Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGalt, CA · May 5, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MAY 5, 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, Camacho, Cullers,
Oliveros-Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:50), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Fewell, Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Talon.
Mentors Absent: City Council Liaison Farmer, Gray.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Becket shared a volunteering opportunity with the commissioners.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris asked commissioners to give a high, a low, and a buffalo about their week.
2. Minutes from April 7, 2025 Action Item
Commissioners approved the April meeting minutes.
Moved: Cullers Second: Woods Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Commissioners shared that the event had a smaller turnout that usual. In future events
commissioners will make posters for what they’re selling and what it’s for.
4. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Oliveros-Rivera shared that the commission raised $307.00 from the Eggstravaganza, making
the new budget $7,235.16.
5. July 4th Parade Discussion/Action Item
Commissioners formed a sub-committee; Camacho, Cullers, and Woods. A $150 budget for
candy was also approved.
Moved: Akers Second: Bowman Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
6. Trash Community Clean – Up Discussion Item
Mentor Goerzen shared that the Beautification Committee will be bringing back their
monthly clean ups. The next one will be on May 17th.
7. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Discussion Item
Commissioners decided to have the trip on Monday, July 21, 2025.
8. City Council Update Information Item
No updates were shared.
9. Council Appearance/Presentation Information Item
Commissioners rescheduled the presentation for May 20, 2025.
10. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn.
11. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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, MAY 5, 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.
Mentor: Mentor Goerzen, Mentor Fjeldstad, Mentor Talon, Mentor Gray, City Council
Liaison: Mayor 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
Mentor Talon will facilitate an icebreaker.
2.Minutes from April 7, 2025 Action Item
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the April meeting.
3. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Commissioners in attendance shall report on the experience.
4. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Treasurer Daniel will present the current funds with print outs from City Clerk.
5. July 4th Parade _ Discussion / Action Item
Form a possible sub committee to plan for decorations and logistics of parade preparation.
Discuss the designated lead mentor helping to guide this event. Figure who will be likely to
attend. Discuss if a possible budget for candy may be approved.
6.Trash Community Clean - Up Discussion Item
Discuss participation in trash clean - up.
7. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Discussion Item
Discuss available dates for everyone to be able to attend the Sacramento Capitol Tour and
team bonding experience.
8. City Council Update Information Item
City Council Member Farmer will report on any updates concerning the city council.
9. Council Appearance / Presentation Information Item
Attending commissioners shall report on the city council appearance presentation on May
1st.
10. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors will go around and share thankfulness, good thoughts, etc.
11. 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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