CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, April 1, 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 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, and Rodriguez. Absent: Farmer
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 (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Agency designated representative: Chris Erias, City Manager Employee Organizations: Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA) Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:09 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, and Rodriguez. Absent: 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: Erias asked to pull Item No. L1. City Council agreed.
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PRESENTATION(S):
1. Code Enforcement Presentation – Guidotti
Guidotti gave presentation regarding the purpose of Galt Municipal Code Section 8.20.110.
Written public comment received from BH supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Sheri Jasso supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Jill Laurenzi supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Michael Boers supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Kati Flores supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Rachel D supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Joe Bitondo supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Mark Gedney opposing the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Pam Williams expressing her thoughts on the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Melissa Honey supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Richard Lindroth supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Pai Schomburg supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from 20+ Years Galt Residents expressing their thoughts on the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Roy and Laura Sumner opposing the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Paige Lampson supporting the current ordinance.
Rich Lozano supported the current ordinance.
David Givens expressed his thoughts regarding the current ordinance.
David Bruckner opposed the current ordinance.
Keith Jones supported the current ordinance.
David Darchuck opposed the current ordinance.
Richard Jones opposed the current ordinance.
Greg Davidson supported the current ordinance.
Robert Harper opposed the current ordinance.
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Cody McMillan opposed the current ordinance.
Casandra Gonzalez opposed the current ordinance.
Efrain Gonzalez opposed the current ordinance.
Becky Roenspie expressed her thoughts regarding the current ordinance.
Konnie Baker opposed the current ordinance.
Jeff Hood supported the current ordinance.
City Council asked the item be brought back as a future item for discussion.
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.
Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on March 27. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on March 20.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 5 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 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 20, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Kimley Horn Agreement for Consultant Services – Simmerhorn Commercial Traffic Study.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 1) Appropriating $40,000 from the General Fund; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Kimley Horn for the Simmerhorn Commercial Traffic Study; 3) Authorizing a contingency of $10,000 for this study; and 4) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute amendments to the consulting agreement within the approved contingency.
4. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 (Exempt from CEQA Under Government Code Section 65400).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Progress Report for 2024 and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in accordance with Government Code §65400.
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5. SUBJECT: Adopt 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 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.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Farmer
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Authorized Old Town Parade Route.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review current Old Town Parade route, proposed updated route, and provide direction to staff.
City Council agreed to move item to a future council meeting.
2. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Section 9.38.120 A(1) Relating to Insurance Requirements for Special Events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the first reading, by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2025- 05 to repeal and replace Section 9.38120 A(1) (Insurance Requirements) of the City of Galt Municipal Code.
Solis gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, introducing Ordinance No. 2025-05, was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Farmer
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis thanked the Commission on Aging for donating chairs to the fitness program.
He reminded everyone of the upcoming Saturday Market. Mendes gave an update on upcoming events. Erias gave an update on staff vacancies.
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: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked the community members for their public comments. He thanked the staff for their hard work and reminded everyone of the free compost.
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COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked the public for their comments. Said she appreciated staff for working with her.
MAYOR FARMER: Absent.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk