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Galt, CA: City Council Meeting 7/21/2026 6:00PM
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Council Approves LLD Assessments and 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
The City Council conducted public hearings and approved resolutions for three Lighting and Landscape Districts (LLDs): Westside LLD, Northeast LLD, and LLD #3. Staff presented reports detailing the parcels within each district, current assessments, and projected expenses. For FY 2026-2027, district expenses are projected to exceed revenues, necessitating contributions from Measure Q funds. Council members discussed concerns about the increasing reliance on Measure Q funds for these districts and the potential impact on funding for parks and recreation. The council also approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), which assesses water supply reliability and outlines procedures for drought or emergency disruptions, projecting sufficient water supplies through 2050.
City Celebrates Successful July Events and Looks to Address Emergency Access and Mental Health Services
During the meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Solis highlighted July as Parks and Recreation Month, detailing successful July events including the Independence Day celebration, Officer Ton 5K, parade, fireworks, and concerts. He also announced the GG Gators won the 2026 NCLS Motherload conference championship. Council members acknowledged the staff's hard work and the success of these community events. Vice Mayor Reed requested future agenda items concerning emergency services access on the east side of the tracks, including data on access restrictions and potential long-term solutions like an undercrossing, and a discussion on the county's cancellation of mental health services previously provided by POP officers.
City Council Establishes Sustainable Groundwater Management Fees
The City Council considered and approved the establishment of sustainable groundwater management fees within the city, as required by California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The city, acting as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) through the Consumnus Groundwater Authority (CGA), developed a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) to ensure sustainable groundwater use by 2042. The proposed fees are intended to cover the costs of ongoing GSP administration and monitoring. The fees will be applied to parcels with private wells and irrigated agricultural acreage, with a base parcel charge and a per-acre fee for agricultural land. The city's water utility will also pay a fee based on its extraction.
City Council to Consider Appointed Treasurer and Clerk Positions via Ballot Measure
The City Council considered a resolution to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot, proposing to change the City Treasurer and City Clerk positions from elected to appointed offices. The measure aims to align professional qualifications with responsibilities, allow for minimum qualifications to be set, and follow the model adopted by most California cities. The decision to place the measure on the ballot passed with a 4-0 vote. Additionally, the council voted 3-1 to designate Council Member Farmer to prepare an argument in favor of the measure for the voter pamphlet, though this designation ultimately failed due to a lack of majority support for the resolution.
Two Members Reappointed to Measure R Oversight Committee; Third Vacancy Remains
The City Council approved the reappointment of two members, Marcia Mooney and Paul Harvey, to the Measure R Independent Citizens Oversight Committee. Both are returning applicants and will serve their final consecutive terms. The third vacancy remains open as the city continues to advertise for applicants. The committee requires a quorum to function, and with these appointments, the committee will have four members.
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