Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT CITY COUNCIL YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, January 7, 2019 Meeting held in City Hall Chambers A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Vice Chair Ramos, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Cross, Flores, Gordon, L. Klotz, Lampson Youth Members Present: Murillo Cuevas, Franco, Martin, Ramos, Rivas, Rodriguez, Stalians, Trevizo, Youth Members Absent: Gonzalez, Yebra C. PRESENTATIONS: None D. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barbara Payne, former City Council Member, talked about the history of the Galt Youth Commission and presented photo albums that included the work of the commission from previous years. Lali Martinez, America’s Job Center/Sacramento Works, discussed her work and how her center helps prepare students for the workforce and other subjects they need help with. E. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Approval of minutes for the meeting of December 3, 2018 The Commission took action to approve the minutes. Moved: J. Rodriguez Second: M. Franco Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Treasurer’s Report Commissioner Franco gave us a new total balance of $878.33. These changes are based on the Scholarships and the Community Projects. 3. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Adult Mentor Flores gave an overview on the scholarship process and selected a subcommittee to review the application. They will decide the dates for the application period will open and close. The subcommittee will also choose a new essay question. The subcommittee consists of Commissioners Franco and Ramos. 4. City Council Update Council member Lampson shared that Starbucks in Galt opened on December 20th.  There has also been security upgrades to the Council Chambers which was paid by a grant. 5. GYC Team Building Commissioner Cuevas discussed team building opportunities for consideration. The Commissioners took a poll on which dates and times would be best for the escape room. The Commissioners chose January 20 at 3:00 p.m. as the best option. Council Member Lampson and Adult Mentor Cross volunteered to participate in this activity. 6. Winter Bird Festival The Commission adopted a budget for this event not to exceed $200. The budget would cover the cost of donuts, muffins, and coffee. The event will be on February 2nd from 10am to 4pm. Moved: D. Trevizo Second: J. Martin Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 7. Rotary Community Dinner The Commissioners who participated in this event gave a group reflection. Commissioners Cuevas, Rodriguez, and Rivas said that the event was great and interesting to learn from. 8. Eggstravaganza Pancake Breakfast The Commission approved to commit to this event and will formally ask the Galt Lions to partner for this event. The pancake breakfast is a fundraiser for the Galt Youth Commission Scholarship. Commissioners Rodriguez and Martin volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. Moved: D. Trevizo Second: A. Rivas Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 9. Lessons of Leadership Adult Mentor Klotz provided this month’s lesson. The Commissioners did an exercise to work on their public speaking workshop. They learned the importance of communicating clearly, speaking with passion, eye contact, being conversational, and being patient. Adult Mentor Klotz exited at 6:50pm. 10. Community Project: Random Acts of Kindness Commissioner Rodriguez shared that from February 9th to the 15th there will be a different random act of kindness daily. On the 9th, the subcommittee will go to the retirement homes to give valentines and roses. On the 10th, the commission will be giving canned food. On the 11th, they will have a lemonade stand at a park. On the 12th, they will give baked goods to various school office staff. On the 13th, the Commission will make thank you cards to all the non-profits. On the 14th, they will give Valentine’s around school. On the 15th, they will have a field day at Marengo Ranch Elementary  School. On January 18th and 19th, the subcommittee will work on the Valentine’s Day cards and other projects. 11. Community Project: Valley Oaks Marketplace Project Commissioner Ramos informed the Commission that there will be a six week Computer Science Program at Valley Oaks Elementary School. The program will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30. There is no needed budget for this project. 12. Community Project: Senior Technology Project Commissioner Martin informed the Commission that Adult Mentor Klotz was able to get a spot at the fellowship hall at the Galt United Methodist Church for this project. It is confirmed that this project will be on Wednesdays from February 13th to April 24th. Any volunteers will be able to come by 3:00 to participate. The Commission voted to commit to this community project. Moved: H. Stalians Second: D. Trevizo Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 13. Community Project: Helping Adults with English Commissioner Cuevas informed the Commission that they have not heard any new feedback, to begin this project. 14. Galt Herald Newspaper This item was tabled as Commissioner Rivas was not prepared to present. 15. Galt Herald Editorial Article This item was tabled due to not having a meeting. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None G. AROUND THE HORN GIVE YOUR GRATITUDE Commissioner Ramos gave thanks to the meeting being much shorter than most. Commissioner Stalians gave gratitude to Commissioner Ramos for running the meeting today. Commissioner Franco gave thanks to Barbara Payne for giving the history of Commission to us. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Ramos adjourned the meeting at 7:09 PM. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Rivas, Secretary