Joyce James Consulting Equal Treatment Does Not Lead To Equity Music Venues: “A Groundwater Analysis of Racial Inequities” Training and Technical Assistance Report May 19, 2021 Joyce James Consulting Equal Treatment Does Not Lead To Equity IN THIS REPORT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS (GWA) DEBRIEF PRESENTATION GWA SURVEYS & EVALUATION RESULTS GWA STRATEGY SESSION PRESENTATION THE TEXAS MODEL FRAMEWORK JJC RECOMMENDATIONS 1 Joyce James Consulting Equal Treatment Does Not Lead To Equity The Problem Joyce James (2010) Acknowledgement “Institutional and structural racism are at the core of racial inequities in all helping systems. Thus, the solution requires a systemic response that transforms the culture and holds all levels of the institution accountable.” Joyce James Consulting, LLC (JJC) gratefully acknowledges the City of Austin’s Economic Development leadership and staff, for their commitment to addressing racial inequities by making the Groundwater Analysis training available to Austin Music Venue owners. We applaud Music Venue owners for their willingness to be full participants in the training sessions, thereby, helping the JJC facilitators to create a liberated space for deeper conversations about institutional and structural racism as major contributors to the lack of diversity in music venues in the City of Austin, TX. About Joyce James Consulting (www.joycejamesconsulting.com) Joyce James, LMSW-AP is the President and CEO of Joyce James Consulting (JJC) She is a nationally recognized child welfare and racial equity expert. With a professional career spanning more than four decades, JJC provides training, data analysis, leadership development, coaching, community engagement support, and technical assistance to community-based organizations, non- and for-profit organizations, systems, and institutions at various levels, in both the public and private sectors. JJC has demonstrated expertise and success in supporting goals and objectives to reduce and eliminate disproportionality and disparities in multiple systems, including child welfare, education, health, housing, employment, law enforcement, juvenile and criminal justice systems. JJC provides a wide range of services focused on undoing institutional and structural racism designed to support increased awareness and strengthen capacity of systems and community leaders, as well as grassroots organizers to transform systems and institutions towards an anti-racist institutional culture. 2 Joyce James Consulting Equal Treatment Does Not Lead To Equity Ms. James most recently served as the Associate Deputy Executive Commissioner for the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities (Center) and the Texas State Office of Minority Health at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). She expanded the Texas …
Music Venues Strategy Session Joyce James Consulting May 3-4, 2021 The Problem “Institutional and structural racism are at the core of racial inequities in helping systems. Thus, the solution requires a systemic response that transforms the culture and holds all levels of the institution accountable.” -- Joyce James (2010) Remember the Contract ✓ Respect ✓ Listen ✓ Participate (all) ✓ Liberated Space ✓ Growing Edge ✓ Institutional Racism ✓ No Quick Fix ✓ No Judgments ✓ No Hierarchy ✓ Your Truth ✓ Silence Phones/No Notetaking ✓ Stay the Whole Time ✓ Vegas Rules Using an Equity Lens …allows us to uncover the policies, practices, and behaviors that sustain unequal outcomes 3 Forms of Racism: In Focus Individual Institutional Structural 4 Individual Racism ➢ Individual racism can include face-to-face or covert actions toward a person that intentionally express prejudice, hate or bias based on race. Institutional Racism ➢Institutional racism refers to the policies and practices within and across institutions that, intentionally or not, produce outcomes that chronically favor, or put a racial group at a disadvantage. 6 Structural Racism ➢A system in which public policies, institutional practices, cultural representations, and other norms work in ways to perpetuate racial group inequity. ➢It identifies dimensions of our history and culture that have allowed privileges associated with “whiteness” and disadvantages associated with “color” to endure and adapt over time. 7 Structural Racism ➢Structural racism is not something that a few people or institutions choose to practice. ➢Instead, it has been a feature of the social, economic and political systems in which we all exist. 8 Structural Racialization • A different way of understanding inequitable conditions, the policies and practices that created disparate racialized outcomes in our communities, and the cultural norms and institutional arrangements that maintain these racialized outcomes. • Structures unevenly distribute benefits, burdens, and racialized meaning. 9 Opportunity is Racialized In 1960, African-American families in poverty were 3.8 times more likely to be concentrated in high-poverty neighborhoods than poor whites In 2015, they were 13.3 times more likely compared to 2.19% of poor Whites Whites make up 44% of the nation's poor, but account for just 18% of the poor people living in concentrated poverty School Segregation & Concentrated Poverty Lower Educational Outcomes Poor blacks are almost 5 times as likely to live in extremely poor neighborhoods as whites Neighborhood Segregation Poor Hispanics are more than 3 times as likely Increased Flight …
Date: Subject: MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210802-2b August 2, 2021 Recommendation to allocate $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music as specified by Council Member Fuentes resolution approved on May 20th Vice-chair Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Reynolds Motioned By: Recommendation Music Commission recommends council budget support of Council Member Fuentes’s May resolution providing $10M over 2 years in funding for the music economy. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission directs City Council to invest $10 million ($5M per year) from any and all sources, including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, in Austin’s live music economy for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-2023, as specified by Council Member Fuentes’ resolution approved by Council on May 20th. Rationale: • Live music, like tech, is a major industry in Austin and investment in this industry will promote economic growth, increase tourism, and encourage hospitality spending in Austin by live music fans from Austin and the surrounding areas. Music is part of our brand as a city. • The ongoing pandemic has jeopardized Austin’s live music scene with economic hardship and uncertainty. • Increasing unaffordability in Austin has created a crisis for both venues and music industry workers. Less expensive housing in surrounding towns coupled with the increase in the number of music venues outside the city means that we are losing performers and music events to our suburbs. Vote: For: 9 (Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian – Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Stuart Sullivan) Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 (Patrice Pike) Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 1 of 2 2 of 2
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 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, Chair Darrell Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford Members Absent Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the 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 Erica Leak Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman David Colligan Matthew Kwatinetz Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel Lisa Rodriguez to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:39pm with 5 members present. 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. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the July 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the URB’s July 19, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. 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 (AEDC consultant) presented and responded to questions. Mandy DeMayo (Housing & Community Development Officer) also responded to questions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm without objection. 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES August 2, 2021 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, August 2, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Joy Casnovsky, Joi Chevalier, Emily (Nicola) De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays, Ryan Rosshirt Karen Magid left dais at 9:35 am and rejoined at 9:42 am Joi Chevalier left dais at 9:47 am Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich, Emmie DiCicco CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Sharon Mays called the meeting to order at 9:02 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Errol Schweizer – listening in to get reacquainted with the Board’s work and he looks forward to rejoining the board as an active member for the next meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JULY MEETING Board Member Emily De Maria motioned to approve the meeting minutes from July 12, 2021, with Board Member Joy Casnovsky seconding the motion. Passed on an 7-0 vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board vacancies and appointments c. Review Prior Board Recommendations and Discuss City and County Budgets d. Community Engagement 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss Annual Internal Review b. Discuss Strategic Planning i. Presentation by Food Policy Manager Edwin Marty regarding Municipal Food System Planning (see back-up materials for presentation) ii. Chair Sharon Mays provided overview of strategic planning structure and objectives of the Strategic Planning Meeting, especially as it pertains to getting work done and utilizing working groups 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 iii. Each Board Member to provide quick overview of why you joined the board and what you hope to achieve i. Sharon Mays – Owner of Baby Greens. Had family land in East Texas and wanted to turn it into a working farm but didn’t know how to do that. Interested to work on co-op for independent restaurant owners. Interested …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on August 2, 2021, via videoconference. August 2, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian – Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:33pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Paul Limón Sr. & Big Band Tejano EASY COMPADRE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the July 12, 2021, Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Chair Mahone seconds. Carries 9-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Joyce James of Joyce James Consulting on Live Music Venue Preservation Fund equity strategic plan process. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on directing Council to allocate $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to music as specified by Council Member Fuentes resolution approved on May 20th. Statement of support: Vice-chair Patterson motions for the Music Commission to recommend support of Council Member Fuentes’s May resolution providing $5M over two years in ARPA funding for the music economy based on the necessity of investment in our music economy, the economic emergency created by the pandemic, and increasing unaffordability in Austin. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 9-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 3. OLD BUSINESS August 2, 2021 a. Discussion and Possible Action after staff update on feedback on the Live Music Fund Event Program. Commissioner Reynolds motions to move up to item 3d. Chair Mahone seconds. No action taken on item 3a. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). Commissioner Medicharla motions and Commissioner Limon seconds to move this an agenda item to the next meeting including: the feasibility of the AEDC to administer the Live Music Fund. Chair Mahone motions to have update from staff on 3rd party considerations to run the Live Music Fund. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Vice-chair Patterson seconds to move working group item to the …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Monday, August 2, 2021 5:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Meeting Minutes Board Members in Attendance: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice-Chair Adrian De La Rosa Board Members not in Attendance: Karen Crawford Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Rennison Lalgee Mehraz Rahman Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Glenn Rosales Juan Vences-Benitez Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/APH CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 7, 2021 Mehraz moved to approve June minutes; Glenn seconded; all in favor 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Update from Rocio Villalobos on her work with the Equity Office Enhanced library cards – spoke with two community groups regarding enhanced library cards – unhoused population and LGBTQI+; UT is thinking to have self-identified LBGTQI+ students have their chosen names in the front of the student ID cards and legal names at the back; that might extend to all students; Rocio will speak with Austin Public Library and City Legal next week to talk more on the enhanced library cards Immigrant Integration Mini Grant – got 22 applications from 7/8/21-7/31/21; a range of projects that people are interested to get funded; Karen, Krystal, and Nicole expressed interest on assisting to evaluate projects; hopefully to decide aware recipients at the end of August Data and findings from the surveys on New American Economy in five cities will be available soon; will include recommendations on emergency preparedness and response Welcoming Cities report is finalized and ready to be shared. Dr. Wasem from LBJ School of Public Affairs will come present next month; will have recommendations on job opportunities and affordable housing Welcoming Week next month; still in the talk on which library branch will host the naturalization ceremonies next month; could be the Twin Oaks or the Southeast branch 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Budget updates No budget updates B. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations C. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting update – Karen No updates No updates D. Update of Texas Legislative session – Krystal In special session; Democrats walked out; so far no immigration-related items FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Dr. Wasem to present on Welcoming Cities report Have APD come present quarterly Check if RAICES would like to come present next month ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURNMENT Nicole moved to adjourn; Mehraz seconded; all in …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center; Gymnasium 1201 E Rundberg Lane Austin, TX 78753 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 …
