Galt Youth Commission Meeting

Name: Galt Youth Commission Meeting — Galt, CA
Start: 2020-03-02
End: 2020-03-02
Location: Galt, CA

Regular Meeting

Galt, CA · March 2, 2020

Minutes

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2020 Meeting held in City Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Carolina Murillo Cuevas, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Cross, Gordon, (Arrived at 6:01 p.m.), Klotz, Lampson Mentors Absent: Collier, Singh-Uppal Youth Members Present: Akers, Hemenover, Kunze (Arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Martin, Mejia, Murillo Cuevas, Neuburger, Rivas, Robles Members Absent: Stalians C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None D. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS: None E. PRESENTATIONS: None F. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Lessons of Leadership Adult Mentor Klotz provided a lesson on following through on commitments. She shared a chart and discussed the difference between what is “urgent” and “not urgent.” Klotz spoke about the importance of doing what you say you will and to make sure you always follow through. 2. U.S. Census Project Adult Mentor Klotz shared information on upcoming events as well as finalized the list of merchandise that will be used as giveaways at community and speaking events. She also passed out a sign up sheet of upcoming City Council and School Board meetings and asked commissioners to sign up to present their Census 2020 “elevator” speech during public comment. 3. Breathe California Council Member Lampson shared a meeting with some of the commissioners and Breathe California regarding the impacts of second hand smoke in attached homes (i.e apartments, duplexes). Lampson would like to see the Commission go to City Council and bring awareness. A possible outcome would include adoption of a local ordinance. The commission took action to commit to this project next year. Moved: Hemenover Second: Neuburger Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Approval of the Minutes for the Meeting of February 3, 2020 The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. Moved: Kunze Second: Hemenover Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 5. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Kunze overviewed the funds in the Galt Youth Commission’s funds. There was a total amount of $5,868.58 in the account. The commission profited from the Winter Bird Festival by selling food and drinks. 6. City Council Update None 7. Senior Tech Project Commissioner Martin provided two flyers each to hang up where they can which will provide some advertisement for the event which will occur in the month of March. 8. Adopting a Street Project Commissioner Murillo Cuevas shared the next clean up day would be on Sunday April 5th at 1 p.m. 9. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Adult Mentor Gordon stated that the scholarship applications were released on February 10th and the deadline to submit is April 15th. Applications may be picked up or turned at either high school, Dr. Chavez office, or City Hall. 10. Galt Youth Commission Recruitment Adult Mentor Gordon presented the Galt Youth Commission application for review. Minor changes were made. Next steps will be to release the application next week with interviews happening in April. 11. Eggstravaganza Breakfast Update Commissioner Rivas gave a brief update that the event will take place on April 4th at the Estrellita Ballroom. She also provided a sign up sheet for commissioners to work the event. The Commission took action to approve a budget not to exceed $600. Moved: Kunze Second: Mejia Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 12. Earth Day Engagement Commissioner Neuburger updated the commission on how they would participate in the Earth Day event on April 18th from 10-4pm. The Commission would have a table with a spinner, prizes and Census 2020 giveaways. The Commission took action to approve a budget for prizes not to exceed $60. Moved: Neuburger Second: Akers Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 13. Future Agenda Items - Bylaws Committee Update 14. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude Commissioners provided updates to the roster. Adult Mentor Gordon mentioned there is a lot going on in April (Eggstravaganza, Clean Up Day, Earth Day, etc.) and encouraged commissioners to participate. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Murillo Cuevas adjourned the meeting at 7:34pm. Respectfully submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary

Agenda

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020, 6:00PM 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: Adult Members: Collier, Cross, Gordon, Klotz, Lampson, Singh-Uppal Youth Commissioners: Akers, Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, Mejia, Murillo Cuevas, Neuburger, Rivas, Robles, Stalians. 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. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS E. PRESENTATIONS: F. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Lessons of Leadership Information Item Adult Mentor Klotz will provide this month’s lesson. 2. U.S. Census Project Information Item/Action Item Adult Mentor Klotz will report out on the progress related to merchandise and event planning. 3. Breathe California Action Item Council Member Lampson will discuss with the commission whether to support a citywide measure. 4. Approval of minutes for the meeting of February 3, 2020 Action Item RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes. 5. Treasurer’s Report Information Item Treasurer Kunze will overview the funds in the GYC Account. 6. City Council Update Information Item Councilmember Lampson will present this month’s city council update. 7. Senior Tech Project Informational Item Commissioner Martin will provide an update. 8. Adopting a Street Project Information Item Commissioner Murillo Cuevas will provide an update. 9. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Information Item Adult Mentor Gordon will provide a brief update. 10. Galt Youth Commission Recruitment Information Item Adult Mentor Gordon will provide a brief update. 11. Eggstravaganza Breakfast Update Action Item Commissioners Rivas provide an update and the commission will adopt a budget. 12. Earth Day Engagement Action Item Commissioner Neuburger will present an idea to participate in the Earth Day. 13. Future Agenda Items • Bylaws Committee Update 14. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude Information Item Group discussion of any community updates that GYC members would like to share. Adjournment The agenda for this meeting was posted in the following listed sites before the close of business at 5:00 pm on Friday 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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