Commission on Seniors Resolution 20200921-03D Lugo Seconded By: Grampp Date: September 21, 2020 Subject: Reallocation of Austin Public Library funds serving older adults Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors recommends the reallocation of funds, awarded to Austin Public Library in fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $11,000. The original intent of funds was to develop educational and cultural programs for older adults. Due to COVID-19 older adults are experiencing greater social isolation and digital divide. The recommendation supports reallocating funds for the purchasing of technological devices, such as, software, hotspots, related training and support to reduce social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent appropriate and practical APL should partner with the efforts of the Austin Social Isolation Task force. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission on Seniors supports APL reallocating funds previously designated to serve older adults through technology needs that will help reduce the social isolation among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, including: • Devices and software • Mobile hotspots • Training and support for users Rationale: Preliminary data conducted by the Austin Social Isolation Taskforce suggests that almost half of the survey participants (49%) do not have broadband internet access; 60% of people who currently use technology, said they still needed someone to help them. Almost all of the survey participants (91%) said they’d be unable to pay for digital literacy training or devices without assistance. Agencies serving older adults in the Austin area have reported that the social isolation of older adults is of growing concern during the COVID-19 shut downs. More and more services and programs have moved online, including programming directed at older adults from PARD and other city departments. Yet as the survey shows, many older adults lack access to devices, internet connections and skills to take advantage of online programming. Vote 11-0 (4 absent) 1 of 2 For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Cagle, Grampp, Hauser, Kareithi, Lugo, Nicola, Temperley, Van Sickle, Spain Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Angle, Bordie, Garcia-Pittman, Jackson, Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair 2 of 2
AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-09-14 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION September 14, 2020 The Animal Advisory Commission convened via a remote meeting, Monday, September 14, 2020, 3:02 to 4:37 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Palmer Neuhaus, Andrea Schwartz, JoAnne Norton, Nancy Nemer, and Ryan Clinton. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes, Katie Jarl, Edward Flores, Monica Frenden, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Abigail Varela, and Belinda Hare Speakers: The following seven citizens spoke for three minutes on agenda items as noted: Christine Poreca, 4b Lana Lesley, item 4b Sandra Muller, 3c Lucy Fernandez, 4b Nicole Clark, 4b Pat Valls-Trellis, 4b Dolly Ensey, 4b 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-09-14 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nemer moved to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2020, Special Called meeting, and Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 7 – 0, with Commissioner Mitchell abstaining. Commissioners Lundstedt, Nazor, Neuhaus, Schwartz, Norton, Nemer and Clinton voted approval. Commissioners Dr. Brandes, Jarl, Edwards and Frenden were absent, and District 4 is vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Animal Services Office (ASO) Chief Animal Services Officer, Don Bland, and Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer, presented July and August 2020 monthly reports. b. Don Bland provided updates on expenditures and vacant positions. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Budget and Priorities Workgroup. Commissioners to discuss Animal Services Office (ASO) budget priorities. No Action. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Workgroup on Austin Animal Center’s Shelter-Neuter-Release (SNR) Program. No Action c. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Code Revision Workgroup. Commissioners to discuss review of Ordinance 2019107-025 and recent Code Revisions regarding public safety and animal welfare. Commissioner Norton presented two recommendations from the Work Group: 1) to remove the word, “fear,” from Section 3-1-1 (20); and 2) to add language to the ordinances, including new language for Section 3-1-26, Notice to Rescue Organization. Commissioner Schwartz moved to approve the removal of the word, “fear,” from Section 3-1-1 (20); Commissioner Norton seconded. Commissioners Lundstedt, Norton and Schwartz voted for the move; Commissioners Mitchell, Neuhaus, Nazor, Nemer and Clinton voted against. Motion failed, 5 – 3. Commissioners discussed concerns and suggested changes to recommendation which will be brought forward …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 PM Special Called Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani (joined at 3:20pm) Darrell Pierce (joined at 3:25 p.m.) Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Vacant Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Regina Copic Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Sandra Harkins Travis Perlman Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the August 28, 2020, Special Called Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the August 28, 2020, special called meeting minutes, with corrections, was made by Commissioner Skidmore, seconded by Commissioner Watson; the item was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action related to the temporary use for property located in the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan area at1604 E. 12th Street for a pocket park. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 12 th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the to-be- approved recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11 th and b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. 4. STAFF BRIEFING a. Briefing on the merger of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development and Planning and Zoning Department into the Housing and Planning Department. Mandy DeMayo, Community Development Administrator, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, briefed the board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m. 2
