Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission - Aug. 3, 2021
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Regular Meeting of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission / Reunion Regular de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion - The district 6 public forum will be held virtually. Please see agenda for details.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm Spicewood Springs Branch Library 8637 Spicewood Springs Road Austin, TX 78759 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 are asked to …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing Topic: ICRC Public Forum: District 6 Time: Aug 3, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93834842830?pwd=ajNDNzhYRHFDeWxEQ3RFSmh6MExBUT09 Meeting ID: 938 3484 2830 Passcode: 7Fn9ST One tap mobile +13462487799,,93834842830#,,,,*838964# US (Houston) +12532158782,,93834842830#,,,,*838964# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 938 3484 2830 Passcode: 838964 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aw1mGCezD Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair REVISED AGENDA 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 …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 6 V I A V I D EO C O N F E R E N C E T U E S D AY, A U G . 3 , 6 - 8 P. M. Z O O M M E E T I N G A T H T T P S : / / Z O O M . U S / J / 9 3 8 3 4 8 4 2 8 3 0 ? P W D = A J N D N Z H Y R H F D E W X E Q 3 R F S M H 6 M E X B U T 0 9 . L O G I N W I T H M E E T I N G I D : 9 3 8 3 4 8 4 2 8 3 0 A N D P A S S C O D E : 7 F N 9 S T . 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 Forum moved to virtual format The City of Austin has returned to Stage 4 COVID-19 Guidelines may move to Stage 5. 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 Eugene (Gene) Schneider retired to Austin in 2008. He earned an doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, a master's degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor's …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #6: District 6 | Aug. 3, 2021 | Zip codes: 78713, 78717, 78726, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78732, 78733, 78664 Mackenzie Kelly Council Member, district6@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2106 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. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) 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 …
