CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023, 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: Chair Kaur called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners present: Akers, Brixey (6:31), Bulahan, Caron, Murillo Cuevas, Cullers (6:31), Kaur, Lallian
Youth Commissioners absent: Gold, Jones
Mentors present: Paige Lampson, Jessica Goerzen, Alan King; City Council Representative:
Mayor Jay Vandenburg
Mentors absent: Mentor at Large: City Manager Lorenzo Hines Jr.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
D. PRESENTATION(S): None
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor King introduced himself to the Commission and expressed his enthusiasm in joining.
He was a former teacher for Stockton Unified and has worked in various community outreach programs.
2. Minutes from February 6, 2023 Action Item
Commissioners reviewed and approved the minutes from the February meeting. Motion made by Caron, seconded by Murillo Cuevas. Motion passed, 8-0.
3. Community Career Fair and Fashion Show Discussion/Action Item Tracie Cross discussed and finalized the Commission participation of the Community Fair Fashion Show. There will be a meeting held on March 17th, further details to be discussed.
4. Partnering with Commission on Aging Discussion Item
The commission discussed possible dates and places for partnering with the Commission on Aging as well as plans for senior technology tutoring.
5. Recruitment for 2023-2024 school year Discussion Item There will be four senior commissioners graduating and 1 term will be ending. With 5 spots opening up, commissioners appointed a member from each school to spread recruitment information.
6. Treasurer Report Information Item
Commissioner Caron presented the current funds. There have been no changes to the budget.
A total of $9,486.99 is accessible.
7. Projects for the year updates _ Information Item
Activities for the year were reported on.
• Animal service-Akers/Kaur - There is an animal shelter in Lodi that offers volunteer opportunities. Applications are on the website in order to help. • Random Acts of Kindness-Gold - Gold was not present. Commissioner Akers reported plans in March to leave positive notes in public places, treat school office staff, leave chalk messages in schools, and create shoutouts for school coaches. • Zip lining- The commission plans to zipline on Monday, April 3th. Time is yet to be decided.
8. General survey for high school Information/Action Item Commissioner Lallian provided information on the outgoing survey for Galt and Liberty High School. Commissioners have one week to edit and add their own questions.
9. City Council Update Information Item
Mayor Vandenburg presented information on updated animal services, youth baseball, developments in homeless crisis information, City of Commerce plans and proposals, and Saturday market days being extended.
10. Council Appearance Information Item
Commissioner Cullers reported on the presentations he recently gave to the Council informing about Galt Youth Commission updates.
11. Eggstravaganza fundraiser Information Item
The event will take place April 1st. Commissioners reported on baskets and donations they secured from various businesses in Galt.
12. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors took turns expressing their gratitude and good thoughts.
13. Future Agenda Items Information Item
● Youth Commission application process for 2023-24.
● Update for Easter Eggstravaganza.
● Updates for Community Fair.
● “Role Model”/Shadow day for 5th and 6th graders.
● Closet Shelves
● Chamber of Commerce and Farmer Old Town Fair in September. ● End of the year activities.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM
Minutes submitted by Commissioners Lallian and Murillo Cuevas.