Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #2: District 10 | July 22, 2021 | Zip codes: 78703, 78730, 78731, 78750, 78759 Alison Alter Council Member for District 10, district10@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2110 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 #2: District 10 | July 22, 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 …
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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting to be held on July 21, 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 (07/20/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Wednesday, July 21, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 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 (07/20/2021 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
Electrical Board July 21, 2021 @10:00 AM Electrical Board to be held July 21, 2021 at 10:00 am with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday July 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 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 Tabla eléctrica 21 de julio de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. El tablero eléctrico se llevará a cabo el 21 de julio de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los ponentes deben registrarse con anticipación (martes 20 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 de la Junta Eléctrica del 21 de julio, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Rick Arzola al 512-974-2417 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 / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of JULY 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held JULY 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 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 mona.sanchez@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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (JULY 21, 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 (July 20, 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 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 (Julio 20, 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of JULY 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held JULY 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 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 mona.sanchez@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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (JULY 21, 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 (July 20, 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting July 21st, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission to be held July 21st, 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 20th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21st, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1568 or Christopher.Parks@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 Christopher.Parks@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 Llamado especial Urban Transportation Commission la FECHA de la reunion (July 21st, 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 (July 20th, 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-978-1568 o Christopher.Parks@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/21/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/21/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (07/20/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 matthew.dugan@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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (07/21/2021) 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 (07/20/2021 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing To Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92300250133?pwd=Mkg1NXd5WG9QZGVCOUU5Vlc0M0Jpdz09 Meeting ID: 923 0025 0133 Passcode: 67uSPc CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Members Present Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Prabhu Kannan Erin Dempsey Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Brigham Morris Selina Yee Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Selina Yee Camellia Falcon Members Absent Errol Hardin Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Staff Present Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Preparing for First Public Hearing CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01pm with 9 members present. Commissioners Hardin, Lands, Le and Schneider were absent. Commissioner Yee joined the meeting at 6:25pm. 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. No members of the public signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 7, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 7, 2021, draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the update. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Gonzalez’s second, the proposed pubic hearing schedule was unanimously approved. 2. Discussion on Public Hearing Structure A. Presentation from Dr. Henry Flores Dr. Henry Flores gave the presentation. B. Presentation on Current District Makeup George Korbel gave the presentation. C. Update from Public Hearings Working Group 1. Vote on Proposed Public Hearing Dates Discussion was held. D. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave the update. E. Update from Finance Subcommittee Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the update. F. Updates from City: 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics 2. Employee Contract Template Matthew Dugan gave the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion on public forum protocols, adjustments • Summaries on public forums • Final Report Committee update • Update from hiring group on mapping specialist • Housekeeping item ADJOURNMENT Chair Puentes adjourned the meeting at 8:05pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 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 (Julio 20, 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@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 ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Guiding Values and Norms Be who we say we are and follow through with our commitment. Listen to each other’s opinions, honor each other’s efforts, and show up on time. Prioritize the public interest and needs of all community members. Center diverse voices and perspectives in every interaction with each other and the public. Take input with an open mind and heart and give others the benefit of the doubt. Make decisions supported by data as well as the perspectives and needs of the community. All voices must be heard. Integrity Respect Inclusivity Dignity Patience Fairness Trust Honor the expertise and strengths of all commissioners. Trust that we work in the best interest of the full body. Prioritization Use the city charter as the guide for the order of importance and urgency. This document was jointly formed by the ICRC during the general meeting on July 7, 2021. Commissioners Joshua Blank, Erin Dempsey, Camellia Falcon, Luis Gonzalez (Vice Chair), Errol Hardin, Sara Inés Calderón, Prabhu Kannan, Shaina Kambo, Dr. Sterling Lands, Hoang Le, BJ Morris, Christina Puentes (Chair), Eugene Schneider, Selina Yee Administrative manager Christine Granados
Driving Innovation Steve Pustelnyk Director of Community Relations Presentation to: Austin Urban Transportation Commission July 23, 2021 1 About the Mobility Authority • A multi-modal transportation agency authorized under 2001 state legislation • A regional agency formed in 2002 by Williamson and Travis Counties • Toll revenue primary source of funding • No taxing authority • Oversight by a seven-member board of business and community leaders • 29 employees 2 Agency Leadership Heather Gaddes Board Member Williamson County Appointee - 2021 Secretary James Bass Executive Director 3 The Mobility Authority System • 183A • 290 Toll (Manor Expressway) • 71 Toll • 45 SW Toll • MoPac Express • 183 Toll South • 183 North Express 4 Some Things To Ponder Is Disruptive Change Around the Corner? • How will the transition to Roadway Usage Charges (RUC) impact the transportation ecosystem? • How will/should climate change impact our mobility decisions? • How will the growth of Connected Autonomous Shared Electric (CASE) vehicles change the way we design, finance, construct, operate and maintain our roadways? • How might remote work, shared vehicle ownership, air taxis, delivery drones and autonomous public transit change the mobility paradigm? • What other disruptive forces might be out there (COVID)? 5 Weekly Transaction Trend (All Roads) Percent Change in Transactions Since First Week of March 2020 Other Roads 183 South Percent Change 183 Toll Phase 2 Opens Winter Storm 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 s n o i t c a s n a r T - COVID 4 6 0 , 7 4 6 , 2 500,000 -60.9% 1 / 3 k e e W 8 / 3 k e e W 5 1 / 3 k e e W 2 2 / 3 k e e W 9 2 / 3 k e e W 5 / 4 k e e W 2 1 / 4 k e e W 9 1 / 4 k e e W 6 2 / 4 k e e W 3 / 5 k e e W 0 1 / 5 k e e W 7 1 / 5 k e e W 4 2 / 5 k e e W 1 3 / 5 k e e W 7 / 6 k e e W 4 1 / 6 k e e W 1 2 / 6 k e e W 9 2 / 6 …
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
PROJECT CONNECT: Program Updates Urban Transportation Commission July 21, 2021 1 Recent Project Connect Program Updates: • $2.88 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant for 40-foot electric buses, charging equipment, workforce training, and technical assistance. • Capital Metro and Austin F.C. approval of a funding partnership agreement for a new McKalla Station at Q2 Stadium. • Launch of Capital Metro’s 9th Pickup zone (North Dessau) in June. South Menchaca zone launches July 27, and North Oak Hill in the fall. • Completion of 15-percent design drawings for Orange and Blue Line; letters to FTA requesting entry into the New Starts capital grant program submitted. • $36 million in FTA Small Starts grant funding included in the President’s FY2022 budget for MetroRapid Pleasant Valley and Expo Lines 2 PROJECT CONNECT PROGRAM COMPONENTS: PROJECT CONNECT – PROGRAM COMPONENTS Orange Line – NLTC to Stassney Phase 1 (LRT), Enhanced MetroRapid Blue Line – Riverside Corridor (LRT) Gold Line – MetroRapid, NEPA completion for LRT Downtown Tunnel (Orange, Blue Lines) MetroRapid – Expo, Pleasant Valley, Burnet to Menchaca/Oak Hill Green Line to Colony Park – NEPA, Final Design, Construction Red Line Improvements MetroExpress, Park & Rides, Transit Centers (3 New Routes, 9 P&R, 1 TC) Neighborhood Circulators (15 New Zones / Vehicles) Maintenance Facility Improvements Customer Technology Systems Anti-Displacement Investments ($300 million) 3 PROGRAM SEQUENCE PLAN Years based on federal NEPA and funding approvals 4 Orange & Blue Line Projects – Implementation Timeline June 2020 Orange & Blue Line Locally Preferred Alternatives (LPAs) Adopted Project Connect Referendum Passed Ongoing Community Engagement and Involvement 2023 – 2029 Projected Entry Into FTA Engineering Phase Design and Contracting Procurement Awards Begin Construction and Vehicle Manufacturing Projected Full Funding Grant Agreement(s) (FFGA) Staffing, Training, Organizational Readiness Revenue Service Begins 5 Orange & Blue Line Key Milestones (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Request to Enter FTA Project Development Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond 6 End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) Project Connect MetroRapid Milestones – Expo & Pleasant Valley April 2021 Spring – Summer 2021 Winter 2021 – Spring 2022 Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimates …
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center, Phase III Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 Area Background • District 4 – between the Windsor Hills and Heritage Hills Neighborhoods • Area was largely unplanned until 2008, not fully annexed until December 2008 • Area's primary natural feature: Little Walnut Creek – located less than a mile from the Center • Formerly a part of Fiskville, Texas (est. early 1870s) – Prior to the 1950s, area was used for farming and grazing of cattle 78753 Population, by race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latinx, of any race White, alone Black, alone or in combination Asian, alone or in combination 61.3% 20% 12.1% 6.7% American Indian, alone or in combination 1.9% Native Hawaiian, alone or in combination 0.1% • Transitioned from a non‐Hispanic White majority to become a majority‐minority community Some other race, alone or in combination 20% The goals for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP project are: Serve as a recognizable, visual landmark for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center; • Reflect the rich diversity of the Center and the surrounding community, highlighting its welcoming spirit; Integrate into the natural environment of the park and recreation center, drawing visitors to the site; • • • Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; • Respect the life and legacy of Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia and family; • Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant in an exterior environment; and • Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Site & Project Goals District 4 PARD | Gus Garcia Recreation Center Jurors: Project Advisors: •Linda Powers, President of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Martha Langford, Community Garden Representative of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Chelsea Ray, Secretary of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •J Muzacz, Artist and AIPP Panel Liaison •Delano Brown, M.S Ed. CPRP, PARD Staff, Gus Garcia Rec Center •Binh Ly, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Public Health Ernesto Hernandez, Artist Ryan Runcie, Artist Misa Yamamoto, Artist Demographics Statistics % of Applications 2021 February 3: Call‐to‐Artists posted in PublicArtist.org February 18: Artist Information Meeting April 22: Call closes, 22 applications received June 15: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and select 4 local finalists: kimie flores; Lindsey Millikan, Artist Team: Lindsay Palmer, Mylo Mendez & Color Squad, Efren Rebugio & Brittany Johnson. June 25: Jurors + Advisors meet …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
