Public Safety Committee SPECIAL Meeting
Special MeetingGalt, CA · October 18, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
SPECIAL MINUTES
ANTHONY PESCETTI COMMUNITY ROOM
455 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
Monday, October 18, 2021, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00pm by Mayor Farmer.
Committee Members present were: Farmer, Sandhu, Schamber, McCord, Reed, and
Schopf.
Staff Members present were: Police Chief Kalinowski and Lt. Richard Small
Mayor Farmer led us as we pledged allegiance to the American Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Laurel Cordonnier spoke about concerns related to traffic around McCaffrey
Middle School during the drop-off and pick-up hours. Chief Kalinowski stated
this information would be passed on to the traffic unit.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. The minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting were reviewed and approved
by motion from Schamber and second by Farmer and unanimous vote.
2. Underage vaping / drug user: McCord expressed concern over recent
vaping issues at local high schools and information that vape items were
being sold to minors via social media. The committee suggested the use
of School Resource Officers to work with the local schools to address these
issues. The use of social media to address these issues was also suggested.
3. West Nile Virus: Farmer provided updated information related to West Nile
Virus and the presence of mosquitos at local parks. He also shared the
work by Vector Control to address these concerns.
4. Body Worn Cameras Update: Chief Kalinowski provided an update on the
future deployment of body-worn and in-car camera systems.
5. Real Time Crime Center Presentation: GPD Officer Michael Little presented
a project proposing the creation of a Real Time Crime Center which
includes the use of Automated License Plate Readers. Reed provided
information on possible grants through CalOES.
TRAFFIC CONCERNS:
1. Lt. Small provided an update on traffic concerns from the prior meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence.
COMMENTS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Schamber requested future discussion about the after-hours use of alcohol at City parks.
Schopf requested information related to the potential impacts if cannabis-related
businesses were allowed to operate in the City. Farmer advised that there is no Council
actions related to cannabis businesses other than potential community outreach related
to determining if there is an interest in allowing these types of businesses. This matter is
currently at the Council level.
Next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022.
With no further business, Mayor Farmer adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:40pm.
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL AGENDA
Anthony Pescetti Community Room
455 Industrial Drive, Galt, California
Monday, October 18, 2021 6:00pm
The Galt Public Safety Committee will be meeting on Monday, October 18, 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 rsmall@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
209.366.7040.
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comment.
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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. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Approval of minutes of the July 26, 2021 meeting.
2. Underage vaping/ drug use (McCord)
3. West Nile Virus
4. Body Worn Cameras
5. Real Time Crime Center Presentation
F. TRAFFIC CONCERNS:
1. Follow Up
G. CORRESPONDENCE:
H. 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
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