CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 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: Camacho, Cullers, Diaz, Dolan (6:46), Fewell, Holden, John, Maldonado, Oliveros Rivera, Woods
Absent Commissioners: Akers, Buzo
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Harris, Pevehouse, Van Warmerdam Absent Mentors: 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.
1. Rotary Representative: Grace Malson
Grace Malson came to the Commission to report that Rotary would be willing to be the non-profit organization to partner with the Galt Youth Commission per the Historical Organization’s requirements, so that a raffle may be held at the Eggstravaganza.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris facilitated a “This or That” icebreaker.
1. Budget Report Information Item
Mentors presented the budget/balance overview of the GYC and advised forecasting for fundraising be used to better the commission’s financial situation. Commissioners Oliveros Rivera, Dolan, John, and Woods agreed to go up to City Council to present ideas as to what they can do for the community with more funds with the help of Mentor Harris.
2. Approval of Minutes for February 2, 2026 Action Item Motion made by Commissioner Camacho and seconded by Commissioner Fewell.
Passed 9-0.
3. Random Acts of Kindness Week Recap Information Item
Commissioners reported that the seniors at the Bingo event felt heard and cared for, deeming that, overall, the event was successful. It was also brought up that better communication and participation is needed in subcommittees and volunteering opportunities in order for the Commission to truly flourish.
4. American Legion Dinner Recap Information Item
Commissioners reported that the people were pleasant and communication was efficient within the event itself. It was also discussed that more participation, event detail communication, and strategizing needed to be improved for the next event.
5. Saturday Market/Eggstravaganza Participation Information Item Commissioners agreed to do the Saturday Market in April instead of March because of unforeseen complications and to discuss how that would look at the next meeting.
Commissioners also agreed to not do the Eggstravaganza this year because the April Saturday Market, which is on the same day, would offer better opportunity for revenue. A subcommittee was created to plan the event made up of Commissioner Cullers, Holden, and John and mentored by Van Warmerdam.
6. New Membership Recruitment Information Item
Commissioners acknowledged that a stronger social media presence was needed to gain more attention to recruit students for next year. News for the applications were inputted into the announcements at both Liberty Ranch and Galt High. A subcommittee was created to plan advertisements and is made up of Commissioner John, Dolan, Holden, Fewell, Cullers, Maldonado, Diaz, and mentored by Harris.
7. Fundraising Brainstorm Information Item
Commissioners discussed opportunities for fundraisers including a junk yard sale proposed by Commissioner Cullers. Commissioner John agreed to bring a representative from both “Next Gen Barbershop” and the “Galt Lions Club” to speak at the next meeting to coordinate a fundraising event.
8. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer was not here to give an update on the recent events in Galt and the City Council.
9. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared something they were grateful for.
Adjournment: 7:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Secretary Diaz.