CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
ANTHONY PESCETTI COMMUNITY ROOM
455 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair J. Selby.
Committee Members present were: Chair J. Selby, Vice Chair C. Schamber, J. Hubert, G. Sauter and Non-Voting Member – P. Sandhu.
Absent: None.
Staff Members present were: Police Chief Kalinowski, Executive Assistant Wendy Masters and Public Works Interim Director Trung Trinh.
We pledged allegiance to the American Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. A resident of the Dry Creek Oaks 55+ housing development discussed her concerns with the intersection at Boessow Road and Carillion Blvd. She suggested a flashing red light be installed at the future stop sign. Public Works Interim Director Trung Trinh discussed this topic and met with the resident after the meeting.
PRESENTATION:
1. Galt Police Department Annual Report – presented by Chief Kalinowski.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting.
Motion to approve by Vice Chair C. Schamber and seconded by G. Sauter Approved with a vote of 4-0.
2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair.
Chair J. Selby nominated Vice Chair C. Schamber as Chair.
J. Hubert seconded.
Approved with a vote of 4-0.
C. Schamber is the new Chair.
Vice Chair C. Schamber nominated Chair J. Selby as Vice Chair.
G. Sauter seconded.
Approved with a vote of 4-0.
J. Selby is the new Vice Chair.
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3. Military Equipment Use Report.
Chief Kalinowski discussed.
Vice Chair J. Selby motioned to receive and file.
J. Hubert seconded.
Approved with a vote 4-0.
4. Carillion extension and intersection at Carillion and Boessow.
Public Works Interim Director Trung Trinh discussed. Stop signs to be installed at the intersection on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Vice Chair J. Selby motioned to receive and file.
G. Sauter seconded.
Approved with a vote 4-0.
5. Student safety and traffic concerns at the following crosswalks:
Lincoln Way, Lincoln Way at A Street, A Street.
The crosswalks need to be continually monitored by school officials to keep students safe while going to and from the Galt High School and to keep the traffic flow from getting too congested. Chief Kalinowski will follow up with the school district.
Vice Chair J. Selby motioned to receive and file.
J. Hubert seconded.
Approved with a vote 4-0.
UPDATES: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
COMMENTS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Non-Voting Member Paul Sandhu stated concerns regarding the food vendor(s) that are setting up and selling food on the side of the road just north of Twin Cities Road.
A discussion followed. Due to the location, this area is not within the City of Galt’s jurisdiction.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, Chair C. Schamber adjourned the meeting at 6:54 PM.
Vice Chair J. Selby motioned to receive and file.
J. Hubert seconded.
Approved with a vote of 4-0.
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – SPECIAL MEETING Minutes prepared by Wendy Masters, Executive Assistant.