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Agenda

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – September 6, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (September 5th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282)lindak.hayes@austintexas,gov , no later than noon September 5th. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Cherelle Vanbrakle Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than September 5th by noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 1. `August 2nd meeting minutes DISCUCSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Director Kim McNeeley City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department update about the Carver Museum with the improvement of the facility 3. Presentation by Director Adrienne Sturrup City of Austin Public Health update COVID-19 and how it’s affecting the community 4. Presentation by Martin Barrera, Redevelopment Project Manager and Kimberly Olivares Deputy Chief Financial Officer/COA update pertaining to Colony Park and discussion on the resolution from the Women’s Commission on Colony Park 5. Presentation by Anne Gatlin-Haynes – Austin Economic Development Corporation – discussion on Urban Renewal – Block 16&18 RFP Engagement WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS 6. Safety – Being safe in our home, at work and in our African American Community 7. Economic Opportunity and Affordability - Having economic opportunities and resources that enable us to thrive in our African American community 8. Health and Environment – Enjoying a sustainable environment and a healthy life, physically and mentally as an African American 9. Culture and Lifelong Learning – Being enrich by Austin’s unique civic, cultural, ethnic and learning opportunities for African Americans 10. Government That Works for All – Believing the city government works effectively and collaboratively for of us -that it is equitable, ethnical and innovative as an African American WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. The Austin Revitalization Authority – Greg Smith, President 12. The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce – Roger Davis Member 13. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President 14. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-Nelson Linder 15. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO 16. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 17. Joint Inclusion Committee – Greg Smith and Serita Fontanesi President 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 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