Mission Statement
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026, 6:30 PM
Encourage the youth to participate in activitiesthat 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, Fewell, Holden, John, Maldonado, Oliveros Rivera, Woods
Absent Commissioners: Akers
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Harris, Pevehouse, Shawn Farmer, Van Warmerdam
Mentors Absent: N/A
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 thought the city of Galt would be like if it was personified.
2. Budget Report Information Item
Treasurer Commissioner Akers was not present to give the budget report but Chair Commissioner Oliveros Rivera reported the donations and funds from the Saturday Market.
3. Approval of Minutes for March 2, 2026 Action Item
Motion made by Commissioner Cullers and seconded by Commissioner Fewell.
Passed 10-0.
4. A-Z Foundation Dinner Recap Information Item
Commissioners shared that their system of organization and communication was extremely effective for the dinner but that less volunteers were needed in order for everyone to have something to do.
5. Saturday Market Recap Information Item
Commissioners shared their positive experience volunteering at the last Galt Saturday Market. The event was successful and the only comments were perhaps making online payment and prepaid raffle tickets a possibility for the next market in order to facilitate the process for guests. Regardless, applications were passed out, much revenue was made, and kids left happy.
6. New Membership Recruitment Information Item
Commissioners shared their plans for recruitment. Commissioner Diaz shared the committee’s meeting and plan to record videos and have announcements in Galt High. Commissioner Woods announced the plan to have an announcement the day after at Liberty Ranch. Commissioner John emphasized the need to have better attendance. Mentors advised that all commissioners recruit two people.
7. Fundraising Brainstorm Information Item
Commissioners discussed opportunities for fundraisers and ultimately agreed that the next Saturday Market to be a good opportunity.
8. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer gave an update regarding the recent events in Galt and the City Council.
9. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared something they are grateful for.
Adjournment: 7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Secretary Diaz.