JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (September 26th by 12pm-Noon CST). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Business Process Consultant, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon (CST) on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Serita Fontanesi Antonio Ross Hanna Huang Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Miriam Dorantes Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission Leonor Vargas Amanda Afifi (Chair) Morgan Davis Rebecca Austen Teresa Ferguson Melissa Ortega Eliza Gordon Ivana Neri Muneeb "meebs" Aslam LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Charles Curry Melissa Taylor Jennifer Powell Elizabeth Meyer JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023 MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 23rd, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Discussion on the FY24 adopted Budget; report and soliciting feedback from the Joint Inclusion Budget Workshop hosted on September 9th, 2024; with discussion on the FY25 Budget timeline and upcoming FY25 Budget Town Halls. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the Human Rights Commission’s recommendation 20230828-008, with possible action on passing a recommendation …
(JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE) MEETING MINUTES (10.25.2023) JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023 The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023, at the PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) - AUSTIN CITY HALL - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, 301 W. 2ND STREET in AUSTIN, TEXAS. Vice-Chair Commissioner RICHARD BONDI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING to order at 3:11pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission: Hanna Huang Commission for Women: Rebecca Austen Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Early Childhood Council: Leonor Vargas Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell Commissioners Absent: African American Resource Advisory Commission: Serita Fontanesi Hispanic/Latino Quality-of Life-Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commission for Women: Julie Glasser LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission: VACANT Staff in Attendance: Equity Office, Business Process Consultant – Jeremy Garza Equity Office, Community Services Program Coordinator – Alejandra Mireles 1 (JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE) MEETING MINUTES (10.25.2023) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 23rd, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of August 23rd, 2023, were approved on COMMISSIONER REBECCA AUSTEN’s motion, JENNIFER POWELL’s second on a 7 – 0 vote. (Absent: Serita Fontanesi, Amanda Afifi, and Julie Glasser) None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS None. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Discussion on the FY24 adopted Budget; report and soliciting feedback from the Joint Inclusion Budget Workshop hosted on September 9th, 2024; with discussion on the FY25 Budget timeline and upcoming FY25 Budget Town Halls. Staff liaison JEREMY GARZA shared with the Commission about September 9th's JIC Budget Workshop and the dates for upcoming town halls. Commissioner RICHARD BONDI asked for some follow up on reports as to how the recommendations in the past have been used. Staff liaison JEREMY GARZA stated that he and staff liaison ALEJANDRA MIRELES will pass this information onto the Departments. The JIC could also make a recommendation for a request of these reports from the City of Austin Departments and possibly add this step/requirement to the Budget Process in the future. Commissioner RICHARD BONDI will discuss requesting reports with the Commission on Aging and then share with other commissions. Commissioner JENNIFER POWELL expressed to the Commission that she greatly appreciated and learned a lot at the event. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Inclusion Committee Number: Recommendation Austin 20230927-003 City Council to take action and make available to the public a comprehensive budget presentation that outlines the allocation of funds aimed address homelessness in Austin WHEREAS, homelessness numerous is a pressing and in Austin; individuals and families and multifaceted issue that impacts the lives of WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committe community where the rights and dignity of d to fostering all residents an inclusi and are protected; ve and compassionate WHEREAS, our elected and compassion for our unhoused population; and council members have demonstrated a deep understanding, concern, budget WHEREAS, a public dedicated to addressing and stakeholders; presentation will provide and facilitate clarity informed decisio on the financial n-making resources among local homelessness WHEREAS, by conducting expenditure, the Austin and demonstrate its commitment City Council will strengthen public governance. to equitable a public budget presentation on homelessness alleviation trust, foster community involvement, NOW, THEREFORE, Austin City Council to take action presentation with the following elements: BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Incl and make available calls upon the usion Committee to the public a comprehensive budget in Austin homelessness that outlines the allocation of funds aimed at addressing efforts of the budget • Budget Metric Plans: alleviation homelessness trends • Actual in funding priorities, Expenditures: over the previous decade, to address were utilized shelters, permanent other essential A comprehensive during breakdown the past 10 years, and providing A transparent a current year account and detailed along with a comprehensive highlighting estimate. of the actual breakdown of homelessness, support, of how these funds encompassing employment dimensions mental solutions, for allocation any changes various housing health funds expended or emergency and assistance, services. Metrics: by performance • Performance accompanied successful housing housing. An analysis of the impact metrics placements, employment of homelessness alleviation served, such as the number of individuals of existing outcomes, and status programs, city-owned • Lessons Plans: Learned and Future of challenges encountered during the An evaluation programs, implementation to overcome alleviation centers along with the strategies employed summer heat. as we experience historic these challenges. Ex: cooling of homelessness BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Council Austin. compassionate on its exceptional leaderships and tireless efforts Committee the Austin commends in laying out the foundation for a more City Date of Approval: September 27, 2023 Record of the vote: 7 -0 FOR: Vice Chair R. …
BOARD/COMMISSI ON RECOMMENDATION Joint Inclusion Committee Number: Recommendation : Inhumane 20230927-004 Abbott by Governor activities at the Texas boarder initiated of Operation Lone Star as Whereas people here and abroad; and the city of Austin is committed to equity and protection of basic human rights for all Whereas and hostile immigrants push-back, seeking in direct violation of their civil rights; and refuge at the Texas border have historically faced discriminatio n Whereas DPS troopers migrants and and even death; the discrimination and hostility who have seen first hand the "absolute officers, monstrou in multiple have recently by law enforcement and reported as witnessed of treatment injuries, bodily escalated, s, inhumane" resulting incidents of serious by Whereas violate federal the Texas Legislat ure has allocated nearly for border security efforts that laws, and are currently under investigation; $10 billion and Whereas human rights of persons Pass, TX; and Governor Abbott has, time and time again, enacted policies that directly violate the seeking refuge in the United States, most recently in Eagle documented Whereas Immigrant would not work and in some cases would make things advocates rights worse; have been warning Abbott that his deterrence policies be it resolved Therefore to condemn, Governor Abbott at the Texas border. in the strongest terms, that the Joint Inclusion Committee encourages the inhumane activities of Operation the Austin Lone Star as initiated City Council by Date of Approval: 27, 2023 September Record of the vote: 7-0 FOR: Vice Chair R. Bo ndi, H. Huang, R. Austen, M. Ortega, M. Davis, L. Vargas, J. Powell Absent: Chair A. Afifi, S. Fontanesi, J. Glasser Attest: _____________________________________________ R. Bondi, Vice Chair Attest: _____________________________________________ A. Mireles, Staff Liaison [Equity Office Community Services Program Coordinator]
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Inclusion Committee Number: Recommendation 20230927-005: Inhumane Prison Conditions WHEREAS, the historically and have created extreme life-threatening conditions; and summer temperatures in Texas are widely acknowledged WHEREAS, the absence of adequate incarcerated violation and constitution; people and correct of basic human rights air conditioning ional staff to intolerable a States under cruel and unusual punishment clause of the United in two-thirds of Texas prisons subjects and unsafe heat levels, which constitute WHEREAS, the lack of climate among incarcerated and health effects; people control health exacerbates risks, and staff, including heat exhaustion, causing heat-related heatstroke, and other adverse illnesses WHEREAS, such conditions contributed to severe rights staff shortages, and cost millions and within the past 10 years; have taken the lives of multiple lawsuits Texans, incarcerated in wrongful death and civil likely of dollars WHEREAS, the absence environment, correctional of climate ensions heightening t and facilities; control and compromising contributes to a hostile and volatile overall prison safety and security within the WHEREAS, it is our moral and ethical including compassion; those who and are incarcerated, and to ensure that they are treated with respect and duty to uphold the rights and dignity of all Texans, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Joint Inclu 1.Austin City Council is urgently inhumane need to address from the absence city limits, resulting is further advocacy City Council 2.Austin urged to collaborate for the "AC in Prisons" called conditions upon to recognize in correctional of air conditioning. that: sion Committee and acknowledge both within the pressing and outside facilities, the in Texas prisons, prioritizing facilities bill for the installation of air risk ofheat with the highest with the State of Texas on viable including solutions, conditioning systems deaths. related City Council 3.Austin along with human rights awareness around this pressing matter. is encouraged organizations, to collaborate legal experts, state and federal groups, with relevant and advocacy to help raise agencies, 4.Austin City Council reporting model that ensures is recommended on climate-related to establish conditions within to humane conditions. adherences its own facilities a model for effective monitoring and to serve as a state-wide 5.The Austin consultation parties to develop City Council with the Human Rights is called upon to engage Commission, and affected stakeholders, in constructive community for addressing extreme dialogue and heat conditions. comprehensive guidelines BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Council Austin. compassionate on its exceptional