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REGULAR MEETING l`;"
Monday, May 19, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
First Floor- City Hall-Council Chamber's "Committee Room ��:_; :•
1201 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX `"� "Fr4 r.
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proceedings. You must first identify yourself by name and address. Then state your point'a*briefly as posible'when
addressing the Committee. Presentations will be limited to three (3) minutes.
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and Recreation Department at 826-4000 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be
made.
MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order: 5:30PM
II. Roll Call of Members
III. Adoption of Minutes: Regular Meeting, adopted April 21, 2008
IV. Action on Absent Member(s)from April 21, 2008 meeting:Vicky Alexander, Brian Silva, Guy Nickelson
and JD Villarreal— It was moved that action be tabled until next meeting.
V. Hear from the Public: No public citizens attended the meeting.
VI. Business
New Business:
1. Commission reappointments and new appointments
a. Review reappointments
Celina Pulcher reported to the CCY the new appointments to the committee. Isaac Valencia,
representing Law Enforcement, Rosa Gonzalez representing Social Services and Robert Mirabel
representing Religion, were the three new appointments and Brian Silva had been reappointed in
the at-large position.
b. Welcome new appointees (law enforcement, religion and social services)
Rosa Gonzalez and Robert Mirabel were present at the meeting and both spoke a few words
about their backgrounds and their interest in the CCY.
2. Community Connections Event
a. Discuss purpose of event
CCY member, Laura Smith, reported that the subcommittee had met and had ideas for the
luncheon with the purpose being to share ideas amongst all entities that work with youth. In
addition, a resource guide could be compiled that helps to identify all the groups that work with
youth.
b. Discuss what is the message the Commission wants to convey to the community
It was discussed that the message would be to support advocacy and to clarify the roles of City,
county, etc.
c. Discuss partnerships
Possible partnerships with all entities that work with youth would be ideal for the event.
d. Discuss potential date
Potential dates were discussed. It was agreed that a Fall event might work better this year,
possibly September. In the past, the May or June dates did not allow for follow through but the
committee felt that Fall would be a more opportune time. The Education Service Center was
discussed as a possible venue. Also discussed was possibly having the event on a Friday and
from the hours of 11-1 pm. The committee discussed having everything done by August in order to
allow time for invitations.
e. Discuss event content
The committee agreed that on the next meeting the subcommittee would provide an outline of the
event including a timeline. Dr. Garza agreed she would look into the possibility of offering CEU's
for the attendees of the luncheon.
f. Discuss"Event Subcommittee"
It was discussed and additions to the subcommittee include Rita Morales and possibly Rosa
Gonzalez.
3. Discuss budget/funding for platform data collection set/Quarterly Rep rt
a. Status of budget process CANNED
Celina Pulcher reported the budget was still on the table with senior leadership and still going
through the budgeting process.
b. Discuss dates of when Commission should make public comments to City Council
Mrs. Pulcher reported the dates for public comments are scheduled for June 10, July 22nd and July
15th
c. Discuss Commission Quarterly Report status
Mrs. Pulcher reported that the Quarterly Report had been written and distributed to senior
leadership. City Council should receive the reports by June 10th. Dr. Garza asked that the report
be sent to the new appointments for their information. She also requested that everyone should
acknowledge that they received the reports via email.
d. Discuss City Council contacts
The committee discussed the contacts they had made with City Council members.
Acknowledgements were positive but it was reported that this year's City Budgets were very tight.
Dr. Garza requested that the committee be kept informed of the progress and of any changes that
might occur.
4. Education Advisor—
JoAnn Hooks, Education Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi was scheduled to come speak to
the committee, but had to decline due to illness. She did request that she be placed on next
month's agenda.
a. Discuss community projects/events as they pertain to children, youth and families
b. Discuss community implementation of the Commission's`Platform"
5. Commission Advisor
a. Inform the Commission on City Secretary's definition on "advisor"
Mrs. Pulcher reported that Valerie Villarreal did speak to the City Secretary's office regarding an
"advisor"and the only information she was given was that the advisor is someone who was
considered an "expert"and their attendance to the committee meetings is not mandatory. Mrs.
Villarreal also reported the discovery of a CCY Advisor happened only recently and that his name
is Tim Wilson.
b. Discuss advisor role as per Commission needs
The committee discussed that they would look into this further and invite Mr.Wilson to attend one
of the committee's meetings.
VII. Committee/Staff Reports: No reports were given as Valerie Villarreal was out due to a mandatory
meeting out-of-town.
VIII. Superintendent's Report and Commission Concerns: No reports were given at this time.
IX. Requests for Information, Agenda
Committee requested a follow-up on bathrooms in the park
X. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:04pm