City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · April 1, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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 4:30 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, and
Rodriguez. Absent: Farmer
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert and Interim City Attorney Splendorio.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Chris Erias, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:09 pm at which time
the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, and
Rodriguez. Absent: Farmer
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio, Interim
Community Development Director Mendes, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information Technology Manager
Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski and Public Works Director Griffin. Absent:
Interim Finance Director Saunders.
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: Erias asked to pull Item No. L1. City Council
agreed.
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PRESENTATION(S):
1. Code Enforcement Presentation – Guidotti
Guidotti gave presentation regarding the purpose of Galt Municipal Code Section 8.20.110.
Written public comment received from BH supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Sheri Jasso supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Jill Laurenzi supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Michael Boers supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Kati Flores supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Rachel D supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Joe Bitondo supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Mark Gedney opposing the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Pam Williams expressing her thoughts on the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Melissa Honey supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Richard Lindroth supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Pai Schomburg supporting the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from 20+ Years Galt Residents expressing their thoughts on the current
ordinance.
Written public comment received from Roy and Laura Sumner opposing the current ordinance.
Written public comment received from Paige Lampson supporting the current ordinance.
Rich Lozano supported the current ordinance.
David Givens expressed his thoughts regarding the current ordinance.
David Bruckner opposed the current ordinance.
Keith Jones supported the current ordinance.
David Darchuck opposed the current ordinance.
Richard Jones opposed the current ordinance.
Greg Davidson supported the current ordinance.
Robert Harper opposed the current ordinance.
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Cody McMillan opposed the current ordinance.
Casandra Gonzalez opposed the current ordinance.
Efrain Gonzalez opposed the current ordinance.
Becky Roenspie expressed her thoughts regarding the current ordinance.
Konnie Baker opposed the current ordinance.
Jeff Hood supported the current ordinance.
City Council asked the item be brought back as a future item for discussion.
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.
Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: Pratton attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board of
Directors meeting on March 27. Rodriguez attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)
Board of Directors meeting on March 20.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: 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 March 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 20, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Kimley Horn Agreement for Consultant Services – Simmerhorn
Commercial Traffic Study.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 1) Appropriating $40,000 from the
General Fund; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
for Consultant Services with Kimley Horn for the Simmerhorn Commercial Traffic Study; 3) Authorizing
a contingency of $10,000 for this study; and 4) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute
amendments to the consulting agreement within the approved contingency.
4. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 (Exempt
from CEQA Under Government Code Section 65400).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing
Progress Report for 2024 and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and
Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in
accordance with Government Code §65400.
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5. SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance adding Section 2.50.050 to Chapter 2.50 of the Galt Municipal Code
Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling Elections within the
Districts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 adding section 2.50.050 to Chapter 2.50
of the Galt Municipal Code Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and
Scheduling Elections within the Districts.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Rodriguez, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Farmer
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Authorized Old Town Parade Route.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review current Old Town Parade route, proposed updated route, and
provide direction to staff.
City Council agreed to move item to a future council meeting.
2. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Section 9.38.120 A(1) Relating to Insurance Requirements for Special
Events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the first reading, by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-
05 to repeal and replace Section 9.38120 A(1) (Insurance Requirements) of the City of Galt Municipal
Code.
Solis gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, introducing Ordinance No. 2025-05, was
approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. Absent: Farmer
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis thanked the Commission on Aging for donating chairs to the fitness program.
He reminded everyone of the upcoming Saturday Market. Mendes gave an update on upcoming events. Erias
gave an update on staff vacancies.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER PRATTON: Nothing.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked the community members for their public comments. He thanked the
staff for their hard work and reminded everyone of the free compost.
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COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked the public for their comments. Said she appreciated staff for
working with her.
MAYOR FARMER: Absent.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
Shawn Farmer, Mayor Chris Erias, Interim City Manager
Paul Sandhu, Vice Mayor Amie Mendes, Assistant City Manager
Mathew Pratton, Council Member
Tim Reed, Council Member Vacant, Community Development Director
Bonnie Rodriguez, Council Member Vacant, Economic Development Director
Carly Saunders, Interim Finance Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk Tricia Cobey, Human Resources Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer 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, APRIL 1, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 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
pubcom@cityofgalt.org by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Comments will be distributed to City Council,
made part of the official minutes, and posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Email/written
comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer
B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Chris Erias, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Department Civilians Association (GPDCA)
Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
Galt Public Service Unit (GPSU)
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Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
D. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
E. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
1. Roll Call: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez, Farmer
2. Silent prayer
3. Flag Salute
4. Replay statement
F. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
G. PRESENTATION(S):
1. Code Enforcement Presentation – Guidotti
H. 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.
I. REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
J. 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 March 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending March 20,
2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Kimley Horn Agreement for Consultant Services –
Simmerhorn Commercial Traffic Study.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: 1) Appropriating $40,000 from the
General Fund; 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement for Consultant Services with Kimley Horn for the Simmerhorn Commercial
Traffic Study; 3) Authorizing a contingency of $10,000 for this study; and 4) Authorizing the
Director of Public Works to execute amendments to the consulting agreement within the
approved contingency.
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4. SUBJECT: Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2024
(Exempt from CEQA Under Government Code Section 65400).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept the Annual 2030 Galt General Plan and
Housing Progress Report for 2024 and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office
of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) in accordance with Government Code §65400.
5. SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance adding Section 2.50.050 to Chapter 2.50 of the Galt Municipal
Code Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District Boundaries, and Scheduling
Elections within the Districts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 adding section 2.50.050 to
Chapter 2.50 of the Galt Municipal Code Establishing By-District Elections, Defining District
Boundaries, and Scheduling Elections within the Districts .
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: City of Galt Authorized Old Town Parade Route.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review current Old Town Parade route, proposed updated
route, and provide direction to staff.
2. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Section 9.38.120 A(1) Relating to Insurance Requirements
for Special Events.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the first reading, by title only, and introduce an
ordinance to repeal and replace Section 9.38120 A(1) (Insurance Requirements) of the City of
Galt Municipal Code.
M. COMMUNICATION
N. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
O. COMMENTS BY STAFF
P. 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 Friday 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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