Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Special MeetingGalt, CA · September 8, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 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 families.
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: at 6:35 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners Present: Akers, Buzo, Camacho, Cullers, Diaz, Dolan,
Holden, John, Maldonado (6:48), Oliveros Rivera, Woods
Absent Commissioners: Fewell
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Harris, Council Liaison 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: City Clerk Tina Hubert went over GYC protocol, Brown Act, current
budget and protocol, bylaws, roles, and responsibilities of city to the commission.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris asked Commissioners to talk about a time they had a "boat moment' and how
things went sideways.
2. Budget Report Information Item
Presented by City Clerk, Tina Hubert.
3. Officer Election Information Item
Officers for the GYC were elected as follows: Chair: Oliveros Rivera, Vice-Chair: Woods,
Secretary: Diaz, Treasurer: Akers, Sergeant-at-arms: Camacho, Public Relations: John,
Fundraising Chair: Cullers, Community Liaison: Dolan.
4. Approval of minutes for the meeting of August 4, 2025. Action Item
Motion made by Woods and 2 nd by Holden. Passed 11-0.
5. Blue Angles of Hope Recap Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd by Cullers. Passed 11 -0.
6. National Night Out Recap Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd by Cullers. Passed 11-0.
7. Capitol Field Trip Recap Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd by Cullers. Passed 11-0.
8. Galt High Alumni Dinner Information Item
Commissioners discussed possible attendance.
9. Saturday Market Attendance Information Item
Commissioners discussed possible attendance.
10. Trunk R Treat Information Item
Commissioners discussed possible attendance, Cullers will get back with details.
11. Fundraising Brainstorm Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd by Cullers. Passed 11 -0.
12. Input on Scholarships Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd by Cullers. Passed 11 -0.
13. City Council Update Information Item
Motion made to table agenda item, moved by Camacho and 2 nd
by Cullers. Passed 11-0.
14. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn.
Adjournment: 8:28 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Chair Oliveros Rivera and Vice-Chair Woods.
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
SPECIAL GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
380 CIVIC DRIVE, GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 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 families.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners: Akers, Buzo, Camacho, Cullers, Diaz, Dulah, Fewell,
Holden, John, Maldonado, Oliveros Rivera, Woods
Mentors: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Harris 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:
1. City Clerk Introduction
Galt City Clerk, Tina Hubert will share the roles and responsibilities of the clerk’s office to the
Commission and how the budget works.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker________________________________________________ Information Item
Mentor Harris will facilitate the icebreaker.
2.Budget Report____________________________________ Information Item
Review current balance.
3.Officer Election_______________________________________________________Action Item
Commissioners will decide on the GYC Officer Positions for the 2025-2026 year.
4. Approval of Minutes for August 4, 2025 _________________ ______Action Item
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.
5. Blue Angels of Hope Recap ________ _____Information Item
Discussion about how the Blue Angels of Hope Dinner went and how it could go better in the
future.
6. National Night Out Recap Informational Item
Discussion about how National Night Out went and how it could go better in the future.
7. Capitol Field Trip Recap Informational Item
Discussion about how the field trip to the State Capitol went and how it could go better in the
future.
8. Galt High Alumni Dinner Informational Item
Commissioners will discuss possible attendance of the Galt High Alumni Dinner
9. Saturday Market Attendance Informational Item
Commissioners will discuss possible attendance of the Galt Saturday Market to either promote
the Galt Youth Commission or as a fundraising opportunity.
10. Trunk R Treat Informational Item
Commissioners will discuss possible attendance of the Trunk R Treat event.
11. Fundraising Brainstorm Informational Item
Commissioners will discuss opportunities for fundraising.
12. Input on Scholarships Informational Item
Commissioners will discuss ways that they can become more involved in the scholarship process
or if it is a good idea.
13. City Council Update Informational Item
Council Liaison Farmer will give an update on recent happenings in Galt and the City Council.
14. Around the Horn Informational Item
Commissioners will share something they are grateful for.
Adjournment
The agenda for this meeting was posted in the following listed sites before the close of business at
5:00 pm on Thursday preceding the meeting:
1. City Hall Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Parks and Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Avenue
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