CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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: Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Fewell, Oliveros Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:33), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Akers, Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: Council Liaison Farmer, Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Mentors Absent: None.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Goerzen had commissioners share a president they would have wanted to meet.
2. Approval of minutes for the meeting of December 2024 Action Item On item 7 “no action.,” was changed to “no action,”.
Moved: Cullers Second: Fewell Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Discussion/Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item
Smith gave a recap on the Blanket Drive. Bowman gave a recap on the Lighting of the Night Parade. Lallian shared thoughts on the Rotary Dinner.
4. Yearly Projects Report Discussion/Action Item
Woods shared that they would need help soon on the Elementary School Project. Camacho shared that the Survey Project would not continue. Commissioners created a committee to prepare for the City Council Annual Report. Commissioners decided that due to lack of time, they would focus on showing appreciation towards cafeteria workers and bus drivers as a part of Random Acts of Kindness Week. Commissioners approved a $500 budget to purchase gift cards for bus drivers and cafeteria workers.
Moved: Ortega Second: Bowman Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Recruitment for 2025-2026 School Year Discussion Item The deadline for submitting applications was moved to April 17th. Commissioners decided to come back to the topic of advertising at the next meeting.
6. Treasurer Report Information Item
Treasurer Oliveros Rivera shared that the budget was $7,128.16.
7. Reimburse Ms. Lampson Action Item
The amount needed to be reimbursed was unknown, so the item was tabled.
8. Scholarship Budget Appropriation Information/Action Item Commissioners passed for two $1,000 scholarships and four $500 scholarships to be given out at large.
Moved: Woods Second: Oliveros Rivera Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
9. Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information/Action Item
Commissioners formed a committee and decided to make baskets.
10. A-Z Foundation Information Item
Details on the A-Z dinner were shared.
11. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer shares a summer job opportunity listed on the City of Galt’s website.
12. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners shared gratitude around the horn.
13. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Farmer’s Podcast
New Ideas for Recruitment
Reimbursement of Paige Lampson
Kindness Week Recap
Eggstravaganza
Report on Yearly projects
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 7:42 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.