CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 5, 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 5:32 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) 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
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which time the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 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, Finance Director Menor, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Interim Public Works Director Buchman. Absent: Community Development Director Carloni, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Director Mort and Parks and Recreation Director Solis.
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):
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Special Sponsorship Program Preview Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Jackie Garcia, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, gave the presentation.
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2. SUBJECT; Galt Youth Commission Funding Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide direction regarding the funding request by the Galt Youth Commission.
Youth Commissioners Oliveros Rivera, Diaz, and John, gave the presentation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, awarding the Galt Youth Commission $2,500 for FY 25/26 and establishing a committees and commission account appropriating $2,500 each to the Galt Youth Commission, Commission on Aging, and Beautification Committee commencing FY 26/27 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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.
Gale Webber, L’Chayim, distributed homemade neck coolers to the Parks and Recreation Department.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Reed attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board of Directors meeting on April 23 and the Cosumnes Services District (CSD) 2x2 meeting on April 30. Pratton attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of Directors meeting on April 23, the local CAPS luncheon on April 23, and the Helping One Woman ribbon cutting ceremony on April 23. Sandhu attended the CSD 2x2 meeting on April 30. Farmer attended the Galt Youth Commission meeting on May 4.
1. SUBJECT: Capital to Capital 2026 – Sandhu, Reed, Rodriguez.
Sandhu, Reed, and Rodriguez gave a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Reed pulled Items K5 and K7.
Farmer pulled Item K9
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 10 except Items 5, 7, and 9, which were pulled for discussion.
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 Resolution No. 2026-19 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.
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4. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 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.
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 Resolution No. 2026-21 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.
8. SUBJECT: 2026 Primary Municipal Election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 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.
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.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Sandhu, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
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 Resolution No. 2026-23: 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.
Reed pulled item for further clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2026-23 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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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 Resolution No. 2026-24: 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.
Reed pulled item for further clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2026-24 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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.
Farmer pulled item for further clarification.
Ken Lee spoke about the item.
Kat Seabolt, Galt Chamber, spoke about the item.
Joan Werblun spoke about the item.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Farmer, authorizing 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, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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.
Sandhu appointed Lynyonn Cotton Smith to the Public Safety Committee with a remaining term ending December 2026.
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CITY TREASURER:
2. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 26 and City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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.
Farrell gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Pratton, accepting the Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending March 2026 and the City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Garcia said the waterslide ribbon cutting was May 23 and she said the new activity guide would be published in June. Garcia also gave an update on the recent Saturday Market. Kalinowski gave an update on the upcoming Harminder Grewal freeway sign unveiling. Erias thanked staff and City Council who attended CAP-to-CAP and said he received verification of some grant funding for the city.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Thanked Parks and Recreation for the Saturday Market. He said he enjoyed seeing all the kids participating in the Makers Market event. He said he attended the Galt Police Department volunteer luncheon.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: None.
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: Said the Saturday Market was great and well attended. He said the Makers Market was phenomenal and he thanked Roesnspie and Johnson and the City for hosting the event. He thanked Parks and Recreation for their work on the city’s landscaping. He said he was told to pass on a praise to the Public Works Department for their booth at the Saturday Market.
MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Asked about attaching contracts to the staff reports. She asked about reviewing the development ordinance. Staff noted the verbiage was within the City’s noise ordinance and agreed to distribute the ordinance to City Council for review and City Council would decide if they want to bring back the ordinance for discussion. She said the Markers Market was phenomenal. She said she had an acquaintance say this past Saturday Market was one of the best vendor events from the past three years.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk