Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2019 Meeting held in City Council Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE: Carolina Cuevas Murillo, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Collier (Arrived at 6:05 P.M.) Cross, Klotz, Lampson Mentors Absent: Gordon Youth Members Present: Akers, Cuevas Murillo, Hemenover (Arrived at 6:03 P.M.), Kunze, Martin, Neuburger, Rivas, Robles, Stalians Commissioners Absent: Mejia C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None D. PRESENTATIONS: Samantha LeBlanc, Marian O. Lawrence Library, did not present. E. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Lessons of Leadership Adult mentor Klotz informed the commissioners on what an elevator pitch was, how it can help the commissioners, and how to make an elevator pitch. 2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of September 9, 2019 Moved: Martin Second: Robles Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Kunze overviewed to funds in the GYC account and informed the commission on what the balance was $3,342.68. 4. City Council Update A bill is being worked on to allow residents to make and sell their own food in their kitchen. The council doesn’t want it to pass because they think it isn’t sanitary. 5. Galt Herald Newspaper Article Commissioner Rivas presented an article about the pet of the week being a dog called Flash and was recovering from the parvo virus and was looking to find a forever home. 6. Teen Center Update Commissioner Hemenover reported on the Galt Teen Center Design Workshop they attended on September 23rd. The teen center is searching for a permanent location and asked participants what kind of activities they would want to see at the teen center. They are also looking to get more support and funding. The next meeting is October 7th. Commissioner Kunze also provided his observations from the workshop. 7. Galt 150 Year Celebration Event Reflection The commission reflected on this event. They felt that the event was enjoyable. However, they felt it was disorganized and many commissioners felt that they were not taken seriously. Commissioner Martin attended the planning meetings and arranged for the commissioners to assist with the hay rides. Commissioners signed up for times to assist in this activity. However, when commissioners arrived to volunteer, there were too many volunteers from other organizations and many commissioners were looking for other ways to contribute. Some expressed that they could have used their time differently and hoped that in future events they are treated with mutual respect and the community service they offer has purpose. 8. Sacramento County Office of Education Census Project Adult mentor Collier attended a meeting and informed the commission how they could help and engage the community regarding the census. A November 2nd meeting will be held in Sacramento. 9. Lights on Afterschool Adult mentor Collier informed the commission that the event will be October 24th from 4- 6pm at Greer Elementary School. The commission would have a table with bubbles and needed help with the Bright Futures Learning Center table that was making bracelets out of Fruit Loops cereal. Commissioners Murillo Cuevas, Rivas and Neuburger volunteered to help. No budget was presented so no action was taken. 10. Senior Technology Project Commissioner Martin informed the commission on how the senior technology class went. There was a little bit of a date mix up but had enough volunteers to do the event and it was successful. Commissioner Murillo Cuevas provided Commissioner Martin a list of volunteers that could help. 11. Adopting a Street Project Commissioner Cuevas Murillo met with Barbara Payne, Galt Beautification Committee, and got the Adopt-a-Street paperwork the commission needed to do her project. It is a two-year commitment and the commission would have to clean the street three to four times a year. Commissioner Cuevas Murillo also reviewed the safety requirements and presented two options for consideration: A Street and Lincoln Way. The commission will determine next month whether to move forward with the project as well as which street to adopt.  12. Art Exhibit Project Commissioner Akers informed that there will be an upcoming meeting to discuss the next steps needed to progress and take some steps toward the project. 13. Movie Night Fundraiser Fundraiser chair Robles updates the commission on the time and location of the event. The commission would sell snacks and drinks at the event. A motion was made to support the event and pass a budget not to exceed $110. Moved: Stalians Second: Kunze Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Future Agenda Items • Bylaws Committee Update • Galt Herald Editorials • Police Chief’s Editorials • Smoking Ordinance – City of Brea • Lightning of the Night • Dinner for Galt Community 15. Around the Horn/Give Your Graditute Commissioner Rivas congratulated commissioner Robles on getting homecoming queen. Chair Cuevas Murillo and Adult Mentor Klotz were impressed about how well Commissioner Robles put together the movie night fundraising project. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cuevas Murillo adjourned the meeting at 6:57 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary