Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT KLM Innaugural Celebration Monday, March 28, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Austin-Bergstrom International Aiprort Gate 1 A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken. For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Economic Development Department 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required at To jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. participation. register, contact remote Pantel Jesús for CALL TO ORDER – 1:00 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Framework for Retreat Conversation b. Review Role of the Arts Commission and Arts Commission Goals c. Communication Guidelines a. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Recommendations b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Equity Working Group c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cultural Arts Funding Revised Update Guideline Release and Community Engagement/Feedback Process 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss the Vision for Austin’s Creative Community and Creative Economy b. Discuss Roadmap 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT – 4:00 PM 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 Jesús Pantel at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-9315, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Pantel at 512-974-9315.
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220327-3.a Seconded By: Commissioner Jaime Castillo Date: 3-27-2022 Subject: Arts Commission FY23 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two Full Time Employees (FTE) for the Economic Development and the Cultural Arts Division in the FY23 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two additional full time employees (FTE) in the FY23 budget for Economic Development Department (EDD). One FTE will be a Business Process Specialist for EDD to support the department’s divisions that manage HOT funds. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/ Consultant for the Cultural Arts Division. Rationale: The Economic Development Department is launching HOT funded programs in three different divisions. The successful rollout and execution of these programs will require coordination, monitoring, data collection and ongoing review. It will also require robust and coordinated community outreach and engagement. A Business Process Specialist will provide critical support in program integration and execution across all three divisions. Members of the Arts Community, especially those from historically underrepresented and underfunded groups, are facing continuing financial challenges such as housing, affordable creative spaces, low incomes and access to opportunity and growth. Cultural Arts Division (CAD) programs provide opportunities to alleviate some of the challenges. The information is complex and dense. New applicants usually require assistance in determining their eligibility and meeting milestones throughout the process. CAD administrators conduct Information Sessions and Open Office Hours to provide applicant assistance. Invitations depend on channels that reach existing applicants or potential applicants that are already knowledgeable about the programs. A Community Engagement Specialist (or Consultant) will provide the communication and outreach skills needed to inform and assist potential applicants. Thus, relieving CAD administrators of these additional tasks to focus on their primary job functions. The Community Engagement Specialist will also bring additional strategies to address equitable access to EDD programs. Vote For: Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Chair 1 of 2 6-0 none none Commissioner Celina Zisman, Vice Chair Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Amy Mok Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick van Dyke Attest: Jesus Pantel, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Economic Development Department 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in‐person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required at To jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512‐974‐9315. participation. register, contact remote Pantel Jesús for CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Amy Mok Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 1:05 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Framework for Retreat Conversation b. Review Role of the Arts Commission and Arts Commission Goals c. Communication Guidelines a. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Recommendations To put forward a recommendation for two Full Time Equivalents, a Business Process Consultant through the Economic Development Department for the Cultural Arts Division’s use, and a Community Engagement Specialist for the Economic Development Department. Motioned: Flores Approved 6-0, Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent Seconded: Castillo b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Equity Working Group Update Equity Action Working Group members listed. The public community members were: Alka Bhanot; Miriam Conner; Celia Hughes; Stephanie Lang; Daniel Llanes; Monica Maldonado; Roshan Manjunath; Rassin Mcintosh; Pamela Owens; Lilia Raquel Rosas; Mueni Rudd; Rock Shum Guideline Release and Community Engagement/Feedback Process 4. NEW BUSINESS c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cultural Arts Funding Revised a. Discuss the Vision for Austin’s Creative Community and Creative Economy b. Discuss Roadmap 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Emergency funding for former Community Initiatives recipients Cultural Funding Review Guidelines Report from Equity Working Group 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:52 PM 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 Jesús Pantel at the Economic Development Department, at 512‐974‐9315, for additional information; TTY users …
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Open House Details at https://www.speakupaustin.org/aus-ea Wednesday, March 26, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, TX 78719 For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken.
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Open House Details at https://www.speakupaustin.org/aus-ea Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, TX 78719 For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, March 25, 2022 – 10:30 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register 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. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Budget request for FY 2023 A. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446 or Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, March 25, 2022 – 10:30 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Budget request for FY2022-23 • Overview of phase 2 of the preservation planning process • Discussion of focused community engagement in phase 1 • Members were supportive of the resolution as edited by Commissioner Valenzuela MOTION: Approve the draft budget recommendation with edits and recommend that it be presented to the full Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, March 28, by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 2-0. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
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Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MARCH 25, 2022 AT 3PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin (Chair) Pete Cervantes, St. Edwards University (Co-Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Justin Parker, Austin Community College Isaiah Smith, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University Ethan Tobias, St. Edwards University Edwin Bautista, University of Texas at Austin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMISSION UPDATES The commission’s staff liaison and commission leadership will have the opportunity to share any pertinent announcements relevant to Commission business. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Speaker - Texas Civic Impact Council Overview of TCIC’s initiative to facilitate community input in Project Connect. b. Speaker – Mike McHone (University Area Partners) Discussion of the history of the University Neighborhood Overlay and considerations for revisions 3. OLD BUSINESS c. Working Group – Housing Update from the Housing Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student housing access, security, and affordability, with consideration of possible action on revising the University Neighborhood Overlay. a. Working Group – Mental Health & Accessibility Discussion of issues related to mental health services, accessibility, and disability issues on Austin-area college campuses, including consideration of possible action with regards to remote access. d. Working Group – Transportation Update from the Transportation Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student transportation, with consideration of possible action. e. Working Group – Campus Civic Life Update from the Campus Civic Life Working Group on actions taken to research …
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public 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 February 17, 2022 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02741: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Commissioners during FYE 2022, 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 resolution ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02742: Amendment to HACA Bylaws regarding Public Communication Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02743: Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02744 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Center Ridge Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) facilitate the supplemental financing, and (ii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02745 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Tech Ridge Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) facilitate the supplemental financing, and (ii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 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, …
Historic Landmark Commission Community Interest Announcement Walking Tour of Permitting and Development Center Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Please contact Historic Preservation Office with any questions. Amber Allen preservation@austintexas.gov 512-974-3393
Commission for Women Community Interest Announcement Women’s Bureau United States Department of Labor Building Connections: Women’s Bureaus and Women’s Commissions Tuesday, March 24, 2022 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT (Texas) By videoconference To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-connections-womens-bureau-and-womens-commissions- tickets-291403494697 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Juanita Martinez, at (512) 974-3261 or by email at Juanita.Martinez@austintexas.gov.
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) March 23rd, 2022 at 3:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards & Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX Regular Commission Meeting Agenda Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (March 22 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the Equity Office’s Commission Liaison, Jeremy Garza, at (512) 978-1797 or jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov, no later than noon March 22 at 12pm/Noon. The information required is the speaker’s 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). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Rebecca Austin Alternate: Vanessa Bissereth Comission for Seniors: Emily Nicola Amy Temperley Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please email Jeremy Garza at Jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov or call at (512) 987-1797. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from January 28th 2022 b. Minutes from February 23rd, 2022 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Staff Presentation from Haley Galliano of American Gateways. a. FY21-22/FY22-23 Budget Process i. Discussion of FY22-23 Proposed Budget ii. Report from individual Commission representatives and budget workgroups on determining recommendations for the FY22-23 Proposed Budget: 1. Safe and affordable housing and …
OUR WORK IN 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee WHO ARE WE? Serving the Austin community for over 30 years - since 1987 Originally known as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) 501(C)(3) non-profit Providing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education WHAT DO WE DO?... Legal Representation ● Survivors of crime & family violence ● Asylum ● DACA ● Family-based Immigration ● Deportation defense Pro Se representation ● Translations ● Legal orientation at detention centers & Immigration Court ● Coordination of pro bono representation Outreach ● Legal clinics & workshops ● Community education for immigrant community & service providers 15,000+ We empowered over 15,000 individuals with legal information and services in 2021 - in 23 counties and four federal detention centers $800,000+ Over $800,000 worth of volunteer and pro bono attorney hours leveraged to assist our clients Mrs. S lives in Austin with her husband and young daughter. Originally from Iraq, Mrs. S is a legal resident and petitioned for her husband’s residency with American Gateways’ help. During the application process, Mrs. S worked seven days a week to avoid seeking public benefits, fearful that receiving benefits would negatively affect her husband’s pending case. Her husband, an electronic and electrical engineer by trade, was unable to legally work while his case was pending. American Gateways aided Mrs. S and her husband in navigating the restrictive Trump-era public charge rule; her husband was the first-named plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the implementation of the rule. The new administration’s reversal of the public charge rule created a path for Mrs. S and her family. Now, her husband has his legal permanent residency. ASYLUM CLINICS FOR AFGHAN EVACUEES Central Texas anticipates welcoming over 1,000 Afghan evacuees in 2022, many whom will need legal support filing for asylum. In partnership with local non-profits, American Gateways will be offering free asylum clinics to Afghan families in 2022. A past asylum clinic, pre-COVID TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) CLINICS In the fall 2021, we partnered with Casa Marianella to offer a Temporary Protected Status clinic for Haitians DACA CLINICS FOR DREAMers We have been offering virtual DACA clinics for eligible applicants. Our DACA renewal clinics pre-COVID. OUTREACH TO AUSTIN COMMUNITY DURING OUR 2021 CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN… ❏ 40 new individuals received legal representation, including 18 in removal proceedings, most of whom are asylum-seekers ❏ We continued legal representation for 140 individuals, including 88 in removal …
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JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON AFFORDABILITY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005a Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Affordability Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFORDABILITY VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in affordability that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐3A‐2: Safe & Affordable Housing Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cvi: Rental and Utility Early Childhood Council, Recommendation Number 20220309‐3a: Maintain Early Childhood Assistance for Older Adults Funding Legal Services Funding Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d2: Increase in Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Commission, Recommendation 20220322‐3aii: Expanding Funding for Immigrant Legal Services Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation 20220328‐004c6: Immigrant Legal Services Page 1 of 7 LGBTQ+ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220328‐3A‐2: SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHEREAS, the City of Austin has used tax supported bond proceeds to incentivize the development of affordable housing and has entered into contracts with selected developers to achieve this purpose; and WHEREAS, the developer contracts create additional obligations on developers regarding tenant selection and rental rates; and WHEREAS, there is a public interest in ensuring that the resulting affordable housing be equally available to all those qualified on an income basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income; and WHEREAS, access to affordable housing also means that residents must be able to live there free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income; and WHEREAS, public comments at town hall meetings have indicated a perception that the City’s affordable housing efforts have not adequately addressed diversity, inclusion and respect for all. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that: …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET RECCOMENDATION ON RESILIENCY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005b Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Resilience Motioned By: Vincent Cobalis Seconded By: Rebecca Austen JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR RESILIENCE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee endorses the following recommendation from the Winter Storm Review Task Force, that addresses critical issues in resiliency that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), Recommendation Number 20220323‐005b: Winter Storm Review Task Force Recommendations RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005b: WINTER STORM REVIEW TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Austin and State of Texas experienced a severe winter storm in February, 2021 that had far‐reaching impacts to communities; and WHEREAS, the City Council commissioned the Winter Storm Review Task Force (“Task Force”) via Council Resolution 20210325‐067, to conduct public listening sessions and produce a report documenting the community feedback; and Page 1 of 2 VOTE WHEREAS, the Task Force included representation from most of the commissions that participate in the Joint Inclusion Committee; and WHEREAS, the final report published by the Task Force on July 30, 2021 documented findings and recommendations based on community feedback across the following categories: Communications Transparency of Information Loss of Community Trust Failure and Breakdown of the Electric Grid Water, Food and Essential Supplies Lack of Accountability and Services Infrastructure Breakdown and Failures Access to Shelter/Lodging Role of Nonprofits, Community Organizations and Neighborhood Groups Need for Mental Health Resources; and WHEREAS, while the winter storm affected the entire City, the report highlighted many areas where vulnerable or underserved communities represented by the JIC (including Black and Brown residents, seniors, families with young children, people with disabilities, non‐English speaking residents, people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, unhoused people, and others) experienced higher levels of trauma, had less access to resources, and experienced greater or longer term impacts from the effects of the winter storm; and WHEREAS, the report cited numerous recommendations to improve resiliency and responsiveness for future severe weather events or other crises; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the items …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ACCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005c Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Access Motioned By: Raul Alvarez Seconded By: Amy Temperely JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in access that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Immigrant Affairs Office Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d1: Development of Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d4: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Dual Language Summer Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for Two‐Generation Bilingual Early Childhood Programs African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220329‐001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for AIS Parent Support Specialists Page 1 of 9 COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION 20220307‐2d1: DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS OFFICE WHEREAS, we heard from the community an appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and a recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required; and WHEREAS, an immigrant affairs office would help ensure the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met; and WHEREAS, Austin has a large and diverse immigrant community, with varying needs and varying degrees of involvement in city government. Those most impacted are largely unseen, whether because of language barriers, cultural concerns, or concerns related to immigration status. This office will be able to reach out to the community so that their voices can be heard; and WHEREAS, immigrant communities have been most affected by the pandemic and the ongoing energy and utility crises, and having an immigrant affairs office helps ensure the communities are not only reached but best served, which helps the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin funded one full time position within the Equity Office to work in immigrant affairs; and WHEREAS, there is a large, diverse immigrant …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ENGAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005d Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Engagement Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on engagement that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Ci: Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist Older Adults in Austin Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cii: Quality of Life Study of Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c2: Community Engagement & Outreach FTE for Cultural Arts Division Program African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐002: Workforce Development and Economic Empowerment Page 1 of 6 RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Ci: AGE FRIENDLY AUSTIN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST COMMISSION ON SENIORS Recommendation Fund an FTE to serve as Community Engagement Specialist to support implementation of the Austin Age Friendly Action Plan. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission on Seniors recommends funding an Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist. The Community Engagement Specialist will support the Age‐Friendly Program Coordinator with day‐to‐day operations including, but not limited to, implementing the Age Friendly Austin Communication and Community Engagement Plan, supporting internal and external aging partners, and engaging in strategic planning efforts. Duties would include promoting Age‐Friendly programs and services at local recreation centers, faith‐ based centers, and older adult facilities; facilitating trainings related to age‐friendly practices; strengthening community partnerships; analyzing community data; and developing educational materials, including an asset map of programs and services. The Commission on Seniors is dedicated to improving equity in programs and services for older adults. To help achieve this goal the Communications and Outreach Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Age Friendly Austin program and older adults, with emphasis on increasing communication and engagement with People of Color, LGBTQIA persons, low‐income communities and other underrepresented or vulnerable older adults. Background and Rationale: Austin has one of the fastest growing populations of both “seniors (aged 65 and older) and “pre‐ seniors …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005e Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Public Safety Motioned By: Amy Temperely Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on public safety that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Public Safety Recommendations African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐003: Austin Police Office of Community Liaison Page 1 of 5 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302‐002d: PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, sexual violence is an issue that disproportionately impacts female‐identifying individuals, and women and girls are particularly vulnerable to and impacted by sexual violence; and WHEREAS, survivors of sexual violence face many barriers to accessing resources and safety, including fear of criminal justice systems, the lack of a financial safety net, religious and cultural barriers, fear of deportation, lack of awareness or knowledge of the legal system, lack of adequate childcare services, and lack of low‐cost housing options; and WHEREAS, as proven by both national and state data, sexual assault is still vastly under‐ reported, under‐investigated by law enforcement, and under‐prosecuted; and WHEREAS, sexual assault survivors benefit from and are entitled to wraparound services in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and it is widely understood that access to resources such as counseling, legal services, housing, and basic needs improves outcomes for survivors including healing and recovery, as well as enables them to participate in the investigation and prosecution of their case should they wish to; and WHEREAS, in the 2021 Mid‐Year Recommendations Report, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force called for resources earmarked for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence, …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON HEALTH RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005f Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements ‐ Recommendations for Health Motioned By: Amanda Afifi Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in health that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cviii: Permanent Community Health Workers Strategy Plan for Serving Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Women Experiencing African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐004: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (African American & Youth) Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐02d: Recommendations for Homelessness Mental Health Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 2022032‐3aiv: Expand Funding for Mental Health Supports for Hispanic/Latino Community Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c5: Mental Health Services LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐3A‐3: Continued Funding for Youth LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d3: Fund Refugee Health Screening Clinic Page 1 of 12 COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Cviii: PERMANENT COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS STRATEGY PLAN FOR SERVING OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS Recommendation: The Commission on Seniors recommends the Austin Public Health Homeless Services Division: 1. Transition the current temporary community health worker positions to 9 FTE permanent positions devoted to supporting the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. a. Of the allocated 9FTEs, 2 FTEs should be dedicated to serving the needs of persons 50 and older given the challenges and growth of this population as detailed below. 2. Develop and implement a strategy for serving the needs of older adults experiencing homelessness. Implementation should begin no later than January 1, 2023. The plan should: a. Identify the housing, health care, social, and other needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, including disability, long term care, dementia care, and caregiver support and develop programs to meet those needs; b. Ensure coordinated entry appropriately matches older adults with their needs; Include strategies to prevent older adults …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005g Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, the responsibilities of Quality of Life Commissions and all commission members of the Joint Inclusion Committee includes annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, informed recommendations require a knowledge of the current Adopted Budget, as well as departmental plans and performance and input from the communities we serve; and WHEREAS, this process is best served by an established and consistent process from year to year; NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends to City Council that their adopted budget schedule each fiscal year include provisions for Commissions including: Budget Office briefing on the Adopted Budget for Quality of Life Commissions not later than Budget Office briefing on the Proposed Budget process and outlook not later than November Commission recommendations to City departments and City Council not later than March 31 October 31 of each fiscal year. 31 of each fiscal year. of each fiscal year. Budget Office briefing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget within two weeks of the presentation to City Council outlining the status of Commission budget recommendations. Page 1 of 1
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON QUALITY‐OF‐LIFE STUDIES RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005h Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES FOR JIC COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, for the City to prioritize sustainable well‐being for all residents and communities in Austin, there must be regularly scheduled checkpoints that update and identify current quality of life conditions. Some member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee have quality of life studies that need updating. Other member commissions have never had a baseline quality of life study. WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee is charged with making recommendations to Council. Having current quality of life studies will better inform our recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that this recommendation requests an on‐going budget line item that provides funding and resources to intentionally commit the City of Austin to regularly scheduled quality of life surveys and reporting for all member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee. We recommend regularly scheduled updates to those studies that may include ongoing data collection and surveys. We recommend the City of Austin improve data collection and make that data available, so that our Commissions can have access to ongoing demographic and performance data. We recommend that the City collect additional demographic data about people who receive city services, including but not limited to sexual orientation and gender identity. Page 1 of 1
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room, # 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public participation will be allowed in-person or by telephone. The meeting may be viewed online on ATXN2 at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Speakers providing in-person testimony can register to speak either online or in- person prior to the meeting. Following are instructions for registering for Remote Public Communication (formerly “Citizen Communication”): • All interested in speaking remotely during public communication or on an agenda item must register in advance no later than: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by noon. • Call or email the staff liaison at 512-974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, telephone number (must be the same number the speaker will use to call into the meeting), and e-mail address. If speaking on an agenda item, please provide the agenda item number(s) you wish to speak about. • • Once a request to participate has been made to the liaison, the information about how to call into the meeting on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Additional Instructions for Public Speakers, including how to register in person during the thirty minutes prior to when the meeting being begins, are provided at the end of this Agenda. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Betsy Greenberg Donna Beth McCormick Sidney Williams AGENDA Secretary Robin Lerner Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. 1 Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Public Communication (formerly “Citizen Communication”) at the end of this agenda. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this …
