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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: 5:32 pm
II. Roll Call of Members: all members were present for the 4/21/08 meeting except for the
following members: Vicky Alexander, Brian Silva, Guy Nickleson &JD Villarreal.
Ill. Adoption of Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 17, 2008- minutes approved on 4/21/08
IV. Action on Absent Member(s)from March 17, 2008 meeting: Vicky Alexander(ae) , Brian
Silva, Caitlin Martin (ae) and Aaron De La Garza (ae).
V. Hear from the Public: no public comment
VI. Business
New Business:
1. Commission Vacancy's and Reappointments
a. Discuss religion representative vacancy:
Valerie Villarreal advised Commission that the filling of this vacancy will go to Council
on 5/13/2008. Council will make a selection at that time.
b. Discuss terms expiring in May
Laura Spear Smith advised that she would like to be considered for re-appointment
by City Council. Valerie Villarreal advised that Aaron De La Garza, JD Villarreal and
Brian Silva term's will be expiring in May, 2008 ;however, since they are not in
attendance at this point to this meeting, she will contact them via telephone and ask
if they would like to be considered for re-appointment.
2. Community Connections Event
a. Discuss purpose of event
Different purposes were briefly discussed by Commission members; however, "event
subcommittee" members will discuss this in greater length and bring forth to the
Commission during the May, 2008 meeting.
b. Discuss what is the message the Commission wants to convey to the community
Different messages were briefly discussed by Commission members; however, "
event subcommittee" members will discuss this in greater length and bring forth to
the Commission during the May, 2008 meeting.
c. Discuss partnerships-tabled until the May, 2008 meeting.
d. Discuss potential dates-tabled until the May, 2008 meeting.
e. Discuss event content—tabled until the May, 2008 meeting.
f. Discuss "Event Subcommittee"— Dr. Garza asked subcommittee members if it was
possible to meet soon so they could start assisting the Commission on planning the
event. Subcommittee members advised Dr. Garza that they would meet on 4/25/08 at
"On The Border Restaurant— Noon"-to discuss the connections event.
3. Discuss budget/funding for platform data collection set/Quarterly Report
a. Status of budget process
Valerie Villarreal advised that the data collection line item is in the budget process
and is still a topic of discussion with amongst City leadership.
b. Discuss dates of when Commission should make public comments to City Council
Valerie Villarreal advised that she will inform Commission members which dates
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to attend City Council meetings to discuss funding data collection platform during
public comment. At this point no dates have been finalized.
c. Discuss Commission Quarterly Report
Commission members discussed quarter reporting to City Council. Commission
members agreed that a written report through City Management office to City
Council will suffice. Quarterly report will be written, sent to Chair and Commission
members for approval by the ending of April, 2008 to be sent to City Management
Office by May, 2008.
VII. Committee/Staff Reports
VIII. Superintendent's Report and Commission Concerns
IX. Requests for Information, Agenda Items
1. Parks and Recreation-Juvenile Assessment Center Enhancement Project
a. Proposal to be brought to Commission —expected date-July, 2008
Valerie Villarreal confirmed that the Commission will have a proposal presented for
Juvenile Assessment Center Enhancement Project during the July, 2008 Commission
meeting.
X. Adjournment: 6:07 pm
POSTING NOTICE: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board in the Leopard St.foyer,
1201 Leopard St. at a.m./p.m. on 2007.
Valerie Villarreal, JAC&CYD Superintendent
Parks and Recreation Department