NOTICE OF MEETING CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS COMMUNITY MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION VIRTUAL MEETING August 19 at 6 p.m. A virtual meeting of the Community Multicultural Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held Thursday, August 19, at 6 p.m., pursuant to Section 551.125 of the Texas Government Code and the executive orders of Governor Greg Abbott suspending provisions of the Texas Government Code and other applicable laws of the State regarding normal open meetings, the City Council will hold this meeting by internet/telephonic remote means. The meeting will be broadcast by webinar or telephone at the following URL (registration is required): https://garlandtx.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s4yvaRaMR7Wr9b7DC2zpZQ      After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   For those without internet access to the meeting, a dial-in option is available.  The toll-free numbers are: Dial by your location         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)         +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)         +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)          Meeting ID:  876 1983 1881 For participants (online and by phone) who wish to speak on an item on the agenda, you must use the “raise hand” feature in order to be recognized.    Those joining the meeting by phone may press *9 to raise your hand. After speaking, please re-mute your phone by pressing *6.   The meeting will also be recorded and made available online at: www.garlandtx.gov
AGENDA:

1.					MISSION STATEMENT To maximize the potential inclusion and quality of life for all citizens in the City of Garland by increasing the number of citizens we reach, teach, educate and involve in what the City of Garland has to offer.  To ensure that every citizen regardless of ethnic, racial, religious or cultural backgrounds feels welcomed in the community, neighborhood, businesses or places of worship.
2.					APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the May 20, 2021
3.					ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
	a.				CMC Bylaws
	b.				Collateral Translation Materials
	c.				Downtown Business Association Request for CMC to be Ambassadors
	d.				Prospective Media Project for FY 21-22
	e.				Consider an invitation to our next meeting for Council Member Moore, District 3
	f.				Community partnerships - updates on organizations we are working on with (expect we may hear updates from Elvia, Jennifer, Mindy and Liz based on this month's email correspondence) - (15 minutes)
	g.				Community engagement survey (5 minutes)
	h.				Event Support ( 5 minutes)
	i.				Resource Center Follow-up
	j.				Survey Follow-up
	k.				Volunteers
4.					2020 Census Discussion
5.					UPCOMING EVENTS AND CMC MEETING DATES 1. CMC regular meeting, Thursday, September 16, 6 p.m. 2. Garland NAACP 2021 Virtual Freedom Fund Brunch and Online Silent Auction, September 18 3. 4th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race, September 25 4. Kiwanis Volunteer Fair, September 28
6.					NEW BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Door and City Briefs are available for announcements that are city-sponsored
7.					ADJOURN

NOTE: A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may or may not participate in the discussions of the Committee or board.