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 17, 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 Officers Association (GPOA) International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Stationary Engineers Local 39
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
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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. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Student Member Appointments and Administering the Oath of Office.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the student member appointments selected by the Galt Youth Commission adult mentors and administer the oath of office.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Annual Report to City Council.
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 8 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 June 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 5, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: A.N.T. Pallet Cleanup.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing a budget augmentation of $250,000 for the Walnut Avenue/Highway 99 Interchange Project (CIP 518A); (2) Appropriating funds in the amount of $250,000 from Fund 011; and (3) Authorizing staff to write-off uncollectible accounts of $126,000 in Fund 011. (CEQA EXEMPT – SECTION 15301).
4. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution providing for the levy of the special tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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5. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution providing for the levy of the special tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
6. SUBJECT: Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts Engineer’s Reports, Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Set Public Hearings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: 1) Declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping, and Maintenance District 1990-02, the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District, and the Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, respectively; 2) Authorizing publication of public hearing notices and posting of the Engineer’s Reports for the three City of Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts; and 3) Setting July 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM, as the date and time for public hearings for all three districts.
7. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Accounts Receivable Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 write-off of uncollectible receivables in the amount of $8,133.16 in accordance with the City’s Write-Off Policy.
8. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Mid-Term Budget and Related Items.
AGENDA REPORT: Buchman
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and receive comments. Upon closing the public hearing, adopt a resolution (1) Approving the Mid-Term Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; (2) Approving the Capital Improvement Plan 2025-26 – 2029-30; (3) Approving the FY 2025-26 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit; and (4) Approving the Master Fee Schedule, adjusting the Amount of User Fees and Regulatory Fees for Public Services.
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Galt and the Galt Police Department Civilians Association, and Salary Schedules.
AGENDA REPORT: Cobey
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution (1) Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Departments Civilian Association (GPDCA) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute and carry out these agreements and amendments.
M. COMMUNICATION
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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
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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.