CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA MONDAY,
AUGUST 3, 2026, 6:30PM
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 family A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:32pm
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners: Bajwa, Camacho, Cullers, Dolan, Gutierrez, Holden, John, Romine, Ziemer
Absent Commissioners: Arellano, Camacho, Maldonado, Pennington Mentors Present: Goerzen, Harris, Pevehouse 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 asked “What vegetable would make the best weapon in a fight?”
2. City Clerk Introduction Information Item
Council member Farmer shared the roles and responsibilities of the clerk's office to the commission due to City Clerk not being able to attend.
3. Budget Report Information Item
Mentors went over the budget/balance and what the usual expenses of the GYC include.
4. Commissioner Responsibilities Information Item
Council member Farmer went over Brown Act, GYC bylaws and the roles of the commissioners.
5. Making a Motion Information Item
Council member Farmer discussed the basics of making a motion & Roseburg's Rules of Order.
6. Approval of Minutes for May 18, 2026 Action Item
Motion made by Dolan, seconded by John. Motion passed 8-0.
7. Overview of the GYC Officer Positions Information Item Mentor Goerzen went over the positions, their jobs, and commitments.
8. GYC Polo's/T-shirts Action Item
Original amount estimated in the May 4th meeting of $300.00 was not sufficient requiring another $100.00 totaling $400.00 for the Polo’s/shirts Motion made by Cullers and seconded by Dolan Motion passed 8-0
9. Rescheduling summer retreat Informational Item
Discussed rescheduling and decided on the Color Wheel August 22nd Sub committee was formed including Cullers, John, Dolan, Holden, Gutierrez, Romine
10. American Legion & National Night-Out Information Item Mentor Goerzen discussed logistics.
11. September scheduled Meeting Action Item
Discuss moving September meeting to September 14th due to Labor day. Motion made by Dolan seconded by Romine. Motion passes 7-0
12.City Council Update Information Item
Council member Farmer discusses the upcoming election and Maverick project with the commissioners.
13. Around the Horn Informational Item
Commissioners and Mentors share what they are grateful for.
ADJOURNMENT 7:49PM