Bonnie Rodriguez, Mayor
Tim Reed, Vice Mayor
Mathew Pratton, Council Member
Paul Sandhu, Council Member
Shawn Farmer, Council Member
Tina Hubert, City Clerk
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney
Chris Erias, 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
Trung Trinh, Interim Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, 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:
1. Roll Call: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, Rodriguez
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay Statement
B. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
C. PRESENTATION(S)
D. 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.
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E. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
F. 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 January 7, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 7, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Execute an Easement Release Agreement with Parker Industrial Center, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement Release Agreement with Parker Industrial Center, LLC.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Liberty Ranch Village 3 (Exempt Per CEQA §15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the Final Map for Liberty Ranch Village 3 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with 510 LR Development LLC (Subdivider) and the filing and recordation thereof.
5. SUBJECT: Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Liberty Ranch Village 4 (Exempt Per CEQA §15182).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the Final Map for Liberty Ranch Village 4 and authorizing the filing and recordation thereof; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with 510 LR Development LLC (Subdivider) and the filing and recordation thereof.
6. SUBJECT: Approve Land Dedication in Fee Title from Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc. for two parcels of land in the Cardoso II subdivision.
7. SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.12.020 Relating to Council Salaries and Benefits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-13 amending Section 2.12.020 of the Galt Municipal Code to update City Council salaries as introduced at the regular City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of the Side Letter Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 Regarding the Use of Security Cameras and Fleet Telematics Systems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Side Letter Agreement between the City of Galt and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 39, clarifying the use of security cameras on City premises and Fleet Telematics Systems in City vehicles.
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9. SUBJECT: Capitol-to-Capitol Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Mayor Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Reed, and Council Member Sandhu to participate in the Capitol-to-Capitol (Cap-to-Cap) program in Washington, D.C., April 18 – 22, 2026.
10. SUBJECT: Introduce an Ordinance Repealing and Readopting Chapter 15.28 of the Galt Municipal Code Relating to Buildings and Construction and Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (CEQA Exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and waive the first reading (by title only) of an `Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Galt repealing and readopting Chapter 15.28 of the Galt Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Construction and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code, including local amendments.
11. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending November 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending November 2025.
12. SUBJECT: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with CDWG for Office 365 and related services under the Riverside County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
G. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
H. REGULAR CALENDAR
I. COMMUNICATION
J. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
K. COMMENTS BY STAFF
L. 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.