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20210816-5.b.i-ii : regarding FY 22 Budget Items relating to funding for the Arts and ARPA relief programs for the arts — original pdf
Date: Subject: ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210816.5.b.i-ii August 19, 2021 Arts Commission Recommendations regarding FY 22 Budget Items relating to funding for the Arts and expenditure of American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) for relief programs for the arts community Recommendations The Arts Commission recommends the following: 1. The use of a one-time $500,000 infusion from reserves (transfer in from Development Services Department) to increase the funding for the Austin Arts and Culture Non-profit Relief Grant in order to serve an additional 25 grant applicants. 2. The use of $420,000 of the $6 Million in ARPA funds allocated by Council to the Arts in order to fund an additional 21 eligible applications in the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant 3. Support of the Economic Development Department staff recommendation to adopt the proposed FY22 budget as presented in the City Manager's budget proposal, specifically to maintain the hybrid option reflected in Staff’s proposal to allocate a portion of projected HOT revenue for Cultural Contracts, continue the process of transitioning to using actuals versus projections, monitor HOT revenue, and come back in October to present a mid-year budget amendment if FY21 CYE comes in higher than projected. 4. Prioritize ARPA funds allocated to the Arts for emergency relief to the arts community, get emergency funding out the door as fast as possible, and not use ARPA to back fill cultural contract funding. Description of Recommendation to Council This recommendation is in response to a request from Council, made as part of Council budget deliberation and action session on Thursday, August 12, for input on matters regarding funding for the arts through both the 2022 City Budget and the American Rescue Plan Funds. The Arts Commission took the following actions at its August 16, 2021 Commission meeting: Motion to accept the $500,000 from reserve funds from the Development Services Department to be used for the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant. By: Commissioner Flores Vote: 9-0-1 For: Commissioner Michelle Polgar (Chair) Commissioner Barnes Commissioner Flores Commissioner Schmalbach Commissioner Mok Commissioner Celina Zisman (Vice Chair) Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Van Dyke Commissioner Gray Seconded By: Commissioner Zisman 1 of 4 Commissioner Celina Zisman (Vice Chair) Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Van Dyke Commissioner Gray Commissioner Castillo Against: none Recused: Commissioner Castillo Absent: Commissioner Garza Motion to use $420,000 of the $6 million ARPA arts money to fund the next 21 eligible applications after the …
20210816-2a: Response to Planning Commission Action — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210816-2a Seconded By: Tetey Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission Action Motioned By: Motwani Recommendation Response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Watson, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The goal of this effort was to update the zoning regulations to support the URP and to provide consistency and clarity regarding entitlements. The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The following response to the Planning Commission’s (PC) amendments to the URP and NCCDs is to provide more background on the URB’s recommendations. • The URB does not support the amended vision statement proposed by PC. The URB crafted and recommended the following vision statement for the URP: Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history. While the URB agrees with PC that development should be community informed, compatible, and mixed use and previously considered the inclusion of this language in the vision statement, the URB does not believe this language should be in the vision statement. These elements either are currently addressed directly in the URP and NCCDs or will be included in the strategic plan to be developed by the URB that will drive its future efforts. • The URB does not support FAR limits for Subdistrict 1, 2, and 3 in the East 11th Street NCCD. On 11th Street, Council Resolution 20200423-039 directed modifications to the NCCD to both put in place the zoning to support the URP to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency’s properties while continuing to promote the vision set by the community and succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB considered and accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that site development standards such as height, setbacks and impervious cover will effectively control the size of …
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CHILD CARE SERVICES Workforce Solutions Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to persons with disabilities. Relay Texas: 1.800.735.2989 (TDD) / 711 (Voice) www.wfscapitalarea.com 1 Agenda 1. Programmatic Information 2. Direct Services 3. Eligibility Requirements 4. Enrollment & Recertification Overview 5. How To Apply 6. Local Match 7. Continuity of Care 8. Special Projects 9. Quality Initiatives 10. Community Engagement 2 Programmatic Info Child Care and Development Block Grant Funding (CCDBG) • The Child Care Services (CCS) program is directed by federal and state rules, state policies and guidance, and local policies. • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the Lead Agency in Texas. TWC contracts with 28 Local Workforce Development Boards throughout the state. • As the Texas Workforce Development Board for Capital Area ,we are responsible for the administration of the subsidized child care program in Travis County. Funding is invested in two ways to serve the families in our community. Through direct child care services to promote economic self sufficiency for low-income families and quality investments that support healthy development and school readiness needs of children. C C E H P A 3 Direct Child Care Services Target: 2,795 children served per day PRIORITY GROUP 1 MANDATORY POP. PRIORITY GROUP 2 DISCRETIONARY POP. Guaranteed child care services • Choices Services dependent upon availability of funds • Children needing protective care • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • Children of a qualified veteran or qualified spouse Applicant • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) • Former Choices • Children of a foster youth • Children experiencing homelessness • Children of parents on military deployment • Children of teen parents • Children with disabilities C C E H P A 4 Direct Child Care Services Target: 2,795 children served per day PRIORITY GROUP 3 BOARD-APPROVED POPULATION Services dependent upon availability of funds • Pre-K Partnerships • Former CPS • Siblings of children currently receiving care • Children of customers who are participating in TWC workforce funded programs (WIOA), the WERC Program or other Special Projects defined by the Board where child care is needed for customers to participate while working/training in a program designed to help the customer achieve self-sufficiency. • Children of young adults between the ages of 16-24 at the time of enrollment. Young adults will be participating in a program operated by an Austin Opportunity …
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ARPA Funding Recommendations from Success By 6 Early & UWATX City of Austin approved $11 million for the following recommendations. Recommendation Child care fund for Workforce program grads to mitigate benefits cliff Increase Continuity of Care funding UWATX Pre-K Partnerships Hub to expand access to public Pre-K Expand/sustain family/home-based child care networks Plan and pilot non traditional hours child care system Plan and implement shared services alliance Expand wage supplements and tuition support to recruit and retain qualified early childhood educators Cost of living increase for Ready Families Collaborative programs Family Connects Program expansion by 2,000 births per year and program evaluation DVISD- Expand access to Pre-K4 for those who do not meet state income eligibility but cannot afford Pre-K 4 tuition AISD 1- Full day care for Pre-K 3 (highest option total = $4,125,000) AISD 2- Expand 2-Gen Families as Partners Program Scale United Way’s ConnectATX free navigation service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3-year total amounts requested Recommendation Link $4,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,200,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $250,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $3,540,000 Family Connects Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 DVISD Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,375,000 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $429,150 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $550,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care 14 15 16 Expand 2-Gen United Way workforce development program for young parents with low income in middle skill job training Improve school-age child care in Austin- Youth Program Quality Instrument to assess 36 sites and make site improvement plans Embed Americorps VISTA early literacy and math tutors in out of school time programs $300,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $250,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $625,000 $20,519,150
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on August 16, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Chair Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, to approve the draft July 19, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. SCW Staff Transition to EDD – Housing and Planning Department’s (HPD) Development Officer, Erica Leak, gave an update on the impending transition of the SCW Initiative from HPD to the Economic Development Department’s Redevelopment Division at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2022. The Board discussed this and acknowledged Staff Liaison Sravya Garladenne’s departure from the SCW Initiative. No action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. SCWAB Annual Report 2020-2021 – Chair Samuel Franco presented the draft SCWAB Annual Report for 2020-2021. The board discussed this and Board Member Karen Paup suggested clarifying the language around the remaining implementation items. No action was taken. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – The Finance and Governance Working Group will meet later that week to discuss the SCW Financial Calculator. c. Active Projects – The Board determined that the Active Projects Working Group will start reviewing the 305 S Congress PUD application. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. a. Project Connect and its alignment with SCW b. Update on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative 6. ADJOURNMENT – 6:47 pm. 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 …
2021-08-16_URB_Appr_Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Members Absent Danielle Skidmore the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Matthew Kwatinetz Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is Approved Minutes CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 5 members present. Commissioner Bradford joined the meeting at 5:42pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Tracy Witte, Patrick Houck, Susan Oringer, Nate Jones, and Zenobia C. Joseph and Thomas VanDyke addressed the URB. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 2, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the August 2, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action in response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Discussion was held. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, a motion to approve the draft Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts was approved unanimously. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Matthew Kwatinetz gave the presentation. Following discussion, no action was taken. The URB requested that a draft Memo of Understanding be brought forward at the next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, August 16, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Monday, August 16, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Members Gordon, Alvarez, Wren, Huston, Paver, Hedrick, and Conlin Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Caitlin Oliver CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – No citizen communication 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from June 9, 2021 meeting – Member Hedrick moved to approve the minutes. Member Huston seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of 7-0 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Policy Work Group updates i. American Rescue Plan Act funding- Anna Lisa Conlin Member Conlin reported that Travis County approved 15 months of ARPA funding and will then reassess future funding. Can be used for up to 3 years, with 15-month assessment periods. The approved funding matches the original Success by 6 recommendations. Staff liaison Rachel Farley added that the recommendations for the extension of existing funding may move more quickly. Of the recommendations that are new funding, the Del Valle ISD interlocal agreement (ILA) is the farthest along. Chair McHorse encouraged attendees to extend a thank you to their City Council member for approving the ARPA funding for early childhood. ii. U.S. Chamber of Commerce report on lack of affordable child care- Tom Hedrick Member Hedrick updated members about two forthcoming studies that report on the economic consequences of inadequate child care in Texas. The studies look at both the availability of child care seats available and quality of programs. The Ready Nation (subgroup of Council for a Strong America) report estimates a $3.5-4 billion cost to Texas in the pre-natal to 3 arena. This report is to be published soon. Uncertain on when the US Chamber of Commerce report will be released. It addresses pre-natal to 6, and estimates a cost that is roughly double that of the Ready Nation report. The variables that go into calculating the economic costs are things like: Getting parents back to work and how child care relates to that; Parents that would have to stay home can now work; Parents who are working will be this much more productive and won’t miss work; Productivity and breakdowns in child care and absences due to child care, etc. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, participation in the workforce by parents with …
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SAPJC_August16_2021_SpecialCalledMeeting_Approved_Minutes — original pdf
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES (Planning Commission) Absent (Planning Commission) Present (Planning Commission) Present (Planning Commission) Present (Zoning and Platting Commission) Absent (Zoning and Platting Commission) Present (Zoning and Platting Commission) Absent CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance Nick Brown Nikelle Meade Staff Present Mark Walters (liaison) Mark Graham AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 a. Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Meeting minutes for June 6, 2021 were not ready for approval. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None NEW BUSINESS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None a. 300 and 301 Pressler and 1505 West 3rd Street Parcels 1, 2, 3 – Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2021-0111, C14-2021-0112, C14-2021-0113) — The Committee will review a proposed rezoning from CS-CO-NP (General Commercial Services/Conditional Overlay/Neighborhood Plan) to LI-PDA-NP (Limited Industrial Services/Planned Development Agreement/Neighborhood Plan) in the Lamar Beach Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Motion to approve staff recommendation of LI-PDA-NP was made by Commissioner Mushtaler, seconded by Commissioner Shieh. Following a discussion from the Committee, Commissioner Mushtaler amended her motion to provide additional guidance to the applicant to consider as the project moves forward: maximize open space, minimize below ground environmental disruption, and to maximize the amount of parkland. The vote was 4-0 to support the motion. b. Small Area Planning in the RM 2222/FM 620 Area — The Committee will discuss small area planning efforts for the area of northwest Austin centered around the intersection of RM 2222 and FM 620. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The committee discussed a future agenda item concerning the selection future planning areas and what types of criteria and considerations should be involved in making these determinations. The instructed staff to bring them examples of the criteria and considerations at a future SAPJC meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 2:39pm. The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
ICRC Public Forum D1_agenda_08142021 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm George Carver Washington Museum; Lobby 1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Waterloo Park Reopening Ribbon Cutting and Land Acknowledgment Ceremony Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10am 1401 North Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
ICRC Public Forum Presentation_D1_08142021 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 1 G EO R G E WA S H I N GTO N C A R V E R M U S E U M A N D C U LT U R A L C E N T E R 1 1 6 5 A N G E L I N A S T. A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 S AT U R D AY, A U G . 1 4 , 1- 3 P. M. Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook and Twitter at Austin Redistricting Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict ICRC websites: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin- redistricting https://redistrictatx.org/ http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independen t-citizens-redistricting-commission Please Mask Up! The City of Austin has returned to Stage 5 COVID-19 Guidelines. ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 3 – Brigham Morris District 3 – Hoang Le District 8 – Joshua Blank District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 1 Commissioner Errol Hardin Errol Hardin is a native Austinite, who attended Austin public schools and graduated from Reagan High School. He earned a doctorate of education in Organizational Leadership and a master's in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ and bachelor's degree in Business Management from Concordia University in Austin. Hardin has worked in government sector since 2000 in Human Resources Development, Training Manager/Human Resources Management and Employee Relations. He worked for Motorola Semiconductors for 20 years. Hardin also served on the Board of Directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity 1997-2001. District 1 Commissioner Selina Yee Selina Yee's completion of the 2019 Austin CityWorks Academy Program inspired her application to the Austin Independent Citizens …
ICRC Worksheet D1 — original pdf
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #9: District 1 | Aug. 14, 2021 | Zip codes: 78701, 78702, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78653 Natasha Harper-Madison Council Member/Mayor Pro-Tem, district1@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2101 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #9: District 1 | Aug. 14, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? How do you live your life in your community? What routes do you take to work? What churches, mosques, temples do you attend? What grocery store to you frequent? What schools do your children attend (pre-K, elementary, high school, private, community college, university)? How accessible is Capitol Metro bus line? What are some of the shared community spaces-shopping centers, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your …
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Bowen-Letter — original pdf
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 16, 2021 11:59 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: City of Austin Redistricting Email From: Jeffery Bowen < Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 4:58:22 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: City of Austin Redistricting Email *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Received this from Christine Granados. She is the Administration Manager for the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Met her at the District 8 meeting at the Wildflower Center. She is the main contact for comments and questions. Below are the links to the upcoming WEBINAR meetings regarding the redistricting. EVERYTHING HAS GONE VIRTUAL. Also at the bottom is the link to the Commission's Wednesday meeting. You can watch only. Please pass on to your neighbors and groups. Thanks Jeffery L. Bowen Hello Jeffery Bowen, Thank you for your feedback about the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's D8 public forum at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Your comments will be recorded and will be part of the final report on redistricting. I wanted to let you know that the ICRC added two virtual forums at the end of August for anyone in the city who would like to attend and comment on the city council redistricting process. • Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Virtual Public Forum No. 1 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jyywSIEgSU6qJHMpJcg5hg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. • Friday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Virtual Public Forum No. 2, via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FvRbBtg0QWirQxYWmBuTzA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1 The commission is also hosting the D5 Public Forum virtually tomorrow. Anyone is invited to attend any and all meetings. • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 6-8 p.m., District 5 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Below are some more links you could share about redistricting: Website: RedistrictAtx.org City of Austin Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/content/independent-citizens-redistricting-commission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinAuditor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinauditor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinauditor Interactive: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin-redistricting Thank you and we hope to see and hear from you at one of these meetings and at future meetings. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or …
Callahan-Letter — original pdf
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 16, 2021 12:01 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: D3 Virtual Public Forum for ICRC From: Christine Granados <christinegranadosicrc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 5:00:31 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Jason Callahan < Cc: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov>; Julie Woods < Subject: Re: D3 Virtual Public Forum for ICRC *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Jason Callahan, Thank you for the invitation to visit your neighborhood association, due to timeline constraints, the commission is unable to visit each of the 300+ individual neighborhood associations in Austin. I wanted to let you know that the ICRC added two virtual forums at the end of August for anyone in the city who would like to attend and comment on the city council redistricting process. • Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Virtual Public Forum No. 1 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN jyywSIEgSU6qJHMpJcg5hg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. • Friday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Virtual Public Forum No. 2, via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN FvRbBtg0QWirQxYWmBuTzA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The commission is also hosting the D5 Public Forum virtually tomorrow. Anyone is invited to attend any and all meetings. • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 6-8 p.m., District 5 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN 3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please feel free to share these links and meeting times with your entire association or anyone in any district. Below are some more links where you can find more information about redistricting: ICRC's Website: RedistrictAtx.org City of Austin Website (contacts documents, videos and agendas of ICRC meetings/public forums): https://www.austintexas.gov/content/independent-citizens-redistricting-commission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinAuditor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinauditor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinauditor 1 wrote: Interactive (most up-to-date information about forums, as the schedule is constantly changing due to the challenges of COVID): https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin-redistricting Thank you and we hope to see and hear from you again at one of these meetings and at future meetings. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM Jason Callahan < Hi Christine, I'm glad you received my email from the city as I was just going to resend that, but I'm also happy to discuss any of this further with you and/or any …
Cannatti-Letter — original pdf
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 16, 2021 7:16 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Redistricting Commissioner Contact Info for D10? From: Mike Cannatti Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:15:43 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Calderon, Sara - BC <BC-Sara.Calderon@austintexas.gov>; 'Matt.Dugan@austintexas.gov' <Matt.Dugan@austintexas.gov>; HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Cc: 'WANG ExCom' <wang-board@westaustinng.com> Subject: RE: Redistricting Commissioner Contact Info for D10? > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Sara and/or Matt. On behalf of the West Austin Neighborhood Group (which is located in District 10), can you please provide contact information for the two D10 appointees to the ICRC (below)? District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice‐Chair) District 10 – Erin Dempsey Thanks, Mike Cannatti CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1