CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, March 18, 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 5:31 pm. Council Members present: Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, and Farmer. Absent: Sandhu.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 case (March 10, 2025 letter threatening to overturn any Maverik approval in Galt for alleged CEQA violations - see agenda packet for related documents).
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, and Farmer.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Manager Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent:
Interim Finance Director Saunders.
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: Rodriguez requested Item L1 be moved to beginning of Public Hearing. City Council agreed.
PRESENTATION(S): None.
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.
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Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
Chris Brossman spoke about Code Enforcement issues.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting on March 5. Reed attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on March 5. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting on March 10.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 6 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 March 06, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 06, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasure’s Report for period ending January 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Galt Municipal Code Amendment in Accordance with Housing Element Program HE-K Implementation (CEQA Exempt – Section 15061 (b)(3)).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2025-01 amending Chapters 18.12 and 18.16 of the Galt Municipal Code, in accordance with Housing Element Implementation Program HE-K in the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element.
5. SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment – Second Reading.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2025-02 amending Chapter 18 Section 16.080 of the City of Galt Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under public resources code § 21080.17.
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. 9 (Fairway Oaks), into City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-03 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.9 (Fairway Oaks), 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).
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 was 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, adopting the consent calendar Items No. 1-5 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No. 6 was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Abstain:
Farmer due to stated conflict.
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REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Vacancy Appointment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Member Rodriguez appoint a community member to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill a vacant position and remaining term ending December 2026.
Hubert gave the report.
Council Member Rodriguez appointed Brooke Stahmer to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending December 2026.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Required Public Hearing and Reporting on City of Galt Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide input.
Farmer opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
Cobey gave the presentation.
2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Draft Boundary Maps of Council Districts and First Reading of an Ordinance Providing for the Election of Council Members by Five Districts and Establishing the Boundaries and Election Order of Each District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open the public hearing, receive public comments, close the public hearing; 2) Vote to designate a preferred map, and designate the sequence and preferred election years for each district to be included in the proposed ordinance; and 3) Waive the first reading and introduce the proposed ordinance, adding section 2.50.050 to Chapter 2.50 of the Galt Municipal Code Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling Elections within the Districts.
Splendorio introduced Elizabeth Stitt, Redistricting Partners, who gave the presentation.
Farmer opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
City Council made modifications to the public map submitted by S. Speer. City Council agreed to schedule a special meeting next week to bring back the introduction of an ordinance with their specified map that would be posted on the City’s website for seven days, and to select the sequencing of election years.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS:
2. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget to Actuals Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 1) Authorizing the proposed changes to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget; 2) Authorizing the use of General Fund (Fund 001) and Measure Q (Fund 054) resources to offset operating deficits in specified funds as of June 30, 2024; 3) Authorizing the use of Sacramento Transportation Authority Fund (029) resources to offset operating deficits in the Gas Tax Fund (002); Stormwater Fund (003), and Transportation Development Act Fund (009); and 4) Authorizing administrative actions required to implement the FY 2024-25 budget.
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Saunders introduced Carlos Solorio, Budget/Revenue Manager, who gave the presentation.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the budget.
Ken Lee asked about collection of sales tax.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2025-10 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. SUBJECT: Approval of the New Market Manager, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director and Lead Custodian Classifications, Salary Ranges, and Revised Salary Schedules for the Unrepresented MidManagement Unit and Galt Public Service Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 establishing the Market Manager, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, and Lead Custodian Classifications, approving the proposed job specifications, establishing the salary ranges and approving the revised Unrepresented Mid-Management and Galt Public Service Unit salary schedules.
Cobey gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No. 2025-11 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Kalinowski gave a presentation on the AI call taking program. Griffin gave an update on the free compost offered to residents and he announced Matt Greene would be leaving the city. Erias gave an update on current recruitments and he thanked the Finance Department for the mid-term budget presentation.
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.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked the public for attending the meeting and he thanked those who consistently gave public comment.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked staff for their work. She said the mid-term budget was well presented. She said James Corless from SACOG would like to meet with certain staff. She also said SACOG had been tasked by the State to weigh in on fees electric vehicles should be taxed since they are not paying gas taxes.
MAYOR FARMER: Thanked the Finance team for their presentation and he thanked the public for their comments. He said he attended the Bay City Electric open house. He thanked Public Works for their work on C Street. He asked about moving attendance at city events statements by council members to the reports by city council members at the beginning of the agenda. City Council agreed.
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There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:49 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk