Site: PM #8313 Visits to educaitonal and cultural facilities PM#8314 Total number of Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM#8315 Attendance at Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8316 Hours of arts and cultural programming provided Number of Creatives (Artists) Employeed (Free or Paid) ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Total # Surveys Received PM #8196 (Learned Something) Number of participants who increased their knowledge and understanding of culture, history and art PM #8469 (Enjoyed the Program) Number of art and cultural program participants reporting an improved quality of life PM #8465 Number of patron (participant) Injuries at museums and cultural centers Tourism Public Programs: Total Programs Tourism Public Programs: Attendance Total Tourism: Out of Town Visitors 432 423 378 1 526 7765 232 44762 151 6486 1440.5 2246 1685 98% 88% Attendance # of Attendance # of Attendance Number of Volunteers Numbers by Category/Type: # of Rentals Total City Business Community Use Rental Event Rehearsal Collaborations Co‐Sponsorships Partnerships 641 75 305 114 4 0 143 0 Programs Total Edu Activity/Class Edu Resource Center/ Computer Lab Use Performance Special Event Edu Tour Senior Meals 17546 2619 2952 6507 45 0 5423 0 700 289 211 0 3 5 192 13908 4022 897 0 138 105 8746 Public Programs Total PubPrg Activity/Class PubPrg‐Exhibit PubPrg‐Reception PubPrg‐Performance PubPrg‐Special Event PubPrg‐Tour CoSpon‐Rental Event CoSpon‐Rental Special Event Event 526 61 5 0 3 6 1 0 133 317 7765 1175 247 0 295 937 8 0 4878 225 99% 94% 20 0% PM #8313 Visits to educational and cultural facilities 10389 SITE Asian American Resource Center SURVEYS Total Number of Surveys Received PM #8196 (Learned Something) Number of participants who increased their knowledge and understanding of culture, history and art PM #8469 (Enjoyed the Program) Number of art and cultural program participants reporting an improved quality of life TOTAL ATTENDANCE Total Daily Drop‐In Visitors PM #8315 Attendance at Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers (Taken from total Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) Total Number of Out of Town Visitors (Taken from total Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) Total Number of Out of Town Visitors (Taken from total Daily Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS Total number of programs and events held at Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8314 Total number of Free cultural special events sponsored …
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Tuesday , January 14th, 12:00pm -1:00 pm In attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sona Shah, Leanna Kallivoka, Assistant director, PARD), Laura Esparza, Riley Triggs (Public Works Project Manager), Debasree DasGupta. 1. Discussion on the AARC Phase 11 Master plan: The PARD team is preparing a response to Schiller Liao’s proposal regarding the timeline, which should be available to us for the Commission meeting on the 21st. They are still in the early stages of the development of the project. It is not always feasible to have the entire process happening in parallel. but they will consider alternative delivery methods provided it is approved by the city council. Bridge : Proceeding with current design. Watershed had shown interest but cannot fund it if it is built by someone else. The bridge could be constructed faster using the bond funds so this is a discussion that needs to happen as this would eat into the bond funds. 2/3. Senior Programs/ Transportation: The Center is moving forward with Meals on Wheels for this program. The contract needs to be re-written and some other aspects taken care of before the transition, hopefully by April. The CAPCOG contract requires finalization before transition. The existing vendors have been made aware of the change that is about to happen. 4. Performance reports: (please see attached) Foundations Communities will again be providing tax-clinics for those in need. The clients do have language support but will have to make appointments in order to run the clinics smoothly. 5. AARC special projects: The Exercise equipment for the Seniors have been installed along with several picnic benches. The garden still seems to be thriving. 7. HR Report: (please see attached) Meeting was adjourned at 1: 25pm.
AARC Project Updates AAQoL Advisory Commission, January 2020 Asian American Resource Center – Implementation of 2019 Master Plan Phase I The Public Works Department (PWD) Project Manager, Riley Triggs, attended the January 14, 2020, Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Oversight Working Group meeting to discuss the funding sources for the next phase of the master plan implementation. Currently, a total of $7 million was approved for AARC in the 2018 G.O. Bonds. Given the limited funding, PWD and the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) are working to establish the associated project scope. Communication protocols between PARD and PWD (the project management team) and the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission and AARC Oversight Working Group were discussed in order to balance transparency and effectiveness with efficiency and budgetary limitations. PARD also issued a response to the AARC Oversight Working Group members and the Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) representatives to clarify the process and schedule for the development of the next phase of improvements at AARC. PWD and PARD are working on the project initiation phase, which entails the development of the architectural program, review of site opportunities and constraints, and permitting requirements, and possibly seek approval for alternative delivery methods. The initiation phase is anticipated to run through the summer of 2020 and will terminate upon the issuance of the solicitation for Design Professional Services. Asian American Resource Center – Pedestrian Bridge The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued to HVJ Associates on January 3, 2020, for the design and engineering work associated with the pedestrian bridge structure and landings at AARC. PARD continues to coordinate with the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) project management team assigned to the Little Walnut Creek AARC/Rutherford stormwater improvement project and is coordinating collaboration with the HVJ Associates design team. Preliminary site information was received from WPD that HVJ Associates is evaluating with their consultants in order to begin conceptual design. While the design phase is in progress, the surveyor will coordinate with PARD and the Rutherford Campus to define the required easement area for the pedestrian bridge between the Rutherford Campus property and the AARC property. HVJ Associates has started researching pre‐fabricated bridge manufacturers to make recommendations to PARD. Utilizing a pre‐fabricated bridge will speed up the process of installation once design and bidding is complete. The pedestrian bridge project is funded through the 2018 G.O. Bonds approved for AARC. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 20190919-146 WHEREAS, the City conducted public engagement from July 2018 to May 2019, to learn from the community what they hoped to see in an expansion of the Asian American Resource Center (AARC); an WHEREAS, the stakeholders in this process specifically cited public-private partnerships (P3s), senior housing, and other elements that are not directly reflected in the AARC Master Plan; and WHEREAS, P3s are noted in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint as a collaborative approach that can yield public benefits without spending public subsidies; and WHEREAS, the City owns not only the property on which the AARC is located, but also the adjacent property to the south known as the Rutherford Lane Campus, covering over 47 acres ofCity-owned property; and WHEREAS, the Rutherford Lane Campus and the AARC are located within an area designated as Job Center in the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map; and WHEREAS, the Rutherford Lane Campus and the AARC sit at the intersection of Cameron Road and Rutherford Lane, roads identified as Transit Priority Network (TPN) corridors in the adopted Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP); and WHEREAS, the ASMP calls for transit-supportive densities along TPN corridors, encourages employers to locate near public transportation by siting employment-intensive interaction by encouraging commercial uses along TPN corridors, and facilitates social Page 1 0f 4 .. mixed-use developments that are served by multiple transportation modes with active ground floor uses and welcoming public spaces; and WHEREAS, the City's internal Strategic Facilities Governance Team is currently looking across all City facility needs and leases to analyze and recommend facility strategies to maximize the use of City resources; and WHEREAS, given the demands on atl City resources, the City Council values the approach of maximizing the use of City-owned property for the benefit of the City and the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to initiate a process for redevelopment ofthe Rutherford Lane Campus, including consideration of current and future City facility needs and private development opportunities. BE IT F - 1-LER RESOLVED: The City Manager should consider integrating the AARC Master Plan with a redevelopment plan for the Rutherford Lane Campus, maintaining the AARC Plan priorities, and identifying improvements made possible by a larger redevelopment project, including: 1. 2. Continuing PARD's role as operator of the AARC; Sharing parking on the Rutherford Lane Campus to …
Board/Commission Recommendation Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission In Support of HRC’s Recommendation on Race and Equity within AISD School Closures and Consolidations Plan WHEREAS, on November 18, 2019, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees approved (in 6-3 vote) a plan to close, consolidate and repurpose four elementary school campuses: Brooke Elementary School, Metz Elementary School, Pease Elementary School and Sims Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Brooke E.S., Metz E.S., and Sims E.S. (3 out of the 4 schools that were approved for closure) are disproportionately placed in the city's historically segregated East Austin neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, nearly 95% of the students at each of the three aforementioned campuses identify as being either Hispanic and/or African-American students, and nearly 90% or more of the students at each of these campuses identify as being economically disadvantaged; and WHEREAS, Austin ISD has previously closed historically Black and Hispanic schools (Old L.C. Anderson, Kealing Junior High School, Pearce Middle School, etc.) that have been identified as “bonding agents for the community”; and WHEREAS, particularly communities of color, and communities in East Austin, have been vocal about their mistrust of Austin ISD due to its history of segregation, discrimination, and a lack of robust and authentic community engagement; and WHEREAS, the Austin ISD Chief Equity Officer Dr. Stephanie Hawley stated moments before the Board of Trustees decision to approve the 'School Changes': Closures and Consolidations plan that, “…the map that you have of the [school] closures, is a map of what 21st Century racism looks like.", "Our process for selecting schools was flawed and it was inequitable.", "I can't find any documentation of how those selections were made and I talked to all of our staff."; and WHEREAS, Austin City Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, Leslie Pool, and Kathie Tovo all publicly joined forces with other state representatives, county commissioners and local community leaders by asking Austin ISD to postpone its vote for more consideration; and WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission passed a resolution on November 25, 2019 recommending that the Austin City Council submit a request for the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees and/or the Superintendent to take specific actions to communicate with certain communities and develop a strategic plan of action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission supports the Human Rights Commission recommended course of action.
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 21, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 @ 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78704 Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Timothy Bray Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Abigail Tatkow Absent Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission 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 Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020. PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion to approve the minutes of January 7, 2020 on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Aguirre was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 8-0. Vice-Chair Duncan absent. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Denkler absent. B. 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wanda Harris Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning; District 7 12411 Limerick Avenue, Walnut Creek Watershed PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw) SF-1 to NO Recommendation of NO-MU Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057 Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of NO-MU combining district zoning for C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning located at 12411 Limerick Avenue was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 8-0. Vice-Chair Duncan and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Denkler absent. 2. Final Plat out of C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat; District 6 Approved Preliminary Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 14121 North US Highway 183, Buttercup Creek Watershed JCI Residential, LLC Jones-Carter, Inc. (Gemsong N. Ryan, P.E.) Approve a 9 lot subdivsion out of the Avery Lakeline Peliminary Plan (C8-2019-0041) on 97.21 acres. Recommended Joey de la Garza, 512-974-2664 Development Services Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat located at 14121 North …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Shubhada Saxena, Pooja Sethi, Ketan Patel, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Catherina Conte, Sarah Chen, Pramod Patil, Debasree DasGupta, Molly Wang, and Kuo Yang Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director (Economic Development) Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison (Economic Development) Annick Beaudet, Assistant Director (Transportation) Laura Esparza, Division Manager (Parks & Recreation) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on January 21, 2020. Commissioner Yoshida made the motion. Commissioner DasGupta seconded. Vote was 11-0. Commissioner Sethi was not present to vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Commissioner DasGupta provided an update on the AARC Masterplan, AARC Senior programs, and “Foundation Communities” providing tax services at the AARC. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Commissioner Conte provided an update. The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission will be partnering with the Commission on Immigrant Affairs for the upcoming Community Budget Forum. The workgroup is currently planning the structure of the “Community Budget Forum. Mental Health Project: Commissioner Cobalis provided an update. Austin Public Health has issued a Request for Grant Applications for Asian American Mental Health services and LGBTQ Mental Health services. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: Commissioner Patil provided an update. The workgroup is partnering with Austin Councilmember Jimmy Flannigan and Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty for a “Diversity Band” performance on Saturday, February 1, at the AARC. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: Commissioner Cobalis provided an update. The workgroup is starting the HR project. Budget timeline/process b. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC): Commissioner Stanton provided an update. The JIC December Commission meeting was canceled. The Commission will meet on Wednesday, January 22. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Strategic Planning Review (Marion Sanchez): Marion Sanchez and Cara Welch were not available to present at the Tuesday, January 21, commission meeting. Sanchez and Welch will present during the Tuesday, February 18, commission meeting. 2. Update on AARC Masterplan: a. Next Steps: Division Manager, Laura Esparza provided an update on the …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened a meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); James Babyak (District 6); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Dana Harmon (District 9); and Shane Johnson (District 4). Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) were absent. There is one vacancy (District 3). Staff in Attendance: Hayley Cunningham, Larry Graham and Jasmine King-Bush of Texas Gas Service; and Debbie Kimberly, Liz Jambor, Kurt Stogdill, Sarah Talkington, Jamie Mitchell and Toye Goodson of Austin Energy. CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chair White called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins spoke about his recommendations for revisions to Austin Energy Green Building’s residential and multifamily standards. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 19, 2019 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the November 19, 2019 meeting was approved on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Blackburn’s second, on a 6-0 vote, with Chair Dielmann and Commissioners Brenneman, Chavarria and Smith absent. NEW BUSINESS 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with High Performance SmarteBuilding, LLC, D/B/A SmarteBuilding, to provide SmarteBuilding software subscription and support services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. The motion to recommend approval of a contract with High Performance SmarteBuilding was approved on Commissioner Blackburn’s motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Brenneman, Fralin and Smith off the dais, and Commissioners Johnson and Kohan absent. Non-Consent STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Roofing technology update from Sarah Talkington and Kurt Stogdill, Austin Energy Green Building. 4. Quarterly energy efficiency program update from Hayley Cunningham and Larry Graham, Texas Gas Service. Speaker Paul Robbins questioned the cost effectiveness of Texas Gas Service’s residential conservation program and its proposed residential rate structure. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group (Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and Vice Chair White). Vice Chair White said the Working Group intends to reconvene soon to discuss plans about an RFP to develop rooftop solar generation sites. She received consensus from members to receive an update from Austin Energy staff …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR JANUARY 21, 2020 AT 6:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on January 21, 2020 at One Texas Center, 3rd floor conference room located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. No citizen communication. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Gloria Aguilera (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff a. Ex Officio Member Molly Alexander made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approve the draft December 16, 2019 minutes. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francois Luca and Cory Walton) votes. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. EDD process with Consultant for Development Corporation Entity – Ex Officio Member Rolando Fernandez was not present at the meeting to offer report. Executive Liaison Alan Holt provided an update that the Consultant was in Austin but there were no meetings set up to engage with the SCWAB nor PAZ staff during this visit. EDD staff relayed they would arrange for the Consultant to engage with a SCWAB working group within the month. No action was taken. b. Update on potential modifications to the 2018 CMR TIRZ report – Ex Officio Member Rolando Fernandez was not present to provide update. c. Update on OTC/CBRE Study – Ex Officio Member Gloria Aguilera reported the study is not complete and they may have it complete in February. No action was taken. d. Project Connect Blue Line – Ex Officio Member Nazlie Saeedi & Executive Liaison Alan Holt provided updates on the potential route of the Blue Line through the SCW according to the Project Connect website and ATD’s role and work in progress. No action was taken. e. 425 W. Riverside PUD – tracking community benefits – Executive Liaison Alan Holt provided an accounting of the community benefits from this PUD. No action was taken. f. 305 S. Congress PUD application – Ex Officio …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting – January 17, 2020, 11:00 AM. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2938 East 13th Street Austin, Texas 78702 AGENDA BOARD MEMBERS: Chair-Daryl Horton, Vice Chair- Marissa Jones, Miriam Conner, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Clifford Gillard, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Tam Hawkins, Volma Overton, III., Nelson Linder, Greg Smith, Elaina Fowler, Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Ellen Sweets, Rashida Wright MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Any speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Commission Discussion of Three to Five Years Goals – Discussion and Possible Action 3. Election of Vice-Chair 4. Announcements Regular Schedule will be on February 4th - MEETING LOCATION – City Hall Executive Session 1st Floor Set agenda items for future meetings, including non-substantive housekeeping matters (such as meeting dates, potential topics, and information and research requests for staff) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Linda Hayes, at 512-974-6282, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. -
1. 2. 3. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 17, 2020 AT 7:30 AM 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Ann Howard Gary Ponder Susan Requejo Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2019 MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK: Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. The first five (5) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation c. Facility/Relocation of DACC d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Robert Kingham at the Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1394 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information regarding the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Robert Kingham at (512) 974-13943 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov. 4. 5.
MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager DATE: October 14, 2019 SUBJECT: Update on Homelessness Initiatives This memorandum is a continuation of updates on cross-departmental initiatives to address issues surrounding homelessness. Priority Area Framework There are many City departments providing a variety of programs and services . As previously described, the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) will serve as a hub for cross-departmental efforts underway. As part of the coordination of these efforts, there will be a delineation of priority area functions under which programs and services will fall. For each priority area function, a lead department will be assigned as the responsible party for convening programs and services within the function. The Homeless Strategy Office will serve as the overall Convening Lead for City programs and services. Although Lori Pampilo Harris, will be transitioning to a consulting role, she will continue to guide us in matters surrounding homelessness. Lori's expertise in designing high-functioning outreach systems and diversion services programs will contribute to our collective efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness. 1
DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, January 17, 2020 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Darilynn Cardona-Beiler called the Board Meeting to order at 7:45am. Board Members in Attendance: Kergin Bedell, Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Kate Garza, Gary Ponder, Lea Downey-Gallatin, Susan Requejo, and Andrew Williams Staff in Attendance: Pete Valdez, Jennifer Sowinski, Christopher Anderson, Robert Kingham, Laura Williamson 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. None APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Board Member Susan Requejo moved to approve the September 29, 2019 meeting minutes. Board Member Andrew Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed by 6-0 vote with Gary Ponder off the dais. CITIZEN/CLIENT TESTIMONIALS and EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (“ESG”) HOUSING UPDATE: Individuals sharing first-hand experience regarding the challenges associated with access to housing. a. Steve Harrell – Local costs of housing and need for more employment services at DACC b. Bradley D. Ferrell - General advice on needs and improvements for homelessness services NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule – Discussion regarding 7:30am and 8:00am start time or changing to lunch. Board Member Andrew Williams moved to retain the 7:30am start time. Board Member Kate Garza seconded the motion. Motion passed by 7-0 vote. Discussion regarding meeting dates. Board Member Lea Downey Gallatin moved to approve the 2020 calendar with meeting dates on March 27, May 8, July 10, September 18, and November 13. Board Member Gary Ponder seconded the motion. 2. 3. 4. 1 continued concerns about existing system. DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) – keep as a standing item to allow discussion regarding policy work between posted board meetings. Chair Carmona-Beiler will work to schedule a work group meeting to develop a recommendation for the Board’s consideration i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation – Discussion regarding c. Facility/Relocation of DACC – DACC Director Pete Valdez provided updates regarding process working with Real Estate to identify properties & potential site identified in east Austin. Discussion regarding how board members could help move this process forward. Will schedule staff from the Office of Real Estate Services at the March 27, 2020 DACC Advisory Board meeting to talk through process. d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health. …
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the December 18th, 2019 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Action Parking Enterprise Presentation by Jason Redfern, Austin Transportation Department (25 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Downtown Development Presentation by Jenell Moffett, Downtown Austin Alliance (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Design the Design Commission Commission Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the Commission Parks and Recreation Board The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 8. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives South Central Water Front Ted Eubanks: Austin Stories Wayfinding Initiative Update Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission Downtown Public Safety Shoal Creek Restoration Palm School Future Recommendations Central Health Update Emerging Projects 9. Adjournment The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
