MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory CommitteeOct. 12, 2021

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MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1401/1402, Austin, TX 78752 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING REVISED AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action on updates from the Development Services Department on their Contractor Registration program. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice-Chair on MBE/WBE Program changes or enhancements. (5 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (5 minutes) d. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) e. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (5 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) Page 1 of 2 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Convention Center Expansion Program Update (November) b. Propose 2022 Regular Meeting Schedule (November) c. Corridor Program MBE/WBE Outreach Update (December) 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 2 of 2