African American Resource Advisory Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on March 19, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Fowler called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mueni Rudd (District 2) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ms, Joseph Bill Wallace Chas Moore Sid Johnson Derrick Smith APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. Approve by Vanbrakle and Dewi Smith 1 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. Approve by Dewi Smith and Vanbrakle WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Strategic Planning Work Group – Requested follow-up documentation from consultant. DISCUSSION ITEMS Anne Gatlin Hayes, CTO of Austin Economic Development Corporation, will provide an update on Blocks 16 and 18. Anne Gatlin Hayes spoke about the process on Block 16 and 18 providing information and Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the timeline with everything will be completed. 5. Cara Berton, Equity-Based Preservation Plan draft sharing of the community-based process for the Historic Landmark Commission and the different working groups. The group wanted the commission to provide the history around Austin that the community is not aware of. Chris Duran, Department: Analyst; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist with the Housing Department; and Leslie Boyd, Interim Public Health Manager II with Austin Public Health, will share Federal funding priorities for a five-year strategic plan. Amanda Johnston, Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts, will share information on the organization and the 2024-2025 budget request. Ms. Johnson information to the commission about the number of Black Women Writers in Austin working as a non-profit organization. There are programs Wildfire Reading Series, workshops on professional development. 8. Kim Wright, Manager of Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, provides updates on the complex, including impact and budget needs. Ms. Wright provided information the things they currently needing funding on to bring the MYEC back to the community, for example upgrading the bowling alley and the game arcade. She provided information to commissioners about the theater and how SXSW used …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why Does This Matter? 16% PLAN VISION Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Photos (L-R): Preservation Austin; Marilyn Poole; City of Austin; HUD PD&R Edge Community-Based Process 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 working group hours 38 focus group hours 2,200+ staff hours Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan for federal grants. Agenda Where Does Our Funding Come From? Planning and Reporting for Federal Funding How We Make Decisions Fair Housing Programs and Activities Overview What We've Heard From the Community Group and Community Input How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act Federal Grants: Planning & Reporting Programs & Activites The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for what in recent years has been approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Each year, we plan and evaluate the programs funded by the HUD grants. 5 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 6 How are funding decisions made? We are here Community Participation: Community Needs Assessment Available Use of Funding Sources Consolidated Plan Housing Needs & Market Analysis Other Planning Efforts Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 7 Consolidated Plan Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing Consolidated Plan (5-Year) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 8 Fair Housing • 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Potential upcoming "Equity Plan" related to fair housing • Seeking input and surveying on fair housing issues, experiences 9 Programs & Activities 10 Who Do We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 64.4% 3,017 # households served FY 22-23 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 17.5% 16.7% Extremely Low Income (<30% MFI) Very Low Income (31%- 50% MFI) Low Income (51%-80% MFI) 1.4% 81%+ MFI *Income data does …
Regular CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION March 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS update on Block 16 + 18. 3. Anne Gatlin Hayes, CTO with Austin Economic Development Corporation, will share an 4. Florinda Bryant, Program Coordinator of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, with a 2023-2024 program update and 2024-2025 budget request. 5. Cara Berton, Equity-Based Preservation Plan draft sharing. 6. Chris Duran, Sr Research Analyst; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist with the Housing Department; and Leslie Boyd, Interim Public Health Manager II with Austin Public Health, will share Federal funding priorities for a five-year strategic plan. 7. Amanda Johnston, Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts, will share information on 8. Kim Wright, Manager of Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, update on the the organization and the 2024-2025 budget request. complex including impact and budget needs. 9. Review and discuss budget recommendations for the Joint Inclusion Commission. (JIC member: Serita Fontanesi) 10. Review and discuss the scope of all current working groups and possible action to …
Regular Called Meeting of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special APPROVAL OF MINUTES Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 2. Strategic Planning Working Group – status report on recent meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the FY25 Budget process including the possible creation of a working group to focus on the budget objectives and priorities for the Commission. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Florinda Bryant at the Economic Development Department at 512.974.2715; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715.
MEMORANDUM TO: Boards and Commissions FROM: Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer DATE: January 29, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Budget Process and Calendar ______ The City remains committed to an inclusive annual budget process. Resident and stakeholder feedback, including the various boards and commissions recommendations, guide City leadership during budget deliberations. The FY 2023-24 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve maintenance and security at parks, expand the Enhanced Library Card program, continue emergency shelter operations, bolster the capacity of the Downtown Austin Community Court, and renovate Zilker Park restrooms to be more inclusive with an adult-sized changing table. The Financial Services Department’s Budget and Performance Division will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To ensure the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. The deadline for submitting recommendations is March 31, 2024, allowing staff the necessary time to review the recommendations. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2024-25 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 3 • July 12 • July 24 • August 1 • August 14 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget and Performance Division Department budgets due to the Budget and Performance Division Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Sessions at 10am Community Input Session at 3pm Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
African American Resource Advisory Commission SPECIAL CALLED - MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 The AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2023, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 79752. Chair Eliana Fowler called the BOARD NAME Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Antonio Ross (District 8) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yannis Banks – Austin Transit Partnership Zenobia Joseph – TVC Grant, transit concerns, homeless needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 09/04/2023 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, and Commissioner Eugene seconded on a 9/0 vote. Carver FY23 activities report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager PARD, and Carre Adams Museum Director & Curator. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Martha Langford, Senior Participant at Gus Garcia Senior Program. 1. 2. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – AGENDA ITEM #7 Shanice Brim Chirine Martin Shaira Rahman Zaina Haider Karen Dominguez Zenobia Joseph DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Colony Park PUD. No vote. 5. The motion to approve the recommendation for regular meeting dates for FY24 was approved on Commissioner G. Smith’s motion, with Commissioner D. Smith second on a 9/0 vote. The motion to approve the nomination of Alexander Porter for mural installation at the AACHF was approved on Commissioner Eugene’s motion, and Commissioner D. Smith seconded on a 9/0 vote. Discuss possible action on Gaza's cease-fire in alignment with HRC’s resolution. No vote. Discuss and provide details for strategic planning sessions. 6. 7. 8. Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. without objection. 2
