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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.
Item1_ICRC_DraftMinutes_20210915 — original pdf
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Cook-Letter — original pdf
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
HerreraGuitierrez-Letter — original pdf
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 …
Wiland-Letter — original pdf
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
Young-Letter — original pdf
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 …
Item1_ICRC_DraftMinutes_20210908 — original pdf
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, …
Agenda — original pdf
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.
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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.
Item1_ICRC_DraftMinutes_20210901 — original pdf
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. …