COMMISSION ON AGING | MAY 8, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people 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. 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 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, …
MAY 8TH, 2024 COMMISSION ON AGING QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY UPDATE 2 WHAT WILL THIS UPDATE COVER? • Recap • RCA – July 18th • Workgroup Members • What's next? • Questions? HISTORY: EQUITY OFFICE & QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES 3 o Creation of Equity Office o Equity Office Work o Past Quality of Life Studies o Application of Quality-of-Life Studies RECAP Procurement: Publication, Evaluation, & RCA COA Formatting: Scope of Work & Evaluation Criteria Commissioner Vision 5 BREAKDOWN: VISION & FORMATTING o Retreats o Drafts of documents (scope of work/evaluation criteria) o COA Formatting o Feedback, feedback, feedback • From that feedback... o Gather evaluation team o Six vendors evaluated o Individually o Discussed over three days BREAKDOWN OF PROCUREMENT 6 o Best evaluated response selected o Pricing request received April 5th o Contract negotiation o Procurement – Council Agenda Timeline • April 2nd for May 30th Council Date • May 20th for July 18th Council Date WORKGROUP MEMBERS 8 WHAT'S NEXT? Kick Off Meeting • Communication Expectations • Vendor's first steps, for feedback • Questions Preparation for Kick Off • Workgroup Members • SharePoint Access • NDAs** • List of Organizations 9 QUESTIONS? THANK YOU! Alejandra Mireles Alejandra.Mireles@austintexas.gov Office: 512-974-8045 Mobile: 512-797-3375 Jeremy Garza Jeremy.Garza@austintexas.gov Office: 512-978-1798 Mobile: 512-992-9623
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for over a decade, resulting in rapidly increasing demands on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and other City resources; and WHEREAS, in 2023, the Texas State Legislature passed legislation restricting or criminalizing access to gender-affirming healthcare across Texas, which was subsequently signed by the governor and became law effective September 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, as a home-rule city, the City has the authority and responsibility to prioritize the use of its limited resources and taxpayer dollars to address the most urgent needs of all residents, including focusing the use of public safety resources on substantive and broad threats to residents’ safety and livelihood; and WHEREAS, City Council recognizes that families and healthcare providers in Austin are living in uncertainty and fear, and many are considering moving away or have already moved to other states to access medical care for their children or to be able to practice medicine freely in accordance with professional and ethical standards; and WHEREAS, multiple healthcare providers in Texas have scaled back healthcare services in response to legal challenges, perception of legal risk, harassment, or threats of violence; and WHEREAS, gender-affirming healthcare has been proven to be evidence- based, medically necessary, and lifesaving by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Page 1 of 6 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Academy of Pediatricians, the Endocrine Society, the American Psychiatric Association, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, amongst other institutions; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that gender transition, including access to gender-affirming healthcare, improves the overall wellbeing of transgender people and that access to gender-affirming healthcare for youth is associated with better mental health outcomes and lower risks of suicide; and WHEREAS, over 94 percent of LGBTQ+ youth surveyed by the Trevor Project in late 2021 said recent politics have negatively impacted their mental health, and 93 percent of transgender and nonbinary youth surveyed by the Trevor Project in 2022 said they have worried about transgender people being denied access to gender-affirming medical care due to state or local laws; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