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 0 D E L L J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y C A M P U S T H U R S D AY, J U LY 2 2 – 6 P M Public Forum Agenda 1. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 2. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 3. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 4. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 5. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook 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 3 COVID-19 Guidelines. ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 8 – Hoang Le District 3 – Brigham Morris District 8 – Joshua Blank District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 10 Commissioner Erin Dempsey Erin Dempsey continues to use her legal degree and her business background to support charitable causes that are close to her heart, and she works tirelessly to support and promote voting rights in the State of Texas. Some of her favorite activities to do in District 10 are running to and around Lady Bird Lake, walking to music festivals in Zilker Park, especially ACL, paddle boarding with family and friends on Lady Bird Lake, meeting friends and sitting outside at all of the fun cafes, coffee places and restaurants and attending neighborhood, community and school events held throughout the year. District 10 Vice Chair Luis Gonzalez Following his graduation from the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin in 2009, Luis quickly climbed the administrative ladder. He is currently the executive assistant to the CEO at Fluence by OSRAM. He was one of the first eight commissioners selected to the ICRC. He now serves the body as its Vice Chair. Luis …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #5: District 4 | July 31, 2021 | Zip codes: 78723, 78752, 78753, 78758 Greg Casar Council Member for District 4, district4@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2104 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. #RedistrictATX2021 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 #5: District 4 | July 31, 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 communities shared interests- health conditions, land use, environmental conditions, and/or other issues? What are the …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 4 G U S G A R C I A R E C R E AT I O N C E N T E R S AT U R D AY, J U LY 3 1 – 2 P M Public Forum Agenda 1. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 2. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 3. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 4. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 5. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook 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 3 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 4 Commissioner Sterling Lands Sterling Lands II participated in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. He has been active in the NAACP, Operation Push and is a member of the Warrior Gospel Band. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Lands has a doctorate of Divinity degree from Master's International School of Divinity. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Southern University School of Engineering in Baton Rouge, LA. He has started and joined many coalitions and engaged in numerous protests for equal rights. “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites for Geographic Representation ICRC Background & Selection Process History Austin residents voted to elect City Council by geographic district in 2012. Before that vote, six council members and the mayor were elected citywide. Today, the city has 10 districts with a council member elected from each district. The mayor is still elected citywide. In 2013, a diverse group of Austin residents determined the boundaries for the 10 council districts. Since then, Austin’s population has grown and changed an estimated …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held July 28, 2021 at 5:30 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 27, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at 512-974-2713 michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov or Nydia Castillo at 512-974-6452 Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Economic Prosperity Commission FECHA de la reunion 28 de Julio, 5:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (27 de Julio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Michelle Clemons at 512-974-2713 michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov or Nydia Castillo at 512-974-6452 Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting July 28, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held July 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Regular Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 27 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión ordinaria 28 de Julio de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 28 de julio de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión ordinaria. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (27 de julio al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee July 28, 2021 Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee to be held on July 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 27, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 28, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 or zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (July 27, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to zach.baumer@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad 28 de julio de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (27 de julio de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: la • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta al 415-694-3111 o zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – 27 de julio de 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than July 27, 2021 by noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 28 de julio de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 28 de julio de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 27 de julio de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 28 de julio de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
