CITY OF GALT
Shawn Farmer, Mayor
Paul Sandhu, Vice Mayor
Mathew Pratton, Council Member
Tim Reed, Council Member
Bonnie Rodriguez, Council Member
Tina Hubert, City Clerk
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney
Chris Erias, Interim City Manager
Amie Mendes, Assistant City Manager
Vacant, Community Development Director
Penny Buchman, Finance Director
Tricia Cobey, Human Resources Director
Rodney Mort, Information Technology Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Brian Kalinowski, Police Chief
John Griffin, Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION: 6:00 PM
NOTE: If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 209.366.7130, 380 Civic Drive, at least two days prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Public records, including writings relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California. Unless otherwise noted below, City Council actions include a determination that they are not a “Project” under Section 15378 within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
This meeting will also be held remotely via teleconference/electronically in the following ways:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on Metro Cable 14.
2) Livestream online at https://www.cityofgalt.org/WatchLiveCityCouncil. 3) Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to [email protected] by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Written public comment will not be read out loud during the meeting. However, comments will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes, and posted publicly on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Please note that all written public comment is considered public record.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. 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)
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Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1.Roll Call: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATION(S):
1. Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District – Annual Report.
2. C Street Presentation – Beautification Committee.
H. 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.
I. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
J. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 11 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 May 8, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 8, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies, Designating the Finance Director, Accounting Manager and Budget Manager as the City’s Authorized Agents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies for the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) form 130, and designate the City Manager, Finance Director, and Accounting Manager as the City’s authorized agents.
4. SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Indicating the City’s Commitment to Delivering the Awarded Project on Time for Sacramento Area Council of Government’s Four County State Transportation Improvement Program (CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution indicating the City’s commitment to delivering the awarded project on time for Sacramento Area Council of Government’s (SACOG) Four County State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Galt’s Senate Bill 1 Project List for fiscal year 2025-26.
6. SUBJECT: Award of Bid to W.M. Lyles Co. for the Industrial Water Treatment Plant Test Well Conversion Project, CIP 519D, and Related Actions (CEQA IS/MND).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a construction contract with W.M. Lyles Co. In the amount of $1,757,000 for the Industrial Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Test Well Conversion (IWTP Conversion) Project, CIP 519D; 2) Authorizing a 15% construction contingency in the amount of $263,550; 3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment with Wood Rodgers for Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) in the amount of $191,298; 4) Authorizing a 10% ESDC contingency in the amount of $19,129; 5) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with KSN Inc. For Construction Management, Inspection and Testing Services in the amount of $229,533; 6) Authorizing a 10% construction management contingency in the amount of $22,953; 7) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders and amendments within the approved contingencies; 8) Approving the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the IWTP Conversion Project; and 9) Authorizing the Public Works Director to accept the improvements and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
7. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 for Summerfield.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, with respect to Annexation No. 10 (the “Annexation”) into the City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (“District”).
8. SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Dump Truck with American Chevrolet and 2025 John Deere Backhoe and Loader With Pape Machinery, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with American Chevrolet for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Dump Truck in the amount of $83,775.63; and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Pape Machinery Inc. for the purchase of a 2025 John Deere Backhoe Loader in the amount of $170,324.47.
9. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Consultant Services with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for Project Administration Services for Liberty Ranch Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the consultant services agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. In the amount of $40,800; (2) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $4,000; and (3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute amendments to the consultant services agreement within approved contingency limits for Liberty Ranch Development.
10. SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute an Agreement in the Amount not to Exceed $326,861 for the Replacement of the Playground Structure at Sports Complex Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount not to exceed $326,861 for replacement of the Sports Complex Park playground structure.
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11. SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance 2025-08 City of Galt Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 “Fireworks”.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Public Benefit Funding
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, allocating Vice Mayor Sandhu’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Liberty Ranch Hawk Booster Club.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Special Sponsorship Application Review Fiscal Year 2025-26 AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Special Sponsorship requests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and provide direction on the approval of events, monetary amounts and/or inkind contributions.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
TINA HUBERT, CLERK ADMINISTRATOR: Agenda Report. The agenda for this Galt City Council Meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 5:30 pm on the Thursday preceding the meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Avenue
LEVINE ACT PUBLIC PARTY/APPLICANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:
Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 (aggregated) to a Councilmember over the past 12 months, must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution aggregated, and the name(s) of the campaign contributor(s) and Councilmember(s). The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the agenda item consideration.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, nor a recitation of all legal requirements and obligations of parties/applicants and their agents. Parties and agents are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.