CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 380 CIVIC DRIVE
GALT, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MAY 5, 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 6:30 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL: Youth Commissioners Present: Akers, Bowman, Camacho, Cullers, Oliveros-Rivera, Woods, Smith (6:50), Lallian, Ortega, Sandhu.
Youth Commissioners Absent: Fewell, Myrick-Smith
Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, Talon.
Mentors Absent: City Council Liaison Farmer, Gray.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Becket shared a volunteering opportunity with the commissioners.
D. PRESENTATIONS: None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker Information Item
Mentor Harris asked commissioners to give a high, a low, and a buffalo about their week.
2. Minutes from April 7, 2025 Action Item
Commissioners approved the April meeting minutes.
Moved: Cullers Second: Woods Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Eggstravaganza Update Discussion Item
Commissioners shared that the event had a smaller turnout that usual. In future events commissioners will make posters for what they’re selling and what it’s for.
4. Treasurer Report Discussion Item
Oliveros-Rivera shared that the commission raised $307.00 from the Eggstravaganza, making the new budget $7,235.16.
5. July 4th Parade Discussion/Action Item
Commissioners formed a sub-committee; Camacho, Cullers, and Woods. A $150 budget for candy was also approved.
Moved: Akers Second: Bowman Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
6. Trash Community Clean – Up Discussion Item
Mentor Goerzen shared that the Beautification Committee will be bringing back their monthly clean ups. The next one will be on May 17th.
7. Team Bonding Trip Discussion Discussion Item
Commissioners decided to have the trip on Monday, July 21, 2025.
8. City Council Update Information Item
No updates were shared.
9. Council Appearance/Presentation Information Item
Commissioners rescheduled the presentation for May 20, 2025.
10. Around the Horn Information Item
Commissioners and mentors shared gratitude around the horn.
11. Future Agenda Items Information Item
Adjournment
Chair Lallian adjourned the meeting at 7:03 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Secretary, Navkiran Sandhu.