CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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.
Mentors: Goerzen; Fjeldstad; City Council Liaison 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
Mentors Goerzen and Fjeldstad will facilitate an icebreaker.
2. Approval of Minutes from December 2, 2024 Action Item Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
3.Discussion / Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item
● Recap for those who attended Blanket Drive.
● Recap on Lightning of the Night Parade.
● Recap on Thanksgiving Rotary Dinner.
4. Yearly Project Reports Discussion / Action Item
● Elementary School Project - Woods
● Random Acts of Kindness Week
● School Survey / FFA - Camacho
● City Council Annual Report / Appearance (May) - Information
5. Recruitment for 2025 - 2026 school year Discussion Item Four senior commissioners graduating and 1 term is up. There are 6 spots on the commission opening up and spreading recruitment information to all high schools.
6. Treasurer Report Information Item
Oliveros–Rivera will present the current funds with print outs from the City Clerk.
7. Reimburse Ms. Lampson Action Item
Approve reimbursement amount for hoodies purchased on behalf of the commission.
8. Scholarship Budget Appropriation Information/Action Item Discuss potential scholarship amounts and budget appropriation from City Council.
Discuss promotion of the scholarship between schools.
9. Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information/Action Item
This is the main fundraiser for the year on Saturday, April 19th. Discuss the event, procedures, and make a subcommittee.
10.A-Z Foundation Information Item
Main A-Z dinner is on March 29 at Hutchins St. Square. Lodi is mandatory for commissioners. Discuss participation in February 8th crab feed dinner.
11. City Council Update Information Item
City Council Liaison Farmer will report on the city council.
12. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors will share thankfulness, good thoughts, etc.
13. 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 Lobby, 380 Civic Drive
2. U.S. Post Office, 600 N. Lincoln Way
3. Parks and Recreation Department, 610 Chabolla Ave