COMMISSION ON SENIOR REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Natalie Cagle, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Billy Jackson, Jacqueline Angel, and Patricia Bordie. Staff in Attendance: Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:02pm. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS AUGUST 12TH, A. The minutes for the August 12th, 2020 Meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Varteressian motion, Commissioner Van Sickle second on a 11-0 vote with minor edits. Commissioners Jackson, Angel, Bordie, Garcia-Pittman, and Lugo were absent. B. Commissioner Lugo entered the dais. None 2020 MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. None III. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution Reallocation of Austin Public Library Senior Programming Funds i. Commissioners discussed resolution. ii. Resolution of Reallocation of Austin Public Library Senior Programming Funds was adopted on Commissioner Lugo motion, Commissioner Grampp second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson, Angel, Bordie, and Garcia- Pittman were absent. B. Commissioner Garcia-Pittman entered the dais. C. Presentation was given on the 2019 State and Federal Legislative Update by Brie L. Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, City of Austin. D. Presentation was given on Austin Social Isolation Taskforce Overview presentation was given on behalf of Jennifer Emerick, Co-Founder, Heart and Soul Taskforce by Serita Lacasse, Senior Access. E. Presentation was given on Seniors and Law Enforcement Together committee (SALT) by Veronica Saldate, Office of Community Liaison, Austin Police Department. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Commission Work Plan – Standing Item i. No discussion currently. B. Updates from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group • No discussion currently. • No discussion currently. iii. Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group • No discussion currently. iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group • No discussion currently. C. Update on Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) D. City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) E. Update on the Equity Action Team – Standing Item (Emily De Maria Nicola) i. No discussion currently. i. …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-09-21 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 APPROVED October 12, 2020 The Animal Advisory Commission convened via a remote, Special Called Meeting, Monday, September 21, 2020, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Edward Flores, Monica Frenden, Andrea Schwartz, JoAnne Norton, and Ryan Clinton. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Dr. Jon Brandes, Nancy Nemer, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare Speakers included (agenda item): • Ellen Jefferson, 2a • Lucy Fernandez, 2a • Yolanda Rodriguez, 2a • Pat Valls-Trellis, 2a • Wendy Murphy, 2a 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Commissioner Nazor moved to approve the minutes from the September 14, 2020, meeting, and Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 9-0. Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, Norton, and Clinton voted approval. Commissioners Neuhaus, Dr. Brandes, and Nemer were absent, and District 4 is vacant. AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-09-21 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendations from the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Work Group. Commissioner Nazor moved to recommend that the City of Austin participate in the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Program; Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. Commissioner Frenden recused from voting. Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, and Clinton voted in favor; Commissioners Flores, Schwartz and Norton voted against. Commissioners Neuhaus, Dr. Brandes and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant Motion failed 5-3. Commissioner Clinton moved to accept the second recommendation from the HASS Work Group which is to recommend that Animal Services be designated an “essential service’ and that hiring for Animal Services positions be “unfrozen.” All Commissioners present voted in favor: Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Flores, Schwartz, Frenden, Clinton and Norton. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. Commissioners Neuhaus, Dr. Brandes and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners agreed to include the following under Old Business: a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Workgroup on Austin Animal Center’s Shelter-Neuter-Release (SNR) Program Commissioners to discuss concerns regarding ASO’s SNR program for cats. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Code Revision Workgroup Commissioners to discuss review of Ordinance 2019107-025 and recent Code Revisions regarding public safety and animal welfare. Commissioners agreed to include …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission September 18, 2020, 1:00pm Music Commission to be held September 18, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 17 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 18 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 18, 2020, 1:00pm) 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 (September 17, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los 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. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board September 18, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held September 18, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 17, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 18, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Edna Staniszewski at 512-974-1260 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Edna.Staniszewski@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board FECHA de la reunion (September 18, 2020) 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 (September 17, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Edna Staniszewski at 512-974-1260 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Early Childhood Council September 18, 2020 Early Childhood Council to be held September 18, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, September 17, 2020 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 18, 2020, Early Childhood Council Meeting, residents must: •Email or call the board liaison at 512-663-2792 or Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov no later than noon the day before the meeting. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Rachel.Farley@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. • This meeting is not broadcast live. Reunión del Early Childhood Council, 18 de septiembre 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 (antes del mediodía el jueves, 17 de septiembre). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-663-2792 or Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el 17 de septiembre el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 18, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to be held September 18, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 17, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 18, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 no later than noon, (September 17, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 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 joshua.robinson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 18, 2020) 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 (September 17, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” September 18, 2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held September 18, 2020 at 1 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, September 17, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 18, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, September 17, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live if this meeting is broadcast live Reunión del Economic Prosperity Commission FECHA de la reunion 18 de Septiembre 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 (17 de Septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974- 6452 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los 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. la …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 9/17/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 9/17/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: GOVERNOR ABBOTT "As opposed to the state having to take multiple rifle- shot approaches at overriding local regulations, I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ * – Governor Greg Abbott, March 21, 2017 *Source: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 Governor Greg Abbott in 2017 9/17/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 4 TREND: ANTI-CITY LEGISLATION: POST 85TH SPECIAL SESSION "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…And where do we have all our problems in America? Not at the state level run by Republicans, but in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council men and women. That's where you see liberal policies. That's where you see high taxes. That's where you see street crime." * -Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, 2017 *Source: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 9/17/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 5 Lt Governor Dan Patrick in 2016. Photo by Gage Skidmore. TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: POST 86TH SESSION “Any mayor, county judge that was dumb ass enough to come meet with me, I told them with great clarity, my goal is for this to be the …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 Chair Yoshida called the Commission Meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Kuo Yang, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Hanna Huang, Ketan Patel, Shubhada Saxena, Debasree DasGupta, and Pooja Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Corrie Stokes, City Auditor Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager (Office of Sustainability) Laura LaFuente, Program Manager (Austin Public Health) Celine Rendon, Community Engagement Specialist (Office of Sustainability) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on April 10, 2020, May 20, 2020 and June 22, 2020 with minor edit. Commissioner Cobalis made the motion. Commissioner Chen seconded. Vote was 10-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: No update provided. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: No update provided 4. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided b. Update on the July 24 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting (Commissioner Stanton) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Masterplan: No update provided 2. Update on the Asian American Recourse Center Bridge: No update provided 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards: No update provided 4. Current status of City Budget process and COVID-19 impact: No update provided 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Office of Sustainability Presentation on the Austin Community Climate Plan (Celine Rendon) - Climate Protection Manager Zach Baumer and Community Engagement Specialist Celine Rendon provided an update on the Austin Community Climate Plan. Budget Recommendations. b. Austin Public Health FY 2020 Budget Recommendations Update & Overview of the Social Services Audit (Adrienne Sturrup) - Program Manager Laura LaFuente provided a status update on the FY20 c. Office of the City Auditor Presentation on the Redistricting Commission – City Auditor Corrie Stokes provided a presentation on the timeline for applying to be on the Redistricting Commission. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on resolution in support of Austin Asian Impact and its data collection work, including assembling a directory of Asian American organizations and collection of social impact data – No action taken. Commissioners will collaborate on public safety initiatives in the Health and Community Engagement Workgroup. b. Information Sharing – No …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Peter Chao, Kuo Yang, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Kavita Radhakrishnan, Hanna Huang, Molly Wang, and Pooja Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Laura Esparza, Division Manager (Parks & Recreation) Cara Welch, Public Information Specialist (Communications & Public Information Office) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Lora Petty – Fiscal Year (FY) Budget 2020-21 Carmen Llanes Pulido – Land Development Code (LDC) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on January 21, 2020. Commissioner Yoshida made the motion. Commissioner Chen seconded. Vote was 10-0. Commissioner Sethi was not present to vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Commissioner Cobalis provided an update and referenced AARC Workgroup meeting notes. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Commissioner Yoshida provided an update and referenced the Health and Community Engagement meeting notes. Commissioner Yoshida provided a summary over the Community Budget Forum that was held on Thursday, February 13, at the Asian American Resource Center. Budget Community Engagement event: 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: No update provided 4. Business Planning Workgroup: Commissioner Yoshida discussed how the workgroup will approach FY21 Budget Recommendations. Budget timeline/process b. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC): Commissioner Cobalis provided an update. JIC has expanded to include the Early Childhood Council within the committee. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Masterplan: Division Manager, Laura Esparza provided an update on the AARC Masterplan and the construction of the bridge. Esparza read a memo from Parks & Recreation Dept. (PARD) Director Kimberly McNeeley in response to the Commission response action on 1-21-2020. a. (PARD) response to Commission action on 1-21-2020: PARD Director Kimberly McNeeley provided a memo in response to the Commission action on 1-21-2020. b. Projected timeline c. Workgroup recommendations: Commissioners Cobalis and Yoshida elaborated on the AARC Workgroup recommendations to not have the construction of the bridge be funded through the bond funds, consistent with the Commission resolution passed in January. The commission will speak with the Watershed Protection Dept. for …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at via WebEx Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Peter Chao, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Shubhada Saxena, DasGupta, and Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) Maya Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist (Office of Police Oversight) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: No update provided. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: See workgroup meeting notes in backup documents. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. Budget timeline/process Annual Internal Review b. Update on the June 22 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Stanton): No update provided. 1. Update on AARC Masterplan: No update provided. 2. Update on the Asian American Recourse Center Bridge 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards (due 7/22/20) – Reference backup documents. 4. NAAO – AAPI COVID-19 response (American Stateman 7/12/20) – Reference backup c. Follow-up Items: documents. 2. STAFF BRIEFING a. Overview of 2021 City Budget (Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager) – Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano provided an update and answered questions over 2021 City Budget. b. Office of Police Oversight reports (Maya Guevara – Office of Police Oversight) - Community Engagement Specialist Maya Guevara provided a presentation and an update on the following items: 1. Analysis of Austin Police Department’s Racial Profiling Data joint report 2. 2018 Officer Involved Shooting report 3. Update on the new Community Police Review Commission 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and possible action on the Annual Internal Review Report, for submission to the City Clerk by Commission Chair. The commission voted to approve the Annual Internal Review Report. b. Support the UT School of Nursing application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Commissioner Chen moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Yoshida. Vote was 8-0 c. Authorize the Discussion and possible action on the election of officers to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. - The commission voted to elect Kirk Yoshida as Chair and Sarah Chen as Vice Chair of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 18, 2020 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data Report Overview • Joint report between the Office of Police Oversight, The Office of Innovation, and the Equity Office released to the public on January 20th, 2020 • The report examines APD motor vehicle stop data from 2015-2018, looking closely at the race and ethnicities of people pulled over • Data Sources • The data categorizing race and ethnicity was taken from Austin Police Department. • Austin's population data in this report is from the 2010 census. The proportions are based on comparing the APD data to the population data for proportionality. Key Findings In 2018 • Black/African American individuals were overrepresented in motor vehicle stops by 7%, as well as searches, citations, and arrests by 17%, 5%, and 17%, respectively. • Hispanic/ Latino individuals were overrepresented in motor vehicle stop by 2%, as well as searches, citations, and arrests by 13%, 5%, and 12%, respectively. • White individuals were underrepresented in motor vehicle stops by 7%as well as searches, citations, and arrests by 24%, 8%, and 23%, respectively. • Asian individuals were underrepresented in motor vehicle stops by 2%. as well as searches, citations, and arrests by 5%, 3%, and 6%, respectively. Key Findings • Black/African American individuals were the most overrepresented of any demographic and were the only racial group to receive more high discretion searches than low • Commuting habits cannot explain the disproportional representation of Black/African Americans in motor vehicle stops. • Commuting habits are similar across race • A majority of arrests occurred in East Austin, while a majority of warnings and field observations occurred in the West part of Austin Key Findings • Racial disparity in stops, searches, citations, arrests, of Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino people has worsened from 2015-2018. Looking Forward The report outlines a list of recommendations for APD where disparities exist: • A call for APD to acknowledge the existence and worsening of racial disparities in Austin • Acknowledge • Accountability • Eliminate racial disparities by 2023 • • Racial equity training for all staff Implicit bias testing in hiring of APD • Community Feedback and Impact • Community Conversation Series A Community Conversation: Race & Policing in Austin Racial Profiling Report: Community Forum Context • 56 community members, 20 city staff, and …
FY21 Budget Update Asian American Quality of Life Commission CHRIS RILEY A P H F I N A N CIA L M A N AGER Agenda Budget Overview APH Divisions Where We Invest New Investments in FY21 FY21 Budget Overview •Total Budget of $153,993,803 •General Fund Budget of $103,014,803 •Grants Budget of $50,979,000 APH Divisions Administration: Accounting, Budget and Analysis, Information Systems, Human Resources, Records Management, Facilities, Public Information and 1115 Medicaid Waiver Community Services: Neighborhood Services, Family Health, Day Labor and WIC Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Chronic Disease, Injury Prevention, Communicable Disease and Immunizations Environmental Health Services: Inspection Services, Environmental Rodent Control, One Stop Shop Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness: Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance, Public Health Preparedness and Vital Records Health Equity and Community Engagement: Contract Management, Social Service Policy, Planning and Evaluation, HIV Resources Administration and Health Equity Homeless Services Division (NEW in FY21): City-wide homelessness policy support, Crisis Intervention, Adult Immunizations Office of Director: Accreditation and Intergovernmental affairs Transfers and Other Requirements 11% Community Services 5% Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 7% Where we Invest APH Divisions and Programs Administration 10% Environmental Health Services 6% Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness 3% Health Equity and Community Engagement 7% Homeless Services 1% Social Services Contracts 50% Social Services Contracts Contract Focus Areas Workforce Development, $3,309,888 Behavioral Health, $7,297,528 Health Equity, $2,883,878 Administration & Planning, $550,058 Basic Needs, $10,321,305 Child & Youth Services, $8,999,688 HIV Services, $645,191 Homeless Services, $17,371,130 New Operating Budget Investments •Additional funding for Bergstrom Tech Childcare facility •Online payment and application module for Digital Health Dept System •Increase in funding and staffing for Epidemiology •Office of Violence Prevention •Early Childhood Program Coordinator • Supporting Commissions: African American Quality of Life Comm, Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission, Early Childhood Commission New Social Services Contract Investments •Re-imaginging Police: Funding for Immigrant Services, Mental Health and Family Violence Prevention - $1.1M • Supporting Commissions: African American Quality of Life Comm, Asian American Quality of Life Comm, Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission •Family Violence Shelter and Protection - $2.1M ($100K one-time) •Permanent Supportive Housing & Services - $6.5M • Supporting Commission: African American Quality of Life Comm New Social Services Contract Investments •Substance Use Continuum of Care - $1M ($350K one-time) •Food Access - $400K ($150K one-time) • Supporting Commission: Commission on Seniors •Equitable Access to Abortion - $100K (one-time) •Increased …
FY2020-21 Reimagining Public Safety Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 18, 2020 Summary Category APD Budget Reductions/Reinvestments Amount $31.5 million APD Units transferred to Reimagine Safety Fund $45.1 million APD units transferred to Decouple Fund $76.6 million Total $153.2 million AAQOL Advisory Commission Update 1 APD Budget Reductions/Reinvestments: $31.5 million Immediate reductions/reallocations • Cancel 3 cadet classes • Reduction in 80+ vacant positions • Reduce overtime • Fund public safety radio replacements through contractual obligations • Reduce specialized fleet modifications and reduce cell phone budget • Transfer of Special Events civilian staff to DSD • Transfer of APD PIO positions to newly created public safety communications program in Communications and Public Information Office • License Plate Readers • Mounted Patrol Civilian Vacancies • Delayed scheduled replacement • Partially fund Records of duty weapons Management AAQOL Advisory Commission Update 2 APD Budget Reductions/Reinvestments: $31.5 million (cont’d) Reinvestments • Permanent Supportive Housing • EMS and APH COVID resources • Family Violence Shelter • Office of Violence Prevention • Mental health Responders and CHPs • Increased resources for Equity Office, Office of Police Oversight and new Civil Rights Office • Substance Abuse resources • Food Access • Abortion Access • Family Support and Re-Entry programs • Mental Health resources for HOST • Workforce programs • Increased resources for APH mental health services, family violence programs, and immigrant legal services • Targeted training for trauma-informed response, unconscious bias, and racial and cultural sensitivity, as well as training to safely administer Naloxone to someone experiencing a drug overdose • Expansion of the Integral Care-EMCOT • Early Childhood Program Coordinator • Mobility Services Officer Study • Equity in Policing Technology resource • Juneteenth Holiday AAQOL Advisory Commission Update 3 APD Units transferred to Reimagine Safety Fund: $45.1 million • Austin Regional Intelligence Center • Wrecker • DWI Enforcement • Explorers • Highway Enforcement • Interdiction K9 • Lake Patrol • Learned Skills Unit • Motors • Mounted Patrol • Nuisance Abatement • Overtime • Park Police • Recruiting • Traffic • Training AAQOL Advisory Commission Update 4 APD units transferred to Decouple Fund: $76.6 million • Booking Services • Business Technology • Central Equip & Supply Inventory • Chemistry • Communications Dispatch Center Emergency 9-1-1 • Crime Analysis • Crime Records/Fingerprints Planning • Crime Scene • DNA • Evidence Control • Facilities • Financial Management Fleet/Equip Vehicle/Supply Internal Affairs • Forensic Services • • …
