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Austin Area HIV Planning Council Section Break (Next Page) Deleted: ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan 2022-2026 Table of Contents Page # SECTION I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED PLAN AND SCSN ............... 3 SECTION II: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PLANNING PROCESS 1. JURISDICTIONAL PLANNING PROCESS ............................................................... 4 SECTION III: CONTRIBUTING DATA SETS AND ASSESSMENTS 1. DATA SHARING AND USE ........................................................................................... 7 2. EPIDEMIOLOGIC SNAPSHOT .................................................................................... 8 3. HIV PREVENTION CARE AND TREATMENT RESOURCE INVENTORY ...... 17 4. NEEDS ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................. 18 SECTION IV: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS............................................................................ 18 SECTION V: 2022-2026 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .......................................................... 18 SECTION VI: 2022-2026 INTEGRATED PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH ............................................................................................................................... 19 SECTION VI: LETTERS OF CONCURRENCE 2 SECTION I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED PLAN AND SCSN The Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan is a five year plan to accelerate progress in the Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) towards diagnosing all people with HIV early as a possible, treating people with HIV rapidly and effectively to reach sustained viral suppression, preventing new HIV transmissions by using proven interventions, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and responding quickly to potential HIV outbreaks to get vital prevention and treatment services to people who need them in order to increase access to care, improve health outcomes, and reduce HIV-related health disparities. This plan reviews the landscape of the HIV epidemic in the Austin TGA—the demographics of those living with and more likely to be impacted by HIV/AIDS, resources and services available, and needs, gaps and barriers to prevention and care. The second half of the plan details goals and objectives the Austin TGA in accordance with the plans of our partners initiatives Ending the HIV Epidemic and Fast Track Cities. In 2019, there were 6,721 people living with HIV/AIDS (PWH) within the five county TGA, with over 100 new diagnoses that year. A majority (85%) of people with HIV are male. Among males, Whites have a higher prevalence at 42%, followed by Latinx at 36%. Black females comprise 48% of all females with HIV, while Black males comprise 16% of all males with HIV. Men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to bear a heavy burden of HIV in the Austin TGA. Table D demonstrates the distribution of mode of transmission by race/ethnicity among persons living with HIV in the Austin TGA. The most common mode of transmission was MSM (70%) for all races/ethnicities. MSM was the most …
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Data Request Summary Priority Setting and Resource Allocation March – July Series of data presentations and events to familiarize Planning Council with data related to PLWHIV/AIDS in Travis County/Austin TGA Deleted: June • HIV in Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) and Texas – Department of State Health Services • Epidemiology Data Presentation on HIV and Epidemiology 101 – Austin Public Health’s Deleted: TX DSHS Deleted: Data Epidemiology Department • Health and Social Equity Analysis within the Austin TGA – Office of Support • Clinical Quality Management Project Updates – Administrative Agent (AA) • Client Utilization Data - AA • Austin TGA System of Care Summary - EGMC Consulting • Consumer Advisory Group Sessions and Townhall Meetings • Fast Track Cities and Ending the Epidemic Plans – Coordinators • Reallocation trends with available FY data Commented [DN1]: Alternative title: Race/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Rates within the TGA Commented [DN2R1]: Add housing status, economic status, and other social disparities Commented [DN3R1]: Health and Social Equity Analysis of HIV within the Austin TGA Commented [DN4R1]: Reach out to Epi and DSHS on assistance May - Data request for PSRA cycle Review this document to finalize data request. Supporting documents to assist in finalizing this data request include: Deleted: QM Deleted: AA Deleted: • Example of resource allocation data one-page summary- AA staff • Explanation of how Finance and Allocations/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment and Governance and Membership/Care Strategies Committees efforts and activities inform recommendations to Planning Council- Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment and Governance and Membership/Care Strategies Committee Chairs • Example of PSRA Binder used during the previous PSRA cycle- Finance/Allocations Committee Chair June and July - Priority Setting Data Determine Criteria Factors for FY2025 • Year 1 Needs Assessment Review, Y2 Needs Assessment Review, Y3 Needs Assessment Review- Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee/Planner • Explanation of the outcomes or findings from Consumer Advisory Groups and Townhall- Planner • Outcome data from clients in care- AA staff • Priorities and alignment with Ending the Epidemic and the Fast Track Cities Plan- Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Chair/Planner • Provider Input (survey and/or close out report and/or other input mechanism • Epidemiological Profile- Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment /Planner • Relevant updates from FY23 • • Service Categories and Service Standard that Support Directives List of service categories that support early identification of people living with HIV Deleted: 2 July - Resource Allocation Data …
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Austin Area Comprehensive Planning Council Ryan White Part B Administrative Agency Report Submitted by May 20, 2024 I. Part B Grants Administration/Management Update • New Staff have joined our team: 3 Monitors and 1 Planner II. Part B Expenditure Summary Update The 23-24 Part B expenditure summary is as follows: • 8% of the contract year has expired, with 4% of the funds used through April 2024 (RW) • 67% of the contract year has expired, with 59% of the funds used through April 2024 (State Services) Table 1: Ryan White and State Services FY 24-25/23-24 Part B Billing Summary April 2024 RW (All agencies) CATEGORY Expended Amount Percent Expended Service Delivery $4,422,951.00 $140,216.70 4.27% Budgeted Amount Budgeted Amount State Services (All Agencies) Service Delivery $4,358,553.33 $2,686,632.59 59.47% III. Ryan White Part B Expenditure Summary Update (Austin Agencies Only) Budgeted Amount Expended Amount Percent Expended Service Delivery $1,068,000.00 $79,074.73 7.40% Expended Amount Percent Expended ***Out of variance: Expenditures are more than 10% (over or under) the contract year percentage. Allocation Expended Justification Service Category Health Insurance Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services Early Intervention Services Emergency Financial Assistance Local AIDS Pharmaceutic al Assistance $210,000.00 $12,822.85 Within Variance Oral Health $365,000.00 $16,798.22 Within Variance $0 $0 N/A $140,500.00 $10, 138.11 Within Variance $0 $0 N/A $134,500.00 $18,964.97 Out of Variance Mental Health $218,000.00 $19,798.46 Within Variance $0 $0 N/A Non-Medical Case Management Food Bank $0 Total Regular Ryan White V. Client Complaints : N/A $0 N/A
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Town Hall Location and Goal Setting Goal of First Town Hall: To obtain diverse input from PLWH, both in and out of care, related to satisfaction with current services, information on service needs, barriers, and gaps, and overall trends and concerns. This town hall meeting will address the legislative requirement for Planning Council to obtain “input on community needs and priorities”. The town hall aims to supplement the needs assessment findings where community members expressed their needs for: Community members in the field expressed the main barriers they face, when deciding on seeking care are: 1. Dental Care 2. Medical Appointment access 3. Medical cost-sharing assistance 1. 2. 3. ability to pay for services. lack of access to health insurance Not knowing where to go For those who are currently connected to care resources, Other was the most selected reasons that participants did not seek care. The barriers reported included: Seeing [another doctor] • • New diagnosis • None/didn’t have it/I didn’t know I was positive/I am HIV-negative/I do not have an HIV diagnosis. • Legal issues and housing Being undetectable was the second most reported reason for person’s in-care to not continue seek care. Format of Town Hall: Common format is a briefing by a panel of three/four community leaders, and a moderator [Planner]. Develop a set of questions or topics led by an agenda to obtain information that the Planning Council needs for decision making. Meeting Logistics: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST, hybrid Location: Permitting and Development Center in Event Room 1406. Room is booked from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM for preparation and clean up. Parking will be validated for attendees at this townhall. Because this special called “meeting” of the Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is subjected to the Texas Open Meeting Act (TOMA), attendee parking will be validated. Per Section 7.2 of the Bylaws, the HIVPC at all times conducts its meetings and operations, in accordance with the requirements of TOMA. See the Permitting and Development Center site for more information on parking. If Planning Council would prefer to host the first townhall at the Asian American Resource Center, the community room is smaller than the PDC but has capacity for 40 persons. Hybrid capable and parking is free. Regarding Townhall #2, based on previous related discussions with the Chair and council, the Planner has posed the idea …
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Needs Assessment on Service Needs and Barriers for those in-care and out of care Year 2 Activity, Literature Review From responses of 2/4 FASPNA members, Understanding the impact of rising housing costs on HIV Health Care access is the most interested topic by having the highest score. Access the survey here: or visit surveymonkey.com/r/HIVPCY2NA The populations of interest are Black MSMs, Latinx MSMs, and Black WSMs from ages 14-34. Limited information related to transgender and gender diverse persons may be available depending on how various literature define gender. What does FASPNA think of these suggested topics and populations? The purpose of the literature review is to serve as a “special study” by compiling existing literature related to identified barriers and needs for PLWH in lieu of resurveying, to further explore a key identified issues from the survey administered in 2022. The focus will be for those who are lost to care or out of care compared to those in care, if possible. We hope to use the information compiled to be able to carry out focus groups that will begin planning in April to better understand factors that would help return PLWH to care and keep persons in care. Access to the system of care analysis and provider capacity and capabilities report is available on request.
