Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 30, 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 Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Eugene Schneider Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, legal counsel Draft Minutes Meeting goals: Interview candidates and make final hiring decisions for Administrative Manager and Legal Counsel staff positions, public hearings proposed schedule report out, public hearings promotion proposed plan report out CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:03pm with 11 members present. Commissioners Kambo, Lands, and Schneider were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The June 16, 2021, minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on the hiring process. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Interviews for staff: 1. Administrative Manager Gilda (Lynette) Shapovalov and Christine Granados interviewed with the ICRC. 2. Legal Counsel Attorneys David Mendez, Syd Falk and George Korbel interviewed with the ICRC. B. Executive Session Executive Session was not held, as the commission opted to evaluate the candidates publicly. C. Final Hiring Decision on: 1. Administrative Manager On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the motion to extend the Administrative Manager job offer to Christine Granados was approved on a 9-1-1 vote, with Commissioner Falcon voting nay, and Commissioner Kannan abstaining. 2. Legal Counsel On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, the motion to extend the Legal Counsel contract offer to the team of George Korbel and David Richards was unanimously approved. D. Update from Public Hearings Working Group Commissioner Gonzalez gave the update. Chair Puentes appointed Commissioner Falcon to the Public Hearings Working Group without objection. …
Austin’s History of Minorities and Representation Elected officials subverted democracy throughout Austin’s history: • Politicians choose their voters; stop voters choosing their representatives • Disenfranchise minorities (Blacks after Reconstruction; Swedes, Irish, and Germans in the early 1900s; Blacks during Jim Crow; Hispanics in the mid-1900s • As Austin minorities gained representation, the establishment changed the rules to disenfranchise the minorities. That drive to subvert democracy and squash minorities continues today • At-large elections • “Place” elections • The “Gentlemen’s Agreement” • Attempts to prevent 10-1 geographic representation The ICRC was created, and its membership is screened, to: • Prevent politicians from choosing their voters • Assure voters, especially minority voters, choose their elected officials • Protect Austin from gerrymandering. NAACP / Hispanic Coalition to Austin ICRC
A Brief History of Race and Ethnicity in Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission July 7, 2021 Ryan Robinson Demographer Presentation Takeaways In terms of race and ethnicity, the City of Austin has experienced profound diversification over the past 50 years. And yet, diversification dynamics are shifting, structurally and spatially. Austin’s collapsing housing affordability is remaking the racial and ethnic landscapes of the City and the metropolitan region. The structural and spatial histories of Austin’s African American, Latino and Asian populations each have had their own unique trajectory. The Single Member District Vote A Brief History African American Population 15 Federal policy formalizes these boundaries with redlining 17 19 20 23 Burnet Williamson Marble Falls Leander Georgetown Taylor Round Rock Hutto Plugerville Travis Bee Cave Austin Manor Elgin Dripping Springs Hays Buda Kyle Wimberley San Marcos Lockhart Caldwell Bastrop Bastrop Smithville Hispanic—Latino Population Asian Population Questions or Comments?
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 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 the …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/30/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/30/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/29/2021 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 la FECHA de la reunion (06/30/2021) 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 (06/29/2021 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 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) June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING DRAFT MINUTES Members Absent Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lila Valencia Jane Goodall Lisa Rodriguez Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Place holder CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Meeting Goals: Establish Working Groups/Committees, Select 14th Commissioner, Identify Dates for Staff Candidate Interviews CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting from 3:05 – 4:00pm, and Commissioners Dempsey and Lands were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 2, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Hardin’s second, the June 2, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Selection of Remaining Commissioner On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Vice Chair Gonzalez’s second, Camellia Falcon was unanimously elected to fill the remaining vacant seat. B. Update from Hiring Working Group On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion for the Hiring Working Group to select three finalists from the ICRC staff candidate pool for each position, and to draft interview questions and a scoring rubric to present to the full board at the next meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: “What influenced your decision to apply for placement on the ICRC?” Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: Kirk Overbey Kirk Overbey gave the presentation. C. Records Management: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Jannette Goodall suggested that the records management information could be distributed in a memo, and the Chair concurred. D. Commission Skills Survey Results: 1. Establish Working Groups 2. Establish Committees On Commissioner …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) The finalists for the ICRC staff position of Administrative Manager are Sylvia Gomez, Christine Granados, and Gilda Shapovalov. The finalists for the ICRC staff position of Legal Counsel are David Mendez, and David Richards/George Korbel.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 30, 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 Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Eugene Schneider Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, Law Department Minutes Meeting goals: Interview candidates and make final hiring decisions for Administrative Manager and Legal Counsel staff positions, public hearings proposed schedule report out, public hearings promotion proposed plan report out CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:03pm with 11 members present. Commissioners Kambo, Lands, and Schneider were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The June 16, 2021, minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on the hiring process. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Interviews for staff: 1. Administrative Manager Gilda (Lynette) Shapovalov and Christine Granados interviewed with the ICRC. 2. Legal Counsel Attorneys David Mendez, Syd Falk and George Korbel interviewed with the ICRC. B. Executive Session Executive Session was not held, as the commission opted to evaluate the candidates publicly. C. Final Hiring Decision on: 1. Administrative Manager On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the motion to extend the Administrative Manager job offer to Christine Granados was approved on a 9-1-1 vote, with Commissioner Falcon voting nay, and Commissioner Kannan abstaining. 2. Legal Counsel On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, the motion to extend the Legal Counsel contract offer to the team of George Korbel and David Richards was unanimously approved. D. Update from Public Hearings Working Group Commissioner Gonzalez gave the update. Chair Puentes appointed Commissioner Falcon to the Public Hearings Working Group without objection. E. …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/24/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/24/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/23/2021 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 la FECHA de la reunion (06/24/2021) 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 (06/23/2021 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 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) June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING DRAFT MINUTES Members Absent Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lila Valencia Jane Goodall Lisa Rodriguez Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Place holder CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Meeting Goals: Establish Working Groups/Committees, Select 14th Commissioner, Identify Dates for Staff Candidate Interviews CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting from 3:05 – 4:00pm, and Commissioners Dempsey and Lands were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 2, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Hardin’s second, the June 2, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Selection of Remaining Commissioner On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Vice Chair Gonzalez’s second, Camellia Falcon was unanimously elected to fill the remaining vacant seat. B. Update from Hiring Working Group On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion for the Hiring Working Group to select three finalists from the ICRC staff candidate pool for each position, and to draft interview questions and a scoring rubric to present to the full board at the next meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: “What influenced your decision to apply for placement on the ICRC?” Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: Kirk Overbey Kirk Overbey gave the presentation. C. Records Management: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Jannette Goodall suggested that the records management information could be distributed in a memo, and the Chair concurred. D. Commission Skills Survey Results: 1. Establish Working Groups 2. Establish Committees On Commissioner …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/16/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/16/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/15/2021 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 la FECHA de la reunion (06/16/2021) 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 (06/15/2021 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 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 …
Population Change and Demographic Trends Since 2010 Census Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission June 16, 2021 Content 2010 City Council Districts Population Growth Demographic Shifts 2020 Census Redistricting 2010 Redistricting ICRC Final Plan November 2013 4 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 5 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 6 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 7 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 8 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 9 Population Growth Since 10-1 Austin Population Growth, 1870 to 2020 The ideal city council district size would be approximately 99,584. 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 .995 million 465,622 345,890 251,808 186,545 132,459 87,930 4,428 11,013 14,575 22,258 29,860 34,876 53,120 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2010; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 995,484 790,390 656,562 11 Austin is the 11th largest city in the country and growing. Numeric Change Among 15 Largest U.S. Cities, 2019-2020 Phoenix, AZ San Antonio, TX Fort Worth, TX Austin, TX Charlotte, NC Jacksonville, FL Columbus, OH San Diego, CA Houston, TX Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA Los Angeles, CA San Jose, CA Chicago, IL New York, NY .995 million -100000 -80000 -60000 -40000 -20000 0 20000 40000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 12 Austin’s rate of growth seeing an uptick in last years of the decade. 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 4.83% 3.10% 2.00% 1.61% 1.00% 0.73% 0.00% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 U.S. Texas Austin Metro Austin 1.7% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 3.02% 1.71% 1.29% 0.35% 13 Austin was the fastest growing metro in the country every year this decade. Numeric Change, 2010-2020 Percent Change, 2010-2020 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Raleigh-Cary, NC Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 579,014 289,886 504,963 448,224 1,327,596 1,234,062 867,022 440,316 315,032 364,694 33.74% 25.64% 23.66% 20.92% 20.85% 20.84% 20.68% 19.62% 19.14% 18.69% 14 Central Texas cities among the fastest growing cities in the country. Rank Place 2019 Estimate 2020 Estimate Numeric Change Percent Change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 44 Leander, TX Queen Creek, AZ Herriman, UT Apex, NC Georgetown, TX Buckeye, AZ Farmers Branch, TX Kyle, TX Little Elm, TX Medford, …