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ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Location: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, and Commissioners: Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Michael Lovins, Donna Beth McCormick, Nguyen Stanton, and Sidney Williams were present at City Hall. Commissioners Debra Danburg and Mikki Teneyuca attended via videoconference. Members Absent: Secretary Robin Lerner. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Meredith Mooney, Executive Assistance; Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; Myrna Rios, City Clerk, attended via videoconference. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak Diane Land signed an oath form and spoke on Item 2 on the agenda. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and the open meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m. Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission. 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission during the preliminary hearing. Parties Attending: Complainant Loree Misch appeared by remote connection. Respondent Steve Adler and Respondent’s attorney, Andrew Cates, appeared in person. Complainant Misch and Respondent’s attorney, Cates, made presentations during preliminary hearing and the Commission asked questions of the parties. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Lovins made a motion to dismiss allegations in the …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Location: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, and Commissioners: Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Michael Lovins, Donna Beth McCormick, Nguyen Stanton, and Sidney Williams were present at City Hall. Commissioners Debra Danburg and Mikki Teneyuca attended via videoconference. Members Absent: Secretary Robin Lerner. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Meredith Mooney, Executive Assistance; Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; Myrna Rios, City Clerk, attended via videoconference. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak Diane Land signed an oath form and spoke on Item 2 on the agenda. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and the open meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m. Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission. 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission during the preliminary hearing. Parties Attending: Complainant Loree Misch appeared by remote connection. Respondent Steve Adler and Respondent’s attorney, Andrew Cates, appeared in person. Complainant Misch and Respondent’s attorney, Cates, made presentations during preliminary hearing and the Commission asked questions of the parties. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Lovins made a motion to dismiss allegations in the …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Melanie Alley at melanie.alley@austintexas.gov & 512-974-2679. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Michael Francis Joseph Benigno Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. Approve amended minutes from the December 8, 2021 regular meeting and minutes of the February 23, 2022 regular meeting of the Building and Standards Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: Page 1 Property address: 1614 Suffolk Drive/ Owner: UDTX, LLC Staff Presenter: John Rodriguez Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 1. Case Number: CL 2022-031759 2. Case Number: CL 2022-031771 Property address: 700 W. Applegate/ Owner: 700 AG, Ltd. Staff presenter: Erica Thompson Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure. 3. Case Numbers: CL 2022-031841; CL 2022-031882; CL 2022-031885; and CL 2022-031896 Property address: 8600 N. Lamar Blvd., aka the Palms on Lamar - Buildings A-D. Owner: LIH Lamar Housing Associates, LP Staff presenter: Marisol Valderrama Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: March 23, 2022 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing by delayed broadcast at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Commissioners, Sade Ogunbode, Michael Francis, Joseph Benigno, Edgar Farrera, Edward Selig, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, John Green, and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Pablo Avila and Commissioner Wordy Thompson were absent. Note: Commissioners Farrera, Selig, Mueller, Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Farah Presley, Inspector; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Matthew Noriega, Division Manager; James Adams, Supervisor; Dedric Knox, Supervisor; John Rodriguez, Inspector; Erica Thompson, Inspector; Marisol Valderrama, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Francis for approval of the February 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes and the revised minutes of the December 8, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ogunbode. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION No one appeared at the meeting to provide Public Communication on an item not on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Address 1614 Suffolk Drive Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2022-031759 The property was represented at the hearing by Nicolas Rojas, owner’s designee. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A through 2I. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to adopt staff’s findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt staff’s recommended order for repairs within 45 days. Commissioner Stostad seconded, and the motion carried on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Avila and Commissioner Thompson were absent. Owner UDTX, LLC 1 2. CL 2022-031771 700 W. Applegate Drive 700 AG, Ltd. LIH Lamar Housing Associates, LP 8600 N. Lamar Blvd., Bldgs. A-D (aka the Palms on Lamar) The property was represented at the hearing by Jimmy Harvey. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A – 2J. Commissioner Francis moved to adopt staff’s proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and adopt staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days, seconded by …
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Virtual Meeting Details at https://www.speakupaustin.org/aus-ea Wednesday, March 23, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken.
RMC Monthly Report February 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 103 163 119 122 49 29 20 31 13 13 15 11 2 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 $37,929.98 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 119 97 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage 76 0 Feb RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, February 2022 3054 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 296 173 38 142 152 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan …
Customer Energy Solutions FY22 YTD MW Savings Report As of January 2022 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Load Coop Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.57 0.10 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.97 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.50 6.21 0.56 1.55 7.04 8.00 14.72 38.57 MW To Date 0.74 0.21 0.24 0.07 0.53 0.23 0.59 2.79 0.50 5.89 MW To Date 2.00 2.00 MW To Date 0.05 1.94 0.00 0.27 1.63 1.35 5.89 11.13 Percentage 28% 16% 42% 71% 30% 35% 59% 46% 25% Percentage 31% 0% Percentage 11% 31% 0% 18% 23% 17% 40% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 341,895 376,585 777,783 142,588 208,071 170,301 798,461 461,383 271,585 3,548,651 Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers 1,500,000 1,600,000 2,577,000 200,000 1,000,000 900,000 1,800,000 2,250,000 1,100,000 12,927,000 1,368.66 297.17 396.40 502.47 2,592.36 508.55 1,549.50 1,964.38 1,017.20 10,196.70 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,032 158 170 3,884 46,204 531 1,075 18 31 6,899 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Devices Customers Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 1,403 1,403 78 1,496 0 414 2,783 1,059 5,110 4,771 0 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,499,910 2,000,000 3,499,910 $ $ $ 154,190 485,396 639,586 - - 50,000 $ - - - - 50,000.00 $ - - - $ - 0.00 90 2,533 0 487 4,188 3,285 16,246 26,828 0 MW Goal 62.94 MW To Date 19.02 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 4,188,237 $ 16,476,910 37,024.47 13,073 $ 21.08 41.31 6.60 12.42 56,031 9,415 9837.98 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 80 243 125 14 2 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Installation Trove Eastside 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 2201 Montopolis Dr Installation 1246412 Palms on Lamar 8602 N Lamar Blvd 352.5 812,189 $292,632 Installation 1245134 Chevy Chase Downs 288.1 561,317 $142,886 4 3 3 2504 Huntwick Dr 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6- 10; Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Plenum Redesign & Remediation, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement for remaining 356 out of 476 units. Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum Redesign & Remediation, ECAD incentive HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostat for front office 280 356 240 149 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Program …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION March 22, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. 3. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at 4. (4/7) …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Longhorn Village Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 443 480 212 176 312,686 $422,792.92 $212,640 50% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Longhorn Village is a retirement community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care services. This solar system will offset 16% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 147 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 187 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 218 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,205 trees or 163 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 335,150 vehicle miles or 29 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet these goals, Austin Energy has funded the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Programs, which are designed …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Presbyterian Theological Seminary Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 304 480 146 121 202,238 $249,547.81 $145,920 58% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary prepares students for religious leadership. The Customer is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The school offers a variety of Ministry Masters and Doctorate Degrees. This solar system will offset 72% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 95 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 121 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 141 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,425 trees or 106 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 216,594 vehicle miles or 19 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas Facilities Commission for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6506 Bolm Road, Unit B, Austin, TX 78721, in an amount not to exceed $75,360. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Texas Facilities Commission – Unit B Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 157 480 75.36 62 109,581 $349,390.50 $75,360 21% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Texas Facilities Commission disposes of salvage and surplus personal property from Texas state agencies such as DPA, TXDOT, TCEQ, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. The property is then made available for purchase to the public at a retail store front. This solar system meets 128% of the Customer’s historic needs at this facility, but is designed to meet future energy needs as the Customer expands operations. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 52 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 66 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 77 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 780 trees or 58 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 118,557 vehicle miles or 10 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by …