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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – June 7, 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 (June 6th 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 June 6th. 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 Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle Vice Chair (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 3rd meeting minutes was approved 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist - Office of Police Oversight b. Sergio Torres-Peralta – Food & Resilience Coordinator Office of Sustainability/COA c. Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager – COA/EDD Cultural Funding Review Process and launch plans for our various programs. 3. POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion on Town Hall Meeting, Juneteenth Celebration, and the Summer Retreat with David Gray 4. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 5.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 – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored …
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African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES May 7, 2022 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2022, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, the meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Chair Horton. African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Vice-Chair Elaina Fowler, Roger Davis, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Mueni Rudd, Rashida Wright, Nelson Linder, Greg Smith, Clifford Gillard, and Serita Fontanesi 2 Vacant. Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Ellen Sweet, and Quincy Dunlap City Staff in Attendance: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Deputy Director Economic, Dusty McCormick Economic and Business Development Liaison, and Linda Hayes Commission Liaison of Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER – at 5:45 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Miriam Conner APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 19, 2022, motion for approval by Commissioner Davis., second by Commissioner Smith. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Vivent Health AIDS Services of Austin- Provide update on thee merge with the national health care system for HIV. Told the commission about the update for shelter, medical concerns, and housing. Gave a briefing on AIDS services for the future b. OFCOLOR on our Black Art WKND (BAW) Steven Hachett Founder Director- c. Provided and update on the event that will happen in June invited the Commissioners to the event, wanted to have it before the Juneteenth activities I-35 Capital Express Central – Aesthetics Project TxDOT – Frances Jordan discusses the update on the cross over discuss the black that will put on the wall of the walkway. Gave tentative date when project will happen. The commissioner provide suggestion to the Ms. Jordan on what they would see happen with the project. d. Jody McIntosh - FUSE Executive Fellow working within Travis County Health & Human Services – provide the update the black community is the lowest in getting the vaccine request. The commissioners a gave suggestions to Ms. McIntosh to set up a booth at the Juneteenth events, 3. POSTPONED TO MAY MEETING - POSSIBLE ACTION - Voting on Commission Chair and Vice Chair Chair Elaina Fowler unopposed - voting status 10 for – 3 absent 2 vacant Vice Chair Cherelle Vanbrakle unopposed - voting status 10 for – 3 absent 2 vacant Commissioner Wright suggested for the Joint Inclusion Committee be added to agenda item#5 to report to the commission African American …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – May 3, 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 (May 2nd 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), no later than noon May 2nd. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 5th meeting minutes was approved 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Vivent Health AIDS Services of Austin-The two merged in April 2020, as part of the national HIV health care system including Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Among other topics they would like to discuss are: • Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. • Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and • Future service plans, particularly for the underserved. Vivent will also be opening a consolidated AIDS services facility (in Highland) in early 2022. b. OFCOLOR on our Black Art WKND (BAW) Steven Hachett Founder Director c. I-35 Capital Express Central – Aesthetics Project TxDOT – Frances Jordan d. Jody McIntosh - FUSE Executive Fellow working within Travis County Health & Human Services 3. POSSIBLE ACTION - Voting on Commission Chair and Vice Chair 4. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Called Meeting – April 19, 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 (April 18th 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), no later than noon April 18th. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 1st meeting and with the revision that Commissioner Wright was in attendance of the February meeting 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Housing and Planning Department – Research Analyst Kati Horstman Department of City of Austin FY 22-23 Action Plan- the spending plan the city submits to the Housing and Urban Development Dept to gain access to federal dollars intended for housing and homelessness services b. Vivent Health-AIDS Services of Austin-The two merged in April 2020, as part of the national HIV health care system including Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Among other topics they would like to discuss are: • Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. • Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and • Future service plans, particularly for the underserved. Vivent will also be opening a consolidated AIDS services facility (in Highland) in early 2022. c. OFCOLOR on our Black Art WKND (BAW) Steven …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – April 5, 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 (April 4th 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), no later than noon April 4th. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 1st meeting and with the revision that Commissioner Wright was in attendance of the February meeting 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Housing and Planning Department – Research Analyst Kati Horstman Department of City of Austin FY 22-23 Action Plan- the spending plan the city submits to the Housing and Urban Development Dept to gain access to federal dollars intended for housing and homelessness services b. Vivent Health-AIDS Services of Austin-The two merged in April 2020, as part of the national HIV health care system including Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Among other topics they would like to discuss are: • Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. • Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and • Future service plans, particularly for the underserved. Vivent will also be opening a consolidated AIDS services facility (in Highland) in early 2022. 3. POSSIBLE ACTION - Voting on Commission Chair and Vice …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Called Me Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 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 (March 28 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), no later than noon March 28. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Approval of FY22-23 African American Resource Advisory Commission a. Budget Recommendations 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
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Called Meeting– March 29, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 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 (March 28 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), no later than noon March 28. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION Approval of FY22-23 African American Resource Advisory Commission a. Budget Recommendations a. 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
20220329-001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20220330-001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission (the "Commission") is authorized by Austin City Code§ 2-1-101 to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for the City's African American community; and WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic, and vocational pursuits, including (1) health care; (2) housing, including affordable housing, home ownership, and homelessness; (3) entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; (4) employment; and (5) cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and music venues; and WHEREAS, the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center continues to be historically underfunded when compared to the Asian American resource Center (AARC) ($100K to $200K less) and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) (~$400K less). The Carver’s funding has always been about $300,000 behind the MACC and the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) over the last 15 years. Funding is even a little below the AARC, which is a much smaller facility. In 2021, the Museum and Cultural Programs Department requested more funding for budget year FY2022, but additional funding did not get approved in the budget process; and WHEREAS, the following charts document the Funding shortfalls by budget year; and Carver Museum Budget by Budget Fiscal Year Amended CYE Actual % of Budget BFY Proposed 2018 $ 923,947 $1,011,531.00 $ 1,011,531 $1,046,643.39 $ 1,033,036 $1,067,316.00 $ 1,066,801 $1,080,070.10 $ 1,078,397 $1,203,560.00 $ 1,116,380 $1,338,828.82 2019 2020 Balance ($35,112.39) ($12,754.10) ($135,268.82) View/Edit [View] [View] [View] 103.47% 101.19% 111.24% 2021 2022 $ 1,156,002 $1,165,335.00 $ 1,182,440 $1,193,231.75 $ 1,446,546 $1,180,023.00 $ 1,162,473 $ 0 $ 1,267,320 $516,074.75 $0.00 ($27,896.75) $663,948.25 $0.00 2023 Mexican American Cultural Center Budget by Budget Fiscal Year $0.00 Amended CYE Actual % of Budget BFY Proposed 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 $ 1,448,344 $1,487,864.00 $ 1,494,038 $1,539,947.66 $ 1,551,224 $1,562,145.00 $ 1,562,152 $1,413,256.91 $ 1,552,574 $1,583,185.00 $ 1,496,402 $1,318,290.75 $ 1,513,827 $1,578,675.00 $ 1,579,594 $1,396,637.50 $ 1,578,675 $1,568,622.00 $ 1,568,622 $ 0 $ 1,601,885 $630,693.37 $0.00 Balance ($52,083.66) $148,888.09 $264,894.25 $182,037.50 $937,928.63 $0.00 $0.00 2023 Asian American Resource Center Budget by Budget Fiscal Year 102.39% 43.73% 0.00% [View] [View] [Edit] View/Edit [View] [View] [View] [View] [View] [Edit] 103.50% 90.47% 83.27% 88.47% 40.21% 0.00% Amended CYE Actual …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting– March 22, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 SPECIAL CALL MEETING 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 (March 21 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), no later than noon March 21. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION Approval of FY22-23 African American Resource Advisory Commission a. Budget Recommendations a. 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
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting & Town Hall Meeting – March 1, 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 (February 28th 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), no later than noon February 28th. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 1st schedule meeting 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Ms. Shuronda Robinson of HACA presenting about East Austin Preservation Projects b. Kianna Hatfield, with the Bingham Group, LLC-Vincent Health formerly known as AIDS Services of Austin/Among other topics they would like to discuss are: Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and Future service plans, particularly for the underserved • • • c. Town Hall Meeting - City Budget 3. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 5.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 – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting & Town Hall Meeting – March 1, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA ADDENDUM 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 (February 28th 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), no later than noon February 28th. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION d. Edna Yang Co-Executive Director Ameri Corp VISTA-support in the immigrant community 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
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – February 1, 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 (January 28 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), no later than noon January 28. 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 Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 7th meeting and retreat January 4th schedule meeting cancel because didn’t meet quorum 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Austin Police Department, Department Update - Chief Joseph Chacon – Chief of Police of the Austin Police Department of City of Austin providing vision for the department, staffing concern in the department, using civilians for non-emergency calls and Victim Services visibility b. Presentation on Equitable Transit-Orient Development (ETOD) study: Rose Lisska (Capital Metro) and Stevie Greathouse (City of Austin Housing & Planning Department) will present an overview and answer questions about the equitable transit-oriented development project to plan for equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds along Project Connect corridors. c. Ms. Shuronda Robinson of HACA presenting about East Austin Preservation Projects 3. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 1. …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – January 4, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 7th meeting and retreat 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Austin Police Department, Department Update - Chief Joseph Chacon – Chief of Police of the Austin Police Department of City of Austin providing vision for the department, staffing concern in the department, using civilians for non-emergency calls and Victim Services visibility 3. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 1. Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting on December 1st 2. Retreat Report 5.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 – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 6.. Future Agenda Items 7. Announcements 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 …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – December 7, 2021, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Huston-Tillotson University- Agard Lovinggood Hall 900 Chicon Street Austin, Texas 78702 AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Commission Retreat – David Gray Economic Recovery Program Manager & Public Information and Marketing Manager COA Economic Development Department 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
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – November 2, 2021, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. 1156 Hargrave Street The Millennium Youth Event Center (MYEC) Austin, Texas 78702 AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Huston-Tillotson University - Dr. Colette Pierce-Burnette, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University b. African American Leadership Institute - BiNi Coleman Founder/CEO 212 Catalysts 3. WORKING GROUPS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All i. Approval of FY 22 Meeting Calendar 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 – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 5. Future Agenda Items 6. Announcements 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
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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – October 5, 2021, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Department Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 7, 2021 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. City of Austin, Human Resource Update - Joya Hayes – Director of Human Resources of the City of Austin b. I-35 Cap and Stitch Project and Capital Express Central Project Updates – Susan Fraser, Mobility35 Program Manager, Tx Dot c. City of Austin Redistricting Update – Commissioner Errol Hardin, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission 3. WORKING GROUPS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 1. Retreat discussion 2. Working Group Listing 4. Approval of Honorary Letter 5.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 – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President 1. Approval of Chair Horton’s Installation letter d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 6.. Future Agenda Items 7. Announcements 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 …
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