Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. African American Cultural & Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St. Creativity Studio Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding peer support, reentry, and building recovery capital for success. Presentation by Robert T. Lilly, Peer Support Specialist, Travis County Public Defenders Office. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday April 1st, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at the city of Austin Permitting and Development Center in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 4, 2024. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, and Smith were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Briefing regarding the Housing and Urban Development Action Plan and how grants may impact the commission’s interests in FY2025-26. Briefing by Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. Briefing by Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation regarding American Gateways’ work supporting the immigrant community in Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Withdrawn without objection. Presentation by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) regarding the ADL’s work locally in combatting antisemitism, hate and extremism. Presentation by Courtney Toretto, Director of Policy for the Central Division, and Kazique Prince, Board Member, ADL. Presentation by Courtney Toretto, Director of Policy for the Central Division, and Kazique Prince, Board Member, ADL. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Daryl Horton was elected as Chair on Vice Chair Eugene’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, and Smith were absent. Dr. Chiquita Eugene was elected as Vice Chair on Chair Linder’s motion, Commissioner Rudd’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, and Smith were absent. 6. Nominate Commissioners Commission’s primary and alternate representatives to the Joint Inclusion Committee. the African American Resource Advisory to serve as Justin Parsons and Alexandria Anderson were nominated as the primary and alternate representatives to the Joint Inclusion Committee on Vice Chair Eugene’s motion, Commissioner Hayes’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Linder was off the dais. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, and Smith were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Anderson …
