City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · October 1, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer,
Vandenburg, and Sandhu.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio,
Information Technology Manager Mort, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent:
Interim Finance Director Saunders, Interim Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources
Director Cobey, 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:
PRESENTATION(S): None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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. Live 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.
Written public comment received from Ron regarding railroad quiet zones.
Tim Reed gave a Public Safety Committee update.
Michael Little, Galt Police Officers Association, spoke about the Code Compliance Supervisor position.
Jerry Sauter spoke about the street closures throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Lozano attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors
meeting on September 19. Papineau attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission
meeting on September 18. Sandhu attended the City Selection Committee of Sacramento County on September
26.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 5.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending September 18, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 18, 2024.
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2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024 as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase Agreement for Fuel Delivery.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-88 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a sub-contract to the master purchase agreement between the Sacramento Area Council of Government
(SACOG) and Hunt & Sons, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of fuel and lubricants.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Lozano, approving the consent calendar was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the City’s Intention to Transition from At-Large to
District-Based Elections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Galt, California,
declaring its Intention to Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections.
Splendorio gave the report.
Jerry Sauter opposed district elections.
Tim Reed opposed district elections.
Bonnie Rodriguez opposed district elections but did not want city to fight the lawsuit.
Phyllis Johnson asked about districts at the Federal level.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Papineau, seconded by Vandenburg, adopting Resolution No. 2024-89
was approved by a 4-1 roll call vote. Dissenting: Farmer.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities
District No. 2020-1 for Elliott Ranch.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-90 declaring the intention of the City
Council of the City of Galt, California, with respect to Annexation No. 8 (the “Annexation”) into the City
of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (“District”).
Griffin gave the report.
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AGENDA: Upon a motion by Vandenburg, seconded by Lozano, adopting Resolution No. 2024-90
was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Griffin gave an update on capital projects. Kalinowski reminded council of
tomorrow’s Coffee with a Cop event.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR LOZANO: Said he and Planning Commissioner Hood would be participating in the upcoming
Cal Cities City Political Action Committee corn hole tournament. He reminded everyone of the Trunk or Event
in Old Town at the end of the month.
COUNCIL MEMBER PAPINEAU: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARMER: Farmer asked about road closures. He thanked Parks and Recreation for the
landscaping at City Hall. He asked about cleaning up the garbage at Lower Sacramento Road, San Joaquin
County.
COUNCIL MEMBER VANDENBURG: Commented about the C Street timeline.
MAYOR SANDHU: He thanked staff for the reports and their hard work and he thanked the public for their
comments and those who attended the meeting. Said he attended the Old Town Dinner Dance and he thanked the
Chamber and Council Member Farmer for their help with the event.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:11 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Paul Sandhu, Mayor Chris Erias, Interim City Manager
Rich Lozano, Vice Mayor
Shawn Farmer, Council Member Amie Mendes, Interim Community Development
Jay Vandenburg, Council Member Director
Kevin Papineau, Council Member Vacant, Economic Development Director
Matt Boring, Finance Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer
[GALT] Tricia Cobey, Human Resources Director
Rodney Mort, Information Technology Director
Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney Brian Kalinowski, Police Chief
John Griffin, Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 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.
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) Listen to the meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87810240394 (Webinar ID: 878 1024 0394).
4) Listen to the meeting via phone at (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 878 1024 0394).
5) Submit a written public comment prior to the meeting: Public comments submitted to pubcom@cityofgalt.org
by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official minutes, and
posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg, Sandhu
B. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Lozano, Papineau, Farmer, Vandenburg, Sandhu
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
D. PRESENTATION(S)
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E. 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.
F. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
G. INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR: It is recommended that Items 1 through 5 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 September 18, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending September 18,
2024.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Treasurer’s Report for period ending August 2024 as
submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase Agreement for Fuel Delivery.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
sub-contract to the master purchase agreement between the Sacramento Area Council of
Government (SACOG) and Hunt & Sons, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of fuel and
lubricants.
5. SUBJECT: Cancellation of November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the November 5, 2024, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
H. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
I. REGULAR CALENDAR:
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
1. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the City’s Intention to Transition from At-Large
to District-Based Elections.
AGENDA REPORT: Splendorio
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Galt,
California, Declaring its Intention to Transition from At-Large to District-Based Elections.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory into Community
Facilities District No. 2020-1 for Elliott Ranch.
AGENDA REPORT: Griffin
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution declaring the intention of the City Council
of the City of Galt, California, with respect to Annexation No. 8 (the “Annexation”) into the
City of Galt Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Public Services) (“District”).
J. COMMUNICATION
K. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
L. COMMENTS BY STAFF
M. 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
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