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Independent Citizens Redistricting CommissionJuly 7, 2021

Item3A_3_REDISTRICTING.Charter original pdf

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§ 3. REDISTRICTING. (A) For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined: (1) COMMISSION means the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. (2) CONTROLLING PERSON means an officer, director, manager, principal, or shareholder or member owning at least 10% ownership of a legal entity. (3) DAY means a calendar day, except that if the final day of a period within which an act is to be performed is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday in which the City of Austin's offices are closed, the period is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday in which the City of Austin's offices are closed. (4) PANEL means the Applicant Review Panel of three qualified, independent auditors that screens applicants for the commission. (5) QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR means an auditor who is currently licensed by the Texas Board of Public Accountancy and has been a practicing independent auditor for at least five years prior to appointment to the Applicant Review Panel. (6) SPOUSE means one's licensed marriage spouse, common law spouse, or recognized domestic partner. (7) SUBSTANTIAL NEGLECT OF DUTY means that an individual has disregarded a manifest duty, prescribed by this section, intentionally, knowingly, or negligently. Missing half or more of the meetings in a three month period constitutes a substantial neglect of duty. (B) In 2013 and thereafter in each year following the year in which the national census is taken under the direction of Congress at the beginning of each decade, the commission shall adjust the boundary lines of the 10 single-member districts in conformance with the standards and process set forth in this article. The commission shall be fully established no later than July 1, 2013, and thereafter no later than March 1 in each year ending in the number (1). The commission shall not draw district lines at any other time, except if the districts must be redrawn because of a judicial decision invalidating the then existing district plan, in whole or in part, or the date of the city election is moved. If the date of the city election is moved, then the dates in this article shall be adjusted to ensure the commission has sufficient time to draw the lines prior to the election date. (C) The commission shall: (1) conduct an open and transparent process enabling full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of district lines; (2) draw …

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Item3A_Current Est. VR per Austin CD June 2021 original pdf

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Current Est. VR per Austin CD June 2021.xlsx Austn CD Dist 1 Dist 2 Dist 3 Dist 4 Dist 5 Dist 6 Dist 7 Dist 8 Dist 9 Dist 10 Total VR 58686 50733 54792 33909 75204 64244 Both Travis and Wilco 69687 Travis VR 87322 Wilci VR 80333 67766 642676 Austin NAACP/Hiaspanic Coalition 30780 33464 65075 Average Dist Voter Reg Per District. Sheet1 Confidential Page 1

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Environmental CommissionJuly 7, 2021

20210707-003b: SP-2021-0015D Crossroads Logistics Center ppt original pdf

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CROSSROADS LOGISTICS CENTER 8400 E PARMER LANE SP-2021-0015D Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed Crossroads Logistics Center • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Wetland CEF adjacent to site NTS North 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS North 3 TOPOGRAPHY • The site mostly slopes from north to south. However, the northern portions of the site contain the most elevation drop from west to east. All slopes are less than 15%. High Point NTS North 4 VARIANCE REQUEST • To allow cut in excess of four feet and up to 14.3 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-341) • To allow fill in excess of four feet and up to 16.5 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) 5 PROPOSED SITE PLAN & GRADING NTS North 6 FINDINGS • • This site offers a reasonable location for large industrial manufacturing warehouses as it is located in the Desired Development Zone along a growing manufacturing corridor, in line with sites such as Tesla and Amazon. In order to facilitate this type of development the truck courts / loading dock areas must have grades of less than 4% for maneuverability and must be fairly level so that when the trucks are parked at the loading docks the trailer elevations sit level with the finish floor elevations of the buildings and can be loaded and unloaded with ease. 7 FINDINGS (CONTINUED) • • Due to the topography of the site and the size of the proposed buildings (each approximately 4 acres in size), in order to accomplish the operational criteria, cut up to 14.3 feet and fill up to 16.5 feet are necessary. It can be challenging to find property flat enough to prevent the required amount of grading. Therefore, staff is requiring retaining walls to structurally contain the cut and fill and minimize the amount of grading. 8 FINDINGS (CONTINUED) • • This variance request is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property. Moreover, the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. The project proposes to expand the wetland CEF setback from 150 feet to 200 feet. It also proposes to provide landscaping and tree replacement & mitigation in accordance with City …

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Item1_ICRC_Draft-Minutes_20210630 original pdf

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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Eugene Schneider Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, legal counsel Draft Minutes Meeting goals: Interview candidates and make final hiring decisions for Administrative Manager and Legal Counsel staff positions, public hearings proposed schedule report out, public hearings promotion proposed plan report out CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:03pm with 11 members present. Commissioners Kambo, Lands, and Schneider were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The June 16, 2021, minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on the hiring process. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Interviews for staff: 1. Administrative Manager Gilda (Lynette) Shapovalov and Christine Granados interviewed with the ICRC. 2. Legal Counsel Attorneys David Mendez, Syd Falk and George Korbel interviewed with the ICRC. B. Executive Session Executive Session was not held, as the commission opted to evaluate the candidates publicly. C. Final Hiring Decision on: 1. Administrative Manager On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the motion to extend the Administrative Manager job offer to Christine Granados was approved on a 9-1-1 vote, with Commissioner Falcon voting nay, and Commissioner Kannan abstaining. 2. Legal Counsel On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, the motion to extend the Legal Counsel contract offer to the team of George Korbel and David Richards was unanimously approved. D. Update from Public Hearings Working Group Commissioner Gonzalez gave the update. Chair Puentes appointed Commissioner Falcon to the Public Hearings Working Group without objection. …

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Item3A_AustinHistory-of-Minorities-and-Representation(AGO) original pdf

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Austin’s History of Minorities and Representation Elected officials subverted democracy throughout Austin’s history: • Politicians choose their voters; stop voters choosing their representatives • Disenfranchise minorities (Blacks after Reconstruction; Swedes, Irish, and Germans in the early 1900s; Blacks during Jim Crow; Hispanics in the mid-1900s • As Austin minorities gained representation, the establishment changed the rules to disenfranchise the minorities. That drive to subvert democracy and squash minorities continues today • At-large elections • “Place” elections • The “Gentlemen’s Agreement” • Attempts to prevent 10-1 geographic representation The ICRC was created, and its membership is screened, to: • Prevent politicians from choosing their voters • Assure voters, especially minority voters, choose their elected officials • Protect Austin from gerrymandering. NAACP / Hispanic Coalition to Austin ICRC

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Item3A_ICRC_Race&Ethnicity_July_2021 original pdf

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A Brief History of Race and Ethnicity in Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission July 7, 2021 Ryan Robinson Demographer Presentation Takeaways In terms of race and ethnicity, the City of Austin has experienced profound diversification over the past 50 years. And yet, diversification dynamics are shifting, structurally and spatially. Austin’s collapsing housing affordability is remaking the racial and ethnic landscapes of the City and the metropolitan region. The structural and spatial histories of Austin’s African American, Latino and Asian populations each have had their own unique trajectory. The Single Member District Vote A Brief History African American Population 15 Federal policy formalizes these boundaries with redlining 17 19 20 23 Burnet Williamson Marble Falls Leander Georgetown Taylor Round Rock Hutto Plugerville Travis Bee Cave Austin Manor Elgin Dripping Springs Hays Buda Kyle Wimberley San Marcos Lockhart Caldwell Bastrop Bastrop Smithville Hispanic—Latino Population Asian Population Questions or Comments?

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Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory BoardJuly 7, 2021

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Introduction and Update Austin Economic Development Corporation Ju ly 2021 Council Direction Leading to AEDC Creation HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 2 Council investigated the creation of an EDC since 2014 A series of resolutions identified the need to first investigate and then create a real estate focused entity that could assist with inclusive growth outcomes and the preservation of existing cultural spaces as well as the development of new affordable spaces.  20141211-122: Directed the CM to explore the feasibility of an EDC  20160303-019: Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus  Included the coordination of the preservation and creation of affordable cultural and music space by a specialty entity that could also negotiate in public/private projects and be integrated into public projects.  20170216-040: Directing the CM to bring forward proposals for the EDC  20180215-082: Use an EDC to create a Cultural Trust  Directed using the Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) as a guide for broad inclusion  Cultural Trust to be integrated into an EDC  Investigation of code revisions, retail incentives and other real estate mechanisms to assist as needed  20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the EDC (see next slide) Austin EDC Overview | 3 In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Create EDC ”to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”….  City Council directs the City Manager to initiate the necessary processes to authorize the Creation of an economic development entity, identify potential funding sources, solicit stakeholder feedback on the entity’s governance and operational structure, and, if necessary, contract with a subject matter expert to develop an implementation plan.  City Council directs the City Manager to structure the entity broadly enough to manage a range of projects, which could include affordable housing development, public-private Partnerships with private-led development such as the South Central Waterfront that could provide community benefits, and shall include a Cultural Trust to support acquisition and preservation of creative space.  City Council directs the City Manager to bring forward a recommendation for funding needs to implement this direction for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2020 budget deliberations. Austin EDC Overview | 4 EDD spent 2020 -2021 exploring how to best follow Council direction EDD contracted with QBL Real Estate in November of 2020 …

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Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory BoardJuly 7, 2021

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MACC Staff Report – July 7, 2021 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs REINTEGRATION: MACC office hours are currently: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm & Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm June 21-Aug 13 Cosecha Summer in-person Camp begins. (runs every week for 10 weeks) Aug 16- 20 Deep clean of the MACC building after Summer Camp ends August 23- MACC opens fully to the public, public programming can initiate EXHIBITS Amado Castillo, local Austin artist and owner of AC3 Signs, Colores de Mi Alma is the MACC’s first physical exhibit of 2021. Exhibit dates: July 2- Sept 4, 2021. Guests must reserve a time slot for their gallery visit on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-the-macc-gallery-amado- castillo-painting-exhibit-tickets-160617674789 Upcoming: September: Luis Guerra painting exhibit in SZC Gallery INTERNSHIPS SIGNATURE EVENT: Awards of Excellence - Current participation in the Smithsonian Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Internship. - Jazmin Trenco, who has been working on a pro-immigrant advocacy campaign, known as the Floridians for Immigrant Justice campaign. -We welcomed Jazmin (virtually) on June 14, her internship will end August 6th. -Met with Awards of Excellence working group to start planning the event, possible to have it in September along with Viva Mexico. -Nomination Form was reopened, submissions received until June 20th. -Nomination guidelines & past winners: MACC AustinTexas.gov/MaccAwards -Watch the new Awards promo video featuring the Tiarra Girls and more! SIGNATURE EVENT: Viva Mexico For Viva, Univision wants to film the Grito again and will broadcast the evening of Sept 15th. -MACC’s Viva Mexico will be in-person between Sept 15-18. CAMINOS: Graduation ceremony on 6/11/21. Caminantes delivered heartwarming speeches and received their certificates of completion. Application for the 5th class of Caminos was open from April-June, Interviews with the applicants will start in July. The next class of Caminos will be hired in July, processed in August and likely start in September. EDUCATION & Summer Camps - 2 weeks of Cosecha Summer Camp have been completed, we are now in the third week. - Students ages 5-12 have been divided into 2 “pods” for social distancing. - 2021 Summer Camp: 3 teachers, 8 activity specialists are completing their orientation & training June 1-3. - 4 Caminos graduates have joined our Edu team for the Summer Camp! LAAP / RENTALS/ GARDEN: -9 volunteers donated their time to expand our garden beds and beautify our Healing Garden for Austin Parks Foundation It’s My Park Day on June 12th. -Our next garden work day is Sunday, …

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20210707-003b: REVISED SP-2021-0015D Crossroads Logistics Center ppt original pdf

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CROSSROADS LOGISTICS CENTER 8400 E PARMER LANE SP-2021-0015D Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed Crossroads Logistics Center • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Wetland CEF adjacent to site NTS North 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS North 3 TOPOGRAPHY • The site mostly slopes from north to south. However, the northern portions of the site contain the most elevation drop from west to east. All slopes are less than 15%. High Point NTS North 4 VARIANCE REQUEST • To allow cut in excess of four feet and up to 14.3 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-341) • To allow fill in excess of four feet and up to 16.5 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) 5 PROPOSED SITE PLAN & GRADING NTS North 6 FINDINGS • • This site offers a reasonable location for large industrial manufacturing warehouses as it is located in the Desired Development Zone along a growing manufacturing corridor, in line with sites such as Tesla and Amazon. In order to facilitate this type of development the truck courts / loading dock areas must have grades of less than 4% for maneuverability and must be fairly level so that when the trucks are parked at the loading docks the trailer elevations sit level with the finish floor elevations of the buildings and can be loaded and unloaded with ease. 7 FINDINGS (CONTINUED) • • Due to the topography of the site and the size of the proposed buildings (each approximately 4 acres in size), in order to accomplish the operational criteria, cut up to 14.3 feet and fill up to 16.5 feet are necessary. It can be challenging to find property flat enough to prevent the required amount of grading. Therefore, staff is requiring retaining walls to structurally contain the cut and fill and minimize the amount of grading. 8 FINDINGS (CONTINUED) • • This variance request is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property. Moreover, the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. The project proposes to expand the wetland CEF setback from 150 feet to 200 feet. It also proposes to provide landscaping and tree replacement & mitigation in accordance with City …

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Item 3 B original pdf

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Update on the Red River Street Extension Project Austin Transportation Department Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Board July 7, 2021 Presentation Outline Update on the Red River Street Extension Project • Project History • Project Concept • Next Steps 2 Project History 2017 Neighborhood Study 2018 ESB-MACC Master Plan 2019 ATD Mobility Study 2020 Street Impact Fee 3 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONED MOBILITY STUDY • Rainey Neighborhood Association, Business Coalition, and MACC Board lead a study to identify mobility improvements in the neighborhood • Meetings with MACC Board members identified the extension of Red River as a potential solution for the lack of transit and accessibility raineytrafficstudy.com 4 2018 ESB-MACC MASTER PLAN • Executive Summary: • “Red River St. – Conversations were held with the City of Austin’s Technical Advisory Group to look at the possibility of creating a connection to the ESB-MACC from the vacated Red River St. right-of-way. At the time of this report1, it does not seem likely that a connection is possible. However, the master plan maintains the existing parking layout that lends itself for a possible connection to Red River St. in the future.” 1Adopted May 24, 2018 5 2018 ESB-MACC MASTER PLAN • Site Circulation (pg. 67): • “While a connection to Red River Street would be a demonstrable improvement to site circulation, the portion of Red River Street immediately adjacent to the site has been vacated by the City of Austin and its privately-owned. If this right-of-way ever becomes available in the future this should be explored as an additional connection as access to Red River Street could allow future CapMetro circulator routes to access the ESB- MACC…“ 6 2019 ATD RAINEY MOBILITY STUDY • The purpose of the study was to identify transportation-related improvements that address multimodal needs and mobility concerns in the area. • Evaluated multiple future network configurations • ATD presented to the MACC Board in August and December 2019 7 2019 ATD RAINEY MOBILITY STUDY Vehicle Circulation Analysis Results Scenario 4B: • Added pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility facilities on Rainey Street and Red River Street • Made Alley and intersection improvements • Closed Rainey Street to vehicular traffic • Extended Red River Street • Made it possible for Capital Metro to operate within neighborhood Improved emergency vehicle access • 8 2020 STREET IMPACT FEE • City Council adopted a Street Impact Fee (SIF) in December 2020 • SIF …

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20210707-003a: Norris Boat Dock SP-2020-0223DS Recommendation original pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210707 003a Date: July 7, 2021 Subject: Norris Boat Dock, SP-2020-0223DS Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281(C)(2)(B) to allow construction within 150-feet of Critical Environmental Feature (Rimrock). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with one condition) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. Seconded by: Andrew Creel THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Condition: 1. Construction to be completed by barge. VOTE 7-0 For: Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Coyne and Bedford Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1

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20210707-003b: Crossroads Logistics Center SP-2021-0015D Recommendation original pdf

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210707 003b Date: July 7, 2021 Seconded by: Richard Brimer Subject: Crossroads Logistics Center, SP-2021-0015D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut up to 14.3 feet within the Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-342 to allow fill up to 16.5 feet within the Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Condition: 1) 2) 3) 4) VOTE 7-0 Provide a landscape plan in accordance with City zoning jurisdictional requirements. Provide tree replacement and mitigation plan in accordance with City zoning jurisdictional requirements. Increase the wetland CEF setback from 150 feet to 200 feet. Provide structural containment of the cut with retaining walls. For: Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Coyne and Bedford Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair

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Item3E1_Proposed ICRC Public Hearing Dates original pdf

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Proposed ICRC Public Hearing Dates #1. Thursday, July 15: 6-8pm #2. Saturday, July 17: 1-3pm #3. Tuesday, July 20: 6-8pm #4. Saturday, July 24: 1-3pm #5. Tuesday, July 27: 6-8pm #6. Saturday, July 31: 1-3pm #7. Tuesday, August 3: 6-8pm #8. Saturday, August 7: 1-3pm #9. Tuesday, August 10: 6-8pm #10. Saturday, August 14: 1-3pm #11. Tuesday, August 17: 6-8pm (virtual)

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ICRC_Approved-Minutes_20210707 original pdf

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INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION (ICRC) July 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 and Via Videoconference CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, Law Department MINUTES Meeting Goals: Confirm Steps to Onboard Hired Staff, Confirm Dates for Public Hearings, Establish Commission Values and Norms CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Lands joined the meeting at 6:09pm. 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. Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 30, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes The June 30, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection, with the change that the adjournment time will be added. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave the update. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from NAACP Nelson Linder, Gonzalo Barrientos, Attorney Roger Borgelt, Peck Young, Ora Houston, and Ryan Robinson (members of the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition) presented. C. Icebreaker: “What is the best aspect of residing in the city district you represent?” B. Presentation from Dr. Henry Flores This item was postponed until a future meeting. Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. D. Discussion and Vote on Values and Norms Chair Puentes lead the discussion on values and norms. E. Update from Public Hearing Working Group 1. Vote on Proposed Public Hearing Dates Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the proposed schedule of public meeting dates. On Commissioner Kannan’s motion, Commissioner Blank’s second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 public hearing schedule. F. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave the …

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BACKUP 20210707 2d Working Group Membership as of July 2021 original pdf

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Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated July 2021 Homelessness Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Tanya Athar-Jogee* Safety Health Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Josie Serrata Amanda Lewis* Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Hemali Patel Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez *Community participants Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Commissioners Absent: Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Jose Guerrero Scott Hiers Hank Marley Jorge Morales Mike McDougal Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 16, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the June 16, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Creel’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Bedford and Coyne were absent. Commissioner Barrett Bixler was off the dais. 1 2. WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT UPDATES a. Update from Jose Guerrero, Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on Watershed Protection Department Realignment—Jorge Morales, Director, Watershed Protection Department (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Norris Boat Dock, SP-2020-0223DS Applicant: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits, LLC Location: 1875 Westlake Dr. (District #10) Watershed: Lake Austin and Bee Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Staff: Scott Hiers, Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department Water Protection Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(B) to allow construction within 150-feet of Rimrock Critical Environmental Feature Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bedford and Coyne were absent. A motion to approve the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramerg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bedford and Coyne were absent. b. Name: Crossroads Logistics, SP-2021-0015D Applicant: Michele Rogerson Lynch and Steve Jamison Location: 8400 E. Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas, 78653 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 14.3 feet …

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