City of Austin Fire Station No. 3 Architectural Review Committee – Historic Landmark Commission – Design Overview Presentation 12 April 2021 Context Location: 201 West 30th St Currently, all fire trucks are being parked outside of the apparatus bay. Recent changes to the floodplain maps cause a significant portion of the building to be in the floodplain. Introduction Overview Construction completed on February 21, 1957 Architect: Roy Thomas Does not have any Landmark designations at present. Adjacent to the Aldridge Place Historic District Building History Repairable Not Repairable Overview The building has suffered two types of structural damage: 1) General wear and tear based on age. (entire structure) 2) Overstressing of the foundation due to parking trucks that are heavier than the original design load. (apparatus bay only) Structural Damage Shore up and preserve Demolish and replace Overview For the areas that have just suffered age- related wear and tear, the intent is to shore up that portion of the structure and preserve it. For the apparatus bay, the intent is to demolish the portion of the building that is beyond repair and replace it with a new structure that is sensitive but of its time. Project Intent Structural The City of Austin has conducted three studies of the building. Two structural studies and one geotechnical report. The second structural study specifically addressed potential remediation of the existing structure. All reports have been independently reviewed by the current structural engineer, who concurs with the studies’ methodologies and conclusions. Studies Historic An historic survey of the area was conducted. This building was identified in the survey. Recommendations for landmark were included. Reasoning: Possesses integrity and significance in Postwar Infrastructure Expansion. Survey Historic There are two simple paths: 1) The project moves forward without landmark designation. 2) The project moves forward with landmark designation. Two Paths Historic Without designation, the project would need approval for the proposed demolition. With intent for designation, the project would need both approval for the proposed demolition and a Certificate of Appropriateness. Our understanding is that the permitting process would overlap the landmark process if it were pursued by the city. Options Proposal Preservation of original use Carrying of roof line Use of brick Reuse of original signage Maintenance of original setback Compatible massing Use of period-appropriate detailing Preservation of historic fabric that is capable of being saved Design Highlights Proposal Original without emulation. Meets the needs …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210412-2C: FY 2021-2022 Budget Recommendations Budget Recommendation #1 Cultural Arts Funding Programs Story: What did you hear from the community? Arts nonprofits and artists in Austin are concerned about available programs and potential decreased cultural arts funding in FY 2022 considering that Cultural Arts Funding programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) dollars and, therefore, dependent on tourism in Austin. Due to COVID-19 and its ongoing negative effects on Austin’s tourism industry and HOT revenues for an unknown amount of time, funding will likely not be equal or more than historic average. Problem: What is the problem you identify? While there are some aspects of performance arts that attract tourism, basing Cultural Arts funding on HOT revenues alone is inequitable and does not fully address how arts organizations and artists contribute to the City of Austin’s vision of being “a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Citation - Imagine Austin Vision http://www.austintexas.gov/page/imagine-austin-vision How does the problem show up in your community? Who is the most impacted by the problem? One immediate problem is that funding programs, such as the final quarter of the FY 2021 Community Initiatives program, are being cut due to the decreased amount of projected HOT dollars. Many cultural performance groups in our community apply for these since it is one of the few Cultural Arts Funding programs that is open to individual artists and unincorporated groups without the need to have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Smaller, community driven events still in their infancy that depend on this funding will not have it available. A long-term problem is that although Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning, and a Government that Works for All are three of the six strategic outcomes the City is working to achieve, the arts funding available is highly dependent on just one sector, tourism, that can be easily impacted or disrupted. Hence, funding the City’s Cultural Arts Funding programs with only HOT revenue is not equitable. Page 1 of 4 Considering all the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve this problem? The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City fund a …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 – 3:00PM MINUTES The Finance Committee convened in a special meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the meeting to order at 3:00pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Sarah Faust, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Kate Mason-Murphy, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Suzanne Piper, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Steven Linett, Ed Morris and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on the 2021 meeting schedule including time of day to conduct meeting. Committee Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to have the 2021 meeting schedule as the 2nd Monday of each month in the 1-5pm time slot but re-evaluate the meeting time in the fall; Committee Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board as it relates to requests for additional funding to address Fiscal Year 2022 under resourced service expectations. Committee Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to the City Council that consideration be given to funding the following under resourced service expectations in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget: • Increased summer camp capacity, • Additional park ranger resources, • Added security services for various pool facilities, • Enhanced department-wide security support, Page 1 of 3 • Additional staffing at Barton Springs Pool, • Increased Athletics maintenance support, • Increased department-wide training support and • Extended hours at Bartholomew Pool, Committee Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board as it relates to the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Committee Member DePalma made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the acceptance the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as presented by the Parks and Recreation Department; Committee Member Cottam Sajbel second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Discussion on the purpose and intent of the Finance Committee. Chair Faust led the discussion with the following comments from Committee Members: • Cottam Sajbel – review ideas brought forth by the Alternate Funding Working • Mason-Murphy – finding fastest and most economical …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curette, Curry, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of March 8, 2021, were amended and approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update to the LGBTQ Quality of Life study. Efforts are focused on collecting responses from youth and older adults and ensuring a statistically valid sample. b. Vanorda Richardson and Nicholas Johnson of PARD presented a budget forecast for FY 2022. c. Chair Martinez presented budget recommendations proposed by the commission’s Budget Working Group. Commissioner Curry moved adoption of a recommendation related to arts funding, Commissioner Wollerson provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 10-0. Commissioner Baeza moved adoption of a recommendation related to mental health funding, Commissioner Chavez provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 8-0. Vice Chair Gonzales and Commissioner Wollerson recused from the vote. d. The commission discussed appointing a member to the City Council’s Winter Storm Task Force. Vice Chair Gonzales volunteered to be appointed. Commissioner Dowling moved to appoint Vice Chair Gonzales, and Commissioner Taylor provided a second. The Commission approved the appointment of Vice Chair Gonzales 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. e. The commission considered the appointment of a Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Dowling nominated Vice Chair Gonzales to the position of Chair, and Chair Martinez provided a second. The commission approved, 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. The Commission considered the appointment of a Vice Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Wollerson nominated Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Dowling provided a second. The commission approved 10-0. f. The commission discussed vacant positions representing District 6 and an at-large stakeholder. The commission will form a working group to recruit applicants for the at-large position, review applications, and make recommendations to the full commission for an appointment. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 4/9/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 4/9/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 matthew.dugan@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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission la FECHA de la reunion (4/9/2021) 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 (4/8/2021 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 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Friday April 9, 2021 MCPD regular meeting to be held Friday, April 09, 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, April 8, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 9, 2021 MCPD regular meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, April 8, 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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, April 8, 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 (04/09/2021) 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 (04/08/21 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)-974-3256 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de david.ondich@austitnexas.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 …
DRAFT Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on People with Disabilities WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri adversely impacted people with disabilities specifically because of our being people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the pre‐existing conditions of people with disabilities were either exacerbated by the extreme cold and/or a prolonged lack of access to necessary resources; WHEREAS the prescription medications keeping us alive either were close to spoilage or running dangerously low, stores were closed, roads and sidewalks were icy, and proactively stocking up on these controlled substances is not legally permitted under federal law; WHEREAS, local media has documented specific burdens which Winter Storm Uri especially imposed upon local people with disabilities such as needing to use car batteries to attempt to keep essential medical equipment properly and fully running; WHEREAS, lack of readily accessible information updates prevented Deaf people from learning what had happened and what was occurring; WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri also created numerous specific resource barriers for the homeless community, several of whom have disabilities; WHEREAS, several homeless individuals froze to death from hypothermia during Winter Storm Uri and the area shelters which were usually capable of providing essential social services instead also lacked sufficient winter insulation; WHEREAS, several individuals with heart, kidney disease, and/or spinal cord injuries also had increased susceptibility to freezing temperatures specifically because of their disabilities; WHEREAS an extended lack of functioning and accessible toilets throughout the City of Austin immediately following the post‐storm power outage posed specific access, mobility and hygiene challenges for several people with disabilities; WHEREAS a prolonged lack of easy and immediate local access to clean water resources impacts both the proper dosing of medication and effective hydration to safely manage chronic disabilities; WHEREAS because of a combination of poverty, gentrification, and lack of accessibility, people with disabilities have limited resources to effectively withstand both the immediate and secondary effects of Winter Storm Uri and other natural disasters; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that the City of Austin go on record acknowledging that ableism is a real, profound, and serious problem in our City which must be addressed by the City Council and City Managers; AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that a disability disaster office be established in Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriately prioritize the Austin Texas disability community …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Recommendation Number20210409-2B A Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on People with Disabilities WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri adversely impacted people with disabilities specifically because of our being people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the pre-existing conditions of people with disabilities were either exacerbated by the extreme cold and/or a prolonged lack of access to necessary resources; WHEREAS the prescription medications keeping us alive either were close to spoilage or running dangerously low, stores were closed, roads and sidewalks were icy, and proactively stocking up on these controlled substances is not legally permitted under federal law; WHEREAS, local media has documented specific burdens which Winter Storm Uri especially imposed upon local people with disabilities such as needing to use car batteries to attempt to keep essential medical equipment properly and fully running; WHEREAS, lack of readily accessible information updates prevented Deaf people from learning what had happened and what was occurring; WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri also created numerous specific resource barriers for the homeless community, several of whom have disabilities; WHEREAS, several homeless individuals froze to death from hypothermia during Winter Storm Uri and the area shelters which were usually capable of providing essential social services instead also lacked sufficient winter insulation; WHEREAS, several individuals with heart, kidney disease, and/or spinal cord injuries also had increased susceptibility to freezing temperatures specifically because of their disabilities; WHEREAS an extended lack of functioning and accessible toilets throughout the City of Austin immediately following the post-storm power outage posed specific access, mobility and hygiene challenges for several people with disabilities; WHEREAS a prolonged lack of easy and immediate local access to clean water resources impacts both the proper dosing of medication and effective hydration to safely manage chronic disabilities; WHEREAS because of a combination of poverty, gentrification, and lack of accessibility, people with disabilities have limited resources to effectively withstand both the immediate and secondary effects of Winter Storm Uri and other natural disasters; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that the City of Austin go on record acknowledging that ableism is a real, profound, and serious problem in our City which must be addressed by the City Council and City Managers; AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that a disability disaster office be established in Austin Water and …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Brigham Morris Dr. Sterling Lands Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Hoang Le Luis Gonzalez Prabhu Kannan Members in Attendance Brigham Morris Dr. Sterling Lands Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Hoang Le Luis Gonzalez Prabhu Kannan Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Staff in Attendance Matthew Dugan MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan called the meeting to order at 1:06 pm with 8 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 items not posted on the agenda. Representing the NAACP Austin Chapter, Mr. Young introduced himself to the ICRC and indicated interest in providing a presentation once all seats of the commission have been filled. 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 call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Lands’ motion, Commissioner Kannan’s approval, the March 11, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. STAFF BREIEFINGS Adjustment to selection process. Jason Hadavi with the Office of City Auditor discussed adjustments to the selections process including: • On March 31, 2021, the Auditor’s Office discovered unique errors that occurred with the data download on the applications received for the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission. • 5 applicants that met the minimum qualifications were not included in the pool of 284 applications received/submitted and were not sent to be reviewed and considered for the final 60 most qualified by the Applicant Review Panel. • 5 applicants that did not met the minimum qualifications were included to the 284 applications received/submitted and sent to be reviewed and considered for the final 60 most qualified by the Applicant Review Panel. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission for Women Meeting Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Commission for Women be held Wednesday, April 7, 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 (Tuesday, April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Miércoles, Abril 7, 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 (Martes, Abril 6, 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) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 3, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Amanda Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on February 3, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Lewis off the dais, and Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding appointment of the APD Chief was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Athar-Jogee’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council endorsing the City of Austin’s 2020 legislative agenda. The motion to make a recommendation to the City Council in support of the City of Austin’s 2020 legislative agenda was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s Wednesday, March 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Lewis off the dais, and Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. The Commission requested a future agenda item from EMS regarding the community health program for people experiencing homelessness. The Commission …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated January 2021 Homelessness Tanya Athar-Jogee Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Sarah Tober Safety Health Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Tanya Athar-Jogee Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Diana Melendez Sarah Tober
MEMORANDUM March 15, 2021 Transition of Commissions Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Joya Hayes, Human Resources and Civil Service Director TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to notify you of the Boards and Commissions transitioning from the Human Resources Department to the Civil Rights Office (CRO). Beginning with the May 2021 meetings, four (4) of the six (6) City of Austin Boards and Commissions with liaisons in the Human Rights Department will transition to the newly-formed Civil Rights Office. The CRO focuses on protecting individual's civil rights. This Office ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws through enforcement. CRO will advance the City’s non-discrimination efforts and promote outreach, education, and awareness events for both businesses and community stakeholders. The Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office is now part of CRO and conducts outreach and investigations on employment and housing discrimination. As the duties of the CRO are more community-focused, the following Commissions align more appropriately with the work of this office: Commission for Women - Prioritizes womens’ quality of life so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. Commission on Veterans Affairs - Serves as an advisory body concerning the wellbeing of military veterans in the Austin area. Human Rights Commission - Advises and consults on all matters involving race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age and devises practices to promote equal opportunity. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities - Encourages, assists and enables persons with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the City and achieve maximum personal independence. The Commission complies with and follows the rules and laws of the Americans with Disabilities Act. HRD will maintain the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission and the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The City of Austin’s first Civil Rights Officer, Carol Johnson, will be introduced to each Commission as the Executive Liaison at an upcoming meeting. Jonathan Babiak currently serves as Staff Liaison to the Human Rights Commission. Officer Johnson has assigned Mr. Babiak to assume this assignment for the remaining three Commissions. As we transition from providing support to these commissions, HRD would like to thank the Office of the City Clerk, the Commissions and Commissioners, and our HRD staff for their service to these Commissions. Cc: Commission for Women – Rebecca Austen, Chair; …
