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Approved Minutes

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