AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, MINUTES APPROVED OCTOBER 11, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Regular Meeting, Monday, September 13, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 11 commissioners. Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez- Pacheco were absent. Commission Members in Attendance: Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. Commission Members Absent: Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Kristen Hassen 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, August 9, 2021, and Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 11 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Briefing on Expiration of Eviction Moratorium by representatives Laura La Fuentes and Nefertiti Jackmon, Austin Public Health, and Molly Jensen, executive director, the Austin Tenants Council, 3. OLD BUSINESS: a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin b. Monthly Reporting of Data c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs e. Placement Partner Transfer Agreement f. Shelter Space Issues Working Group No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. g. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Creation of a Committee Related to the City’s No Kill Policy and Amend the Commission’s Bylaws Accordingly Commissioner Neuhaus moved to form a committee to sustain and advance No Kill in Austin. Commissioner Clinton seconded …
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, September 13, 2021. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Jessica Cohen (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen, Board Members Absent: Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) City Staff Absent: Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four 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.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval August 9, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for August 9, 2021, Board member Richard Smith seconds on a 10-0-1 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained for Items C-1, C-2); APPROVED MINUTES FOR August 9, 2021. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items C-1, E-1 and E-2 applicant requests to withdraw C. SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0008 Leah M. Bojo for The Standard at Austin, LLC 715 W. 23rd Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PART1; PART2; PART3; PART4; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 6 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for a total of six (6) signs to all be illuminated, five (5) LED illuminated wall signs and one (1) internally illuminated cabinet …
September 13, 2021 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 13th, 2021, at the Austin Central Library Special Events Center, 710 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78701. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:43pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Cody Cowan speaks in support of Live Music Fund. Patrick Buchta speaks in support of Live Music Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on August 2, and Special Called Meeting on August 20, 2021. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds to approve minutes. Motion carries 9-0. a. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Event Program, Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, and third party considerations. Vice-chair Patterson motions to move up item 2b, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 9-0. Vice-chair Patterson motions to form working group to develop guidelines /recommendations around criteria for 3rd party for Live Music Fund and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 6-3-0. For: Chair Mahone, Vice-chair Patterson, Commissioners Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Strickland. 3 against: Commissioners Reynolds, Pike, Rosenthal. Commissioners Gould, Strickland, Chair Mahone, and Vice-chair Patterson will participate in the working group. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and its feasibility to administer the Live Music Fund (LMF). No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. Commissioner Reynolds motions to move item to next meeting, Vice-chair Patterson seconds. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021 d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding zoning for Austin Opera House, following presentation by Richard Weiss. Commissioner Reynolds motions for vote of support, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 7-0-2. For: Commissioners Rosenthal, Reynolds, Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Pike, and Strickland. Abstain: Chair Mahone and Vice-chair Patterson. b. Discussion and Possible Action on COVID precautions at …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES September 10, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Deborah Trejo Maria M. Villarreal Speakers will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: Program Into the Civil Rights Office. A. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act B. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. D. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to designate September 13 to 20, 2021 as Disability Voter Registration Week in Austin. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action regarding American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services and participation for people with disabilities during City Council meetings and press conferences, COVID-19 announcements, and other videos. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM: CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPLOYMENT Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Public Scoping Meeting September 9, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Online, via Zoom (https://bit.ly/2Vsm9gY) A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken. Board Liaison: Ammie Calderon or Steve Khanoyan (512) 530-6605 or (312) 723-2619
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on presented draft maps; Discussion on public forum structure; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 1, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum structure & protocols B. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Communications Working Group 2. Public Forums Working Group 3. Finance Subcommittee 4. Final Report Subcommittee 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation of map from the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition B. Presentation of draft map by George Korbel, ICRC mapping specialist C. Discussion of draft map presented by Korbel D. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 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.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with nine members present. Commissioner Lands joined at 6:07 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined virtually at 6:30 p.m. 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. Fred Lewis addressed the commission on behalf of the NAACP and Hispanic Coalition about the need to follow the City Charter during the mapping process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 25, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 25, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process with mapping specialist 1. Presentation on city demographic data Korbel presented his methodology for the mapping process using Census numbers. 2. Individual commissioner conversations Korbel discussed why one-on-one input from commissioners was helpful during the mapping process. Chair Puentes shared the details for signing up for the optional, recorded one-on-one meetings scheduled Sept. 9-12, 2021. B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Discussion of calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the addition of two public meeting dates for the county precinct forums. On Vice Chair Gonzalez’s motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 county precinct public forum dates. 2. Discussion on better way to integrate and address questions asked by public at public forums Commissioner Hardin shared suggestions for how to structure the second round of public forums and address questions from the public. C. …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – September 8, 2021 – 6:30 PM City Hall - Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta David Alexander, Vice Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 14, 2021 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Autonomy Institute Fellow Presentation on Physics Informed Neural Networks (Jeff DeCoux, Autonomy Institute Fellow) 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. City of Austin Strategic Outcomes Review (Commission discussion and possible action) b. Digital Inclusion Week 2021 Planning (Commission discussion and possible action) 4. 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 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 Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2021, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 16, 2021 meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Discussion on Child Care Subsidies – Guest: Nicole Robinson, Director of Child Care Contracts, Workforce Solutions Capital Area b. Community Engagement Work Group updates- Community experiences navigating child care systems c. Policy Work Group updates i. City Economic Prosperity Commission exploring concerns about child care ii. City Council approved Inclusion of child care as requested use in competitive real estate processes and in lease, acquisition, or redevelopment of City property iii. Child Care Regulations translated Listed Family Home Standards into Spanish iv. Digital Inclusion and Early Childhood b. Winter Storm Review Task Force final report update- Aletha Huston c. ECC topics to take to Joint Inclusion Committee 3. STAFF UPDATES a. COVID-19 updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Census data trends 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 Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov.
From: Sent: To: Subject: Betsy Greenberg Monday, September 6, 2021 9:30 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Draft redistricting maps > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I hope you will make sure that electronic copies of the draft maps are posted to the commission website. Thank you! Betsy Greenberg CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Pete Gilcrease Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:56 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners District Mapping Suggestions - D9 - Hyde Park (From Friends of Hyde Park President) HPBoundaries2.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm the president of Friends of Hyde Park. Friends of Hyde Park is currently the largest neighborhood association in our neighborhood with over 500 members. Friends of Hyde Park is not aligned with the Austin Neighborhoods Council (ANC). Hyde Park is made up of approximately 70% renters with a diverse background, including a large number of students that attend the University of Texas. This type of representation is almost completely absent in ANC aligned neighborhood associations. Unfortunately, because of the way the initial district lines were drawn, which didn't fully follow the charter guidance on socio economic grouping, there's a very small group of mainly wealthy older white property owners that dominate the representation for Hyde Park at the city council level. The majority of the people that live within Hyde Park have almost no representation because of this. I'd like to propose a change to the redistricting maps to ensure that Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods in central Austin receive better representation in the future. According to the latest population numbers by district, District 4 lost population and needs to incorporate more people into the district. I'd suggest, if it is compatible with the goals of building a minority opportunity district, incorporating the north part of Hyde Park, known as North Hyde Park, into District 4. North Hyde Park is the area north of 45th St and is more similar to the North Loop and Highland neighborhoods that are part of District 4 than neighborhoods to the south of it. Despite how ANC aligned neighborhood associations characterize it, North Hyde Park is a completely separate neighborhood with different housing types, different history, and a different diversity of people than the original Hyde Park neighborhood that's south of 45th St. An example of this cultural and historical split can be seen in Ridgetop Elementary School, located in North Hyde Park, that has a large percentage of hispanic children, and the school that Hyde Park feeds into, Lee Elementary, has a mainly white population. The reason that North Hyde Park has the name Hyde Park in it is because it was annexed as a way for the people …
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Beth McCormick Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12:45 PM HPD ICRC Commissioners Redistricting *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I live in Dist. 7 ‐ we need to keep the boundries of the district the same as much as possible after considering the growth. In drawing districts, it is important to have populations that are very similar values in the same district. The majority of Dist. 7 are family friendly homes with family activities. Tall buildings should be downtown where they are and attract a certain population. Donna Beth McCormick ‐ Allandale neighborhood former president and board member CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Current Plan Suggested alternative A VTD and a Precinct are essentially equivalent terms I refer to the existing redistricting plan as the current plan and the one we are discussing here as an alternative 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 2 The redistricting starts with a large movement of population from District 6 (the most overpopulated district) into 10 and 7. Precincts 343, 234 and parts of precincts 232, moved from current district 6 to alternative district 10. Then precinct 246 and 267 are moved from Current 10 to alternative 7. 6 10 7 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 3 Move from precinct 325 and part of 206 from current district 1 to alternative district 9. Precinct 206 was split and in the alternative plan is made whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 5 These 2 vtds (118 and 130) as well as part of 113 are moved from current district I to alternative 4. In doing so former split vtd 113 is made whole. 2 remains the same 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 6 VTD 340 moved from 5 to 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 7 37 blocks from VTD 307 (pop. 407) and 10 blocks from VTD 364 (pop. 53) moved into District 10 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 8 Parts of VTDs 274 and 214 were added to 9 combined and made precincts whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 9 One whole VTD (422) and part of split precinct (433) were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 10 One whole VTD (422) and three partial were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 11 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 12 Compare current district 9 with alternative district 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 13 Move 428 from current district 7 into alternative district 4 Move from 1 into 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 14 Compare current district I and alternative district 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 15 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 16 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 17 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 18 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 19
ECC Member Questions for Workforce Solutions Capital Area 9/8/2021 1. Is there an ongoing mechanism to confidentially track family satisfaction with the Workforce Solutions processes? If so, can we review the data/information? If not, is this currently in future plans? 2. What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.) from families? 3. What role can the City of Austin play in improving the family interaction with Workforce Solutions? 4. What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.) from child care providers and community organizations working with families? 5. What mechanisms are in place or can be created to use feedback (from families, providers, and community organizations) to identify when challenges and concerns raised are not only impacting individual families, but are more widespread and systemic? 6. Does Workforce Solutions believe that systemic process change is needed to better serve families? If not, what would it take to create that felt need? If there is agreement that systemic process change is needed, what are the plans to do so? a. Who is involved in the design? b. What funding is available? c. What is the timing? 8. What is the easiest click path to access the online application, aside from someone sending a parent/client a direct link? 9. What training is required for intake staff who manage and process applications and support clients through this process? How is this training funded? Are City of Austin funds utilized for that at all, or could they be? 10. Are the parenting virtual series provided in Spanish? 7.
ARPA Funding Recommendations from Success By 6 Early & UWATX City of Austin approved $11 million for the following recommendations. Recommendation Child care fund for Workforce program grads to mitigate benefits cliff Increase Continuity of Care funding UWATX Pre-K Partnerships Hub to expand access to public Pre-K Expand/sustain family/home-based child care networks Plan and pilot non traditional hours child care system Plan and implement shared services alliance Expand wage supplements and tuition support to recruit and retain qualified early childhood educators Cost of living increase for Ready Families Collaborative programs Family Connects Program expansion by 2,000 births per year and program evaluation DVISD- Expand access to Pre-K4 for those who do not meet state income eligibility but cannot afford Pre-K 4 tuition AISD 1- Full day care for Pre-K 3 (highest option total = $4,125,000) AISD 2- Expand 2-Gen Families as Partners Program Scale United Way’s ConnectATX free navigation service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3-year total amounts requested Recommendation Link $4,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,200,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $250,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $3,540,000 Family Connects Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 DVISD Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,375,000 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $429,150 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $550,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care 14 15 16 Expand 2-Gen United Way workforce development program for young parents with low income in middle skill job training Improve school-age child care in Austin- Youth Program Quality Instrument to assess 36 sites and make site improvement plans Embed Americorps VISTA early literacy and math tutors in out of school time programs $300,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $250,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $625,000 $20,519,150
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 8, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Gordon, Alvarez, Huston, Hedrick, Conlin, and Schennum Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, and Cindy Gamez CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – No citizen communication 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 16, 2021, meeting – Member Hedrick moved to approve the minutes. Member Conlin seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of 7-0 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Discussion on Child Care Subsidies – Guest: Nicole Robinson, Director of Child Care Contracts, Workforce Solutions Capital Area Early Childhood Council (ECC) members asked Nicole Robinson questions based on both oral (at City of Austin ECC meeting) and written community feedback about the child care subsidy system and services by Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Feedback pointed to the need for increased funding to expand the subsidy program and to reengineer the process by which parents interact with Workforce Solutions (WFS). A list of the questions ECC members prepared to ask WFS is included as a backup document for this meeting on the ECC website. Question 1 - Is there an ongoing mechanism to confidentially track family satisfaction with the Workforce Solutions processes? If so, can we review the data/information? WFS tracks customer feedback from the website and the communications team sends daily communications to the child care or workforce team, as is relevant. There is also a monthly report about compiled about the comments and questions WFS receives. WFS has explored doing more direct parent surveys. In the past they have had low response rates to parent surveys. WFS can extract childcare pieces from the monthly feedback reports and share them with ECC members. Question 2 - What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback from families on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.)? Robinson expressed appreciation for the feedback from parents and future customers that ECC shared with WFS. At the monthly provider meetings, WFS shares out the email address that parents can use to connect with WFS with concerns and inquiries. Parents are encouraged to reach out via email or phone so that the relevant unit can follow up. Parents can also provide feedback on the …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting September 7th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF August 18th, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Taxicab Franchise Transfer Presenters: Jacob Culberson B. Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy Presentation Presenters: Nina Rinaldi 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby C. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler D. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton E. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas F. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion 4. Future Agenda Items 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