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HRSA HAB, HIV Integrated Prevention and Care Plan, CY2022-2026 Summary Statement SECTION I: Integrated Plan Submission and Review Summary Jurisdiction Submission Type Austin, Texas ☐ Integrated state/city prevention and care plan ☐ Integrated state-only prevention and care plan ☒ Integrated city-only prevention and care plan ☐ Other:_________________________________ Austin, TGA ☒ Yes ☐ No or Not Applicable Name of Plan(s) Used: Fast Track Cities Action Plan, Austin System of Care Summary Report, Austin HRSA EHE Year 3 Workplan 2.0 If available, URL to other Plan(s): ☒ Yes ☐ No RWHAP Part A Jurisdictions (EMA/TGA) or MSAs included in the plan Did the jurisdiction use portions of other plans to satisfy requirements (e.g., EHE plan)? Executive Summary Included HRSA Reviewer’s Name: HRSA Reviewer’s Name: HRSA Reviewer’s Name(s) Melody Barry Darrin Johnson 1 | P a g e Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan Summary Statement SECTION II: Community Engagement and Planning Process Purpose of this Section: For the recipient to describe how the jurisdiction approached the planning process, engaged community members and stakeholders, and fulfilled legislative and programmatic requirements including: 1. SCSN 2. RWHAP Part A and B planning requirements including those requiring feedback from key stakeholders and people with HIV 3. CDC planning requirements Tips given to recipients for meeting this requirement: 1. This requirement may include submission of portions of other submitted plans including the EHE plan submitted as a deliverable for PS19-1906. 2. Be sure to provide adequate detail to confirm compliance with legislative and programmatic planning requirements. 3. The planning process should include key stakeholders and broad-based communities that include but are not limited to people with HIV, funded-service providers, and stakeholders, especially new stakeholders, from disproportionately affected communities. See Appendix 3 for required and suggested examples of stakeholders to be included. 4. Explain how the jurisdiction built collaborations among systems of care relevant to HIV in the jurisdictions (e.g., behavioral health and housing services). 5. Include community engagement related to “Respond” and support of cluster detection activities. Please select all planning bodies that participated in developing the Integrated Plan ☐ Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Planning Body ☒ RWHAP Part A Planning Council/Planning Body ☐ RWHAP Part B Advisory Group ☒ HIV Prevention Group (HPG) ☐ EHE Planning Body ☐ Other, please specify: Please note the remainder of this table includes the language provided to the recipient in the CY 2022-2026 CDC DHAP and HRSA HAB Integrated …
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Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Administrative Agent (AA) Report to HIV Planning Council May 2024 PART A & MAI GRANTS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT UPDATE HRA is now fully staffed. 1. 2. All RWA contracts have been fully executed or are being routed for signature. OTHER HIV RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION GRANT UPDATES 1. HOPWA: all contracts executed 2. Part C: all contracts executed 3. EHE PS20: 2-month extension being contracted 4. Part A/MAI: All FFY24-25 contracts are routing or executed 5. HRSA EHE: All FFY24-25 contracts are under negotiation PART A & MAI FISCAL UPDATE 1. Expenditures Through March 2024 CATEGORY Part A Formula MAI TOTAL Budgeted Amount Expended Amount Percent Expended $1,504,902 $20,647 1.37% $112,467 $522 0.46% $1,617,369 $21,169 1.31% • Budgeted amounts only reflect first Notice of Award. • As of 5/15/24 we have not received the final Notice of Award for FFY24. CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 1. CQM Plan Development and Next Steps: The CQM plan is currently being revised to include EHE and Part C activities, monitoring and evaluation. HRA team will meet with HRSA to review CQM Plan prior to finalization on 5/16/24. CQM plan was presented to the CQM Committee on 5/09/24. 2. CQM Performance Measures: CQM performance measures for Part A/MAI, Part C and EHE have been drafted and shared with the CQM Committee. Performance measures will be finalized after review from the HRSA TA on 5/16/24. Austin TGA Administrative Agent Report to HIV Planning Council, January 2024, Page 1 3. Quality Improvement Project: Recipients have begun new round of quality improvement projects that will be focused on data quality and improvement in viral load suppression. This will be a six-month PDSA cycle ending in December 2024Recipients have begun new round of quality improvement projects that will be focused on data quality and improvement in viral load suppression. This will be a six-month PDSA cycle ending in December 2024. 4. CQM Committee Meetings: Last meeting was held on May 9, 2024, where subrecipients presented their findings on their last QIP Cycle. CQM Committee meetings will be moving from a monthly basis to a quarterly basis. CQM staff will begin meeting with the subrecipients on a monthly basis individually to provide individualized technical assistance in June. Data Management: TCT Enhancements and Issues: DATA MANAGEMENT UPDATE 1. The data staff at HRA continue to work through TCT issues with subrecipients and the TCT Help Desk. HRA meets with the TCT …
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AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL The mission of the HIV Planning Council is to develop and coordinate an effective and comprehensive community-wide response to HIV. Planning Council: Office of Support Staff Report May 20, 2024 Business Committee Meeting OFFICE OF SUPPORT STAFF Kodjo Dodo, Manager Kodjo.Dodo@austintexas.gov Rashana Raggs, Supervisor Rashana.Raggs@austintexas.gov Nathalia Delgadillo, Planner II Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov Zaria Thomas, Planner I Zaria.Thomas@austintexas.gov. Deena Rawleigh, Admin Sr. Deena.Rawleigh@austintexas.gov AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS TOTAL 10 (9 Voting, 1 Non-voting member) 1. Kelle’ Martin, Chair 2. Alicia Alston 3. Joe Anderson Jr. 4. Liza Bailey 5. Aran Belani 6. Zachery Garay 7. Ashley Garling 8. Marquis Goodwin 9. Judith Hassan 10. Rocky Lane, Non-Voting 11. Kristina McRae-Thompson 12. Gin Pham Summary The Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is at 12 members. The Executive Committee is expected to finish reviewing and updating the Policies and Procedures at their June meeting. The Governance/Membership/Care Strategies committee finalized date, time, location, and goals for the July 17, 2024 Townhall for people living with HIV at the Permitting and Development Center. They also working on recruitment and retention related items. The Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment committee reviewed and updated their draft Summary of data needs and request for Priority Setting/Resource Allocation of FY25. The committee received a presentation on Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and Early Identification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS (EIIHA) to assist in determining their priority groups for FY25.This committee is continuing their updates to the Integrated Plan. The April Business committee received their annual PSRA training for FY25 and received a nomination The Fast Track Cities Consortium will be on May 30th. Get your Eventbrite tickets here. See more info in the for Vice Chair from Marquis Goodwin Outreach portion of the report. Event Requests Form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HIVPCEvents HIV PLANNING COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATES Executive Committee is seeking nominations for Secretary. Per the bylaws, nominations must be made during a business meeting. o The Executive Committee would like to bring back the Bylaws and Memorandum of Understanding for their June meeting for alignment and finish updating Policies and Procedures. Governance/Membership combined Care Strategies Committee (GMCS) committee chair is Zachery Garay. o The GMCS committee reviewed and approved the updates to the Recruitment and Retention brochure document. The committee would like to further discuss a Frequently Asked Questions document and a Linktree to assist council in their recruitment efforts …
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1. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, May 20, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. with four members present. Commissioner Hawkins joined the dais at 6:19pm. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, Jacqueline Watson and Tam Hawkins were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins joined the dais at 6:19pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mr. Stables addressed the board regarding Ordinance #20220915-065. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 15, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the minutes of the April 15, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) Chair Escobar briefed the board that there is a newly appointed commissioner to fill the vacancy. He is working through the eligibility process. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process and Evaluation process underway (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation) The Chair postponed this item to the Executive Session. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council supporting the continued need for the Urban Renewal Plan and Urban Renewal Agency in response to the City Ordinance No. 20181213-101 (Chair Escobar) Courtney Banker updated the board; Chair Escobar led the discussion. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318-005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Following discussion, Commissioner Watson made a motion to authorize Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to speak on behalf of the URB to advocate for the board’s recommendation regarding the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the URB, seconded by Commissioner Tetey. Commissioner Motwani motioned for a friendly amendment to allow any board member to speak on behalf of the full board. Commissioner Watson agreed to the amendment and on Commissioner …
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on May 20, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Lane Becker, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Chris Flores - Barton Springs Bathhouse Wolf Sittler - Norwood House Phillip Thomas - Free Zilker Coalition Cedar Stevens - Free Zilker Coalition APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 22, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 22, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 6-0 vote with two vacancies. Board Members Franklin, Merritt and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural Center and Genealogy Center staff and the 2024 Stay Black & Live Austin Citywide Juneteenth Festival. Carre Adams, Cultural & Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the Carver genealogical archives and events at the Carver. The motion to approve letters of support for George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural Center and Genealogy Center staff and the 2024 Stay Black & Live Austin Citywide 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2024 Juneteenth Festival was approved on Chair Villalobos' motion, Board Member Becker’s second on a 6-0 vote with two vacancies. Board Members Franklin, Merritt and Taylor absent. 3. Discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to direct the Watershed Protection Department to seek alternative solutions to the current proposed plan for the Reed Park Water Quality Improvement Project. Board Members discussed the need for green space in this park deficient area, the poor water quality of the creek, the effects of rapid urbanization on this area, the Chapter 26 process, and wastewater infrastructure. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to direct the Watershed Protection Department and Parks and Recreation Dept. to seek alternative solutions to the current proposed plan for the …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION May 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 20, May 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Gray called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Michael Vernusky, Felipe Garza Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach, Monica Maldonado, Gina Houston, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members Absent: Celina Zisman ,Amy Mok, Faiza Kracheni CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Steglich spoke in support of the Place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of April 15, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Gray’s motion, Commissioner Houston second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner’s Zisman, Mok, and Kracheni absent DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the May 6, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado An update was provided by Commissioner Maldonado Discussion of recommendations to Council regarding City departments partnering with artists and arts organizations An update was provided by Commissioner Schmalbach Discussion on performance space affordability and the realities and limitations of medium/small dance and theater companies presented by members of the arts community (AJ Garcia-Rameau, Andrea Ariel, Ann McNair) A presentation was provided by AJ Garcia-Rameau, Andrea Ariel, and Ann McNair STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding The Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Dr. Thomas Kurtz The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Dr. Thomas Kurtz Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on proposed Place-based enhancements strategy and …
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY MAY 20, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a special called meeting on May 20, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Commissioners Absent: Srini Raghavan Michael Stevenson Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on April 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of April 22, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Clemmons’ Motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Raghavan, Stevenson, and Weigel were absent. 2. Approve a recommendation to condemn the enactment of the State of Texas' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ban (Senate Bill 17) and its effect on the University of Texas. The recommendation was approved with the following friendly amendments on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Raghavan, Stevenson, and Weigel were absent. The friendly amendment from Chair Duhon was to add a section six to the Be It Resolved Section to read as follows. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Vice Chair Zeidan. “6. The Commission calls on Council to support budget recommendation 20240325-06 titled Addressing the Ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives passed by this body at the March 25th, 2024 meeting.” The friendly amendment from Commissioner Clemmons was to revise section five of the Be It Resolved section to read as follows. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Vice Chair Zeidan. “5. The Commission recommends the City Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of Texas, the Lieutenant Governor, Chair of the Texas Legislature Higher Education Committee, members of the Texas Legislature, the President of the University of Texas at Austin, and other relevant stakeholders.” Approve a recommendation to call on City Council to engage with the University of Texas to cease the use of police force to suppress student protests, work with student activists to find peaceful and constructive solutions, protect free speech and peaceful protest, protect student rights, and call on City Council to investigate the use of force and arrests of student …
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Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting Minutes May 20, 2024 Approval: July 9, 2024 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES May 20, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened on May 22, 2023, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the meeting to order at 3:06 pm Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Marcela Tuñón Sion (Vice Chair) (remote), Judy Musgrove Budget Committee Members Absent: Sam Angoori PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2025 – 2029 Update - Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales, Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd and Christina Romero provided updates and answered questions. 2. Austin Water Cost of Service Update – Austin Water Financial Manager, Songli Floyd provided updates and answered questions. 3. Austin Water Debt Management Update – Austin Water Financial Manager, Christina Romero provided an update and answered questions. 4. Review Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Schedule – Austin Water Financial Manager, Christina Romero provided an update and answered questions. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 5. Review and possible action to approve Budget Committee meeting schedule – The Budget Committee will review availability to schedule a follow up meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items - Chair Turrieta and Vice Chair Tuñon Sion requested updates on Capital Improvement Project (CIP) spending and Full-Time Employees (FTEs). ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. The minutes were approved at the July 9, 2024 Budget Committee meeting on Commissioner Musgrove’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón Sion’s second on a 3-0 vote, with Commissioner Angoori absent.
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Tourism Commission Board Community Interest Announcement Friday, May 31, 2024 is the last day to submit comments on the draft preservation plan. Please take a few minutes to check out the plan website (PublicInput.com/ATXpresplan), which includes the draft plan for review, a fun 5- minute community survey, short videos, and much more. Share your thoughts to shape the plan! Block Party! Join us on Givens Avenue in East Austin from 12 to 4 p.m. for a live DJ, guided neighborhood tours by Black Austin Tours, free snacks from local businesses, information about the draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan, and community partner booths with resources. Games and fun activities for kids and everyone! This event is co-hosted with Preservation Austin. May 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Givens Avenue in East Austin A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Felicia Ojeda, Tourism Commission Staff Liaison 512.404.4022
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1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD MAY 17, 2024 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER TRAINING ROOM, Suite 125 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden, Vice-Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia Faye Mills Katy Jo Muncie Lauren Pena Robin G. Sontheimer Roy Woody CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 (five) 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 MINUTES Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on MARCH 22, 2024. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT the minutes of DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) 3. 4. 5. Status of DACC operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC Presentation on DACC Medication Storage Program which provides unhoused individuals a safe place to store and access their prescription medications. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Kate Ballew, Clinical Case Manager Supervisor, DACC Update on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City of Austin Budget engagement opportunities. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260.
Item #3 DACC Services and Overview — original pdf
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board DACC Service and Data Overview Board Packet – May 17, 2024 Community Services Community Services Program (CS) – Participants fulfill community service hour requirements through public space cleaning, beautification projects, graffiti abatement, and working at DACC’s Edgar Fincher III Program Garden, which donates all food and eggs to local providers who feed the homeless community. o Number of Community Services Requests Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 627 o Acreage of Work Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 18.9 Violet KeepSafe Storage Program (VKS) – Free storage located downtown with secure bins to store vital documents, family memories, clothing, bedding, and more. Operates 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-7:00pm, seven days a week. Program employs people with lived experience to improve service experience and create workforce opportunities. o Number of Active VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 492 o Number of Interactions with VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 14,330 Court Services Restorative justice and problem-solving court – Fine-only court with emphasis on alternative resolutions, and provides an immediate connection to onsite case managers, basic needs, and social service resources. DACC resolves Class C criminal offenses in catchment area, and Proposition B and State camping ban cases citywide. o Number of Cases Filed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 1,395 o Number of Cases Docketed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 3,026 Clinical Diversion Program (CDP) – Dedicated case managers serve people engaging in Court Services to improve connection to case management and social services, while also improving appearance and case completion rates. o Number of CDP Clients: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 147 o Number of Cases Resolved through Participation in CDP: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 246 DACC Mobile Court Pilot – This Pilot, initiated by Council Resolution 20230816-016, is intended to connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing immediate connection to services and resource navigation through case managers onsite. o Warrants Cleared during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 60 o Cases Docketed during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Apr. 2024): 84 Homeless Services Walk-in Case Management – Provides assistance obtaining identification documents and signing up for public benefits, access to …
Item #4 DACC Medication Storage Program — original pdf
MEDICATION STORAGE PROGRAM Katharine Ballew, LCSW-S Clinical Case Manager Supervisor DACC Advisory Board Meeting May 17, 2024 MEDICATION STORAGE PROGRAM ▪ Was developed for clients experiencing unsheltered ▪ Provides a safe place to store prescription homelessness medications health resources ▪ Promotes stability and access to medical and mental ▪ Aligns with DACC’s person-centered, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approach ▪ Launched at end of April 2024 Press release sent out April 29, 2024 and shared with partners to raise awareness of service HOW IT WORKS ▪ Participant Agreement ▪ Secure storage ▪ Sign-in process ▪ Disposal process PARTNERSHIPS ▪ Austin Public Health ▪ Austin Homeless Advisory Council ▪ Texas State Board of Pharmacy ▪ City of Austin Law Dept. ▪ Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services ▪ Homeless Outreach Street Team & Community Health Paramedics NEXT STEPS ▪ Refrigeration ▪ Working with partners for outreach QUESTIONS? Jennifer Sowinski, LCSW-S Clinical Operations Manager Address: 505 Barton Springs Rd. Ste 125 Austin, TX 78704 512-974-1224 Phone: Jennifer.Sowinski@austintexas.gov Email:
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