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Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Meeting October 5th, 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened a meeting on October 5th, 2021 via hybrid format. Commission Members in Attendance Mario Champion Susan Somers Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Athena Leyton Ruven Brooks Commission Members Absent: Samuel Franco Samuel Franco Allison Runas Nathan Ryan James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 7th, 2021 MEETING The September 7th, 2021 minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote with Commissioner Franco Absent 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Project Connect Red Line Design Update Presenters: Kenneth Cartwright and Sharmila Mukherjee, Capital Metro B. Selection of Representative for the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group - Cynthia Weatherby volunteered to remain as the UTC representative 3. Staff and Committee Reports A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby- brief updates on Downtown Commission and the potential deconstruction of the convention center. B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler- No updates given C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton- No updates given D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas-No updates given E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion-brief update on Mobility Committee 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool • Red River Extension • Quiet Zones • Planning and Highway Funding Projects • Boards and Commissions Refresher • TDM Update • ASMP Update • 2022 Meeting Schedules ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 5:55pm without objection.
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Versión en español a continuación. Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, October 5, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting to be held October 5, 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 (10/04/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 5, 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’s 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 Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, October 5, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (October 5, 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 (10/05/2021 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 …
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CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING Monday, October 4, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Learning and Research Center 5202 E Ben White, Suite #500 Austin, TX 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of July 9, 2021. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Fire Captain written promotional examination administered on September 14, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. b. Discussion and possible action on EMS Interim Chief Jasper Brown’s request to have Medic Patrick Thomas’ name stricken from the 2021 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Clinical Specialist-Field, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.036 (g). c. Approve Commission meeting dates for 2022 calendar year. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings 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 Michael Sullivan at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3314, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Michael Sullivan at 512-974-3314.
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COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa AGENDA Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Glenn Rosales Juan Vences-Benitez CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 6, 2021; August 2, 2021 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Dr. Ruth Wasem, LBJ School of Public Affairs, final report on immigrant incorporation in Austin, Texas b. Lauren Hargraves, Refugee Services of Texas, refugee resettlement in Austin and information on the Afghan situation 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Budget updates b. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations c. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting updates – Karen d. Update of Texas Legislative session - Krystal FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Sinying Chan at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5117, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, please contact Sinying Chan at 512-972-5117.
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2. 3. 4. 5. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, October 4, 2021; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by October 3rd at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 9/13/2021 CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the William Cannon Corridor Construction Program Art in Public Places Project --Anna Bradley, AIPP Staff ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Austin Convention Center Warehouse Art in Public Places Project --Curt Gettman, AIPP Staff iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff iv. Review the Cyclical Project Launch Timeline for FY22 --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff v. Report on 2020 and 2021 Artist Selection Process Results --Susan Lambe, AIPP Program Manager OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Update i. P3 Working Group with Arts Commissioners Schmalbach, Commissioner Flores, 6. and Barnes (chair) STAFF BRIEFINGS TEMPO Update i. ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
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Music Commission Monday, October 4, 2021, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Strange Cadets 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS 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. Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on September 13, 2021. Core principles of Live Music Fund: Preservation – Enriching the past; Innovation- Envisioning the future; and Elevation & Collaboration – Empowering the present (PIE). a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group recommendations regarding development of guidelines around criteria for 3rd party for the Live Music Fund Event Program and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund. b. Discussion and Possible Action following Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) update from Emmett Beliveau. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. 4. NEW BUSINESS d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. a. Discussion and Possible Action after presentation from Rachel Blair, Chief Operating Officer of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), regarding a request for funding under the American Rescue Plan. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding officer elections related to election of new Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 7963.
