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AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL The mission of the HIV Planning Council is to develop and coordinate an effective and comprehensive community-wide response to HIV. Planning Council: Office of Support Staff Report May 7, 2024 – May 8, 2024 Executive/GMCS/FASPNA Committee Meeting OFFICE OF SUPPORT STAFF Kodjo Dodo, Manager Kodjo.Dodo@austintexas.gov Rashana Raggs, Supervisor Rashana.Raggs@austintexas.gov Nathalia Delgadillo, Planner II Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov Zaria Thomas, Planner I Zaria.Thomas@austintexas.gov. Deena Rawleigh, Admin Sr. Deena.Rawleigh@austintexas.gov AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS TOTAL 10 (1 Non-voting member), 2 New Members Pending 1. Kelle’ Martin, Chair 2. Alicia Alston 3. Joe Anderson Jr. 4. Liza Bailey 5. Aran Belani 6. Zachery Garay 7. Ashley Garling 8. Marquis Goodwin 9. Judith Hassan 10. Rocky Lane, Non-Voting 11. Kristina McRae-Thompson 12. Gin Pham Summary complete it) The Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is at 10 members. BCIC Sexual Harassment training is due on May 10 (except for new members who have 90 days to 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. Kelle’ Martin temporarily joined the GMCS committee as new members were pending in early April. 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, and that a townhall may be more feasible. Therefore, a townhall will be planned, if this recommendation is approved. o The Recruitment and Retention updates were reviewed and approved. The Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment committee voted to focus on the impact of changing urban neighborhoods and rising housing costs related to healthcare access for PLWH for Year 2 of Assessment for Needs and Barriers to PLWH in and out of care. o This committee received their annual training on PSRA o Edited and voted on the FY25 PSRA process o Reviewed, edited, and voted on updates to the Integrated Plan The Business committee approved the recommendations of the Bylaw edits, two April applicants, Integrated Plan edits, Recruitment and Retention edits, and the FY25 PSRA process. o This committee also discussed and voted to move the May Business meeting to May 20, 6-8PM o Business received their annual training on PSRA The Office of Support has created an event requests form …
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1. 2. CATEGORY Part A Formula MAI MAI Carryover TOTAL Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Administrative Agent (AA) Report to HIV Planning Council May 2024 PART A & MAI GRANTS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT UPDATE HRA is now fully staffed. Antoinette Hannah is the RWA Lead and Collin Lessing is the EHE Lead. We got permission from HRSA to use the funding that was allocated in carryover funds for FFY23, so the Austin TGA will not be losing those funds. OTHER HIV RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION GRANT UPDATES 1. HOPWA: 2 contracts executed, 2 routing for signatures 2. Part C: FFY24 2 contract executed, 1 affirming exhibits 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 February Part A Formula Carryover $449,918 $167,654 37% Part A Supplemental $1,774,600 $1,774,600 100% Budgeted Amount Expended Amount Percent Expended $3,374,977 $3,357,520 99% $388,620 $361,566 93% $16,925 $16,925 100% $6,005,040 $5,678,265 95% 1. CQM Plan Development and Next Steps CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 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. Austin TGA Administrative Agent Report to HIV Planning Council, January 2024, Page 12 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. Quality Improvement Projects Recipients will be beginning a new round of quality improvement projects that will be focused on data quality and improvement in viral load suppression. This will be a six-month PDSA cycle ending in December 2024. 4. CQM Committee Meetings Last meeting was held on April 11, 2024, where our subrecipients presented their findings on their last QIP Cycle. CQM Committee meetings will be moving from a monthly basis to a quarterly basis. CQM staff will begin meeting with the subrecipients on a monthly basis individually to provide individualized technical assistance. Data Management: TCT Enhancements and Issues: DATA MANAGEMENT UPDATE 1. The data staff at HRA continue to work through TCT issues with subrecipients and the TCT Help Desk. HRA meets with the TCT Help Desk weekly. There have been additional meetings with data managers …
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Data Request Summary Priority Setting and Resource Allocation March – JulyJune Series of data presentations and events to familiarize Planning Council with data related to PLWHIV/AIDS in Travis County/Austin TGA HIV in Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) and Texas – Department of State Health Services TX Epidemiology Data Presentation on HIV and EpidemiologyData 101 – Austin Public Health’s DSHS Epidemiology Department Health Equity Analysis on Race for Austin TGA – Office of Support Clinical Quality Management QM Project Updates – Administrative Agent (AA)AA Client Utilization Data ‐ AA Austin TGA System of Care Summary ‐ EGMC Consulting Consumer Advisory Group Sessions and Townhall Meetings Fast Track Cities and Ending the Epidemic Plans – Coordinators Reallocation trends with available FY data May ‐ Data request for PSRA cycle Review this document to finalize data request. Supporting documents to assist in finalizing this data request include: Example of resource allocation data one‐page summary‐ AA staff Explanation of how Finance and Allocations/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment and Governance and Membership/Care Strategies Committees efforts and activities inform recommendations to Planning Council‐ Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment and Governance and Membership/Care Strategies Committee Chairs Example of PSRA Binder used during the previous PSRA cycle‐ Finance/Allocations Committee Chair June and July ‐ Priority Setting Data Determine Criteria Factors for FY2025 Year 1 Needs Assessment Review, Y2 Needs Assessment Review, Y3 Needs Assessment Review‐ Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee/Planner Explanation of the outcomes or findings from Consumer Advisory Groups and Townhall‐ Planner Outcome data from clients in care‐ AA staff Priorities and alignment with Ending the Epidemic and the Fast Track Cities Plan‐ Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Chair/Planner Provider Input (survey and/or close out report and/or other input mechanism Commented [DN1]: Alternative title: Race/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Rates within the TGA Commented [DN2R1]: Add housing status, economic status, and other social disparities Commented [DN3R1]: Health and Social Equity Analysis of HIV within the Austin TGA Commented [DN4R1]: Reach out to Epi and DSHS on assistance Epidemiological Profile‐ Finance and Allocation/Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment /Planner Relevant updates from FY232 Service Categories and Service Standard that Support Directives List of service categories that support early identification of people living with HIV July ‐ Resource Allocation Data Data Elements by Identified Criteria Resource Inventory: Funding level per service …
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HRSA HAB, HIV Integrated Prevention and Care Plan, CY2022-2026 Summary Statement SECTION I: Integrated Plan Submission and Review Summary Jurisdiction Submission Type Austin, Texas ☐ Integrated state/city prevention and care plan ☐ Integrated state-only prevention and care plan ☒ Integrated city-only prevention and care plan ☐ Other:_________________________________ Austin, TGA ☒ Yes ☐ No or Not Applicable Name of Plan(s) Used: Fast Track Cities Action Plan, Austin System of Care Summary Report, Austin HRSA EHE Year 3 Workplan 2.0 If available, URL to other Plan(s): ☒ Yes ☐ No RWHAP Part A Jurisdictions (EMA/TGA) or MSAs included in the plan Did the jurisdiction use portions of other plans to satisfy requirements (e.g., EHE plan)? Executive Summary Included HRSA Reviewer’s Name: HRSA Reviewer’s Name: HRSA Reviewer’s Name(s) Melody Barry Darrin Johnson 1 | P a g e Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan Summary Statement SECTION II: Community Engagement and Planning Process Purpose of this Section: For the recipient to describe how the jurisdiction approached the planning process, engaged community members and stakeholders, and fulfilled legislative and programmatic requirements including: 1. SCSN 2. RWHAP Part A and B planning requirements including those requiring feedback from key stakeholders and people with HIV 3. CDC planning requirements Tips given to recipients for meeting this requirement: 1. This requirement may include submission of portions of other submitted plans including the EHE plan submitted as a deliverable for PS19-1906. 2. Be sure to provide adequate detail to confirm compliance with legislative and programmatic planning requirements. 3. The planning process should include key stakeholders and broad-based communities that include but are not limited to people with HIV, funded-service providers, and stakeholders, especially new stakeholders, from disproportionately affected communities. See Appendix 3 for required and suggested examples of stakeholders to be included. 4. Explain how the jurisdiction built collaborations among systems of care relevant to HIV in the jurisdictions (e.g., behavioral health and housing services). 5. Include community engagement related to “Respond” and support of cluster detection activities. Please select all planning bodies that participated in developing the Integrated Plan ☐ Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Planning Body ☒ RWHAP Part A Planning Council/Planning Body ☐ RWHAP Part B Advisory Group ☒ HIV Prevention Group (HPG) ☐ EHE Planning Body ☐ Other, please specify: Please note the remainder of this table includes the language provided to the recipient in the CY 2022-2026 CDC DHAP and HRSA HAB Integrated …
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few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –May 8th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street - 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, May 8th, 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 Vacant ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly,District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Vacant – 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 Sumit DasGupta Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Keith Pena-Villa 1 Thomas Rice Gabriel Nwajiaku Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Maxine Eliand Brian AM Williams CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:39 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. Chair Nahas of the Economic Prosperity commission signed up to speak and delivered a short presentation on the need for communications technologies for city commissions. Chair Nahas spoke on another item, he sought to introduce the Pol,Is platform for commissions as a easily accessible form of commission voting. Both presentations can be viewed at this link: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/304695 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on March 26, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta and seconded …
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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 8, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 8, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro, Sabrina Reichert (remote) Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn, Sam Angoori, Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tuñón Sion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the April 17, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell- Gaines’ motion and Navarro’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for the Walnut Creek Primary Clarifier and Flow Equalization Basin Rehab project to exceed $160,000,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. in an amount of $127,300,000 not 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for pre-construction and construction services for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) project with MWH Constructors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $900,000,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. Angoori, Musgrove Tuñón Penn, Sion and absent. 4. Recommend approval to amend the contract for engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $9,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,700,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. 5. Recommend approval to amend the contract for professional services for the Walnut …
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EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 8, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Hamilton, and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, Menard, Navarro, and Vargas Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Green-Otero, McCollum, and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, Rachel Farley, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Yael Lawson provided Workforce Solutions (WFS) Capital Area Child Care Department updates. In order to align child care resources with current goals and meet the market and child care demands, WFS has cut three child care positions within the organization. WFS has posted for two new positions, including a senior director position related to early childhood and quality engagement that will be community-focused, as well as a contract manager position to oversee quality improvement projects. Until those positions are filled, Lawson and one other staff member are overseeing the work of the child care department. Laura Olson of Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA) provided public comment on item 10 to endorse the strategies in the white paper by the Children’s Funding Project Workgroup. Olson asked that the ECC endorse the white paper and also expressed concern that the white paper does not EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES acknowledge the groups and people that have contributed to those strategies, including family- based child care providers, parent leaders, BIPOC grassroots organizations, and others. Olson also believes that the “Building Quality & Capacity” strategies are missing Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care. Olson expressed a hope that when these strategies are implemented that they seek equity and that the work is informed by people with lived experience. MAY 8, 2024 Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on April 16, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 4/16/2024 were approved on Member Hedrick’s motion and Member Menard’s second, on a 7-0 vote. There were two abstentions from Members McIllwain and Vargas. APPROVAL OF …
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 8, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Fang Fang Jeremy Hendricks Raymond Young Scott Madole Jeff Eller Doyle Valdez Chad Ennis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jonathan Appel – Eden Energy Solutions Stanley Huntsman – Eden Energy Solutions APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on April 10, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. Commissioner Todd abstained. Motion passed on a 10-0-1-0 vote. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. March 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. Update on recent Media Events at AUS presented by Sam Haynes, Deputy Chief of Communications and Marketing DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Secretary A motion to nominate and approve Patrick Rose was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Valdez seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 7. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Vice-Chair A motion to nominate and approve Bakari Brock was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Eller seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 8. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Chair A motion to nominate and approve Wendy Price Todd was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Rose seconded. Commissioner Todd abstained. Motion passed on a 10-0-1-0 vote. 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design services for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.75% DBE participation. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Rose seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 2 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for engineering and architectural services …
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Zero Waste Advisory Commission May Meeting Minutes May 08, 2024 The Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened at City Hall and through Video Conference on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/304685 CALL TO ORDER Chair Gerry Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Melissa Caudle, Craig Nazor, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Caitlin Griffith & Katrina Scheihing, Board Members not in Attendance: Madeline Jasper, Melissa Rothrock and Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Richard McHale, Theodore Horton, Gena McKinley, Ron Romero, Amy Slagle, Jason McCombs, Victoria Rieger, Marcus Gonzalez, Keri Greenwalt, Elizabeth Nelson, Claudia Quiroz, and Gustavo Valle. 1. Approval of the April 24th, 2024, Meeting Minutes (01:17) Chair Acuna entertained a motion Commissioner Scheihing. The board approved the minutes in a 7-0 vote. for approval from Commissioner Nazor, seconded by 2. Presentation and Discussion of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Cara Bertron (01:53) Program Manager Cara Bertron with the City Planning Department and Historic Preservation Office presented the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to ZWAC Council. Program Manager Bertron provided background information pertaining to Austin managing historic preservation sites. Unlike typical city plans, this preservation plan gathered community members to create and develop policy recommendations. In addition, she provided a brief outline of recommendations and their ongoing public outreach plan. I. II. Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders reviewed and discussed the Equity0Based Preservation Plan. Commissioner Gattuso requested clarification regarding how property owners would be contacted. Program manager Bertron reiterated that they have managed to contact a significant amount of property owners through their comprehensive public outreach team and social media campaign. Commissioner Griffith asked whether certain kinds of buildings and residences are targeted. Program Manager Bertron explained that it is a citywide plan that looks for existing older buildings based on specific recommendations around designated historic properties. 3. Approve a recommendation to renew funding in the amount of $1,150,000 for Zero Waste Youth Education Program – Victoria Rieger (23:48) Finance Division Manager Victoria Rieger requested ZWAC’s approval for the Zero Waste Youth Education contract. The contract would provide K-12 students with interactive and educational outreach programs that focus on zero waste concepts and sustainability. These educational programs would support the City’s Zero Waste Initiative. I. II. Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders reviewed and discussed the Zero Waste Youth Education Program. Commissioner Nazor asked …
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TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (8, May, 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 8, MAY 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 8, MAY 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, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan, and John Riedie Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Rachel Magee Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Mike Cannatti, and Christian Tschoepe APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 4/10/2024 were approved on Commissioner Panossian’s motion and Commissioner Chanon’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners John Riedie and Rachel Magee was off the dais and Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Mike Cannatti, and Christian Tschoepe were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the important deadline for training requirements, and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items 3. Omar Lozano, Director of Music Marketing with Visit Austin, presented on Austin’s Music Ecosystem and Connections with Tourism. 1 TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4. Chip Adams, Director of Texas Music Office - Office of Governor Greg Abbott presented on the Music Economy in the State of Texas and its impact on Tourism. Will Bridges, Co-Owner of Antone’s Nightclub presented on the Music Economy from the vantage point of Austin Music Venues. 5. (8, May, 2024) WORKING GROUPS 6. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STRs recommendation and efforts with city council. Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Panossian and seconded by Commissioner Chanon. Chair Ronan adjourned the meeting at 4:32.m. with a 8-0 vote. The minutes were approved at the June 12, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Chanon’s motion, Commissioner Riedie’s second on a (7-0-1) vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe approved the vote. Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian were absent. Commissioner Mike Cannatti abstained. 2
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Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:13pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Teresa Ferguson, Fred Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Gloria Lugo, and Emily De Maria Nicola (entered dais at 12:16pm). Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, and Jacqueline Angel. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the April 10th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of April 10th, 2024, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners De Maria Nicola, Gozalez, and Angel were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUCMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update and Older Americans Month Activities, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. a. Ms. Howe gave an update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan revisions. 3. Staff Briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, Cara Bertron, City of Austin Planning Department. a. A briefing was provided on the status of the updated Equity Based Preservation Plan. b. This is the first time the plan has been updated since the 1980’s. c. The plan focuses on historic preservation to protect important places and stories in Austin. d. Focuses on preserving places that are valuable to community and history. e. Cultural Mapping Program and the Legacy Inheritance Incentive Program were discussed. 4. Staff Briefing regarding the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study Process and Timeline, Alejandra Mireles and Jeremy Garza, City of Austin Equity Office. 1 a. The Equity Office provided an update on the current status of the Commission on Aging’s b. Recommendation to add community members to the working group of the Commission on c. After approval of the contract from Austin City Council, a kickoff meeting will be hosted so the Commission on Aging can communicate expectations to the vendor. d. The recommendation for the next steps is to create a list of organizations for the vendor to e. Vice-Chair Flatau expressed that the RFP process would have been better than the RFQ …
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REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MAY 7, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission 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 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 please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch Presenters: Michelle Marx, Shannon Riley, and Lauren Ramirez, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans Presenter: Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2004 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Transportation and Public Works Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken …
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Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS 2 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas 3 POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces 4 CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 OUR FUTURE 35 Cap and Stitch Definitions TX DOT BASELINE STITCH – Enhanced freeway overcrossing providing 30 feet of bike/ped and landscaping behind the curb COA STITCH – Freeway deck less than 300 feet long (no tunnel ventilation required) CAP – Freeway deck greater than 300 feet long (effectively creates a “tunnel” and requires fire/life safety) 6 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck 7 WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway 8 CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 9 KT0 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 …
04.01 ROW Vacation — original pdf
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04.02 ROW Vacation — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 Re: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com> Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 RE: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a CWO please call into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/18/2024 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.0482-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7 Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is …
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TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-163460 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.0482 acres abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.0482 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030505 and 0212030506. The abutting properties are owned by The Catholic Diocese of Austin. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Austin will be redeveloped with church related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 22, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): Catholic Diocese of Austin. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
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