Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Special MeetingGalt, CA · September 14, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION
Special Meeting Minutes, September 14, 2020
Meeting via Zoom
380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Rivas called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL:
Adult Mentors Present: Gordon, Klotz, Lampson
Mentors Absent: None
Youth Members Present: Akers, Gold, Hemenover, Kunze, Mejia, Murillo Cuevas,
Neuburger, Rivas, Romero, Sosa
Members Absent: None
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
D. PRESENTATIONS: Tina Hubert, Galt City Clerk
The Galt City Clerk introduced herself to the commission. The City Clerk’s Office
provides support to the youth commission.
Lorenzo Hines Jr., Galt City Manager
The new Galt City Manager introduced himself to the commission and asked them to
think of some things they would like to see in Galt and share them with him the next time
the commission sees the City Manager.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker
Adult Mentor Klotz provided the commission with an icebreaker that questioned them
about distance learning. The questions were as follows: What have you learned with
distance learning? What was something funny that happened?
2. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting of August 3, 2020
The minutes for last month’s meeting were approved.
Motion: Murillo Cuevas Second: Hemenover Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Murillo Cuevas reviewed the funds of the GYC account which was $2,874.68.
4. City Council Update
Councilmember Lampson presented the commission with a brief update. She told the
commission Galt has a new city manager which they met earlier. Also, the city is looking for
a new police chief since the previous one retired.
5. Galt Herald Article
Adult mentor Klotz shared that she observed there seemed to be an abundance of articles
about distance learning.
6. Community Project: Care Packages
Commissioner Sosa withdrew the project from consideration.
7. Community Project: Adopting a Street
Due to poor air quality from the recent fires, Commissioner Murillo Cuevas postponed
cleaning the street. With the commission not able to convene in person due to COVID-19,
Murillo Cuevas is planning on cleaning the street with her family.
8. Community Project: Pen Pals
Commissioner Gold sent out an outline to the commission of her plan. The goal would be for
commissioners to write to two people every month. Adult Mentor Klotz and Commissioner
Gold are working on getting a list of people to write letters to. Commissioners Mejia and
Romero were added to the subcommittee.
9. Community Project: Random Acts of Kindness
Commissioner Neuburger shared that she wanted to make masks for the local library
workers, school IT workers, and bus drivers as well as thank you cards and cookie platters to
school staff for their work. The recognition would occur in February 2021.
A motion was made to approve a budget not to exceed $100.
Motion: Neuburger Second: Gold Aye: 10 Nay: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Community Project: Drive-In Movie
Commissioner Kunze shared that the date is set for mid-October. Unfortunately, the
commission will not be able to sell food. The committee, which is being run through the City
of Galt, suggested that the commission can talk to businesses and seek out sponsorships for
the event.
11. Future Agenda Items
- Roundtable with City Manager Hines
- Other Community Projects
12. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude
Commissioner Gold was complemented on her work on her pen pals project. Adult Mentor
Klotz complimented Commissioner Sosa on her decision to withdraw her project idea. She
also thanked commissioners Murillo Cuevas for trying to continue her project while facing
restrictions due to COVID-19. Murillo Cuevas congratulated Chair Rivas on running her first
meeting.
Adjournment
Chair Rivas adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Genevieve Akers, Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
380 CIVIC DRIVE via ZOOM
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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/83086761453?pwd=SGl2djhUb1JFYlpsQ1B4NVQwSitRdz09
(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
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: Tina Hubert, Galt City Clerk
Lorenzo Hines Jr., Galt City Manager
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Group Share
Adult Mentor Klotz will provide this month’s icebreaker.
2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of August 3, 2020 Action Item
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.
3. Treasurer’s Report Information Item
Review funds in the GYC Account.
4. City Council Update Information Item
Councilmember Lampson will present this month’s city council update.
5. Galt Herald Article Information Item
Adult Mentor Klotz will present this month’s article.
6. Community Project: Care Packages Information Item
Commissioner Sosa will provide an update on this project.
7. Community Project: Adopting a Street Information Item
Commissioner Cuevas Murillo will provide an update on this project.
8. Community Project: Pen Pals Action Item
Commissioner Gold will provide an update on this project.
9. Community Project: Random Acts of Kindness Information Item
Commissioner Neuburger will provide an update on this project.
10. Community Project: Drive-in Movie Information Item
Commissioner Kunze will provide an update on this project.
11. Future Agenda Items
12. 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
Get email alerts for Galt
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.