Employees covered by Disability insurance (see above) are eligible for up to 6 weeks of paid family leave to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent or domestic partner, or to bond with a new minor child. Disability insurance is paid by employees.
Source and Date: Data represents Stockton-San Joaquin MSA Occupational Employment and Wage Data First Quarter 2007, www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov (Dec 2007)
The state of California has not adopted any Right to Work laws. A Right to Work law secures the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union. However, employees who work in the rail or airline industries are not protected by a Right to Work law, and employees who work on a federal enclave may not be.
(1) The U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification
Industry
Employment by Sector - City of Galt
Industry Sector
Number of Establishments
Number Employed
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
11
66
Natural Resources, Mining
1
4
Construction
59
384
Manufacturing
27
445
Wholesale
24
161
Retail
112
1,063
Transportation, Communications, Utilities
18
110
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
63
318
Business / Professional Services
164
1,015
Education, Health Care Services
37
1,128
Total All Private Sector
465
3,541
Total Government and Nonprofit
69
1,355
TOTAL ALL INDUSTRIES
534
4,896
Source: Claritas MarketPlace (Dec 2007)
Major Employers
Manufacturing / Distribution
Company
Employment
Industry / Product
Cardinal Glass
151
Manufacturing / Flat Glass
Carson's Coatings
71
Manufacturing / Concrete Products
Consolidated Fabricators
46
Manufacturing / Metal Stamping
Calstone Company
32
Manufacturing / Concrete Products
Spaan's Cookie Company
21
Manufacturing / Food Products
Source: City of Galt; Dun & Bradstreet; 2007 estimated employment (Jan 2008)
Service / Non-Manufacturing
Company
Employment
Industry / Product
Galt Elementary School District (7 schools)
437
Education / Elementary
Galt High School District (2 schools)
188
Education / Secondary
City of Galt
123
Government
Royal Oaks Convalescent
94
Health Care
Galt Herald
40
Publishing / Newspaper
Someplace Fun
32
Recreation
Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course
22
Recreation
Farmers & Merchants Bank
20
Service / Banking
Union Bank
10
Service / Banking
Source: City of Galt; Dun & Bradstreet; 2007 estimated employment (Jan 2008)
Wholesale / Retail
Company
Employment
Industry / Product
Building Material Distributors
190
Wholesale / Building Materials
Raleys
119
Retail / Grocery
Save Mart
86
Retail / Grocery
Longs Drugs
44
Retail / Pharmacy
B. I. A. Cordon Bleu
38
Wholesale / Stoneware
Galt Supermarket
22
Retail / Grocery
Source: City of Galt; Dun & Bradstreet; 2007 estimated employment (Jan 2008)
For information on permitting requirements and process, contact Jason Behrmann, Assistance City Manager at 209-366-7100 or email jbehrmann@ci.galt.ca.us. Permit applications are available for download at the City of Galt's Building Department page.
Business Licenses
Any person transacting and carrying on any business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the City of Galt must first procure a license from the City. Business licenses are issued pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Galt Municipal Code (GMC). Please complete the appropriate business license application and return with applicable fees to:
City of Galt Attn: Business Licensing 380 Civic Drive Galt, CA 95632
Business license fees for suppliers of materials, goods and services to fixed places of business in the city have been established at $10.00 per quarter or $40.00 per calendar year.
Please contact the Galt Market for information on available spaces, market rules, etc. Although a City of Galt Business License is required to sell at the Market, obtaining a license does not guarantee you a space at the Market.
Zoning conformance approval required. Contact Finance Department, Business License Division for more information, 1-209-366-7158
Annual Renewals
Business licenses are due and payable on the first day of January in advance. If payments are not received within thirty (30) days from due date, a penalty of 10% of license tax on last day of each month after due date will be charged. Licenses must be posted in a conspicuous place.
Please direct any questions related to Business License requirements, fees, etc. to the City of Galt Finance Department, Business License Division 1-209-366-7158
Exemptions
You may be entitled to an exemption from the Business License Tax. Exemptions are
Businesses exempt under State or Federal Statutes
Charitable organizations (proof of non-profit status is required)
Businesses conducted in home in residential zone with annual gross receipts of $1,000 or less (Schedule C may be required)
Owner or Partner who has been honorably discharged from one of the United States armed services (Form DD214 required)
Farmers, poultry men, or horticulturists who sell exclusively their own products
Banks; Insurance Companies or Associations; Intercity Transportation Business; Interstate Commerce
The City of Galt has partnered with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (California Communities) to offer developers in Galt a cost-effective option for funding development impact fees on non-residential projects through the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP). Using SCIP can assist in project cash flow by providing low-cost tax-exempt financing of roadway development impact fees. This also allows smaller projects to have access to tax exempt financing. Property owners also have the option to pay off the assessments at any time within the 30 year maximum period.
For questions related to SCIP, download the fact sheet or contact Jason Behrmann, Assistant City Manager at 209-366-7100 or email jbehrmann@ci.galt.ca.us
Facade Improvement
The City of Galt's Redevelopment Agency provides financial assistance to eligible commercial property and business owners wishing to improve their storefronts. For more information, documents are available for download or contact Jason Behrmann, Assistant City Manager at 209-366-7100 or email jbehrmann@ci.galt.ca.us
The City of Galt has an active Redevelopment Agency with a project area that encompasses the City's Central Business District, Old Town, and the Industrial Park. Projects meeting the City's desired objectives of job creation, Old Town revitalization, and economic development in these areas may be eligible for financial assistance from the Agency. For more information about the City's Redevelopment Agency Programs, contact Jason Behrmann, Assistant City Manager at 209-366-7100 or email jbehrmann@ci.galt.ca.us
