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Approved Minutes

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) March 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Eugene Schneider Hoang Le Luis Gonzalez Prabhu Kannan CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Brigham Morris Dr. Sterling Lands Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Members in Attendance Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez Errol Hardin Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Staff in Attendance Matthew Dugan Lisa G. Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan called the meeting to order at 1:20pm with 7 members present. Commissioner Schneider joined by phone at 1:32pm due to technical challenges. 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Note: this is the first meeting of the 2021 ICRC) There were no minutes to approve. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Introductions of ICRC members and city staff ICRC board members introduced themselves.  B. Discuss ICRC’s mission and purpose: Caroline Webster, City Law Department Caroline Webster briefed the ICRC and answered questions. C. Discuss approach for reviewing remaining names in the pool of applicants recommended by the Applicant Review Panel and considerations for choosing final six ICRC members: ICRC Members Discussion was held regarding the desired selection criteria to evaluate candidates and fill the remaining 6 vacant seats on the commission. D. Housekeeping matters, including resources on the City of Austin website, ICRC member contact information, staff support, and scheduling future meetings ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan briefed the ICRC. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Selection of 6 candidates to fill remaining seats on the ICRC ADJOURNMENT ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan adjourned the meeting at 2:30pm 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 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.