Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, November 4, 2019 Meeting held in City Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Carolina Cuevas Murillo, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Cross, Gordon, Klotz, Lampson Mentors Absent: Collier Youth Members Present: Akers, Cuevas Murillo, Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, Mejia, Neuburger, Rivas, Robles Members Absent: Stalians C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Tina Hubert introduces council members Lampson and Sandhu who thanked the commission for their effort of helping at events and for their commitment. They gave each mentor and commissioner a gift of appreciation. D. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Marissa Greenband, representing Breathe California, showed a presentation about the effects of second-hand smoke and advocated that the youth commission pursue a “no smoking” rule in attached homes and apartments in Galt. 2. Barbara Payne from the Galt Beautification Committee informed the commission about their Earth Day event in April and requested participation from the commission. E. REGULAR BUSINESS: Chair Cuevas Murillo moved item 12: Lighting of the Night to the top of the agenda. 1. Lighting of the Night Jackie Garcia presented to the commission about an event she is going to put on at the City Hall to commemorate Christmas. She wanted the commission to help with the arts and crafts that with be at the event. Moved: Mejia Second: Kunze Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Lessons of leadership Each commissioner presented a prepared elevator speech and explained what the commission is to them. Their goal was to make it short, sweet, informational, and have examples of what they did, as well as have personal meaning to their speech. 3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of October 7, 2019 The commission took action to adopt the meeting minutes for the month of October. Moved: Martin Second: Akers Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer chair Kunze went over the funds in the GYC account, $5,308.5 was the balance in the account. 5. City Council Update Council member Lampson explained to the commission about BREATH California wanting to have Galt in on a “no smoking” in attached homes. Also, the city council is considering raising sports programs cost that are run through the city. 6. Galt Herald Newspaper Article Commissioner Mejia summarized an article about the elementary school district receiving progress reports where the grades are increasingly getting better. 7. Sacramento County Office of Education Census Project Commissioners Akers and Neuburger reported on the Youth Engagement Summit they attended at the Sacramento County Office of Education on November 2nd on behalf of the commission. They learned the importance of being counted and financial impacts. Additionally, they brainstormed ideas with McCaffrey Middle School students to help spread the word about the 2020 Census. 8. Movie Night Fundraiser Reflection The commission raised $160.08 from the event. Commissioners who went said that the event was successful and a good learning experience for them. The main improvement they felt that could have been done was heating the nacho cheese before getting there. 9. Lights on Afterschool Reflection Commissioners Mejia and Rivas shared their reflections of working at the bubble table. Commissioner Neuburger supported the Bright Future Learning Centers by making necklaces and bracelets out of fruit loops. 10. Senior Technology Project  Commissioner Martin shared the seniors appreciated the efforts by the youth commission. At the last class, they had 12 seniors and two volunteers who assisted the seniors at the event. 11. Art Exhibit Project Commissioner Akers updated the commission that a community wide art exhibit will not happen. However, she is considering partnering with another event like Earth Day and providing opportunities for individuals to participate in a themed painting or drawing class. 12. Adopting a Street Project The commission discussed about what section of Lincoln Way they would clean up. The commission took action to adopt cleaning Lincoln Way from Terrace Lane to A Street. Moved: Rivas Second: Neuburger Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 13. Galt Rotary Dinner Community Service Adult Mentor Klotz overviewed the event on December 14 and explained that it would be a holiday dinner for many people. They would help set up, cook, decorate, and take down at the event. Moved: Mejia Second: Kunze Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Storage Shelf Mentor Klotz requested a $200 budget to organize the closet. The commission discussed about it and decided to wait. The commission wanted more specific details and ideas. 15. Holiday Team Building Activity Commissioner Neuburger offered to hold the event at her home which would consist of team bonding dinner as well as a white elephant gift exchange in December. 16. Future Agenda Items • Bylaws Committee Update • Earth Day 17. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude Chair Cuevas Murillo shared how she was impressed with the elevator speeches. Adult Mentor Gordon thanked members Neuburger and Akers for attending the SCOE summit. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cuevas Murillo adjourned the meeting at 8:08pm. Respectfully submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary