Versión en español a continuación. College Student Commission Meeting 01/22/2021 College Student Commission Meeting to be held 01/22/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (01/21/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the College Student Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 978-6864 or dionte.mcclendon@austintexas.gov no later than noon, 01/21/2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to dionte.mcclendon@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del College Student Commission FECHA de la reunion (01/22/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (01/21/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-6864 or dionte.mcclendon@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el …
1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number #20210122-3b College Food Insecurity Grant Program WHEREAS, the City of Austin College Student Commission has been established and authorized to advise members of the Austin City Council on topics that affect college students here in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin both historically and in present time continues to have a young college student population that is greater than or equal to approximately 100,000+ students; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group was created by the College Student Commission to form productive solutions to combating food insecurity across college campuses in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group has been informed and guided by partnerships with experts on this pressing matter, such as representatives from the Central Texas Food Bank, wherein we have explored a variety of potential local solutions; and WHEREAS, the food security needs of each Austin college are unique, and the available services at each campus are at varying levels of development and financial support; and WHEREAS, the development of a city grant program would allow for targeted investment in tailored community-based solutions that build on preexisting university programming and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a study conducted in March 2020 by The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, which surveyed “38,602 students attending 54 colleges and universities in 26 states,” found that as a result of the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19, “rates of food insecurity among students ranged from 42% to 56% at two-year institutions and from 33% to 42% at four-year institutions;1” and 1 Goldrick-Rab, S., Coca, V., Welton, C. R., Dahl, S., & Magnelia, S. (n.d.). #REALCOLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC : NEW EVIDENCE ON BASIC NEEDS INSECURITY AND STUDENT WELL-BEING (Study conducted by the Hope Center and Believe in Students). https://hope4college.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hopecenter_RealCollegeDuringthePandemic_Reupload.pdf 2 WHEREAS, the University of Texas’s food pantry, UT Outpost,2 has found that 1 in 4 students do not know where their next meal is coming from; and WHEREAS, another 2020 study conducted by Swipe Out Hunger and Chegg identified connections between food insecurity and decline in academic performance, as 35% of surveyed students said that “hunger has impacted their ability to study at some point,” and 34% of surveyed students said that “they know someone who has dropped out of college due to difficulties affording food;3” and WHEREAS, this same study found that “more than half of …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN 1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 235-512-981 TO BE HELD AT Via Conference Call Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 17, 2020 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02687: Approval of a Contract Renewal for Communities in Schools to provide service to at-risk HACA students 4. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02688: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take such actions necessary or convenient to amend the Bylaws of South Congress Public Facility Corporation 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02689: Approving the award of a renewal contract for Janitorial and Day Porter Services to M & R Elite Janitorial Solutions 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 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 Finance Report 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 …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE SOUTH CONGRESS PFC 1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 235-512-981 TO BE HELD AT Via Conference Call Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 17, 2020 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00006 by the Board of Directors of South Congress Public Facility Corporation (“PFC”) amending the Bylaws of the PFC Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00007 by the Board of Directors of South Congress Public Facility Corporation (“PFC”) appointing officers of the PFC 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 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 una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no se permiten en este reunion con una arma o …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Program Review Committee Meeting OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:30 AM TO BE HELD Via Conference Call 1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 235-512-981 A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED ON HACA'S WEBSITE WWW.HACANET.ORG/BOARD WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE MEETING DATE The Program Review Committee will meet from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm This Committee's objective is to provide the Board with an opportunity to receive written and oral reports from staff, to review program operations and outcomes, to review agency budgets, and to ensure that programs are meeting HACA's strategic goals. The Program Committee consists of all members of HACA's Board of Commissioners. No votes on any matter shall be taken during Program Review Committee Meetings. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEM: 1. 2. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Committee Minutes Summary for the Program Review Committee Meeting held on June 18, 2020 ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Presentation and Discussion regarding Communities in Schools partnership with HACA to help at-risk students to stay in school and to perform well 3. Overview of HACA’s administration of the Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) rental assistance / eviction prevention programs Update on Austin Affordable Housing Corporation redevelopment and acquisition programs, with a focus on HACA Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties REPORTS: Other staff reports 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 una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no se permiten en este reunion con una arma o pistola. "En virtud de 30.07, Codigo Penal (prevaricacion por titular de la licencia con un arma o pistola abiertamente llevado), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Special Called Meeting January 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held January 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (January 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (January 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs January 21, 2021 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held January 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 20, 2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3306 AND tina.lee@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to tina.lee@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (January 21,2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (January 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3306 AND • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de tina.lee@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00 AM HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO BE HELD JANUARY 21, 2021 WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Wednesday, January 20 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 21 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, January 20 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 21 de enero, 2021 LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 de enero, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo …
Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00 AM This meeting is to consider nominations for the Historic Landmark Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) board. Parties interested in serving on the AEDC board must submit the following by noon on Wednesday, January 20, 2021: • Completed nomination (form posted as backup to this meeting) • Professional headshot • Biography • Current resume Application materials must be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. In the transmittal email, applicants should also register to speak at the meeting to address the committee regarding their interest in and qualifications to serve on the AEDC board. The Preservation Plan Committee will recommend a nominee to the Historic Landmark Commission for consideration at the January 25, 2021 commission meeting.
Austin Economic Development Corporation: Board Nomination The Austin Economic Development Corporation is a public, nonprofit, local corporation that serves Austin as a partner in facilitating holistic and collaborative, public-private initiatives to secure inclusive outcomes that strengthen the values of the city. The corporation is governed by a “blue-ribbon” board consisting of 21 members who are nominated by the City and other external agencies in the community. Each nominating body will be given a description of the subject matter area, qualifications and skill sets for an ideal nominee. The City Council will confirm a single selected candidate by majority vote. Criteria for Nomination(s): 1. Resident of the City of Austin; 2. Individual holds a strong background, understanding and familiarity of the nominating organization and the community the nominating body serves; Individual possess demonstrable skills and experience in the areas of industry, public/private partnerships, infrastructure or transportation, real estate development or construction, urban/regional planning, historic preservation, finance, creative and music industry, minority and women-owned businesses (MWBE), and/or workforce; Individual understands AEDC’s role in functions such as lease administration, transaction support and public development; 3. 4. 5. Capacity for serving roles on a working board instead of a political role: § Three year term; § One board meeting per month; § Committee and/or working group meetings; § Subsequent terms will be three years and while there is no limit to the number of terms served, no member of the Board is allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms. Timeline for Nomination(s): Each nominating body is asked to provide information regarding their final nominee(s) in writing by Friday, January 22, 2021. To officially submit the nomination(s), each nominating entity is asked to provide an official letter addressed to AEDC’s Interim President and CEO, Veronica Briseño, from the President/CEO. The nomination(s) can also be provided in the form of a Resolution from the current President/Chair to the governing body of the nominating entity. The letter or Resolution should properly introduce the official nominee(s) and provide a summary of the process for selecting the nominee(s). The letter or Resolution must be accompanied with the following attachments: 1. Completed nomination form (attached, COA Commissions were provided a different form): 2. Professional headshot and biography; 3. Current resume. * Once approved as a Board Member by the Austin City Council, each will be required to submit financial statements in the same manner as City appointees to Boards …
Austin Economic Development Corporation Stakeholder Update and Discussion on Governance Background Resolutions 20141211-122 and 20170216-040 the Austin City Council directed the City Manager to “deliver a feasibility study” and “bring forward…specific proposals” related to the creation of an economic development entity with the capacity to “create or support development of affordable housing, redevelopment, revitalization and other priority projects and goals of the City.” As staff began working with an external consultant to prepare recommendations and working documents for the creation of an entity, Council provided additional direction to align the development of the economic development entity with the intent and creation of an “Austin Cultural Trust” through resolutions 20180215-082 and 20190808-072. In May of this year, Council further directed the City Manager to expedite a review of existing entities and resources that could be centralized to support the timely execution of recovery efforts that could secure or retain creative culture and community benefits in resolutions 20200521-095 and 20200521-096. The Economic Development Department (EDD) staff and consultant presented recommendations for creation of a holistic economic development entity for discussion during the Council Work Session on August 25th. As outlined in the memo provided with the report to Mayor and Council on July 31, 2020. Through Resolution 20201001-055 Council approved the legal documents needed for the creation of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and simultaneously approved staff’s recommendations to appoint the first six places as an interim board. 2 Public Real Estate Developer As Cities grow to scale, some create a public developer Why? A public developer can… Speed approvals, but with the direct oversight of the City Move at the pace of the market Reduce the burdens of government with new funding sources Own and operate real estate to generate cash Accept charitable donations Accept investment dollars Blend the best of public and private deal-making Generate more money for COA from under-performing real estate Of the 17 cities that participated in the Peer Cities Conference about the strategic use of real estate to accomplish public policy, 100% agreed that the best strategy for doing so was to create an EDC that had real estate powers to advance projects that a municipality could not on its own. 3 Organizational Structure (1): Family of Organizations An autonomous family of organizations is the best solution New Entity: …
Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● AUG 2017 - Established Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group ● APR 2018 - Castillo elected chair ● APR 2018 - Established Cultural Equity WG ● MAY 2018 - Arts Commission Retreat: Cultural Funding Responsiveness Working Group update ● JUN 2018 - Established the Funding Matrix WG ● AUG?? - Staff forwards budget recommendations to Council Prepared by Arts Commission Chair Jaime Castillo 1/21/2021 Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● SEP 2018 - Community speaks about funding issues ● SEP 2018 - Reformed Funding Matrix WG ● late SEP 2018 - Special called Joint Music & Art: CAD & Arts Commission commit to comprehensive review ● early FEB 2018 - Cultural Equity WG meets with Brion Oaks Prepared by Arts Commission Chair Jaime Castillo 1/21/2021 Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● FEB 2019 - Update on Cultural Funding Program Evaluation Process Scope ● MAR? - Contract MJR Associates ● late APR 2019 - Meet MJR Associate at Arts Commission Retreat ● JUN 2019 - Sunset Cultural Equity WG ● JUL 2019 - Town Hall: Equity, Access & Investment in Arts & Culture Prepared by Arts Commission Chair Jaime Castillo 1/21/2021 Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● JUL 2019 - Public Participation Principles, City’s Definition of Equity, Cultural Funding Review Process update: Phase 1 Listening Jun-Sep, Phase 2 Analysis Sep-Oct, Phase 3 Share Oct-Nov, Phase 4 Draft Dec-Jan, Phase 5 Feedback Feb-Mar ● SEP 2019 - Attempted discussion with MJR ● OCT 2019 - Cultural Funding Review Process: Phase 1 Listening Jun-Sep, Phase 2 Feedback Sep-Oct, Phase 3 Refine Oct-Nov, Phase 4 Draft Dec-Jan, Phase 5 Recommendations Feb-Mar Prepared by Arts Commission Chair Jaime Castillo 1/21/2021 Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● JAN 2020 - Joint Arts & AIPP presentation from MJR: Extending the process, interim year & TEMPO hiatus ● late JAN 2020 - Normalizing Equity, Shaping a Vision. A Continuing Community Conversation 1/25: new timeline Phase 3 Refine Jan-Mar, Phase 4 Draft & Vet Apr-Oct, Phase 5 Recommend Nov-Mar from MJR ● JAN 2020 - Recap Joint meeting & community presentation ● FEB 2020 - Cultural Funding Review Process update: Case studies Prepared by Arts Commission Chair Jaime Castillo 1/21/2021 Arts Commission: Cultural Funding Review Timeline ● late FEB 2020 - Organizing Equity, Shaping Mission. A Continuing Community Conversation 2/27 ● COVID ARRIVES ● mid MAR 2020 - …
ENHANCING EQUITY AND ACCESS ACROSS EDD HOT TAX FUNDED CULTURAL PROGRAMMING MEGHAN WELLS, MANAGER, CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION Goal Building off of the progress of the Cultural Funding Review Process, EDD will emerge with a consistent and replicable approach to executing & evaluating HOT tax funded program policy, practice and community engagement, focused on community members Leading with a Racial Equity Lens in the Economic Development Department City goal of achieving a point at which race is no longer a predictor of quality of life outcomes. The Equity Office helps normalize, organize, and operational race‐forward efforts across city departments In Strategic Direction 2023, “Equity” is not a separate effort, but infused throughout Ensure that we are not further “othering,” marginalizing, or displacing through good intentions Commit together to continue this work throughout all of CAD’s programs to broaden and deepen community access to City investment in the arts and remove barriers to participation "These challenges … require a reckoning with the racial disparities that exist in every corner of life in this city. We have to recover, but shame on us if we rebuild systems as inequitable as before. Let us embrace the remarkable gift it is to have so much undecided and up in the air. Let’s celebrate the opportunity born of the necessity to rebuild. Let’s commit to be guided by a search to deliver justice. Let’s join in a DISRUPTIVE RECOVERY, seizing the moment rebuild in a just and equitable way." - Mayor Steve Adler, State of City, August 5, 2020 Historic Cultural Funding Data gathered from past and current contractors shows an acute disparity in the distribution of funds. In FY20 alone, Black cultural contractors account for 5% of total dollars awarded and other BIPOC contractors account for only 20%. White cultural contractors account of the majority for funds awarded at 54%. This inequitable distribution of City funds, if not corrected, would further exacerbate the economic crisis facing many of the City's most vulnerable cultural contractors. Cultural Funding Review Process Listen Refine Recommend Feedback Draft & Vet What We Have Heard Disconnected & Diverging Views Vision & Leadership Effectiveness in the Grantmaking Process Role of the Commission The Meaning of “Diversity” and “Equity” C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Organizational Characteristics: Internal Change City‐Wide Priorities: Civic Change Accountability: Capacity …
Cultural Arts Fund – December 2020 Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department January 21, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Cultural Arts Fund FY20 – FY21 Cultural Arts Fund Beginning Balance 1,758,364 (1,459,886) 2019-20 2020-21 Actual Actua l 25,000 25,000 30,000 30,000 13,320,708 9,304,634 2,728,189 185,879 17,790 701,994 91,162 56,336 849,492 Revenue Interes t Total Revenue Transfers In Other Funds October Novem ber Decem ber Total-to-Date C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held January 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 19, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (20 de enero de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (19 de enero de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
RESOLUTION NO. 20200917-017 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council adopts the City's Legislative Program for the 87 th Texas Legislative Session as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. ADOPTED: September 17,2020 ATTEST:?1/ / J U Jannette S. Goodall City Clerk Page 1 of 1 Placeholder: City of Austin skyline CITY OF AUSTIN 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 87TH LEGISLATURE MAYOR & COUNCIL Message fronn the Mayor: The City of Austin looks forward to working with the 87th Legislature to best meet the needs and concerns of Austin residents. In this program you will find the City of Austin's 2021 State Legislative Agenda approved by our City Council. The result of an inclusive process, we believe that this agenda best represents the needs and concerns of Austin residents. It is our intent that this agenda guide our city staff, in coordination with our strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents. We look forward to working together on policies that make Texas, and Texas cities, greater. Mayor Steve Adler Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Sabino "Pio" Renteria, District 3 Greg Casar, District 4 Ann Kitchen, District 5 Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Leslie Pool, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Kathie Tovo, District 9 Alison Alter, District 10 City Manager Spencer Cronk PLACEHOLDER: COUNCIL PICTURE 11Page PLACEHOLDER: GRAPHIC ABOUT AUSTIN AUSTIN AT A GLANCE 21Pa<re2-1 PLACEHOLDER: TEXAS CAPITOL GENERAL LEGISLATIVE PRINCIPLES The City of Austin's 87th State Legislative Agenda reflects the City's priorities for efficient and cost-effective government services that foster Austin's prosperity, sustainability, and safety. The City of Austin supports legislation that enhances City services, reduces the cost of providing services, prioritizes a prosperous business climate, and improves the quality of life for its residents. The City of Austin opposes legislation that strips Austin residents of their right to self-governance, increases taxpayer costs for City services that residents rely on, undermines the principle of home rule, negatively affects the City's financial ability to act in the best interest of its residents, or imposes on Austin taxpayers the burden of paying for State mandates or collecting revenues for the State. To that end, the City has adopted certain legislative priorities and authorizes the City Manager and the City's professional Intergovernmental Relations team to protect interests critical to preserving the principle …
ALLEGRO PARMER 4001 W. PARMER LN AUSTIN, TX 78727 SP-2019-0170C Kristy Nguyen Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • 3.97 acres (gross site area) • Full Purpose • Desired Development Zone • Walnut Creek (Suburban classification) • Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features • Current code regulations apply 2 SP-2019-0170C Allegro Parmer Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone N 3 VARIANCE REQUEST - To allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) 4 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) 5 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) …the Land Use Commission may grant a variance after determining that: • 1: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. • Staff determination: Yes. The property is within a commercial subdivision, surrounded by similar development and zoning. Additionally, a majority of the site is within the critical water quality zone and has been extensively disturbed through previously permitted development to construct a parking lot and a water quality and detention pond. Without a variance to LDC 25-8-261, the applicant is deprived of the privilege to redevelop this property such that the property would likely remain in its existing condition as an unutilized parking lot. 6 PROPERTY LOCATION CWQZ 7 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) …the Land Use Commission may grant a variance after determining that: • 2a: The variance is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance: • Staff determination: Yes. The uplands of the property are confined to existing easements that serve the commercial subdivision. Furthermore, a majority of the site (approximately 2.7 ac of 3.97 ac) is within a critical water quality zone. For these reasons, options to develop the site are infeasible without necessitating a variance to LDC 25-8-261. Additionally, previously permitted development within the inner half of the critical water quality zone, including the undersized water quality and detention pond, will be decommissioned and restored to City Standard Specification 609.S. The proposed water quality and detention pond will be located further away from the creek centerline and outside of the inner half of the critical water quality zone, providing greater overall …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: 01/20/21 Allegro Parmer, SP-2019-0170C Michele Rogerson Lynch LOCATION: 4001 W. Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist, Sr., Development Services Department, 512-974-3035, Kristy.Nguyen@austintexas.gov Walnut Creek, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in a critical water quality zone Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. 1) Fully dismantle the existing water quality and detention pond, including pond appurtenances and underdrains, and provide restoration in accordance to the City’s 609.S standards and specifications; 2) Clean up debris and trash along the portion of Yett Branch creek located at the southern property boundary of the commercial subdivision; and 3) Design the fire lane turnaround within the CWQZ in accordance with ECM 1.6.7 to reduce pollutant load and impervious cover. Staff Findings of Fact and Exhibits Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Allegro Parmer, SP-2019-0170C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: LDC 25-8-261 to allow development within a critical water quality zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The property is within a commercial subdivision, surrounded by similar The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes development and zoning. Additionally, a majority of the site is within the critical water quality zone and has been extensively disturbed through previously permitted development to construct a parking lot and a water quality and detention pond. Without a variance to LDC 25-8-261, the applicant is deprived of the privilege to redevelop this property such that the property would likely remain in its existing condition as an unutilized parking lot. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The uplands of the property are confined to existing easements that serve the commercial subdivision. Furthermore, a majority of the site (approximately 2.7 ac of 3.97 ac) is within a …
