CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
ANTHONY PESCETTI COMMUNITY ROOM
455 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
Monday, November 28, 2022, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00pm by Chair Reed.
Committee Members present were: Chair Reed, Vice Chair Schopf, McCord, and Cates
Absent: Schamber and Vice Mayor Sandhu
Staff Members present were: Police Chief Kalinowski.
We pledged allegiance to the American Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
No Public Comment
PRESENTATION:
Chief Kalinowski reviewed the department operations for Traffic Safety Month. A general discussion occurred. Chief Kalinowski advised it’s the Departments goal to move the Traffic Safety Month in conjunction with the national model in August.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. The minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by motion from Cates and second by McCord with a vote 4-0.
2. Traffic Concerns: Discussion regarding the speeding and illegal parking near schools, as listed in the posted agenda. In addition, the item related to speed limit reduction was covered as being a county issue, based on location.
3. Fire Hazard-vacant lot Second and B Street. CSD fire Deputy Chief provided an update to this issues. A discussion about lot splits, lot lines and public property were covered. This item is being addressed.
4. Homeless Population safety concerns: A general discussion occurred and an update to issues on this topic. City Hall has been working on city wide issues related to the topic that are non-police related. At a future date the council will be engaged on potential policy or action items.
The remaining items in the agenda, were continued to the next meeting:
1. Short On-Ramps to 99
2. ADA curb access
a. E St.
3. Add right-hand turn lane
a. Southbound Lincoln at A st.
4. Road Repair
a. Between C & B & 2nd & 3rd
5. Adding sidewalk
a. On Carillion Blvd between Lake Park & Twin Cities
UPDATES: The Chief advised of the open committee positions and the closing date.
Those who were electing not to continue were thanked for their service.
CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence.
COMMENTS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
No items or topics were brought forward beyond the items discussed in the meeting.
Next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023.
With no further business, Chair Reed adjourned the meeting. ###