JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02A Subject: Support of Hispanic/Latino American Quality of Life Commission Resolution 20200410-003a: COVID-19 Equity in Food and Testing Motioned By: Solis Seconded By: Orlowski Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports Hispanic/Latino American Quality of Life Commission Resolution 20200410-003a: COVID-19 Equity in Food and Testing Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austin, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 1 of 3 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number: 20200410-003a - COVID-19 Equity in Food and Testing WHEREAS, early COVID-19 data around the nation indicates that the coronavirus is disproportionally impacting Latino/Hispanic and African Americans; and WHEREAS, Latino/Hispanic and African American populations are often on the front lines of exposure to the pandemic and less likely to have health insurance and access to transportation, which complicates the ability to seek treatment for illnesses; and WHEREAS, mass loss of employment and financial strain has worsened food and resource insecurity and increased the urgent need for food resources. WHEREAS, the Austin community values equity and ensuring that all our vulnerable communities are protected and sufficiently served NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission urges the Austin City Council to ensure equitable testing of COVID-19 Austin prioritizing the Eastern Crescent by restricting and tailoring funds to specifically service these areas. Equitable testing includes geographic equity in location of testing sites, the use of community health workers to conduct mobile testing and contact tracing, distribution of personal protective equipment to community health workers and other frontline staff, and equitable services in care and recovery from COVID-19. All testing and treatment should incorporate racial and ethnic data collection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission urges the Austin City Council to ensure equitable access to mobile social service and food distribution sites prioritizing the Eastern Crescent by restricting and tailoring funds to specifically service these areas. In the interest of equity as well as public health, food distribution should be decentralized through the use of neighborhood centers and other methods of mobile distribution opposed …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02A Subject: Support of Hispanic/Latino American Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number: (20200410-3a): COVID-19 Minority Small Business Aid Motioned By: Orlowski Seconded By: Austin Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports Hispanic/Latino American Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number: (20200410-3a): COVID-19 Minority Small Business Aid with the addition of support provided in multiple languages including American Sign Language and Braille. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austin, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 1 of 3 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20200410-3a): COVID-19 Minority Small Business Aid WHEREAS, immigrant-owned businesses in 2019 employed 8 million Americans; and WHEREAS, about 3.2 million immigrants ran their own businesses, making up one in every five entrepreneurs in the country; and WHEREAS, in Texas in 2018 there were: 389,455 immigrant entrepreneurs and 635,942 employees at immigrant- owned firms; and WHEREAS, in the Austin Metro Area in 2017 we had 25,037 immigrant entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, local small businesses continue to shape and influence the local economic landscape of our city. Unlike other businesses, many local small Latino minority/women-owned businesses continue to face market and financial barriers and discrimination. People of color continue to earn less than their white counterparts and are routinely subjected to predatory lending and higher interest rates, which impairs their ability to raise traditional capital and financing. Much of these disparities are documented in previous City of Austin disparity study reports; and WHEREAS, to date, there are gaps in the proposed loan programs recommended by the City that do not serve/support many Latino own businesses and/or our immigrant owned businesses; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s purpose is to advise the City of Austin on Latino/Hispanic American quality of life; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission requests that Austin City Council: 1. Expand scopes of work, tasks and deliverables with existing service provider contracts with Trade Associations and Chambers in an effort to expand the City’s efforts to support local small businesses, enhance communications, …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Subject: Support of Commission on Immigrant Affairs Budget Request on Funding of Immigrant Legal Services Motioned By: Crawford Seconded By: Orlowski Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Budget Request on Funding of Immigrant Legal Services Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 1 of 2 Legal Services Funding passed by Commission on Immigrant Affairs on 4/22/20 1) What did you hear from the community? We heard that legal services funding is crucial, and that there is still unmet need 2) What problem are they addressing? Helping immigrants who need access to counsel, and cannot afford attorneys. This is especially so for immigrants facing removal proceedings. 3) How does the problem show up? Who is most impacted? In a time of increased enforcement, more people are at risk of being placed in removal proceedings. In a time of increasingly restrictive immigration policy, people have more need of legal representation, as it’s become very complicated, and the risks of completing applications incorrectly are extremely high. Those most impacted are low income immigrants. 4) Is there funding dedicated to address this problem? yes 5) which department administers it? Public Health 6) How much funding? One vendor receives $210,000, one vender receives $70,000 7) Which organization is funded? How long have they been funded? American Gateways and Catholic Charities 8) How is success measured? Number of people served 9) what are the impacts? Who is served? Outcomes? Where are the gaps? Are there demographics? There is a need for increased funding. Immigrants often work in the service industry and are being hard hit by the COVID-19 situation. To compound that, if they do not have work authorization, they are not eligible for unemployment, and if at least one person in the family does not have a social security number, the family is not eligible for the stimulus payment. This leaves immigrant families in a significantly worse situation than other Austin families at this time. Meanwhile, immigration rules continue to get more …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Subject: Support of Commission on Immigrant Affairs Budget Request on Funding of Immigrant Affairs Office Motioned By: Crawford Seconded By: Orlowski Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Budget Request on Funding of Immigrant Affairs Office Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 1 of 2 Immigrant Affairs Office passed by Commission on Immigrant Affairs on 4/22/20 1) What did you hear from the community? Appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required 2) What problem are they addressing? Whether the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met 3) How does the problem show up? Who is most impacted? We have 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. 4) Is there funding dedicated to address this problem? There is funding for one staff person 5) which department administers it? Equity 6) How much funding? $100,000 7) Which organization is funded? How long have they been funded? n/a this is a city staff position 8) How is success measured? This is a new position so how success will be measured is to be determined 9) what are the impacts? Who is served? Outcomes? Where are the gaps? Are there demographics? There is a large, diverse immigrant community in Austin. Our hope is that the immigrant affairs office can go out into the community to learn their concerns, see where there are gaps in services, and assess the City’s ability to address their concerns 10) How do we solve for the problem? We are including this request so that our commission’s concerns about this can be recorded. The immigrant affairs coordinator just started in her position …
Date: April 22, 2020 Subject: JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Support of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Budget Request on RISE funding. Stanton Seconded By: Orlowski Motioned By: Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Budget Request on RISE funding. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached. Rationale: The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. Vote For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 2020-2021 Budget Recommendations Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? This request is related to the RISE relief approved by Austin City Council on April 09, 2020 of 15 million dollars allocated to the Austin community to fill the gaps in the Austin community to either lower income communities, communities that are unemployed or underemployed. Furthermore, it is the mission of the resolution that, “RISE relief can be achieved by expanding the capacity and reach of community-based organizations that may already be in partnership with the City of Austin, but may also require new partnerships with specialized providers with existing models to reach particular populations in new ways that meet impacted families where they are. Services and direct assistance should target populations who are traditionally marginalized or typically face additional barriers to enrolling in assistance programs, such as, but not limited to, language barriers. Services and assistance should be distributed by providers that have a history of trust and success in reaching communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrant communities, and other historically marginalized communities.” Problem: What is the problem you identify? There are few Asian organizations that are directly in place in Austin to direct this funding towards eligible members of the Asian community in Austin. Furthermore, there is a large segment of the Austin Asian population that that might not be eligible for the stimulus payments under the CARES Act signed into law by the federal government. This affects many Asian families here in Austin. How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? There is a large segment of the Austin Asian population that that might not be eligible for …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation Subject: Support of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on transportation Motioned By: Solis Seconded By: Orlowski The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on transportation. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Form Name: Submission Time: Browser: IP Address: Unique ID: Location: Your Information Commission Budget Recommendation Form April 24, 2020 1:54 pm Chrome 81.0.4044.122 / Windows 66.90.190.251 604118981 Your Name Angelica Erazo Your Commission Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Email BC-Amanda.Afifi@austintexas.gov After question three, which questions from the flowchart are you prepared to answer? Is there funding? Which department holds the funding? What are the impacts, and gaps? Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? This recommendations looks to provide equitable transportation options and services in traditionally and currently underserved Hispanic and African American communities throughout the city. Time and time again, we are hearing that a lot of resources are being allocated for transportation; however, there continues to be lack of sidewalks, lack of lighting for people to walk safely during the night, and lack of viable public transportation options for the Eastern Crescent specifically. People on the Eastern Crescent rely more on public transportation, walking, etc., and barely have access to viable transportation options. While biking is a great alternative, creating bike trails is not the only solution. Additionally, Cap Metro has shades on several of the bus stops on the Western Crescent, but people on the East Side have no shade and Cap Metro is very unreliable. Sometimes people have to wait hours to get onto the bus. Also, the request for speed bumps is more difficult now and negatively impacts safety. When you drive on the west side, there are a bunch of speed bumps, but you do not see the same on the east side. The cops are always speeding down the street incredibly fast and violating the speed limit without having their lights on. This is incredibly …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Subject: Support of Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Resolution 2020410-04d: FY2021 Budget Recommendations Motioned By: Stanton Seconded By: Orlowski Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Resolution 2020410-04d: FY2021 Budget Recommendations Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austin, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (2020410-04d): FY2021 Budget Recommendations. WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life (AAQoL) Advisory Commission was created to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives, and WHEREAS, the AAQoL Advisory Commission, as part of its duties, annually submits budget recommendations each spring in support of programs of that promote equity and the quality of life of Asian Americans in Austin, and WHEREAS, the AAQOL Advisory Commission was in the process of finalizing its budget recommendations for submission to the Equity Office for consideration in the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget when the COVID-19 crisis hit the Austin area, and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has and will continue to strain city resources during the response and recovery effort, and WHEREAS, City revenues from sales taxes are anticipated to be greatly reduced by the crisis, and WHEREAS, the complete picture of lost revenue and its effect on the FY 2020-21 budget is difficult to project at this time but it is expected to be severe, and WHEREAS, the City will need to direct additional resources in the current budget and the FY 2020-21 budget to provide relief in the form of health aid, housing, food aid, and other forms of assistance to those facing financial peril due to the spread of COVID-19, and WHEREAS, the City is planning to use a portion of its budget reserves to assist residents, and WHEREAS, City Council and staff are developing guidelines for the Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) Fund for direct aid programs and health care …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation Subject: Support of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on transportation Motioned By: Solis Seconded By: Orlowski The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on transportation. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Form Name: Submission Time: Browser: IP Address: Unique ID: Location: Your Information Commission Budget Recommendation Form April 24, 2020 1:54 pm Chrome 81.0.4044.122 / Windows 66.90.190.251 604118981 Your Name Angelica Erazo Your Commission Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Email BC-Amanda.Afifi@austintexas.gov After question three, which questions from the flowchart are you prepared to answer? Is there funding? Which department holds the funding? What are the impacts, and gaps? Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? This recommendations looks to provide equitable transportation options and services in traditionally and currently underserved Hispanic and African American communities throughout the city. Time and time again, we are hearing that a lot of resources are being allocated for transportation; however, there continues to be lack of sidewalks, lack of lighting for people to walk safely during the night, and lack of viable public transportation options for the Eastern Crescent specifically. People on the Eastern Crescent rely more on public transportation, walking, etc., and barely have access to viable transportation options. While biking is a great alternative, creating bike trails is not the only solution. Additionally, Cap Metro has shades on several of the bus stops on the Western Crescent, but people on the East Side have no shade and Cap Metro is very unreliable. Sometimes people have to wait hours to get onto the bus. Also, the request for speed bumps is more difficult now and negatively impacts safety. When you drive on the west side, there are a bunch of speed bumps, but you do not see the same on the east side. The cops are always speeding down the street incredibly fast and violating the speed limit without having their lights on. This is incredibly …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation Subject: Support of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission Budget Recommendation on mental health services. Motioned By: Solis Seconded By: Orlowski The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission Budget Recommendation on mental health services. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Form Name: Submission Time: Browser: IP Address: Unique ID: Location: Your Information Commission Budget Recommendation Form April 24, 2020 2:20 pm Chrome 81.0.4044.122 / Windows 66.90.190.251 604128692 Your Name Felicia Pena Your Commission Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Email BC-Amanda.Afifi@austintexas.gov After question three, which questions from the flowchart are you prepared to answer? Is there funding? Which department holds the funding? Which orgs receive it? How is success measured? What are the impacts, and gaps? Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? Problem: What is the problem you identify? How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Is there funding to address the problem? Yes There is a need to expand mental health services for the Latinx community, including LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans, youth, families, and survivors of abuse. Addressing mental health concerns within these communities can potentially stop cycles of abuse and trauma. We also heard that victims of crimes are not receiving the appropriate support they need to process and heal from the traumatizing event they witnessed and/or experienced. There is a lack of affordable and accessible mental health resources for women, families, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans, and survivors of abuse and the agencies that are currently providing these services need additional funding to expand services. Additional funding is needed to allow agencies to hire additional social workers, expand to provide services in schools and additional neighborhoods/communities, and align with City of Austin efforts to serve Latinx communities. Lack of mental health resources can lead to issues in the home, work, school, and public. Untreated mental health issues leads to an increase in overall suicide rates, and suicide is one …
Date: April 22, 2020 Subject: JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Support of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Budget Recommendation 20200408-2A(1) to Develop LGBTQ-Focused Programs Curry Seconded By: Solis Motioned By: Recommendation The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Budget Recommendation 20200408-2A to Develop LGBTQ-Focused Programs Description of Recommendation to Council See attached. Rationale: The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. Vote For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2A(1) Budget Recommendation to Develop LGBTQ-Focused Programs WHEREAS, the City of Austin has recognized in their Strategic Direction the need to inclusively honor and preserve Austin’s unique and diverse history, culture and traditions, and WHEREAS, the adopted Strategic Direction also calls for a regular inventory and evaluation of cultural programming and facilities to identify gaps and opportunities for impacting equity and equality while implementing standardized process for collecting and analyzing demographic participation, and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ community has long advocated for the need for facilities and programs dedicated to the unique aspect of our community’s culture similar to those provided to the African American, Hispanic and Asian American communities, and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission community forum on the City’s 2020 Budget heard requests for more LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends to the City Council that city departments develop LGBTQ focused programming using existing available resources and facilities as well as utilizing community organizations for support and volunteers, and that BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council direct the City Manager to report back to Council on a plan for collecting and reporting on the demographic information on the implementation of such LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year. Date of Approval: April 8, 2020 Record of the vote: Unanimous on an 11-0 vote. Present: Martinez, Gonzales, Baeza, Chavez, Curette, Curry, Dowling, Gonzalez, Hines, Taylor, Wollerson Attest: Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 1 of 1
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20200422-02B Date: April 22, 2020 Recommendation Subject: Support of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on use of nonprofits Motioned By: Curry Seconded By: Orlowski The Joint Inclusion Committee supports the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission budget recommendation on use of nonprofits. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Inclusion Committee strengthens connections between City boards and commissions concerned with quality of life in Austin and advises the City Council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resolution furthers equity, diversity and inclusion. For: Briesemeister, Austen, Solis, Crawford, Stanton, Curry, Orlowski See attached. Rationale: Vote Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Weigel, Jones Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408-2A(2) Budget Recommendation to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a plan for focusing resources on the most important priorities known as Austin Strategic Direction 2023, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Direction recognizes the need for a city government that works effectively and collaboratively for all of us and that is equitable, ethical and innovative, and WHEREAS, city staff has asked that City Commissions be cognizant of the limitations that recent state legislation places on the City’s financial resources and include in their recommendations opportunities for departments to increase efficiencies, improve effectiveness and attain more equitable service delivery, and WHEREAS, Austin has a wide variety of community organizations and nonprofits with objectives similar to those in the City’s Strategic Direction, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council direct staff to explore additional opportunities for utilizing community organizations and nonprofits in achieving the outcomes set forth in the Strategic Direction for the benefit of the community as a whole such as, • Coordinating with community nonprofits who can expand existing efforts while offsetting costs through donations and volunteers such as the job fairs provided by AustinUp; • Utilizing city staff to organize volunteers to provide new or expanded services such as peer mentoring in practical skills suggested by participants at the Commission on Seniors community forum; • Working with community organizations to achieve the mental health outcomes identified by participants in the African American Quality of Life community forum; • Working with community organization grant recipients to identify process changes that can maximize resources on service delivery while minimizing overhead …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on April 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 3:16 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Nhat Ho, David Carroll, Melissa Rothrock, Rob Schneider, Karen Magid, Alberta Phillips, Karen Hadden, Holt Lackey, Kelly Davis Board Members Absent: Fisayo Fadelu City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) February 26, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Schneider), second (Commissioner Phillips), 9 approved, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Budget Discussion and Recommendations (Discussion and/or possible action) • The Budget Recommendation for Funding Climate Justice was approved with the following friendly amendments on motion by (Commissioner White), seconded by (Commissioner Phillips) on a 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained vote. A friendly amendment from Commissioner Ho included noting alignment with Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Health and Environment and Economic Opportunity and Affordability outcomes. A friendly amendment from Commissioner Magid and Commissioner Phillips included removing reference to Equitable Green Jobs Program to be voted on separately. • The Budget Recommendation for Funding Equitable Green Jobs Program was approved on motion by (Commissioner Phillips), seconded by (Commissioner Hadden) on a 7 approved, 0 opposed, 2 abstained, 2 recused vote. For the purposes of this vote, Commissioner Ho chaired the meeting on motion by (Commissioner Schneider), seconded by (Commissioner Hadden) on a 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained vote. Commissioner White and Commissioner Magid recused themselves from this item due to a potential conflict of interest. b) Overview of Austin Community GHG Goals and Trend Dashboard (Discussion and/or possible action) • Joep Meijer presented climate plan goals on behalf of the Steering Committee • Steering Committee reviewed IPCC 1.5°C Special Report, UN Emissions Gap Report, C40 Deadline 2020 Report and other city policies to determine revised goal o Revised goal captures the urgency and city-specific recommendations of reports and includes a: Net Zero by 2040 goal More aggressive reduction schedule Negative emissions beyond 2040 c) Charitable Feeding Organization Permit Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible action) • The Recommendation for Charitable …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Date: February 26, 2020 MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila, John Green, Liz Mueller and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Commissioners Sade Ogunbode and Edgar Farrera were absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Irma Ybarra, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Richard Lamancusa, Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Brian Egan, Inspector; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Amy Moosman, Community Engagement Specialist and Derek Mobley, Video Production Specialist. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Freiburger moved to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Avila. The motion failed on a 5-0-3 vote. Chair Mangrum, as well as Commissioners Thompson and Sheddan abstained from the vote. A second vote was taken at the end of the meeting, which carried on a 6-0-2 vote, approving the January meeting minutes. Commissioner Sheddan and Chair Mangrum abstained. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: One citizen, Chereen Fisher appeared to address the Commission regarding renewal of an expired Type 2 short term rental license and requested this be added to the March agenda. The request was discussed during future agenda items. However, it was decided not to add the item to the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number New Case(s): 1. CL 2020-016421 CL 2020-016441 CL 2020-016523 CL 2019-016576 CL 2020-016617 CL 2020-016619 CL 2020-016656 CL 2020-016661 CL 2020-016816 CL 2020-017021 Owner(s) Street Address 1124 Rutland Drive (aka Creeks Edge Apartments) CSC North Austin Realty LLC Building 1 - Exterior Building 2 - Exterior Building 3 - Exterior Building 7 - Exterior Building 8 - Exterior Building 9 - Exterior Building 11- Exterior Building 11 - Unit 93 Building 12 - Unit 108 Building 12 - Unit 110 1 The property was represented at the hearing by the owner representatives Tyler Hollenbach and Luke Godsa; and witnesses Gabby Garcia (BASTA); and Jose Perez and …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes April 22, 2020 The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on April 22, 2020 via Webex Video Conference Chairman, Alan Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:19 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield, Alicia Jones, Alan Schumann, Ashley Juraska and Timothy Arndt Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo, Bobby Johns and James Wilsford and Peter Sybesma Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD) Mark Churilla(APH) and Marcel Elizondo(APH) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The October 23, 2019 minutes were approved as written by Board member Abzug and second by board member Ashley Juraska. Motion passed 6-0 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- International Swimming pool and Spa Ordinance- Todd Wilcox, Commercial Building Division Manager of Building Inspections presented the International Spa and Swimming Code Ordinance to the board members present for this meeting. After his presentation, there were some board members with questions on fence barriers, fee schedule, private pools, repairs and enforcement. Building Official Beth Culver weighed in to the board members on answers to those questions along with Marcel Elizondo of Austin Public Health and Todd Wilcox. After the questions were answered by staff, Chairman Schumann asked the board if there were any additional questions to staff, Chairman asked board members to make a recommendation. Board member Tim Arndt made a motion to recommend the ordinance to council and Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No Future agenda items were discussed. 4. ADJOURN – The Building and Fire board meeting was adjourned at 2:16 Pm with no objection.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Jolene Kiolbassa, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission April 14, 2020 Planning and Zoning Department C14-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD – 2nd Amendment FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff has requested an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case in order to continue review of the proposed land use plan and related documents for Update 3, and schedule the case to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-011 of 2 UNDEV P ! ! ! UNDEV UNDEV C14-2017-0044 SF-4A-CO ( D U B E N H T ATE A X T O T E R LN R LN N R D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-2007-0265 SF-4A-CO R E D ( ( ! C7L-05-002 BLAZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ! MH ( (( ( ( ( ( N E L L L E R G ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ( Y A W S E K I S PUD I W H T T E R D R R D A N M I PUD PUD PUD BLAZE DR PUD PUD R D R E T A L S PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD R R D E Y D D V L X B E T R E V SP-2007-0402D.SH ! E S L A U G H T E R L N C7L- 05 -002 ( (( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R ( SF-3 R ( ( ( ( ( S D ( ( ( R D SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( G ( E SF-3 ( RIN L BIX P ( LT S ( ( P ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ((( ( ( A ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( S ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( C14-05-0168 ( ( ( ( C14-03-0089.SH ( ( ( ( GR-CO C14-07-0005 C14-2014-0130 ( SF-3 ( PA N K L SF-3 C O N SF-3 N A B ( (( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( UNDEV ( ( ( (( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( N A D E R SF-3 O C …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0015 TechRidge Hotel Z.A.P. DATE: April 21, 2020 ADDRESS: 12316 Tech Ridge Boulevard AREA: 5.036 acres DISTRICT AREA: 1 OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Bellflower RR, LLC; Rising Stars GUV, LLC; Bhatt Kunjan; TechRidge Hospitality, LLC; LWR Family Trust of 2015; Techridge Hospitality, LLC Tech AGENT: Garrett-Ihnen/Bieyl Engineering (Jason Rodgers) REZONING FROM: GO and LI TO: GR SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for zoning from GO and LI to GR. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 21, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Hearing date to be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin e-mail: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2122 B-021 of 7 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The Applicants are requesting GR zoning to allow Hotel/motel land use. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Canyon Ridge Drive and Tech Ridge Boulevard. The southern portion of the rezoning area, approximately two-thirds, is zoned GO and the northern portion is zoned LI. The property is undeveloped. To the north are properties zoned LI that include personal improvement services land use. To the west are properties zoned LI, RR, and GR. These areas are undeveloped; the RR portion is floodplain. Northwest is a large commercial center zoned GR with retail, restaurant, and related uses. To the east, across Canyon Ridge Drive, is a Dell corporate campus. Across Tech Ridge Boulevard to the south and southeast are properties zoned GR and MF-4. These include undeveloped parcels and a Hotel/motel. (Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant is proposing to develop the property with Hotel/motel land use. The traffic generation for the proposed development is required to comply with an existing Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that was previously prepared for the area. If the TIA needs to be revised to accommodate the vehicular trips of the proposed development, it will be required at time of site plan. Staff supports the proposed rezoning to GR. The property is roughly two-thirds GO zoning which does not permit Hotel/motel land use. As a property split with two disparate zoning classification, any development is challenging. The property is surrounded by GR, LI, LI-PDA, and MF-4; the GO zoning is the least intense commercial zoning in a wide area. The property is located approximately 3000 feet south of an …
CASE: C14-2020-0002 Springdale Commons Residences Z.A.P. DATE: April 21, 2020 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ADDRESS: 7701- ½ Old Manor Road AREA: 5.0 acres DISTRICT AREA: 1 OWNERS/APPLICANTS: KDKB, LLC (Kanton Labaj) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) REZONING FROM: GR and MF-2-CO TO: MF-4, as amended SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for zoning from GR and MF-2-CO to MF-4. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 21, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Hearing date to be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin e-mail: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2122 B-031 of 7 C14-2020-0002 Page 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The Applicant originally filed a request for MF-6 zoning, but later changed the request to MF-4. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Old Manor Road and Springdale Road. The undeveloped property is zoned GR, with a small portion zoned MF-2-CO. The conditional overlay on the MF-2-CO zoned portion prohibits duplex residential land use. This portion of Springdale Road is part of the Springdale Road Activity Corridor. Immediately to the east is property zoned MF-2-CO that is developed with multifamily residential use. Further east is a single family and duplex residential neighborhood with a mix of SF-2, I-RR, and other single family zoning classifications. Across Old Manor Road to the north are properties zoned LI-CO and P. The LI-CO parcel is undeveloped; the P zoned property includes Travis County civic land uses, including emergency services. Immediately south is land zoned LO that is mostly undeveloped except for a K-12 charter school. Further south, across Pecan Brook Drive, is the Wilhelmina Delco Center, zoned GR. (Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). Staff supports the proposed rezoning to MF-4 to allow multifamily development of the property. This portion of Springdale Road is an Activity Corridor, which is an appropriate location for multifamily residential development. The property is immediately adjacent to MF-2-CO property and LO zoned property. These properties provide a transition from this MF-4 parcel to the single family neighborhood to the east. A wide range of community services and amenities are located nearby, including the Wilhelmina Delco Center and the Noack Sports Complex. The addition of MF-4 will also contribute to a wider range of housing options in the area. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOTS: 1 AGENT: Kimberly Horn Z.A.P. DATE: April 21, 2020 (Joshua W. Miksch, P.E.) HOM Titan Development, LLC CASE NO.: C8-2017-0291.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Wildhorse Ranch Amenity Center Final Plat AREA: 8.18 acres APPLICANT: Texas WH200, LP ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 10400 E. Parmer Lane & Wildhorse Ranch Trail WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek EXISTING ZONING: P.U.D PROPOSED LAND USE: Civic VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. The plat matches the preliminary plan approved in December 2019. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Wildhorse Ranch Amenity Center Final Plat composed of 1 lot on 8.18 acres. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property for civic use. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-3404 COUNTY: Travis 1 of 4B-041 of 4 L O C A T O N I P R O J E C T 2 of 4B-042 of 4 VICINITY MAP NORTH NOT TO SCALE WILDHORSE RANCH AMENITY CENTER FINAL PLAT 8.180 ACRES SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM H. SANDERS SURVEY NO. 54 ABSTRACT NO. 690 CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS BEING A POTION OF A CALLED 100.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT TO TEXAS WH200, LP RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2010177691, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS APPLICATION DATE: 12/20/2018 NORTH 60 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 0 30 60 120 1" = 60' @ 18X24 LEGEND IRSC IRFC 1/2" IRON ROD W/ "KHA" CAP SET IRON ROD WITH CAP FOUND RIGHT-OF-WAY R.O.W. OPRTC OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY SIDEWALK BENCH MARK LIST BM 100 = "X" CUT SET ON THE TOP OF A 3' DIAMETER CONCRETE COLUMN BEING AT THE BASE FOR THE SOUTHEAST LEG OF A TRANSMISSION TOWER. ELEV.=640.40' IRSC IRSC C 6 IRSC L10 C25 L 3 5 C L 2 0 3 C L 1 3 L 1 5 C 2 6 C27 C28C 2 9 C 3 8 R=29.50' LOT 103-LANDSCAPE 0.011 ACRES 496 SQ. FT. L4 C 7 IRSC LOT 104-LANDSCAPE 0.011 ACRES 469 SQ. FT. IRSC L5 IRSC 4 C 8 1 C C 2 2 C 1 0 IRSC C19 C 2 0 C21 L21 SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT C 1 1 L7 S77°11'17"E 147.44' L8 40.89' SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT C37 C …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET Z.A.P. DATE: 4/21/2020 CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0091.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Turners Crossing North Phase 1 AREA: 118.861 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC (Matthew Scrivener) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Josh Miksch) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 12743 N Turnersville Road GRIDS: G-8 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 327 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Commercial, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of Turners Crossing North Phase One Subdivision consisting of 327 lots on 118.861 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this final plat. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 10B-051 of 10 TRAVIS COUNTY CONSUMER PROTECTION NOTICE FOR HOMEBUYERS IF YOU ARE BUYING A LOT OR HOME, YOU SHOULD DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. DEPENDING ON STATE LAW AND OTHER FACTORS, LAND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEWER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROLS OVER THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF LAND THAN INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. BECAUSE OF THIS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTRICT THE NATURE OR EXTENT OF DEVELOPMENT NEAR THE LOT OR HOME NOR PROHIBIT NEARBY LAND USES THAT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS CAN AFFECT THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY. TRAVIS COUNTY REQUIRES THIS NOTICE TO BE PLACED ON SUBDIVISION PLATS. IT IS NOT A STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION OF THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, THE SUBDIVIDER, OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES. F.M. 1327 NORTH I T U R N E R S V L L E R O A D N . S T A T E HIG H W A Y 45 PROJECT LOCATION FINAL PLAT TURNER'S CROSSING NORTH - PHASE 1 118.861 ACRES OUT OF A CALLED 245.832 ACRE TRACT 1 CONVEYED TO MERITAGE HOMES OF TEXAS, LLC, TAYLOR MORRISON OF TEXAS, INC., AND TRENDMAKER HOMES, INC. IN DOC. NO. 2019099240, OPRTC ELIJAH CAPLES SURVEY NO. 7, ABSTRACT NO. 155 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS OWNER/DEVELOPER: MERITAGE HOMES OF TEXAS, LLC 8920 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE STE. 350 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759 TEL: (512) 610-6409 TAYLOR MORRISON OF TEXAS, INC. 11200 LAKELINE BOULEVARD, STE 150A AUSTIN, TEXAS …
