Public Safety Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · January 24, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
ANTHONY PESCETTI COMMUNITY ROOM
455 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
Monday, January 24, 2022, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:02pm by Mayor Farmer.
Committee Members present were: Chair Farmer, Vice Chair McCord, Sandhu,
Schamber, and Cates. Absent: Reed, and Schopt.
Staff Members present were: Police Chief Kalinowski
Mayor Farmer led us as we pledged allegiance to the American Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
No Public Comment
PRESENTATION:
Officer Hammack presented Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) equipment and program
options for the Galt Police Department. Members asked questions and provided support
for the concept of the program. The City Council will hear the item in the spring for
consideration of approval.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. The minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting were reviewed and
approved with changes by motion from Vice Mayor Sandhu and second
by Farmer and unanimous vote 5-0.
2. Member Cates brought forward a concern regarding an increase in
homeless issues seen in the community. The Chief discussed some
approaches being used by the police department. The Chief noted a
count will occur county wide in February which is a one month delay due
to Covid related issues.
3. Traffic Concerns: The following locations were noted for extra
enforcement needs: E Street & Lincoln, Elm Street & Orr, Vintage
Oak/Cedar Flats and Colson, A Street & Emerald Oak, and Elm &
Industrial. The items will be passed to patrol/traffic for monitoring or
enforcement.
4. Possible Appointment of Chair: This item was brought by Chair Farmer to
consider someone other than an elected official be the Chair, consistent
with other commissions. This items was requested to be added to the next
agenda so all members could be present and discuss.
UPDATES:
1. Chief Kalinowski provided an update on traffic reported issues to the police
department. The following stats were provided:
Month: Dispatch Calls: Email/phone/other
November 12 0
December 23 3
To Jan 19, 22 11 1
The Chair requested that social media be used to remind residents how to
report issues in the community.
2. Chief Kalinowski provided an update on the awarding of the Tobacco grant
application. The item is scheduled for City Council on Feb 1. 2022. The grant is
for 3 years. It will cover the installation of 18 detectors, decoy and educational
activities.
CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence.
COMMENTS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
No items or topics were brought forward beyond the items discussed in the meeting.
Next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2022.
With no further business, Mayor Farmer adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:08 pm.
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Anthony Pescetti Community Room
455 Industrial Drive, Galt, California 95632
Monday, January 24th, 2021 6:00 PM
NOTE: If at any time during this meeting, a quorum of the Galt City Council is present, the meeting will continue
as a joint meeting of the Galt City Council and the Public Safety Committee until such time as a quorum of the
Council is no longer present.
The Public Safety Committee will be conducting a virtual meeting Monday, January 24, 2021, at
6:00pm.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) ADVISORY
To protect our constituents, City officials and City staff, the City requests all members of the public to follow the
California Department of Health Services’ guidance and the County of Sacramento Public Health Officer Order
for the Control of COVID-19 restricting group events and gatherings and maintaining social distancing.
Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the City’s website at www.ci.galt.ca.us. Consistent
with Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be held via teleconference/electronically and the Committee
Members will participate via teleconference/electronically. In-person participation by the public will not be
permitted and no physical location from which the public may observe the meeting will be available. Remote
public participation is available in the following ways:
1) Email public comments concerning this meeting to jsanchez@galtpd.com. Comments will be read
out loud during public comment. If you have issues submitting a public comment via email, please
contact the Police Department at 209.366.7014.
2) Join the electronic meeting at Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81760499353 (Meeting
ID: 817 6049 9353). Members of the public participating electronically via this link and wishing to speak
concerning this meeting may do so during public comment.
3) Call (669) 900-9128 and enter Meeting ID: 817 6049 9353to listen to the meeting.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Chair Farmer, Vice Chair McCord, Vice Mayor Sandhu, Schamber, Reed,
Cates and Schopf.
C. FLAG SALUTE
D. PUBLIC COMMENT: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the
audience may address the Committee on any item of interest to the public or on any
agenda item before or during the Committee’s consideration of the item.
E. PRESENTATION: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone presentation by Officer
Hammack
F. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Approval of minutes for the October 18th, 2021 meeting.
2. Homeless population
3. Traffic concerns:
a. E st & Lincoln St
b. Elm st & Orr Rd
c. Vintage Oak & Cedar Flats, and Colson
d. A st & Emerald Oak
e. Elm & Industrial
4. Possible re-appointment of chairperson
G. UPDATES:
1. Update on if Traffic Tip Lines are being utilized
2. Update on Tobacco Grant
H. CORRESPONDENCE:
I. COMMENTS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ADJOURNMENT:
The agenda for this meeting was posted in the following listed sites before the close of
business on Friday preceding the meeting:
City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
Police Department Lobby, 455 Industrial Drive
City of Galt website
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