CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 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: Mentor Goerzen; Mentor Fjeldstad; Mentor Harris; 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 February 3, 2024 Action
Item Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the February 3rd meeting.
3. Amending September 2024 Meeting Budget Action
Item Amending to approve additional $500 to budget for hoodie purchase from September meeting. Strike the original $800 budget; amend to approve the new $1200 budget.
4. Reimbursement for Hoodies Action Item
Approve full reimbursement amount for hoodies purchased on behalf of the commission; totaling $1200.
5. Discussion / Recap on Recent Events Discussion Item
● Recap on the Random Acts of Kindness week cards.
6. Yearly Project Reports Discussion / Action Item
● Elementary School Project - Woods
● City Council Annual Report / Appearance (May) - Information. (Subcommittee:
Lallian, Kaur, Woods, Oliveros-Riviera).
7. Recruitment for 2025 - 2026 school year Discussion Item Three senior commissioners graduating. There are 6 spots on the commission opening up and spreading recruitment information to all high schools. Any new ideas for speaking recruitment information shall be discussed.
8. Treasurer Report Information Item
Oliveros–Rivera will present the current funds with print outs from the City Clerk.
9. Scholarship Update Information/Action
Item Discuss promotion of approved scholarships across high schools.
10.Eggstravaganza Fundraiser Information/Action Item
This is the main fundraiser for the year on Saturday, April 19th. Subcommittee: Cullers, Lallian, Bowman, Fewell, Ortega. Report on upcoming fundraiser and baskets.
11. A-Z Foundation Information Item
Main A-Z dinner is on March 29 at Hutchins St. Square. Lodi is mandatory for commissioners.
12. Podcast Information Item
Discuss who will be going on Farmer’s next podcast episode.
13. City Council Update Information Item
City Council Liaison Farmer will report on the city council.
14. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors will share thankfulness, good thoughts, etc.
15. 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