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
Fritz Buchman, Interim Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 PM OPEN SESSION: 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:
Roll Call: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, Rodriguez
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54956.8) Property: 10059 Twin Cities Road, Galt, CA 95632
APN: 14-0010-053-0000
Agency negotiator: Chris Erias
Negotiating parties: T-Mobile USA
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, Rodriguez
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay Statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
H. PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Special Sponsorship Program Preview Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
2. SUBJECT; Galt Youth Commission Funding Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide direction regarding the funding request by the Galt Youth Commission.
I. 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.
J. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
1. SUBJECT: Capital to Capital 2026 – Sandhu, Reed, Rodriguez.
K. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 10 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 April 23, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending April 23, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Lease Amendment with California Department of General Services for Warehouse Space at 140 Enterprise Court in the City of Galt Extending the Term Through May 31, 2028.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease amendment with the California Department of General Services (DGS) for warehouse space at 140 Enterprise Court in the City of Galt.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution; 1) Approving the SB1 2026-27 Project List; and 2) Appropriating $707,493.03 from the Gas Tax – Maintenance Fund (002) to the Transportation Capital Improvement Project #57I.
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5. SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the Walker Community Park Phase 2A Project (CIP 625A) and Award of Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Imagecon, Inc. in the amount of $6,422,018.41 for the Walker Community Park Phase 2A Capital Improvement Project (CIP 625A); 2) Authorizing inclusion of Additive Alternates 1 and 3 for an additional amount of $175.708.00; 3) Authorizing a 10% construction contract contingency in the amount of $659,772.64; 4) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Roebbelen Construction Management Services, Inc. for construction management and inspection services in the amount of $315,945; 5) Authorizing a 10% construction management and inspection contingency in the amount of $31,594.50; 6) Appropriating $181,015.05 from the Citywide Impact Fee Fund (Fund 011) and $2,500,000.00 from the Parks Impact Fee Fund (Fund 012) to CIP 625A; and 7) Authorizing the Interim Public Works Director to execute contract change orders and amendments within the approved contingencies, accept the improvements, and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
6. SUBJECT: Lease Agreement with Storer Transit Systems, Inc. for Warehouse Space at 140 Enterprise Court in the City of Galt from July 1, 2026, Through May 31, 2028.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Storer Transit Systems, Inc. for warehouse space at 140 Enterprise Court in the City of Galt (City) from July 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028.
7. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Gun Range Expansion Project (CIP 624C) and the East Gun Range Improvement Project (CIP 521Q).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Westcon Construction Corporation in the amount of $1,128,749.60 for the Gun Range Expansion Project, (CIP 624C) and the East Gun Range Improvement Project (CIP 521Q), with a 10% contingency in the amount of $112,874.96; 2) Appropriating $41,932.56 to 624C from the Firing Range Fund (Fund 008); and 3) Authorizing the Interim Public Works Director to execute contract change orders and task orders within the approved contingency, accept the improvements, and issue a Notice of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the work.
8. SUBJECT: 2026 Primary Municipal Election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution calling a Primary Municipal Election and requesting the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County to consolidate the Primary Municipal Election with the General Election held on November 3, 2026, pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
9. SUBJECT: Legislative Update and Letters of Opposition to Assembly Bill 2315 and Assembly Bill 1679.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit letters, on behalf of the City of Galt and in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, opposing Assembly Bill 2315 and Assembly Bill 1679, based on concerns related to loss of local control, increased administrative burden, unfunded state mandates, and potential impacts to neighborhoods and existing businesses.
10. SUBJECT: Legislative Update and Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 802.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit a letter, on behalf of the City of Galt and in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in opposition to Senate Bill 802, due to its significant adverse impacts on local control, fiscal autonomy, and the City of Galt’s ability to effectively address housing and homelessness within its jurisdiction.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
L. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
M. REGULAR CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Public Safety Appointment.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Member Sandhu appoint a community member to the Public Safety Committee to fill a vacant position and remaining term ending December 2026.
CITY TREASURER:
2. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 26 and City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
AGENDA REPORT: Farrell
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion the Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 2026 and Approve the City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as presented.
N. COMMUNICATION
O. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
P. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Q. 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 $500 (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.