COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210413-03f Date: April 22, 2021 Subject: Endorsement of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s Recommendation 20210317- 002B regarding the response to Winter Storm Uri Motioned By: Vice Chair Paup Seconded By: Commissioner Fadelu Recommendation The CDC recommended Council’s support of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s Recommendation 20210317-0021b regarding the response to Winter Storm Uri Date of Approval: April 13, 2019 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Paup’s motion, Commissioner Fadelu’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote. Absent: Joe Deshotel, Tandera Louie, Madra Mays, Michael Tolliver, Raymond Young Against: None Attest: CDC Chair, Amit Motwani __________________________________ Date:__________________________ 1 of 2 04/22/2021 2 of 2
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, via videoconferencing. Commission Members in Attendance: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Corky Hilliard • Christopher Jackson Staff in Attendance: • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Susana Carbajal, Economic Development Department • Pam Hefner, EDD • Jill Fagan, EDD • Christine Freundl, EDD • Matthew Schmidt, EDD CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION 1. NEW BUSINESS a. Austin Film Society Update: Rebecca Campbell (AFS) and Martin Jones (AFS) provided updates to the current programs and projects of the Austin Film Society, as well as updates regarding the Austin Film Studios campus development. b. Nominations and Elections of Officers: Commissioners took nominations and held elections for the following officers: i. Combined with an action to override the term limit, Commissioner Jones was voted Chair on Commissioner Hilliard’s nomination and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. Commissioner Lima was absent. ii. Combined with an action to override the term limit, Commissioner Krivoniak was then voted Vice-Chair on Commissioner Hilliard’s nomination and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. Commissioner Lima was absent. c. Update on AISD Middle School at Mueller: Pam Hefner (Staff) provided a brief update on continued negotiations between the City and AISD regarding the property transfer for the school . 1 d. Mueller Development Update: Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates regarding landscaping improvements in response to recent cold weather impacts and expected timeline. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lima was absent. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. 4. NEXT MEETING ADJOURN a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 11, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. without objection. 2
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. CALL TO ORDER Eugene Sepulveda, Chair called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Jonathan Coon Jeremy Hendricks Commission Members in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Scott Madole – Vice-Chair Vicky Sepulveda - Secretary Billy Owens Frank Maldonado Wendy Price Todd Commission Members Absent: Brian Stoller Ermest Saulmon Aviation Staff in Attendance: Jacqueline Yaft Tracy Thompson Ghizlane Badawi Rajeev Thomas Jamy Kazanoff CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: Brian Long Steve Khanoyan David Smythe-Macaulay Shane Harbinson Mookie Patel None 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of March 9, 2021 were approved on Commission Member Hendricks motion, Commission Member Coon seconds on a vote. Motion passed on a 8-0-0- 2 vote. Commission Members Stoller and Madole were absent at this vote. 2. DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION STAFF WRITTEN BRIEFINGS a) Chief Executive Officer’s Report regarding Allegiant to establish Crew and Aircraft Base in Austin, Air Service, Revenue and Finance, AUS Hilton Hotel Resiliency Program, and Storm Uri. (Prepared by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer) b) AUS February 2021 Financial Results (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief – Finance) c) AUS Air Service Update (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. ACTION ITEMS a) Nominate and vote for Airport Advisory Commission officers. Eugene Sepulveda – Chair A motion to approve was made by Commission Member Coon and Commission Member V. Sepulveda seconds. Motion passed on a 8-0-0-2 vote. Commission Member Stoller was absent at this vote. Scott Madole – Vice Chair A motion to approve was made by Commission Member Hendricks and Commission Member V. Sepulveda seconds. Motion passed on a 8-0-0-2 vote. Commission Member Stoller was absent at this vote. Jeremy Hendricks – Secretary A motion to approve was made by Commission Member E. Sepulveda and Commission Member Todd seconds. Motion passed on a 8-0-0-2 vote. Commission Member Stoller was absent at this vote 4. FOR RECOMMENDATION a) Authorize the negotiation and execution of a loan agreement and related documents with Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc., to address hotel operating expense shortfalls 2 and certain required administrative expenses under the 2017 Bond Indenture for calendar years 2020 through 2022, as a result of the financial impact of COVID-19 on the hotel enterprise, in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000. A motion to approve was made …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER: Members Absent: Joe Deshotel Tandera Louie Madra Mays Michael Tolliver Raymond Young Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Travis Perlman Rick Holloway Sam Tedford Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:55pm with eight members present. Commissioner Paup joined the meeting at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 9, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the March 9, 2021, minutes were approved with a correction on the spelling of Commissioner Motwani’s name. The minutes were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Garrett abstaining. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: …
(Construction Advisory Committee) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (April 13, 2021) CALL TO ORDER The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on April 13th via Video Conference. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Committee Meeting to order at 10:33 AM LIAISONS Eric Bailey– Executive Liaison Shelley Franklin – Staff Liaison CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: (P) Mayoral – Jolsna Thomas, Committee Member (A) District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member (P) District 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, Committee Member (P) District 3 – Bob Batlan, Vice Chair (P) District 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair (P) District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member (A) District 6 – Vacant (A) District 7 – Bobby Smith, Committee Member (P) District 8 – Sean Forkner, Committee Member (P) District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member (P) District 10 – Jeff Musgrove, Committee Member City Staff Richard Mendoza, Director, Public Works Shelley Franklin, Executive Assistant, Public Works John Hale, Austin Code Department Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. No citizen communications 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Committee Member Jolsna Thomas motioned to amend the Minutes to reflect that Bobby Smith was absent, not present, for the March 9th meeting. With that amendment, Jolsna Thomas moved to approve the March 9th Amended Minutes, Committee Member Sean Forkner Seconds-Unanimous agreement. 2. DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Update on Public Works Projects 3. NEW BUSINESS i. Public Works Director, Richard Mendoza shared a presentation on Public Works Capital Project Delivery, and active ongoing construction. a. Discussion and possible revisions of 2021 Work Plan i. The Chair discussed the Work Plan and shared that she added Project Connect and 2020 Prop B Mobility Bond items and asked for feedback. b. Discussion and election of officers for May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022 term i. Nominations for Chair: Jolsna Thomas nominated Lyn Nance-Henricks, Bob Batlan seconds, unanimous agreement ii. Nominations for Vice Chair: Lyn Nance-Hendricks nominated Jolsna Thomas, Bob Batlan seconds, unanimous agreement c. Update and discussion of rest break program i. John Hale, Austin Code Department, presented on the Rest Break Ordinance. During COVID, have responded to complaints, versus proactive inspection. d. Update and discussion of construction training program i. Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office, presented on the Contractor Program overview and statistics. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Budget discussion, June b. Construction training program update, September 5. NEXT MEETING: May 11, 2021 6. ADJOURNMENT …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, April 12, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, April 12, 6 p.m., 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, April 11, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, Sunday, April 11. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda 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 Belinda.Hare@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, April 12, 6 p.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 (Sunday, April 11, noon, 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 Belinda.Hare@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, April 12, 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, April 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at april.shaw@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2597 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 april.shaw@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Abril 12, 2021 a 9:00 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, Abril 11, 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 april.shaw@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2597 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 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 22, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 22, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 8, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the March 8, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held on the recommendation to City Council regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules was held. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 22, 2021 Carol Guthrie, AFSCME, addressed the Commission regarding this item. The Commission directed the Commission Attorney to draft language based on the discussion. c. Discussion regarding appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion was held on appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. d. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and possible action regarding the Municipal Civil Service recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peréz-Wiseley adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m. without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
Versión en español a continuación. Finance Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board Special Called Meeting April 12, 2021 Finance Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board to be held April 12, 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 (April 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021 Finance Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov 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 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 sammi.curless@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Finance Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board April 12, 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 (April 11, 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 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@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 …
FINANCE COMMITTEE 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE (2nd Monday of each month, except July & December, Meeting Time TBD) April 12, 2021 May 10, 2021 June 14, 2021 August 9, 2021 September 13, 2021 October 11, 2021 November 8, 2021
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Financial Services Division PARB Finance Committee Presentation April 12, 2021 FISCAL YEAR 2022 DEPARTMENT Under Resourced Service Expectations 2 Financial Forecast PARD Division Submittal Parameters BASE COST DRIVER DEFINITION: General Fund and Support Services departments must develop a forecast with only baseline requirements. In other words, the only increases allowable are those necessary to accommodate items previously authorized by Council. Examples of acceptable forecast items that increase the Department’s budget are: • Costs of a new facility that will be opened part-way through FY 2022 • Costs related to annexations or new facilities • Lease increases, legislative directives, contractual commitments 3 FY 2022 Under Resourced Service Expectations Department needs that may not meet the definition of a base cost driver during the Financial Forecast process for inclusion in the budget. While not an all-inclusive list the following are examples of need: 1. Increase summer camp attendance capacity - $1.2M SD23 Health & Environment; LRP; EQ 2. Additional Park Rangers Resources - $1.2M SD23 Health & Environment; LRP 3. Add security services for various pool facilities - $147K SD23 Safety; LRP 4. Enhance department-wide security support - $245K (2 FTEs) SD23 Safety; LRP 5. Add more staffing at Barton Springs Pool - $269K SD23 Health & Environment and Safety; LRP 6. Increase Athletics Maintenance team - $200K SD23 Health & Environment; LRP 7. Increase in department-wide training support - $585K (5 FTEs) SD23 Govt that works for All; LRP 8. Extend hours at Bartholomew pool - $99K SD23 Health & Environment ; LRP SD23=Strategic Direction 2023; LRP=Long Range Plan; EQ=Equity initiative 4 PAST Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDATIONS 5 B&C Recommendations – Funding approved FY2020 Budget Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities • Expansion of Afterschool Programs ($575K) Asian American QoL Advisory Commission: • Transportation to City Events ($6,500) Hispanic/Latino QoL Resource Advisory Commission: • After School STEM and Photography Programs for Youth of Color • Expanding Access to Recreational, Cultural and Social Programs ($11,400) Commission on Seniors: ($158K) FY2021 Budget Commission on Seniors: • Additional funding for Congregate Meal Program ($74,500) 6 B&C Recommendations – Not yet funded Recommended with FY2021 Budget process African American QoL Resource Advisory Commission • Ensure the Carver Master Plan is funded and completed Asian American QoL Advisory Commission • AARC Ballroom Lighting; AARC Bridge over Cameron Rd; Master Plan funding; Immigration legal services; AARC Admin. Asst. Commission on Immigrant Affairs …
RECOMMENDATION Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: (20210113-03B): Seating in Parks, Greenbelts, Trails and other Open Spaces WHEREAS, the City of Austin has added to the inventory of parkland, greenbelts, and trails through application of voter- approved bond funds; and WHEREAS, much of the existing parkland, greenbelts, and trails lack adequate benches that would help older adults, children, people with limited mobility and others use and enjoy these green spaces; and WHEREAS, seating encourages walking, socializing and enjoyment of green spaces because there is somewhere to rest; and WHEREAS, the Austin Age Friendly Action Plan includes the following goal and strategy: Goal: Increase access to and utilization of parks, open spaces and public buildings. Strategy: Increase the number of parks and public spaces that are equipped with functional seating at frequent intervals, drinking fountains, shaded resting areas, walkways suitable for wheelchairs/walkers and accessible public restrooms; and WHEREAS, the privately funded "memorial bench" program needs expansion; and WHEREAS, non-profits and businesses may want to work with the Parks and Recreation Department through the Partnership Program to further the City's ability to provide adequate seating in parkland, greenbelts, and trails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the Parks and Recreation Department to emphasize the placement of benches on trails and other developed parkland areas at appropriate intervals based on professional guidance and the design elements of the trail or other green space so older adults and others can enjoy the parkland assets. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the Parks Department promote the "Memorial Bench" program and encourage community partners to support expanding the number of benches and related infrastructure available for residents, including older adults. For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Hauser, Temperley, Spain, De Maria Nicola, Garcia-Pittman, Lugo, Angel, Grampp, Cagle, Bordie, Van Sickle, Jackson, and Kareithi Date of Approval: January 13th, 2021 Record of the vote: 15-0 Motioned By: Varteressian Seconded By: Grampp Against: None Abstain: None Absent: None Attest:
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20210326-04Aii FY 2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Expanding Access to Online Connectivity for Older Adults Date: Subject: March 26, 2021 FY2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Expanding Access to Online Connectivity and Digital Literacy for Older Adults Varteressian Seconded By: Angel Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to take the following actions to expand access to the Internet to underserved people and communities in Austin. This includes older adults for whom access to the Internet means access to healthcare, economic activity, and social interaction for wellbeing. Research has shown that older adults, especially in communities of color and those with lower incomes, often lack access to the Internet, devices, and digital literacy skills. (See Rationale below). These recommendations include actions that can be taken immediately outside the budget process and recommendations for the FY 2022 budget: 1. Allocate a minimum of $25,000 in the Programming budget of Austin Public Library to develop, implement and promote digital literacy training for older adults that is designed using best practices in older adult learning. 2. Allocate a minimum of $25,000 from the budgets of Austin Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department to continue and expand the targeted distribution of technology (loaned devices, hot spots and training) to older adults to address social isolation and other needs during the pandemic. APL reprogrammed $11,000 in 2020 and worked with PARD to provide digital devices, hotspots and specialized training to older adults who could no longer participate in in- person programming at PARD and APL sites due to the pandemic. These needs will continue as Austin slowly returns to normal. Further, absent the pandemic there are older adults who are homebound and will benefit from online access to city programs and other services. 3. Allocate a minimum of $150,000 from Austin Public Health’s budget for grants to organizations providing connectivity (devices, internet, and training) to older adults in Austin that need access to the Internet. It is estimated that $150,000 could support access, devices, and training 200-250 older adults for one year. Grantees should be required to leverage other available funding from state and federal programs and enroll clients in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (see description below). 4. Direct Austin Public Health, Austin Public Library, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Housing and Planning Department and any other …
Versión en español a continuación. The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, April 12, 2021 The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held April 12, 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 (04/9/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov 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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (April 12, 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 (04/09/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov 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. • …
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting April 12, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 12, 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 (April 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 11, 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 neal.falgoust@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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la April 12, 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 (April 11, 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) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, April 12, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, April 12, 6 p.m., 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, April 11, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, Sunday, April 11. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda 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 Belinda.Hare@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, April 12, 6 p.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 (Sunday, April 11, noon, 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 Belinda.Hare@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 …
