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
Jenny Carloni, Community Development
Director
Leila Menor, 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, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 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. Written comments received after 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54956.8) Property: APN: 148-0010-020 – Twin Cities Road, Galt, CA 95632 APN: 148-0010-021 – 10041 Twin Cities Road, Galt, CA 95632 Agency negotiator: Chris Erias
Negotiating parties: Steve Chamberlain, Executive Vice President of Colliers Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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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: unWired – Jeremy Stern, Regulatory Advisor and Jon Majors, Vice President of Operations.
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 12 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 October 13, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending October 13, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Letter to Caltrans Regarding Highway 99 Corridor in Galt RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Mayor to sign letter on behalf of the City Council requesting Caltrans prioritize necessary safety improvements on Highway 99 in Galt.
4. SUBJECT: Authorize Interim City Manager to Execute a Park Development Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Argent Development for Liberty Ranch Phase 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Park Development Impact Fee Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Argent Development for Liberty Ranch Phase 1.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of November 18, 2025, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the November 18, 2025, City Council Meeting.
6. SUBJECT: Approval of a Public Service Easement Along Bernal Road on Property Owned by Eddie and Vicki Brown (APN 150-0101-057).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the easement dedication, legal description and plat for a Public Service Easement along the private Bernal Road from Eddie and Vicky Brown; and 2) Authorizing the recordation and acceptance of the proposed Public Service Easement.
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7. SUBJECT: Award of Consulting Engineering Services Contract for Wet Utilities Improvements Project (CEQA Exempt, Section 15302).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a consultant service agreement with Lumos & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $506,745 for the Wet Utilities Improvements Project (Project); 2) Authorizing a contingency of $50,675 for unanticipated costs; 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency; and 4) Appropriating $150,000 from the Stormwater available fund balance (Fund 003) to the Stormdrain Main Replacement Capital Improvement Project (56K).
8. SUBJECT: C Street Enhancements Project, CIP 520F, Final Balancing Contract Change Order.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing an additional $305,846 in contingency to the C Street Enhancements Project budget; and 2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute change orders within the updated construction contingency amount.
9. SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute a Purchase Order with WesTech in the Amount of $113,580.67 for the Purchase of an Oxidation Ditch Aerator Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase order with WesTech for an Oxidation Ditch Aerator in the amount of $113,580.67.
10. SUBJECT: Approval of Third Amendment to City Manager’s Employment Contract to Remove Interim Designation and Extend the Term to 2027.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by motion, the Third Amendment to Employment Agreement removing the City Manager’s interim designation and extending the term of the City Manager’s employment for an additional year.
11. SUBJECT: Gora Aquatic Center Pool Filter Removal and Replacement Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Aqua Source Pool Services in the amount of $177,721.63 to remove and replace the pool filter system at the Gora Aquatic Center; 2) Authorizing a contingency amount of $17,772.37 for unanticipated cost; 3) Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to execute contract amendments within the approved contingency; and 4) Authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $95,494 from the General Fund available fund balance for this project.
12. SUBJECT: Approval of the Purchase of Additional Unmanned Aerial Systems for Frontline Law Enforcement Use.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing an appropriation from the General Fund reserves to Police Department capital in the amount of $25,000 and authorizing those funds to be used for the purchase of two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for use in frontline law enforcement operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY COUNCIL OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Member Pratton appoint a community member to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill a vacant position and remaining term ending December 2028.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
2. SUBJECT: Approval of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
AGENDA REPORT: Erias
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2027 City of Galt Strategic Plan.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Approval of an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
AGENDA REPORT: Menor
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a NASPO ValuePoint Participating Addendum to use the State of Utah’s Cooperative Contract to cover Cloud Solutions for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System including Implementation, Support and Licensing with Oracle America, Inc; 2) Authorizing the establishment of the Finance ERP Capital Improvement Project; 3) Authorizing appropriation of $854,681 from available fund balance to the Finance ERP project; and 4) Authorizing the Ordering Documents for the one-time system implementation and three year licensing term.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
4. SUBJECT: Revised Draft Speed Control Program Guidelines.
AGENDA REPORT: Griffin
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive revised speed control program guidelines and provide direction to staff.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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.