CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:30PM
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners: Akers, Bowman, Brixey, Bulahan, Murillo Cuevas, Cullers, Jones, Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Absent Commissioner Kayson Jones
Mentors: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, King, Lampson. Council Liaison: Mayor Vandenburg All Present
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 Information Item
Mentor King gave the ice breaker on favorite summer activity.
2. City Clerk Introduction Information Item
Galt City Clerk, Tina Hubert, shared the roles and responsibilities of the clerk’s office to the commission.
3. Budget Report Information Item
City Clerk, Tina Hubert explained the process of getting reimbursed monetarily for activities. Must fill out form, attach copy of minutes and receipt.
4. Commissioner’s Responsibilities Information Item
Mentor Lampson overviewed the purpose and importance of the GYC ordinance, bylaws, and the Brown Act.
5. Making a Motion Information Item
Mayor Vandenburg explained the basics of making a motion. Roseburg’s Rules of Order will be distributed as a resource.
6. Approval of minutes for the meeting of May 1, 2023 Action Item Motion made by Cullers, 2nd Murillo Cuevas. Passed 9-0
7. Old Galt Festival Sept 23rd Action Item
Mentor Goerzen-Commissioners voted 9-0 to participate in Old Town Festival. Motion made by Murillo Cuevas, 2nd Brixey.
8. Lincoln Way adopt a street Action Item
Commission discussed and voted 9-0 to continue our adopt a street efforts on Lincoln Way and continue working with the Beautification Committee on Saturday clean-up once a month. Motion made by Murillo Cuevas, 2nd Cullers.
9. Overview of the GYC officer positions Information Item Mentor Goerzon. went over the officer positions and elections will be during the September meeting.
10. September scheduled meeting_________________________ ________________Action Item Since the September meeting landed on Labor Day, the commission voted to move meeting to Sept. 11, 2023. Motion made by Brixey, 2nd Akers, passed 9-0.
11. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Senior technology help
Library Project
Community Outreach project
Eggstravaganza fundraiser
Lighting of the Night
Independence Day Celebration
Random acts of kindness
Serve at the A-Z foundation Veterans Dinner
Movie Night
Scholarships
Trick or treat downtown
12. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude Information Item Adjournment 8:07pm
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 Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Parks and Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Avenue Minutes prepared by Paige Lampson