CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 20, 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 Vice Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, and Rodriguez. Absent: Farmer.
Farmer entered the meeting at 4:35 pm.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Erias, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker and Interim City Attorney Splendorio.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Orejel v. Elliott Homes, Inc., et al. (Case No. 34-2022-00328470)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Agency designated representative: Patrick Clark and City Manager Erias 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 6:00 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, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Assistant City Manager Mendes, Finance Director Buchman, Human Resources Director Cobey, :
Information Technology Director Mort, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent:
Parks and Recreation Director Solis
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited, and the Assistant City Clerk read the replay statement.
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AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) – Annual Blueprint Project Update.
Kacey Lizon, Deputy Executive Director, SACOG, gave the presentation.
2. Certificate of Recognition – Nancy Healy.
Monica Lopez, Recreation Supervisor, and Mayor Farmer presented the Certificate of Recognition.
3. Military Appreciation Month Proclamation – Mayor Farmer.
Mayor Farmer presented the proclamation.
4. City of Galt Special Sponsorship Program Preview Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Jackie Garcia, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, gave the presentation and the following organizations spoke about their requests:
Grace Malson, Galt Sunrise Rotary
Mariah Bray, Galt High School Leadership
Gale Webber, L’Chayim
Rebecca McAllister, Galt High Alumni Association
Kat Seabolt, Galt District Chamber of Commerce
Becky Roenspie, Roenspie and Johnson Real Estate
5. Independence Day Celebration Parade Route Update – Solis.
Jackie Garcia, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, gave the presentation.
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 traffic issues.
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 April 24 and the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on May 12. Farmer attended the CAST meeting on May 12.
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1. SUBJECT: Capital to Capital 2025 (CAP to CAP) – Pratton, Sandhu, Reed, Rodriguez.
Pratton, Sandhu, Reed, and Rodriguez reported on the CAP to CAP 2025 conference.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Reed pulled Item No. 5 INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 9, except Item No. 5, which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 8, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 8, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance 2025-07 of Galt Municipal Code Title 6 Animal Care.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-07 of the Galt Municipal Code Title 6, Animal Care, Custody, and Control relating to the care for and keeping of pigeons for the purposes of training or using as homing or racing pigeons.
4. SUBJECT: Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Coordination of State Transportation Improvement Program Funding Applications and Communication on the Federal Funding Program (Sacramento County).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding coordination of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding applications and communication on the federal funding program (Sacramento County) in substantially the form present.
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map, and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Elliott Ranch Units 2 and 3 (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-15: 1) Approving the Final Map for Elliott Ranch Units 2 and 3 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the subdivision improvement agreements for Elliott Ranch Units 2 and 3 with Sunset Tartesso LLC and the filing and recordation thereof.
7. SUBJECT: Kost Road Improvements at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing (CIP 523D) And Fourth Street Promenade Extension (CIP 524H) – Approval of Agreements and Fund Appropriation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16: 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) in the amount of $40,000 for the Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing Project, CIP 523D; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) contracts with the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) for the Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing Project, CIP 523D and the Fourth Street Promenade Extension Project, CIP 524H; 3) Appropriating $30,000 from the Sacramento Transportation Authority Measure A Fund 029 to support preliminary engineering costs for the Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing Project; 4) Appropriating $81,000, offset by a commensurate amount in reimbursable revenues as necessary in the Intergovernmental Streets Fund 010; and 5) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved budget amounts.
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8. SUBJECT: Award of Uniform Service Contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a three-year contract for an amount not to exceed $75,000, in a form approved by the Interim City Attorney, with two one-year extension options, for an additional $25,000 per year, for uniform services with Unifirst Corporation.
9. SUBJECT: Galt Area Swim Program License Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 approving a License Agreement for use of Certain City Facilities at the Gora Aquatic Center to Galt Area Swim Program.
Phyllis Johnson spoke about Item J3.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
5. SUBJECT: Wood Rodgers Contract Additional Contingency for the Carillion Deep Well Project, CIP 521A.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19: 1) Authorizing an increase to the contract contingency of $154,000 from the Carillion Deep Well Project (CIP 521A) available budget, Capital Improvement Water Fund 013 for the Engineering Services Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. And 2) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments with Wood Rodgers within the approved contingency
Reed pulled item for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Rodriguez, adopting Resolution No. 2025-19 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Safe and Sane Fireworks Ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reintroduce and waive the first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 2025-08 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 gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Reed, introducing Ordinance No. 2025-08 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Adare Way Options.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a report from staff on potential options for Adare Way and provide direction to staff.
Griffin gave the report.
Alice Lee spoke about Adare Way.
Dan and Marian Brocious spoke about Adare Way.
Rodney Pratton spoke about Adare Way.
Bruce Pownall spoke about Adare Way.
Lynn Meri spoke about Adare Way.
Ed Weber spoke about Adare Way.
Alicia Kalka spoke about Adare Way.
Manuel Ayala Cedeno spoke about Adare Way.
Ken Lee spoke about Adare Way.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, directing staff to bring back cost and locations of speed bumps, cost for entry point median at Adare Way, creating a speed bump implementation policy, and updating signage regarding truck route and school zone was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote.
Dissenting: Reed.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Mendes spoke about an upcoming community meeting regarding the Fairway Oaks project and the launching of an educational social media campaign regarding boat, RV and trailer parking on residential properties. Erias introduced Finance Director Penny Buchman and he thanked staff and council members who attended CAP to CAP.
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. He said he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ace Hardware renovation. He asked to bring back his $1,000 contingency funds for distribution to the Liberty Ranch Boosters Club. City Council agreed.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Attended the Walmart grand opening COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked staff for their work and he thanked the public for their comments and for their attendance at the council meetings. He also thanked all those who have served in the military. He said it was National Emergency Medical Services week and he thanked all those in that line of work.
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COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Welcomed Penny Buchman. Said she was invited to speak at the local Webelos meeting. She thanked staff for their work. She asked about getting an inner-agency agreement with CalTrans for maintaining the East roundabout. City Council agreed.
MAYOR FARMER: Welcomed Penny Buchman. He thanked Parks and Recreation and Public Works for their landscaping work. He said he attended the Walmart grand opening and he thanked the store manager for the invitation. Wished everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:44 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk