CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, April 15, 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, Reed, Rodriguez, and Farmer. Absent: Pratton.
Pratton entered the meeting at 4:31 pm.
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
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54956.8) Property: 1050 Walnut Avenue, Galt, CA
Agency negotiator: Chris Erias
Negotiating parties: Cosumnes CSD
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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, Assistant City Manager Mendes, Interim Finance Director Saunders, Human Resources Director Cobey, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent: Information Technology Director Mort.
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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. Cosumnes Fire Department – Felipe Rodriguez, Fire Chief.
Felipe Rodriguez, Fire Chief, gave the presentation.
2. Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report – Police Department.
Paul Harvey, Chair, gave the report.
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.
Written public comment received from Greg Davidson supporting current parking ordinance.
Sonya Kimball spoke about Pringle Avenue.
Reuben Hyman spoke about Adare Way.
Manuel Ayala spoke about Adare Way.
Rodney Pratton spoke about Adare Way.
Alice Lee spoke about Adare Way.
Rich Lozano, Galt Sunrise Rotary, spoke about upcoming Taco de Mayo fundraiser.
Alicia Kafka spoke about Adare Way.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting on April 2. Reed attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on April 2. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting on April 7.
Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on April 7.
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 April 3, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending April 3, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 27, 2025 and Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
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3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending February 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Cancellation of the May 6, 2025 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the May 6, 2025, City Council Meeting due to the Capital-toCapital program in Washington D.C. May 3-7, 2025.
5. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Section 9.38.120 A (1) Relating to Insurance Requirements for Special Events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2025-05 amending Section 9.38.120 A (1) (Insurance Requirements) of the City of Galt Municipal Code.
6. SUBJECT: Military Equipment Use – Annual Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the written annual report related to the Military Equipment Use by the Galt Police Department.
7. SUBJECT: Approval of a Public Service Easement across Lots 947 To 950 within Liberty Ranch Village
9. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13: 1) Approving the deed, legal description and plat for a 12.5’ Public Service Easement across the roadway frontages of Lots 947, 948, 949 and 950 within Village 9 of the Liberty Ranch residential development project; and 2) Authorizing the recordation and acceptance of the proposed Public Service Easement.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
TREASURER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, the Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2025.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, accepting the Treasurer’s Report for period ending March 2025 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Repeal and Replace City of Galt Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 “Fireworks”.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2025- 06 repealing and replacing City of Galt Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Fireworks” to clarify permissions and prohibitions in the City related to fireworks and strengthen fireworks regulation and enforcement in the City.
Erias introduced TJ Guidotti, Code Enforcement Supervisor, who gave the presentation.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts on the ordinance.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Reed, introducing Ordinance No. 2025-06 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. SUBJECT: Amendment and Addition to Galt Municipal Code, Title 6 Animals, Chapter 6.04 “Animal Care, Custody, and Control” Regarding Care for and Keeping of Certain Pigeons.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2025- 07 amending the City of Galt Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animal Care, Custody, and Control related to the care for and keeping of pigeons for the purposes of training or using as homing or racing pigeons, subject to certain conditions.
Erias introduced TJ Guidotti, Code Enforcement Supervisor, who gave the presentation.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts on the ordinance.
Joan Werblun agreed with ordinance.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, introducing Ordinance No. 2025-07 allowing no more than 10 pigeons in an enclosure not less than 30 feet from any property line was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote. Dissenting: Rodriguez.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis said the chemical controller for the pool went out and the part was on order.
Erias gave an update on the interviews for the Community Development Director position and he said he was out of the office next week.
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: Said for future reference he would like City Council to make a motion on an item to create a more controlled discussion of the item.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Reminded everyone of the Saturday markets and he said it was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Attended the Valley Oaks Grange Tea event. She stated if the Cosumnes Community Services District 2x2 meeting does not happen before the May 20 council meeting, she would like Council Members to meet with Chief Rodriguez prior to May 20 to discuss the Adare Way concerns. City Council agreed.
MAYOR FARMER: Wished his wife a Happy 50th birthday.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk