Agenda — Galt City Council, May 14, 2025

CITY OF GALT

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT CA 95632
MAY 14, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.

Chairperson: Carrie Graham
Commission: Chris Brossman, Francisco Javier Gallegos Jr., Chris Smith, Brooke Stahmer

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL:
a. Commissioners Present:
b. Commissioners Absent:

3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF AGENDA

4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the Parks and Recreation Commission on non-agenda items. The public comments section is for the Parks and Recreation Commission to receive comments; except for brief response 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 (5) minutes. Please fill out a speaker sheet located on the table inside the entrances to the council chambers and forward the completed speaker sheet to the commission secretary. Please state your name and city of residence prior to making your comments.

5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of the meeting of March 12, 2025

6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Development Fees
b. Parks and Recreation Budget
c. Parks Overview

7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Welcome New Commissioner – Brooke Stahmer
b. Naming of Parks

8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Update

GALT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA OF MAY 14, 2025 MEETING

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9. UPCOMING COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
a. Galt Gators MOU – 5/20

10. UPCOMING EVENTS
a. Saturday Market 6/7
b. Independence Day Celebration & Saturday Market – 7/4

11. STAFF COMMENTS

12. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS/COMMENTS
a. Commissioner Brossman
b. Commissioner Francisco Javier Gallegos Jr.
c. Commissioner Graham
d. Commissioner Smith
e. Commissioner Stahmer

13. ADJOURNMENT
ARMANDO SOLIS, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR: The agenda for this Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 6:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the meeting.

1. City Hall, 380 Civic Drive

2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way

3. Galt Parks & Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Avenue

Parks and Recreation
Commission
Agenda Report
FROM: ARAMNDO SOLIS, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: NAMING OF PARKS

RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission 1) to review the list of names submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department; 2) evaluate that it meets the policy criteria; and 3) provide recommendation to the City Council on the naming of parks.

BACKGROUND
On June 20, 1995, the City Council established a policy for the naming of City Parks and buildings.

I. OBJECTIVE
A. To establish a uniform policy and procedure regarding the naming of parks and buildings.

B. To facilitate the prompt naming of such facilities so they will be readily identified and will reflect on the history and geography of our local community.

C. To encourage public participation in the naming of such facilities, and as well the dedication of land or funds by individuals or groups for public use who wish to perpetuate a name of their choice.

II. POLICY
A. Neighborhood parks adjacent to public schools shall be named similarly.

B. Neighborhood parks not adjacent to schools, major parks, recreation facilities and buildings, may be named for the following.

1. Geographic features, such as: adjacent streets, neighborhoods, plants or trees, etc.

2. Events or persons of historical significance.

3. Individuals or organizations of local significance bearing a relationship to the City of Galt or its parks and recreation system.

Generally, this relationship is noted by outstanding and unusual contributions to the community in terms of leadership, involvement, or substantial and significant donations of land and/or funds.

Meeting Date: May 14, 2025

AGENDA REPORT- NAMING OF CITY PARKS

DISCUSSION
With the construction of the Liberty Ranch and Elliott subdivisions underway, there will be four new parks added to the City of Galt’s parks system. The City Manager has directed the Parks and Recreation Director to solicit names for these parks using the policy set forth by the resolution 95-91 Naming of Parks.

City staff solicited names from the public through its social media pages (Instagram, Facebook and Nextdoor), the City’s newsletter and an article was in the Galt Herald.

The City received thirty-seven (37) submissions through these efforts and one (1) from the developer of the property, Elliot Homes.

There are nominations for Officer Tonn and Officer Grewal within the 37 submissions.

The City has already dedicated the Officer Grewal Parkway that will run through the Liberty Ranch subdivision and the Officer Tonn Blvd that runs through the Elliott subdivision once completed. Although it does not prohibit a park to be named after them, there are plans to honor these two fallen officers.

There are also nominations for Barbara Payne. The Barbara Payne Community Garden has been named after her. Again, it does not prohibit another park to be named after her, but there is already a facility in her name.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact by providing a recommendation to City Council.

ALTERNATIVE
The Commission can reject all submissions and recommend that the City Council reopen submission.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Park Naming Policy
B. Sample of Survey
C. Public Submission
D. Elliot Homes Submission

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Harminder S. Grewal Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Main road leading into subdivision plus Officer killed for our city.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Kevin Tonn Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Officer killed for our city. Road leading to subdivision. #1

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: John Sutter Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? in honor of Fort Sutter in Sacramento Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: William Forrest Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? In honor of Bill Forrest, Engineer for the City of Galt, who's passion for Storm water and the ecosystem was
unmatched.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Tom Champion Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? In honor of Mr. Champion high school teacher, National Guard Warrant Officer, Mason, and Scout Master. A great man, teacher and example for young adults, passed
away in 1997.
#2

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: McFarland Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? 1869 named Galt for his hometown Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Brewster Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Historical significance and building still stands Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Guttridge Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? They have been a local family and builder in both Galt and Elk Grove with many contributions
#3

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Parketie bark park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Dog friendly park Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: The Not-so scenic park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Name speaks for itself Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Mount Luffy Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? In the hero’s honor of the greatest story ever told. #4

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty Carillion Grove
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Carillons are associated with heritage, ceremony, freedom, and remembrance which would be a wonderful
way to memorialize Officer Grewal since it is located
near the parkway named after him, could be a beautiful
fusion of sound, history, and nature.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Freedom Crane Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Combines what Galt is known for with a reference to the Sandhill Crane and to the subdivision names related to
liberty and freedom.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Barbara Payne Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Barbara was a Galt Rotary Member & a member of the City Council, she also instituted the community garden
in Galt. She served the city for decades in multiple
capacities, this would be a way to memorialize her
contributions in a meaningful way.
#5

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Miwok Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The Miwok people lived in the area long before Galt was founded. I feel this will be a great way to show our
shared history.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Gateway Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The arch design reminded me of the St. Louis Arch Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Schermerhorn Community Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Original name of the road according to Galt Historical records. Major road that a majority of residents know
about. Also, people will know the general location of the park by its name.
#6

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? it’s by liberty ranch Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#7

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Officer Kevin Tonn
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Lost in the line of duty Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Officer Narinder Grewal
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Lost in the line of duty Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Angel Renteria
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Mangled by a DUI who only served 8 months of her sentence
#8

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Parky McParkerface
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? It’s funny.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Liberty or Death park.

What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? It’s neat.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Herpes park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Why not? #9

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Kapri Park, or Herrera Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? She was with officer grewal in the crash Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Grewal Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The street is named after him so the park being named after him feels right
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Trafton Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Stephanie trafton is a 2008 Olympic gold medalist from Galt
#10

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Officer Kevin Tonn and K-9 Yaro memorial park What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To honor our fallen heros Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Roy Marcum memorial park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Honoring a fallen hero Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Officer Harminder Grewal memorial park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Honoring our fallen hero #11

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Sayre Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? My grandfather served in the Korean War, was a proud citizen of Galt for over 60 years. My grandmother
worked at Spaans, both married and long time members
of Galt Lutheran Church.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#12

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Boyce W. Jeffries Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Boyce was the City's Parks & Recreation Director for several years. He dedicated much of his life to the
department and is the reason why we have such a
strong park system today.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#13

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Respondent skipped this question
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: LIBERTY FOR ALL
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? For family and friends to enjoy together.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#14

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Biederman Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Former mayor and Galt resident that truly loved Galt and the kindest person you would ever meet.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: A. Denier Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Alfred served many roles in galt and especially for the schools. His sons donated the FFA center too.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Liberty was a town that was here prior to Galt. When my great grandparents settled here they were in the
township of Liberty prior to being Galt.
#15

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Long time Dairy farmers of Galt. Now really involved in the youth sports of Galt.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? mers of Galt. Now really involved in the youth sports of Galt.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? mers of Galt. Now really involved in the youth sports of Galt.
#16

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Miguel Lourence runs the American Made baseball league in Galt. Also the Lourence family has had a
successful dairy in Galt since the 1959s.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The family does a lot in Galt Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The family has been in galt for a long time. O’Neal Lourence ran a dairy for many years and now his
grandson Miguel lourence does a lot for youth sports in Galt. Creating a competitive non profit baseball
organization and helping with school sports.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Lourence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The Lourence family has farmed in Galt for many generations. The grandson Miguel Lourence is the
founder of Galt American Made Baseball.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Plains Miwok Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The plains Miwok people were the first to live here Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? After the historical town of Liberty that predated Galt and its location in the Liberty ranch area
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Genevieve Harvey Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Daughter of town founder Obed Harvey, she dedicated her life to the Galt community
#20

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Named after the LR neighborhood, was the original name of our gity& freedom
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Marengo Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Named after the prominent family in the history of our little town.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Elliot Ranch Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? After the newest subdivision #21

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: East Galt Park
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Elliot Park
#22

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Solis Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Armando Solis; integral part of the city parks for many years
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Solis Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Armando Solis; integral part of the city parks for many years
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Solis Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Armando Solis; integral part of the city parks for many years
#23

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Don Nottoli Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Don Nottoli has been a tremendous leader in the community. Elk Grove has a Notolli park and we should
too :)
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: same
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? same Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Freedom Park (or Patriotic Park)
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To honor our freedom in our nation and that our town is so Patriotic. This could also be switched with my
Liberty suggestion, with Elliott being Don Nottoli Park and Liberty being Freedom or Patriotic Park
#24

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Parks is geographically located in this subdivision.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Marengo Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Adjacent street to park Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Elliot Ranch Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Parks is geographically located in this subdivision. #25

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Boyce Jeffries
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? He was the first Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and helped with the foundation of what this
department is now. He was great with the community
and assisted with ideas of Park facilities
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#26

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Unity Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To match the theme of the street names.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Liberty park
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#27

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Sounds fitting for the new subdivision.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Unity Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? New community with hopefully different cultures uniting as a community.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Freedom Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To match with the liberty theme. #28

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Legacy Community Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? In honor to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Marengo Crescent Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Named for its crescent moon shape and its location near Marengo Road
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Carillion Community Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Named after being near Carillion Blvd. #29

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Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Solis Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? I propose naming the park in honor of the Parks and Recreation Director, who has faithfully served the City for over 25 years. Throughout his tenure, he has
demonstrated unwavering dedication to enhancing
public spaces, developing inclusive recreational
programs, and fostering a strong sense of community.

Beyond their professional role, they have also
contributed selflessly to the local youth by volunteering as a baseball coach at the local high school, positively influencing the lives of countless students both on and off the field. Armando S. visionary leadership, coupled with their hands-on commitment, has left a lasting
legacy that directly impacts the well-being and quality of life of our residents. In addition, his ongoing
partnership with local businesses and non-profits has
helped build essential connections that continue to
support the growth and success of Galt. Through these
collaborations, they have strengthened the community’s
fabric, ensuring that Galt remains a vibrant, thriving
place for all to enjoy. Naming this park in their honor is a fitting tribute to a lifetime of public service and a permanent reminder of the values they championed:
community, stewardship, and connection through
shared spaces.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Respondent skipped this question
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#30

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Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Tonn Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Another memorial of sorts.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Grewal Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Another memorial Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#31

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Independence Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Presidential founding father street names Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Patriot Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Presidential founding father street names Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Respondent skipped this question
#32

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Reece Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The Reece Family who through Galt’s high has done so much for town and community
Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Schauer park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The last retired superintendent for Galt schools.

Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: New growth
#33

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Fiddleneck Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? A native flower to the area, parts of the plant was also a food source to the Miwok people.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Live Oak Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The native trees of the area Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Sandhill Crane park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? The cranes that come to our Wetlands every year #34

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Liberty Gardens Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? It’s in the Liberty area and gardens sound pleasant and someplace people would want to gather.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: LR Cheery Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? It’s after the 2019-2020 cheerleading national championship!
Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Rancho Meadows Park
#35

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#36

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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Belinda Ellis Park
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What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To Whom It May Concern, It is with the utmost respect and enthusiasm that I write to recommend naming a
park in honor of Belinda Ellis, who has faithfully served as the district manager of the Galt Arno Cemetery
District representing both Galt Cemetery and Hicksville Cemetery for the past 8.5 years. Her leadership, vision, and dedication have transformed the cemetery from a
quiet field of headstones into a vibrant, communitycentered landmark, and her impact on the city of Galt deserves lasting recognition. Under Mrs. Ellis’s
direction, the cemetery has become an epicenter of
community engagement. She revitalized the Memorial
Day observances, transforming them into a powerful,
inclusive event that brought together public speakers
from the armed forces, local clergy, city mayors, and
members of the state Congress. Through her tireless
coordination, what was once a solemn occasion has
become a cornerstone of civic pride and remembrance.

Seven years ago, Mrs. Ellis saw the importance of
embracing the cultural diversity of the Galt community
by organizing an annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

What had once been a series of private, individual
family traditions is now a shared cultural event that
honors loved ones and unites neighbors across
generations and backgrounds. Her efforts have
continued to expand. For the past three years, she has
led the cemetery’s participation in Wreaths Across
America, coordinating hundreds of community
members in honoring veterans by placing wreaths on
their graves during the holiday season. Her ability to
rally support and participation from all walks of life is a testament to her deep commitment to remembrance,
service, and unity. Mrs. Ellis’s contributions extend
beyond community events. Under her leadership, the
cemetery acquired an additional ten acres of land,
ensuring that Galt’s burial grounds will continue to
serve the city and district for the next century. When the devastating windstorm of January 2023 hit, it was Mrs.

Ellis who led the recovery efforts, overseeing repairs
and demonstrating resilience and poise under pressure.

Moreover, her continued collaboration with the City
Council, and consistent inclusion of Galt’s fire and
police departments in cemetery-led events, has
strengthened ties between civic institutions and the
citizens they serve. Her ability to weave together
remembrance, service, heritage, and public safety into a single, unifying vision is nothing short of extraordinary.

Her commitment to the cemetery district and the
community is unequaled. For all these reasons—and
many more too quiet or humble to ever be fully known—
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Belinda Ellis has made an enduring mark on this city.

Naming a park in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a woman who has given so much of herself to ensure
that the memories of others are never forgotten.

Sincerely, Aaron Brown
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Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Belinda Ellis Park
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What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To Whom It May Concern, It is with the utmost respect and enthusiasm that I write to recommend naming a
park in honor of Belinda Ellis, who has faithfully served as the district manager of the Galt Arno Cemetery
District representing both Galt Cemetery and Hicksville Cemetery for the past 8.5 years. Her leadership, vision, and dedication have transformed the cemetery from a
quiet field of headstones into a vibrant, communitycentered landmark, and her impact on the city of Galt deserves lasting recognition. Under Mrs. Ellis’s
direction, the cemetery has become an epicenter of
community engagement. She revitalized the Memorial
Day observances, transforming them into a powerful,
inclusive event that brought together public speakers
from the armed forces, local clergy, city mayors, and
members of the state Congress. Through her tireless
coordination, what was once a solemn occasion has
become a cornerstone of civic pride and remembrance.

Seven years ago, Mrs. Ellis saw the importance of
embracing the cultural diversity of the Galt community
by organizing an annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

Ellis who led the recovery efforts, overseeing repairs
and demonstrating resilience and poise under pressure.

Her commitment to the cemetery district and the
community is unequaled. For all these reasons—and
many more too quiet or humble to ever be fully known—
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Belinda Ellis has made an enduring mark on this city.

Naming a park in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a woman who has given so much of herself to ensure
that the memories of others are never forgotten.

Sincerely, Aaron Brown
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Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Belinda Ellis Park
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What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? To Whom It May Concern, It is with the utmost respect and enthusiasm that I write to recommend naming a
park in honor of Belinda Ellis, who has faithfully served as the district manager of the Galt Arno Cemetery
District representing both Galt Cemetery and Hicksville Cemetery for the past 8.5 years. Her leadership, vision, and dedication have transformed the cemetery from a
quiet field of headstones into a vibrant, communitycentered landmark, and her impact on the city of Galt deserves lasting recognition. Under Mrs. Ellis’s
direction, the cemetery has become an epicenter of
community engagement. She revitalized the Memorial
Day observances, transforming them into a powerful,
inclusive event that brought together public speakers
from the armed forces, local clergy, city mayors, and
members of the state Congress. Through her tireless
coordination, what was once a solemn occasion has
become a cornerstone of civic pride and remembrance.

Seven years ago, Mrs. Ellis saw the importance of
embracing the cultural diversity of the Galt community
by organizing an annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

Ellis who led the recovery efforts, overseeing repairs
and demonstrating resilience and poise under pressure.

Her commitment to the cemetery district and the
community is unequaled. For all these reasons—and
many more too quiet or humble to ever be fully known—
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Belinda Ellis has made an enduring mark on this city.

Naming a park in her honor would be a fitting tribute to a woman who has given so much of herself to ensure
that the memories of others are never forgotten.

Sincerely, Aaron Brown
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Q1
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 1:

Proposed Name: Baldwin Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? I believe that was his name. Al Baldwin would always be the Christmas Santa for many events.

Q2
Liberty Ranch Subdivision Park 2:

Proposed Name: Payne
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? Something after Mayor Barbara Payne Q3
Elliot Ranch Subdivision Park:

Proposed Name: Golden Poppy Park
What is the reason or significance behind your proposed name? After our flower (CA) #37

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