Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission - July 21, 2021
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Regular Meeting of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission / Reunion Regular de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion - Meeting to be held via videoconference. Please see agenda for details.
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 …
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
