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Votes at a glance: consent calendar, treasurer report, fireworks and pigeon code actions
Summary
At its April meeting the Galt City Council approved the consent calendar and accepted the treasurer’s report (both 5–0), introduced a fireworks enforcement ordinance (5–0, first reading waived) and amended pigeon rules (4–1) with a 30‑foot setback; staff will return with implementation details for code changes.
Key formal actions taken at the Galt City Council April meeting:
- Consent calendar: Council approved routine consent calendar items including warrants and minutes by a 5–0 roll call (motion by Vice Mayor Sandhu, second by Council member Grama).
- Treasurer’s report (March 2025): Council accepted the treasurer’s report for the period ending March 2025 by a 5–0 roll call (motion by Council member Reid, second by Council member Pratt). Treasurer reported portfolio yield and investment income figures; staff noted strong interest earnings year to date.
- Fireworks ordinance: Council introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing Municipal Code chapter 8.04 concerning fireworks, adding host‑liability, civil fines and confiscation authority; motion passed 5–0 (mover: Council member Pratt; seconder: Council member Reid). Staff will return with final ordinance readings and a public outreach plan ahead of July 4.
- Pigeon code amendment: Council amended chapter 6.04 to regulate racing/homing pigeons with registration/membership, sanitation standards and a maximum of 10 birds per parcel; during debate council reduced the proposed setback to 30 feet and adopted the amendment by a 4–1 vote (mover: Mayor Farmer; seconder: Council member Reid; Council member Rodriguez opposed). Staff will return with registration and enforcement procedures.
All roll calls and motions are recorded in the minutes; council directed staff to provide follow‑up reports where noted.
