Special Meeting of the “African American Resource Advisory Commission” April 10, 2020 of meeting African American Resource Advisory Commission to be held April 10, 2020 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 9, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 10, 2020 at the African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131 or Linda Hayes at 512-972-6282 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 30 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 lindak.hayes@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. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – April 10, 2020 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live BOARD MEMBERS: Chair-Daryl Horton, Miriam Conner, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Clifford Gillard, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Tam Hawkins, Volma Overton, III., Nelson Linder, Greg Smith, Elaina Fowler, Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Ellen Sweets, Rashida Wright, AAUL - Vacant MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on the March 3rd, meeting 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FY21 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE COMMUNITY UPDATE – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. The Austin Revitalization Authority – Greg Smith, President b. The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce – Tam Hawkins, President and CEO c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association …
African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Executive Session Room in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright, Volma Overton, III, and Elton Randel Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, Elaina Fowler, Tam Hawkins, Ellen Sweet, and AAUL Vacant City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Christopher Shorter, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), Vicky Valdez Division Manager of Small Business, Joshua Robinson, Quality of Life Commission Liaison, Equity Office, Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison, and (EDD) Staff and Liaison Linda Hayes Citizen Communication: Michael Ward – discussion on AUTM which means The Austin Urban Technology Movement. It’s a non- profit organization that bridges the gap between the Black, Brown, and Latinx communities and the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. That is the mission statement for AUTM. He would like to put out a training that will assist people the tech system and connect with ages starting with K-12 and adults. With this information Chair Horton requested for Mr. Ward to present at the April Commission meeting so if Commissioners have questions about his organization. 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes The minutes of the February 4, 2020 regular meeting were approved unanimously following a motion by Commissioner Gillard, seconded by Commissioner Vanbrakle. 2. Presentations: Chair Horton asked the Commissioners to adjust the agenda to move 2.d up first because Council Member Casar had another meeting to attend the Chair Horton made the motion Commissioner Gillard and Commissioner 2nd Chair call for the vote and it was amanous. Motion carried. d. Council Member Greg Casar District 4 – St. Johns Property Disposition Overview- Council Member Casar discuss with the commission about the plan bring back the minorities to St. John to fix the problem with the empty buildings of Home Depot and the Car Lot. The community want a market, a park and better bus service. Council Members provide a plan, a lay out what he sees that might work, his request was Commissioner to attend April 23rd council meeting and attend the March 9th community meeting. a. Jackie Nirenberg Project …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting to be held April 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, DATE by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 8, 2020 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7963 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 30 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 kimberly.mccarson@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. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2020, 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. Discussion of and Possible Action on the impact of the Corona virus on the music community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the Corona virus. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. ADJOURNMENT 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 …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend on SXSW and …
Austin Music Commission Resolution Recommendation Number 20200408-2a: Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources in developing and executing initiatives that help accelerate the grow of the music industry infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, collectively, the Austin music ecosystem generates rich, social, cultural and economic benefit; and, WHEREAS, in addition to its economic development role, the City of Austin through its ATX Music Office regularly assists live music venues with the City-required permits and works closely with both small and large festivals on issues related to temporary event permits and other requested City resources for holding those events and helps to mediate agreements related to outdoor music issues; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Music Office has recently begun setting funding criteria in the development of the Live Music Fund and is developing funding criteria for the Creative Space Assistance Program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has passed various resolutions directed at supporting Austin’s musicians and music industry and in particular, City Council Resolution No. 20160303- 019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Resolution to address a variety of priorities, goals, and objectives; and, WHEREAS, in spite of the City of Austin’s significant contribution to the music industry, the recent threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has necessitated that the City declare a local disaster because of the potential health risk; and, WHEREAS, this local disaster cancelled the South by Southwest music festival that the city was set to host during March 13-22; and, WHEREAS, community gatherings of 2, 10 or 250 people or more anywhere in Austin- Travis County have been prohibited by Orders adopted by the City of Austin and Travis County to slow the transmission of COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, SXSW’s absence and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will undoubtedly impact the Austin economy and negatively affect the many music-related industry small businesses, venues, and local musicians who rely on SXSW and the music nightlife economy for their subsistence; and, WHEREAS, the issues raised by the cancellation of SXSW and the prohibition of the music nightlife economy will mean that SXSW and the music industry will not inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and as a result music related local and small businesses, gig workers, music venues, service industry workers, musicians, event workers, and other music related workers who depend …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2b Date: April 8, 2020 Subject: Music Disaster Relief Fund Motioned By: Chair, Rick Carney Recommendation The Music Commission supports City Council’s efforts to fund disaster relief, especially Council Member Flannigan’s item 91 (March 26, 2020 agenda) and Council Member Tovo’s item 86 (April 9, 2020 agenda) with the following addendums: Seconded By: Graham Reynolds 1. That additional funds are searched for before using the Live Music Fund. If the Live Music Fund is used, Music Commission support is contingent on replenishing the Live Music Fund. 2. The Music Commission recommends an advisory group be formed to guide the distribution of the disaster relief funds. 3. The Music Commission supports that Chair Rick Carney serve as Chair of 4. The Music Commission recommends that a third party be used to distribute 5. The Music Commission recommends that further stakeholder input be the advisory group. the funds. collected. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission recognizes the urgency in bringing about funding for emergency for musicians and the music industry and for that reason it recommends that available funds from current sources be brought forward. This includes HOT funds previously designated for music. The Music Commission notes that this is a one time use of these funds and the Live Music Working Committee will continue its work in crafting recommendations for a future use of HOT funds. The AMC notes that staff capacity may be at its limits and for that reason we recommend that an outside third party may be needed to quickly establish eligibility criteria for the use of funds. Additionally that outside parties be designated to participate in the funding decision making process that have subject matter expertise in the music industry. Vote For: 8 (Chair - Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne- Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds) Against: Abstain: 0 Absent: Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 3 Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Paul Pinon, Stuart Sullivan 0 1 of 2 2 of 2
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on April 8, 2020 via videoconference. April 8, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:12pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coruna virus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak on New Business item 2: Nakia Reynoso representing Austin Texas Musicians stated he is not in support of Council item 86 as currently written. He does not want to take money from other hospitality industry; he is in support of more stakeholder input to understand immediate needs. Reenie Collins representing Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) asks that input from stakeholders and other organizations such as HAAM be considered. She explains that some musicians are having to face choosing between eating and paying rent or healthcare. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. No action taken. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of and Possible Action on the impact of the Corona virus on the music community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the Corona virus. Commissioner Garcia motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund recommendation. Motion carries 8-0. Chair Carney motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to approve recommendation that the Music Commission supports City Council’s efforts to fund disaster relief, especially Council Member Flannigan’s item 91 (March 26, 2020 agenda) and Council Member Tovo’s item 86 (April 9, 2020 agenda) with the following addendums: 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2020 1. That additional funds are searched for before using the Live Music Fund. If the Live Music Fund is used, Music Commission support is contingent on replenishing the Live Music Fund. 2. The Music Commission recommends an advisory group be formed to guide the distribution of the disaster relief funds. 3. The Music Commission supports that Chair Rick Carney serve as Chair of 4. The Music Commission recommends that a third party …
Special Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Wednesday, April 8, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 8, 2020, 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 7, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 8, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. 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 30 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 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. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2020, 3:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consideration and adoption of recommendations related to the city’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: All) ADJOURNMENT 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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2A(1) Budget Recommendation to Develop LGBTQ-Focused Programs WHEREAS, the City of Austin has recognized in their Strategic Direction the need to inclusively honor and preserve Austin’s unique and diverse history, culture and traditions, and WHEREAS, the adopted Strategic Direction also calls for a regular inventory and evaluation of cultural programming and facilities to identify gaps and opportunities for impacting equity and equality while implementing standardized process for collecting and analyzing demographic participation, and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ community has long advocated for the need for facilities and programs dedicated to the unique aspect of our community’s culture similar to those provided to the African American, Hispanic and Asian American communities, and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission community forum on the City’s 2020 Budget heard requests for more LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends to the City Council that city departments develop LGBTQ focused programming using existing available resources and facilities as well as utilizing community organizations for support and volunteers, and that BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council direct the City Manager to report back to Council on a plan for collecting and reporting on the demographic information on the implementation of such LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year. Date of Approval: April 8, 2020 Record of the vote: Unanimous on an 11-0 vote. Present: Martinez, Gonzales, Baeza, Chavez, Curette, Curry, Dowling, Gonzalez, Hines, Taylor, Wollerson Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 1 of 1
