Mendes.
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: Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Annual Report – Luz Maria
Robles, Public Information Officer.
Luz Maria Robles gave the presentation.
2. SUBJECT: Earth Day Compost Project Report – Leesa Klotz, CalWaste.
Leesa Klotz 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. 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.
None.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the California Council of Governments Legislative Day and board meeting
on May 22 and the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Meeting 2x2 meeting on May 23. Papineau
attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on May 23.
Sandhu attended the CSD 2x2 meeting on May 23 and the South Sacramento Conservation Agency Joint Powers
Authority meeting on May 28.
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CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item No. F10.
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 10 except Item No. 10 which was
pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 22, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 22, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Cancellation of July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.
4. SUBJECT: Galt Municipal Code and Bylaws Update for the Galt Youth Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03 amending Galt Municipal Code Section
2.85.050A and amending Section 2.2 of the Galt Youth Commission Bylaws to allow 12 voting youth
commissioners instead of 10.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement Greenwood Cottages Phase
1 (CEQA Exempt Per 15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-44: 1) Approving the Final Map for
Greenwood Cottages Phase 1 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof and 2) Authorizing the
Interim City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement, including the Conditions of
Approval, with Jen Holdco 24 LLC and the filing and recordation thereof.
6. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in
a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 7
(Greenwood Cottages), into City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services)..
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02 of the City Council of the City of Galt
authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District, including certain annexation
territory identified as Annexation No.7 (Greenwood Cottages), into the City of Galt Community Facilities
District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) to complete the process for the annexation into the City of Galt
Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
7. SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Designating the City’s representative for the NCCSIF Board of
Directors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-51 designating the Human Resources
Director as the City’s Representative for the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund Board of
Directors and designating the Human Resources Analyst as the Alternate Representative.
8. SUBJECT: Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts Engineer’s Reports, Intention to Levy and Collect
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Set Public Hearings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolutions No. 2024-45, 2024-46, and 2024-47 1) Declaring
the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Westside Galt
Lighting, Landscaping, and Maintenance District 1990-02, the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting
District, and the Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, respectively; 2) Authorizing publication
of public hearing notices and posting of the Engineer’s Reports for the three City of Galt Landscaping
and Lighting Districts; and 3) Setting July 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM, as the date and time for public hearings
for all three districts.
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9. SUBJECT: Amended Claim Based on Revised Findings of Apportionment for Transportation
Development Act Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48 approving an amended claim that
reflects the revised Findings of Apportionment issued by the County of Sacramento in February 2024.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Lozano, adopting the consent calendar was approved
by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Vandenburg.
CONSENT:
10. SUBJECT: Waive Competitive Bid Process and Award of Contract to Sierra Building Systems, Inc. for
Police Department Door Locks CIP 53H (CEQA Exempt per 15301C).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-49: 1) Waiving the competitive bidding
process for Police Department Door Locks CIP 53H; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
a contract with Sierra Building Systems, Inc. in the amount of $132,250 for the Police Department Door
Locks CIP 53H; 3) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,220; and 4) Authorizing the
Public Works Director or designee to execute contract change orders within the approved contingency,
accept the improvements, and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
Farmer pulled item for clarification.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts regarding the process.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2024-49 was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Vandenburg.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 and
2025-26 budget.
Boring gave the report.
City Council directed staff to bring back for further discussion at the next council meeting the breakdown
of Measure Q funds, lighting and landscape districts revenue sources and the council discretionary funds
policy.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Cosumnes Groundwater Authority Alternate Director Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 appointing an alternate director to the
Cosumnes Groundwater Authority.
Griffin gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Papineau, adopting Resolution No. 2024-50
appointing the Public Works Directors as the alternate director to the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority
was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Vandenburg.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis thanked his staff for their work on the Saturday Market and he gave an update
on upcoming city events. Griffin gave an update on the C Street project.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Said he attended the Sacramento Area Vice Mayor’s luncheon on May 23.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Said he was invited to Lake Canyon Elementary School to lead the Pledge
of Allegiance for their annual color run. He said the schools are the most important thing that makes the
community what it is and the schools are what creates the citizens’ future and pulls families together.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked staff for fielding Council’s questions and he tanked Jackie for her
work on the Saturday Market. He said he agreed with Council Member Papineau’s comments regarding the
schools.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Absent.
MAYOR SANDHU: He 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 Memorial Day service honoring national
heroes and their sacrifice on May 27 and he attended the grand opening of Triple Crown Car Wash. He said he
also attended the Saturday Market and the Liberty Ranch High School graduation ceremony.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Paul Sandhu, Mayor Chris Erias, Interim City Manager
Rich Lozano, Vice Mayor
Shawn Farmer, Council Member Vacant, Community Development Director
Jay Vandenburg, Council Member Amie Mendes, Economic Development Director
Kevin Papineau, Council Member Matt Boring, Finance Director
Tricia Cobey, Human Resources Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Brian Kalinowski, Police Chief
John Griffin, Acting Public Works Director
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024, 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.
This meeting will also be held remotely via teleconference/electronically in the following ways:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on Metro Cable 14.
2) Livestream online at https://www.cityofgalt.org/WatchLiveCityCouncil.
3) Listen to the meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85006793525 (Webinar ID: 850 0679 3525).
4) Listen to the meeting via phone at (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 850 0679 3525).
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.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg, Sandhu
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Annual Report – Luz
Maria Robles, Public Information Officer.
2. SUBJECT: Earth Day Compost Project Report – Leesa Klotz, CalWaste.
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D. 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. Consistent with the
City Council Procedural Guidelines, the Mayor reserves the right to shorten the time limit for speakers to
ensure the efficient and timely completion of all City business on the agenda.
E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
F. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 10 be acted on
simultaneously unless a separate discussion and/or action is requested by a council member.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 22, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 22, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Cancellation of July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting.
4. SUBJECT: Galt Municipal Code and Bylaws Update for the Galt Youth Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03 amending Galt Municipal Code
Section 2.85.050A and amending Section 2.2 of the Galt Youth Commission Bylaws to allow 12
voting youth commissioners instead of 10.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement Greenwood
Cottages Phase 1 (CEQA Exempt Per 15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the Final Map for Greenwood
Cottages Phase 1 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof and 2) Authorizing the Interim
City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreement, including the Conditions of
Approval, with Jen Holdco 24 LLC and the filing and recordation thereof.
6. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt Authorizing the Levy of Special
Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as
Annexation No. 7 (Greenwood Cottages), into City of Galt Community Facilities District No.
2020-1 (Public Services). .
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02 of the City Council of the City
of Galt authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District, including certain
annexation territory identified as Annexation No.7 (Greenwood Cottages), into the City of Galt
Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) to complete the process for the
annexation into the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
7. SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Designating the City’s representative for the NCCSIF Board of
Directors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution designating the Human Resources Director
as the City’s Representative for the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund Board of
Directors and designating the Human Resources Analyst as the Alternate Representative.
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8. SUBJECT: Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts Engineer’s Reports, Intention to Levy and
Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Set Public Hearings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping, and
Maintenance District 1990-02, the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District, and the Galt
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, respectively; 2) Authorizing publication of public
hearing notices and posting of the Engineer’s Reports for the three City of Galt Landscaping and
Lighting Districts; and 3) Setting July 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM, as the date and time for public
hearings for all three districts.
9. SUBJECT: Amended Claim Based on Revised Findings of Apportionment for Transportation
Development Act Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving an amended claim that reflects the
revised Findings of Apportionment issued by the County of Sacramento in February 2024.
10. SUBJECT: Waive Competitive Bid Process and Award of Contract to Sierra Building Systems,
Inc. for Police Department Door Locks CIP 53H (CEQA Exempt per 15301C).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Waiving the competitive bidding process
for Police Department Door Locks CIP 53H; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
a contract with Sierra Building Systems, Inc. in the amount of $132,250 for the Police Department
Door Locks CIP 53H; 3) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,220; and 4)
Authorizing the Public Works Director or designee to execute contract change orders within the
approved contingency, accept the improvements, and issue a Notice of Completion upon
satisfactory completion of the work.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
H. REGULAR CALENDAR:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Budget.
AGENDA REPORT: Boring
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-
25 and 2025-26 budget.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Cosumnes Groundwater Authority Alternate Director Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Griffin
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution appointing an alternate director to the
Cosumnes Groundwater Authority.
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
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K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
TINA HUBERT, CLERK ADMINISTRATOR: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Galt City Council
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1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue
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