February 4, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Waller Creek Building 625 East 10th Street Room 104 — original pdf

Agenda

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – February 4, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Waller Creek Building 625 East 10th Street Room 104 Austin, Texas 78767 AGENDA BOARD MEMBERS: Chair-Daryl Horton, Miriam Conner, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Clifford Gillard, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Tam Hawkins, Volma Overton, III., Nelson Linder, Greg Smith, Elaina Fowler, Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Ellen Sweets, Rashida Wright, AAUL - Vacant MEETING CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Any 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on the January 7th, meeting 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Economic Changes Affecting the American Middle Class - Garrett C. Groves – Vice President, Business & Industry Partnerships, Austin Community College b. Tank Proof – Thurman and Torrence Thomas Co-Founder c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Jaime Castillo, Chair, Arts Commission d. Civil Rights Office Update – Candice Cooper - Public Information and Marketing Manager – Austin Code Department e. Austin Police Department’s Safe Place Initiative – Christian Mendoza – LGBTQ + 3. WORKING GROUPS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION – Liaison for APD a. Economic Opportunity and Affordability  b. Mobility c. Safety d. Health and Environment e. Culture and Lifelong Learning f. Government That Works for All i. Community Forum Update ii. Election for Vice Chair i. Resolution Number: 20191125-003b Human Rights Recommendation 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE COMMUNITY UPDATE – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. The Austin Revitalization Authority – Greg Smith, President b. The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce – Tam Hawkins, President and c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Nelson Lender, CEO President e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 5. Future Agenda Items 6. Announcements March 3rd - MEETING LOCATION – City Hall Executive Session 1st Floor Set agenda items for future meetings, including non-substantive housekeeping matters (such as meeting dates, potential topics, and information and research requests for staff) 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 call Linda Hayes, at 512-974-6282, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. -