CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, April 7, 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, Finance Director Menor, Human Resources Director Coby, Parks and Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Interim Public Works Director Buchman.
Absent: Information Technology Director Mort.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
Erias introduced the new Interim Public Works Director, Fritz Buchman.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: California Department of Water Resources – Chelsea Spier, Region Coordinator.
Chelsea Spier, Region Coordinator, gave the report.
Bob Wilson spoke about the item.
Gavin Voyne spoke about the item.
2. SUBJECT: Measure R Citizens’ Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report – Police Department.
Paul Harvey, Chair, gave the report.
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 items throughout the city.
Amy Fesnock, Cosumnes River Preserve, spoke about the Galt Branding initiative.
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Carol Smith spoke about the Fairway Oaks Development.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on March 26, the Planning Commission Joint Meeting with City Council on March 30, and the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting on April 1. Sandhu attended the Planning Commission Joint Meeting with City Council on March 30 and the Public Safety Committee on March 23. Farmer attended the Planning Commission Joint Meeting with City Council on March 30 and the Galt Youth Commission meeting on April 6. Rodriguez attended the Planning Commission Joint Meeting with City Council on March 30 and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee on April 6.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 6.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending March 23, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 23, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Military Equipment Use – Annual Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the written annual report related to the Military Equipment Use by the Galt Police Department.
4. SUBJECT: City of Galt Routine Maintenance Agreement Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16 approving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) for the City of Galt Routine Maintenance Agreement Project (RMA).
5. SUBJECT: Funding Increase for Development Support.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 authorizing the appropriation of an additional $250,000 from the Plan Check Engineering Fee revenues to the General Fund reimbursable expense account (Fund 001) for Development Support.
6. SUBJECT: National Fitness Campaign Grant Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 accepting the 2026 Healthy Cities Grant from the National Fitness Campaign in the amount of $35,000 for the future installation and activation of an outdoor Fitness Studio
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Pratton, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR: None.
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COMMUNICATION: Hubert reminded everyone the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting was cancelled due to CAP-to-CAP.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
1. SUBJECT: Sacramento Homeless and Housing Board Representative.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a City Council member as a representative on the Sacramento Homeless and Housing Board.
Hubert gave the report.
City Council agreed to table the item until further clarification was received.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis said the ribbon cutting for the new waterslide was Saturday, May 23. Mendes said the outreach efforts had begun regarding the branding initiative.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Gave praise to the Galt Police Department officers who go above and beyond their regular assigned duties. He said he visited the Galt Market and thanked the department for their efforts for organizing a well-attended event. He spoke about the timing of emergency vehicles to 911 calls within the City of Galt. City Council agreed for staff to schedule recurring 2x2 meetings and to speak with Cosumnes Fire Department at their upcoming presentation to City Council. City Council also agreed for the Cosumnes River Preserve to provide a presentation.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Attended the Saturday Market and congratulated the department for their hard work putting the event together. He said he attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority luncheon on March 19, the first branding initiative meeting, and the Helping Hands general meeting.
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. He welcomed and congratulated Fritz Buchman.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Attended the Saturday Market and he told the departments to thank all staff who helped coordinate the event and also the staff who helped clean up after the event. He said Congresswoman Matsui, Don Nottoli, and Mikey Hothi also attended the Saturday Market. He thanked and welcomed Fritz Buchman and he thanked Trung Trinh for temporarily filling the position. He thanked the police department for the E-bike enforcement.
MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Attended the Commission on Aging meeting and said there were a lot of ideas out there for seniors. She said she also attended the Saturday Market and liked the fact the local merchants were involved. She asked about rules for motorized scooters. She welcomed Fritz Buchman.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:37 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk