Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2020 Meeting held in City Council Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Carolina Murillo Cuevas, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Collier, Cross, Gordon, Klotz, Lampson, Singh- Uppal Youth Members Present: Akers, Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, Mejia (arrived at 6:08pm), Murillo Cuevas, Neuburger, Rivas, Robles, Stalians C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None D. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Exploration with Gallup Strengths Adult Mentor Collier had each commissioner and mentor choose a picture that represented their strengths. Each mentor and commissioner shared each of their strengths related to the picture. 2. U.S. Census Project MERCHANDISE: Adult Mentor Klotz made packets of merchandise that could be made for the census promoting project of 2020. She proposed a time to meet to finalize merchandise expenditures on February 11th at 5:30pm. Commissioners Mejia, Neuburger and Murillo Cuevas volunteered to attend. EVENT PLANNING: Mentor Collier explained that Two signs and many flyers were purchased that could be handed out at events. More events need to be planned for the commission to participate in. OUTREACH: Mentor Collier and her team submitted eight social media posts. The photos will be posted on Facebook. Census information was put in the Liberty Ranch parent newsletter. 6:30pm – Adult Mentor Collier leaves. 3. Approval of minutes for the meeting of January 6, 2020 The minutes for the month of January were approved by the commission. Moved: Rivas Second: Kunze Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Kunze overviewed the funds and the total available amount is $5,868.56. 5. City Council Update Councilmember Lampson told the commission the city that a new electronic billboard was erected near Burger King. It will generate between $50,000-$100,000 a year and be dedicated for parks and recreations. Additionally, the recent randomware threat cost the city $700,000 to clean up the computers from the viruses. The city anticipates that their insurance witll cover most of the cost. Councilmember Lampson request to move item #12 to the next item. The commission consented. 6. Breathe California The point counter point discussion was tabled. Councilmember Lampson offered an alternative method to address the issue. She will be coordinating dates for Breathe California to meet the commissioners at their respective schools. 7. Winter Bird Festival Reflection Adult Mentor Cross reported that this fundraising event made $215. She expended $106.39 on food and supplies. So, the youth commission made a profit of $108.61. Commissioners shared provided suggestions for improving next year like considering lunch type items like sandwiches, cold drinks, ice tea and soft drinks. One item they would like to have is a better coffee machine. 8. Adopting a Street Project Commissioner Murillo Cuevas and those who attended the event shared that they had fun and felt proud afterwards. A new date was made for the next clean up on April 5 at 1 p.m. 9. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Commissioner Kunze had a meeting discussing the scholarship and concluded of splitting $1,000 into four $250 scholarships with directing at least one to each high school in Galt, provided there is an applicant and the remaining one would be given to the highest scoring application. A motion was made to provide four $250 scholarships. Moved: Kunze Second: Rivas Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 10. Galt Youth Commission Recruitment Adult Mentor Gordon overviewed the process of selecting new commissioners for next year. The application period would open in March and interviews during April. Interested commissioners wanting to participate on the interview panel would be required to attend three meetings. Commissioners Akers, Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, Mejia, Neuburger and Robles expressed interest in serving on the panel. 11. Eggstravaganza Breakfast Update Commissioners Rivas and Martin shared that they presented to the Galt Lions Club and will be presenting at the Rotary Club to ask for help with the breakfast event. 12. Earth Day Engagement Commissioner Neuburger expressed interest in wanting to support the Earth Day event. She will present an idea and budget at the next meeting. 13. Future Agenda Items - Bylaws Committee Update 14. Around the Horn/ Give Your Gratitude All who attended the Winter Bird Festival were thanked for their efforts. Commissioner Robles was complimented on doing a good job with planning the booth and fundraising sales with the Winter Bird Festival. Adjournment Chair Murillo Cuevas adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary