CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MAY 4, 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, Camacho, Cullers, Diaz, Dolan, Fewell, Holden, John, Maldonado (6:31), Oliveros Rivera, Woods
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Harris, Pevehouse, Van Warmerdam 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.
2. Budget Report Information Item
There was no budget to present at this month’s meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes for April 6, 2026 Action Item
Motion made by Commissioner Akers and seconded by Commissioner Dolan Passed 11-0.
4. Saturday Market Recap Information Item
Commissioners John and Camacho mentioned that the last Saturday Market was a slow day and that the poor attendance was unfortunate though anticipated. It was suggested temporarily put the idea of raffle baskets to the side as the Commission learns to navigate the events.
5. Approval of 2026 Scholarship Recipients Information Item The Commission unanimously (11-0) approved awarding Gabrielle Akers, Elia Rodriguez, Estrella Diaz, Roxana Garcia, Stephanie Rocha, and Alyson Rivera each a $500 scholarship. The decision was moved by Commissioner Camacho and seconded by Commissioner Cullers.
6. Apparel Budget Information Item
Commissioner Akers moved to approve a $300 budget for Galt Youth Commission shirts. Commissioner John seconded and the motion passed 11-0.
7. Information Item
Commissioners created a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners John, Akers, Oliveros, Diaz, and Cullers in order to prepare and present the presentation.
8. Fundraising Brainstorm Action Item
Commissioners discussed opportunities for fundraisers and specified an interest in holding a “Sing-o” Night in Grange Hall and charging $5 as an entry fee. A subcommittee comprised of Commissioners John and Dolan was created to handle the technicalities for the next year.
9. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer gave an update on the recent events in Galt and City Council.
10. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared something they were grateful for.
Adjournment: 7:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Secretary Diaz.