Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT CITY COUNCIL YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, April 8, 2019 Meeting held in City Hall Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Gonzalez, called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Collier, Cross, Gordon, L. Klotz, Lampson Adult Mentors Absent: Flores Youth Members Present: Murillo Cuevas, Franco, Gonzalez, Ramos, Rivas, Rodriguez, Stallians, Trevizo, Yebra Youth Members Absent: Martin C. PRESENTATIONS: Jackie Garcia came to inform the Commission about the Kevin Tonn Run that will take place on July 4th from 7:00-9:30 a.m. She came to ask the Commission if they were available volunteer that day and hand out flyers. D. PUBLIC COMMENT: Thomas Haglund came to introduce himself as the appointed City Manager. He thanked the Commission for their service throughout the community. E. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Icebreaker: Public Speaking Tips Adult Mentor Klotz lead the icebreaker with why promotional skills were important. The Commission gave their input on what they saw was important for their promotional events. 2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of March 4, 2019 The Commission took action to approve the minutes. Moved: J. Rodriguez Second: A. Rivas Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Treasurer’s Report Commissioner Franco gave us a total balance of $946.66. This is due to the update of the Winter Bird Festival income which was $124.75. The Winter Bird reimbursement was $56.43. 4. City Council Update Councilmember Lampson presented this month’s city council update. The City  Manager has resigned and parents have shown interest in wanting to create a teen center in town. There are also nonprofit events that are paid by the city and so far 11 events have asked to be sponsored, the city is also planning on constructing more apartments. 5. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship This item was tabled as Adult Mentor Flores was not able to participate. 6. Final Dinner Meeting Budget Proposal The Commission discussed the dinner considerations for the last meeting. The Commission had decided on pizza and for the budget not to exceed more than $200. Moved: D. Trevizo Second: C. Murillo-Cuevas Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 7. Ice Cream Social Budget Proposal The Commission discussed the purpose of the ice cream social, which is to invite the new Commissioners and their parents to find out what the GYC is and what they are trying to do. The budget is to not exceed $100. Moved: D. Trevizo Second: H. Stalians Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 8. GYC Recruitment Update The Subcommittee has finalized the application and amended the questions. There are announcements at both High Schools for open applications. There are nine applications so far. Commissioner Murillo Cuevas gave an overview of the KDOG announcements at McCaffrey Middle School. The interviews will take place on April 22 and 23. 9. GYC Team Building Reflection The Commission gave a reflection on their experience of the Escape Room. They enjoyed this activity. The Commission thought they needed to build their communication and participation as a big group. It was a great experience that they would try again. 10. Eggstravaganza Pancake Breakfast The Subcommittee gave an update on the Pancake Breakfast. This event will take place at the Estrellita Ballroom on April 13th from 7:00-10:00. The Commission got a $200 check. The Commission has the majority of the needed materials, Adult Mentor Klotz and Commissioner Rodriguez checked the inventory to see what was needed. Ault Mentor Klotz will go to the store to buy the rest of the materials. The Commission will have a budget to not exceed $300. Some Commissioners had informed that they will not be able to attend this event. Moved: H. Stalians Second: D. Trevizo Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 11. Gallup Strengths Strengths Coach Jennifer Collier provided this month’s lesson by showing the  Commissioner's how to present themselves in a leadership position by explaining how they can use their best strengths. 12. Community Project: Valley Oaks Makerspace Project Commissioner Ramos gave an update on this project. They have mentors at both Lake Canyon and Valley Oaks Elementary Schools. They have a total of seven mentors. The students attending these events are learning how to code in the BFLC and are doing a project of their own which is storytelling through code. 13. Community Project: Senior Technology Project Adult Mentor Klotz gave an update on behalf of Commissioner Martin. She informed the Commission that the project was doing great and that it was different from what they had initially planned it to be. The project has become more of a one on one relationship. The next time this project will take place is Wednesday, April 24th, and it is a great experience. Some of the people who attend this event would be interested for this project to continue during the fall. 14. Galt Herald Newspaper Commissioner Yebra presented this month’s article. She talked about the progress of the school facilities improvements at the elementary schools as a result the community passing Measure K. Some of the improvements included the multipurpose room at Valley Oaks being renovated and camera and safety upgrades at all the schools. 15. Galt Herald Editorial Articles The Subcommittee will do these upcoming editorial topics. Commissioner Franco will write an art article. Commissioner Gonzalez will write an article about college. Commissioner Rivas will write an article on Commissioner Martin’s Senior Technology project. Commissioner Yebra will write an art article as well. Commissioner Cuevas will write an article about Earth Day. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will consist of a discussion on good dates for a retreat and the GYC Scholarship. G. AROUND THE HORN/GIVE YOUR GRATITUDE Adult Mentor Klotz thanked the audience for attending this month’s meeting. Jennifer Collier thanked the Commission for being brave and open about their strengths development. Adult Mentor Cross also thanked the Commissioner’s who went to the escape room, and the hard work and passion they have put into their projects this year. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:25PM. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Rivas, Secretary