City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · June 17, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, June 17, 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 5:02 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez,
and 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: Patrick Clark and City Manager Erias
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Stationary Engineers Local 39
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 6:01 pm at which time
the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez,
and Farmer.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Splendorio,
Assistant City Manager Mendes, Finance Director Buchman, Human Resources Director Cobey, Information
Technology Director Mort, Parks and Recreation Director Solis, Police Chief Kalinowski, and Public Works
Director Griffin.
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.
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PRESENTATION(S):
1. 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.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, appointing Savanah Maldonado, Gabrielle
Akers, Sophia Buzo, Estrella Diaz, Armaan John, Trinaty Holden, and Madilyn Dulah to the Galt Youth
Commission was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Hubert administered the oath of office.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Annual Report to City Council.
Members of the Galt Youth Commission gave the report.
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: Sandhu attended the Sacramento Metro Cable Television Commission meeting on June 13 and
the South Sacramento Conservation Agency meeting on June 9.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Rodriguez pulled Item J3.
INFORMATION/CONSENTCALENDAR: Consisting of Items 1 through 8 except Item J3 which was pulled
for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: Receive and File Warrants for period ending June 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 5, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2025-27 providing for the levy of the special tax for
Community Facilities District 2020-1 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
5. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 providing for the levy of the special tax
for Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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6. SUBJECT: Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts Engineer’s Reports, Intention to Levy and Collect
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Set Public Hearings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolutions No. 2025-29, 2025-30, and 2025-31: 1) Declaring the
City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Westside Galt Lighting,
Landscaping, and Maintenance District 1990-02, the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District,
and the Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, respectively; 2) Authorizing publication of public
hearing notices and posting of the Engineer’s Reports for the three City of Galt Landscaping and Lighting
Districts; and 3) Setting July 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM, as the date and time for public hearings for all three
districts.
7. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Accounts Receivable Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 write-off of uncollectible
receivables in the amount of $8,133.16 in accordance with the City’s Write-Off Policy.
8. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
as presented.
Hubert stated the minutes from the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting would be modified to reflect the
correction of closed session having only one item, Conference with Labor Negotiators.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Reed, adopting the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: A.N.T. Pallet Cleanup.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32: (1) Authorizing a budget augmentation
of $250,000 for the Walnut Avenue/Highway 99 Interchange Project (CIP 518A); (2) Appropriating funds
in the amount of $250,000 from Fund 011; and (3) Authorizing staff to write-off uncollectible accounts
of $126,000 in Fund 011. (CEQA EXEMPT – SECTION 15301).
Rodriguez pulled the item for clarification and asked for the resolution wording be changed to “up to
$250,000” instead of “of $250,000.”
Harry Wensel asked if the City was pursuing monies owed.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Farmer, amending Section 1 of the resolution to state
up to $250,000 and amending Section 2 of the resolution to state pursuing the recovery of the uncollected
revenue of $126,000 through collections only, and having staff come back to City Council at a later date
should the funds be considered uncollectable was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBJECT: Mid-Term Budget and Related Items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and receive comments. Upon closing the public
hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2025-33 (1) Approving the Mid-Term Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; (2)
Approving the Capital Improvement Plan 2025-26 – 2029-30; (3) Approving the FY 2025-26 California
Constitutional Appropriations Limit; and (4) Approving the Master Fee Schedule, adjusting the Amount
of User Fees and Regulatory Fees for Public Services.
Buchman introduced Carlos Solorio, Budget/Revenue Manager, who gave the presentation.
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Farmer opened the public hearing.
Harry Wensel expressed his thoughts on the budget.
Hearing no further comments, Farmer closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Pratton, seconded by Reed, adopting Resolution No. 2025-33 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Galt and the
Galt Police Department Civilians Association, and Salary Schedules.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-34 (1) Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Departments Civilian
Association (GPDCA) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and (2) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute and carry out these agreements and amendments.
Cobey gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Sandhu, adopting Resolution No. 2025-34 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Erias reminded everyone the City would be closed Thursday, June 19, for the
holiday. Griffin said there was a public meeting for the Chabolla Skate Park Thursday, June 26, 6:00 pm.
COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
VICE MAYOR 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 PRATTON: Thanked Carlos Solorio for the budget presentation. He said he attended
the open house for Turning Point Community Programs and said he may ask them to give public comment at an
upcoming council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked Carlos Solorio for the budget presentation and he thanked all city staff
for answering questions.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked the public for their comments and for providing a different
prospective on city issues. She thanked staff for their landscaping work on Boessow Road. She asked about
lighting on Walnut Avenue and East Stockton Boulevard and she asked if staff would review Commission on
Aging placement. She spoke about Galt Place and said she would provide City Council with an update after
meeting with Sacramento Environmental Health. She asked for support to bring back this item if Environmental
Health determined there were issues that needed to be addressed. City Council agreed.
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MAYOR FARMER: Thanked the public for their comments and said he appreciated the positive comments.
He reminded everyone of the upcoming July 4th events. Thanked Solis for the last Saturday Market and he
thanked staff and City Manager for their work with the residents and outreach regarding the Fairway Oaks project.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:51 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Hubert
City Clerk
Agenda
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 Penny Buchman, Finance Director
Tricia Cobey, Human Resources Director
Tina Hubert, City Clerk Rodney Mort, Information Technology Director
Shaun Farrell, City Treasurer Armando Solis, Parks & Recreation Director
Brian Kalinowski, Police Chief
Frank Splendorio, Interim City Attorney John Griffin, Public Works Director
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 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. Written public comment will not be read out
loud during the meeting. However, comments will be distributed to City Council, made part of the official
minutes, and posted publicly on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Please note that all written public
comment is considered public record.
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: Patrick Clark and City Manager Erias
Employee Organizations: Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Stationary Engineers Local 39
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
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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. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission – Student Member Appointments and Administering
the Oath of Office.
AGENDA REPORT: Hubert
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the student member appointments selected by the
Galt Youth Commission adult mentors and administer the oath of office.
2. SUBJECT: Galt Youth Commission Annual Report to City Council.
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 8 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 June 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 5, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: A.N.T. Pallet Cleanup.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing a budget augmentation
of $250,000 for the Walnut Avenue/Highway 99 Interchange Project (CIP 518A); (2)
Appropriating funds in the amount of $250,000 from Fund 011; and (3) Authorizing staff to
write-off uncollectible accounts of $126,000 in Fund 011. (CEQA EXEMPT – SECTION
15301).
4. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-1 for Fiscal Year
2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution providing for the levy of the special tax
for Community Facilities District 2020-1 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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5. SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2020-2 for Fiscal Year
2025-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution providing for the levy of the special tax
for Community Facilities District 2020-2 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
6. SUBJECT: Galt Landscaping and Lighting Districts Engineer’s Reports, Intention to Levy
and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Set Public Hearings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: 1) Declaring the City’s intention to levy
and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Westside Galt Lighting, Landscaping,
and Maintenance District 1990-02, the Northeast Galt Landscaping and Lighting District, and
the Galt Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, respectively; 2) Authorizing publication of
public hearing notices and posting of the Engineer’s Reports for the three City of Galt
Landscaping and Lighting Districts; and 3) Setting July 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM, as the date and
time for public hearings for all three districts.
7. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Accounts Receivable Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 write-off of
uncollectible receivables in the amount of $8,133.16 in accordance with the City’s Write-Off
Policy.
8. SUBJECT: City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City of Galt Investment Policy for Fiscal Year
2025-2026 as presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Mid-Term Budget and Related Items.
AGENDA REPORT: Buchman
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and receive comments. Upon
closing the public hearing, adopt a resolution (1) Approving the Mid-Term Budget for Fiscal
Year 2025-26; (2) Approving the Capital Improvement Plan 2025-26 – 2029-30; (3)
Approving the FY 2025-26 California Constitutional Appropriations Limit; and (4) Approving
the Master Fee Schedule, adjusting the Amount of User Fees and Regulatory Fees for Public
Services.
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Galt and the Galt Police Department Civilians Association, and Salary Schedules.
AGENDA REPORT: Cobey
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution (1) Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Departments
Civilian Association (GPDCA) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and (2)
Authorizing the City Manager to execute and carry out these agreements and amendments.
M. COMMUNICATION
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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
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