Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #2: District 10 | July 22, 2021 | Zip codes: 78703, 78730, 78731, 78750, 78759 Alison Alter Council Member for District 10, district10@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2110 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. #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 #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 conditions, land use, environmental conditions, and/or other issues? What are …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 1 0 D E L L J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y C A M P U S T H U R S D AY, J U LY 2 2 – 6 P M 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 Please Mask Up! The City of Austin has returned to Stage 3 COVID-19 Guidelines. ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 8 – Hoang Le District 3 – Brigham Morris District 8 – Joshua Blank District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 10 Commissioner Erin Dempsey Erin Dempsey continues to use her legal degree and her business background to support charitable causes that are close to her heart, and she works tirelessly to support and promote voting rights in the State of Texas. Some of her favorite activities to do in District 10 are running to and around Lady Bird Lake, walking to music festivals in Zilker Park, especially ACL, paddle boarding with family and friends on Lady Bird Lake, meeting friends and sitting outside at all of the fun cafes, coffee places and restaurants and attending neighborhood, community and school events held throughout the year. District 10 Vice Chair Luis Gonzalez Following his graduation from the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin in 2009, Luis quickly climbed the administrative ladder. He is currently the executive assistant to the CEO at Fluence by OSRAM. He was one of the first eight commissioners selected to the ICRC. He now serves the body as its Vice Chair. Luis …
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
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Note: A quorum of ICRC members may be present. No action will be taken. 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 PUBLIC FORUM 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 A. Current District Map Presentation B. Why Do We Not Have 2020 Census Data? 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 DISCUSSION – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 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 5 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 9 C I T Y H A L L ; C O U N C I L C H A M B E R S T H U R S D AY, J U LY 1 5 – 6 P M 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 Please Mask Up! As of today, the City of Austin has returned to Stage 3 COVID-19 Guidelines. ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 8 – Hoang Le District 3 – Brigham Morris District 8 – Joshua Blank District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 9 Commissioner Shaina Kambo Shaina Kambo is a resident of District 9 who is serving as the student member of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin as a Geography and Sustainability Studies major, she is a graduate of Austin Community College where she served in the ACC Student Government and developed a love for public service. Kambo is passionate about facilitating fair redistricting procedures that will help to serve the unique needs of Austin’s diverse and vibrant communities. “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 Austin residents determined the boundaries for the 10 council districts. Since then, Austin’s population has grown and …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #1: District 9 | July 15, 2021 Zip codes: 78701, 78704, 78705, 78722, 78751 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. #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 #1: District 9 | July 15, 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:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 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.
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/014/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/14/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Zoom; please see link on agenda. All speakers must register in advance (07/13/2021 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 (07/14/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirá comentarios en este reunion por Zoom; vea la agenda. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (07/13/2021 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 de la junta, …
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION (ICRC) July 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 and Via Videoconference CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, Law Department DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Confirm Steps to Onboard Hired Staff, Confirm Dates for Public Hearings, Establish Commission Values and Norms CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Lands joined the meeting at 6:09pm. 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. Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 30, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes The June 30, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection, with the change that the adjournment time will be added. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave the update. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from NAACP Nelson Linder, Gonzalo Barrientos, Attorney Roger Borgelt, Peck Young, Ora Houston, and Ryan Robinson (members of the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition) presented. C. Icebreaker: “What is the best aspect of residing in the city district you represent?” B. Presentation from Dr. Henry Flores This item was postponed until a future meeting. Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. D. Discussion and Vote on Values and Norms Chair Puentes lead the discussion on values and norms. E. Update from Public Hearing Working Group 1. Vote on Proposed Public Hearing Dates Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the proposed schedule of public meeting dates. On Commissioner Kannan’s motion, Commissioner Blank’s second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 public hearing schedule. F. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave …
Reapportionment and Redistricting City of Austin, TX Henry Flores, PhD FloreStat, LLC July 7, 2021 Rationale for Reapportionment and Redistricting Constitutional and Voting Rights Requirements Reapportionment every ten years Based on Census Reports Reapportionment Every ten years, immediately after census, must determine the amount of population growth or loss in each city council district. All districts must be within a +/- 10% deviation from the most to least populated district to insure one-person/one-vote constitutional requirement. Census Data Basis of population numbers. Total city population/number of districts = population per district. There cannot be more than a 10% population deviation from the largest to the smallest district. Changes in Total Population 2000-2019 Total 2000 2010 %∆ 2019 %∆ 689,701 798,962 13.7 979,263 18.4 Since 2000 Austin has grown by almost 300,000 persons. Growth Changes per City Council District 2000 - 2010 District %Inc/Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2000 65,313 60,949 75,789 78,810 66,365 54,535 75,798 53,597 81,484 77,061 2010 77,807 80,004 79,573 79,357 81,532 82,389 80,520 77,650 79,299 80,839 19.1 31.3 5 .7 22.9 51.1 6.2 44.9 -2.7 4.9 It is not clear if these growth changes were due to normal demographic occurrences or the result of the 2010 redistricting. The data do indicate that some districts have grown dramatically while others have shown smaller growth or even negative growth. 2019 data were not available too make further comparisons. Change in Minority Pop 2000 - 2010 Race 2000 2010 %∆ Anglo 367,398 390,302 Black 65,804 61,310 5.9 -6.8 Hispanic 209,663 279,713 25 Asian 32,919 53,908 38.9 Minority pops have grown dramatically from 2000-2010. Do not have projections for 2019 but its possible that Austin may be a minority majority city after 2020 census released. This will affect all city council districts. Decisions to be Made 1. Redraw districts using new population ratios. (Lawyers). 2. Leave district boundaries as they are. May get sued. 3. Add more districts. (Lawyers). 4. Change electoral system: mixed (at-large/single member) or at- large, place system. (Lawyers).
APPENDIX E: Final Ten-District Map ICRC’s map spearheaded a change in how Austin, Texas City Councilors are chosen, which redis- tricting expert Steve Bickerstaff called “a success in democracy.” 38
Proposed ICRC Public Hearing Dates #1. Thursday, July 15: 6-8pm #2. Thursday, July 22: 6-8pm #3. Saturday, July 24: 11am-1pm #4. Tuesday, July 27: 6-8pm #5. Saturday, July 31: 2-4pm #6. Tuesday, August 3: 6-8pm #7. Saturday, August 7: 1-3pm #8. Tuesday, August 10: 6-8pm #9. Saturday, August 14: 1-3pm #10. Tuesday, August 17: 6-8pm
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 Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Selina Yee Camellia Falcon 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 Members Absent Errol Hardin Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Staff Present Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Christine Granados, ICRC Admin Manager George Korbel, ICRC Legal Counsel 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/07/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/07/2021 in City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. All speakers must register in advance (07/06/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak in person 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. 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 (07/07/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; se permitirá tambien comentarios en persona en este reunion. Los oradores por teléfono deben registrarse con anticipación (07/06/2021 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 …
§ 3. REDISTRICTING. (A) For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined: (1) COMMISSION means the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. (2) CONTROLLING PERSON means an officer, director, manager, principal, or shareholder or member owning at least 10% ownership of a legal entity. (3) DAY means a calendar day, except that if the final day of a period within which an act is to be performed is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday in which the City of Austin's offices are closed, the period is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday in which the City of Austin's offices are closed. (4) PANEL means the Applicant Review Panel of three qualified, independent auditors that screens applicants for the commission. (5) QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR means an auditor who is currently licensed by the Texas Board of Public Accountancy and has been a practicing independent auditor for at least five years prior to appointment to the Applicant Review Panel. (6) SPOUSE means one's licensed marriage spouse, common law spouse, or recognized domestic partner. (7) SUBSTANTIAL NEGLECT OF DUTY means that an individual has disregarded a manifest duty, prescribed by this section, intentionally, knowingly, or negligently. Missing half or more of the meetings in a three month period constitutes a substantial neglect of duty. (B) In 2013 and thereafter in each year following the year in which the national census is taken under the direction of Congress at the beginning of each decade, the commission shall adjust the boundary lines of the 10 single-member districts in conformance with the standards and process set forth in this article. The commission shall be fully established no later than July 1, 2013, and thereafter no later than March 1 in each year ending in the number (1). The commission shall not draw district lines at any other time, except if the districts must be redrawn because of a judicial decision invalidating the then existing district plan, in whole or in part, or the date of the city election is moved. If the date of the city election is moved, then the dates in this article shall be adjusted to ensure the commission has sufficient time to draw the lines prior to the election date. (C) The commission shall: (1) conduct an open and transparent process enabling full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of district lines; (2) draw …
