TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: 20240410-007 These recommendations from the Tourism Commission identify improvements to the cultural arts funding programs that will support long-standing tourism destinations in Austin with histories of diversity, equity, and inclusion. WHEREAS, City of Austin is recognized for its vibrant cultural arts scene and a diverse and creative community, with a decades-long history as the cultural and counter-cultural capital of Texas which enjoys the competing mantras of “'Keep Austin Weird” and the “Live Music Capital of the World”; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018, Austin City Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20180614-067, establishing the Tourism Commission “to provide expertise and recommendations to the city council concerning hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the city and issues related to and that promote tourism” and to “advise the city council on … matters relating to the allocation, investment, and budgets for the hotel occupancy tax revenue”; and WHEREAS Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, Section 351.101 (a) states that “Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry”; and WHEREAS, Austin’s tourism industry actively uses our cultural arts and live music events to promote tourism to Austin, as readily seen from Visit Austin’s website cultural events listings, including the Red River Cultural Arts District, the Zilker Hillside Theater Productions and other longstanding groups that support professional artistic jobs, generate tourism and serve audiences of both visitors and residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s cultural arts funding grant programs have made necessary changes in recent years to address historic inequities; and WHEREAS, these changes to cultural arts funding allocations do not fully account for a range of equitable considerations, such as the diversity of the audiences who enjoy the cultural arts programs or the artists who perform in the cultural arts programs, resulting in significant disruptions to long-standing cultural institutions in our community which have a demonstrated history of positive tourism impact, as well as diverse, inclusive and equitable curatorial, hiring and audience development practices; and WHEREAS, on February 15, 2024 City Council passed a resolution directing the City Manager to investigate ways to preserve accessible, inclusive, open‐to‐the‐public events and to identify opportunities for the City to support and promote community events which are completely free and open to the public, which would include events produced by Zilker Theater Productions, Austin Shakespeare and the Red River Cultural District, …
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.
Quick Reference Handout 4.2: Example of a Multi-Year Needs Assessment Plan Prepared by a PC/PB Needs Assessment Committee Bold items are the planning council’s most intensive needs assessment activity each year. Red items are prevention-oriented needs assessment components for integrated prevention/care planning bodies. Component 1b. Epidemiologic Profile with HIV Care Continuum Year 1 • Epi profile PowerPoint presentation to be provided by state surveillance staff based on written epi profile prepared using CD’s 2014 Guidance Year 2 • New epi profile as in Year 1 Year 3 • Epi profile as in Year 1 • HIV care continuum data for RWHAP clients to be provided along with HIV care continuum for all living HIV cases • HIV care continuum data for all living HIV cases, all RWHAP clients, and RWHAP clients by agreed-upon subpopulations — Provided in time for spring data presentation using prior calendar year data — Format and scope of presentation to PC/PB jointly determined — Special data/analysis to be agreed upon by December 31 • Inclusion of HIV care continuum data for all living HIV cases in the Part A jurisdiction 2a. Estimate of the Number and Characteristics of PLWH with Unmet Need • Estimate of number of PLWH who • Unmet need estimate to be provided • Unmet need estimate to be provided know their status and are not in care used for prior year Part A application to be included in PSRA data presentation and presented as in Year 1 and presented as in Year 1 • Profile of PLWH with unmet need to • Profile of PLWH with unmet need to be provided and presented as in Year 1 be provided and presented as in Year 1 Quick Reference Handout 4.2: Example of a Multi-Year Needs Assessment Plan Prepared by a PC/PB Needs Assessment Committee 1 RWHAP Part A PC/PB Training Guide | Module 4: Needs Assessment Year 1 • New estimate to be provided for Year 2 Year 3 Component 2a. Estimate of the Number and Characteristics of PLWH with Unmet Need CONTINUED 2b. Estimate of the Number and Characteristics of Individuals with HIV Who Do Not Know Their Status (Unaware) 3a. Assessment of Service Needs and Barriers: PLWH in Care inclusion in Part A application, using estimation method specified by HRSA/HAB—presentation to be made at Needs Assessment Committee and then at PC meeting in the fall • Profile of PLWH with unmet …
Austin Area HIV Planning Council 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 common mode of transmission for HIV cases among all groups: …
MEMORANDUM To: Kelle’ Martin, Chair HIV Planning Council (Austin Area TGA) From: Social Determinants of Health & Equity Working Group Austin Fast Track Cities Contact: Rick Astray-Caneda III, rickyaciii@gmail.com, 786.325.7425; and Michelle Osorio, michelle.osorio@austintexas.gov, 941-269-9288 Cc: Rick Astray-Caneda III, Friends of the David Powell Clinic; Flor Hernandez-Ayala, Austin Public Health; Avery Westendorf, CommUnityCare; Michelle Osorio, Austin Public Health February 21, 2024 Request for Funds, Partnership, and In-kind Support to Administer the Persons Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 in the Austin Transitional Grant Area Dear Kelle’: Subsequent to our presentations related to the administration of the Persons Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 in the Austin Transitional Grant Area on September 25, 2023, and February 14, 2024, the Social Determinants of Health & Equity Working Group of the Austin Fast Track Cities Initiative requests support of the HIV Planning Council for the Austin Area TGA. Thank you for allowing us time to present this to the Planning Council on the prior occasions and thank you for considering this request. In Appendix A, we provide an overview of the project. At present we are recruiting approximately 12 people, including at least five living with HIV, to lead this effort. We ask that the Planning Council considers supporting this effort in as many of the ways below as you can. We know that the Planning Council has many priorities, and we appreciate any assistance toward this valuable effort. Monetary Amount Request Sponsor the administration of the Persons Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 in the Austin Transitional Grant Area. The sponsorship sends a message of legitimacy and importance to our community. Allow us to table with you at events to recruit Steering Committee members and later to recruit interviewees. This gives the initiative exposure and through presence with the Planning Council adds legitimacy. Sponsor all or part of the first year of stipends for Steering Committee Members. We calculate that at 12 members x three hours per month x $20 per hour at Austin’s living wage x 12 months. Assist us identifying a medical or social service organization that will allow us to use their calendaring system to schedule interviews. Set aside funds to help with logistics and tools for the Steering Committee. We have put a suggested amount of $2,000. This money would be used for $0.00 $0.00 $8,640.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Page 1 of 5 # 1 2 3 4 5 …
Priority Setting and Resource Allocation Process Process of the Austin Area Comprehensive HIV Planning Council for FY2023‐26 Overview The Planning Council is responsible for setting priorities among service categories, allocating funds to those service categories, and providing directives to the Grantee [HRA] on how best to meet these priorities. The Planning Council carries out the priority setting and resource allocation (PSRA) by the deadline agreed upon with the Grantee, which is based on the Part A grant schedule and expected application deadline. Companion documents for the FY2025 PSRA cycle process include the FY2023‐26 PSRA Data Binder, the most recent HIV Planning Council Work Plan (if available), a PSRA training PowerPoint, PSRA Homework Assignments, and examples of critical documents. Critical documents are represented in green lettering and will be reviewed, discussed, and updated by the Planning Council (Business Committee). Prior to the PSRA Process, the Planning Council will review the previous year’s PSRA materials (e.g. data requests, priority setting tool, final service category, and final resource allocations) and draft the next year’s PSRA process. Priority Setting o Step PS1: Identify and determine data needs (Provider Capacity and Capability Survey Report, the System of Care Analysis, the Needs Assessment Survey and literature review, client utilization data, relevant Fast Track Cities Action and Ending the HIV Epidemic Plan and documents, and performance and outcomes data). Develop appropriate data requests and timelines collaboratively with HRA. o Step PS2: Vote on FY2023‐26 PSRA process including principles, criteria factors, and decision‐making process (refer to Conflict of Interest Policy) o Step PS3: Review data for each criteria factor of the priority setting tool. a. Review core medical and support service categories, including HRSA definitions. o Step PS4: Review proposed Directives, then vote to approve a. Review appropriate Service Standards adjustments or changes based upon b. Review appropriate Service Category adjustments or changes based upon Directives Directives o Step PS5: Adjust priority setting tool to ensure tool aligns with identified data needs Adjust tool as necessary i. Criteria factors (columns) ii. Weights of criteria factors priorities. o Step PS6: Utilize priority setting tool to rank service categories and set service category a. In the event of a tied ranking for a service category, a discussion will take place amongst the Planning Council to rank the service categories Commented [DN1]: What do you need to be successful for FY25 Commented [DN2]: Marching orders of grant funds from pc to …
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 April 10, 2024 FASPNA Committee Meeting Kodjo Dodo, Manager Kodjo.Dodo@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 (1 Non-voting member) 1. Kelle’ Martin, Chair 2. Zachery Garay 3. Ashley Garling 4. Rocky Lane, Non-Voting 5. Kristina McRae-Thompson 6. Gin Pham 7. Judith Hassan 8. Marquis Goodwin 9. Alicia Alston 10. Joe Anderson Jr. Summary • The Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is at 10 members. o New Requirement from BCIC: Pending members received City Council Approval on 4/4/24. o Project Officer suggest for Office of Support to confer with Austin Public Health Legal department to determine if the HIVPC is an official body of the City of Austin. If we are not, we should not have to follow this requirement and Bylaws take precedent. • Kelle’ Martin temporarily joined the GMCS committee as new members were pending. o Two community members interviewed at the GMCS Meeting o GMCS discussed caucus logistics and policy/procedures. A more approachable/less of a commitment option was posed by members. The PO agrees with the committee members sentiment. • The Business Committee motioned to amend the items funded by the HIVPC in the Stigma Index Project, for all items excluding #5 on the request document. • The Executive Committee completed their edits and updates to the Bylaws at their April meeting. The Committee is expected to review Policies and Procedures starting next month. • A Planning Council member posed the idea of creating “swag packs” to allow you all to have on hand materials to table with and allow you all to represent the PC in your own communities. Would this be an item of interest to other members? • PO inform that Ryan White Part A funds are not allowed to support the sponsorship of stipends and conflicted members may answer questions related to their conflicted interests but may not initiate questions nor actively engage in discussion. • Bylaws do not permit non-voting members to serve in interim/officer positions • If the HIVPC would be interested in having bi-weekly office hours with the Office of Support Planners, please send a preferred time and date as to …
Integrated Plan Updates Nathalia Delgadillo, Planner II, Austin HIV Planning Council – Office of Support Health Resources Services Administration Comments Received 2022 Integrated Plan Submission feedback in October 2023 Integrated Plan works with all Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts, Fast Track Cities Initiative, Ending the Epidemic Initiative, Achieve Together Texas, and the State of Texas on how to coordinate our efforts in the Austin TGA with state/national/international efforts Integrated Plan Findings for Review 1. Need a strategy for facilitating and optimizing Planning Bodies participation in planning 2. Develop a strategy for monitoring implementation of the plan 3. with existing resources. Identify priority populations and detail strategy for engaging said populations 1. Next: Detail strategy for engagement 4. Need more consumer/client input from people who receive Ryan White Part A Services in planning 5. Need engagement with PLWH in plan development and throughout 6. Need to detail collaboration with other RWHAP Parts, detail strategy for coordinating prevention and care activities that uses resources to address gaps 1. Next: Improve strategy of engagement with other RWHAP Parts 7. Next: Detail how data is used in planning process, data sharing agreements, and ensure use of best quality of data Identify priority populations and detail strategy for engaging said populations Need more consumer/client input from people who receive Ryan White Part A Services Need engagement with PLWH in plan development and throughout Need a strategy for facilitating and optimizing Planning Bodies participation in planning Need to detail collaboration with other RWHAP Parts, detail strategy for coordinating HIV prevention and care activities that use resources to find gaps • The submitted plan used the Fast Track Cities Plan, found in Appendix A to detail coordination stating “Detail regarding this process can be found in Appendix A” • HRSA found the appendix to be insufficient. Therefore, the following summary was provided Next: Detail how data is used in planning process, data sharing agreements, and ensure use of best quality of data • Next Steps: Update ARIES to Take Charge Texas • Add updates to Needs Assessment once Literature Review Topic is selected Need to address the Medicaid Representative vacancy on council from our required membership categories Proposed a solution for Medicaid Membership Category Vacancy to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in September 2023/March 2024 Unfortunately, the identified FQHC worker has not followed through on submitting their application regarding the first proposal. The second proposal was …
Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Administrative Agent (AA) Report to HIV Planning Council March 2024 1. 2. PART A & MAI GRANTS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT UPDATE We have hired a Funding Specialist for RW Part A and for EHE. We anticipate these two new employees will start employment with APH on 4/8/24. Tameka Houston was hired to be the Funding Specialist for HOPWA. She began work with our unit on 3/11/24. Once the 2 new employees begin, we will be fully staffed. One agency that received carryover funds did not get their amended grant agreement signed by the end of the grant year, due to an oversight by the agency. Approximately $280k of funds carried over from FFY22 went unspent and are lost to our community. The oversight was examined with the agency and adequate measures were put into place to ensure this doesn’t happen again. OTHER HIV RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION GRANT UPDATES 1. HOPWA: 2 contracts executed, 2 routing for signatures 2. Part C: FFY24 1 contract executed, 2 under negotiation 3. EHE PS20: Both contracts are executed and will be receiving a 2-month extension 4. Part A/MAI: All FFY24-25 contracts are under negotiation 5. HRSA EHE: All FFY24-25 contracts are under negotiation PART A & MAI FISCAL UPDATE 1. Expenditures Through January CATEGORY Part A Formula MAI MAI Carryover Budgeted Amount Expended Amount Percent Expended $3,374,977 $3,054,161 90% $388,620 $280,267 72% $16,925 $16,925 100% Part A Formula Carryover $449,918 $167,654 37% Part A Supplemental $1,774,600 $1,734,823 98% TOTAL $6,005,040 $5,253,830 87% • Correction made in Part A Formula Carryover Expenditures from last report. • Will be processing final claims by end of March. Austin TGA Administrative Agent Report to HIV Planning Council, January 2024, Page 12 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. 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. 3. Newly Diagnosed Linkage to Care presentation: Staff from Collaborative Research provided a presentation to our subrecipients on March 14th, during the CQM Committee meeting which focused on linkage to care for newly diagnosed clients within the TGA. The focus was …
Priority Setting and Resource Allocation • Slides for Module 5 Training Objectives 01 Following the training, participants will be able to: 02 Explain PSRA Importance and Context: 03 Explain Priority Setting, Resource Allocation, and Directives: Legislative Language on PSRA DUTIES The planning council shall: “establish priorities for the allocation of funds within the eligible area, including how best to meet each such priority and additional factors that a grantee should consider in allocating funds under a grant” §2602(b)(4)(C) PSRA: A PC/PB Responsibility Planning council is the decision maker about the use of RWHAP Part A program funds – at least 85% of the total grant award Recipient must manage procurement so that funds are spent on services in the amounts determined by the PC Funds can be moved among service categories only with PC approval Planning body sets priorities and recommends allocations and directives to the recipient HRSA/HAB Expectations for PSRA There are many “right ways” to carry out PSRA Process should be: Appropriate for your EMA or TGA Carefully considered and discussed Based on agreed-upon principles and criteria Documented in writing Followed consistently Reviewed annually and updated as needed HRSA/HAB Expectations for PSRA (cont.) The entire PC/PB participates actively in decisions about priority setting and resource allocation Decisions are made based on data, not anecdotal information or “impassioned pleas” PC reviews many types of data and directly links decision making to these data Meetings are open, but practices regarding public comment vary, and only vetted PC/PB members vote Conflict of interest is managed Both the actual process and results of PRSA are documented in writing HRSA/HAB Expectations for Priority Setting Priorities are developed based on service needs of all PLWH in the EMA or TGA, regardless of: Who they are Where they live PC/PB must establish a sound, fair process for priority setting and ensure that decisions are data based Services prioritized must be from those listed in the legislation and described by HRSA/HAB as fundable through RWHAP Part A HRSA/HAB Expectations for Priority Setting (cont.) Priority is based on the importance of services to diverse PLWH living in the EMA or TGA – which services should be a part of the comprehensive system of quality care Decisions on priorities should not consider sources or amounts of funding for these services Even if the PC/PB cannot fund all prioritized services, additional resources could become available – or other funding …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelle’ Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Committee Meeting to order at 1:03p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Judith Hassan, Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae-Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING on 3/13/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 3/13/2024 were approved on Kelle’ Martin’s motion, Kristina McRae-Thompson second on a 3-0 vote. For: Judith Hassan, Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae-Thompson. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Ashley Garling, Gin Pham. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. Judith Hassan – housing, linguistic services, medical transportation. 1. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements next Business meeting. 4. Office of Support staff report A new supervisor for Office of Support has been hired and will be introduced at the Update given by Nathalia Delgadillo. Refer to written report for full details. Four new members have been approved by City Council. The Business committee voted to approve the zero-dollar recommendations for the Stigma Index and to fund the stipend for the steering committee. However, the stipend is not an allowable cost per HRSA. The Executive committee has made edits to the Bylaws and will review the Policies and Procedures next month. 5. Administrative Agent (AA) report Update given by Veronica Chavira. Refer to written report for full details. All open positions have been filled. One agency did not submit a request for carryover funds by the deadline leading to approximately $280k of funds being lost to the community. This oversight has been addressed the AA. All contracts are under negotiation. All final claims have been received. The total expenditures are expected to be 90%. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day The motion to postpone the discussion of meeting time and day until the May meeting was approved on Kelle’ Martin’s second, Kristina McRae-Thompson second on a 3-0 vote. For: Judith Hassan, Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae-Thompson. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Ashley Garling, Gin Pham. 7. Discussion and approval of …
(BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES (Day, Month Date, Year) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 10, APRIL 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 10, APRIL 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair, Daniel Ronan called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Mike Cannatti, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan, John Riedie and Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Aileen Bazan and Rachel Magee PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Ponton, Executive Director, Zilker Theatre Productions in support of Agenda Item 7 Lisa Muir, Board President, Zilker Theatre Productions in support of Agenda Item 7 Alex Alford, Managing Director, Austin Shakespeare in support of Agenda Item 7 Shanée Woodbridge, Board of Trustee Member, Austin Shakespeare in support of Agenda Item 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 3/13/2024 were approved on Commissioner Chanon’s motion and Vice Chair Bailey’s second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner John Riedie abstained, and Commissioners Aileen Bazan and Rachel Magee were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the importance of Officer Elections, deadline for training requirements, and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. 1. 1 (BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items (Day, Month Date, Year) 3. 4. 5. 6. Neil Maris, General Manager of the Hot Luck Festival presented on the collaboration with the community and restaurant industry and how they are impacting and creating initiatives for tourism. Katie Dorflinger, Brand Partnerships and Festival Producer, of C3 Presents presented on the Austin Food & Wine Festival and how this event engages with practitioners in the culinary industry of Austin creating tourism impact and initiatives. Madison Gessner, Executive Director of the Central-South Texas Region, Texas Restaurant Association, presented on the food and beverage and the culinary industry in Austin to present about different aspects of the industry and importance it creates for tourism impact and initiatives. Cara Bertron, Program Manager of the Planning Department presented on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and requesting the Tourism Commission Boards feedback on their recommendation to city council. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. The Approval of a recommendation regarding the funding for Red River Cultural District, and other similar organizations like Zilker Theatre Productions, and other Long-Standing Cultural Institutions in Our …
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 10, April, 2024 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 10, April, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Adam Haynes Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox, Ryan Johnson, Alberta Phillips, Carrie Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 21, February 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 02/21/2024 were approved on Carrie Thompson motion, Alberta Phillips second on a unanimous vote. (Commissioners Cox and Fouts were absent) STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding ETOD amendments to Imagine Austin. Presentation by Christopher Crain, Planner Senior with the Planning Department, to provide a status update on the ETOD Policy Plan map and typologies. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to approve transmission of CIP Memo from the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to the Planning Commission. The transmission of the memo of recommendations to the City Manager allows the Planning Commission to meet its Charter requirement to submit a list of capital improvements to the City Manager that implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Imagine Austin. Presentation by Evelyn Mitchell, Principal Planner, and Christopher Crain, Planner Senior with Planning Department, on the CIP Memo. The motion to approve the transmission of the CIP Memo to Planning Commission was approved on Commissioner Cox’s motion, Commissioner Thompson second on a unanimous vote, with recommendations to include additional language related to Water Ruse, Water Conservation, Data Infrastructure, and Home Ownership. (Commissioner Fouts was absent) Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. (include any other officers) On Commissioner Cox’s nomination, Commissioner Phillips’ second, Commissioner Haynes was unanimously elected to serve as Chair. On Commissioner Smiths’ motion, Commissioner Haynes’ second, Commissioner Thompson was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chair. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m. without objection. These minutes were approved at the 10, July, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Hanks motion, Commissioner Thompson second on a 4-0 vote. 2 4.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 10, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Bakari Brock called the regular meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis Jeff Eller Raymond Young Doyle Valdez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Scott Madole Jeremy Hendricks Fang Fang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Terry Cross – Million Air 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on March 13, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Young seconded. Commissioners Rose and Ennis abstained. Motion passed on a 7-0-2-2 vote. Commissioners Todd and Madole were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. February 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Overview of Airport Community Open House event scheduled for April 27, 2024 presented by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer 6. Update on the appointment of Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors and amendments to ABLE articles of incorporation and bylaws provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer of Business and External Affairs DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a resolution finding the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting, as authorized by F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project to allow for the future construction of Concourse B as part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program. [Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Ennis; Commissioner Rose seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Todd and Madole were absent at this vote. 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Amended and Restated Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC, for approximately 40 acres 2 of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, to modify and add to the leased premises, provide for the relocation of the water quality and water detention pond system, and add 10 years to …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting on March 12, 2024. 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:20 7:35 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Updates by EDD Staff on Boards and Commissions Required Training 6:10 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 5. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on the Browning Hangar and associated property 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on the possibility of establishing a public Community disposition Center within the boundaries of the Mueller Redevelopment WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group on conversations held with Mueller stakeholder groups (Corky Hilliard, Working Group Chair) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7:45 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 Kate Clark with the Economic Development Department (EDD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Economic Development at 512-974-7875.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING April 9, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission 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 Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland 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. 1. Approve the March 12, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct CDC annual officer elections. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2024. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discuss and vote on shortening speaking time duration and utilizing a round-robin format for discussions, ensuring all CDC members have a chance to speak on each item (Chair Thompson) 4. Discuss and approve a recommendation from the Budget Working Group regarding the City of Austin 2024 – 2025 budget. Information on the budget can be found at: www.austintexas.gov/budget (Chair Thompson) BRIEFINGS staff) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Briefing on Special Called Meeting scheduled for Saturday, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | APRIL 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin 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. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 26 working group members 1,100 working group hours 300+ people involved Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 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. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), 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 community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and audiences …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES MARCH 12, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 12, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:43pm with 9 members present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Cynthia Jaso Miriam Garcia Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Letitia Brown Leslie Boyd Chris Duran James May Julie Smith Lisa Rodriguez Angel Zambrano 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Barbara Scott, Tillie Croxdale, Ted Rothe, Sherri “Sophie” Taylor, Elisa Rendon Montoya, and Bertha Rendon Delgado addressed the CDC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the January 9, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The minutes from the meeting of, January 9, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Estevan Delgado’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote with Commissioners Brown, Jaso and Garcia absent. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding attendance and conflict of interest sign-in sheets, especially for remote attendees (Chair Thompson). Chair Thompson reminded the commissioners of the required documents from those attending remotely. 3. Officer elections will be held at the April 9th meeting (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson notified the commissioners of upcoming officer elections on April 9, 2024. 4. Briefing regarding electronic correspondence with commissioners, stated in the recent email notice from Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Chair Thompson briefed the board regarding changes in electronic communications, emphasizing that only City of Austin boards and commissions emails will be permitted to be used. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a designated speaking time duration for CDC board members (Chair Thompson, Housing Department Staff) Chair Thompson lead the discussion on designated speaking times and a round robin discussion format, allowing each member time to speak. Chair Longoria moved to discuss the item and Commissioner Bertha Delgado seconded the motion. Following discussion, the Chair agreed to table the motion until the next meeting. 6. Discussion and approval regarding setting a date for a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, April 27th or Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson announced the Special Called Meeting on May 4, 2024. …
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Community Update City of Austin Boards & Commissions Meeting Winter 2024 What is Imagine Austin & why does it matter? • Imagine Austin (IA) is the City’s comprehensive plan, a guide for long-term growth, development, and land use decisions • A comprehensive plan is required by City Charter Article X containing: • Initially adopted in 2012, IA is a 30-year plan, • 231 Actions & 289 Policies • 8 Priority Programs - Overseeing implementation • 1 Growth Concept Map • 1 Community Vision • It seeks to make Austin a city of “Complete Communities”* * Areas that provide amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all residents’ material, social, and economic needs. Imagine Austin Update – Timeline 4 Q 3 2 ‘ 1 Q 4 2 ‘ 2 Q 4 2 ‘ 3 Q 4 2 ‘ 4 Q 4 2 ‘ 1 Q 5 2 ‘ 2 Q 5 2 ‘ 3 Q 5 2 ‘ 4 Q 5 2 ‘ 6 2 ‘ 7 2 ‘ 8 2 ‘ Project Kickstart SEP - MAR Data evaluation; City staff pre-engagement; Framework development; Contracting Engagement JUN - OCT Plan Update Draft Data ongoing; Active dev. with public input Budgeting / IA integration NOV - MAY Ongoing coordination Implementation Priority Program Implementation Enhancements Today Key highlights of IA update pre-planning efforts to date • Refinement of plan update goals & strategies (ongoing) • City collaboration (ongoing) with: • Sustainability & Resilience; and Equity • City Departments • Department Leadership • Priority Programs & Champions • Budget Office • CPIO • Equity-driven Public Participation Planning (draft complete: March/April) Reasons, Goals, Strategies for an update to Imagine Austin: Our Equity Vision The Planning Department acknowledges the history of planning in Austin, and how past planning, including the City’s 1928 Comprehensive Plan and redlining in the 1930s produced continued struggle with displacement and gentrification, and growing disparities across all quality of life outcomes, still felt today. Additionally, the Planning Department acknowledges neighborhood planning, still in place today, covers only a fraction of the city, and even as of 2016 lacked representative decision-making and transparency. Further, those plans were found to be inconsistent with the citywide vision. In sum, some plans in place today have created planning-related outcomes both inconsistent with citywide goals, and planning activities with barriers to representative decision-making. Planning understands this opportunity to learn lessons from the …
