COVID-19 Spending Framework Economic Recovery • June 9, 2020 1 COVID-19 Spending Framework Small Business Assistance – $17.5M Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance & Recovery (CLEAR) Fund - $16.5M • Grants up to $40,000 for small businesses • Phase One: $10.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $6.5M (Approved; Would also support commercial property owners) • Profile of small businesses in Austin: • There are 40,350 businesses in Austin with fewer than 25 employees. • Collectively, these businesses employ over 320,000 people. • Average 7.6 employees per inquiry for the Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan program Long-Term Lease Stability Fund - $1M • Grants up to $40,000 for landlords that agree to enter into favorable, long-term leases with commercial tenants that deliver community benefits • Intended to preserve community assets in vulnerable communities • City Council passed several resolutions to preserve spaces for the creative sector, locally-owned small businesses, and retailers that provide healthy food in underserved areas 2 COVID-19 Spending Framework Creative Sector Assistance – $7.5M Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund - $1.5M* • Grants of $1,000 to musicians for their immediate emergency needs Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program - $1M * • Grants up to $50,000 to organizations and independent artists facing displacement and difficulty paying rent for their commercial creative spaces Creative Sector Assistance - $5.0 • Grants up to $2,500 for artists, musicians, and other creative-sector independent workers financially impacted by COVID-19 3 COVID-19 Spending Framework Non-Profit Assistance – $6.35M Austin Nonprofit & Civic Health Organization Relief (ANCHOR) Fund - $6.35M • Grants between $10,000 and $20,000 for nonprofits • Phase One: $5.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $350K (Approved) • Phase one funds distributed in the following manner: • Health & Human Services - $2M • Workforce Development & Social/Legal Services - $1.25M • Education - $1.25M • Arts & Culture - $1M • Environment & Animals - $0.5M • Profile of non-profits in Austin: • 4,443 non-profit organizations in Austin • Roughly 21,000 non-profit sector workers 4 COVID-19 Spending Framework Worker and Customer Safety – $2.5M PPE and Business Modification Grants- $1M • Grants for the procurement of personal protective equipment and the modification of businesses to COVID-compliant standards for safe re-opening. Employee Medical Assistance Program - $1.5M • Contract with counseling services provider to expand access for workers dealing with COVID-related mental health …
2020 Corridor Construction Program Artist Pool Recommendations 159 applications reviewed by Jurors and Project Advisors (35% BIPOC) 115 Artists Recommended Race Identification Breakdown: • 48 Artists/Artist Groups self identified as BIPOC (42%) • 44 Artists/Artist Groups self identified as Non-BIPOC (38%) • 23 Artists/Artist Groups have not self identified as either (20%) Gender Identification Breakdown: • 44 Artists/Artist Groups self identified as Female (38%) • 48 Artists/Artist Groups self identified as Male (42%) • 2 Artists/Artist Groups self identified as Gender Fluid (2%) • 21 Artists/Artist Groups have not self identified gender (18%) Lead Applicant First Name Adrian Lead Applicant Last Name Aguilera Artistic Medium MM Corridor Preference 4, 5 Primary Artistic Mediums • 12 Sculpture • 41 Paint • 62 Mixed Media Larry Olaniyi Reynaldo Angel Axioma Stella Christine Luis Lucas Ethan Brent Samson Samara Melissa Rebecca Veronica Loda Akers Akindiya Alaniz Alcala Alesi Angelone Angulo Aoki Azarian Baggett Barboza Barks Borrell Borrelli Ceci Choo Company and Betelhem Makonnen and Alexander Bingham Flash Collective MM MM S MM P MM P P P S P P MM P P MM 3, 4, 6 NS NS 4 6 NS 8 2, 3, 4 1, 8, 9 1, 2, 4 6 5 4, 7 NS 4, 6 NS John Russ Miriam Terrence Essentials Will Hatch Daas Tyson Nicholas Ian Fidencio Emily Rehab Ana Alonso Yareth Liza Virginia Melissa Laurie André Niz Sam Mery Nathan Jean Susannah Rebecca Adreon Ernesto Madeline Rakhee Muzacz Brian Calder Leslie Philippe Blank Canvas LLC Official Science (with Moyo Oyelola) Capitol View Arts (with Ryan Runcie, Tyson Davis, Xavier Alvarado, Adre Fuqua) with Luis R Gutierrez Christensen Connell Conner Cowan Creative Crosby Daas Davis DeBruyne Dippo Duran Eisenhart El Sadek Esteve Llorens Estrada Fernandez Fishbone Fleck Fontenette- Mitchell Frick Fuqua G Gaddis Godigna Collet Gonzales- Nordstrom Graham Haddad Harrell Henry Hernandez Irvine Jain Jonathan Joseph Kamin Kell Klinefelter S S MM P MM MM P P MM MM P P MM MM P MM P MM P MM MM P MM MM M MM MM P MM MM P MM P P MM MM P MM MM S Michael Anthony Mary Jane Clifford García Garza Gillard 6, 7 NS NS 2, 6 NS 3, 4, 6, 7 NS NS NS NS 1, 4, 7 NS 1, 4 1, 2, 4 8, 9 NS 4, 8 6 2 6 4 6 2, 3, 6, 7 NS 4, 7 …
1. North Lamar Boulevard AIPP Corridor Project North Lamar Boulevard is a busy roadway in North Austin that connects commuters to the heart of the city. While segments of this roadway lack safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities, it remains a popular corridor for multiple modes of transportation. North Lamar Blvd is a major transit route and is home to the North Lamar Transit Center, which serves as a hub to several popular bus routes. Historical Context What is now North Lamar Boulevard was once part of State Highway 2, which was a road constructed in the early 1900s that connected Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Fort Worth and Oklahoma. Over the years, this corridor has held multiple titles, but ultimately it was named for Republic of Texas President (1838-41) Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar. Places of the Past: A Vibrant History In the 1900s, North Lamar Boulevard hosted an eclectic entertainment scene. From the old Coxville Zoo to the Chief Drive-In movie theatre, there were plenty of attractions along North Lamar Blvd to keep Austinites entertained at the turn of the century. There were also iconic music venues along this roadway such as the Skyline Club, which boasted performances by Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and Johnny Horton. Also once located along North Lamar Boulevard was the Bullhead Inn of the 1920s and 1930s. Bonnie and Clyde are said to have visited this popular spot, which is now an empty lot a few hundred feet south of Yager Lane. Culture and Arts of Corridor Today, North Lamar Boulevard runs through some of the most culturally diverse communities in the city. One of the roadway’s most popular destinations is its International District, which consists of nearly 70 businesses that share foods and goods from all over the world. Also, not exclusive to the International District, are the many local businesses that line the corridor. In the early 1900’s, North Lamar began as State Highway 2, beginning in Laredo through to Oklahoma. In 1927, TxDOT re-designated as US Hwy 81 as was referred to as “Lower Georgetown Road” because of its connection to north Austin. The North Lamar Corridor has a rich history of dance and live music clubs from the 1930s through 1960’s, as well as drive in movie parks. The North Lamar of today is a cosmopolitan corridor with international residents and small businesses and a multilingual community. Source: Copperfield/Northeast Austin History Project …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov Comprehensive Prospectus Corridor Construction Program Art in Public Places Projects Total Combined Budget: $1.18 million Individual artist budgets per project listed below Project Summary The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission works of art for corridors, sidewalks and right-of- ways throughout Austin. Selected artists will be commissioned to create artwork which innovatively and thoughtfully responds to the space and community of the corridor, as well as to the overall purpose and goals of the Corridor Construction Program. There will be thirteen Art in Public Places commissions funded through the Corridor Construction Program, which is bringing transportation and mobility enhancements along nine corridors covering 50 miles of roadway throughout Austin. Corridors are primary roadways that affect the overall transportation network of a city. Project Background In 2016, Austin voters approved $720 million in bonds for transportation and mobility improvements throughout the city. These approved funds are handled by both regional and local transportation authorities. Through 2024, a dedicated teams of planners, engineers, data analysts, and construction teams will be delivering these improvements for a safer and more mobile Austin. These efforts are guided by Austin City Council’s Contract With Voters. $482 million of the 2016 Mobility Bond has been dedicated to the City of Austin’s Corridor Construction Program. Used for getting around, corridors are destinations for residents and visitors, as well as, home to many businesses and Austinites. The Corridor Construction Program is tasked with development, design, and construction for improvements along nine key Austin corridors. These construction projects are focused on improving mobility, safety, and connectivity for all users—whether driving, walking, biking, or taking public transit. By investing in corridors, the City of Austin seeks to positively affect both mobility and community use of these roadways. By leveraging the Mobility Bond dollars through partnerships and grants, the Corridor Program will provide additional enhancements like pocket green spaces, public artwork, and creative signage. These enhancements offer an opportunity to amplify and celebrate the communities and cultures that already exist in and around the corridors. For further information, about the Contract with the Voters and all the work of the Corridor Mobility Program, please see more information: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Corridor-Mobility- Program/gukj-e8fh/ DRAFT -Corridor Program Comprehensive Prospectus Budgets The funds for these thirteen public art …
Corridor Construction Program Art Pool Selection Process AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2020 CCP Artist Pool History & Opportunities $720 million bond for improvements leads to Contract with the Voters 13 AIPP projects each with own goals crafted with community input Artists contracted to complete community engagement Scale and media of all types Budgets from $40,000- $200,000 with a total of approximately $1.5 million to AIPP GOALS: attract artists in all enrich the dialogue stages of their careers surrounding mobility amplify the existing culture of Austin’s public spaces advance the public’s Increase the quality understanding of of public places enhance experience of pedestrian, car, & artwork bikers CCP Artist Pool Purpose, Usage, Eligibility ❖Provide a streamlined application and selection process for artists interested in being commissioned for public art projects related to the CCP through the City of Austin AIPP Program. ❖The Pool may also be used by CCP for other community driven creative place-keeping projects as needed ❖Inclusion in the CCP Artist Pool does not guarantee an AIPP Commission. ❖Each CCP - AIPP opportunity will have its own Project Team. ❖Artists in the Pool will submit LOI for each opportunity. ❖Artists with lived experience in the corridors are highly encouraged to apply. ❖Social practice artists are highly encouraged to apply. ❖Artists under current City of Austin AIPP contract are eligible to apply. ❖Artists who have not received a public art commission are encouraged to apply. CCP Artist Pool: Jurors & Project Advisors Marsha Dorsey- Outlaw Artist (Houston) Tres Hernandez Associate + BIM Coordinator at TBG Partners (Austin) Karmimadeeborah McMillan Artist (NYC) Kelly Porter AICP Regional Planning Manager Capital Area MPO (Austin) Coka Trevino Artist & Curator (Austin) Project Advisors: Lynn Osgood, Lisa Byrd, Krissie Marty, Jana McCann; AIPP Panel Liaisons: Tammie Rubin, Stephanie Lemmo; AAC Chair: Jaime Castillo COA Staff: Corridor Program Office - Susan Daniels, Kathleen Rubin; AIPP – Sue Lambe, Laura Odegaard, Alex Irrera, Maria-Teresa Bonet CCP Artist Pool Selection Process & Demographics ❖160 applications received (35% BIPOC) ❖Staff reviewed 160 applications for eligibility and advanced 159 to the Jury for review ❖Each juror reviewed 63 applications and scored them "Yes," "No," or "Maybe" by May 27th ❖On May 28th the Jury and Project Advisors received a ranked list of applicants ❖The Selection Meeting took place via Zoom on May 29th ❖Over the course of the meeting, jurors reviewed and voted on all applications ❖In addition to …
STREAMING LIVE ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE AND TWITCH STAY BLACK AND LIVE! A VIRTUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stay Black and Live: A Virtual Juneteenth Celebration Co-hosted by CarverMuseumATX, Six Square, G.E.A.Y.A, and Jump On It Festivities Friday, June 19, 2020 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm The Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center in collaboration with Six Square, Greater East Austin Youth Association, Jump On It, District 1 City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison will host Stay Black and Live: A Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 6:00 pm -10:00 pm. This year’s Juneteenth Committee, with the support of 10,000 Fearless First Responders, will distribute 600 BBQ plates to communities most impacted by COVID-19. Food distribution will begin at 5:30 pm in the Carver Museum parking lot behind Kealing Middle School. This year’s festival will be hosted by NOOK Turner, founder of Jump On It, an organization dedicated to uniting youth and their families. Musical performances will be streamed “tiny desk style” and feature alternative R&B artist Alesia Lani, husband and wife hip-hop duo, Riders Against the Storm, indie R&B singer EimaraL Sol, lyricist Queen Deelah, and homegrown rapper/vocalist Anastasia. Festivities will conclude with spoken word offerings by Ebony Stewart, Faylita Hicks, Stephanie Lang, KB, and Joe Brundidge. An online raffle and auction will be hosted by Six Square’s Executive Director, Pamela Benson Owens, with a portion of the proceeds going to support Greater East Austin Youth Association (G.E.A.Y.A.) who has been organizing the City’s annual Juneteenth festivities for decades. Juneteenth commemorates the formal end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. Colloquially known as “The Black 4th of July,” Juneteenth marks the beginning of an African American journey to create identities outside of enslavement. The Juneteenth Festival is not only a celebration of emancipation and commemoration of a distinctive past, but an opportunity for future generations to learn about our history. In a time when Black communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the global pandemic has laid bare the historic inequalities that have plagued this country from its inception, it is critically important that the fight for Black Lives continues. Stay Black and Live, is a call to action, a celebration of a history and culture that is unapologetic. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter @CarverMuseumATX, @AustinCityParks, @SixSquareATX, …
McKaskle, Anne-Marie From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Castillo, Jaime - BC Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:27 PM McKaskle, Anne-Marie Pantel, Jesus Fw: Juneteenth presentation at Arts Commission meeting? Juneteenth Press Release.pdf; SB_L_Juneteenth_2020_FB_EB.png; SB&L_Junteenth2020 _IG.png Please add the attached PDF and relevant links to the backup. Thank you, Jaime Salvador Castillo From: Malibiran, Regine <Regine.Malibiran@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:18 PM To: Castillo, Jaime ‐ BC <bc‐Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov>; Adams, Carre <Carre.Adams@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Juneteenth presentation at Arts Commission meeting? Hi Jaime, It’s no problem! I know everyone is juggling a lot right now. In that case, I think we’ll have to go with an announcement. I am attaching collateral as well as a press release. I’m also including relevant links below: o RSVP: juneteenthatx.eventbrite.com o Raffle: go.rallyup.com/juneteenthatx o Stream on 6/19: juneteenthatx.com o Social media: @juneteenthatx (IG), @sixsquareatx (IG, FB), @carvermuseumatx (IG, FB) Please let me know if you need anything else from me for the announcement! Best, Regine Malibiran, Marketing Representative and Administrative Specialist Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Office: 512.974.3654 | Mobile: 281.725.4062 From: "Castillo, Jaime ‐ BC" <bc‐Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov> Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 10:10 AM To: "Malibiran, Regine" <Regine.Malibiran@austintexas.gov>, "Adams, Carre" <Carre.Adams@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Juneteenth presentation at Arts Commission meeting? Good morning Regine, 1 I'm sorry, but I got my dates mixed up. I need to finalize my agenda by close of business today 6/11. Hope that doesn't stress you out too much. Regardless, I will mention the Juneteenth celebration at our meeting. At least people will be aware. Thank you, Jaime Salvador Castillo From: Malibiran, Regine <Regine.Malibiran@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:03 PM To: Castillo, Jaime ‐ BC <bc‐Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov>; Adams, Carre <Carre.Adams@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Juneteenth presentation at Arts Commission meeting? Hi Jaime, Thanks so much for reaching out! Let me sync up with the team and we’ll let you know if we’d like to present or just send over collateral for an announcement. Best, Regine Malibiran, Marketing Representative and Administrative Specialist Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Office: 512.974.3654 | Mobile: 281.725.4062 From: "Castillo, Jaime ‐ BC" <bc‐Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov> Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:40 PM To: "Adams, Carre" <Carre.Adams@austintexas.gov> Cc: "Malibiran, Regine" <Regine.Malibiran@austintexas.gov> Subject: Juneteenth presentation at Arts Commission meeting? Good afternoon Carre, The Arts Commission is meeting on Wednesday, 6/17. Would you be interested in promoting the Carver's Juneteenth celebration? We can either give you a 5 minute presentation under Special …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION June 17, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held June 