CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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 6:00 pm. Council Members present: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, and Rodriguez.
Staff Members present: City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Assistant City Manager Mendes, Community Development Director Carloni, Human Resources Director Coby, Information Technology Director Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Interim Public Works Director Trinh. Absent: Finance Director Menor.
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: None.
PRESENTATION(S): None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Clerk announced that members of the public could address the City Council on non-agenda items via the procedures identified on the agenda. She stated no discussion or action would be taken on any item that was not listed on the agenda. Public comments would be subject to the customary five-minute time limit; however, consistent with the City Council Procedural Guidelines, the Mayor reserved the right to shorten the time limit for speakers to ensure efficient and timely completion of all City business listed on the agenda.
Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Reed attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority Board of Directors meeting on January
7. Farmer attended the Officer Tonn ceremony on January 15. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meetings on December 18, 2025 and on January 15, 2026.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Sandhu pulled Item F7.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 12 except Item No. F7 which was pulled for discussion.
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.
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3. SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Execute an Easement Release Agreement with Parker Industrial Center, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 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 Resolution No. 2026-02: 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 Resolution No. 2026-03: 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 Resolution No. 2026-04 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.
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 Resolution No. 2026-05 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.
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 Ordinance 2026-01 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 2026-01 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.
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12. SUBJECT: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 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.
Harry Wensel spoke about Item J12.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
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.
Sandhu pulled the item so a separate motion could be made.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Pratton, adopting Ordinance No. 2025-13 was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote. Dissenting: Sandhu.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR: None.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Trinh gave an update on the opening of Marengo Road.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Thanked Trung for the update. Spoke about the Night to Shine event at Horizon Church on February 13.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Thanked the police chief for the Officer Tonn Memorial event. Said he attended the Planning Commission meeting and he congratulated the new Chair, Michaela Johnson.
COUNCIL MEMBER 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 FARMER: Thanked the public who attended the meeting. He spoke about Phyllis Johnson who recently passed away. He thanked Public Works and Parks and Recreation for their efforts with the litter abatement work.
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MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Attended the Kevin Tonn Memorial events. Said she attended the Veterans of Galt Group event last Saturday and encouraged the public to thank the Veterans for their service. She also spoke about Phyllis Johnson. She also thanked staff for their clean-up efforts.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:26 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk