Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and Approval of Draft Final Map; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 29, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion of Draft Final Map by Item B. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Erin Dempsey Camelia Falcon (virtually) Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gary Luedecke and Rain Burchfield, City's IT George Korbel, Mapping Specialist (virtually) David Richards, Legal Counsel (virtually) Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Draft Minutes Meeting Goals: Discussion of Public Forum Feedback; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with 11 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 15, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071 The ICRC commission adjourned to an Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071. The Executive Session was held. No formal action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum feedback On Commissioner Hardin's motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved allowing a number of commissioners, less than a quorum, to synthesize the information from the Sept. 29 meeting and all future public input to draft proposed motions for the Oct. 6, 2021 meeting. B. Updates from working groups/subcommittees On Vice Chair Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Schneider's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the final round of public forums on Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center; Monday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. via Zoom and Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m. at the Dell Jewish Community Center. 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group No update. No update. 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee No update. 5. Final Report Subcommittee Commissioner Blank gave an update. C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Address map change suggestions Updates from working groups/subcommittees Housekeeping items ADJOURNMENT Chair Puentes …
Summary of Feedback/Requests on Final Map From District To District Request Source Recc. Notes D10 D9 Split VTD 250 at Enfield Rd. Gonzalez VTD 206 214 250 311 420 D1 D9 D9 D8 D3 D9 D10 D10 D10 D9 Split VTD 206; keep only the LBJ Library in D1 Street boundaries: Dean Keaton to the north, Robert Dedman to the west, Clyde Littlefield/Manor Rd to the south & I-35 to the east. No population shift. Kambo Gonzalez Bryker Woods neighborhood back in D10. Shift of 3,611 residents. To keep Bryker Woods (VTD 214) & Old Enfield (VTD 250; North of Enfield Rd) together in D10. North of Enfield in D10; 1,093 residents. South of Enfield in D9; 6,322 residents. To keep Pease Park in one district; D10. Street Boundaries: W 24th Street to the north, N Lamar to the east, W 15th Street to the south, & Shoal Creek to the west. No population shift. Split VTD 311 at N Lamar Blvd. 318, 338, 221 Gonzalez Utilizing Hwy 360 as an identifiable boundary. Shift of 2,222 reesidents. Population balance between D10 & D8. Split VTD 420 Hardin Street boundaries: East Riverside to the north, Parker Lane to the east, Oltorf to the south & I-35 to the west. Shift of 1,391 residents.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 2, 2021 at 11:00 am Travis County Community Center at Oak Hill 8656 A State Highway 71 West, Building A, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78735 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion of Public Forum Feedback; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum feedback B. Updates from working groups/subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo (virtually) Prabhu Kannan Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gary Luedecke, City's IT George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and approval of maps presented; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with 12 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. Daniel Llanes, with the People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and the Voter Education Registration and Mobilization Project (VERM), addressed the commission about his support for the maps submitted by the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition for districts 3 and 4. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 8, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 8, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation and discussion of draft map created between Korbel and NAACP/Hispanic Coalition Motion was made by Commissioner Lands and seconded by Commissioner Hardin that the ICRC adopt the maps for districts 1-4 as presented by the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition and the ICRC. After discussion, motion was adopted unanimously. B. Discussion of Draft Maps by Item Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Blank that the ICRC adopt a shift of voting precincts 318, 338, 221, 212 and 307 into District 8. After discussion, motion was adopted unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Kannan that the ICRC shift precincts 374, 375, 245, 244, 232, 312, 359, 232, 324, 318, 343 and 234 into District 10. After discussion, …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconference Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jroATJQiRF2nqm9bOkZ1gw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 & Via Videoconference Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jroATJQiRF2nqm9bOkZ1gw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 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 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm Mayfield Cottage 3505 W. 35th St Austin, TX 78703 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak have …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln Austin, TX 78753 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 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 disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Allan Cook Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:33 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Redistricting maps *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Is there a place were I can find the draft redistricting maps? The map in this morning's Statesman is useless. Allan Cook CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
From: Sent: To: Subject: Miguel Herrera Gutierrez Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:18 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Summer Youth Employment Program *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Greetings! The Travis County SYEP Team is proud to report the completion of another successful program year. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the program was able to provide 709 virtual internships to Youth Professionals for at least five weeks of the summer. The young professionals worked at virtual jobsites with various career interests ranging from medical to public administration. As we plan for the summer of 2022 our goal is to have in-person internships, however, we are committed to adhering to public health COVID-19 guidelines and will be prepared to offer a virtual option. We are reaching out to you to ask if you will be willing to provide a summer internship experience for young people in the Austin community? We know that offering students the opportunity to work is paramount to their advancement professionally. Here are some advantages to hosting summer interns for your organization to keep in mind: Interns are paid by our organization which means your organization will have zero out-of-pocket costs. Interns are paid by us for a total of 100 work hours Great training/mentoring opportunity for potential, future employees. A wonderful way to get additional projects completed. Interns are monitored by the SYEP staff. We will keep you updated with any changes that may take place. Operating during the pandemic has taught us the importance of us being flexible and adaptable. We may have a set plan but will be ready and open to modifying it to meet the needs of our community. Please simply respond to this email letting us know if you are interested in hosting interns during the summer of 2022. If you are interested please indicate your interest in hosting virtually, in-person, or a combination of both. We look forward to hearing from you! Miguel Herrera Social Services Program Assistant Work‐Based Learning/Summer Youth Employment Program Travis County Health and Human Services Division This electronic mail message, including any attachments, may be confidential or privileged under applicable law. This email is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, disclosure or any other action taken …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Bruce Wiland, ZNA Treasurer Thursday, September 9, 2021 10:19 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Is the draft redistricting map available somewhere? *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Is it possible to obtain a copy (PDF, jpg, or GIS shapefile) of the first draft of the council redistricting map that was unveiled last night? Thank you, Bruce Wiland Zilker Neighborhood Association CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HPD ICRC Commissioners Thursday, September 9, 2021 1:53 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Appology for Anny Offended Last night From: Sent: To: Subject: From: peck pyoungconsulting.com < Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:52:39 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Cc: Dugan, Matthew <Matthew.Dugan@austintexas.gov>; Rodriguez, Lisa <Lisa.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov> Subject: Appology for Anny Offended Last night *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To ICRC Officers and Commissioners I want to open by apologizing to any and all ICRC Commissioners I may have offended in my presentation last night to your Commission. Having spent all the meetings since your inception you I want to know that I hold each of you in the highest regard. I want to especially apologize to all minority group member who took offense at what I said. No insults were intended so I am deeply sorry that any was given. I have worked throughout my career to assure that those who are marginalized or discriminated against are given a voice, I helped elect Austin’s first LGBTQ members of the City Council and Legislature and the 1st Asian American Member of the City Council as well as the 1st Black and Hispanic City Council, County Commissioner in Austin and State Representatives in Travis County and the first Hispanic State Senator In Travis County. I find any kind of racial, gender, ethic, nationality or sexual orientation discrimination offensive. Therefore, if I offended the Asian American members in particular I especially apology because no offense was ever intended. In fact, I sincerely hope that none of your Asian American members who I know have faced racial slurs and hate speech never face the treatment that allows them to be qualified for legally protected status under the Constitution. I pray they never know as Asian Americans on our West Coast have the discrimination in jobs, housing, medical care, criminal justice, job opportunities, education, physical abuse and voting rights that the Blacks and Hispanics of Texas and the South and Southwest of the US have endured for centuries. 1 What you all are involved in is a legal process to in part correct the voting abuses for what are now two protected groups in Austin: Blacks and Hispanics. That is what the redistricting process is about as far as those our coalition represents. I and those I work for oppose all the hate and abuse any American receives because …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Sterling Lands Eugene Schneider Selina Yee draft AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on maps presented; Discussion on public forum protocols; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with ten members present. Commissioner Morris joined virtually at 6:05 p.m. and Commissioner Dempsey joined in person at 6:07 p.m. 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. Brad Parsons addressed the commission about proposed map draft. Jerry Patterson asked the commission questions about where and how to view proposed map online. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 1, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 1, 2021 draft minutes were approved as amended without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum structure and protocols Chair Puentes proposed, in addition to having public testimony at the beginning of meetings, allowing citizens to sign up to testify at regular meetings 20 minutes after the start of the meeting, so long as they specify the subject matter they will address and the commissioners agreed to the change. Commissioner Hardin proposed protocols for public forums to help facilitate engagement and interaction with public. Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Lands to build into public forums a section for questions and answers of technical or logistical nature. Following discussion, Commissioner Falcon motioned and Commissioner Lands seconded to amend the original motion to instead adopt 5 and 6 of Commissioner Hardin's protocols: "5. Responding to questions during the public testimony: When questions are asked during testimony when a speaker is seeking information, …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prablm Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Ines Calderon Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and approval of maps presented; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 8, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation and discussion of draft map created between Korbel and NAACP/Hispanic Coalition B. Discussion of Draft Maps by Item C. Housekeeping 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on presented draft maps; Discussion on public forum structure; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 1, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum structure & protocols B. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Communications Working Group 2. Public Forums Working Group 3. Finance Subcommittee 4. Final Report Subcommittee 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation of map from the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition B. Presentation of draft map by George Korbel, ICRC mapping specialist C. Discussion of draft map presented by Korbel D. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with nine members present. Commissioner Lands joined at 6:07 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined virtually at 6:30 p.m. 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. Fred Lewis addressed the commission on behalf of the NAACP and Hispanic Coalition about the need to follow the City Charter during the mapping process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 25, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 25, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process with mapping specialist 1. Presentation on city demographic data Korbel presented his methodology for the mapping process using Census numbers. 2. Individual commissioner conversations Korbel discussed why one-on-one input from commissioners was helpful during the mapping process. Chair Puentes shared the details for signing up for the optional, recorded one-on-one meetings scheduled Sept. 9-12, 2021. B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Discussion of calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the addition of two public meeting dates for the county precinct forums. On Vice Chair Gonzalez’s motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 county precinct public forum dates. 2. Discussion on better way to integrate and address questions asked by public at public forums Commissioner Hardin shared suggestions for how to structure the second round of public forums and address questions from the public. C. …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Betsy Greenberg Monday, September 6, 2021 9:30 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Draft redistricting maps > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I hope you will make sure that electronic copies of the draft maps are posted to the commission website. Thank you! Betsy Greenberg CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Pete Gilcrease Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:56 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners District Mapping Suggestions - D9 - Hyde Park (From Friends of Hyde Park President) HPBoundaries2.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm the president of Friends of Hyde Park. Friends of Hyde Park is currently the largest neighborhood association in our neighborhood with over 500 members. Friends of Hyde Park is not aligned with the Austin Neighborhoods Council (ANC). Hyde Park is made up of approximately 70% renters with a diverse background, including a large number of students that attend the University of Texas. This type of representation is almost completely absent in ANC aligned neighborhood associations. Unfortunately, because of the way the initial district lines were drawn, which didn't fully follow the charter guidance on socio economic grouping, there's a very small group of mainly wealthy older white property owners that dominate the representation for Hyde Park at the city council level. The majority of the people that live within Hyde Park have almost no representation because of this. I'd like to propose a change to the redistricting maps to ensure that Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods in central Austin receive better representation in the future. According to the latest population numbers by district, District 4 lost population and needs to incorporate more people into the district. I'd suggest, if it is compatible with the goals of building a minority opportunity district, incorporating the north part of Hyde Park, known as North Hyde Park, into District 4. North Hyde Park is the area north of 45th St and is more similar to the North Loop and Highland neighborhoods that are part of District 4 than neighborhoods to the south of it. Despite how ANC aligned neighborhood associations characterize it, North Hyde Park is a completely separate neighborhood with different housing types, different history, and a different diversity of people than the original Hyde Park neighborhood that's south of 45th St. An example of this cultural and historical split can be seen in Ridgetop Elementary School, located in North Hyde Park, that has a large percentage of hispanic children, and the school that Hyde Park feeds into, Lee Elementary, has a mainly white population. The reason that North Hyde Park has the name Hyde Park in it is because it was annexed as a way for the people …
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Beth McCormick Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12:45 PM HPD ICRC Commissioners Redistricting *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I live in Dist. 7 ‐ we need to keep the boundries of the district the same as much as possible after considering the growth. In drawing districts, it is important to have populations that are very similar values in the same district. The majority of Dist. 7 are family friendly homes with family activities. Tall buildings should be downtown where they are and attract a certain population. Donna Beth McCormick ‐ Allandale neighborhood former president and board member CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Current Plan Suggested alternative A VTD and a Precinct are essentially equivalent terms I refer to the existing redistricting plan as the current plan and the one we are discussing here as an alternative 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 2 The redistricting starts with a large movement of population from District 6 (the most overpopulated district) into 10 and 7. Precincts 343, 234 and parts of precincts 232, moved from current district 6 to alternative district 10. Then precinct 246 and 267 are moved from Current 10 to alternative 7. 6 10 7 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 3 Move from precinct 325 and part of 206 from current district 1 to alternative district 9. Precinct 206 was split and in the alternative plan is made whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 5 These 2 vtds (118 and 130) as well as part of 113 are moved from current district I to alternative 4. In doing so former split vtd 113 is made whole. 2 remains the same 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 6 VTD 340 moved from 5 to 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 7 37 blocks from VTD 307 (pop. 407) and 10 blocks from VTD 364 (pop. 53) moved into District 10 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 8 Parts of VTDs 274 and 214 were added to 9 combined and made precincts whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 9 One whole VTD (422) and part of split precinct (433) were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 10 One whole VTD (422) and three partial were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 11 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 12 Compare current district 9 with alternative district 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 13 Move 428 from current district 7 into alternative district 4 Move from 1 into 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 14 Compare current district I and alternative district 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 15 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 16 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 17 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 18 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 19
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 25, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process with mapping specialist 1. Presentation on city demographic data 2. Individual commissioner conversations B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Discussion of calendar changes 2. Discussion on better way to integrate and address questions asked by public at public forums C. Update from Finance Subcommittee 1. Discussion on ideas to utilize surplus of funds before the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30, 2021 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Review of the ICRC values and norms B. Update from Communications Working Group C. Update from Final Report Subcommittee D. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Aug. 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Video Conference Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98278207374?pwd=eEhDSFpzNjVlZWFXNGcyYWpOKzZvZz09 Meeting ID: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: iqY34Q One tap mobile +13017158592,,98278207374#,,,,*442998# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,98278207374#,,,,*442998# 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: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: 442998 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/azmXrvLGe 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 Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le BJ Morris Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Information about City's Boundaries and Neighborhood Associations; Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with ten members present. Commissioner Le joined at 6:10 p.m. and Commissioner Lands joined at 6:20 p.m. 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 addressed the commission on behalf of the NAACP and Hispanic Coalition concerning an email he sent all commissioners that stated both entities would be presenting maps at the Sept. 8, 2021 meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 18, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 18, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process one-on-one's with mapping specialist Korbel gave an update on the city's undercount in their maps using the 2020 Census data and how he is waiting on state numbers to make a preliminary map. He also addressed why one-on-one's with commissioners would be useful. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following …
HPD ICRC Commissioners Tuesday, August 31, 2021 3:57 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Area North of Ben White Blvd From: Sent: To: Subject: From: Jon David Swann Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 8:56:53 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: Area North of Ben White Blvd > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sent from Mail for Windows Dear Sir or Madam; During the previous process, the land area generally south of St Edward’s Drive, East of South Congress, North of Ben White Blvd, and West of I35 (District 3) was separated from the land area northward to Ladybird Lake (District 9). This line of division has created substantial problems. When lines are re‐drawn, please include these two areas in the SAME District. Doing that will properly align the District boundaries with previously‐established boundaries for the Neighborhood Planning Areas and the long‐established Neighborhood Associations. Please call if any questions. Snip below may be helpful. Thanks, Jon David Swann The Pink part (3) and the Yellow part (9) should be in the SAME district. 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
The 2013 Council Districts adopted by your predecessors used the 2010 Census Population Since the City population was 790,390, the ideal size was 79,039. Between 2013 and today Austin annexed property and population In 2020 the City population is 961,855 The annexation likely contributed a fairly small percentage of this growth. 2010 Census Population 790,390 2020 Census Population 961,855 2020: 961,855 2010: 790,390 171,465 or almost 22% 9/1/2021 1 9/1/2021 2 2020 Census Population 961,855 9/1/2021 3
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee APPROVED MINUTES Meeting Goals: Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with nine members present. Commissioner Lands joined at 6:07 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined virtually at 6:30 p.m. 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. Fred Lewis addressed the commission on behalf of the NAACP and Hispanic Coalition about the need to follow the City Charter during the mapping process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 25, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 25, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process with mapping specialist 1. Presentation on city demographic data Korbel presented his methodology for the mapping process using Census numbers. 2. Individual commissioner conversations Korbel discussed why one-on-one input from commissioners was helpful during the mapping process. Chair Puentes shared the details for signing up for the one- on-one meetings scheduled Sept. 9-12, 2021. B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Discussion of calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the addition of two public meeting dates for the county precinct forums. On Vice Chair Gonzalez’s motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 county precinct public forum dates. 2. Discussion on better way to integrate and address questions asked by public at public forums Commissioner Hardin shared suggestions for how to structure the second round of public forums and address questions from the public. C. Update …
