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Approved Minutes

African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 4, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2020 virtual meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, and Elaina Fowler Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Tam Hawkins, Ellen Sweet, Volma Overton, III, and Elton Randel and AAUL Vacant City Staff in Attendance: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), and Joshua Robinson, Quality of Life Commission Liaison, Equity Office Citizen Communication: 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes – April minutes were unavailable. 2. Presentations: Michael Ward – Discussion on The Austin Urban Technology Movement [AUTM]. It’s a non- profit organization that bridges the gap between the Black, Brown, and Latinx communities and the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. 3. Working Groups - Discussion and Possible Action a. Safety – i. Commissioner Linder requested the commission to draft a letter from the commission in support of Austin Coalition. Vice-Chair Conner and Commissioner Gillard requested support for the Austin Coalition letter. Angelica with Hispanic Quality of Life confirmed her support. b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability – i. Recommendation from the previous meeting for review Family Independence Initiative [FII] drafted a letter. – Chas Moore with Austin Coalition presented a draft letter to commission for review. a) Commissioner Gillard to approve the recommendation and asking each commissioner to sign the letter to support the letter and the commission to sign the letter 2nd by Vice Chair Conner. The motion did not pass. 1) Commissioner Gillard – for 2) Vice Chair Conner – for 3) Commissioner Vanbrakle – for 4) Commissioner Wright – for 5) Commissioner Linder – against 6) Commissioner Eugene – against 7) Commissioner Fowler – against  African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 4, 2020 8) Chair Horton – against 9) Commissioner Smith – abstain ii. Fair Chance Housing Resolution is under 1st review by commission. a) Motion to approve by 1st by Vice-Chair Connor and 2nd by Commissioner Linder & Commissioner Smith b) Dr. Eugene recuse c) Council Member Harper-Madison motioned to support d) Resolution to have more food made available Review Resolution Creative Art Space and Music Commission recommendation a) Motion to approve 1st by Vice Chair Conner and 2nd by Commissioner Vanbrakle 2nd b) Commissioner Gillard recused himself iii. Health and Environment – No Action iv. Culture and Lifelong Learning Health and Environment – No Action v. Government That Works for All – No Action 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 – Chair Horton The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Nelson Lender, President - Nelson Lender, President – e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO – No Update CEO d. f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard g. Mobility – No discussion to date. 5. Future Agenda Items - None 6. Announcements - None African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 4, 2020 Adjournment: i. 1st by Commissioner Smith and, and 2nd by Dr. Eugene 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 Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Linda Hayes at 512-974-6282 – lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov