Special Galt Youth Commission Meeting
Special MeetingGalt, CA · April 7, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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 6:31 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners Present: Akers, Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Fewell,
Oliveros-Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:48), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: City Council Liaison Farmer, Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Gray, Talon.
Mentors Absent: None.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris asked commissioners their about what personality trait they thought was a
weakness, but then recycled to be a strength.
2. New Mentor Introduction Information Item
Mentor Gray introduced herself to the commissioners.
3. Minutes from March 3, 2025 Action Item
Commissioners approved the March meeting minutes.
Moved: Woods Second: Akers Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Scholarship Update Discussion/Action Item
Mentor Goerzen informed commissioners that there are 22 applicants.
5. Recruitment 2024 – 2025 Interview Subcommittee Discussion Item
Commissioners decided that Woods, Oliveros-Rivera, Fewell, Cullers, Camacho, Ortega, and
Lallian will conduct the interviews.
6. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Oliveros-Rivera shared that there were no changes to the budget of $6,928.16.
7. Projects for the year updates Information Item
Commissioner Woods shared that for the Elementary School Project they may need help
planting trees and more updates will be sent through Band.
8. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Commissioners discussed how baskets will be collected, and what supplies are needed.
9. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Item
Mentor Talon went over the possibility of a Sacramento Capitol Tour.
10. Podcast Update Discussion Item
Farmer shared that only Ortega was able to make it, and they’re hoping for more
commissioners to join next time.
11. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer shared updates on the district map, and alternating parade routes.
12. Council Appearance/Presentation Information Item
Commissioners planned to attend the May 1st council meeting.
13. Leesa Klotz Presentation Information Item
Leesa Lotz presented on school food waste to commissioners and asked for ideas to help
reduce waste in high schools.
14. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn.
15. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Team Bonding Trip
4th of July Parade
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.
Agenda
CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
CAL - WASTE, 175 ENTERPRISE CT. UNIT A
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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. New Mentor Introduction Information Item
We are incredibly grateful and excited to welcome our Mentors! Mentor Amber and Mentor
Talon can take this time for introductions.
2. Minutes from March 3, 2025 Action Item
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the March meeting.
3.Scholarship Update Discussion/Action Item
Mentor Goerzen shall give an update.
4. Recruitment 2024 - 2025 Interview Subcommittee Discussion Item
If you are a senior or are not in the reapplication process for the Commission; commissioners
can discuss who would like to attend interviews. One commissioner per interview day.
5. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Treasure Daniel will present the current funds with print outs from City Clerk.
6. Projects for the year updates _ Information Item
Report on activities for the year.
7. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Assign responsibilities and roles for running the event. Set - up time 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM.
Designated Mentor: Fjeldstad.
8. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Discussion Item
Discuss dates and trip ideas for July. Idea: Sacramento Capitol tour?
8. Podcast Update Discussion Item
Update for those who spoke on the Podcast. Topics discussed / Experience?
7. City Council Update Information Item
City Council Member Farmer will report on any updates concerning the city council.
8. Council Appearance / Presentation Information Item
Commissioners shall plan council meetings attendance and make presentations for annual
updates. Sub-committee Report: Kareena, Gaby, Nav, Abby, Danielle, and Lynze.
Two Dates for City Council Meeting: 1st & 3rd Thursday for City Council Presentation.
9. Leesa Klotz Presentation Information Item
Leesa Klotz shall present on school food waste and youth outreach.
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, 380 Civic Drive
2. US Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Parks and Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Avenue
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