Commonly Used Motions for Committees John W. K. Overbey, PRP prp@jwko.net Motion Purpose What to Say Special Characteristics Main Motion Introduce an item of business “I move to adopt the proposed budget.” “I move to approve the resolution on . . .” Can only be moved when no other motions are pending. Postpone Indefinitely Kill a sensitive main motion without a direct vote “I move that the main motion be Postponed Indefinitely.” No amendment. Amend Change the wording of a main motion “I move to Amend the main motion by striking out $750 under the line item for Postage and inserting $785.” Forms: Add or Insert; Strike Out; Strike Out and Insert; Substitute (entire main motion). Refer to Subcommittee Allow further study of a main motion “I move to Refer the main motion to the X subcommittee (with instructions to report to the main committee at the March regular meeting).” Can amend as to which subcommittee and the instructions to it. Postpone Delay decision on a main motion until later “I move to Postpone the main motion to the next regular meeting.” “I move to postpone the main motion until after lunch.” Can amend as to the time of postponement, but cannot extend beyond the next regular meeting. Previous Question Force a vote without further debate or amendment “I move the Previous Question.” “I move the Previous Question on all pending questions.” 2/3 vote required. No debate. Normally, not allowed in a committee. Recess Allow an interlude in a meeting “I move to Recess for 15 minutes.” Point of Order Identify an error in procedure “Point of Order! Our rules/charter/policies require that we ________. Request for Information Ask a factual question, directed to staff, officers, or subcommittee chairs. “I have a question regarding the budget.” Can amend as to the length of the recess. One member can demand that the rules be followed. No second, debate, or amendment. Most common tool for exercising duty of care. No second, debate, or amendment. Note: motion to “Table” is ambiguous and often misused. Instead, use Postpone to delay a decision, and Postpone Indefinitely to indirectly dispose of or kill a motion.
TO: ICRC Members FROM: Jannette Goodall JSG June 21, 2021 DATE: RE: Records Management Responsibilities In addition, to all of the other requirements of Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act; as public officials you are also required to comply with the Local Government Records Act. The Local Government Records act governs how and for how long governmental entities retain records. One of the duties of the City Clerk is to serve as the Records Management Officer for the City and we are here to assist. Documents of the Commission are managed two ways: 1. Board and Commission Information Center (BCIC) manages all meeting documents including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, audio/video records, etc. are available 24-7 for public access. All documents posted to the BCIC are imported into the City’s Document Management System which ensures they are protected from unauthorized alteration, deletion and are preserved for historical purposes. 2. Working files maintained by individual Commission Members including material that you collect or research a. Any document to be share with your Commissioners should be provided to the staff liaison for distribution and/or posting to the Commission’s website as appropriate. b. For other material that are collected including any documents retain in the individual Commissioner’s files should be retained until the Commission completes the final report. At which time, the Clerk’s Office will work with the staff liaison to coordinate collecting the Commissioner’s individual files to place in storage for preservation. Those records will be retained until the end of the Commission’s term of office following which Clerk’s Office will coordinate with the Austin History Center to conduct an archival appraisal of the documents for preservation. Supplies will be provided through the staff liaison. 3. The Commission’s final report on the district boundaries should be filed with City Clerk’s Office. Copies of the report can be addressed to Mayor and Council and can be distributed either through the staff liaison or the City Clerk’s Office. The final report will also be posted to the Commission’s BCIC webpage for public access.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Members Absent Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lila Valencia Jane Goodall Lisa Rodriguez Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Place holder CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Meeting Goals: Establish Working Groups/Committees, Select 14th Commissioner, Identify Dates for Staff Candidate Interviews CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting from 3:05 – 4:00pm, and Commissioners Dempsey and Lands were absent. 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. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 2, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Hardin’s second, the June 2, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Selection of Remaining Commissioner On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Vice Chair Gonzalez’s second, Camellia Falcon was unanimously elected to fill the remaining vacant seat. B. Update from Hiring Working Group On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion for the Hiring Working Group to select three finalists from the ICRC staff candidate pool for each position, and to draft interview questions and a scoring rubric to present to the full board at the next meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: “What influenced your decision to apply for placement on the ICRC?” Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: Kirk Overbey Kirk Overbey gave the presentation. C. Records Management: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Jannette Goodall suggested that the records management information could be distributed in a memo, and the Chair concurred. D. Commission Skills Survey Results: 1. Establish Working Groups 2. Establish Committees On Commissioner Blank’s …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/02/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/02/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/01/2021 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 la FECHA de la reunion (06/02/2021) 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 (06/01/2021 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 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 …