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 16, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@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 Mona Sanchez 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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2020, 10:00-11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joel Sher, Chair Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communications Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Sam Sargent, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner AGENDA Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items they have signed up to speak on in advance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the February 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 3. Project Connect Presentation by David Couch, Capital Metro (10 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 4. APD Downtown Activity Presentation by Commander Ryan Adam, Austin Police Department (10 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 5. Working Groups B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 6. Items from other …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” June17, 2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held June 17, 2020 at 10 am with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, June 16 ,2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 17, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, June 16, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live if this meeting is broadcast live Economic Prosperity Commission June 17, 2020 10 am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Noel, Chair – District 7 Holt Lackey, Vice Chair – District 10 Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Nathan Ryan- District 8. AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from May 2020 Meetings CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS Items: a. Action and Discussion on COVID-19 City of Austin Relief Programs from Council Agenda b. Small Business: Resolution from March 26, 2020 Agenda Item 88 authorizing the creation of a temporary Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program to small businesses. c. Creatives: Resolution from 4/9/2020 Agenda Item 86 related to the use of the Live Music Fund for Emergency Assistance grants for musicians. d. Paycheck Protection Program and …
Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission June 17, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by 12 noon on June 16, 2020. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 17, 2020 Resource Management Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Jamie Mitchell at 512/694-1073 or Jamie.mitchell@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Tuesday June 16th. 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 Jamie.mitchell@austinenergy.com 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 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Jamie Mitchell (512) 694-1073. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Special Called Meeting June 17, 2020 Time: 1:00– 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) AGENDA Leo Dielmann (District 7) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up 24 hours prior to the …
Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision June 17th, 2020 Agenda Goals of this Revision Process Overview & Schedule 01 02 03 04 Equity Tool Next Steps We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃could be catastrophic to life on earth The City’s Commitment to Equity Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community Our Commitment to Climate Equity Climate Change Racial Equity Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces Healthier consumer choices • Health Affordability Accessibility Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race • • • • • • Safety for all at all times No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference Why Equity and Climate? ● Climate change affects everyone, but doesn’t impact all communities equally ● The systems that exploit the environment also exploit people ● Communities of color have wisdom and lived experience ● Designing solutions for those that need them the most will benefit everyone If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice Goals of this Revision 2015 Community Climate Plan Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 130+ actions 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes Goals of this Revision 2019 Climate Policy Directives January May August Process Overview and Schedule A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sections: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Austin Community Climate Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Process Overview and Schedule Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation & Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors Process Overview and Schedule Equity-focused Engagement Equity Tool Evaluating Equity Our strategies must prioritize low income communities and communities of color in these ways: Health — Improving mental and physical health. Affordability — Lowering and stabilizing living costs. Accessibility — Increasing access to opportunities, transportation and a healthy environment. …
Renewable Energy Programs Report May FY20 167 18,285 2030 Solar Goals Green Energy Programs Residential Customers CAP Customers Community Solar Green Choice Residential Customers Commercial Customers 163 1,220 2030 Overall Local Solar 2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited) 375 200 Goal (MW-AC) Customer-Sited Utility Scale In Progress Goal (MW-AC) Rooftop In Progress Community Solar Incentive Programs Month ITD FY Forecast Commercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments) LOI Committed kW-AC $230,000 $2,046,000 $1,196,528 $3,000,000 $155,128 $222,698 $1,000,000 33 Solar 3 FYTD 792 31 FYTD FYTD 5,088 1,884 FYTD 840 14 0 219 1,073 FYTD $0 FYTD 5,406 263 0 820 6,490 FYTD Total 267 Total 90 1,200 40 1,200 NA NA 40 NA NA NA 7,000 5,000 NA NA 12,000 149 5 9,495 433 Reserved Reserved 2,407 2,738 ITD 9,369 307 101 1,073 10,850 ITD ITD 46,867 21,131 1,099 13,458 82,555 ITD $2,832,785 $66,162,852 $3,000,000 $1,198,612 $11,163,188 $2,500,000 $6,143,408 NA 85 83 99 6 Month $20,887 Month 627 248 Month 98 3 0 NA 101 Month $258,174 $200,108 $0 Month 551 107 0 NA 658 Month 921,842 176,377 Current $146,620 67 408 5 747 Total 330 19,505 % Goal 71% % Goal 45% % of FY Forecast 66% 78% 68% 16% NA NA 70% 35% NA NA NA 94% 48% NA 77% 5% NA NA 54% 76% 5% 47% 19 NA NA NA NA NA Pend in g NA NA FY20 Fy19 Fy18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12 FY11 FY10 Total kWh Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIs # of Residential Res Requested Rebate $ Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments) $58,887 Com Capacity kW-ac Monthly Modeling Projected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year) Modeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com $2,425,228 7,397,090 3,335,100 PBI Modeled FY Expenditure 9,042,508 434,574 70,872,494 31,844,753 11,830,000 8,450,000 1,098,219 9,477,082 102,717,248 20,280,000 Residential - Application Status ITD 219 67 NA NA NA NA Applicatio n Pending Work Comp letion NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Pend in g NA NA NA 64 NA NA Pend in g NA NA Final Ins pection Payment App ro val LOI Issued # Residential Commercial LOI Committed $ Residential Residential Commercial PBI Projects Completed # Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Un-Incentivized Solar Total Completed Projects Projects Completed $ Residential Rebates Commercial PBI Paid Commercial CBI Projects Complete kW-AC Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Un-Incentivized …
Special Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee June 17, 2020 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held June 17, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@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 greg.dutton@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 Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee June 17, 2020 at 1pm VIA VIDEOCONFERNCING Patricia Seeger Conor Kenny Awais Azhar Greg Anderson CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ann Denkler Jim Duncan Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Officers. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Chair and Vice-Chair; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report …
Recommendations on Austin Energy Procurement of Utility-Enabled Distributed Solar and Program Design for Hard to Reach Customers June 15, 2020 The Resource Management Commission (Commission) supports Austin Energy’s work to enable expanded distributed solar programs and urges Austin Energy to move forward with implementation without delay. The Commission created an Access to Solar Working Group to develop recommendations for how best to expand access to solar for hard to reach customers who are limited income, renters, live in multifamily housing or are otherwise underserved by existing solar programs. Austin Energy assembled a Utility Enabled Rooftop Solar for Underserved Markets team, which included two members of the Resource Management Commission, to participate in the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) e-Lab Forge workshop on September 16-18, 2019. Following the workshop, these two teams merged and met twice more to develop specific criteria for selecting host sites and program development. These recommendations are the result of consensus from that collective group. The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue an RFP that allows developers to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. The Commission recommends the following criteria related to project selection: ● Minimum qualifications for proposed projects: ○ Ground mount proposals within the City of Austin limits must demonstrate that they are not using land suitable for agriculture. ○ Ground mount systems must demonstrate they are not using land suitable for ○ Developer covers costs from (including) the transformer to the point of generation ○ Require an end of life plan for recycling solar panels and meet any federal housing. requirements. ● Preferred criteria for proposed projects (When proposals are economically competitive Austin Energy will use these criteria to determine highest value.): ○ Plans that demonstrate a greater utilization of local workers compared to non- ○ Rooftop, carport, and other shade structure installations are preferred over local workers are preferred. ground mount ○ Faster development timeline ○ Prefer inclusion of MBE/WBE companies ○ Participating in local workforce development and/or diversity and inclusion ○ Demonstrable policy or approach to reduce systems’ life cycle environmental program impact The Commission recommends the following criteria be used to develop the energy user side of the program, and recognizes that lower cost power purchase agreements will serve to enable programmatic benefits: ● Subscription model ● Enable moderate and limited-income customers to participate without a cost premium to ensure equitable access to community solar programs. ● Ensure that moderate …
PROPOSED FY 21 FUNDING MATRIX JUNE 17, 2020 For discussion only. A special called meeting on June 24, 1‐2:30pm has been scheduled for anyone wishing to share their thoughts. Community members may sign up to speak no later than Noon, June 23 by emailing annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov. Action will be scheduled to take place at a subsequent special called meeting of the Commission prior to July 13 (TBD). Welcome Funding Matrix Guiding Principles FY 20 vs FY 21 Working Group Considerations Proposed Funding Matrix Other Resources for Contractors C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funding Matrix Working Group Guiding Principles Consistent Funding Program Guidelines Consistent & respect the integrity of the Peer Panel process and score Consistent with historic matrix parameters Ensure Funding Process plan be sound, defendable, explainable C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funding Matrix Working Group Guiding Principles - Additional Lead with a racial equity lens Respond to COVID‐19. C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Arts Commission 4 Pillars Cultivate Leadership Ensure and Encourage Equity Foster Collaboration Inspire Evolution C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Applications Received 370 Core 22 CHFP $13,052,347 Total Requested C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funds Available FY 18‐19 Actual FY 19‐20 Estimated (most current) FY 20‐21 Proposed Beginning Balance $3,215,422 2,960,636 ($1,174,141) Revenue Interest Transfers in Other Funds Total Available Funds Program Requirements Total Program Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Adjustment to GAAP Ending Balance $70,152 $50,335 $30,000 $12,639,480 $12,709,480 $8,623,318 $8,673,653 $7,790,403 $7,820,403 $13,001,908 $12,808,430 $12,808,430 ($292,277) ($4,134,777) ($4,988,027) $37,491 $2,960,636 $0 $0 ($1,174,141) ($6,162,168) What it would cost to keep awards at FY 20 levels How much is available? FY 21 Beginning Balance ($1.2M) FY 21 Ending Balance becomes FY 22 Beginning Balance $194,760 Subtract $400,000 to pay the deficit off in 3 years FY 21 Ending Balance ‐ $194,760 ‐ (2.5% Reserve) Add Estimated FY 21 …
We respectfully request that the Arts Commission endorse the letter below, and recommend that City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. June 12, 2020 Dear Arts Commissioners, Thank you, The Undersigned Organizations Dear Mayor and Council Members, Thank you for your diligent and tireless work to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and for your leadership in the economic recovery of our city: from the assistance from the Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program and the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, to the crucial actions being taken to address police brutality and the systemic racism facing Black and other non-white Austinites. We write today to also bring to your attention to Austin’s non-profit cultural arts organizations and our thousands of employees. Our organizations are impacted by the local state of disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are in desperate need of economic relief. Our organizations already operate with limited budgets and many with salaries below the median income level. We request that the Austin City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. These funds will accomplish two major goals: Protect and Promote Austin’s Economic Recovery 11,700 middle to low income jobs, $1.1 billion in economic activity, and $7.8 million in direct municipal tax revenues are generated by non-profit arts and cultural organizations. At least 177 cultural non-profit organizations neither have a physical venue, nor are a part of the Music sector, and are therefore not addressed by other COVID recovery grants. These organizations employ thousands of artists and administrators, and cannot survive without assistance. 1.78% of Austin’s economy is fueled by the creative sector, second in the United States only to the Bay Area. The World Bank and UNESCO have reported that investing in cultural recovery speeds both health and economic recovery outcomes. Protect Austin’s Endangered Cultural Landscape Austin is able to draw and retain both businesses and residents due to our unique cultural identity. But massive cuts in funding, rampant gentrification/increased costs of living, • • • • • • • and now – the overwhelming effects of the COVID19 pandemic threaten to destroy that identity. By bringing together people across economic and social divides, arts are essential to the health …
Please read this: Request to Arts Commission.pdf Then add your name and organization below. Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum Lisa Scheps, Ground Floor Theatre Charlie Lockwood, Texas Folklife Anne Goetzmann Kelley, Motion Media Arts Center Shea Little, Big Medium Jacqui Cross, Co- Founder, Spectrum Theatre Company Dewy Brooks, Board Chair, Austin Creative Alliance Matt Hinsley, Austin Classical Guitar Jean Anne Lauer, Cine Las Americas Michelle Voss, The Contemporary Austin Chris Cowden, Women & Their Work Christine Hoang, Color Arc Productions Rebecca Campbell, Austin Film Society Rupert Reyes, playwright and former artistic director of Teatro Vivo Renelle Bedell, ZACH Theatre Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard, Puerto Rican Cultural Center Shannon Grounds, Shrewd Productions Bonnie Cullum, The VORTEX Anuradha Naimpally, Austin Dance India Rudy Ramirez, Avante Theatre Project and The VORTEX Hanna Huang, Austin Asian American Film Festival Ananyaa Ravi, Indie Meme Org Sally Jacques Blue Lapis Light Michelle Schumann, Austin Chamber Music Center Ann Hume Wilson, KMFA Classical 89.5 Liz Cass, LOLA Diane Thomas, Inspiritus Garden Art Design Animon Jose, Indie Meme Org Patti Neff-Tiven, Ground Floor Theatre Melissa Vogt, The VORTEX Ken Webster, Hyde Park Theatre Shawn Sides, Rude Mechs Jennifer Rose Davis, The Archive Theater Karen Jambon, Different Stages Christina J. Moore, ScriptWorks Kate Taylor, Salvage Vanguard Pallavi Malviya, Indie Meme Org Ann Zarate, Trinity Street Players Norman Blumensaadt, Different Stages Manuel Zarate, HBMG Foundation Ryan Crowder, Penfold Theatre Candyce Rusk, Austin ScriptWorks Jenny Lavery, Theatre en Bloc Alexandra Bassett, Rude Mechs Elizabeth V. Newman, The Filigree Theatre Brian Andrew Cheslik, Deaf Austin Theatre Ron Berry, Fusebox Festival Rachel Steed, Last Act Theatre Company Cortney DeAngelo, The VORTEX Pam Fletcher Friday, freelance costumer and theatre teacher Eanes ISD Michael Meigs, CTXLiveTheatre.com Marshall Smith, First Baptist Church (Trinity Street Players) Connor Hopkins, Trouble Puppet Theater Company Dave Buckman, ColdTowne Theater Steve Williams, Trinity Street Players Lisa Laratta, paper chairs Jennifer Sturley, Past is Prologue Productions JoAnn Carreon Reyes, former executive director of Teatro Vivo Don Miller, Deaf Austin Theatre Hank Schwemmer, member ScriptWorks Mark Pickell, Capital T Theatre Lauren Adams, Fusebox Festival Kalie Kubes, Deaf Austin Theatre Dustin Wills, paper chairs Beth Usher, Chaparral Eurythmy Irina Yakushenok, Austin Russian Theater Company Lara Haddock, Austin Playhouse Katie Moore, Mortified Austin, Paramount Story Wranglers Helen Merino, Gateway Theatre Project Jennifer Cunningham, Motion Media Arts Center CB Goodman, Grackle Jack Productions Jules Buck Jones, MASS Gallery John Mathew Bernal, Chula League Winnie Hsia, Sky …
