CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, July 1, 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 Booher.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Agency designated representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Stationary Engineers Local 39
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
City Manager
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, and Farmer.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Booher, 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:
PRESENTATION(S): None.
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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.
Joan Werblun spoke about the Commission on Aging.
Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item No. J3.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 8 except Item J3 which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending June 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 20, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Stormwater Compliance Services, 2025 – 2030.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Galt and the County of Sacramento Environmental Management Department (EMD) for commercial and industrial stormwater compliance services for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
5. SUBJECT: August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, cancelling the regular 6:00 pm August 5, 2025, City Council meeting and changing the time to a 4:00 pm special meeting due to National Night Out.
6. SUBJECT: Public Educational and Governmental Fee Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 accepting the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) fee funding in the amount of $121,619 from Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) for infrastructure improvements to the city's cable broadcast system and appropriate the project funding.
7. SUBJECT: Agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response Teams.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response Teams for proper management of emergency incidents through June 2028 for a total of $48,258.81 with an option for the City Manager to agree to up to two one-year renewals with three percent annual increases.
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8. SUBJECT: Approval of the Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management and Unrepresented Professional/ Confidential Salary Schedules Over a Three-Year Period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38 (1) approving the Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management and Unrepresented Professional/Confidential salary schedules; and (2) authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to fund salary adjustments
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement Project CIP Scope Change.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39 amending the scope of the Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement Project (CIP 524G).
Farmer pulled the item for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2025-39 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Galt and the Galt Police Officers Association, New Police Officer Corporal Classification, Salary Schedules and Amendments to the Benefits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40 (1) Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; (2) Establishing the Police Officer Corporal classification; (3) Authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to fund salary and benefits adjustments; and (4) Authorizing the City Manager to execute and carry out these agreements and amendments
Cobey gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Farmer adopting Resolution No. 2025-40 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Naming of Two City Parks Located in the Liberty Ranch Subdivision and One in the Elliott Ranch Subdivision.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the naming of the City parks: Liberty Ranch I, Liberty Ranch II, and Elliott Ranch, and provide direction to staff.
Solis gave the report.
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Written public comment received from J&T Goncalves Family Limited Partnership supporting Goncalves Park.
Written public comment received from Philomena Hall supporting Goncalves Park.
Solange Goncalves Altman supporting Goncalves Park.
Price Walker, Vice President, Elliott Homes, supported Goncalves Park.
Delores Gregorio spoke for Philomena Hall supporting Goncalves Park.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, directing staff to bring back a resolution naming Liberty Ranch 1 Park - Don Nottoli, Jr. Park, Liberty Ranch II Park - Liberty Park and Elliot Ranch Park - Goncalves Park with the caveat there be a dairy theme and historical component regarding the Goncalves Family and Galt dairy farmers was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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.
Ken Lee expressed his thoughts on the options presented.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the topic being brought forward.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Rodriguez, directing staff to bring back at least two draft speed control policies that mirror Elk Grove’s program while also encompassing traffic study information, specific additional measures taken for speed control, Public Safety Committee input, an appeal program, and other measures that would require a final decision made by City Council. Motion also required staff to move forward with Adare Way options of installing an entrance median at Adare Way and East Stockton Boulevard, continuing bike lane from Stockton Boulevard through Adare Way, and implementing speed lumps near the intersections of Adare Way and East Stockton Boulevard, Adare Way and Emerald Vista Drive, and Fermoy Way, just north of Jennifer Court/Corvey Circle, using the presented policy of 75% affirmative vote of all affected property owners, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis gave an update on the upcoming Independence Day Celebration events.
Mendes gave an update on the Simmerhorn Ranch project. Griffin gave an update on the skatepark design meeting. Kalinowski gave an update on the new fireworks ordinance and the upcoming National Night Out event.
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COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR SANDHU: 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 was looking forward to the upcoming Fourth of July events.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked the staff and the Parks and Recreation Department for the upcoming IDC events. He expressed his condolences to the department, co-workers, and families of the Idaho firefighters who were recently killed in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked the public speakers for their comments. She said she appreciated the City’s education efforts regarding the new fireworks ordinance. She gave an update on her conversation with Sacramento County Environmental Health regarding Galt Place.
MAYOR FARMER: Thanked the public speakers for their comments. He reminded everyone of the BBQ and military vehicle event hosted by Vice Mayor Sandhu at the Best Western. He thanked all staff involved for preparation of the IDC events and he thanked staff for their public outreach regarding the fireworks ordinance.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:29 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk