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Agenda

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 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 COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd Cherelle Vanbrakle Dewi Smith, Vice Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 1, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on feedback received and updates on the strategic plan formed by the Strategic Planning Working Group. Discussion on updates to Carver Center funding and the work done by the A3 Art Alliance Austin to support the Carver Center’s Artist Residency Program. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 Art Alliance Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. Approve a recommendation supporting an Austin Center for Events permitting fee waiver for Sunday Sessions ATX. Presentation by Cierra Madison, Founder, Sunday Sessions ATX. Approve a recommendation supporting the approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Approve the formation of a working group to plan the agenda for a commissioner retreat. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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.