City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, January 22, 2026
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: VACANT
Commissioners: Dennis McCall, Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins Call Meeting to Order – Werblun call to order – 10:01am Roll Call: Brendan Moore, Dennis McCall, Libby Robbins, Joan Werblun Advisor: Jackie Garcia – Parks & Recreation
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.
Jack from Helping Hands stated concerns about the summer swim class regarding cost issues and time restrictions.
Praised the City about the creation of the Parks and Recreation Activity Guide.
Acceptance of Minutes: McCall motioned to accept the minutes for December 18, 2025. Robbins seconded – All in favor.
A. New Business:
1. Financial Report – Revenue and Expenditures
- All members have received and accepted the report for 2025 along with expenses from January of 2026.
2. New Activities and Tour – Parks and Recreation
- Garcia presented the new Parks and Recreation Activity Guide.
3. Vacancy Process – Next Steps
- Garcia explained and began Vacancy Process with voting. - Robbins nominated McCall, Moore seconded – All in favor - McCall accepted nomination
- Committee suggested to put on the next agenda discussion of doing a memorial for former Vice Chairperson, Phyllis Johnson.
B. Old Business:
1. Volunteer Hours Tracking
2. Recurring Items: Bingo, Senior Walk, Senior Bus Tickets, Tea Dance - McCall stated that Bingo participation numbers are up 10-15% - Robbins stated they will hold off on continuing the Senior Walks and would like to put the subject on the agenda for March
- Regarding the Bus Tickets, Robbins stated she will be creating signage and sign in sheet for tickets to put at the GSRC
- Moore and Robbins created a subcommittee for the Bus Tickets - Garcia stated that Parks and Recreation will now take care of all finances, decorating, logistics, etc. for the Senior Tea Dance
- Garcia stated that Commission On Aging will have no responsibilities for the Senior Tea Dance unless discussed prior to the event
- Robbins presented creation of a table cloth to showcase COA’s sponsors - Robbins stated the cost for the table cloth was a little over $350, but would get a quote from VistaPrint
- Robbins stated to put this item to discuss further on the next agenda Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: stated she attended the SUMD presentation and presented that SMUD would like to contribute additional money in sponsorship to COA. Werblun also stated that she would like to have SMUD come out and help low-income people to sign up for financial help. Werblun stated she attended the Galt Youth Commission and presented that they would like to become more involved with the seniors.
Vice Chairperson – VACANT
Commissioner D. McCall: None
Commissioner B. Moore: None
Commissioner L. Robbins: Robbins presented a possible proposal to start an Adopt a Grandparent program. Stated she would like to put this on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: McCall moved to adjourn at 10:42am, Robbins seconded 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