CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, June 3, 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 5:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, and 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: 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 6:04 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:04 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, Finance Director Buchman, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Director Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works Director Griffin.
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: Farmer pulled Item G2 for a future agenda item.
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PRESENTATION(S):
1. Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District – Annual Report.
Gary Goodman, District Manager, gave the presentation.
2. C Street Presentation – Beautification Committee.
Item pulled for a future agenda item.
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 May 22. Reed attended the special Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on May 21.
Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting on May 29 and the SACOG Policy and Innovation Committee meeting on June 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Reed pulled Item J8 and Farmer pulled Item J10.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 11.
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 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).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 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).
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5. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 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 Resolution No. 2025-22: 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 Resolution No. 2025-23 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”).
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 Resolution No. 2025-24: (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.
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.
Phyllis Johnson spoke about Item J4.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
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 Resolution No. 2025-25: 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.
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Reed pulled item for clarification.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the purchase.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Farmer, adopting Resolution No 2025-25 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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 Resolution No. 2025-26 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.
Farmer pulled item for clarification.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the item.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the item.
Michaela Johnson expressed her thoughts on the item.
Kat Seabolt expressed her thoughts on the item.
Phyllis Johnson expressed her thoughts on the item.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2025-26 was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote. Dissenting: Reed.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: City Council Public Benefit Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, allocating Vice Mayor Sandhu’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Liberty Ranch Hawk Booster Club.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Farmer, allocating Vice Mayor Sandhu’s $1,000 allotted public benefit funds to the Liberty Ranch Hawk Booster Club was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Special Sponsorship Application Review Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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 in-kind contributions.
Solis gave the report.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, approving the Special Sponsorship requests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 as presented was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: None.
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 he attended the Fairway Oaks Development meeting and he said staff handled the situation well.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Said he would follow up with a resident after speaking to staff on how Assembly Bill 413 would affect the city.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Said she also attended the Fairway Oaks meeting and was impressed with staff on how they handled the situation. She thanked the public speakers tonight and said she valued their opinions.
MAYOR FARMER: Thanked the two council members who attended the Fairway Oaks Development meeting and he thanked staff for being patient with the residents’ comments. He asked staff to let him know when weed abatement would begin.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:39 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk