CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, June 16, 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 6:04 pm. Council Members present: Reed, Pratton, Sandhu, Farmer, and Rodriguez.
Staff Members present: City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, 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. Absent: Assistant City Manager Mendes 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: Rodriguez asked to move Item H1 to after the Consent items and she asked to pull Item J1 from the agenda. City Council agreed.
PRESENTATION(S):
1. SUBJECT: Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District – Annual Report.
Luz Maria Robles, Public Information Officer, gave the presentation.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Student Member Appointments and Administering the Oath of Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the student member appointments selected by the Galt Youth Commission adult mentors and administer the oath of office.
Hubert gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Farmer, appointing Kaitlyn Cullers, Owen Pennington, Caitlynn Camacho, Emely Arellano, Rosemary Romine, Liliana Guitierrez, Owen Ziemer, and Shabaz Bajwa, to the Galt Youth Commission was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Annual Report to City Council.
Members of the Galt Youth Commission 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.
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Ken Lee spoke about items throughout the city.
Mathew Adams spoke about graffiti ordinance.
Gene Davenport spoke about speaker time limits.
Chris Brossman spoke about speaker time limits.
Kelli Hockenson spoke bout graffiti laws.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority meeting on June 3, the Sacramento Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting on June 3, and the Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council meeting on June 5. Sandhu attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting on June 14 and the South Sacramento Conservation Agency Joint Powers Authority meeting on June 15.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item F5.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 8.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending June 2, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 2, 2026.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-
27. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-49 providing for the levy of the special tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 (Public Services) for FY2026-27.
4. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-
27. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50 providing for the levy of the special tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Public Services) for FY2026-27.
6. SUBJECT: Second Reading to Adopt the Single-Family Residential Objective Design Standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 2026-03 of the City Council of the City of Galt, California, Amending Galt Municipal Code Title 18, Galt Development Code section 18.16.055 related to Residential Design Standards.
7. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending May 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending May 2026.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-51; 1) Approving corrections to the FY2026- 27 SB1 Project List; and 2) Appropriating an additional funding amount of $26,638 from the Gas Tax – Maintenance Fund (Fund 002) to the Transportation Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #57I.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, the consent calendar was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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CONSENT:
5. SUBJECT: Award of contract for Custodial Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-52: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Olympic Cleaning Service in the amount of $264,235 for Custodial Services for three years; 2) Authorizing a 10% contingency in the amount of $26,423; 3) Authorizing a budget amendment to increase the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Public Works budget by $94,036; 4) Appropriating $94,036 from the General Fund (Fund 001) available fund balance to the FY2026-27 Public Works professional services account; 5) Authorizing the Interim Public Works Director to execute amendments within the approved contingency; and 6) Authorizing the City Manager to approve up to three one-year contract extensions.
Farmer pulled item for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, adopting Resolution No. 2026-52 requiring that any extension beyond the initial three-year period be returned to City Council for approval was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Approval of the Permit Services Supervisor and Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Classifications and Salary Ranges, and Updates to the Personnel Manual.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-53 establishing the Permit Services Supervisor and Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations classifications and corresponding salary ranges, and approve the updated personnel manual.
Cobey gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Reed, adopting Resolution No. 2026-53 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget and Related Items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and receive comments. Upon closing the public hearing, adopt a Resolution No. 2026-54: (1) Approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Budget; (2) Approving the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-27 – 2030-31; (3) Approving the FY2026-27 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit; and (4) Approving the Master Fee Schedule, adjusting the Amount of User Fees and Regulatory Fees for Public Services.
Menor introduced Deputy Finance Director, Carlos Solorio, who gave the presentation.
Chris Brossman spoke about the item.
Ken Lee spoke about the item.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Rodriguez, adopting Resolution No. 2026-54 was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
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2. SUBJECT: Required Public Hearing and Reporting on City of Galt Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Receive presentation; 2) Open public hearing to receive comments; 3) Close the public hearing.
Cobey introduced Human Resources Analyst, Rachelle Jennings, who gave the presentation.
Rodriguez opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comment, Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
COMMUNICATION: Hubert reminded everyone the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting was cancelled.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT:
Item was pulled from agenda.
1. SUBJECT: Public Speaker Time Limit.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction regarding amendments to the City Council’s Procedural Guidelines to 1) Reduce the individual public speaking time from five minutes to three minutes for public comment; and/or 2) Establish a reasonable aggregate public comment time for each agenda item or subject matter.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis gave an update on upcoming events. Erias thanked the Finance Department and the Directors for their hard work on the budget and he said he appreciated how much confidence City Council has in the staff. He said Fritz Buchman was now the official Public Works Director and no longer interim.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR REED: Assisted the California League of Cities with bringing in applications for the Helen Putnam award for public safety. He met with Congresswoman Doris Matsui to discuss concerns throughout the city. He said he attended the Officer Grewal sign unveiling and a Helping Hands Director meeting. He said he appreciated staff’s work on the budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: No comments.
COUNCIL MEMBER SANDHU: He thanked staff and the public for their comments. He asked to bring back his discretionary funds at the next council meeting for the Galt Junior Hawks youth football and cheer program and the Liberty Ranch High School Athletic Boosters.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Asked about the State Revolving Fund loans (SRF) 1 and 2 line items being combined and when the payoff date for the SRF 1 would occur. He thanked all staff involved with the budget.
He asked about clarification of the municipal code regarding graffiti and free speech. He thanked all departments involved with the upcoming IDC events. He said the community lost long-time local Sidney Johnston.
MAYOR RODRIGUEZ: Said she also met with Congresswoman Doris Matsui and said the City received a grant from her office for an upcoming project. She thanked staff for their work on the budget.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:06 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk