Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #8: District 2 | Aug. 10, 2021 | Zip codes: 78744, 78745, 78747, 78748, 78617 Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member, district2@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2102 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.) #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 #8: District 2 | Aug. 10, 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. Name:_____________________________________ #RedistrictATX2021 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, …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C FO R U M : D I S T R I C T 2 M E N D EZ M I D D L E S C H O O L 5 1 0 6 V I L L A G E S Q . D R . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 4 4 T U ES DAY, AU G . 1 0 , 6 - 8 P. M. Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook and Twitter 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 5 COVID-19 Guidelines. 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 2 Commissioner Sara Inés Calderón Sara Inés Calderón has been a resident of District 2 since 2014, when she came back to live in Austin for the second time, previously she worked at ¡ahora sí! at The Austin American-Statesman. Since coming back she's made Austin her home, working at various tech startups in town, as well as working with community and non-profit organizations to invite more people of color to consider careers in technology. “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites for Geographic Representation ICRC Background & Selection Process History Austin residents voted to elect City Council by geographic district in 2012. Before that vote, six council members and the mayor were elected citywide. Today, the city has 10 districts with a council member elected from each district. The mayor is still elected citywide. In 2013, a diverse group of …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Ruiz Branch Library 1600 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX 78741 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 refrain from …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Via Videoconferencing Topic: ICRC Public Forum: District 3 Time: Aug 7, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97196422290?pwd=cjVzNDRzNDJ2R09VRk9ML2h3am1jdz09 Meeting ID: 971 9642 2290 Passcode: cwKV8g One tap mobile +13017158592,,97196422290#,,,,*030566# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,97196422290#,,,,*030566# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 971 9642 2290 Passcode: 030566 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ah3WB8cXG 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 REVISED AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair 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 …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C FO R U M : D I S T R I C T 3 V I A V I D EO CO N F E R E N C E S AT U R DAY, AU G . 7 , 1 - 3 P. M. Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook and Twitter 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 How to Sign Up to Testify Today Step 1: Put your first and last name in the chat, the district you reside in, and your email address. Step 2: After the presentation, you will be called on by administrative manager, Christine Granados. For any written comments, email the full commission at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov 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 3 Commissioner BJ Morris Brigham Morris, moved to Texas in 2002 after serving in the U.S. Army in 2002 where he was stationed in Fort Hood. After the military, he moved to Austin and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license. He has worked in the finance and accounting sector ever since. Morris has lived in District 3 since 2007, a landscape that has evolved over the 14 years he has resided in the neighborhood. District 3 is Morris's favorite because it is a gateway to the rest of the city from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). It has so much to offer from Roy G. Guerrero Park to the Boardwalk to the hidden Riverside ranchettes where Sam Grey Horse regularly rides his mules down the road. Morris appreciates the rich history of …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #7: District 3 | Aug. 7, 2021 | Zip codes: 78702, 78704 78721, 78725, 78741, 78742, 78745 Sabino “Pio” Renteria Council Member, district3@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2103 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.) #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. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Name:_____________________________________ Public Forum #7: District 3 | Aug. 7, 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. 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, …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 08/04/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 08/04/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/03/2021 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 (08/04/2021) 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 (08/03/2021 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 …
CITY of AUSTIN Administrative Bulletin Title City of Austin Social Media Guidelines Administrative Bulletin Number 08-05 Effective Date March 24, 2011 Revised ___ Annually X As Needed Prepared by Communications & Public Information Department Original Date 3/24/2011 Revised 1/22/2019 Manager’s Approval PURPOSE Third-party Social Media Platforms are effective resources for sharing information and outreach with the community. Likewise, Public Engagement Platforms used for civic participation have become valuable resources for obtaining feedback and facilitating a two-way dialogue with residents, stakeholders and visitors. All such platforms are components of the City of Austin’s communication strategy and are governed by this administrative bulletin, which is designed to provide standards and procedures for the appropriate use of social media for City business. This policy does not apply to use of social media by City employees outside of their job scope and responsibilities. Personal use of social media by employees on City time is covered under the City’s personnel policies. POLICY City of Austin policy requires that the use of Social Media Platforms for conducting City business shall be approved by the Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) in order to ensure compliance with records control schedules and overall communication strategies. City Social Media Accounts shall conform to specific requirements in terms of account administration and content moderation to ensure content meets appropriate legal and professional standards. This policy applies to all City of Austin departments, offices, divisions, and City staff using social media in an official City capacity. DEFINITIONS Social Media Platforms are third-party sites and applications that allow for the creation of user accounts, content, and interaction around a post, event, group, or other area of interest (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Periscope, etc.). Social Media Platforms are used as a communications tool to maximize public views for general awareness, emergency alerts, promotions, and advertising campaigns. Public Engagement Platforms are third-party sites and applications that allow administrators to obtain public feedback digitally, encouraging civic participation and community dialogue (EngagementHQ, PublicInput, SurveyMonkey, etc.). Public Engagement Platforms are used to gather community feedback and manage online stakeholder engagement processes. Direct Messaging is the capability on some Social Media Platforms to communicate privately with followers by direct message (DM). City Social Media Account is an official City of Austin account on a Social Media Platform approved to conduct City business that is managed by City staff authorized to do so as part of an employee’s job. …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing 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 Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Selina Yee Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Members Absent Sara Inés Calderón Hoang Le Erin Dempsey Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Acting Planning Manager Dick Richards, Legal Counsel George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager draft MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Kambo joined the meeting at 6:10pm and Commissioner Schneider joined at 6:16p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peck Young addressed the ICRC. David King addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 21, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 21, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group: 1. Public Forum Venue Updates 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Change of Membership Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the updates. B. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Falcon gave the update. C. Update from Hiring Working Group D. Update from Finance Subcommittee Commissioner Morris gave the update. E. Update from Final Report Working Group Commissioner Kannon gave the update. F. Update on Employee Contracts Commissioner Yee gave the update and mapping specialist George Korbel discussed his mapping expertise. Administrative Manager, Christine Granados gave the update. G. Updates from City 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics 2. Update on Emails (Admin Manager & ICRC Commissioners) Acting City Planning Manager Matthew Dugan gave the update. H. Housekeeping Chair Puentes clarified decorum for commissioners and staff during public forums at the start of the meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion of city emails and administrative manager email from City • Public forum update public calendar • Travis County voter registration director invited guest • Austin ISD invited guest TBD • Updates from working groups and subcommittees • Discussion of how to handle emails coming in from public • Discussion on maps, information and accuracy to the …
