Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Special MeetingGalt, CA · July 13, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION
Special Meeting Minutes, July 13, 2020
Meeting via Zoom
380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Adult Mentor Gordon, called meeting to order at 6:02
P.M.
B. ROLL CALL:
Adult Mentors Present: Gordon, Klotz, Lampson, Singh-Uppal
Mentors Absent: None
Youth Members Present: Akers, Cuevas Murillo, Gold, Hemenover, Kunze, Mejia,
Neuburger, Rivas, Romero, Sosa
Members Absent: None
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker
Adult Mentor Klotz gave the commission an icebreaker that would help them with taking
information and then assessing it. They were shown a series of pictures and had to
decipher which one was the odd one out. This would also teach them that there can be
several answers to on question or situation.
2. Commissioner’s Responsibilities
Council Member Lampson overviewed the Brown Act, ordinance, bylaws and
commissioner responsibilities.
3. Making a Motion
Council Member Lampson discussed the process of how a first and second motion should
be made.
4. Approval of minutes for the meetings of March 2, 2020
The minutes for the March meeting of 2020 were approved.
Motion: Kunze Second: Neuburger Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Treasurer’s Report
Adult mentor Gordon shared that the commission had $2,938.48 available in their
account.
6. Budget for the Retreat
Adult mentor Gordon shared that PRO Youth and Families will be facilitating this year’s
retreat online. The purpose of the retreat will be team building.
A motion to approve a budget of $250 was made for the GYC retreat.
Motion: Hemenover Second: Mejia Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
7. Galt Youth Commission Shirts
A budget not to exceed $80 for three shirts was approved for the new commissioners.
Motion: Akers Second: Rivas Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
8. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Recipient
Three scholarship recipients have been selected to receive Galt Youth Commission
scholarships that are $250. The recipients are Betsy Robles, Alejandra Oceguera, and
Karina Aguilar.
9. City Council Update
Councilmember Lampson informed the commission of current events. There are over 220
cases of COVID in Galt and is growing faster than the average town should be. The city
recommends people abide by the 6 feet social distancing standard, wear a mask when
outside of your home, and to stay home when possible. Lampson also shared a timeline to
hire a new city manager.
10. Galt Herald Newspaper
Adult Mentor Gordon overviewed this standing agenda item. Each commissioner can
have a complementary newspaper subscription. One commissioner is selected to share
about an article from the paper to the group each meeting.
11. Overview of the GYC Officer Positions
Commissioner Rivas overviewed the officer positions. Each year 7 different positions are
offered to the commissioners to take as their own role in the commission. The seven
positions are Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Publicity, Fundraising, Sargent of Arms, and
Treasurer. The commission also discussed how the voting would work.
12. Youth Commission Projects for 2020-2021
GYC Alumni Juliet Rodriguez shared various community projects the youth commission
have done over the years. She discussed how a project takes planning, time, and
commitment. Rodriguez also showed pictures of projects during her four-year tenure as a
commissioner.
Commissioners discussed potential projects to consider in light of COVID-19 which
include pen pals to senior citizens, partnering with service organizations, continuing the
Random Acts of Kindness project, continuing the adopt a street project, and some type of
project to address the needs of high school students who will likely be learning online
this school year.
13. Summer Team Building Activities
Adult mentor Klotz shared the team building survey results. The top five activities as
selected by the commissioners: Smores, Movie, Hiking, Food Closet Volunteering, and a
Virtual Pet Introduction. Commissioner Sosa volunteered to help Klotz on developing an
activity.
14. Future Agenda Items
None
15. Around the Horn Give Your Gratitude
The new commissioners were welcomed to the commission and congratulated for making
it.
Adjournment
Adult Mentor Gordon adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JULY 13, 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.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) ADVISORY To protect our constituents, City officials and City staff, the
City requests all members of the public to follow the California Department of Health Services’ guidance and the
County of Sacramento Public Health Officer Order for the Control of COVID-19 restricting group events and
gatherings and maintaining social distancing. Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the City’s
website at www.ci.galt.ca.us.
Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be held via teleconference/electronically and the City
Council will participate via teleconference/electronically. In-person participation by the public will not be permitted
and no physical location from which the public may observe the meeting will be available. Remote public
participation is available in the following ways:
Join the electronic meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84970085781?pwd=TU9jQ1lsWDhnbTFVZ1BPdzlhdVhOQT09 (Meeting
ID: 849 7008 5781/Password: 037963). Members of the public participating electronically via this link
and wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
B. ROLL CALL: Adult Members: Gordon, Klotz, Lampson, Singh-Uppal
Youth Commissioners: Akers, Cuevas Murillo, Gold, Hemenover, Kunze, Mejia, Neuburger, Rivas,
Romero, Sosa.
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. PRESENTATIONS:
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Group Share
2. Commissioner’s Responsibilities Information Item
Overview of the City of Galt Ordinance, Bylaws and Brown Act.
3. Making a Motion Information Item
Simple tips when conducting business and making decisions.
4. Approval of minutes for the meetings of March 2, 2020 Action Item
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.
5. Treasurer’s Report Information Item
Review funds in the GYC Account.
6. Budget for GYC Retreat Action Item
Approve budget for the retreat.
7. Galt Youth Commission Shirts Action Item
Approve budget for shirts for new commissioners.
8. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Recipient Information Item
Recognize the winner of the Galt Youth Commission Scholarship.
10. City Council Update Information Item
Councilmember Lampson will present this month’s city council update.
11. Galt Herald Newspaper Information Item
Overview of this standing agenda item and its significance to our work.
12. Overview of the GYC Officer Positions Information Item
Review roles of the officers in preparation of election next month.
13. Youth Commission Projects for 2020-21 Information Item
GYC Alumni Juliet Rodriguez will overview past projects and brainstorm potential projects.
14. Summer Team Building Activities Information Item
Adult mentors will discuss potential team building activities based on survey results.
15. Future Agenda Items
16. 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, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Parks and Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Avenue
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