Connect with Galt is a biweekly news briefing from the City of Galt intended to provide the citizens of Galt with recent news, updates on key initiatives and projects, along with important dates to be aware of. The City of Galt continues to look for creative ways to share information and engage with residents in the community.
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Upcoming Events & Meetings |
Saturdays:
Sept. 4 & 18
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Park
Tuesday, Sept. 7
6:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 8
6:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 9
6:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 9
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chabolla Center
Every Thursday
7:00am - 12:00pm
Parks & Recreation
610 Chabolla Ave.
Saturdays:
Sept. 11 & 25
Galt Market Grounds
Monday, Sept. 13
6:00pm
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Galt Police Officers Involved in Major Traffic Collision
On August 22, Galt Police Department Officer Harminder Grewal and Officer Kapri Herrera (pictured left) were involved in a collision on Highway 99 while on their way to assist with the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. Officer Herrera remains hospitalized but is recovering well. Officer Grewal succumbed to his injuries on August 26, 2021. Funeral services to honor the memory and sacrifice of Officer Harminder Grewal will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10:00am at the following location:
Bayside Church Adventure Campus
6401 Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
It is customary for law enforcement to honor an officer who dies in the line of duty with a funeral that includes the community in which they served. A law enforcement procession will immediately follow the service. We encourage the community to show their support by lining the sidewalks of the procession route. Additional details regarding the funeral and procession will be posted on the Galt Police Department and City of Galt social media pages and website.
The community’s continued support during this time is very much appreciated.
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City Seeks Community Input for Use of ARPA Funds
Only a few more days left to give us your input! Take the survey today!
The City of Galt has been allocated $6.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) for COVID-19 pandemic recovery assistance. The City is seeking input from community members to help guide the use of funds and maximize the impact in our community.
The survey will be open until Sunday, September 5, 2021. Thank you for participating!
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C Street Enhancement Project Workshop Planned for Thursday, September 9 |
The next community workshop for the C Street Enhancement Project is scheduled for Thursday, September 9 at 6:00pm at the Chabolla Community Center - 610 Chabolla Ave. During this workshop, the design team will reveal a number of conceptual designs developed as a result of input received during the first community open house and walking tour. Community members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the September workshop and provide their feedback on the individual plans being presented. Register for the workshop at the link below. |
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Mosquito Vector Control
Public Works staff worked with the Sacramento County Mosquito Vector Control clearing brush along Deadman Gulch to improve water movement and reduce mosquito breeding grounds. The county has seen a rise in the number of mosquitos detected with West Nile virus. Please continue to use caution when outdoors in the community.
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Continued Construction on Kost Road
Expect continued traffic delays on Kost Road between Lincoln Way and the railroad tracks as sewer main construction continues for the Cardoso Ranch subdivision. There will be some daily closures during work hours of the intersections at Hamel Way/Kost Rd and then Wilder Way/Kost Rd as the construction zone moves west from Lincoln Way. Scheduled for September 13 thru September 24, Kost Road will be closed from Joy Drive to Ravenbrook Dr to finish the sewer main construction under the railroad tracks.
Additionally, Sacramento County has informed the City that their contractors will be closing Kost Road from September 13 thru September 24, doing work on Kost Road from the city limits at Tudor Street west towards Sargent Ave. Please expect possible traffic delays in the area.
Vandalism at Local Parks
The City has seen a rise in vandalism at local parks. The most recent incident will cost over $2,000 to repair the damage. Please be sure to report any suspicious activity to the police department.
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Don't miss our next Sounds of Summer Concert this Saturday, September 4 at 6:30pm at Veterans Field! Food trucks will be on-site selling food items and desserts. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the park, but no glass will be allowed. Tickets will be available at the gate for $5 per person. Don't forget your chairs and blankets for this fun family event!
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City of Galt Recruitments
Recruitments
The City is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Full Time:
- Senior Parks Maintenance Worker
- Police Dispatcher
- Police Officer
Part Time:
- Recreation Coordinator
- Parks Maint. Worker I - Janitorial
- Parks Worker I/II
- Recreation Worker I - Market
- Recreation Worker II - After School Programs
- Sports Official - Youth Basketball
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COVID-19 Testing Every Thursday in Galt
The City of Galt continues to offer COVID-19 Testing every Thursday at the Parks & Recreation Department. PCR Testing is available with results in less than 72 hours. Please be sure to pre-register before arriving to the testing center. Rapid Antigen Testing is available while supplies last.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 610 Chabolla Ave.
No appointment necessary but pre-registration is recommended.
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Groundwater Sustainability Workshops
The Cosumnes Subbasin is the sole source of water for the City of Galt and other areas in south Sacramento County. The City, working with six other agencies, has developed a (state-mandated) draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP, or Plan) for the Cosumnes Subbasin to ensure the supply of water for all users remains sustainable. The draft Plan is available for public review and comment through October 20, 2021. The Plan will then be finalized with all comments incorporated.
The final Plan must be adopted by all seven agencies and submitted to the State Board of Water Resources by January 31, 2022. The City of Galt City Council will consider the Plan for adoption at the December 21, 2021 (tentative) city council meeting. Various public workshops are being held for the community to be involved and learn more about the plan. Upcoming workshops include:
September 16: 3:30-5:00pm or 6:30 - 8:00pm (in-person)
October 6: 6:30 - 8:30pm (webinar)
You can register for a workshop, review the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (and provide comments) or view other informational resources at: https://cosumnes.waterforum.org/.
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Organic Waste Reduction Requirements to Impact Businesses and Residents |
Public Works is currently working to amend the City’s Solid Waste Ordinance in accordance with SB 1383’s Organic Waste Reduction Requirements that take effect January 1, 2022, and includes the following:
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Provide organics collection services to all residents and businesses. Recycling of all organic materials, including food waste, will be required for all residents and businesses in California. Businesses in our community have recently been notified of the requirement to subscribe to an organic food waste service, and the City is currently working with Cal-Waste to determine how food waste will be collected for the residential community.
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The City must establish an Edible Food Recovery Program for generators such as grocery stores, warehouse markets, hotels, and food distributors. Food recovered from these generators is taken to others such as soup kitchens, food pantries, churches and others for distribution to those in need.
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The City must have a policy regarding and purchase Recycled and Recovered Organics. This means the City will be required to purchase recycled organic materials such as compost and mulch based on the City’s population.
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The City is required to monitor compliance with the above requirements and conduct enforcement as needed. Monitoring and education must begin in 2022 and enforcement actions must start January 1, 2024.
It is required, by the State of California, to have an ordinance that is consistent with these regulatory requirements prior to January 1, 2022. We are working to educate all generators of the upcoming Organic Waste Reduction Requirements with outreach through Social Media, letters, and promotional materials. In addition, the City’s attorney is currently updating our ordinance to meet the requirements of the upcoming state mandates.
A workshop will be offered on September 21, 2021, to update City Council and the community on the upcoming mandates. Formal action on the ordinance amendment is scheduled for October 19, 2021, where it will be introduced, and then return on November 2, 2021, for final consideration and approval.
Please contact the Public Works Department with any questions regarding the upcoming Organic Waste Requirements.
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380 Civic Dr
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 366-7100
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