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MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ ‐ 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper‐Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) 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) CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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 Convention Center department on the Convention b. Discussion and appropriate action on updates and directions from the Chair and Vice‐Chair on MBE/WBE Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project (30 minutes) 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 the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022. (15 minutes) f. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2‐9A, 2‐9B, 2‐9C, and 2‐9D extending the sunset date of the Minority‐Owned and Women‐ Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. (15 minutes) g. 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. (30 minutes) h. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed resolution on the issue of Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) Page 1 of 2 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) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. 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