City Council Meeting

CITY OF GALT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer. Absent: Pratton. Staff members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, and Interim City Attorney Splendorio. PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Chris Erias, Interim City Manager Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Mid-Management, Management, and Professional/Confidential Units; GPOA, GPDCA, and GPSU 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Devan Dalla v. City of Galt RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:18 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:19 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer. Absent: Pratton. Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources Director Cobey, Interim Finance Director Saunders, Information Technology Manager Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. 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: Farmer requested Item N2 be tabled until the February 4, 2025, council meeting. City Council agreed. PRESENTATION(S): 1. SUBJECT: Chief for the Day – Chief Kalinowski Kalinowski recognized Chief for the Day Heidi Braziel. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 2 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. Larry Eidson spoke about issues with disabled residents in the community. Robb Roberts spoke about issues with the C Street Improvement Project. Elizabeth McDaniels spoke about issues with Galt Place. Ken Lee spoke about issues within the City. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Farmer attended the Officer Tonn Wreath Laying Ceremony on January 15. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 8 be acted on simultaneously unless a separate discussion and/or action is requested by a council member. Rodriguez pulled Item No. J4 and Farmer pulled Item No. J8. 1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 8, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 8, 2025. 2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted. 3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending November 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. 5. SUBJECT: Contract Award to Psomas Inc. for Design Services for the Emerald Vista Trail Extension Project and Associated Actions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01: 1) Authorizing addition of the Emerald Vista Trail Extension Project to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including a total budget of $470,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 with funding provided from Parks Capital/Quimby Funds and grant funds; 2) Authorizing an initial appropriation of $57,000 from Parks Capital/Quimby Funds; 3) Accepting Grant funds of $413,000 for Emerald Vista Trail Extension Project from Recreational Trail Grant Funds; 4) Authorizing an appropriation of $413,000 from grant funds to reflect the corresponding revenue. 5) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Psomas, Inc., for Design Services in the amount of $258,581 for the Emerald Vista Trail Extension Project; 6) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $25,419; and 7) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency. 6. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 for Fairway Oaks. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, with respect to Annexation No. 9 (the “Annexation”) into the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (“District”). GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 3 7. SUBJECT: Contract Award to Wood Rodgers Inc. for Design Services for the City of Galt – Safety Action Plan, CIP 525B. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03: 1) Accepting grant funds of $180,000 for FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding program (SS4A) from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Grant Funds; 2) Authorizing additional appropriations of $30,000 in revenue and expenditures to correspond with the awarded grant funds; 3) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Wood Rodgers, Inc., for Design Services in the amount of $231,946 for the City of Galt Safety Action Plan; 4) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $23,054; and 5) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute contract amendments with the approved contingency. Farmer stated he was recusing himself from participating in Item J6 as his residential property is near the subject annexation area. Based on this, he said he had a potential conflict of interest and he would recuse himself from that consent item. Because the item is on consent, he said 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 Sandhu, seconded by Reed, the consent calendar Items No. 1-3 and 5-7 were approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Pratton. Item No. 6 was approved by a 3-1 roll call vote. Abstain: Farmer due to stated conflict. Absent: Pratton. CONSENT: 4. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Gora Aquatic Center Waterslide Replacement Project, CIP 53I (CEQA Section 15302(C)). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Tricon Construction Inc. dba Tricon Aquatics in the amount of $1,389,000 for the Gora Aquatic Center Waterslide Replacement Project, CIP 53I; 2) Authorizing a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $139,000; 3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a task order with Interwest Consulting Group for Construction Management, Inspection and Testing Services in the amount of $161,138; 4) Authorizing a 10% construction management contingency in the amount of $15,862; 5) Appropriating $1,577,000 from Measure Q funds; 6) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders and amendments within the approved contingencies; and 7) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work. Rodriguez pulled item for ADA clarification. ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2025-04 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Pratton. 8. SUBJECT: Chabolla Skate Park Enhancements Project, CIP 523I – Engineering Services Contract Award (CEQA Initial Study, Anticipated Mitigated Negative Declaration). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05: 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Helix Environmental Planning in the amount of $316,023 for the Chabolla Skate Park Enhancements Project, CIP 523I; 2) Authorizing a contingency of $31,602 for unanticipated costs; and 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency. Farmer pulled item for clarification. Patrick Byron spoke about public outreach. Phyllis Johnson spoke about final approval. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 4 ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2025-05 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Pratton. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SUBJECT: Required Third Public Hearing on Draft Council District and Boundary Maps. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing, receive public comments, provide feedback and direction to the demographic consultant and staff regarding the draft Council District boundary maps and number of districts; and 2) Provide further discussion and direction to staff and consultant whether or not to transition from an appointed Mayor to a directly elected Mayor. Splendorio gave the report and introduced Elizabeth Stitt, Redistricting Partners, who gave the presentation. Farmer opened the public hearing. Written public comment received from Joe Bitondo supporting districts and council term limits. Chris Brossman supported 5 districts. Ken Lee spoke his thoughts on districts. Phyllis Johnson spoke about protected class. Mark Jackson asked about an at-large mayor. Hearing no further public comment, Farmer closed the public hearing. City Council asked Redistricting Partners to bring back at the February 18 public hearing four and five district maps while being cognizant of protected classes, natural boundaries, school communities and travel contiguity. REGULAR CALENDAR: PUBLIC WORKS: 1. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 To NHA Advisors Agreement for Consultant Services – City of Galt Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch), Improvement Area No. 1 Bond Issuance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with NHA Advisors for the Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Liberty Ranch) Improvement Area No. 1 Bond Issuance in the amount of $67,500. Griffin introduced Eric Scriven, NHA Advisors, who gave the presentation. Phyllis Johnson asked about foreclosure responsibility. ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Reed, adopting Resolution No. 2025-06 was approved by a 3-1 roll call vote. Absent: Pratton. Farmer dissenting. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 5 COMMUNICATION: None. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: 1. SUBJECT: Appointments to City Council Committees, Commissions and Boards. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and receive direction from City Council to consider appointments or reappointments to vacant positions on local committees, commissions and boards. Hubert gave the report. Reed appointed Gale Webber with a term ending December 2028 and Rodriguez appointed Amy Sandhu with a term ending December 2026, to the Beautification Committee. Reed appointed Dennis McCall with a term ending December 2028 and Rodriguez appointed Joan Werblun with a term ending December 2026, to the Commission on Aging. Reed appointed Jessica Goerzen with a term ending December 2028 and Rodriguez appointed Sharon Fjeldstad with a term ending December 2026, to the Galt Youth Commission. Reed appointed Chris Smith with a term ending December 2028 to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Reed appointed Michaela Johnson with a term ending December 2028, Rodriguez appointed Mark Jackson with a term ending December 2026, and Farmer appointed Dan Denier with a term ending December 2026, to the Planning Commission. Reed appointed Jessica Selby with a term ending December 2028, Rodriguez appointed Chris Schamber with a term ending December 2026, and Farmer appointed Jason Hubert with a term ending December 2026, to the Public Safety Committee. ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Farmer, appointing Marcia Mooney to the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District with a term ending December 2026, was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Pratton. 2. SUBJECT: Review and selection of City Council Appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions and Committees. AGENDA REPORT: Hubert RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and approve by motion the following actions: 1) Fill vacancies on the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD 2x2), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Committee, City and Schools Together (CAST), Public Safety Committee, Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), Sacramento Homeless Policy Council (SHPC), Sacramento Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo), Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission, Sacramento Transportation Authority, South Sacramento Conservation Agency, and Cosumnes Groundwater Authority; 2) Review any assignments where City Council members desire to be removed from a current position; 3) Make any other changes to assignments as desired by City Council. Item tabled until the February 4 City Council meeting. COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis gave an update on the upcoming Winter Bird Festival. Mendes spoke about highlighting the committee and commission vacancies on social media. GALT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 PAGE 6 COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: VICE 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 the recently appointed committee and commission members. COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Absent. COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Expressed his thoughts and prayers for those affected by the southern California fires and he thanked Cosumnes Fire District who sent fire personnel to help with the fires. He said the Commission on Aging and the Valhalla Club distributed 350 gift baskets to seniors throughout the city over the holidays. He gave an update on the upcoming Night to Shine event. He asked City Council for staff to bring back an overview presentation from Cosumnes Fire District. City Council agreed. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Said she was excited to see the skate park and waterslide projects move forward. Thanked staff for the reports. Said she was disappointed in public comments regarding Galt Place and she asked City Council for staff to bring back information for potential remedies on some of the issues presented. City Council agreed. MAYOR FARMER: Asked about “buddies” at the Night to Shine Event. Thanked the public for their comments and for the community participation. He thanked everyone who applied for the committee and commission vacancies and he congratulated those who were appointed. He spoke about a recent Webelos Pack 179 project he participated in here in the council chambers. There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Hubert City Clerk