African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission

Agenda — original pdf

. Special Call “of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting” July 29, 2020 African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to be held July 29, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 29, 2020 African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 512-974-3131and Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006) no later than noon, (July 28, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting – July 29, 2020 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair Greg Smith Volma Overton, III Cherelle Vanbrakle Elaina Fowler Tam Hawkins Aaliyah Nobles AAUL-Vacant Miriam Conner, Vice Chair Nelson Linder Dr. Chiquita Eugene Rashida Wright Clifford Gillard Elton Randal Ellen Sweets AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. WORKING GROUPS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Economic Opportunity and Affordability b. Mobility c. Safety 1. Resolution Office of Police Oversight d. Health and Environment e. Culture and Life Long Learning Health and Environment 1. Resolution Black Live Music Support Letter/ Rec 2. American Cultural Heritage District Mark Up Recommendation f. Government That Works for All 1. Open Letter of Support of the National Association of Social Workers 3. Future Agenda Items 4. …

Approved Minutes — original pdf

African American Resources Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a special call meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Executive Session Room in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, Elaina Fowler Cherelle Vanbrakle, and Rashida Wright, Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Tam Hawkins, Ellen Sweet, Volma Overton, III, and Elton Randel and AAUL Vacant City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Christopher Shorter, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), Vicky Valdez Division Manager of Small Business, Michelle Clemons Financial Manager Economic Development Department (EDD), Nydia Castillo, Financial Analyst II, Economic Development Department (EDD) Meeting Call to Order a. Economic Opportunity and Affordability b. Mobility c. Safety 1. WORKING GROUPS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Resolution Office of Police Oversight Miriam Conner stated that the Recommendation passed by Office of oversight Clifford Gillard suggested taking action Motion to accept passed recommendation 1st by Commissioner Miriam Conner 2nd by Commissioner Cherelle Vanbrakle Opposed: none Abstained: none d. Health and Environment e. Culture and Life Long Learning Health and Environment 1. Resolution Black Live Music Support Letter/ Rec Discussion re: amendment to document Approve Motion to intro to delete bullet 5 Approved: Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright Opposed: Chair Horton, Nelson Linder, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Elaina Fowler Abstained: Clifford Gillard Motion does not carry • Amendment to Resolution Black Live Music Support Letter/ Rec to be added to next meeting’s agenda. African American Resources Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2. American Cultural Heritage District Mark Up Recommendation -Community Guest speaker Harold McMillian - Supporting the Culture District Opened for questions from Commission f. Government That Works for All 1. Open Letter of Support of the National Association of Social Workers Opened to discussion from Commissioners 3. Future Agenda Items 4. Announcements ADJOURNMENT at 4: 32 pm 1st Commissioner Dr. Chiquita Eugene 2nd Commissioner Greg Smith