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REGULAR MEETING
Monday,August 18, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
1 rst Floor-City Hall-Committee Room r tf00
1201 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX
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Minutes
Call to Order
II. Roll Call of Members
III. Adoption of Minutes: Regular Meeting, July 21, 2008
IV. Action on Absent Member(s)from July 21, 2008 meeting: Laura Spear Smith (ae), Caitlin Martin (ae),
Miles Toren (ae), Isaac Valencia (ae) & Johnny Oelschlegal (ae)
V. Hear from the Public
VI. Business
New Business:
1. Community Connections Event
a. Continue discussing purpose of event
Group still discussed the event to be a networking event where community based organizations
as well as other individuals who work with youth and families.
b. Continue discussing what is the message the Commission wants to convey to the community
Group still discussed that the event is to be a networking event and this would be a good way
to bring the CCY Platform out in the community and also survey the attendees on their
organizations, services they provide and who their target population is.
c. Continue discussing partnerships
Valerie Villarreal advised that CBAY and Parks and Recreation would be able to assist in
emailing potential attendees.
d. Continue discussing date of event(10/1/2008):
Event will be at Del Mar Economic Development Center— 10/1/08-
e:Continue discussing event content
Group discussed that the event would be for networking, presenting the CCY Platform and
also survey the attendees.
f. Assignment of Tasks
Valerie Villarreal will create a flyer, assist in coordinating the email recipients, create/coordinate
the RSVP list. In addition, Rita Morales will assist with the RSVP list.
2. Discuss budget/funding for platform data collection set
a. Status of budget/budget amount
Valerie Villarreal advised that the Council approved $25,000 is earmarked in the JAC budget.
Valerie Villarreal advised that this will only be used for the CCY data collection platform.
b. "Where do we go from here"
Valerie Villarreal advised that she would contact the Purchasing Department to get some
guidance on RFP. Johnny Oelschegel advised that he would discuss this project with the
Sheriff-maybe some drug money could be earmarked. Guy Nickelson advised that he could
bring this up to some County Commissioners as well.Valerie Villarreal mentioned that Dr.
Garza is in the process of talking to the Kennedy Foundation about a possible grant that could
assist in funding the Data Collection project.
3. Parks and Recreation-Juvenile Assessment Center Enhancement Project
Continue discussing enhancement project
Valerie Villarreal advised that the JAC is embarking on some enhancement projects like
working with Padre Behavioral Hospital in doing case management for some youth/families
that are discharged from the hospital. In addition, they are embarking on partnerships with City
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Recreation Centers as well as some school districts in prevention programming.
VII. Committee/Staff Reports
VIII. Superintendent's Report and Commission Concerns
IX. Requests for Information,Agenda Items
X. Adjournment 6:30pm
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 2008.
Valerie Villarreal, MPA, CM-C
Community Services Superintendent
Parks and Recreation Department