City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES [GAIT] REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, December 3, 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 Iivestreamed on the City's website. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Council Members present: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg, and Sandhu. Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Interim Finance Director Saunders, Information Technology Director Mort, Police Chief Kalinowski, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent: Human Resources Director Cobey. 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: Presentation to Vice Mayor Lozano - Mayor Sandhu. Mayor Sandhu 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. Ken Lee spoke about issues within the city. Carol Backert expressed her opinion on the upcoming city council vacancy. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on December 2. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items I through 6. I. SUBJECT: Receive and File Wan-ants for period ending November 20, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file wan-ants for the period ending November 20, 2024. 2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2024 PAGE2 3. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending October 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Treasurer's Report for period ending October 2024, as submitted. 4. 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. 8 (Elliott Ranch), Into City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-04 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.8 (Elliott Ranch), 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). 5. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map for Greenwood Cottages Phase 2 (CEQA Exempt per 15182). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-103 approving the Final Map for Greenwood Cottages Phase 2 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof. 6. SUBJECT: Prepared Assist and Automated Non-Emergency Triage Purchase and Appropriation Request. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-104 appropriating $70,000 from Measure R (Fund 047) to Police Department Capital (047-0515-721-8095) and authorizing the use of those funds for the purchase of Prepared Assist and Automated Non-Emergency Triage for a three-year period. Sandhu stated he was recusing himself from participating in Item F4 due to his family' s property that is within 500 feet of the annexation and could have a potential conflict. Because the item is on consent, he stated he was not required to leave the room, but his vote would be as to the balance of the consent agenda only. ACTION: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, the consent calendar Items No. 1-3 and 5-6 were approved by a unanimous roll call vote and Item No. 4, adopting Ordinance No. 2024-04 was approved by a 4-0 roll call. Abstain: Sandhu due to stated conflict. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None. REGULAR CALENDAR: CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for period ending September 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion the Treasurer's Report for period ending September 2024 as submitted. Farrell gave the report. ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Vandenburg, accepting the Treasurer's Report for period ending September 2024 as submitted was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: None. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2024 PAGE3 COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias said he appreciated all the outgoing council members' time and service to the City. Mendes said the Community Development Department had issued the first permits for the Liberty Ranch Subdivision and she gave an update on the upcoming Planning Commission meeting. She said it had been great working with the outgoing council members and wished them the best of luck. Griffin gave an update on the C Street project and he thanked the outgoing council members for their work with the staff and the city. Solis gave an update on the Parks Master Plan meetings and on the upcoming Lighting of the Night events. He thanked City Council for being supportive of the Parks and Recreation Department. Kalinowski reminded everyone of the Galt Police Department's open house next week. He thanked City Council for being supportive of the police department and said the outgoing members would be tnissed. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Thanked staff for their hard work and he thanked the community for wanting to make Galt a great place to live and play. COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Thanked Rich Lozano for his work and he said his time on the city council had been rewarding. He thanked fonner City Manager Lorenzo Hines for his work during COVID and for his work getting the city headed in the right direction financially. He said he appreciated Chris Erias coming in and he thanked the City Attorney, Treasurer, and all staff for their hard work. COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Thanked the Chief of Police and his staff for their work with the many recent DUI arrests. He thanked Public Works for their work on the C Street Project and the street closures. He thanked Parks and Recreation for the landscaping work. He thanked Rich Lozano for their work together on the many issues they faced during their tenure. He congratulated new council members, Tim Reed and Matt Pratton. COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Thanked his fellow council members for their service and he welcomed the incoming council members. He thanked staff for their work and appreciated everyone's professionalism. 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 congratulated Rich Lozano on his new position and he congratulated Matt Pratton and Tim Reed. There being no further business to come before City Council , the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk