Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type 140489 Traffic Signal-Related Equipment Information Technology NG $32,500,000 over 5 years Erin Williams 9/12/2024 N/A Transportation & Public Works Cooperative Agreement FY2024 Council Awards Report September 2024 Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs 55088 - Traffic Signals and Equipment, Electric Systems - 100% AM Signal, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Alex Colosivschi / Currux Vision LLC No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Mobotrex, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Texas Highway Products, LTD No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement 94876 - Psychologists/Psychological Services - 100% Center for Child Protection No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 100% Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption 95313 - Aviation Insurance - 50% 95356 - Liability, General Insurance - 50% Acrisure Aerospace Partners Insurance Solutions LLC Insufficient subcontracting opportunities 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 100% SHI-Government Solutions, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - DIR Cooperative Agreement 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 100% SHI-Government Solutions, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Omnia Cooperative Agreement 20811 - Application Software, Microcomputer - 50% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 50% Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - DIR Cooperative Agreement 91838 - Education And Training Consulting - 100% Media Mosaic / The Mosaic Company No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 91847 - Energy Consulting, Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Qualus, LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 94856 - Health Care Management - 100% Ready Rebound, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 91829 - Computer Software Consulting - 100% Veoci, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption 140990 Agreement Between COA & CCP for Reimbursement Health and Safety NG $2,216,380 over 5 years Enjole Armstrong Austin Police 9/12/2024 N/A 140535 SCADA Support Services Information Technology …
# Solicitation No Solicitation Name Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type SLBP Goal Information MBE/WBE MG $2,000,000 $2,000,000 FY2024 Council Awards Report 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024 MBE/ WBE Non Sub 3.15 3.15 UNK UNK Johnathan Williams M. Williams. 10/5/2023 Yes Construction Transportation and Public Works Transportation and Public Works 2 CLMC997 Teri Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd Roundabout Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. SG MG $1,799,694 $1,799,694 $1,488,117 82.69 4.73 4.89 0.15 0.56 1.59 1.86 7.93 Veronica Hawkins M. Williams 10/5/2023 Yes Construction Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs 1 CLMC994 2024 Miscellaneous Residential Streets Fog Seal IDIQ Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. (MH) Roadwise Solutions LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total (FB) All Points Inspection Svcs, Inc. (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC (MH) Austin Formula Utilities LLC (FH) J S Electric, Inc. (FH) Accurate Pavement Striping LLC (FH) Melendrez Trucking LLC / Far West Capital (MN) Big Sky Surveying LLC (FB) Ash-Nem Hauling LLC (FH) Alpha Ready Mix LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total 3 CLMC920 Prime Subs Bull Creek Basin Wastewater Pipelines Renewal (MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., (MB) Sammie J Kellough / Sam Kellough Trucking (FA) Marie's Trucking (FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total 4 CLMP353 Davis Medium Service Water Transmission Main Pipeline Black & Veatch Corporation Prime Subs (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Civil Team Engineers LLC (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MH) Garcia Design, Inc. (MA) CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC (FA) Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) MWM DesignGroup, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total (MH) Dariel L Macho / Blue Star Road LLC (FA) Beyond Engineering and Testing, LLC (FW) (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton, LLC Braun Clayton LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total (MB) CNG Engineering PLLC (MH) Garza EMC LLC (MH) Intelligent Engineering Services, LLP (MH) Jose I. Guerra, Inc. (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (MA) Leap Structures, PLLC (FW) Aan Garret-Coleman & Associates, Inc. (FW) Austin Permit Services, Inc. (FW) Catherine M O'Connor / Co' Design LLC (FW) Contour Collective, LLC SG MG SG MG Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y …
Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub Water and Waste NG $740,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 1/18/2024 N/A IFB-IDIQ FY2024 Council Awards Report 1/1/2024 - 9/30/2024 General Services NG $450,000 over 3 years Jackson Dodd Austin Public Health 1/18/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services Facilities and Grounds NG $2,550,000 over 5 years each Steven Stenton Financial Services 1/18/2024 N/A Cooperative Agreement # 1 2 3 AMA1090 Underwater Diving Inspections Specialty Offshore, Inc. 96226 - Diving Services - 100% No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 139221 Executive Leadership Training (Multi-Department) Austin Alliance Group, LLC 91838 - Education and Training Consulting - 100% No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 139165 Non-Construction Restoration and Remediation Services Belfor USA Group, Inc. / Belfor Property Restoration 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Mooring Recovery Services, Inc. / Mooring USA 91024 - Fire And/Or Water Damage Restoration Services - 98% 9107366 - Restoration, Refurbishing, Maintenance And Repair, Tile - 2% No subcontracting opportunities - BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement Marketing Support for ACC Expansion Project Eis Design, Inc. 91522 - Communication Marketing Services - 80% 9157355 - Outreach Services - 10% 91827 - Community Development Consulting - 10% Subs (FH) Taylor Collective Solutions, LLC (FW) Macwatson Enterprises, Inc. / Prographix (FB) Kara E. Henderson / Mindful Media, LLC 98889 - Weed and Vegetation Control - 100% Edko LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work T&S Growth Solutions LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Subs DTB1035REBI D 7 88576 - Odor Control Chemicals, Etc. - 100% US Peroxide, LLC / USP Technologies No subcontracting opportunities - Single commodity purchase Battery Chargers and Battery Banks 28558 - Lighting Units, Emergency, Battery Operated; and Batteries - 100% Direct Current Preventive Maintenance LLC / DCPM No subcontracting opportunities - Single commodity purchase Exponential Power, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Single commodity purchase Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW Subs Prime SOW …
Spend Report Data – Top 10 November 12, 2024 FY2022 Top 10 - Construction Construction Code Category 91430 Concrete 91340 Construction, Pipeline 90924 Building Construction, Commercial and Institutional Construction FY2022 $140,925,686.00 Industry Year Spend Construction FY2022 $47,024,526.50 Construction FY2022 $29,954,279.90 91200 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, GENERAL Construction FY2022 $27,687,792.50 91360 Construction, Water System, Main and Service Line Construction FY2022 $23,538,167.50 91341 Construction, Power Line (Installation, Maintenance, Repair) Construction FY2022 $20,207,170.90 90976 Site Work Construction FY2022 $18,038,566.20 91268 MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION Construction FY2022 $14,169,165.90 91347 Construction, Sidewalk and Driveway (incl Handicapped ramps) Construction FY2022 $12,300,317.10 91300 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, HEAVY Construction FY2022 $12,163,767.50 Total Data provided by FSD $346,009,440.00 2 FY2022 Top 10 - Commodities/Goods Commodities/Goods Code Category Industry Year Spend 28586 Transformers, Power Distribution (Incl. Fluid Fill Commodities/Goods FY2022 $21,933,434.60 2858673 TRANSFORMERS, POWER Commodities/Goods FY2022 $12,409,346.20 28561 Meters, Indicating and Recording of Power Consumpt Commodities/Goods FY2022 $12,145,669.30 705342 TRUCKS, GARBAGE/REFUSE, COMPLETE Commodities/Goods FY2022 $9,582,004.00 54523 Impact Tools, Air Powered (Not Road Building) Commodities/Goods FY2022 $9,275,930.24 20811 Application Software, Microcomputer Commodities/Goods FY2022 $8,012,755.32 72542 Poles, Metal, Transmission, High Voltage Commodities/Goods FY2022 $7,767,659.87 4050935 DIESEL FUEL (MOTOR FUEL) 704800 Trucks (One Ton and Less Capacity) 2066430 CONNECTORS, NETWORK DATA Total Commodities/Goods FY2022 $7,099,999.47 Commodities/Goods FY2022 $6,316,714.72 Commodities/Goods FY2022 $6,289,418.87 $100,832,932.59 Data provided by FSD 3 FY2022 Top 10 - Professional Services Professional Services Code Category 92517 Civil Engineering 90607 Architect Services, Professional 92533 ENGINEER SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL 92593 Traffic and Transportation Engineering 90694 Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution- Architectural 90656 Landscape Architecture 92536 Engineering Services (Not Otherwise Classified) 92588 Structural Engineering 9060705 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL 92535 Environmental Engineering Total Industry Year Spend Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services Professional Services FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 FY2022 $88,636,447.20 $17,503,939.60 $16,946,066.00 $11,150,669.30 $4,899,372.00 $4,711,548.27 $3,642,857.00 $2,598,429.80 $1,697,560.41 $1,017,954.65 $152,804,844.23 Data provided by FSD 4 FY2022 Top 10 - Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services 95243 Family and Social Services 92045 Software Maintenance/Support Code Category Industry Year Spend 9613026 TEMPORARY SERVICES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMER Non-Professional Services FY2022 $20,012,308.30 98887 Tree Trimming, Utility Lines (Energized) OSHA 29CFR 1910.269 94173 Power Plant Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Not 91871 IT Consulting 96445 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT O Non-Professional Services 95290 Training and Instruction (For Clients, Not Staff) 96858 Meter Reading Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional …
Regular Called Meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 12, 2024, 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Tx Some members of the Committee may participate by videoconference. Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link: https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/j.php?MTID=m7b1099ba0faa445b7c9ccfc54ad35d76 or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). Meeting number/Access code: 2493 737 1774 Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to Nathan.Aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Monday, November 11, 2024, at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 974-7136. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Saba Hatami Chi Lee Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Harrison Hudson Channy Soeur CALL TO ORDER – November 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m. AGENDA Vacant Bobak Tehrany, Chair PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 13, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discussion and possible action on the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 5. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 12, 2024 Page 2 of 2 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2024 IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, August 13, 2024 The Impact Fee Advisory Committee convened a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: SABA HATAMI Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: HARRISON HUDSON BOBAK TEHRANY, Chair SUSAN TURRIETA, Vice Chair Committee Members Absent: CHANNY SOEUR CHI LEE Committee has 1 vacancy. Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (Transportation & Public Works, TPW) Tyler Farrar (Transportation & Public Works) Nam Nguyen (Austin Water) CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Turrieta called the meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee to order at 4:33 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee May 14, 2024, meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 05/14/24 were approved on Committee Chair Tehrany’s motion, Committee Member Hudson’s second on a 4-0 vote. Committee Members Lee and Soeur were absent. 1 Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible approval of future ordinance language amending Ordinance No. 20201210-061 to lower the day care center collection rate under the Street Impact Fee Program to zero. The amended ordinance language was read into the record. A motion to approve the language as written in amendment draft was made by CM Hatami and seconded by Chair Tehrany. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote. CM Lee and Soeur were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395-058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Discussion of meeting dates and 2025 Street Impact Fee updates for next Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Turrieta adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m. without objection. 2. 4. 5. 2
TO: FROM: M E M O R A N D U M Impact Fee Advisory Committee Tyler Farrar Transportation and Public Works Department November 12, 2024 DATE: SUBJECT: Street Impact Fee Biannual Update #5 ___________________________________________________________________________ The tables and charts on the following pages summarize the administration and operations of the Street Impact Fee (SIF) program as of November 4, 2024. This report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting and accounts receivable systems. Street Impact fees collected in the period from June 22, 2022, to November 4, 2024 totaled $12,393,383.. To date, no fees collected have been spent on eligible projects from the Street Impact Fee program. All SIF funding from Service Area G is programmed to fund Project GI- 11, the design and construction of a traffic signal at Berkman Drive at Patton Lane. All SIF funding from Service Area J is programmed for Project JI-52, roadway improvements on Johnny Morris Road. Service Area DT had the highest collection of fees in the period summarized in this memo ($1,794,738) and has the highest balance of cash for eligible projects. All service areas have now had fees collected, though Service Areas B and K have collected fewer than $10,500. The other fourteen services areas have all collected more than $150,000. Service Area J has an outstanding invoice total of more than $2,000,000. Service Areas K and P all have less than $50,000 in outstanding invoices. Please contact Tyler Farrar (tyler.farrar@austintexas.gov, 512-574-7050) with any questions or for more information. CC: Robert Goode, P.E., Assistant City Manager Richard Mendoza, P.E., Director, Transportation and Public Works Department Upal Barua, P.E., PTOE, Acting Assistant Director Delivering a safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation system that enhances the environment and economic strength of the region. Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 November 12, 2024 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or are negotiated by City Council; exemptions are allowed under legal code or statute. In this report waivers are shown for the specific eligible …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II, Austin Water November 12, 2024 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of September 30, 2024, is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $1,703,310 lower than the amount collected during the April through September reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $927,351 lower than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $839,473 significantly higher than prior periods due to high interest rates. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $13,496,076. Of this total, $9,302,802 was for water and $4,193,274 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through September 30, 2024, equal $507,009,837. Of this total, $343,555,424 was collected for water and $163,454,413 was collected for wastewater. As of September 30, 2024, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $30,949,394 and $17,953,739 respectively, for a combined total of $48,903,133. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0048. Cc: Shay Roalson, Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Christina Romero, Financial Manager III, Financial Services Frida Guo, Financial Manager II, Financial Services Marcia Brooks, Manager, AW Operations Dispatch Customer Service Center Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Clint Chapman Ron Lord Jeffrey Musgrove Calvin Williams Riley Drake, Vice Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Bianca Medina-Leal Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on October 8, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities – Genest Landry 3. Presentation regarding Construction Training Program overview, success stories, and statistical data. – Michelle Pierre 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, November 12, 2024 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor – Directors Conference Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Vice Chair, Riley Drake Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Clint Chapman, Michelle Dahlstrom, Bianca Medina-Leal, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on October 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 10/8/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Riley Drake’s motion, Clint Chapman second on a 6-0 vote. Ron Lord and Jeffrey Musgrove absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. The presentation was made by Genest Landry, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michelle Pierre regarding Construction Training Program overview, success stories, and statistical data. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m. without objection. 1. 2. 1 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 The minutes were approved at the 12/10/2024 meeting on Ron Lord’s motion, Riley Drake second on a 6-0 vote. Bianca Medina-Leal and Calvin Williams were off the dais. 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 12, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the October 8, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Planning Department Staff) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 6. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan (Chair Thompson) 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations from Community Powered ATX to City Council on the Equity Overlay (Celine Rendon, Community Powered …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on October 8, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Nyeka Arnold Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Rachel Tepper Jonathan Lee CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with 9 commissioners present. Commissioner Longoria joined at 6:40 pm, and Commissioner Bertha Delgado joined at 6:55pm. Commissioners Estevan Delgado and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently two vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 10, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Achilles’ motion, Commissioner Ortiz’s second, the September 10, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections regarding attendance, on an 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion of components to consider for the Equity Overlay for the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative (Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales, and Misael Ramos, Organizers, Community Powered ATX) Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales and Misael Ramos presented. A working group was formed to draft a recommendation for Equity Overlay. Vice Chair Elias and Commissioners Bertha Delgado, Tisha-Vonique Hood, Raul E. Longoria and Nyeka Arnold volunteered to serve on the Equity Overlay Extension Working Group. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 12, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $372,480.59 $185,943.88 $558,424.47 49% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 23 Success Rate% 54% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date September 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,176 1,176 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 69 Success Rate % 190% 147% 104% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs A Year Ago 19 52 317 165 1,006 56,230 Number Served 356 1,176 192 Data in December 77,248 145 …
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2025 DRAFT Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. At the time of this draft, only the Chair or a presiding officer must be present in person. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Community Development Commission Tuesday January 14, 2025 Tuesday February 11, 2025 Tuesday March 11, 2025 Tuesday April 8, 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025 Tuesday June 10, 2025 Tuesday July 8, 2025 Tuesday August 12, 2025 Tuesday September 9, 2025 Tuesday October 14, 2025 Tuesday November 11, 2025 Tuesday December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Time: 6:30pm *Notice of Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Public Comment Period Time: 6:30pm *Goals Statement Review/Drafting for 2025 Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Draft CDC Annual Review & Goals Report Input Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Annual Review & Goals Report Approval Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan approval Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Approve 2025 Meeting Schedule Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Equity Overlay Study Update Community Development Commission (CDC) November 12, 2024 Council Direction Study the feasibility, merits and risks of an equity/anti-displacement overlay and the impacts that such an overlay could have on affordability, and displacement, and property values should we modify the proposed standards by geographic area and lowest income census tracts Focus is to mitigate speculation and displacement in areas most affected by gentrification Explore both short- and long-term consequences of such an overlay Study should be based on the latest data and trends regarding geographic areas experiencing and vulnerable to displacement 2 Equity Overlay Staff Workgroup Staff created an interdepartmental staff workgroup consisting of members from: – Equity Office – Planning Department – Housing Department Workgroup is responsible for handling the deliverables of the equity overlay study requested by City Council 3 Equity Overlay Study Leadership from the Equity Office, Housing Department, and Planning Department collaborated to identify a consultant to conduct a study about the feasibility, merits, and risks of an equity overlay Study to include multiple phases – Phase 1 – Community Outreach and Engagement – Phase 2 – Policy/Program Study and Analysis – Phase 3 – Risk of Displacement – Phase 4 – Final Reporting and Presentation 4 Who is APD-Urban Planning Management? Minority-owned consulting firm from Atlanta established in 1990 Over 40 years of national expertise on neighborhood planning, housing development, affordability policies, and equitable community development Displacement risk mitigation expertise Values: – Commitment to public participation & meaningful engagement – Building relationships with community stakeholders – Acknowledging the values rooted in social & cultural context of a neighborhood Visit www.apdurban.com for more information 5 APD-U Notable Projects Beltline Community Stabilization Program – Promote community stability and mitigate displacement risk – Developed strategies to reduce property tax burden – Recommendations for effective policies for homeowner populations most at risk of displacement Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund – Public/private partnership – Extensive outreach – Developed policy and implementation strategies – Designed anti-displacement tax relief fund policy 6 Analyzing Impacts of Land Use Changes Staff from the Housing and Planning Departments are collaborating with research professors from the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to study the impacts of land development policy changes Purpose of the study is to: – Assess the effects of land use policy …
Equity-Overlay Recommendation Whereas the community has demonstrated strong support for the Equity Overlay, with 34 organizations and 12 neighborhood associations, 146 community leaders & advocates that signed on in support showing up or writing into council in favor of the initiative; Whereas on May 16, 2024, the Austin City Council passed Council Member José Velásquez’ amendment, directing the City Manager to look into the feasibility of adding an Equity Overlay to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from displacement and gentrification; Whereas at the same May 16, 2024 meeting, the Austin City Council passed Council Member Vanessa Fuentes’ amendment calling for a 6 month delay in the implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II in areas currently experiencing or prone to displacement; Whereas the Affordability Impact Statement released by the City of Austin Housing Department Staff states that “market driven solutions could cause the same dynamics that play out today” and “parties with more resources may take advantage of the new regulatory landscape, while those with fewest resources experience an increase in precarity.” Whereas per CM Fuentes’ amendment which provides a 6 month delay for the equity overlay, the Austin City Council expects a report on their directive by November 16, 2024; Whereas on October 8th, at the Community Development Commission meeting, Interim Director of Housing, Mandy DeMayo, informed the commission, CPATX, and the audience that research has not started and staff has not yet contracted with a consultant to work on this directive; Whereas at this same October 8th CDC Meeting, Community Powered ATX has expressed concerns regarding the insufficient timeline and resources allocated for the study; the current timeline of three weeks before the council vote as inadequate for conducting a thorough and effective study; and a lack of communication and progress updates regarding the study; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Community Development Commission urges the Austin City Council to extend the feasibility research period for the Equity Overlay and delay implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II by an additional 6 months. Be It Further Resolved, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to allocate additional resources to city staff to support the study and ensure a comprehensive and informed evaluation. This evaluation should include hosting housing forums with frontline service providers and organizations in the Eastern Crescent and other areas most at risk of displacement as identified in the Equity Overlay. Furthermore, it should provide …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd Cherelle Vanbrakle Dewi Smith, Vice Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 1, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on feedback received and updates on the strategic plan formed by the Strategic Planning Working Group. Discussion on updates to Carver Center funding and the work done by the A3 Art Alliance Austin to support the Carver Center’s Artist Residency Program. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 Art Alliance Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. Approve a recommendation supporting an Austin Center for Events permitting fee waiver for Sunday Sessions ATX. Presentation by Cierra Madison, Founder, Sunday Sessions ATX. Approve a recommendation supporting the approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Approve the formation of a working group to plan the agenda for a commissioner retreat. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY …
L A U R A E S P A R Z A E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R W H AT I S A 3 ? - A non-profit Local Arts Agency devoted to supporting artists, musicians, performers and arts contractors who make Austin a vibrant city. - An all-volunteer organization of business and arts professionals who believe that the arts are integral to our quality of life. - A catalyst for community change in collaboration with others who are committed to the value of the arts. WHAT IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY? • The nation’s 4,500 Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) promote, support, and develop the arts at the local level ensuring a vital presence for the arts throughout America’s communities. LAAs are diverse in their makeup—they have many different names and embrace a spectrum of artistic disciplines. But each LAA, in its own way, works to sustain the health and vitality of the arts and artists locally, while also striving to make the arts accessible to all members of a community. • The Cultural Arts Division is a Local Arts Agency but cities can have more than one thus diversifying the funding pool. • A Business Council for the Arts is another piece of civic infrastructure that Austin is lacking to support its arts. WHY SUPPORT THE ARTS? • Arts strengthen the economy. In Texas, $59.3 billion industry supporting 383,066 jobs. • Arts drive revenue to local businesses at an average of $38.46 per person. • Arts unify communities: 72% of Americans said it provided a shared experience • Arts are tourism drivers with 70% agreeing “the arts improve the image of my community.” • Arts strengthen mental health, wellbeing and improves healthcare in hospitals. • The arts provide a sense of connection to family, loved ones and the community leading to greater civic engagement. Museum with an Arts and Crafts Festival. • Kevin Ivester, Gallery Owner WHO IS A3? PA S T • The Texas Fine Arts Association started in 1911 at the Elisabet Ney Museum. • In 1950 it fundraised for Laguna Gloria • In 1956 they renamed their festival FIESTA, in an inappropriate act of cultural appropriation. • In 1989 the organization became Art Alliance Austin and produced Art City Austin. • It went dormant in 2020 due to COVID- 19 pandemic. P R E …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20241112-005: Support of Sunday Sessions ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its October 1, 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the African American Resource Advisory Commission, particularly recommendations related to equity-based preservation community engagement and planning initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Equity- Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Dewi Smith called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Commissioners in Attendance : Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Dewi Smith Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaine Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. The minutes from the special called September meeting on 9/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Eugene, Fontanesi, Horton, and Rudd were off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Planner, presented on African American community demographics in Austin. 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department, and Ursula Carter, a member of the Preservation Plan working group, presented on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, introduced himself to the commission and spoke about his goals as City Manager. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. Postponed to the November meeting on Chair Fontanesi’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 2024 The November 5, 2024 meeting was moved to November 12, 2024 on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Dewi Smith’s second on an 11-1 vote. Commissioner Davis voted no. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day Postponed to the November meeting on …
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement The Mueller Team will host a Mueller 20th Anniversary Event. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Mueller Lake Park 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Kate Clark 512-974-7875
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, November 8, 2024, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on October 11, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, and Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, on the work of the department and the community outreach program. 3. Presentation by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department on the accessibility features at the airport and discussion on how to best communicate with the disability community about how to access these features, and future outreach opportunities. 4. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. 5. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to 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 the …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, October 11, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, October 11, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 8, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on April 8, 2022 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 13, 2024. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, October 11, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on September 13, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Presentation by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, and Dana Nielsen, Social Worker, Austin Public Health, on the work of the Self Sufficiency Case Management Program. The presentation was given by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, and Dana Nielsen, Social Worker, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. Council. The motion to approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. 5. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to The motion to approve the Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan was motioned by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Kelly. The following amendment to the last sentence was made by Commissioner Kelly: “contingent upon the Planning Department committing to encouraging use of historic property tax abatement for accessibility improvements in their materials.” Commissioner Kelly withdrew his amendment. The motion to approve …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: (20241108-006): Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, the Committee has considered the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, its impact on individuals with disabilities, and its relevance to the Committee’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that the Equity-Based Preservation Plan be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Accessibility Engagement & Outreach Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Nov. 8, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer Focus Areas for Today ● Overview of AUS City of Austin Department of Aviation Ramonika Carr Airport Guest Services Officer ● "AUS for All” Accessibility Features ● Engagement & Outreach Plan + Discussion Kyle Carvell Airport Relations Officer City of Austin Department of Aviation AUS – A History of Growth 1999: Original terminal constructed ● Designed to serve 11 million annual passengers 2017-19: Master Plan and Expansion ● Terminal Expansion: ○ Designed to serve 15 million annual passengers 2020-21: COVID Pandemic and Business Impact ● AUS charts a new path forward on expansion due to air service slowdown and revenue uncertainty 2022-Beyond: Journey with AUS ● A new direction for our airport expansion and development program. AUS by the Numbers ● Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a 4,242-acre campus ● We served 22 million passengers in 2023 ● AUS has a total economic impact of $7.6 billion and contributes 74,000 jobs ● An average of 240 flights with more than 37,000 seats per day ● The City of Austin Department of Aviation has ~600 employees ● 6,000 badged employees work at the airport AUS – Growth and Current Reality 2023: Rapid passenger growth post- pandemic ● 22.1 million passengers served ● May 2024: Busiest month ever for total passengers Current Reality at AUS ● Infrastructure and space is over ● Passenger experience negatively capacity impacted ● AUS employees maintaining service as best as possible AUS is now classified as a large-hub airport AUS Has Achieved New Record High Passenger Levels Annual Passenger Traffic (Millions) • CY 2023 passenger up 28% compared to CY 2019 • May 2024: new peak month with 2,068,404 passengers • October, 2023, October 2022 and May 2022 exceeded 2 million as well 22.1 21.1 17.3 15.8 13.9 12.4 11.9 13.6 7.1 7.5 6.6 8.1 8.7 8.8 8.2 8.7 10.7 10.0 9.1 9.4 6.5 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Journey With AUS Austin-Bergstrom Airport Expansion & Development Program Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: Passenger Experience “AUS for All” AUS For All – Mobility Mobility Lounge Dedicated space for wheelchair …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: (20241108-006): Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, the Committee has considered the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, its impact on individuals with disabilities, and its relevance to the Committee’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that the Equity-Based Preservation Plan be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Date of Approval: November 8, 2024 Record of the vote: Motioned by: Commissioner Kelly Seconded by: Commissioner Powell For: Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Fetonte, Kelly, Powell, Salazar Against: none Abstain: none Absent: Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo Attest: Christi Vitela (Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Staff Liaison)
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 8, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on October 11, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on October 11, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, and Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, on the work of the department and the community outreach program. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 The presentation was made by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, and Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police Department. 3. Presentation by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department on the accessibility features at the airport and discussion on how to best communicate with the disability community about how to access these features, and future outreach opportunities. The presentation was made by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department. 4. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. Discussed. Commissioners Kelly and Powell would like the Transportation and Public Works Department to present on this topic at a future meeting. 5. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to The motion to approve the Equity Based Preservation Plan Recommendation was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. Committee. Withdrawn. Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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 Melanie Alley at 512- 974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Christopher H. Sokol Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Edward Selig Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice Chair Luis Osta Lugo Michael Francis CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meetings on APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 25, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2024-104318 Property address: 2005 Willow Creek Drive/ Owner: 2005 Willow Creek LLC Staff presenter: Jason Ortiz Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program commercial multi-family structure Page 1 3. Case Number: CL 2024-076087 Property address: 4917 S Congress Avenue / Owner: 4811 SOCO LP Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged commercial structure 4. Case Number: CL 2024-076743 Property address: 817 Sussex Drive / Owner: Michael Heiser Staff presenter: Roman Lopez Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure 5. Case Number: CL 2024-106206 Property address: 8103 Caisson Circle / Owner: Rakesha Scott Staff …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Vacant, Member (D-6) Gerardo Gandy, Member (D-7) Vacant, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of October 2, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, October and November programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 4. Presentation by Frederico Geib, Art in Public Places Coordinator, Sr. on the selected artist for the Phase 2 public art project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Frederico Geib, Art in Public Places Coordinator, Sr DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council supporting the creation and funding of Creativity Hubs at City Cultural Centers. (Sponsors Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): EQ Austin Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla, Vice Chair Alex Vallejo (Vallejo Music Group), and Executive Director, Gavin Garcia FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:07pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair John Estrada, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Noemi Castro, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. Chair Navarro made the board aware that Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez had resigned and commented that the boards current vacancies were for District 6 and 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of August 7, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Reyna seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (9.0). Motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, August, September and October programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Lorie Martinez, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Coordinator gave a presentation on the Holistic Wellness Programs mission, shared information on the role of each of her team members and discussed a few programs that were successful they were turned into annual events, such as the Tamalada workshop where participants were taught how to make traditional tamales and their Day of Wellness program. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative reported on Education, Academia Cuauhtli, Caminos Teen Leadership programming, and current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. She also shared an update on the MACC’s Viva Mexico event, 1 reminding the board that they had partnered with Univision, Claudia Talamantez, Karla Barreto, Blanca Gaytan, and the Mexican Consulate Humberto Hernandez Haddad. She stated there were over 1,200 participants in attendance and thanked everyone for their role in executing an amazing celebration. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on Waterloo Greenway Palm Park engagement efforts. Lana Denkler, Parks and Recreation Project Manager introduced herself stating she worked in partnership …
MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming Past: Community Conversation-Healing through Earth Connections: Thurs, October 10 @ 5:30-8pm (Attendance: 16) Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Join us to explore cultural expression and honoring our cultural legacies. Harvé Franks and Jesus García will guide us through a flower pressing activity and in creating seed balls, closing our time together with a seed ceremony. Pre-registration required by Thurs, Oct 3 for free entry to the LBJ Wildflower Center. Cumbia Basics I: Saturday, October 12 @ 2-3pm (Attendance: 10) Corazon Latino Dance Studio Learn basic steps and the body movements that define this popular Latin American Dance. No prior experience or partner is required. Pre- registration required by Mon, Oct 7. Learn to Kayak/Paddleboard (16+): Thurs, October 17 @ 6-7:30pm (Attendance: 17) Austin Rowing Club Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin. Pre-registration required. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am (Attendance: 10) Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. Rowing Race Training Team competed in their first Austin Rowing Club Head of the Colorado regatta on Sat, Oct 26 (Attendance:5): Five months of 6am training prepared them to achieve their goal! Training will continue for the ARC Spring Heart of Texas Regatta. Bilingual Yoga + Sound w/Castle Hill Fitness: Monday, October 28 @ 6- 7pm (Attendance: 56) Waterloo Greenway-Moody Amphitheater Melt away stress and tension with Isabel Beltran Sabel. This class combines gentle yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation with sound healing bowls to help calm the mind and enhance overall well-being. Bring a yoga mat. Upcoming: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10:30am Yarborough Library A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Co-ed Self Defense Class (18+): Saturday, November 9 @ 3-4:30pm Austin Women’s Boxing Club We will practice using mixed martial arts techniques from Karate and Jiu Jitsu. You will gain a basic understanding of how to defend yourself using your …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update November 6, 2024 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager PROJECT TIMELINE: • ESB MACC Groundbreaking for Phase 2 Improvements / Move-Out Began– 12/10/22. • Parking Lot Closure – 3/10/23. • Contractor Mobilization/Pre-construction Inspections – Began 3/11/23. • Permitting (Site) – Approved on 7/25/23. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP1/Site) – Executed contract on 8/28/23. • Construction (Site) – Underway since 8/28/23. • Permitting (Building) – Approved on 3/4/24. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2/Building) – Executed contract on 3/7/24. • Construction (Site + Building) – Currently underway. • AIPP ESB-MACC Phase 2 – Artist(s) selection approval by Austin City Council on 8/29/24 • Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Concrete slabs for level 1 and 2 floors have been poured in the building expansion. • Wall framing is underway for the new additions and renovated areas. • Mechanical ducts, electrical conduits, and plumbing lines are being installed in the new additions. • Steel erection for the shade structure in the zocalo is in progress. • Waterproofing of the new additions’ exteriors is ongoing and will continue into next month. • Exterior brick will be laid for the building starting next month. ANNOUNCEMENTS: website for more updates. found here. found here. • City Council approved artists, Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, to design and fabricate artwork for the ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) Project will be conducting community engagement. Please visit AIPP • Concrete pours will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project has increased activities at the ESB MACC. The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. Additional information can be • “Taco” once stray, shy chihuahua mix has found a new loving home after months of living at the MACC. • Topping Out event photos can be found here. • Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction began – August 28, 2023 • Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 • Anticipated grand opening – Fall 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the …