leaderships and …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20230927-007: MEDICAL RESPITE, STREET MEDICINE, & APD Date: August 27, 2023 Subject: Medical Respite, Street Medicine, and the Austin Police Department (APD) Motioned by: Commissioner Jennifer Powell Seconded by: Commissioner Hannah Huang WHEREAS, homelessness causes health problems and limits healing and recuperation, especially after an acute illness; WHEREAS, Central Health is providing health care to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness through their Medical Respite program; WHEREAS, Medical Respite program gives individuals experiencing homelessness a place to rest and recover from an acute illness; WHEREAS, currently there are 7 male beds and 4 female beds at A New Entry, as well as 10-15 male beds at the ARCH; WHEREAS, medical respite beds for individuals from acute care facilities prompt healing and recuperation, and is an opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and readmissions; WHEREAS, individuals experiencing homelessness encounter barriers to healthcare which reduces life expectancy; WHEREAS, the CommUnity Care Street Medicine Team helps individuals experiencing homelessness access necessary healthcare services; WHEREAS, the CommUnity Care Street Medicine Team is the only street medical team in Travis County in the field providing primary medical care to unsheltered houseless people; WHEREAS, the CommUnity Care Street Medicine Team often find themselves sharing a common geographical area with law enforcement; 1 WHEREAS, the CommUnity Care Street Medicine Team have witnessed the negative impacts of involuntary displacements caused by the sweeps and the negative effects on the health of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness; WHEREAS, individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness are not allowed to retrieve items during law enforcement sweeps and are involuntary displaced; WHEREAS, the sweeps cause disruption of healthcare and social network, loss of contact with outreach, increased incarceration, negative impacts on trust, and loss of medication, documents, phones, and belongings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends the Austin City Council to allocate funds and explore all available resources in order to accommodate more beds with an emphasis on increasing beds for women and beds that accommodate pets; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends Austin City Council to direct Austin Police Department work and coordinate directly with the Street Medicine Team to establish a protocol so that they can complete their health checks, case work and visits if their arrival intersects with APD sweep activities. Vote Roll Call Vote: 7 – 0. Against:None. Abstain:None. Commissioner Julie Glasser For: Commissioner Richard Bondi (Vice …
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230822-006: MAINTAIN THE INDEPENDENT AUTONOMY OF THE EQUITY OFFICE, CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICE, SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESILIENCE OFFICE Date: August 27, 2023 Subject: Maintain the independent autonomy of the Equity Office, Civil Rights Office, Small & Minority Business Resources, Office of Sustainability, and Resilience Office Motioned by: Commissioner Hanna Huang Seconded by: Commissioner Leonor Vargas WHEREAS, in 2015, an analysis from the University of Toronto’s Martin Prosperity Institute ranked the City of Austin as the most economically segregated metro area in North America and a place where wealthy, college-educated professionals and less-educated, blue-collar workers are least likely to share the same neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in response to this study, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20150507-027 in 2017, directing the City Manager to evaluate the impact of existing city policies and practices on racial equity and develop an Equity Assessment Tool to be used across city departments during different processes such as budgets, studies, programs, policies and such; and WHEREAS, the Equity Office was created as an autonomous City entity in 2016 to focus on advancing equity in all aspects of city operations after over 150 community members dedicated more than 900 hours to designing the equity assessment tool and a definition of equity that could be operationalized across different city departments; and WHEREAS, since 2016, the Equity Office has served as a model for other Equity Offices in different municipalities across the country and has created partnerships with many national organizations, including the Government Alliance on Race & Equity, Race Forward, Living Cities, National League of Cities; and WHEREAS, as an autonomous government body, the Equity Office has implemented the Undoing Racism training, where they have trained staff from all city departments, including former Mayor Adler and former City Manager Spencer Cronk, and more than 200 organizations; and 1 WHEREAS, the Equity Office serves as an advisor to all quality of life commissions, ensuring there is equity in public processes, organizing the inclusion of boards & commissions in the budget process, and facilitating open conversations and community engagement; and WHEREAS, more than $1 million has been distributed through the Equity Office community mini-grant program that has been a catalyst for grassroots organizations working directly with residents who are directly impacted by immigration policies, homelessness, public safety, and housing, among others; and WHEREAS, the Equity Office is currently leading …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Haksoon Andrea Low Alysa Nuñez Edward Espinoza William Ross Pumfrey Vacancy – District 2 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Luis Soberon Amy Casto Michael Lovins Sidney Williams CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: 1 A complaint filed by Scott Cobb against Nina Rinaldi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). PRELIMINARY HEARING 2. A complaint filed by Scott Cobb against Nina Rinaldi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 3. Adopt the regular meeting calendar for 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on August 23, 2023. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations …
§ § § § § § § CITY OF AUSTIN ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Complaint No. 20230627 Scott Cobb Complainant v. Nina Rinaldi Respondent ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On June 27, 2023, Scott Cobb (“Complainant”) submitted to the Austin City Clerk (“City Clerk”) a Sworn Complaint (“the Complaint”) against Nina Rinaldi (“Respondent”). The Complaint alleged that Respondent violated City Code Section 2-1 (City Boards), Subsection 2-1- 24 (Conflict of Interest & Recusal). On September 27, 2023, the Commission conducted a Preliminary Hearing. The agenda for the September 27, 2023 meeting was timely posted on September 22, 2023. II. FINDINGS OF FACT Complainant and Respondent appeared at the hearing and made statements under oath. During the hearing, Complainant reiterated the statements made in the complaint. During the hearing, Respondent referred to the written response provided for purposes of the hearing by Respondent. III. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. Under City Code Section 2-7-26, the Commission’s jurisdiction includes alleged violations of City Code 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest & Recusal). 2. Subsection (D) of Section 2-7-44 of the City Code states, “if the commission does not determine that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the complaint is dismissed.” City of Austin Ethics Review Commission ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING – PAGE 1 1. 2. 3. IV. DETERMINATION OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION A quorum of the Commission was present to consider the matter. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, a motion was made to dismiss the complaint. The motion resulted in a vote of 5-4 (five in favor, four against) with one commissioner absent and one vacancy. After more discussion an additional motion was made to move forward to a final hearing and that there are reasonable grounds that a violation occurred. The motion failed on a vote of 5-4 (four in favor, five against) with one commissioner absent and one vacancy. The Commission, therefore, orders that the complaint be dismissed under City Code 2-7- 44(D). ORDERED as of the 6th day of October, 2023. ____________________________________________ Luis Soberon, Ethics Review Commission Chair City of Austin Ethics Review Commission ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING – PAGE 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, September 25, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tarik Daniels, Interim Chair Steph Adler Joe Anderson Glenn Crawford, Non-Voting Jonathan Garcia Ashley Garling AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kelle’ Martin Nel-Marinel Hernandez Rocky Lane, Non-Voting G.E. Loveless, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/24/2023 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 28, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report 6. Part B Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Chair 8. Committee recommendation for approval of Planning Council applicants 9. Committee recommendation for approval of recommended reallocations 10. Discussion and approval of Peer Support directive budget 11. Discussion and approval of Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism (AAM) 12. Presentation of the Stigma Index Project Proposal by the Fast Track Cities Social Determinants of Health Workgroup 13. Discussion of recommendations for Planning Council Budget through end of Fiscal Year 14. Discussion and approval of committee meeting day and time Report 23 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. Review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Interim Chair Tarik Daniels called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Tarik Daniels, Joe Anderson, Glenn Crawford, Kelle’ Martin, Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8/28/2023. 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING on The minutes from the meeting of 8/28/2023 were approved on Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre’s motion, Kelle’ Martin second on a 4-0 vote. For: Tarik Daniels, Joe Anderson, Kelle’ Martin, Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre. Abstain: None. Absent: Jonathan Garcia, Ashley Garling, Nel-Marinel Hernandez, Kristina McRae-Thompson. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards Tarik Daniels – Health insurance premium cost sharing assistance (HIPSCA), medical case management, emergency financial assistance, medical transportation services, non-medical case management, linguistic services, medical case management MAI 1 Joe Anderson – Early intervention services (EIS), health insurance premium cost sharing assistance (HIPSCA), medical case management, mental health services, non- medical case management. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements Vanessa Sarria and Shailey Klinedinst are with Cardea, an organization that provides HIV-related trainings in Texas. Rick Astray-Caneda is here with Vanessa to discuss implementing the Stigma Index 2.0 in Austin. 4. Office of Support Staff Report Update given by Nathalia Delgadillo. Nominees are still being accepted for the Secretary position. The HIV and Aging conference will take place December 1. STAR Awards is preparing for voting phase which will start on October 1. Integrated Plan feedback should be available in October. Fast Track Cities new coordinator is Michelle Osorio. 5. Administrative Agent Report Update given by Ken Martin. Ken is now the unit manager. There are three vacant positions in the unit. The Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) report is due on October 2. Grant funds are about 43% expended, but not all expenditures have been processed yet. The carryover request of $466,843 was approved. Lean Six Sigma training will be available in October. 6. Part B Report Update given by Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre. Sharon will be moving to a new position, and her planner position will be open. Ryan White funds are 39% expended, State R funds are 42% expended, and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, 5:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/19/2023 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 16, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support staff report 5. Administrative Agent report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of recommended reallocations 7. Discussion of recommendations for Planning Council Budget through end of Fiscal Year 8. Review and discussion of Integrated Plan Feedback from HRSA 9. Discussion and approval of committee meeting day and time 23 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Workplan Calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, 5:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/19/2023 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 16, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support staff report 5. Administrative Agent report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of recommended reallocations 7. Discussion of recommendations for Planning Council Budget through end of Fiscal Year 8. Review and discussion of Integrated Plan Feedback from HRSA 9. Discussion and approval of committee meeting day and time 23 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Workplan Calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Room 2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the ICRC may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Lisa Rodriguez at Housing and Planning Department, 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Prabhu Kannan Errol Hardin Patty Prado Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee, Vice Chair Christina Puentes Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon John McKiernan-Gonzalez Nancy Palma AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 August 10, 2022, meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to assign recently annexed areas to City Council Districts. 3. Discussion and possible action to identify candidates to fill open seats on the commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and possible action on annexations ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call email Lisa Rodriguez at Housing and Planning Department, 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Upon Minutes Approval, information will be listed regarding date approved and record of the vote
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES - CORRECTED AUGUST 10, 2022 in a The INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION convened REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 10, 2022, at The Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Dr., in Austin, Texas 78752. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with 13 members present. Members in Attendance Luis Gonzalez, Chair Selina Yee, Interim Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Errol Hardin John McKiernan-Gonzalez Nancy Palma Christina Puentes Eugene Schneider Staff In Attendance Andrei Lubomudrov, Housing and Planning Dept Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Dept PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission regular meeting on The June 29, 2022, ICRC meeting minutes were approved unanimously without objection. June 29, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on annexations. Commissioner Hardin moved to adopt the staff recommendation for annexation #3 Case No. 2022-0002, Blue Goose Road Full Purpose into District 1 and Commissioner Kanan seconded. Commissioner Falcon moved to adopt the recommendation with a friendly amendment to state the staff recommendation in the August 3, 2022, memo. Commissioner Hardin accepted. The staff recommendation for annexation #3 Case No. 2022-0002, Blue Goose Road Full Purpose into District 1 was approved with Commissioner Falcon’s friendly amendment on a 13-0 vote. Commissioner Calderon moved to adopt the staff recommendation in the August 3, 2022, memo for annexation #6, Case No. 2022-0006, Slaughter and Thaxton Full Purpose into District 2. Commissioner Puentes seconded, and the motion was approved on a 13-0 vote. Commissioner McKiernan-Gonzalez moved to postpone annexation #7, Case No. 2022-001 Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited Purpose to their next meeting. Commissioner Puentes seconded, and the motion was approved on a 13-0 vote. 3. Discussion and possible action to identify candidates to fill open seat on commission. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Kambo’s second, the board unanimously approved Patty Prado to serve on the ICRC. 4. Conduct officer election for the role of Vice Chair. On Commissioner Schneider’s motion, Commissioner Blank’s second, Commissioner Yee was approved to serve on the ICRC on a 13-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Budget for Zoom software • Work session on drafting motions ADJOURNMENT …
