City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, December 18, 2025
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: Phyllis Johnson
Commissioners: Dennis McCall, Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins Call Meeting to Order – Werblun call to order – 10:02am Roll Call: Phyllis Johnson, Brendan Moore-Tardy, Dennis McCall, Libby Robbins, Joan Werblun
Advisor: Jackie Garcia – Parks & Recreation-Absent / Substitute Monica Lopez – Recreation Supervisor
Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission's consideration of the item.
Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter authority of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
Acceptance of Minutes: Johnson motioned to accept minutes, McCall Seconded, All in Favor A. New Business:
1. Financial Report – Revenue and Expenditures
- Commission stated they were unaware they would be spending any of the Commission on Aging’s budget for the Senior Tea Dance
- They would like to further discuss what their roles for future Tea Dances - Lopez presented the Commission’s current balance which is $6,387.54 - McCall motioned to accept the budget as amended, Johnson seconded, All in Favor - Robbins to look into pricing for a new tablecloth and banner with sponsor logos along with new signage to be used outside of Chabolla Center
- Robbins motioned to bring a budget report to the City Council, Werblun seconded
2. New Activities and Tour – Parks and Recreation
- Adeline with Special Events introduces Senior Bus Tours through the Galt Winter Bird Festival
- Spoke on the new tour being free for seniors and they will need to sign up through ActiveNet at the Parks and Rec office
- Would like to present the tour to the seniors at Bingo
3. Diversified – Commissioner Phyllis Johnson
- Johnson presented a possible survey to be given to seniors during Bingo - Survey consists of a series of questions relating to different Holidays celebrated in different cultures and religions
- Robbins suggested to keep the surveys out of Bingo
- Johnson would like to have people create presentations out of the surveys - Move “Diversified” to next Agenda in New Business
B. Old Business:
1. Volunteer Hours Tracking - Continuous
2. Recurring Items: Bingo, Senior Walk, Senior Bus Tickets, Tea Dance - Senior Walks will continue to be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - Senior Tea Dances – Werblun spoke on positive reports from all who attended the dance - Werblun made suggestion to make the room smaller for future dances Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: discussed improvement on the apartment housing that she has been following and would like to set up the Market Vendor applications after the 1st of the year Vice Chairperson P. Johnson: None
Commissioner D. McCall: None
Commissioner B. Moore: None
Commissioner L. Robbins: None
Comment from Jack Jenkins – he is with the Helping Hands group and praised about the Senior Luncheon and gave a positive report on the event. Also gave positive feedback about everything the Commission and Parks and Rec does for the seniors.
ADJOURNMENT: McCall motions to adjourn at 11:22am, Werblun seconds NOTE: JACKIE GARCIA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 10:00am on the Monday before the meeting.
1. City Hall Lobby
2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way
3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue
4. City Website