Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · February 3, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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.
- Recognize that it takes all the members of the community to sustain change for the betterment of our youth and families.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Lallian called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners Present: Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Fewell,
Oliveros Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:33), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Akers, Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: Council Liaison Farmer, Fjeldstad, Goerzen,
Mentors Absent: None.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Goerzen had commissioners share a president they would have wanted to meet.
2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of December 2024 Action Item
On item 7 “no action.,” was changed to “no action,”.
Moved: Cullers Second: Fewell Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Discussion/Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item
Smith gave a recap on the Blanket Drive. Bowman gave a recap on the Lighting of the Night
Parade. Lallian shared thoughts on the Rotary Dinner.
4. Yearly Projects Report Discussion/Action Item
Woods shared that they would need help soon on the Elementary School Project. Camacho
shared that the Survey Project would not continue. Commissioners created a committee to
prepare for the City Council Annual Report. Commissioners decided that due to lack of time,
they would focus on showing appreciation towards cafeteria workers and bus drivers as a part
of Random Acts of Kindness Week. Commissioners approved a $500 budget to purchase gift
cards for bus drivers and cafeteria workers.
Moved: Ortega Second: Bowman Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Recruitment for 2025-2026 School Year Discussion Item
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The deadline for submitting applications was moved to April 17 . Commissioners decided to
come back to the topic of advertising at the next meeting.
6. Treasurer Report Information Item
Treasurer Oliveros Rivera shared that the budget was $7,128.16.
7. Reimburse Ms. Lampson Action Item
The amount needed to be reimbursed was unknown, so the item was tabled.
8. Scholarship Budget Appropriation Information/Action Item
Commissioners passed for two $1,000 scholarships and four $500 scholarships to be given
out at large.
Moved: Woods Second: Oliveros Rivera Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
9. Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information/Action Item
Commissioners formed a committee and decided to make baskets.
10. A-Z Foundation Information Item
Details on the A-Z dinner were shared.
11. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer shares a summer job opportunity listed on the City of Galt’s website.
12. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared gratitude around the horn.
13. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Farmer’s Podcast
New Ideas for Recruitment
Reimbursement of Paige Lampson
Kindness Week Recap
Eggstravaganza
Report on Yearly projects
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 7:42 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, 6:30PM
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: Youth Commissioners: Akers, Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Fewell,
Myrick-Smith, Oliveros–Rivera, Woods, Smith, Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Mentors: Goerzen; Fjeldstad; City Council Liaison Farmer
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 the
commission on any agenda item during the consideration of the item. Please come to the podium
and limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
D. PRESENTATION(S):
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentors Goerzen and Fjeldstad will facilitate an icebreaker.
2. Approval of Minutes from December 2, 2024 Action Item
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
3.Discussion / Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item
● Recap for those who attended Blanket Drive.
● Recap on Lightning of the Night Parade.
● Recap on Thanksgiving Rotary Dinner.
4. Yearly Project Reports Discussion / Action Item
● Elementary School Project - Woods
● Random Acts of Kindness Week
● School Survey / FFA - Camacho
● City Council Annual Report / Appearance (May) - Information
5. Recruitment for 2025 - 2026 school year Discussion Item
Four senior commissioners graduating and 1 term is up. There are 6 spots on the commission
opening up and spreading recruitment information to all high schools.
6. Treasurer Report Information Item
Oliveros–Rivera will present the current funds with print outs from the City Clerk.
7. Reimburse Ms. Lampson Action Item
Approve reimbursement amount for hoodies purchased on behalf of the commission.
8. Scholarship Budget Appropriation Information/Action Item
Discuss potential scholarship amounts and budget appropriation from City Council.
Discuss promotion of the scholarship between schools.
9. Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information/Action Item
This is the main fundraiser for the year on Saturday, April 19th. Discuss the event,
procedures, and make a subcommittee.
10.A-Z Foundation Information Item
Main A-Z dinner is on March 29 at Hutchins St. Square. Lodi is mandatory for
commissioners. Discuss participation in February 8th crab feed dinner.
11. City Council Update Information Item
City Council Liaison Farmer will report on the city council.
12. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors will share thankfulness, good thoughts, etc.
13. Future Agenda Items Information Item
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda for this meeting was posted in the following listed sites before the close of business
at 5:00 pm on Thursday 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 Ave
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