CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, February 3, 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 5:30 pm. Council Members present: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, and Rodriguez.
Staff members present: City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, and City Manager Erias.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54956.8) Properties: 1050 Walnut Avenue, Galt, CA and 208 A Street, Galt, CA Agency negotiator: Chris Erias
Negotiating parties: Cosumnes CSD
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:00 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
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, Finance Director Menor, Human Resources Director Coby, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Interim Public Works Director Trinh. Absent: Information Technology Director Mort.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited by BSA Troop 555, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Certificate of Recognition – Kyra Titus – Eagle Scout.
Mayor Rodriguez presented the Certificate of Recognition.
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.
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Tara Wilson asked about installation of stop signs.
Ken Lee spoke about items throughout the city.
MaryBeth Ospital and Riley Gavels, Cal Waste, presented the 2025 Cal Waste Recycle Recognition Awards to Dry Creek Liquors, Pizza Guys, and Cordon Bleu.
Chris Brossman spoke about the Flock camera system.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Reed attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board of Directors meeting on January
22. Pratton attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on January 21. Sandhu attended the Galt Public Safety Committee meeting on January 26. Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on February 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 4.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending January 20, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending January 20, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Gym Equipment Purchases and Appropriation Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 1) Appropriating $22,000 from the General Fund (Fund 001) available fund balance to the Police Department Capital account and authorizing the use of those funds for the purchase of gym equipment for use in the Police Department gym and 2) Authorizing the reimbursement of up to $22,000 from the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) to the General Fund reserves for the purchase of gym equipment for use in the Police Department gym.
4. SUBJECT: Kost Road Improvements at UPRR Crossing, CIP 523D, Budget Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 authorizing the City Manager to 1) Appropriate $15,890.30 from the Transportation Development Act Fund (Fund 009); 2) Appropriate $220,420.02 from the Intergovernmental Streets Fund (Fund 010) through a grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments community design program via the Regional Surface Transportation Program; and 3) Appropriate $30,001.00 from Measure A (Fund 029) for the Kost Improvement at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Capital Improvement (Project (CIP 523D).
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance No. 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: 1) Open hearing to receive comments; 2) Close public hearing; 3) Adopt Ordinance No. 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 the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (CEQA Exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)).
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Carloni introduced Fire Marshal Lantz Rey who gave the presentation.
Rodriguez opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, adopting Ordinance 2026-01 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Temporary Amendment to Development Impact Fee Program for Infill Residential and Multifamily Developments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 authorizing the initiation of an amendment to the City’s development impact fee program, reducing certain fees for qualifying new infill residential and multifamily developments within the city limits of Galt.
Mendes gave the presentation.
Written public comment received from Aaron Ross, Fieldstone Communities.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2026-09 ensuring multi-family projects only consist of rental products was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Identify Preferred Model for the Countywide Homeless and Housing System Partnership.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Sacramento County and Mosaic Solutions’ “Recommended Option” to establish the new Continuum of Care Board to oversee various countywide homeless and housing programs.
Carloni introduced Emily Halcon, Director, Department of Homeless Services and Housing for Sacramento County, who gave the presentation.
Chris Brossman spoke about the item.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Farmer, approving the “Recommended Option” to establish the new Continuum of Care Board to oversee various countywide homeless and housing programs 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 Winter Bird Festival and he thanked the sponsors. Carloni spoke about the upcoming Planning Commission meeting on February 12. Kalinowski gave an update on the new Galt Police Foundation.
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COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Attended a local meeting with Senator Niello on January 30, said he stopped by the last senior Bingo event and he said he would try and attend the Winter Bird Festival.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Said he was looking forward to the upcoming Planning Commission meeting and he thanked the Coffee Shop for inviting Senator Niello.
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 Chamber of Commerce for facilitating the Senator Niello meeting. Said he appreciated the City staff trying to combat the illegal food vendors and he thanked the Public Works Department for the curb painting and reflector installation. Said he appreciated the City being proactive regarding the E-bike issues. Asked about having a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the City Council regarding the City’s design standards.
MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Thanked city staff for the curb reflectors. Said she attended a presentation at Dry Creek Oaks and she said staff did a phenomenal job handling the situation. Said she was excited to hear about the new Galt Police Foundation and she said she also attended the Senator Niello meeting.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk