CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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: Akers, Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Fewell, Oliveros-Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:48), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: City Council Liaison Farmer, Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Gray, Talon.
Mentors Absent: None.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris asked commissioners their about what personality trait they thought was a weakness, but then recycled to be a strength.
2. New Mentor Introduction Information Item
Mentor Gray introduced herself to the commissioners.
3. Minutes from March 3, 2025 Action Item
Commissioners approved the March meeting minutes.
Moved: Woods Second: Akers Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Scholarship Update Discussion/Action Item
Mentor Goerzen informed commissioners that there are 22 applicants.
5. Recruitment 2024 – 2025 Interview Subcommittee Discussion Item Commissioners decided that Woods, Oliveros-Rivera, Fewell, Cullers, Camacho, Ortega, and Lallian will conduct the interviews.
6. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Oliveros-Rivera shared that there were no changes to the budget of $6,928.16.
7. Projects for the year updates Information Item
Commissioner Woods shared that for the Elementary School Project they may need help planting trees and more updates will be sent through Band.
8. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Commissioners discussed how baskets will be collected, and what supplies are needed.
9. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Item
Mentor Talon went over the possibility of a Sacramento Capitol Tour.
10. Podcast Update Discussion Item
Farmer shared that only Ortega was able to make it, and they’re hoping for more commissioners to join next time.
11. City Council Update Information Item
Council Liaison Farmer shared updates on the district map, and alternating parade routes.
12. Council Appearance/Presentation Information Item
Commissioners planned to attend the May 1st council meeting.
13. Leesa Klotz Presentation Information Item
Leesa Lotz presented on school food waste to commissioners and asked for ideas to help reduce waste in high schools.
14. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn.
15. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Team Bonding Trip
4 th of July Parade
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.