ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting November 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Vacant CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Vacant Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 3, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on the PolicyLink Anti-Displacement Network B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report 9:35 – 11:55 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
1 of 1 ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION 20181109-3B Date: November 9, 2018 Subject: Task Force Recommendations Motioned By: Task Force Member Zuniga Seconded By: Co-Chair Jackmon Recommendation The Anti-Displacement Task Force recommends approval of their final recommendations and report to City Council (attached). Date of Approval: November 9, 2018 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation passed on Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Co-Chair Jackmon’s second, on a 11-0-0 vote. For: Co-Chairs Jackmon and Alvarez, Task Force Members Henneberger, Limon-Viteritt, Roa, Teich, Krieger, Wendler, Gonzales, Williams, and Zuniga. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Task Force Member Rimann, Garcia, Praxis, and Crawford-Lee. Attest: Co-Chair Jackmon and Co-Chair Alvarez RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIONNovember 2018 CITY OF AUSTIN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Transmittal Members of the Anti-Displacement Task Force Overview of the Report Our Charge Our Strategy Findings and Recommendations 1.Preserving and Expanding the Affordable Housing for Homeowners2.Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing for Renters3.Preserving and Growing Small Businesses and Cultural Assets4.Identifying Financing StrategiesA Note on the Task Force Charge of Addressing “Income and Asset Creation” Conclusion Minority Report Relating to the Potential Impact of Increasing the City’s Homestead Exemption 2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL November 16, 2018 Mayor and City Council: The members of the Austin Anti-Displacement Task Force present this report in response to your charge. Our report sets forth our recommendations for solutions to the epidemic of displacement of Austin’s low- and moderate-income residents and residents of color from our neighborhoods and their growing exclusion from our city. Displacement is creating greater racial, ethnic and economic segregation which in turn increases economic, social and educational inequality in our city. At the first public hearing of the task force Mayor Adler stated that there will not be only one, but instead many solutions found that are needed to fix the problem of displacement. We have discovered that the mayor is correct. The task force has adopted 107 recommendations for action. All these recommendations merit implementation. While they cannot all be immediately implemented. The city council needs to begin and should eventually address them all. Displacement presents the most serious threat that we as a city face today. Displacement hurts the most vulnerable: the elderly, people with disabilities and lower-income Austinites. Because of our city’s long history of segregation and institutionalized racism, displacement’s effect on people of color is most severe and unjust. No city is great without economic and …
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting November 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Vacant CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Vacant Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 3, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on the PolicyLink Anti-Displacement Network B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report 9:35 – 11:55 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Community Interest Announcement Community Forum October 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM Widen Elementary School Cafeteria 5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744A quorum of Task Force members may be present. No action will be taken. Board Liaison Matthew Ramirez 512-974-3196 ¿Preocupado por la gentrificación y el desplazamiento? Venga a escuchar las recomendaciones preliminares de la Fuerza de Tareas contra el Desplazamiento de la Ciudad de Austin Recomendaciones Preliminares del Grupo de Trabajo Contra el Desplazamiento 23 de Octubre de 2018 6 pm - 7:30 pm Si está preocupado por el desplazamiento y la gentrificación, y desea preservar las cosas que valoramos en Austin, lo invitamos a participar en un foro comunitario con el Grupo de trabajo de lucha contra el desplazamiento designado por el Consejo de la ciudad de Austin, para analizar recomendaciones para: • Estrategias de financiamiento; • Oportunidades para aumentar la vivienda asequible para los propietarios de viviendas; • Métodos para aumentar la vivienda asequible para inquilinos; y, • Formas de preservar las pequeñas empresas y los bienes culturales. Los proyectos de recomendaciones están disponibles para su revisión en el sitio web de Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: www.austintexas.gov/housing. UBICACIÓN DEL FORO Widen Elementary 5605 Nuckols Crossing Austin 78744 Se prestarán servicios de traducción Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el NHCD llamando al 512-974-3100, o por correo electrónico a NHCD@ausintexas.gov Concerned About Gentrification and Displacement? Come Hear Draft Recommendations of the City of Austin’s Anti-Displacement Task Force ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FORUM October 23, 2018 6 pm - 7:30 pm If you are concerned about displacement and gentrification—and want to preserve the things we value in Austin—you are invited for a Community Forum with the Austin City Council-appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force, to discuss recommendations for • Financing strategies; • Opportunities to increase affordable housing for homeowners; • Methods to increase affordable housing for renters; and, • Ways to preserve small businesses and cultural assets. The draft recommendations are available for review at the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development website: www.austintexas.gov/housing. LOCATION OF FORUM Widen Elementary 5605 Nuckols Crossing Austin 78744 Translation Services will be provided For more information, contact the NHCD by calling 512-974-3100, or by email at NHCD@ausintexas.gov
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion of small businesses and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department staff) B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report C. Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT 9:35 – 9:50 9:50-10:25 10:25-10:40 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on McKalla Place 10:40-10:55 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10:55- 11:00 ADJOURNMENT 11:00 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, September 14, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, August 3, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Vice Chair Jackmon called the meeting to order at 9:09 am with 10 members present. Members in Attendance: John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Shoshana Krieger Diana Zuniga Yvette Crawford-Lee Members Absent: J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia Raul Alvarez Juliana Gonzales Solveij Rosa Praxis Sharon Mays City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Mandy De Mayo Erica Leak 1. 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. Stewart Hersh spoke about CodeNEXT. Fred McGhee spoke about CodeNEXT and McKalla place. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2018 and July 19, 2018 meeting minutes On Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Teich’s second, the Task Force unanimously approved the July 13, 2018. On Task Force Member Teich’s motion, Task Force Member Crawford-Lee’s second, the Task Force unanimously approved the July 19, 2018 meeting minutes. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion of small businesses and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department staff) Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department, presented. B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report The Task Force discussed their final recommendations and report. C. Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT The Task Force discussed CodeNEXT. 3. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on McKalla Place On Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Kreiger’s second, the Task Force unanimously recommended that the City Council continue with its priority on affordable housing and go through a formal RFP process for the McKalla Place property to maximize the use of city owned land for public benefit with affordable housing as a priority. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:18 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, September 14, 2018, 9:00 am, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with …
1 of 1 ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION 20180803-4A Date: August 3, 2018 Subject: McKalla Place property Motioned By: Task Force Member Zuniga Seconded By: Task Force Member Krieger Recommendation The Anti-Displacement Task Force recommends that the City Council should continue with its priority on affordable housing and go through a formal RFP process for the McKalla Place property to maximize the use the city owned land for public benefit with affordable housing as a priority Date of Approval: August 3, 2018 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation passed on Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Krieger’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote. For: Vice-Chair Jackmon, Task Force Members Henneberger, Limon-Viteritt, Roa, Teich, Krieger, Wendler, Crawford-Lee, and Zuniga. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Chair Alvarez and Task Force Members Rimann, Mays, Garcia, Praxis, Williams, and Gonzales. Attest: Vice-Chair Jackmon
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:30 a.m. 1. 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. 9:30 – 9:45 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT 9:45-11:30 ADJOURNMENT 11:30 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:37 am with 12 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Diana Zuniga Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia Shoshana Krieger Sharon Mays Yvette Crawford-Lee City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. 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. David King spoke about CodeNEXT. Elisa Randon Montoya spoke about changes in her east Austin neighborhood. Francis Acuna spoke about the Imagine Ausitn Speaker Series. Cynthia Vasquez spoke about her family living in East side Austin neighborhood. 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT The Task Force discussed CodeNEXT. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:06 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, July 6, 2018, 9:00 am, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups: Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets Financing Strategies 9:35 – 10:10 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report 10:10 – 10:20 10:20-10:40 10:40-10:45 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion of Community Forum 10:45-10:55 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10:55- 11:00 7. CODE NEXT Discussion and possible action on Code Next 11:00-12:00 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:09 am with 14 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Shoshana Krieger Diana Zuniga Yvette Crawford-Lee Sharon Mays Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Mandy De Mayo Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. 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. Susan Spataro spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. Monica Guzman spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. David King spoke about and using public land for affordable housing. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes On Task Force Member Teich’s motion, Task Force Member Praxis’ second, the Task Force unanimously approved the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes with Chair Alvarez abstaining. 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups: Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners Chair Alvarez updated the Task Force. Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters Task Force Member Williams updated the Task Force. Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets Vice Chair Jackmon updated the Task Force. Financing Strategies Task Force Member Wendler updated the Task Force. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) Lauren Avioli, NHCD, presented. B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) This item was not taken up. C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report Chair Alvarez briefed the Task Force. 5. OLD BUSINESS Community Listening Forum Update (NHCD Staff) Matthew Ramirez, NHCD, updated …
Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance ImplementationAnti-Displacement Task ForceJuly 13, 2018Neighborhood Housing & Community Development Department Overview▪Background & ordinances in other cities▪Overview of Austin’s ordinance▪How many times has the ordinance been used?▪What does implementation look like?▪Next steps: financial assistance & offenses reassessment▪Feedback & evaluation2 What is the Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Program? Why do we need it?▪Redevelopment of several multifamily properties & mobile home parks has resulted in tenant displacement over the last several years▪Displacement can have destabilizing effects on the most vulnerable in our city, including elderly, low-income, or disabled households▪City policy can provide clear and equitably applied expectations for developers with the goal of mitigating the negative impacts of displacement on our most vulnerable residents▪Other cities have notificationand financial relocation assistance requirements that are triggered under certain circumstances when a property owner wants to make changes to a multifamily or mobile home property that will result in displacement of current tenants3 Ordinances in other cities▪From a survey of 21 programs across the country:▪Typical characteristics for multifamily programs: ▪Typically, property owners/landlords pay costs of relocation ▪Financial assistance is often tied to income-eligibility with additional assistance for elderly, disabled, or family households▪Amounts are often calculated using city fair market rents (California) or average relocation costs▪Amounts range from $390 to $10,300 depending on furnishings, income, and length of tenancy▪Applicability ranges from projects receiving City funding to any demolition, alteration, or rehab that causes displacement to land use/condo conversions▪Permits or licenses are held to enforce requirements▪Notice periods range from 60 days to 1 year▪Typical characteristics for mobile home programs:▪Government entities (mobile home relocation trust funds) often pay relocation costs▪Financial assistance amounts range from $1,250 to $12,000 or actual relocation expenses▪Notice periods range from 90 days to 1 year4 Ordinances in other cities▪Helpful elements found in other cities:▪For multifamily:▪Just-cause eviction protections▪City-wide fair market rent information▪For mobile homes:▪State-run mobile home trust funds5 Austin’s Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance▪Provides notification to residents of multifamily and mobile home park developments slated for closure due to redevelopment; allows for financial relocation assistance to be provided to income-eligible residents▪Notice of intent period: 120 days for multifamily; 270 days for mobile home residents▪Applies to multifamily properties or mobile home parks of 5 or more households▪Triggered by development permit applications:▪For multifamily properties:▪Demolition Permits▪Commercial Building Permits that authorize demolition▪For mobile home parks:▪Zoning Applications▪Site Plan Applications6 How many times has the ordinance triggered notification?▪3Multifamily Properties, totaling approximately 90 households▪1 Mobile …
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting June 4, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Jonathan Davis CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. 1. Community Forum Discussion of recommendations on preserving and expanding affordable housing for owners and renters, preserving and supporting small businesses and cultural assets, and financing strategies for these recommendations. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday July 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
JUNE 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pm ANTI-DISPLACEMENT COMMUNITY LISTENING FORUMWe need your feedback on how to preserve the things we value in Austin as we work to combat displacement. Join us at the second Community Forum for the Austin City Council appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force where you can share your thoughts on how displacement of homeowners, renters, small businesses and cultural assets is impacting Austin. Help us identify methods to stop the displacement of the people and things that make Austin a great place to live. CONCERNED ABOUT GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT? SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH US!TLOCATION OF FORUM Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Bus Routes: 10, 142, 325 June 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Interpretation services, supervised children's activities will be provided. 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. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.All times are estimated. Please arrive at your stop 5 to 10 minutes early. JUNIO 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pmGRUPO DE DE SPLAZADOS DEL FORO COMUNITARIO Necesitamos su opinión sobre cómo preservar las cosas que valoramos en Austin mientras trabajamos para combatir el desplazamiento. Únase a nosotros en el segundo Foro de la Comunidad para el Grupo de Trabajo contra el Desplazamiento designado por el Concejo Municipal de Austin, donde puede compartir sus ideas sobre cómo el desplazamiento de propietarios de viviendas, inquilinos, pequeñas empresas y bienes culturales está afectando a Austin. Ayúdenos identificar métodos para detener el desplazamiento de personas y cosas que hacen de Austin un excelente lugar para vivir. 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. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.UBICACIÓN DEL FORO Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Ruta de Autobús: 10, 142, 325 Junio 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Se proporcionarán servicios de traducción, supervisadas para niños. PREOCUPADO POR LA GENTRIFICACION Y EL DESPLAZAMIENTO? COMPARTE US IDEAS CON NOSOTROS! Todos los tiempos son estimados. Llegue a su parada 5 o 10 minutos antes.
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 7, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Room 1029 301 W. 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joy Authur Roger Borgelt Martha Cotera Matt Hersh Fred Lewis Diego Martinez-Moncada Karl-Thomas Musselman Jessica Palvino Jeff Smith Tane Ward Ingrid Weigand AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) 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) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from April 16, 2018 Regular meeting. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Public Campaign Voucher Program. b) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. c) Review and finalize report to Council. 4) FUTURE MEETING DATES AND AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and identify additional meeting dates and future agenda items, topics or presentations. 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 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Myrna Rios or Jannette Goodall with the City Clerk’s Office, (512-974-2210 or myrna.rios@austintexas.gov or jannette.goodall@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the 2018 Charter Review Commission, please contact Jannette Goodall at 512-974-2210.
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 16, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 16, 2018, Austin City Hall, Room 1029, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Palvino called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Musselman Commissioner Hersh Chair Palvino Commissioner Smith Commissioner Ward Vice-Chair Weigand Commission Members in Absent: Commissioners Authur and Martinez-Moncada Staff in Attendance: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk’s Office Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) Speakers were: Peck Young, Debbie Russell and Paul Robbins. 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, April 7th, April 12th, 2018 Public Hearings. The motion to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, and April 7th, 2018 Public Hearings was approved without objection on Commissioner Borgelt’s motion, Vice-Chair Weigand’s second. The April 12th, 2018 Public Hearing was cancelled, no minutes were prepared. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. Speaker: Brian Thompson. A motion to revise Section 1.02 to read “The Commission shall be composed of five (5) members, who shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members.” was approved on Commissioner Lewis’ motion, Chair Palvino’s second on a 9-0 vote. 1 A motion to revise Section 1.03 to read “All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government. All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, which may include ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity.” was made by …
2018 Charter Review Commission Report to City Council [date] 1 Contents 2018 Charter Review Executive Summary ............................................................................. 4 2018 Charter Review Commission Overview ................................................................................... 6 Recommendation No. 1: Democracy Dollars ................................................................................... 8 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................... 8 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 11 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation: ........................................................................... 17 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 18 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Recommendation No. 2: Independent Ethics Commission ..............................................................19 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 19 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 19 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 29 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 29 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Recommendation No. 3: City Budget and Efficiency Officer ............................................................31 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 31 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 31 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 32 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 32 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 32 Recommendation No. 4: Citizen-Initiated Petitions and Initiatives ..................................................33 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 35 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 35 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 35 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 36 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 36 Recommendation No. 5: Recall of a Mayor or Council Member .......................................................37 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 39 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 39 2 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 40 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 40 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 40 Recommendation No. 6: City Attorney 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2018 Charter Review Commission Report to City Council May 7, 2018 1 Contents 2018 Charter Review Executive Summary ............................................................................. 4 2018 Charter Review Commission Overview ................................................................................... 6 Recommendation No. 1: Democracy Dollars ................................................................................... 8 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................... 8 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 11 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 11 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 12 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Recommendation No. 2: Independent Ethics Commission ..............................................................14 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 14 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 15 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 16 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 17 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Recommendation No. 3: City Budget and Efficiency Officer ............................................................19 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 19 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 19 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 20 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 20 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Recommendation No. 4: Citizen-Initiated Petitions and Initiatives ..................................................21 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 23 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 23 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 23 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 24 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Recommendation No. 5: Recall of a Mayor or Council Member .......................................................25 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 27 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 27 2 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 28 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 28 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Recommendation No. 6: City Attorney ..........................................................................................29 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 29 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 29 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 30 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 30 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Recommendation No. 7: Planning and Zoning Commission .............................................................31 Background, Policy Reasons for the Recommendation, and Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or 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Charter Review Commission Draft Charter Amendment of An Independent Ethics Commission (after 4/16/2018 CRC meeting and additional FL suggestions) AUSTIN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION Subchapter I - Commission 1.01. Commission Jurisdiction. The Austin Independent Ethics Commission is established to impartially and effectively administer and enforce all city laws relating to campaign finance, campaign disclosure, conflicts of interest, financial statement disclosure, lobbyist regulations, revolving door, disqualification of members of city boards, certain conflict of interest and ethics laws, and other responsibilities assigned the Commission. 1.02. Commission Membership The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members, who shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members. 1.03. Qualifications. All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government , or registered lobbyist, or required to register as a lobbyist, with the City or assist such a lobbyistas defined in the Austin City Code.[FL1] . All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, which may include ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, civil rights, labor, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity. 1.04. Terms. Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of five (5) years ending on May 1 of the fifth year of such term and until their successors are appointed and qualify; except the initial five commissioners to be appointed shall by lot classify their terms so that the term of one commissioner shall expire on each of the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of their terms on May 1 of such year respectively and two commissioners on the 5th anniversary of their terms in May; and, on the expiration of these and successive terms of office, the appointments shall be 1 made for five-year terms. The initial shortened terms shall be appointed from the Commissioners from the existing applicant pool pursuant to subchapter 5. No person …
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 16, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Room 1029 301 W. 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joy Authur Roger Borgelt Martha Cotera Matt Hersh Fred Lewis Diego Martinez-Moncada Karl-Thomas Musselman Jessica Palvino Jeff Smith Tane Ward Ingrid Weigand AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) 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) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, April 7th and April 12th 2018 Public Hearings. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. b) Proposed amendments to the Public Campaign Voucher Program. c) Recommendation on the proposed language relating to Revenue Bonds. d) Recommendation on Planning Commission terms. e) Discussion on report and presentation to Council. 4) FUTURE MEETING DATES AND AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and identify additional meeting dates and future agenda items, topics or presentations. 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 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Myrna Rios or Jannette Goodall with the City Clerk’s Office, (512-974-2210 or myrna.rios@austintexas.gov or jannette.goodall@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the 2018 Charter Review Commission, please contact Jannette Goodall at 512-974-2210.
1 2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 12, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2018, Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Palvino called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Authur Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Hersh Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Musselman Chair Palvino Commissioner Smith Vice-Chair Weigand Commission Members absent: Commissioner Martinez-Moncada and Commissioner Ward Staff in Attendance: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk’s Office Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) No speakers registered. 3) NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: e) Discussion on Revenue Bonds Speakers: Paul Robbins Paul Robbins and Commissioner Smith presented the proposed recommendation (see attachment). The recommendation was to insert $25 million in the first blank dollar amount field and $50 million in the second blank dollar amount field. The motion to include the proposed recommendation with the dollar amounts listed above as an item presented during the public hearings was accepted without objection. Action on the item was postponed to April 16, 2018 without objection. 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from February 26, 2018 and March 5, 2018 meetings. 2 The motion to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2018 meeting was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Musselman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Those voting aye were: Chair Palvino, Commissioners Arthur, Hersh Lewis, Musselman, and Smith. Vice-Chair Weigand and Commissioner Borgelt abstained. Commissioner Cotera was off the dais. The motion to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2018 meeting was approved on Commissioner Borgelt’s motion, Vice-Chair Weigand’s second on a 6-0 vote. Those voting aye were: Chair Palvino, Vice-Chair Weigand, Commissioners Arthur, Borgelt, Lewis, and Smith. Commissioners Hersh and Musselman abstained. Commissioner Cotera was off the dais. 3) NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Recommendation from the Campaign Finance and Ethics Working Group on an Independent Ethics Review Commission. Speaker: Jason Hadavi, City Auditor’s Office Commissioner Lewis presented the revised recommendation with the following additional revisions: Section 3.01 to include “in Texas” after “shall be a licensed attorney…”. Section 1.03 to clarify what relevant experience would include. Chair Palvino suggested the following language: “and have expertise in relevant subject matters …
1 2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 28, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting (Public Hearing) on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Palvino called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Authur Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Martinez-Moncada Chair Palvino Commissioner Ward Vice-Chair Weigand Commission Members absent: Commissioner Hersh, Musselman and Smith Staff in Attendance: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk’s Office Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department Conduct a public hearing to receive feedback on the following recommendations being considered by the Charter Review Commission. Speakers: Tomas Rodriguez (NSCNA) and Joanne Richards (Common Ground for Texans) Please refer to the attachment for details on the recommendations which have been adopted or are being considered by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Chair Palvino adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. without objection. Summary of Recommendations Adopted by the 2018 Charter Review Commission As of March 12, 2018 1. City Council appoints the City Attorney. Proposed Charter amendment included as Attachment A. 2. Create a City Budget and Efficiency Officer whose mission is to produce independent analyses of budgetary and fiscal issues to support the Austin City’s Council’s budget process by issuing reports and reviews of proposed and existing programs. Proposed Charter amendment included as Attachment B. 3. Establish a Democracy Dollars Program to provide eligible Austin residents up to four (4) $25 Democracy Dollar Vouchers (“Democracy Dollars”) per election cycle. The Democracy Dollars may be donated to a resident’s district city council or mayoral candidate. The purpose of the Democracy Dollars program is to ensure that all of the people of Austin have equal opportunity to participate in political campaigns and are heard by candidates, to strengthen democracy, to fulfill the purposes of single-member districts, to enhance candidate competition, and prevent corruption. Proposed Charter amendment included as Attachment C. 4. Establish an Independent Ethics Review Commission to impartially and effectively administer and enforce all city laws relating to campaign finance, campaign disclosures, conflicts of interest, financial statement disclosure, lobbyist regulations, revolving door, disqualification of members of city boards, certain conflict of interest and ethics laws, and other responsibilities. Proposed Charter Amendment included as Attachment D. 5. Require that a notice of intent to circulate a referendum petition be filed with the city clerk prior to collecting signatures and that …
1 2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES APRIL 3, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting (Public Hearing) on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Palvino called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Authur Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Martinez-Moncada Commissioner Musselman Commissioner Hersh Chair Palvino Commissioner Smith Commissioner Ward Vice-Chair Weigand Staff in Attendance: Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department Conduct a public hearing to receive feedback on the following recommendations being considered by the Charter Review Commission. Speakers: None Please refer to the attachment for details on the recommendations which have been adopted or are being considered by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Chair Palvino adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. without objection. Attachment A CRC Recommendation Regarding Article V, Section 6 (City Attorney) Recommendation: City Council appoints the City Attorney. Proposed Charter Revision: § 6. - CITY ATTORNEY. There shall be a department of law, the head of which shall be the city attorney, who shall be appointed by the city council. The city attorney shall be a competent attorney who shall have practiced law in the State of Texas for at least five (5) years immediately preceding his or her appointment. The city attorney shall be the legal advisor of, and attorney for, all of the officers and departments of the city, and the city attorney shall represent the city in all litigation and legal proceedings, and the representation shall comply with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The city attorney shall draft, approve, or file written legal objections to, every ordinance before it is acted upon by the council, and the city attorney shall pass upon all documents, contracts and legal instruments in which the city may have an interest. There shall be such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized by the council, who shall be authorized to act for and on behalf of the city attorney. Policy Reasons: The City of Austin is an outlier in terms of how its city attorney is appointed. According to the most recent Texas Municipal League survey in 2010, most Texas home-rule cities (73%) authorize their council to appoint the city attorney directly. The CRC is recommending this charter revision to ensure accountability of the city attorney’s office to the city council. Estimated …
1 2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting (Public Hearing) on Saturday, April 7, 2018, Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Weigand called the Commission Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Martinez-Moncada Commissioner Smith Commissioner Ward Vice-Chair Weigand Commission Members absent: Chair Palvino and Commissioners Authur, Hersh, Lewis and Musselman Staff in Attendance: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department Conduct a public hearing to receive feedback on the following recommendations being considered by the Charter Review Commission. Speakers: Terrell Blodgett Please refer to the attachment for details on the recommendations which have been adopted or are being considered by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Weigand adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. without objection. Attachment A CRC Recommendation Regarding Article V, Section 6 (City Attorney) Recommendation: City Council appoints the City Attorney. Proposed Charter Revision: § 6. - CITY ATTORNEY. There shall be a department of law, the head of which shall be the city attorney, who shall be appointed by the city council. The city attorney shall be a competent attorney who shall have practiced law in the State of Texas for at least five (5) years immediately preceding his or her appointment. The city attorney shall be the legal advisor of, and attorney for, all of the officers and departments of the city, and the city attorney shall represent the city in all litigation and legal proceedings, and the representation shall comply with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The city attorney shall draft, approve, or file written legal objections to, every ordinance before it is acted upon by the council, and the city attorney shall pass upon all documents, contracts and legal instruments in which the city may have an interest. There shall be such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized by the council, who shall be authorized to act for and on behalf of the city attorney. Policy Reasons: The City of Austin is an outlier in terms of how its city attorney is appointed. According to the most recent Texas Municipal League survey in 2010, most Texas home-rule cities (73%) authorize their council to appoint the city attorney directly. The CRC is recommending this charter revision to ensure accountability of the city attorney’s office to the …
1 Charter Review Commission Draft Charter Amendment of An Independent Ethics Commission (As of the end of the Commission’s March 12, 2018 HearingAmendments to be proposed at 4/16/2018 CRC meeting) AUSTIN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION Subchapter I - Commission 1.01. Commission Jurisdiction. The Austin Independent Ethics Commission is established to impartially and effectively administer and enforce all city laws relating to campaign finance, campaign disclosure, conflicts of interest, financial statement disclosure, lobbyist regulations, revolving door, disqualification of members of city boards, certain conflict of interest and ethics laws, and other responsibilities assigned the Commission. 1.02. Commission Membership The Commission shall be composed of five (5) members, whom shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members. 1.03. Qualifications. All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government. All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, including without limitationwhich may include , ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity. 1.04. Terms. Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of five (5) years ending on March y 1 of the fifth year of such term and until their successors are appointed and qualify; except the initial five commissioners to be appointed shall by lot classify their terms so that the term of one commissioner shall expire at on each of the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of their terms on Marchy 1 of such year respectively and two commissioners on the 5th anniversary of their terms in March;on May; and, on the expiration of these and successive terms of office, the appointments shall be made for five-year terms. The initial shortened terms shall be appointed from the Commissioners from the existing applicant pool pursuant to subchapter 5. No person may serve more than one five-year term as a member of the Commission, …
1 Campaign Finance Committee Recommended Draft (March 12, 2018) (Highlights below are changes pursuant to our preceding discussions since February 26) I. Austin Democracy Dollars Program (A) Austin Democracy Dollars Program’s Purpose. Democracy Dollars are vital to ensure all the people of Austin have equal opportunity to participate in political campaigns and be heard by candidates, to strengthen democracy, to fulfill the purposes of single-member districts, to enhance candidate competition, and prevent corruption. (B) Issuance of Democracy Dollars. (1) Amount and Delivery. On the first business day of February of the year in every municipal election year, the Austin Independent Ethics Commission (hereafter “Commission”) shall mail to each person who was on or about that January 1 duly and actively registered to vote in the City of Austin, at his or her address in the voter registration records, two $25 in Democracy Dollars Voucher ("Democracy Dollars") for each city-elected position, council and mayoral that the person may vote for in Austin, for a maximum of four $25 Democracy Dollars Vouchers. However, the Commission may deliver Democracy Dollars online or in other manners if the Commission so elects. Thereafter, the Commission shall regularly issue two $25 Democracy Dollars Vouchers for each city-elected position that the person may vote for in Austin, to any person becoming a duly registered City of Austin voter after that January 1st, up until the third Tuesday in November of the election year. Any adult natural person who resides more than 30 days in the City of Austin, and who is a registered voter, or is eligible to vote under state law, may opt in to the Program and obtain an equivalent number of Democracy Dollars Vouchers by application to the Commission. Any such eligible adult may request Democracy Dollars be mailed or emailed to an address other than that indicated in the voter registration records, or be delivered at the Commission offices, and as soon as the Commission shall have developed a secure system for such distributions of Democracy Dollars, including distribution online, in person, or to an address not listed in the voter registration records. No resident outside Austin, no corporation or other non-human entity, no person under the age of 18 years, and no person ineligible to vote under state law, may receive a Democracy Dollars Voucher. The Commission shall set by regulations the delivery dates, redemption dates, and other deadlines for Democracy Dollar …
§ 11. - REVENUE BONDS. The city shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of constructing, purchasing, improving, extending or repairing of public utilities, recreational facilities or facilities for any other self liquidating municipal function not now or hereafter prohibited by any general law of the state, and to issue revenue bonds to evidence the obligation created thereby. Such bonds shall be a charge upon and payable solely from the properties, or interest therein, acquired and the income therefrom, and shall never be a debt of the city. All revenue bonds issued by the city for projects whose total cost exceeds $__ million shall first be authorized by a majority of the qualified electors voting at an election held for such purpose. All power and water purchases whose total price for each project exceeds $__ million shall also first be authorized by a majority of the qualified electors voting at an election held for such purpose. The amounts subject to voter approval shall be modified each year with the adoption of the budget to increase or decrease in accordance with the most recently published federal government, Bureau of Labor Statistics Indicator, Consumer Price Index (CPI-W U.S. City Average) U.S. City Average. The most recently published Consumer Price Index on December 31, 2018 shall be used as a base of 100 and the adjustment thereafter will be to the nearest $1,000.00.
Staff Recommendation Regarding Article X, Section 2 (Planning Commission) Recommendation: Planning Commission appointments and terms to be determined by ordinance. Proposed Charter Revision: Article X § 2. - THE PLANNING COMMISSION — ORGANIZATION. There shall be established a planning commission which shall consist of citizens of the City of Austin who must be registered voters in the city and must have resided within the city for one year next preceding their appointment. The planning commission shall have a number of members equal to the number of members on the council plus two (2) additional members, a minimum of two-thirds of the members who shall be lay members not directly or indirectly connected with real estate and land development. The city manager, the chairperson of the zoning board of adjustment, the director of public works and the president of the board of trustees of the Austin Independent School District shall serve as ex officio members. The members of said commission shall be appointed by the council for a term of up to two (2) years, with the timing and manner of appointment determined by ordinance [five (5) members to be appointed in every odd-numbered year and four (4) members in every even-numbered year]. The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its membership and shall meet not less than once each month. Vacancies in an unexpired term shall be filled by the council for the remainder of the term.
Bond Advisory Task Force Community Interest Announcement Bond Election Advisory Task Force 2018 Bond Recommendation Presentation to the City Council Tuesday, April 10th 9:00am Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Task Force Liaison: Katy Zamesnik (512) 974-2832
