Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 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 6:30 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners Present: Akers, Bowman, Cullers, Fewell, Oliveros- Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:33), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu. Youth Commissioners Absent: Camacho. Mentors Present: Goerzen, Fjeldstad, Harris, City Council Liaison Farmer Mentors Absent: None. C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bonnie Rodriguez notifies commissioners of the Youth Leadership Academy. Chair of the Commission of Aging, Paul Vaug, invites commissioners to collaborate with the Helping Hand Association. Paul Jr. requests a youth coordinator, at least 18 years old, for the Helping Hand Association. Betty Welch from the Sunshine Food Pantry requests the commission to volunteer at the Empty Bowls Fundraiser on March 8th. Mentor Fjeldstad suggests allowing Thornton kids being allowed to apply to the Galt Youth Commission since they attend high school in Galt. D. PRESENTATIONS: None. E. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Icebreaker Information Item Mentor Harris introduces himself and asks commissioner their biggest fear when it comes to public speaking. 2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of February 2024 Action Item On roll call “Oliveros Rivera” was changed to “Oliveros-Rivera”.  Moved: Akers Second: Cullers Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Amending September 2024 Meeting Budget Action Item Commissioners approve an additional $500 to the budget for the hoodie purchase from the September meeting, strike the original $800 budget, and the new $1200 budget. Moved: Akers Second: Woods Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 4. Reimbursement for Hoodies Action Item Commissioners approved the full reimbursement amount of $1200 for the hoodies purchased by Paige Lampson on behalf of the commission. Moved: Lallian Second: Fewell Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 5. Discussion/Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item Everyone who received cards on Random Acts of Kindness week was very grateful. 6. Yearly Project Reports Discussion Item Woods shares that they will be pulling out weeds tomorrow for the elementary school project, if commissioners could come help. The City Council Report Committee shares that they have started communicating. 7. Recruitment for 2025-2026 School Year Discussion Item th Commissioners decide to have a booth at the Saturday Market on April 5 to help advertise. 8. Treasurer Report Information Item Oliveros Rivera shared that there were no changes to the budget of $7,128.16. 9. Scholarship Update Discussion Item Commissioners decided to promote the scholarship through social media. 10. Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information Item No updates were shared. 11. A-Z Foundation Dinner Information Item th Most commissioners are expected to attend the dinner on March 29 , and show up around 4:35 P.M. 12. Podcast Information Item Farmer will send updates in Band; 2-3 commissioner are expected to meet him at the Coffee Shop Bakery on March 19th at 6:30 P.M. 13. City Council Update Information Item City Council Liaison Farmer updates commissioners on C-Street construction, and the RV Ordinance. 14. Around the Horn Information Item Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn. 15. Future Agenda Items Information Item There were no future agenda items discussed. Adjournment Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.