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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Commission On Children And Youth - 02/20/2012COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 20, 2012, 5:30 p.m. 1st Floor Council Conference Room City Hall, 1201 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to speak during the meeting. A recording is made of the proceedings. You must first identify yourself by name and address. Then state your point as briefly as possible when addressing the Committee. Presentations will be limited to three (3) minutes. Any person who plans to attend this meeting and may need an accommodation is requested to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 826 -4000 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Minutes Call to Order — Guy Nickelson, Chair called the meeting to order 5:35 p.m Roll Call of Members — Members present: Guy Nickleson- Chair, Clarissa Silva, Danny Kollaja, Isaac Valencia, Antonio Illas, Debbie Espinosa, Dr. Ridge Hammons, Denise Etheridge, Michael D. Huddleston Members absent: Fran Willms, Tara Martin, Dolores Oliveira, Sally Ann Lewis, Charles Imbergamo Staff Present: Stacie Talbert III. Adoption of Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 17, 2011 — Isaac Valencia motioned to approve the minutes, Debbie Espinosa second the motion. All members approved the minutes for October 17, 2011 with correction. Item VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda — should read November 19, 2011 rather than September. IV. Public Comments — No public comments. Becky Perrin — CBAY- opportunity to collaborate V. Introduction/ Welcome of New Members 1. Antonio Illas — Religion Chaplain with Texas Army National Guard 2. Michael D. Huddleston — Social Services Program Counselor with Christus Spohn Memorial and PRN with Bayview 3. Denise Etheridge — Youth Senior at Tuloso Midway High School VI. Presentations for Discussion and Possible Action 1. Mayors Fitness Council (MFC) — Stacie Talbert —The MFC received an Achieve Grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association to set up a Community Action Plan to address chronic disease on a policy and environmental level that could span the entire community. There are three goals in the Action Plan: • Increase non motorized and pedestrian transportation o Hike and bike trails • Increase numbers of community venues that are smoke free • Smoke free parks; teaming up with CCYAC • Dr. Hammons shared personal experience with CCISD smoking ban; benefits and obstacles • Increase venues that provide healthy food options o Community gardens The Data Collection Project was utilized in the application process for this grant and is referenced in the Community Action Plan. Stacie is trying to get a ruling from NRPA and CDC on whether some of the grant monies can be utilized to help fund the next Data Collection Project. Dr. Ridge Hammons motioned to issue a Proclamation of Support for the Community Action Plan. Danny Kollaja seconds. Motion carries. VII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action 1. 2012 Goals and Objectives — Chair Guy Nickelson shared with the new commission members some information relating to the Data Collection Project and the issues that the collection addresses. Chair asked for input from commission members. • Data Collection Project — Commission must raise $17,000 by July to received CCPD match of $10,000. Kenedy Foundation, Refineries • Isaac Valencia — conflict resolution; parenting skills • Mike Huddleston - Adolescent/ Psychiatric Issues- getting word out about resources available to parents. • Create a marketing campaign focused on one or two major issues to bring awareness • Ridge Hammons - Incentivizing the kids to get outdoors • Parenting — educating and empowering parents • Social media — facebook, twitter • Reach out to faith based organizations - get list from them • Piggyback on events • Network — social media, website, news • Community Resources — Agencies/ services they provide • Culminating activity — Food, music, to bring all groups together • Stacie suggesting the Commission prepare a formal report or policy to City Council • Stacie to create 3 goals with objectives and put on next agenda VIII. Staff Liaison Report — Stacie Talbert — no report IX. Identify items to be place on next Agenda for March 19, 2012 • Approval of Meetings • Goals and Objectives • Schedule of Meetings X. Adjournment — As there was no further business, Isaac Valencia motioned to adjourn, Michael Huddleston seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.