CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, May 19, 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, Assistant City Clerk Rodacker, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Assistant City Manager Mendes, Community Development Director Carloni, Finance Director Menor, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Director Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Interim Public Works Director Buchman.
OPENING CEREMONIES – Silent prayer was observed, the flag salute was recited, and the City Clerk read the replay statement.
Rodriguez asked for a 10-minute recess.
Meeting adjourned at 6:01 pm.
Meeting resumed at 6:14 pm.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Rodriguez asked for Items H to be heard before Items G. City Council agreed.
PRESENTATION(S): None.
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 Chinese Heritage month.
Chris Brossman spoke about elections and traffic safety.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on May 11 and the Cities and Schools Together (CAST) meeting on May 11. Farmer attended the CAST meeting on May 11. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting on May 11.
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CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Sandhu pulled Item F3.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 4 except Item 3 which was pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending May 11, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending May 11, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending April 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 2026.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Carillion Boulevard Safety Improvements Projects Contract Award, CIP 521M.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,865,038.70 for the Carillion Boulevard Safety Improvements Project, (#521M), with a 10% contingency in the amount of $286,503.87; and 2) 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.
Sandhu pulled item for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2026-25 was approved by a 3-2 roll call vote. Dissenting: Reed and Farmer.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Countywide Homeless Model.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a City Council member as a representative to the Countywide Homeless Model board.
Carloni introduced Emily Halcon, Director, Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing, who gave the presentation.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, appointing Shawn Farmer as the representative and Tim Reed as the alternate representative to the Countywide Homeless Model Board was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: City of Galt Special Sponsorship Program Preview Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the Special Sponsorship requests for FY 2026/27 and provide direction on the approval of events, monetary amounts and/or in-kind contributions.
Solis gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, approving the events, monetary amounts and/or in-kind contributions as submitted was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Axon In-Car Camera, Body-Worn Camera, and Drone-As-First Responder Purchase and Appropriation Request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 (1) appropriating $1,500,000 from the General Fund (Fund 001) available fund balance to the Police Department capital account (for the purchase of Axon in-car and body-worn cameras, accompanying systems, and Drone as First Responder (DFR) equipment to include contingency) for use by the Police Department, and (2) authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year contract for the Axon services for 1,434, 920 to include: Body worn and in-car camera hardware systems and related software and programming, along with two Skydio drones, associated software and programming.
Kalinowski gave the presentation. He introduced Adam Smith, Axon, and Jackson Butler, Skydio, who answered City Council questions.
Michael Little, President, Galt Police Officers Association, spoke about the item.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2026-26 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Dry Creek West
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 3) Close the public hearing; 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 approving the Addendum to the Dry Creek Oaks Subdivision Project Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”); 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 approving a General Plan Amendment; 6) Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02 of the City Council of the City of Galt Amending the District Zoning Map of the City of Galt for Dry Creek West; 7) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 approving the Tentative Subdivision Map for Dry Creek West; 8) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving Design Review for Dry Creek West; and 9) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Multiple-Family Dwelling, Three or More in the Commercial Zoning District.
Carloni introduced Stacy Schafer, Associate Planner, who gave the presentation.
Rodriguez opened the public hearing.
Schafer introduced Tanner Judkins, Riverland Homes, who answered City Council questions.
After no public comments were received, Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
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ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Reed, adopting Resolutions 2026-27, 2026-28, 2026- 29, 2026-30, 2026-31, and introducing Ordinance No. 2026-02 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
2. SUBJECT: Consideration of No More Gas in Galt Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of Galt Ranch Commercial Development; Consideration of CEQA Findings for, and Approval of, Galt Ranch Commercial Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider resolution to deny No More Gas in Galt’s appeal of Planning Commission approval of Galt Ranch Commercial Development and adopt, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines section 15183, the 15183 Checklist; and, pursuant to that, consider resolutions denying the appeal and approving a Tentative Parcel Map, a Master Site Plan, a Conditional Use Permit for five Drive-Through Restaurants, a Conditional Use Permit for a Master Sign Plan for three freeway-oriented signs, a Conditional Use Permit for a convenience market, a Minor Use Permit for a car wash, and approving Architectural Guidelines
Sandhu stated since he owned property adjacent to this project located at 10684 Simmerhorn, he would be recusing himself from this item.
Farmer stated that although he had no conflict of interest, and though he had no demonstrable bias for or against this project, out of abundance of caution only, and to protect the perceived integrity of this process, he would be reusing himself from this this item.
Rodriguez stated she would be acting as the presiding officer of the hearing. She said the hearing was considered a de novo proceeding and she explained how the meeting would run.
Rodriguez asked if any Council Member should disclose the nature and substance of any information or communication they had received regarding this appeal prior to this hearing, beyond what was included in the packet and was now a part of the appeal materials.
Pratton said he met with Dr. Dalla regarding the project but he said they did not discuss this appeal.
Rodriguez said she met with Dr. Dalla as a member of the No More Gas in Galt but the meeting was before the appeal.
Rodriguez opened the public hearing.
Kristyn Bitz, Principal Planner, gave the presentation. She introduced the City’s Environmental Consultant, Rod Stinson, Vice President, Raney Planning and Management, who discussed the approach that was taken for the CEQA clearance.
The Appellant speakers were asked to present their appeal with an allotted time of 15 minutes.
Splendorio asked the Appellant’s attorney to confirm the address of where to accept service of the written decision. Diane Kindermann provided a business card where the decision would be sent.
Diane Kindermann, Fennemore, and Co-Counsel with Edward Yates, gave the presentation on No More Gas in Galt.
City Council asked for a list of members or at a minimum, where the members reside who belong to No More Gas in Galt.
Dr. Devon Dalla spoke on the item.
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The Applicant was asked to present their position with an allotted time of 15 minutes.
Splendorio asked the applicant to confirm the address of where to accept service of the written decision.
Todd Meyers stated 185 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Todd Meyers, Maverik Convenience Stores, gave the presentation. He introduced Casey Shorrockk, Somach Simmons and Dunn, Maverik’s outside CEQA and land use counsel who provided additional information.
Rodriguez asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on this appeal, who had not spoken already, to please come forward when your name was called. She asked the Assistant City Clerk how many speaker cards were received for the item and Rodacker responded with 21. Rodriguez stated that due to the lateness of the hour, public comment would be limited to two minutes.
The following individuals spoke on the item:
Gale Webber
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association
Paul Salinas, Helping Hand Association
Hector Soto, Sr., Anykine Car Wash
Hector A. Soto
Jacob Wolf
Robert Nelson
Gene Davenport
Antonio Curiel
Antonio Dillard Curiel, II
Randy Bekker
Eric Banks
Maria Soto
Nancy Sandoval
Manuel Sandoval
Liliana Gamboa
Chris Brossman
Ken Lee
Rodriguez asked if the applicant or appellant teams had any further responses or statements with an allotted time of five minutes to speak.
Diane Kindermann, Fennemore, spoke about the item.
Todd Myers, Maverik, spoke about the item.
Casey Shorrockk, Somach Simmons and Dunn, spoke about the item.
Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Reed, denying No More Gas in Galt’s appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of Galt Ranch Commercial Development and approving Resolutions No. 2026-32, 2026-33, 2026-34, 2026-35, 2026-36, 2026-37, 2026-38, and 2026-39 was approved by a 3-0 roll call vote. Absent: Sandhu and Farmer.
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COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Kalinowski spoke about homeless issues around the Sports Complex.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Reminded everyone of the waterslide grand opening. He said he attended the police department’s drone presentation. He asked about steps the city could take to make laws more stringent than state laws.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Asked if the City’s Fourth of July parade would be celebrating the City’s 250th anniversary.
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Absent.
MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Asked about adopting a resolution at the June 2 council meeting declaring Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week. City Council agreed.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk