Economic Development Department Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director September 11, 2024 Economic Development Department Leadership Team Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Director Anthony Segura Deputy Director Morgan Messick Assistant Director Cultural Arts Ann Eaton Assistant Director Workforce Development & Business C I TY O F A U S T I N Mission and Vision The City of Austin's Economic Development Department supports and recruits businesses to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable, and equitable economy for all. C I TY O F A U S T I N 3 Economic Development Department Overview Arts Business Music C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Cultural Arts Division The Cultural Arts Division (CAD) plays a key role in fostering the city's creative economy by managing cultural arts programs that support the community’s cultural identity and vitality. Key Initiatives Include: • Cultural Arts Funding Program: Contracts with arts organizations to support local cultural arts initiatives. • Art in Public Places (AIPP): Commissioning and exhibiting public art throughout Austin. • Artist Development: HOT-funded programs like Thrive, Elevate, and Nexus to nurture and promote local artists. C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Division: 2023 Grant Funding Elevate: Awarded over $6.2 million to 200 arts organizations and creative businesses to support diverse artistic content in Austin. • 35 grantees identify as Black/African American. • 17 grantees identify as female • 9 grantees identify as non-binary • 9 grantees identify as male Nexus: Awarded $255,000 to 51 creative businesses to support emerging voices and diverse public programming in Austin—targeting new applicants and creative entities that have been at risk of cultural erasure or institutional marginalization. • 9 creative businesses identify as Black/African American. C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Division: 2023 Grant Funding (cont.) Arts Education Relief Grant: $475,000 was awarded to 19 nonprofits, made possible through the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to aid local arts education organizations in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It prioritizes applicants who have faced immediate risk of cultural erasure or institutional marginalization within Austin. • 5 nonprofits identified as Black/African American • 88 people employed by the 5 grantee organizations who identify as Black/African American C I TY O F A U S T I N Music & Entertainment Music & Entertainment Division The …
IEC Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Program Austin Child Guidance Center Presented by: Tameka Thompson, LPC & Elisha Gandhi, LCSW Purpose of IEC • Our project was created to decrease expulsion rates of young children, birth to 5 years of age • Reduce the rate of mental health concerns for children as they get older (Early childhood is the best time to intervene and affect outcomes) • Build awareness of how early intervention can positively impact a child’s social/emotional growth • To embrace the "whole child"- an approach that focuses on mental, social and emotional readiness IEC model • IEC is a unique model that empowers the teachers and staff with the skills and tools to support every child they encounter in their center • IEC supports and encourages center staff and parents to bridge the gaps in communication • IEC also supports individual families who are experiencing unique struggles IEC Foundation Principles Facilitate connection/communication among directors, administrators, teachers and parents to support young children Recognizing the context of family, culture and community Decreasing expulsion and suspension in child-care Reduce the rate of mental health concerns as children get older Impact of IEC • • • • • • • • • Improves social, emotional and behavioral well-being for children and their families Reduces school suspension and expulsion among young children Reduces challenging behaviors in young children Reduces teacher's stress Improves teacher-child relationship Builds communication among staff/director Builds communication among staff/caregivers Link children and their families with resources in the community Children ability to experience, express and regulate their emotions Team Effort Observation of classrooms Teacher consultation Teacher trainings Parent workshops Individual consultation Individual referals Support for the directors Feedback for IEC Over 85%, feel the training has enhance their effectiveness. The trainers are relatable and knowledgeable Digging down to the definition of trauma was interesting Informative training Feel more comfortable talking with parents Enjoy the strategies provided I feel this is a team effort Love seeing the growth in my classroom Importance of Early Childhood Development • Early childhood development provides building blocks for strong social emotional skills • It's essential for centers to have a space for educational achievements to thrive and the confidence to face any challenge • We use a multi-level prevention and intervention strategies to build confidence, vital for increasing childhood development This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. Vision • Continue to …
Pathways to Health Equity Addressing Needs Today & Building a Healthier Tomorrow ANDREW LEVACK Senior Program Officer September 11, 2024 Strategic Vision and Direction Vision for Central Texas Mission for the Foundation Core Values Guiding Principles Strategy A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential. To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. • Collaboration • Community • Compassion • Innovation • Stewardship • Listen, learn and evolve • Use an equity lens in our work • Embrace effective risk-taking • Make data-driven decisions aligned with evidence, strategy, and community voice • Measure outcomes and strive for high-impact work We focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. How We Impact Our Community Grantmaking Mobile Dental Program Scholarship Programs Communications Learning & Evaluation What Guides Our Work Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) As elements of the assessments and data are nearly identical, groups are encouraged to collaborate and utilize existing reports as appropriate. 2022 CHNA Overarching Themes Impacting Health Outcomes Population explosion and rising cost of living Economic stability and non-medical drivers of health Behavioral health, stress, and well-being Access and affordability of healthcare Impact of racism and discrimination 2024 - 2030 Pathways to Health Equity Centering on Health Equity, we focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. Scan here to view our Strategic Plan: Aspirational Ways to Change our Work as a Foundation 1. Focus more of our investments and action in communities with the greatest health needs in our geography, and acknowledging that some of these communities are also the populations and places which the Foundation knows the least; 2. Increase our focus on upstream efforts; 3. Be more collaborative, connected, responsive, and region-wide; 4. Involve deeper community engagement; 5. Use of a wider variety of tools to create meaningful change; 6. Operate as a unified foundation with alignment on shared goals, processes that support greater connectivity, and culture change. ▪ Multi-year Support: Offering longer ▪ Inclusion: Committing to inclusive ▪ Genuine Communication: Being open about decision-making processes, expectations, and learning to build trust and partnership. practices that support the voices and leadership of marginalized communities. Trust-Based Philanthropy What does it look like in practice: ▪ Unrestricted Funding: general operating …
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240911-9): Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan 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 Commission on Aging received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its May 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, older adults were well-represented in engagement, with 29% of respondents to the plan’s community survey 65 years old or older; 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 Commission on Aging, particularly recommendations related to telling Austin’s full history, recognizing cultural heritage, and stabilizing communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation. Date of Approval: September 11th, 2024 Record of the vote: Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Tyree’s second, 10-0 vote, Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 11, SEPTEMBER 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 11, SEPTEMBER 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair, Daniel Ronan called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 2:32 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, John Riedie, and Daniel Ronan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Aileen Bazan APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 7/15/2024 were approved on Commissioner Panossian’s motion and Vice Chair Ed Bailey’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Ed Bailey, Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe approved the vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan was absent. Commissioner Greg Chanon and John Riedie was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the upcoming meetings, and vacancy for District 4 and reminder of the Texas Open Meetings Act policy and procedures. DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (formerly Arts Alliance of Austin), presented on an update on Doherty Arts Center Project and its tourism potential. Discussion regarding the vacancy of District 4. 3. 4. 1 5. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Road Map on upcoming topics. a. Commissioner Panossian recommends having a December 11, 2024, meeting to discuss 2025 Road Map of Agenda topics only. No Speakers. i. Commissioner Mathis seconds the suggestion to meet without speakers. b. Commissioner Chappell seconds Commissioner Panossian’s recommendation to meet in December to discuss Health inspections for restaurants to be displayed for the public safety and awareness. c. Commissioner Riedie also recommends meeting in December and to invite the Black Cultural District (Six Square) d. Vice Chair Bailey suggest reviewing our Future Agenda conversation from our July 15, 2024, meeting. Also to invite Visit Austin to report an annual briefing regarding future planning for events in Austin, Marketing plan, and Budget. e. Chair Ronan seconds the idea of Visit Austin and include the City of Austin Financial Department to discuss distributions on city programs. i. Commissioner Panossian agrees to revisiting with the City of Austin Financial Department. f. Chair Ronan mentions 2025 calendar schedule. i. Commissioners agree to keep the schedule as is. ii. 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:30pm- 4:30pm DISCUSSION …
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –September 11th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Suzanne Heritage ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Sumit DasGupta Ibiye Anga 1 Brian AM Williams Keith Pena-Villa Gabriel Nwajiaku Suzzane Heritage Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Thomas Rice CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Liani Lye of Open Austin spoke to the commission regarding the city’s integration of AI into their day-to-day operations, calling for public concerns to be addressed before AI integration. Kevin Welch of EFF Austin spoke to the commission regarding the same subject and emphasized the privacy and security concerns regarding AI and called for regulations to prevent misuse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on July 10th, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes made by …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 11, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on September 11, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (Remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi (Remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes Commission Members Absent: Chair Turrieta, Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tunon Sion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the August 7, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on an 6-0 vote with Chair Turrieta, and Commissioners Musgrove and Sion absent DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition software support services with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $224,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for water protection and industrial waste compliance software with Klir Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for a Lakeside Raptor fine screen with Lakeside Equipment Corp., in an amount not to exceed $169,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 …
