City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · July 1, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers, 380 Civic Drive, Galt, California
Tuesday, July 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 5:00 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez,
and Farmer.
Staff members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert and Interim City Attorney Booher.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Stationary Engineers Local 39
Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
City Manager
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: The City Council reconvened to open session at 6:02 pm at which time
the City Attorney announced there was no reportable action.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Council Members present: Sandhu, Pratton, Reed, Rodriguez,
and Farmer.
Staff Members present: Interim City Manager Erias, City Clerk Hubert, Interim City Attorney Booher, 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:
PRESENTATION(S): None.
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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.
Joan Werblun spoke about the Commission on Aging.
Ken Lee spoke about issues throughout the city.
REPORTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: Farmer pulled Item No. 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 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 20, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Stormwater Compliance Services, 2025 –
2030.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35 authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Galt and the County of Sacramento
Environmental Management Department (EMD) for commercial and industrial stormwater compliance
services for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
5. SUBJECT: August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, cancelling the regular 6:00 pm August 5, 2025, City
Council meeting and changing the time to a 4:00 pm special meeting due to National Night Out.
6. SUBJECT: Public Educational and Governmental Fee Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 accepting the Public, Educational and
Governmental (PEG) fee funding in the amount of $121,619 from Sacramento Metropolitan Cable
Television Commission (SMCTC) for infrastructure improvements to the city's cable broadcast system
and appropriate the project funding.
7. SUBJECT: Agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response Teams.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a three-year agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response Teams for
proper management of emergency incidents through June 2028 for a total of $48,258.81 with an option
for the City Manager to agree to up to two one-year renewals with three percent annual increases.
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8. SUBJECT: Approval of the Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management and
Unrepresented Professional/ Confidential Salary Schedules Over a Three-Year Period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38 (1) approving the Unrepresented
Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management and Unrepresented Professional/Confidential salary
schedules; and (2) authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to fund salary
adjustments
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Pratton, adopting the consent calendar was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT:
3. SUBJECT: Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement Project CIP Scope Change.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39 amending the scope of the Elm Avenue
Brick Wall Replacement Project (CIP 524G).
Farmer pulled the item for clarification.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Reed, seconded by Pratton, adopting Resolution No. 2025-39 was approved
by a unanimous roll call vote.
SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: None.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Galt and the
Galt Police Officers Association, New Police Officer Corporal Classification, Salary Schedules and
Amendments to the Benefits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40 (1) Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Officers Association (GPOA)
for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; (2) Establishing the Police Officer Corporal
classification; (3) Authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to fund salary and
benefits adjustments; and (4) Authorizing the City Manager to execute and carry out these agreements
and amendments
Cobey gave the report.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Sandhu, seconded by Farmer adopting Resolution No. 2025-40 was
approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Naming of Two City Parks Located in the Liberty Ranch Subdivision and One in the Elliott
Ranch Subdivision.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission
regarding the naming of the City parks: Liberty Ranch I, Liberty Ranch II, and Elliott Ranch, and provide
direction to staff.
Solis gave the report.
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Written public comment received from J&T Goncalves Family Limited Partnership supporting
Goncalves Park.
Written public comment received from Philomena Hall supporting Goncalves Park.
Solange Goncalves Altman supporting Goncalves Park.
Price Walker, Vice President, Elliott Homes, supported Goncalves Park.
Delores Gregorio spoke for Philomena Hall supporting Goncalves Park.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Sandhu, directing staff to bring back a resolution
naming Liberty Ranch 1 Park - Don Nottoli, Jr. Park, Liberty Ranch II Park - Liberty Park and Elliot
Ranch Park - Goncalves Park with the caveat there be a dairy theme and historical component regarding
the Goncalves Family and Galt dairy farmers was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Adare Way Options.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a report from staff on potential options for Adare Way and
provide direction to staff.
Griffin gave the report.
Ken Lee expressed his thoughts on the options presented.
Chris Brossman expressed his thoughts on the topic being brought forward.
ACTION: Upon a motion by Farmer, seconded by Rodriguez, directing staff to bring back at least two
draft speed control policies that mirror Elk Grove’s program while also encompassing traffic study
information, specific additional measures taken for speed control, Public Safety Committee input, an
appeal program, and other measures that would require a final decision made by City Council. Motion
also required staff to move forward with Adare Way options of installing an entrance median at Adare
Way and East Stockton Boulevard, continuing bike lane from Stockton Boulevard through Adare Way,
and implementing speed lumps near the intersections of Adare Way and East Stockton Boulevard, Adare
Way and Emerald Vista Drive, and Fermoy Way, just north of Jennifer Court/Corvey Circle, using the
presented policy of 75% affirmative vote of all affected property owners, was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
COMMUNICATION: None.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT: None.
COMMENTS BY STAFF: Solis gave an update on the upcoming Independence Day Celebration events.
Mendes gave an update on the Simmerhorn Ranch project. Griffin gave an update on the skatepark design
meeting. Kalinowski gave an update on the new fireworks ordinance and the upcoming National Night Out event.
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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: Said he was looking forward to the upcoming Fourth of July events.
COUNCIL MEMBER REED: Thanked the staff and the Parks and Recreation Department for the upcoming
IDC events. He expressed his condolences to the department, co-workers, and families of the Idaho firefighters
who were recently killed in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ: Thanked the public speakers for their comments. She said she
appreciated the City’s education efforts regarding the new fireworks ordinance. She gave an update on her
conversation with Sacramento County Environmental Health regarding Galt Place.
MAYOR FARMER: Thanked the public speakers for their comments. He reminded everyone of the BBQ and
military vehicle event hosted by Vice Mayor Sandhu at the Best Western. He thanked all staff involved for
preparation of the IDC events and he thanked staff for their public outreach regarding the fireworks ordinance.
There being no further business to come before City Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:29 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, JULY 1, 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
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Stationary Engineers Local 39
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Unrepresented Employee(s): Unrepresented Management Unit
Mid-Management Unit
Professional and Confidential Unit
City Manager
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)
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 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file warrants for the period ending June 20, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the minutes as submitted.
3. SUBJECT: Elm Avenue Brick Wall Replacement Project CIP Scope Change.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution amending the scope of the Elm Avenue
Brick Wall Replacement Project (CIP 524G).
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Stormwater Compliance
Services, 2025 – 2030.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Galt and the County of
Sacramento Environmental Management Department (EMD) for commercial and industrial
stormwater compliance services for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
5. SUBJECT: August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept by motion, cancelling the regular 6:00 pm August 5,
2025, City Council meeting and changing the time to a 4:00 pm special meeting due to
National Night Out.
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6. SUBJECT: Public Educational and Governmental Fee Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting the Public, Educational and
Governmental (PEG) fee funding in the amount of $121,619 from Sacramento Metropolitan
Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) for infrastructure improvements to the city's cable
broadcast system and appropriate the project funding.
7. SUBJECT: Agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response
Teams.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
a three-year agreement with the County of Sacramento for Hazardous Materials Response
Teams for proper management of emergency incidents through June 2028 for a total of
$48,258.81 with an option for the City Manager to agree to up to two one-year renewals with
three percent annual increases.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of the Unrepresented Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management
and Unrepresented Professional/ Confidential Salary Schedules Over a Three-Year Period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution (1) approving the Unrepresented
Management, Unrepresented Mid-Management and Unrepresented Professional/Confidential
salary schedules; and (2) authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to
fund salary adjustments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the consent calendar as presented.
K. SCHEDULED MATTERS/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
L. REGULAR CALENDAR:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
1. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of
Galt and the Galt Police Officers Association, New Police Officer Corporal Classification,
Salary Schedules and Amendments to the Benefits.
AGENDA REPORT: Cobey
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution (1) Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) and revised salary schedules with the Galt Police Officers
Association (GPOA) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; (2) Establishing
the Police Officer Corporal classification; (3) Authorizing the amendment of the Fiscal Year
2025/2026 budget to fund salary and benefits adjustments; and (4) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute and carry out these agreements and amendments.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
2. SUBJECT: Naming of Two City Parks Located in the Liberty Ranch Subdivision and One in
the Elliott Ranch Subdivision.
AGENDA REPORT: Solis
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission regarding the naming of the City parks: Liberty Ranch I, Liberty Ranch II, and
Elliott Ranch, and provide direction to staff.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
3. SUBJECT: Adare Way Options.
AGENDA REPORT: Griffin
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a report from staff on potential options for Adare
Way and provide direction to staff.
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 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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