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 4th, 2021, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 October 4, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Christopher Limon (Virtual attendee) Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:35pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Strange Cadets CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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. Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on September 13. Commissioner Patterson motions, Commissioner Gould seconds to approve minutes. Motion carries 9-0. Chair Mahone provides update based on the Core principals of Live Music Fund: Preservation – Enriching the past; Innovation – Envisioning the future; and Elevation & Collaboration - Empowering the present. (PIE) 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group recommendations regarding development of guidelines around criteria for 3rd party for the Live Music Fund Event Program and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund. Patrick Buchta speaks in support of deploying Austin Music Disaster Relief Funds expediently and further examination of the Live Music Fund Criteria. Cody Cowan speaks in support of separating Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund and Live Music Fund and advocates for AEDC to issue the Live Music Fund. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to deliver working group recommendations to the Economic Development Department for incorporation into the application process for the Live Music Fund and for a third party administrator, Garcia seconds. Motion passes unopposed. b. Discussion and Possible action following Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) update from Emmett Beliveau. No motion taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 2021 c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. No action taken, item moved to November agenda. d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No motion taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action after presentation from Rachel Blair, Chief Operating Officer of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) regarding a request for funding under the American Rescue Plan. Chair Mahone motions to support HAAM’s request for $800,000 …
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MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 4, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Monika Arvelo, Assistant Director Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Commission Member Farah Ahmed No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of July 9, 2021. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of July 9, 2021, were approved on Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate motion, Commission Member Ahmed’s second, on a 3-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on June 29, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 1 Commission Member Ahmed motioned to approve the appeal. The motion failed for lack of second. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate moved to deny the appeal of exam question 8, and let the question remain as keyed. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 8 was approved 3-0. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate moved to deny the appeal of exam question 22, and let the question remain as keyed. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 22 was approved 3-0. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate moved to approve the appeal of exam question 33, and allow all answers keyed to receive credit for the question. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 33 was approved 3-0. Commission Member Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 82, and let the …
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COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Monday, October 4, 2021 6:30 PM Meeting Minutes Karen Crawford Rennison Lalgee Glenn Rosales Juan Vences-Benitez Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Board Members in Attendance: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice-Chair Sara Becker Board Members not in Attendance: Adrian De La Rosa Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/Austin Public Health Sarah F. Williams, Staff Liaison & Administrative Senior/Austin Public Health CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 6, 2021; August 2, 2021 Nicole moved to approve July minutes; Juan seconded; all in favor Nicole moved to approve August minutes; Rennison seconded; all in favor 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Dr. Ruth Wasem, LBJ School of Public Affairs, final report on immigrant incorporation in Austin, Texas B. Lauren Hargraves, Refugee Services of Texas, refugee resettlement in Austin and information on the Afghan situation Presenter could not make it to the meeting 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Budget updates Budget recommendations from the Commission on Immigrant Affairs (CoIA) were submitted in time, but changes in budget office and Joint Inclusion Committee caused failure in follow through Final budget was not specified on report; unsure if items recommended by CoIA were funded; Karen already reached out to ask for an investigation to see the results of the budget recommendations B. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations No updates from ISNA From RST, a lot of discussions were centered around Afghan refugees; one big issue was on language differences; wish lists are set up but also needed help in managing donations C. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting update – Karen Will try to push up the budget process and not wait for the notification of the budget office Will ask all commissions of their big, overarching concerns and see if there’re common concerns in order to make bigger budget recommendations D. Update of Texas Legislative session – Krystal Focusing on redistricting and American Rescue Plan funding FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vote on working groups Overarching budget ideas for Joint Inclusion Committee Have APD come present quarterly Have City of Austin Economic Development Department present on resources for the immigrant community ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURNMENT Nicole moved to adjourn; Karen seconded; all in favor The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 2, 2021 at 11:00 am Travis County Community Center at Oak Hill 8656 A State Highway 71 West, Building A, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78735 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum …
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion of Public Forum Feedback; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum feedback B. Updates from working groups/subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo (virtually) Prabhu Kannan Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gary Luedecke, City's IT George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and approval of maps presented; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with 12 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. Daniel Llanes, with the People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and the Voter Education Registration and Mobilization Project (VERM), addressed the commission about his support for the maps submitted by the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition for districts 3 and 4. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 8, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 8, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation and discussion of draft map created between Korbel and NAACP/Hispanic Coalition Motion was made by Commissioner Lands and seconded by Commissioner Hardin that the ICRC adopt the maps for districts 1-4 as presented by the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition and the ICRC. After discussion, motion was adopted unanimously. B. Discussion of Draft Maps by Item Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Blank that the ICRC adopt a shift of voting precincts 318, 338, 221, 212 and 307 into District 8. After discussion, motion was adopted unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Kannan that the ICRC shift precincts 374, 375, 245, 244, 232, 312, 359, 232, 324, 318, 343 and 234 into District 10. After discussion, …