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2A(2) Budget Recommendation to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a plan for focusing resources on the most important priorities known as Austin Strategic Direction 2023, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Direction recognizes the need for a city government that works effectively and collaboratively for all of us and that is equitable, ethical and innovative, and WHEREAS, city staff has asked that City Commissions be cognizant of the limitations that recent state legislation places on the City’s financial resources and include in their recommendations opportunities for departments to increase efficiencies, improve effectiveness and attain more equitable service delivery, and WHEREAS, Austin has a wide variety of community organizations and nonprofits with objectives similar to those in the City’s Strategic Direction, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council direct staff to explore additional opportunities for utilizing community organizations and nonprofits in achieving the outcomes set forth in the Strategic Direction for the benefit of the community as a whole such as, • Coordinating with community nonprofits who can expand existing efforts while offsetting costs through donations and volunteers such as the job fairs provided by AustinUp; • Utilizing city staff to organize volunteers to provide new or expanded services such as peer mentoring in practical skills suggested by participants at the Commission on Seniors community forum; • Working with community organizations to achieve the mental health outcomes identified by participants in the African American Quality of Life community forum; • Working with community organization grant recipients to identify process changes that can maximize resources on service delivery while minimizing overhead as identified by participants in the Asian American Quality of Life community forum; • Assisting community organizations to fill identified gaps in service delivery such as the number of taxpayers who may not be taking advantage of the property tax exemptions authorized by City Council as identified in previous studies such as “Uprooted” and the “Right to Remain” report on the Montopolis Neighborhood; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the outcomes achieved through the efforts of these organizations and volunteers as well as by organizations with whom the City contracts for services to the community be included in reporting on the City’s progress toward reaching our Strategic Direction. Page 1 of 2 Date of …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2A(3) Budget Recommendation to Implement a COVID-19 Cash Transfers Assistance Program WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, Mayor Steve Adler declared a local state of disaster for the City due to concerns related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19); and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, Mayor Steve Adler ordered the closure of restaurants and bars in the city, and limiting gatherings to 10 people; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, Austin-Travis County announced a “shelter-in place” order to help slow the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the pandemic and subsequent enforceable safety measures have disproportionately affected hourly wage workers in the service, retail, hospitality, construction, and food and beverage industries, leading to lost jobs and lack of access to benefits; and WHEREAS, according to the US Census 2018 ACS 5-year Survey, over 153,000 Austinites live in poverty, and the number is expected to grow exponentially due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn; and WHEREAS, economists note that a large percentage of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, which means that not only do residents have to protect their families from a pandemic, they also have to worry about how they are going to pay rent/mortgage, feed their children and keep the lights on for the foreseeable future; and WHEREAS, a stimulus package given by the federal government will only benefit individuals with social security, which means that these proposals would exclude undocumented families, which are some of our most vulnerable residents; and WHEREAS, unemployment benefits do not cover undocumented families, contractors or informal/formal small businesses that may not have unemployment insurance, which further marginalizes low income families that work in the construction industry, service industry, restaurants, hospitality, ride-sharing, housekeeping, and contract their services formally and informally; and WHEREAS, direct cash transfers can help fill in the gap, in addition to Austin Energy not disconnecting utility services, the no evictions order, food distribution, business resources, workforce services and healthcare services offered as a response to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, academics across the country and world have conducted countless studies that draw the same conclusion: cash transfers are cost-effective and have the strongest track record to reduce vulnerability, as well as demonstrating that people judiciously use the cash they receive to meet their needs, rather than spending it on non-essential items; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, research demonstrates that cash transfers protect people’s standards of living during …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday April 8, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curry, Currette, Dowling, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Hines, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – There were no minutes presented for approval 2. NEW BUSINESS a. The commission considered a budget recommendation concerning the development of LGBTQ-focused programs. Commissioner Curry motioned for approval, and Commissioner Dowling offered a second. The commission approved the recommendation with all 11 present voting Yes. b. The commission considered a budget recommendation concerning the utilization of community organizations and non-profits to achieve strategic direction outcomes. Commissioner Curry motioned for approval, and Commissioner Chavez offered a second. The commission approved the recommendation with all 11 present voting Yes. c. The commission considered a budget recommendation concerning the implementation of a COVID-19 cash transfer assistance program. Commissioner Gonzales motioned for approval, and Commissioner Baeza offered a second. The commission approved the recommendation with all 11 present voting Yes. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 3:36 p.m. without objection.
Special Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission APRIL 8, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held April 8, 2020 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 Noon April 7. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 8, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 7. 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 30 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 jesse.rodriguez@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. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2020, 1 PM – 2:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Irfan Syed Michelle Reinhardt CALL TO ORDER David Alexander, Vice Chair Claudia Yanez Dave Floyd Sumit DasGupta Nicole Thompson AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 12, 2020 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Commission discussion and action on the Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit b. Commission discussion and action on the FY21 Budget Recommendations including City Council Vote Tabulation, Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit, Police Video Processing, Remote Meeting Participation, Grant for Technology Opportunities Program, and Residential Technology Study 3. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20200408-002 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: Recommends budget support to maintain the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs), this grant is an essential component to implementation of the COA Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan adopted by Council Resolution No. 20140320-056. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased need for the community’s ability to participate in digital society through GTOPs programs. The Commission recommends program improvements for FY21 include: • Digital Inclusion resource accessibility • Digital Inclusion Ecosystem innovations • Outcome focused alignment In FY20, GTOPs funds available to local Austin nonprofit groups increased to $400,000 and 2020 Awards are underway, with additional COVID-19 digital access funding pathways and awardees depending upon funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING: To include an allocation for GTOPs of $400,000, as approved in FY20 unanimously, in the FY21 City of Austin budget. Date of Approval: April 8, 2020 Record of the vote: Motion to approve GTOPs funding of $400,000 annually made by Commissioner DasGupta, seconded by Gairo passed on a vote of 7- 0. ATTEST: _____________________________________ Jesse Rodriguez Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs City of Austin COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20200408-002 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: Recommends budget support for development of a digital solution for City Council Vote Tabulation (Voting History). This concept was generated from citizen communication delivered in 2019 and aligns with CTTC mission. City Council Resolution No 20190207-031, and recommendation by the Austin Neighborhoods Council also align with this Budget Recommendation. This recommendation will generate the opportunity to: • Leverage Open Data portal for this database of votes • Align with other major Texas cities have vote tabulation systems (e.g. Dallas, San Antonio, and Minneapolis) • Create a searchable voting history The Office of City Clerk believes a new FTE (IT Application Developer) can create a custom in-house system with assistance from the Communications & Technology Mgmt. Dept and managed with existing resources within the Clerks’ Office that will allow individuals to download and/or search the voting history of individual Council Members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING: To include an allocation of $75,400 for an IT Application …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – April 08, 2020 – 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Claudia Yanez ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Michelle Reinhardt ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Sophie Gairo Nehemiah Pitts III Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Dave Floyd Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Claudia Yanez Michelle Reinhardt Irfan Syed CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 12, 2020 Motion to approve the February 12, 2020 minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta, seconded by Commissioner Floyd passed on a vote of 7-0-1 with Commissioner Gairo abstaining. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Commission discussion and action on the Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit The commission decided to reorient the summit around an online format to adapt to the current circumstances. b. Commission discussion and action on the FY21 Budget Recommendations including City Council Vote Tabulation, Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit, Police Video Processing, Remote Meeting Participation, Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Marketing, and Residential Technology Study Motion to recommend the maintenance of a $400,000 per year budget for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program proposed by Commissioner DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Gairo passed on a vote of 7-0. Motion to recommend a $75,400 FTE position for the Clerk’s Office to create and maintain a digitized, tabular Council vote tracking system made by Commissioner Yeatts and seconded by Commissioner DasGupta passed on a vote of 7-0. Motion to recommend $60,000 to support the …
City of Austin FY21 Budget Recommendations Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Commissioner Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) ● GTOPs is an essential component to implementing the COA Digital Inclusion Strategy adopted in 2014 with Council Resolution No. 20140320-056. ● COVID-19 has increased need for Digital Inclusion…. ○ Digital Inclusion resource accessibility ○ Digital Inclusion Ecosystem innovations ○ Outcome focused alignment ● GTOPs budget was doubled last year and 2020 awards have been issued, with additional funding pathways and awardees depending upon funds. CTTC Budget Recommendation: $400,000 (as initially approved for FY-2020) City Council Vote Tabulation ● Citizen Communication originated 2019 inquiry aligned with CTTC mission ● Open data portal enables the capability ● Other major Texas cities have vote tabulation systems ○ (e.g. Dallas City Council & Socrata) ● Meetings with City Clerk Office have confirmed… ○ Goal is a “Database of Votes” ○ Commercial Systems will require customization ○ Additional FTE resources will be required to work on Council voting history ○ Additional FTE resources could also address speaker sign-up and City Hall engagement CTTC Budget Recommendation: $101,858 ----- OR -------- $75,400 1.) IT Database Administrator --------- OR ------------ 2.) IT Application Developer Residential Technology Study ● Current Residential Technology Study provides critical data on the levels of connectedness, device access, and digital literacy in Austin, particularly on our most vulnerable constituents. ● Current Residential Technology Study occurs every (3) years and is slated to take place in 2021, with a purposive sampling taking place this year. ● COVID-19 pandemic dynamics indicate greater frequency than (3) years is required to fairly address widening digital divide. ● Discussions with City Councilmember(s) about education and children being left further behind confirms need to more frequently assessment CTTC Budget Recommendation: $XX,XXX - Specific amount to be calculated with Staff assistance Remote Meeting Participation ● Spring of 2018 CTTC began discussing changes to the COA ordinance on video conferencing for Commission meetings to allow for remote participation ● Summer of 2018 CTTC began to meet with City Clerk’s Office and City Hall IT management to discuss possibilities January of 2019 CTTC submitted a Council Committee Agenda item request ● ○ http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=313283 ● Spring 2019 Council Committee Agenda item reviewed at Audit and Finance Committee meeting with agreement to convene working group with City Clerk’s Office Fall 2019 CTTC pilot effort began with one completed round of testing January/February …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, April 6, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Council Chamber Austin, Texas 78701 District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large AGENDA Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor CALL TO ORDER following topics: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may take action or make recommendations on the a. Consideration and adoption of recommendations related to the city’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: All) ADJOURNMENT 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 Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust at 512-974-2154 or email neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Neal Falgoust at (512) 974-2154.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Renaming and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 9:30am 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement North Oaks Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 11:00am 820 Plaza Dr., Austin, TX 78753 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 PM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 283-714-653 A recording of the meeting will be posted on HACA's website www.hacanet.org/b oard with in two bu siness days after the meeting date CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 20, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02639: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Commissioners during FYE 2019-2020, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Commissioners as reflected within the approved minutes and resolutions Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02642: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Utility Allowance Schedules ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02640: Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02641: Proposed Changes to Benefits and Compensation for Fiscal Year beginning April 01, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02643, authorizing the President and CEO, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of the Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, the Vice President for Assisted housing, and the Vice President of Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation to take any and all necessary actions regarding procurement and contracting, human resources, finance, and program management and operations to ensure the continuity in operations of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin and all subsidiaries during the COVID-10 pandemic and the activation of emergency and disaster declarations issued by city, state or federal officials Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 02644: Award of a contract in an amount not to exceed $187,650 to CVR to provide relocation, implementation and consulting services for the redevelopment of Chalmers Courts West through the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 PM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 283-714-653 A recording of the meeting will be posted on HACA's website www.hacanet.org/board within two business days after the meeting date CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on May 23, 2019 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 090: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Directors during FYE 2019-2020, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Directors as reflected within the approved minutes and resolutions 1. 2. 3. ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 091: Election of new Officers for the Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 PM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 283-714-653 A recording of the meeting will be posted on HACA's website www.hacanet.org/board within two business days after the meeting date CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 26, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00149: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Directors during FYE 2019-2020, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Directors as reflected within the approved minutes and resolutions ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00146: Election of new Officers for the Austin Affordable Housing Corporation Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00150 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Bridge at Turtle Creek Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00151 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for The Henderson on Reinli Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00152 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. participate in the housing tax credit application for The Matador Presentation, Discussion …
AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Annual Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 PM Conference Call 1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 283-714-653 PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 PM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 283-714-653 A recording of the meeting will be posted on HACA's website www.hacanet.org/board within two business days after the meeting date CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 14, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00065: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Directors during FYE 2019-2020, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Directors as reflected within the approved minutes and resolutions ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00064: Election of new Officers for Austin Affordable Housing PFC., Inc. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00066: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide financing for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Bridge at Turtle Creek); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of private activity bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00067: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide financing for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (The Henderson on Reinli); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of private activity bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject 1. 2. …
Planning Commission hearing: March 24, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 31, 2017 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Riverside/Oltorf Combined CASE#: NPA-2017-0021.01 PROJECT NAME: East Riverside/Oltorf FLUM Amendment PC DATE: March 24, 2020 Jan. 28, 2020 Dec. 10, 2019 June 25, 2019 May 28, 2019 April 9, 2019 March 12, 2019 ADDRESS: 4530 E. Ben White Blvd. DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 12.44 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 4530 East Ben White Associates, LLC (Trevor Belton, January 22, 2019 November 27, 2018 October 23, 2018 September 11, 2018 July 24, 2018 June 26, 2018 May 8, 2018 March 27, 2018 February 27, 2018 January 23, 2018 Authorized Signatory) AGENT: Coats Rose (John M. Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Planning & Zoning Department PHONE: (512) 974-2695 EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family & Commercial To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change: 1 NPA-2017-0021.01 Planning Commission hearing: March 24, 2020 Related Zoning Case: C14-2019-0167 From: CS-CO-NP & SF-2-NP To: CS-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 16, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 24, 2020 – (pending) January 28, 2020 – Postponed to March 24, 2020 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant.[J. Thompson- 1st; A. Azar – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [P. Seeger absent]. December 10, 2019 – Postponed to January 28, 2020 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [C. Kenny – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel and P. Howard abent] June 25, 2019 – Indefinitely postponed on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [P. Howard – 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] 11-0 [P. Seeger and J. Shieh absent]. May 28, 2019 – Postponed to June 25, 2019 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [J. Shieh – 1st; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 12 -0 [K. McGraw absent]. April 9, 2019 – Postponed to May 28, 2019 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [J. Thompson -1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [K. McGraw, R. Schneider and P. Seeger absent]. March 12, 2019 – Postponed to April 9, 2019 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [P. Seeger 1st; K. McGraw – 2nd] Vote; 12-0 [A. De Hoyos Hart absent]. January 22, 2019 – Postponed to March 12, 2019 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [J. Schissler – 1st; C. Kenny – …
C14-2019-0167 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0167 – 4530 E. Ben White Blvd DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP and CS-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP ADDRESS: 4530 East Ben White Blvd SITE AREA: 12.44 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 4539 East Ben White Associates LLC (Trevor Belton, Authorized Signatory) AGENT: Coats Rose (John Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request for General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 24, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: April 9, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2019-0167 2 ISSUES This property is located in the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan (Parker Lane) and is currently identified as “commercial” on the future land use map (FLUM). The owner is requesting to change the FLUM to “mixed use” in order to construct a multifamily building. There is an existing neighborhood plan amendment (NPA) associated with this rezoning case (NPA-2017-0021.01). The owner has been working with the neighborhood plan contact team to come to an agreement with them in order to support of the FLUM change and rezoning of the property, see Exhibit C: NPA and Owner Agreement. Most of the items within the agreement will be incorporated into a private restrictive covenant. The only item within their agreement related to this rezoning case is a list of prohibited uses. The property is subject to a previous ordinance from 2000 (ordinance number: 000511-67) which included an extensive list of prohibited uses. The owner and neighborhood contact team have mutually agreed to carry over the following prohibited uses with this rezoning case: Agricultural Sales and Service Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing (of any type) Building Maintenance Services Campground Club or Lodge Commercial Off-Street Parking Communication Service Facilities Community Recreation (private) Community Recreation (public) Construction Sales and Service Convenience Storage Counseling Services Custom Manufacturing Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Employee Recreation (non-profit) Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Funeral Services Indoor Entertainment Indoor Sports and Recreation Kennels Laundry Services Local Utility Services Maintenance and Service Facilities Monument Retail Sales Outdoor Entertainment Outdoor Sports and Recreation Pawn Shop Services Pet Services Residential Treatment Safety Services Scrap and Salvage Theater Transitional Housing Transportation Terminal Vehicle Storage Veterinary Services There are no uses included …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Kate Clark Planning and Zoning Department DATE: March 17, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0110 (6106 E. Oltorf Street) NPA-2019-0021.02 (6101 E. Oltorf) Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to April 14, 2020. The Applicant is still working with neighboring properties on potential access points and has not submitted the requested transportation- related materials for staff to complete their review of the rezoning case.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Kate Clark Planning and Zoning Department DATE: March 17, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0110 (6106 E. Oltorf Street) NPA-2019-0021.02 (6101 E. Oltorf) Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to April 14, 2020. The Applicant is still working with neighboring properties on potential access points and has not submitted the requested transportation- related materials for staff to complete their review of the rezoning case. Attachment: Map of Property
Planning Commission hearing: March 24, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 25, 2019 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2019-0016.01 PROJECT NAME: Shady Lane Mixed Use PC DATE: March 24, 2020 February 25, 2020 January 14, 2020 December 17, 2019 ADDRESS: 914 Shady Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 4.13 acs (Tract 1- 1.72 acres; Tract 2 - 2.41 acres) OWNER/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer AGENT: Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Water & Single Family Base District Zoning Change PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: Higher Density Single Family & Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2019-0098 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 24, 2020 – (pending) To: SF-6-NP & CS-MU-NP 1 NPA-2019-0016.01 Planning Commission hearing: March 24, 2020 February 25, 2020- Postponed to March 24, 2020 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [R. Schneider – 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [J. Shieh absent]. January 14, 2020 – Postponed on the consent agenda to February 25, 2020 at the request of the applicant. [J. Thompson – 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, C. Hempel, C. Llanes-Pulido and P. Seeger absent]. December 17, 2019 – Postponed to January 14, 2020 at the request of staff. [P. Howard – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Anderson, C. Llanes-Pulido, T. Shaw absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Higher Density Single Family on Tract 1 and Neighborhood Mixed Use land use on Tract 2, in lieu of the applicant’s request for Mixed Use on Tract 2. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Higher Density Single Family on Tract 1 because there is single family land use to the north of Boggy Creek and to the west with Civic land use to the south. Higher Density Single Family is appropriate in this location. Staff recommends Neighborhood Mixed Use land use on Tract 2, in lieu of the applicant’s request for Mixed Use because this Tract is across the street from residential and office uses and would provide the opportunity for small-scale, neighborhood-friendly commercial, office and residential uses. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan supports compatible and varied land uses, in addition to neighborhood-scale developments, which staff believes these land uses meet these goals. 2 Planning Commission hearing: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2019-0098 - Shady Lane Mixed Use ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP-NP TO: SF-6-NP (Tract 1) and CS-MU-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 914 Shady Lane SITE AREA: 4.134 Acres (Tract 1: 1.72 Acres; Tract 2: 2.41 Acres) PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP on Tract 1. Staff recommends LR- MU-NP on Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 14, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 6, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2019-0089 2 ISSUES: A petition has been filed in opposition to the proposed rezoning. The petition currently stands at 28.09% of eligible signatures and meets the threshold of a Valid Petition. The subject property is crossed by a section of Boggy Creek and is significantly impacted by the associated floodplain, water quality zones, and City drainage, utility, and access easements. Please see Exhibits C and D – Environmental Exhibit and Valid Petition Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the west side Shady Lane approximately 500 feet south of Airport Boulevard. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence, urban farm, and related structures. Immediately south of the property is Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (formerly Allen Elementary) which is zoned P-NP. Immediately north of Tract 1, in the rear of the property, are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. A SF-3- NP neighborhood extends further northwest to Bolm Road. Tract 2 is also adjacent to SF-3- NP lots, but also adjacent to GR-MU-NP lots that front Shady Lane. GR-MU-NP and GR-NP zoning lots extend north along Shady Lane to Airport Boulevard and are developed with automotive repair and single family uses. Directly across Shady Lane are properties zoned LO-MU-NP and SF-3-NP that are developed with a mix of uses, including art studio, administrative/business offices, and single family residential. Further northeast, across Shady Lane, is a fast food restaurant zoned CS-CO-NP. Southeast of the rezoning property are lots zoned SF-3-NP that face Shady Lane and Glissman Road. West and southwest of the property are lots zoned SF-3-NP developed with single family residential use; further west and southwest of the property are properties zoned CS-MU-CO-NP, LR-MU-NP, P-NP, and SF-3-NP that are developed with a mix …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department FROM: DATE: March 24, 2020 RE: C814-2018-0121 218 South Lamar District 5 Postponement Request by Commission ************************************************************************ A postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case from the March 24, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the April 14, 2020 hearing date.
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET SP-2019-0034C PC DATE: 3/24/2020 7901 W US 290 HWY HEB Grocery Company, LP Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (512) 469-5353 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: HEB 10 ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala (512) 974-2945 or jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: APPLICATION REQUEST: The applicant requests four environmental variances: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of 4 feet (maximum fill 14 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to construct a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to construct a parking area that is not a parking structure on a slope with a Williamson Creek (Suburban), Barton Springs Zone gradient of more than 15 percent. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes an 88,556 SF grocery store with associated utility, detention and water quality, parking, and landscape improvements on a 23-acre site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance requests. The site plan will comply with all other requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT: The applicant proposes an 88,556 SF grocery store on a 23-acre site at the junction of US 290 West and FM 1826. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USES PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 88,556 SF, 0.07% PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R PROPOSED VEHICULAR ACCESS PROPOSED PARKING 32 FT .087:1 US 290 HWY, FM 1826 432 automobile 23.24 acres GR-NP Food Sales, General Retail Sales (General) 330,691 SF, 24.98% HEB 10 Page 2 SP-2019-0034C NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Bike Austin Circle C Neighborhood Assn. Covered Bridge Property Owners Association, Inc. Estates of Loma Vista HOA Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan - COA Liaison Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Oak Hill Trails Association Ridgeview SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources N PHASE II ROAD 17 SP-2019-0034C
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 1 COUNTY: Travis ZAP DATE: Mar. 10, 2020 CASE NO.: C8-2019-0093.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Loyola Multi-Family Subdivision AREA: 20.078 ac. OWNER: Medanjo Partners LTD (Daniel McCormack) AGENT/APPLICANT: Justin Kramer (Kimley-Horn) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 5928 Ed Bluestein Blvd SB WATERSHED: Little Walnut Creek EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU-NP PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily & Parkland DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Loyola Multi-Family Subdivision which will develop a 20.078 ac. previously un-platted tract creating a 1 lot subdivision consisting of 300 multifamily units with private parking and drives with all associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this preliminary plan as it meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 L O Y O LA ZIA Y L E K A L B E C A R L L M I N O O G N A R N I E T S E U L B D E 1 S T 5 Subject Tract ± This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not CASE#: C8-2019-0093.0A LOCATION: ED BLUESTEIN BLVD represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. Base Map This product has been produced by the Development Services Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. LOYOLA MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISION VICINITY MAP NORTH NOT TO SCALE 20.078 ACRES LOT 1, BLOCK A JESSE C. TANNEHILL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 22 CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. NORTH 100 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 0 50 100 200 1" = 100' @ 18X24 31.357 ACRES BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VOL.4343,PG.1233 DRTC N88°01'16"E 1155.68' CONC. MONUMENT FOUND (TXDOT) 4' 6 . 0 6 1 E N A L A L O Y O L O T ' 7 6 5 ± E " 9 6'1 3 ° 1 1 N 15.43' 22.14' 15.16' TBM#8574 1/2" IRF 15' WATERLINE EASEMENT VOL. 9952, PG. 942 OPRTC 15' A.E.T.E. ' 2 1 . 9 3 3 ' E " 9 1 1 2 ° 6 N 0' 6 . 4 7 5 W " 9 6'1 3 ° 1 1 S 3' 1 . …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for March 23, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Certificates of Appropriateness 302‐304 E. 6th Street – Install a second‐story balcony and modify two windows into doors (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting). 114 W. 7th Street – Restore and replace windows on the east elevation. 4000 Avenue C – Construct additions to the rear of the house and the front of the garage (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting). 1105 Castle Court – Construct an accessible ramp on the south elevation. 703 Oakland Avenue – Replace windows, siding, and roof. 1705 Willow Street – Demolish a rear garage; construct an accessory dwelling unit. 3809 W. 35th Street – Exterior maintenance and repairs to the Villa. National Register Historic District permits 311 E. 6th Street – Add a second story on top of the existing building (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting). 1816 W. 11th Street – Construct a 2‐story addition. 1517 Murray Lane – Construct an addition to rear of house, install new roofing and exterior ship lap siding, and replace front porch columns, new entry door. 2902 Oakmont Boulevard – Construct a new carport and rear addition. 92 Rainey Street – Demolish a house and construct a high‐rise building (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting). Demolition permits (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 204 and 206 E. 4th Street 3503 E. 17th Street 601 W. 26th Street 3000 Bonnie Road 1501 Canterbury 1001 Lott Avenue
Economic Prosperity Commission March 18, 2020 6:30pm City Hall, 2nd Floor Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Tam Hawkins- District 9, Holt Lackey- District 10 Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: General The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 10- minutes for each topic a. Presentation from Jazmin Velasquez, Briefing Presentation on 2020 Census Efforts from City of Austin’s Communications and Public Information Office. b. Presentation from Annick Beadudet, from City of Austin’s Transportation Department c. South by Southwest Cancellation impact d. Veteran’s Affairs Study working group e. Land Ordinances/Use working group f. Approve January 2020 meeting minutes. 2. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Land Ordinance from Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 3. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a) Identify topics to discuss at future meetings. Discussion regarding future agenda items including a schedule of topics including issues mentioned during briefings and citizen communication. ADJOURNMENT 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the January 15th, 2020Meeting Minutes • Discussion and Action South Central Waterfront • Presentation by Alan Holt, Planning, Development and Review Department (25 minutes) • Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) • Presentation by Liane Miller and Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department (20 minutes) • Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group • Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group • Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions • Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by • Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the the Design Commission Historic Landmark Commission Urban Transportation Commission Commission Parks and Recreation Board • Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the • Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts • Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 6. Staff Updates • April 2020 Election of Downtown Commission Officers • Discussion 7. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units • • Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives • South Central Waterfront • Wayfinding Initiative Update • Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation • Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission • Shoal Creek Restoration • Palm School Future Recommendations • Emerging Projects • Rezoning and Redevelopment of the Town Lake YMCA • Overview of historic resources • Rainey Street Coalition and Proposed Future Development …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA The commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. (AAQOLAC Bylaws, Article 2. Purpose and Duties) CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items will need to sign up ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Non-agenda related citizen communications will be discussed during this period and will be limited to the first five speakers. Citizen communications on agenda related items will be allowed after an item’s presentation has been made. Each citizen wishing to speak will be given three minutes to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meeting on February 18, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports 1. AARC Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup Budget timeline/process Budget recommendations b. Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioner Stanton) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Masterplan 2. Update on the AARC Bridge 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards and Update on upcoming Equity Mini- Grant application and timeline 4. Asian language access to proposed Land Development Code revisions Translated in Chinese (simplified) and Vietnamese 3. STAFF BRIEFING 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Parks and Recreation Department Budget review b. Status of the Immigrant Affairs position in the Equity Office c. Coronavirus update A flyer on coronavirus from APH is available in English, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Vietnamese, Arabic, Urdu and Korean. Please be aware of the publish date on all printed materials as information can change. a. Discussion and possible action to provide a letter of support to utilize the Contract Management At Risk (CMAR) process for the next phase of Asian American Resource Center construction. (supported by the AARC Oversight Workgroup b. Discussion and possible action to support the amendment to the Parks and Recreation Department contract with Meals on Wheels and More to provide meals for the Senior Program at the Asian American Resource Center (AARC). Supported by the AARC Oversight Workgroup and reviewed …
