Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2021 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular MEETING MINUTES (April 09, 2021) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting via video conference on April 09, 2021 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the April 09, 2021 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:30pm Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Emily Shryock, Kathryn Broadwater, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Robin Orlowski, Deborah Trejo ABSENT: Commissioners: Gene Brooks, Taurean Burt, Joey Gidseg Staff in Attendance: David Ondich ADA Program Administrator Lee Nguyen ADA Program HR Specialist, Co Staff Liaison MCPD in person. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Emily Shryock made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No citizen communication took place during the April 9, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. Chair Jonathan Franks moved item 3A a presentation up on the agenda. For a summary of the item please see item 3A. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and action: Elections to Select MCPD 2021 Officers –Full Committee Staff Liaison facilitated the election process, and Jonathan Franks self-nominated for Chair. Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Diane Kearns-Osterweil to nominate Jonathan Franks for MCPD Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. Robin Orlowski nominated Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice Chair Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to nominate Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice-Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo. The motion passed 6-0. To view the discussion and election process in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities – Commissioner Orlowski and Chair Franks Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to adopt the resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo and passed 6-0. To view the discussion in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2B. 2C. Discussion …
City of Austin Disability Quality of Life Study May 14, 2021 Agenda Introductions Project Team Overview of PCG Previous Projects 4-5 3 6 7 8 9-13 14-16 17-18 19-20 21-22 23 Project Roles and Expectations Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose Data Collection Power Analysis Timeline Next Steps and Questions Contact information www.publicconsultinggroup.com 2 Welcome and Introductions 3 Introductions – Who’s Here Today Brittani Trujillo Project Manager Heather Fladmark Project Management Support Cristina Cruz Stakeholder Engagement Lead Mark Noyes Data Analysis Lead www.publicconsultinggroup.com 4 Introductions – Project Team www.publicconsultinggroup.com 5 Overview of PCG • Founded in 1986, PCG is headquartered in Boston, MA and employs more than 2,500 professionals in 60 offices • Management consulting to assist public sector agencies better serve their targeted populations • Five Practice Areas • Human Services • Health • Education • Technology Consulting • Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) www.publicconsultinggroup.com 6 Previous Projects Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Arizona Department of Economic Security, Refugee Resettlement Program Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority www.publicconsultinggroup.com 7 Roles and Expectations Public Consulting Group (PCG) • Survey development and administration • Stakeholder engagement/outreach • Final report City of Austin • Contract Management • Review of PCG deliverables • Coordination and oversight of project Mayors Committee • Collaboration on project • Advisory role www.publicconsultinggroup.com 8 Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose 9 Quality of Life Study Aspects of Quality of Life Supports equality of individuals • Self- determination • Inclusion • Empowerment Considers social determinants of health Understands the difference between equality vs. equity Identifies current conditions and impressions of the community www.publicconsultinggroup.com 10 Social Determinants of Health Defined as "conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of life outcomes risks" (Healthy People 2020). Economic Stability Social and Community Context Education Access and Quality Person Neighborhood & Built Environment Health Care Access and Quality www.publicconsultinggroup.com 11 Equality vs. Equity www.publicconsultinggroup.com 12 Key Considerations • Identify Austin’s strengths and assets • Ensure a variety of voices and perspectives are heard, for example: Individuals using and not using services • Varying disabilities • • Different economic circumstances • Intersection of multiple identities- race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, more • Use the results to celebrate the strengths and shape a strategic plan for improvement www.publicconsultinggroup.com 13 Data Collection 14 Quantitative Data Collection Define and Describe the …
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM: HOUSING Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 12, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@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 a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 13 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 13 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el miercoles 12 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission May 13, 2021 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Wednesday, May 12 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-497-0966 or Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jeff.Vice@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 la Reunión del Electric Utility Commission FECHA de la reunion (13 de Mayo 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (12 de mayo antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-497-0966 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el …
Item 14 EUC Report re Council Action May 13, 2021 Item below recommended by EUC April 19; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (4/22) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground Inc. (MBE), for 301 W. 20th – Duct Bank WR project in the amount of $542,120 plus a $54,212 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $596,332. 3. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc D/B/A Pike Electric LLC, for continued substation installation, repair, and maintenance services, for an increase in the amount of $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 4. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc, to provide continued transmission and distribution electrical services, for an increase in the amount of $4,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $93,000,000. 5. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., D/B/A Hi-Line Utility Supply Co, LLC aka Power Supply, for substation capacitor banks, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. 6. (5/6) [Purchasing - Multi-Dept; AE’s portion approximately $9M] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. 7. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Gruene Environmental Companies LLC D/B/A Gruene Environmental Construction LP, to provide spill response, cleanup and restoration services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 8. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc., for pressure treated wood poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,700,000. 9. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., to continue providing Tableau products and software including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $330,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,051,000. 1
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, for continued purchase of web-based load profiling software, licenses, maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $3,947,000 and to extend the term by six years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,002,814. (Note: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $312,804 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: March 31, 2016 – Council approved the original contract, item 36, on an 9-0 vote with Council Member Zimmerman abstaining and Mayor Adler absent. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to Paula Barriffe, at 512-322-6118 or Paula.Barriffe@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 10, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will increase the authorization allowing Austin Energy to include additional meter volume seen due to growth in Austin and continue the use of automation software for demand response and load profiling software services. The load profiling services allow Austin Energy business customers to monitor their 15 minutes, daily, and monthly energy usage over the internet through a secure website and mobile applications. The service is a convenient and user-friendly means by which customers can identify wasteful energy practices, troubleshoot mechanical system maintenance issues, and verify improved conservation measures as well as correlations of energy use with business customers. The continuation of these services supports customer satisfaction for Austin Energy as it provides direct services/benefits to over 29,000 commercial and industrial customers; enables transparency and availability of accurate information; provides customers with access to expanded programs and offerings, including those offered by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas; and provides essential data used for Austin Energy operations and demand response customer settlements. Schneider holds copyright and trade secret rights to its proprietary software, licenses, and maintenance and support. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 12, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@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 a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 13 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 13 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el miercoles 12 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board May 13, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance May 12, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 13 de mayo, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación el 12 de mayo, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 12 de mayo. Se …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board May 13, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance May 12, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 13 de mayo, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación el 12 de mayo, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 12 de mayo. Se …
2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment Process Presented by 2021 IPMC Committee May 2021 Purpose of Presentation To provide an overview of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment process and share major proposed changes BACKGROUND The City of Austin will adopt the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2021 IPMC updates from the current 2015 IPMC Austin Code Department established an internal amendment committee to draft proposed amendments to the code Purpose of proposed changes is to ensure public safety and maintain consistency with other city codes 2021 Code Adoption Timeline Primary goal The proposed amendments aim to ensure public safety when unsafe or hazardous conditions are found on a property by requiring: • Action plan for repairs from property owner Definition Action Plan: A written plan that identifies the repairs that are needed, the timeline needed for repairs, alternative methods of compliance, if necessary, and the projected finish date of the repairs. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 111.1.3 Structure Unsafe for Human Occupancy A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. If the code official finds a structure unsafe, the owner of the property shall provide an action plan for repairs to the code official within two days of notice. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 504.3 Plumbing system hazards Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, back siphonage, improper installation, deterioration, or damage or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. If the code official finds a structure unsafe, the owner of the property shall provide an action plan for repairs to the code official within two days of notice. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 505.4 Water heating facilities A water heating facility must be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Recommendation Number: 20210513-03a: Support of Academia Cuahutli WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli demonstrably continues the deep, intense, and intergenerational support for the ESB-MACC as a partner in fulfilling its mission, and by protecting and supporting our beloved community with the same deep commitment that enabled the construction of the ESB-MACC in the first place, helping to make it a true incubator for future artisans, artists, writers, and community activists for culture and the arts; and WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (originated by Nuestro Grupo, community- based volunteers) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with curriculum focused on indigeneity, social justice, social history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise of the ESB-MACC; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli was instituted as an integral part of the ESB-MACC and promotes its mission further to instill in our children and their families a deep appreciation for the arts, social justice, and in action projects to preserve and develop our cultural resources, focusing on the ESB-MACC and other Latino cultural arts institutions; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through an Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills ESB- MACC’s mission of collaborative engagement by involving personnel and students from all participating entities into a holistic team which advances the mission of the ESB-MACC and all engaged parties; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents, by providing a learning and supportive environment for education, social, and economic needs through the expansion of the parental involvement enterprise, including the extensive COVID-related assistance extended to Latino families in Austin; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission and collaborates with the ESB-MACC, including continuing its scheduled program on a remote basis during the COVID-19, including participating in ESB- MACC events; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by responding to the social and economic needs of parents and secured over $70,000 in direct financial support for them through the COVID-19 crisis when many parents suffered unemployment and illness; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by directly assisting students and parents with remote learning of regular AISD …
Palm District Planning Initiative ESB-MACC Advisory Board May 13, 2021 Content Project Background Study Area Project Scope Project Team How to Get Involved Project Background Engage stakeholders and the public to develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin that includes: Palm School Palm Park Convention Center Waller Creek Red River Cultural District ESB-Mexican American Cultural Center Proposed Mexican American Heritage Corridor And more…. 4 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 5 Recent Planning History Waller Creek Master Plan (2010) Downtown Austin Plan (2011) Imagine Austin (2012) Waller Creek Design Plan (2012) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018) Project Connect Vision (2019) Brush Square Master Plan (2019) UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019) Convention Center Master Plan (2013) (2015) Downtown Austin Wayfinding Update (2020) Master Plan (2013) Urban Land Institute Study of IH 35 Convention Center Master Plan (2020) …and more 6 Study Area 8 History of Study Area Long, layered history Palm School dates back to the 1890s Palm District originally part of East Austin Mexican-Americans, African- Americans and German Immigrants called Palm district home 9 PICA 21043 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Historic Connection To East Austin 10 CO3746 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Sir Swante Palm School 11 Sir Swante Palm School 12 waterloogreenway.org Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 13 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 14 PICA 04088 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Waller Creek 15 Waller Creek Tunnel 16 waterloogreenway.org Waterloo Greenway/Waterloo Park 17 texasfreeways.com I-35 18 texasfreeways.com I-35 19 texasfreeways.com I-35 20 I-35 21 statesman.com: Photo Credit, Jay Jannier Project Connect and Downtown Transit Station 22 Neil Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center 23 Brush Square/O. Henry Museum 24 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) 25 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 26 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 27 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 28 Sixth Street Historic and Entertainment District 29 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Red River Cultural District 30 Innovation District 31 KXAN.com m o c . N A X K Mexican …
