CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026, 6:30 PM
Mission Statement
Encourage the youth to participate in activities that are purposeful in building better citizens.
Stimulate community service in Galt.
Encourage family participation in building civic unity.
Strive to emphasize the diversity in our culture by encouraging interaction within the community.
Collaborate with organizations devoted to the growth of youth.
Recognize that it takes all members of the community to sustain change for the betterment of our youth and families.
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:30 PM
B. ROLL CALL:
Youth Commissioners Present: Akers, Buzo, Camacho, Cullers, Diaz, Dolan, Fewell, Maldonado, Oliveros Rivera
Absent Commissioners: Holden, John, Woods
Mentors Present: Goerzen, Harris, Pevehouse, Van Warmerdam Absent Mentors: Fjeldstad
Council Liaison: Shawn Farmer
C. PUBLIC COMMENT – Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the commission on any item of interest to the public. Speakers may address commission on any agenda item during consideration of the item. Please come to the podium and limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris facilitated the icebreaker where commissioners and mentors shared what they would do if money wasn’t a deciding factor.
2. Budget Report Information Item
Treasurer Commissioner Akers presented and reported that there were no changes.
3. Approval of Minutes for January 5, 2026 Action Item
Motion made by Commissioner Camacho and seconded by Commissioner Cullers.
Passed 9-0.
4. Random Acts of Kindness Week Reminder Information Item Commissioners agreed to volunteer at the Bingo even hosted at the Chabolla Center on February 9th from 1 PM – 3 PM.
5. Scholarships Information Item
Commissioners and mentors agreed to have six $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who submitted videos. This was motioned by Commissioner Akers and seconded by Fewell. Passed 8-2.
6. Fundraising Brainstorm Information Item
Commissioners discussed participating at the Saturday Market on March 7th. A subcommittee was created to plan the activities that would take place with Mentor Van Warmerdam and Commissioners Camacho, Diaz, and Dolan.
7. City Council Update Action Item
Council Liaison Farmer gave an update on the recent events in Galt and the City Council
8. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared something they were grateful for.
Adjournment: 7:52 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Secretary Diaz.