Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Meeting May 17, 2021, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Urban Renewal Board to be held May 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 17, 2021 Urban Renewal Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to laura.keating@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunion (17 Mayo, 2021, 1:00 – 5:00 pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (16 Mayo, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Pearlman Laura Keating Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Members Absent Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 4 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Speaker who signed up against Item 3a: Mark Vornberg. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 15, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Vice Chair Peirce’s second, the minutes from the URB’s March 15, 2021, meeting were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Following discussion, on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion to renew the agreement for an additional year was approved on a 4-0-0 vote, with a request that the timeline for the deliverables be updated accordingly. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Clifford Gillard addressed the board and discussion occurred. No action was taken. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Travis Perlman presented. Following discussion, on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion passed unanimously to approve Vice Chair Pierce to work with staff on recruiting a community engagement consultant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting May 17, 2021 Arts Commission to be held May 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Mayo 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Mayo 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Civil Service Commission Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, May 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, May 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, May 17, 2021 a 10:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, May 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
East 11th St NCCD Staff Recommendation Urban Renewal Board May 17, 2021 Boundaries 2 Proposed Subdistricts East 11th St. The areas changing subdistricts are show in color The proposed subdistrict boundaries are different and organized around which street the subdistrict fronts. 3 Subdistrict 4 East 11th St. The new proposed subdistrict 4 will be subject to each properties base zoning standards. 4 Staff Recommendation East 11th St. Staff is recommending that these areas remain in subdistrict 1 and 2. 5 Height – Existing Regulations East 11th St. 6 Height – URB Recommendations East 11th St. 7 Height – Staff Recommendation East 11th St. 8
Versión en español a continuación. South Central Waterfront Board Meeting May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held May 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, May 16 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison Sravya Garladenne at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 16th, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del South Central Waterfront Board Meeting FECHA de la reunion May 17, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 16th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR APRIL 28, 2021 AT 1:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm. He also introduced Laura Cottam-Sajbel, who was nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board to the SCWAB. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, introduced the latest update to the SCW Property Ownership Map. He said that the map is not a legal document but reflects the latest markets status of the District. He also acknowledged the termination of the temporary position held by Jodi Lane and welcomed back Sravya Garladenne to SCW Staff. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco updated the Board on the Finance Working Group meeting with the Economic Development Department & Austin Economic Development Corporation leadership and consultants regarding the potential SCW Committee of the AEDC. The Board discussed this and charged the Finance Working Group with further discussion and drafting recommendations to bring back to the Board. b. SCWAB Elections – With no objections to holding elections at this meeting, Board Member Karen Paup, nominated Chair Samuel Franco for the office of SCWAB Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. Chair Samuel Franco nominated Vice Chair Lynn Kurth for the Office of SCWAB Vice Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES …
SCWAB Working Group Members List ‐ May 2021 Ex Officio Established Status Note July 15, 2019 Active Karen Paup is WG Lead Working Group Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Members Heidi Anderson Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco* Linda Guerrero Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco Tom Groce Heidi Anderson* Francoise Luca Linda Guerrero Tom Groce Karen Paup Lynn Kurth* Finance and Governance July 15, 2019 Active Samuel Franco is WG Lead Active Projects July 15, 2019 Active Lynn Kurth and Linda Guerrero as co‐leads. Co‐ Leads Linda and Lynn will alternate meetings or serve as alternates should one or the other not be able to make a meeting. * Indicates alternate ** As per discussions at March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting.
Item 3.a.: PROPOSED AEDC SCW COMMITTEE For Discussion Only 1 2 3 4 5 Board Composition: SCWAB Board Members Design Commission member, nominated by the Design Commission Chair Samuel Franco Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Laura Cottam-Sajbel Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Jeff Thompson Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by the Community Development Commission Karen Paup 6 Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Tom Groce 7 Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Jeff Seiden One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Heidi Anderson 8 9 10 11 Proposed AEDC SCW Committee Urban Transportation Commission member, nominated by the Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by ________ Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Representative with expertise in Equity and Inclusion, nominated by __________ Member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board nominated by the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board (Serves as Chair) Ex Officio Members: Director of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Sam Tedford Director of Transportation Department Nazlie Saeedi Director of Financial Services Department Rolando Fernandez Director of Officer of Real Estate Services Gloria Aguilera / Marek Izydorczyk Director of Chair of the Downtown Austin Alliance or designee Molly Alexander Board Responsibilities SCWAB Purpose and Duties: Provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves towards implementation and …
Arts Commission Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation for the Arts (Clarification/Expansion of Arts Commission Resolution of March 2021) FY 21** (Oct 2020- Sept 2021) FY 22 (Oct 2021- Sept 2022) NOTES Amount Requested: $10 Million Amount Requested: $10 Million Rationale: Original amount Commission requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector Rationale: Original amount AC requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector Use all funds ($10M) for immediate recovery and relief; not for HOT backfill. Use $10M for recovery and relief/survival program funding and for HOT backfill as dictated by need. **Our intent is to get funding out the door ASAP. If emergency funding under ARP cannot be realized in FY 21, then we recommend shifting funding recommendations for FY 21 to FY 22 and recommendations for FY 22 to FY 23. The cultural funding process is under review and it will take time to finalize and launch new programs through a racial equity lens. Specifically, do not use any of the $10M FRP funds to pay off the $4M deficit in FY21 HOT; rather, pay off the deficit utilizing Reserves or General Revenue Funds. Rationale: FY 21 Contracts have been approved by Council; funding was guaranteed through FY 21 prior to passage of the American Rescue Plan. No need to pay for these contracts with new ARP funds. Artists and arts organizations need emergency assistance immediately. Time is of the essence. Continue to prioritize relief and recovery; secondary use for cultural arts backfill. Rationale: Money can be used for both immediate relief through recovery/relief programs as well as to supplement HOT funds for Cultural Arts Programs funding. It is difficult to predict how recovery will unfold so retaining flexibility is a priority. All funds ($10 M) to be allocated through existing relief program “buckets” developed for CARES funding – as refined and expanded to be more inclusive – and to be distributed through a framework that leads with equity and that addresses the needs of all sectors of the creative economy equitably. Continue to fund recovery and relief programs utilizing the $10 M according to buckets/programs established for FY 21 or those newly created, and for backfilling HOT funds for Cultural Arts program funding as needed. Rationale: Money can be used for …
Arts Commission Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation for the Creative Arts (Clarification/Expansion of Arts Commission Resolution of March 2021) TALKING POINTS (Adopted May 17, 2021) The Arts Commission Recommends the Allocation of $10 Million per year for 2 years from the American Rescue Plan for Creative Arts as follows: FY 21*: ● Amount Requested: $10 Million Rationale: Original amount Commission requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector ● Use all funds ($10M) for recovery and relief program funding; not for HOT backfill Rationale: FY 21 Contracts were approved by Council; funding amount was guaranteed prior to passage of the American Rescue Plan. No need to pay for these contracts with new ARP funds. ● Specifically, do not use any of the $10M ARP funds to pay off the $4M deficit in FY21 HOT; rather, pay off the deficit utilizing Reserves or General Revenue Funds Rationale: The Creative Sector was already in crisis. The pandemic further impacted the HOT fund in FY 21; they should not have to bear the impact of the reductions in funding by utilizing new ARP funds to close this gap. ● All funds ($10 M) to be allocated through existing relief program “buckets” developed for CARES funding – as refined and expanded to be more inclusive – and to be distributed through a framework that leads with equity and that addresses needs of all sectors of the creative community equitably. Specifically, recommend expansion of the Creative Worker Relief Fund to improve equity, expansion of the Non-profit Relief grant to include creative non-profits, and recreate the Legacy Business program specifically tailored to serve non-profit legacy businesses Rationale: No need to waste time re-creating the wheel; money can be allocated more quickly (hopefully in the months remaining in FY 21) through the existing, but improved/expanded “buckets”. ● Ensure that other existing recovery/relief funding program “buckets” allow creatives to apply in any and all other categories such as Legacy Venue Relief Funding, Small Business Relief Funding, Non-Profit Relief Funding, etc., as eligible Rationale: While we have recommended specific “buckets” or programs for dedicated relief for the Arts Sector to be funded through the $10 M requested, this amount is still not enough to fulfill all the needs of the Arts and thus other categories or programs should not exclude creatives. This was readily seen …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 17, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (The Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Jeff Thompson made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 28, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes late arrival Jeff Seiden). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, announced his retirement from the City at the end of the month. The Board Members thanked him for his service and wished him a happy retirement. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco presented the proposed membership of the proposed AEDC SCW Committee. The Board discussed this and decided to hold a Special Called Meeting to vote on this matter at the earliest. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan - Laura Cottam-Sajbel will take Francoise Luca’s place in this working group. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – No update. Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT – 7:05 pm. 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 Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021, 1:00-5:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Charles Zech, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Chair Escobar Vice Chair Pierce Commissioner Skidmore Commissioner Tetey Commissioner Bradford Commissioner Motwani Members Absent Commissioner Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners’ primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 1:07pm with 6 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. to oversee is 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the April 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the April 19, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action on the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District staff recommendation presented at Planning Commission on March 27, 2021. Laura Keating gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Board may enter executive session with legal counsel. The meeting was adjourned at 1:12pm to conduct an Executive Session on this item. The meeting reconvened at 1:35pm to continue discussion. No action was taken in Executive Session, nor was action taken in regular session. Chair Escobar requested a form of license agreement for possible action at the next meeting. b. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Mandy DeMayo and Travis Perlman gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. c. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition …
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, May 17, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 via teleconference from 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Member Farah Ahmed Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. via video teleconference. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of February 10, 2021. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of February 10, 2021, were approved on Commission Member Ahmed’s motion, Vice Chair Canales- Zarates’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 1 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Fire Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on April 30, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commission Chair Thomas moved to grant the appeal on exam question 80, and let all candidates receive credit for the question. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 80 was approved 3-0. b. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Ismael Estrada’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Clinical Specialist-Field, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.036 (g). c. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Allen Clark’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Clinical Specialist-Field, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.036 (g). d. d. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Marcos Lara’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Friday May 14, 2021 MCPD regular meeting to be held Friday, May 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, May 13, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 14, 2021 MCPD regular meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, May 13, 2021. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, May 13, 2021. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión convocada del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (05/14/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (05/13/21 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: (512)-974-3203 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2021 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular MEETING MINUTES (April 09, 2021) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting via video conference on April 09, 2021 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the April 09, 2021 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:30pm Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Emily Shryock, Kathryn Broadwater, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Robin Orlowski, Deborah Trejo ABSENT: Commissioners: Gene Brooks, Taurean Burt, Joey Gidseg Staff in Attendance: David Ondich ADA Program Administrator Lee Nguyen ADA Program HR Specialist, Co Staff Liaison MCPD in person. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Emily Shryock made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No citizen communication took place during the April 9, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. Chair Jonathan Franks moved item 3A a presentation up on the agenda. For a summary of the item please see item 3A. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and action: Elections to Select MCPD 2021 Officers –Full Committee Staff Liaison facilitated the election process, and Jonathan Franks self-nominated for Chair. Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Diane Kearns-Osterweil to nominate Jonathan Franks for MCPD Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. Robin Orlowski nominated Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice Chair Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to nominate Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice-Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo. The motion passed 6-0. To view the discussion and election process in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities – Commissioner Orlowski and Chair Franks Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to adopt the resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo and passed 6-0. To view the discussion in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2B. 2C. Discussion …
City of Austin Disability Quality of Life Study May 14, 2021 Agenda Introductions Project Team Overview of PCG Previous Projects 4-5 3 6 7 8 9-13 14-16 17-18 19-20 21-22 23 Project Roles and Expectations Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose Data Collection Power Analysis Timeline Next Steps and Questions Contact information www.publicconsultinggroup.com 2 Welcome and Introductions 3 Introductions – Who’s Here Today Brittani Trujillo Project Manager Heather Fladmark Project Management Support Cristina Cruz Stakeholder Engagement Lead Mark Noyes Data Analysis Lead www.publicconsultinggroup.com 4 Introductions – Project Team www.publicconsultinggroup.com 5 Overview of PCG • Founded in 1986, PCG is headquartered in Boston, MA and employs more than 2,500 professionals in 60 offices • Management consulting to assist public sector agencies better serve their targeted populations • Five Practice Areas • Human Services • Health • Education • Technology Consulting • Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) www.publicconsultinggroup.com 6 Previous Projects Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Arizona Department of Economic Security, Refugee Resettlement Program Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority www.publicconsultinggroup.com 7 Roles and Expectations Public Consulting Group (PCG) • Survey development and administration • Stakeholder engagement/outreach • Final report City of Austin • Contract Management • Review of PCG deliverables • Coordination and oversight of project Mayors Committee • Collaboration on project • Advisory role www.publicconsultinggroup.com 8 Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose 9 Quality of Life Study Aspects of Quality of Life Supports equality of individuals • Self- determination • Inclusion • Empowerment Considers social determinants of health Understands the difference between equality vs. equity Identifies current conditions and impressions of the community www.publicconsultinggroup.com 10 Social Determinants of Health Defined as "conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of life outcomes risks" (Healthy People 2020). Economic Stability Social and Community Context Education Access and Quality Person Neighborhood & Built Environment Health Care Access and Quality www.publicconsultinggroup.com 11 Equality vs. Equity www.publicconsultinggroup.com 12 Key Considerations • Identify Austin’s strengths and assets • Ensure a variety of voices and perspectives are heard, for example: Individuals using and not using services • Varying disabilities • • Different economic circumstances • Intersection of multiple identities- race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, more • Use the results to celebrate the strengths and shape a strategic plan for improvement www.publicconsultinggroup.com 13 Data Collection 14 Quantitative Data Collection Define and Describe the …
