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Item 2: City of Austin Analysis of Blockchain — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Daniel Culotta, Interim Chief Innovation Officer THROUGH: Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff DATE: September 14, 2022 SUBJECT: Blockchain Technologies (Resolution No. 20220324-057) This memo provides an overview of staff efforts in response to Resolution No. 20220324-057 which include creating a supportive environment for blockchain and Web 3.0 development in Austin. It has an attached report, written with inputs from multiple City departments, which explores blockchain technology in more detail and describes areas for potential applications in municipal government. The report also provides guidelines for evaluating blockchain technologies for the City organization. Creating a Supportive Environment Since March 2022, City staff have worked to create an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new blockchain technologies, protocols, and applications. Actions include speaking engagements and collaborations that covered blockchain topics at the following conferences and events: • • Government Finance Officers Conference • • • Consensus Conference Accenture AustInnovation Day (alongside UT President Jay Hartzell) The Friedrich Naumann Foundation International Delegation on blockchain and cryptocurrency Launch of the Capital Factory and DivInc Blockchain Challenge and Accelerator City staff met with multiple blockchain and cryptocurrency experts, organizations, and companies to understand what they value in a supportive community for Web 3.0 development. Staff also collaborated on the Consensus Web3athon hackathon, which has convened teams to work on blockchain solutions to some of Austin’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. The Innovation Office continues to promote and share knowledge on LifeFiles, which is a grant-funded prototype platform created in 2019-2020 that incorporates blockchain technology to allow people experiencing homelessness to secure, store, and share documents that are vital to accessing supportive services. We continue to generate media attention with this project, and though we have not identified a collaborator to continue developing the platform, we are optimistic we will do so in the future. Page 1 of 2 Key Considerations for the City organization The ecosystem of products and services which incorporate blockchain technology is rapidly expanding and evolving. In the attached report we highlight areas of opportunity and provide general knowledge and guidance on the current blockchain ecosystem. We hope City departments can use these guidelines and information in the creation, development, and adoption of blockchain and Web 3.0 solutions. There are municipal use cases which could benefit from blockchain solutions. These primarily involve …
Item 2: City of Austin Analysis of Cryptocurrency — original pdf
ME MO R A NDU M TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Belinda Weaver, Treasurer Marija Jukic, Controller Daniel Culotta, Interim Chief Innovation Officer THROUGH: Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff DATE: September 14, 2022 SUBJECT: Cryptocurrency Fact-Finding Study (Resolution No. 20220324-055) On March 24, 2022, Council approved Resolution No. 20220324-055, which directed the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study regarding potential Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency policies that might be adopted by the City of Austin (“the City”) including: 1) the acceptance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as payment for municipal taxes, fees, and penalties; 2) other applications of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies that could benefit the City of Austin, the 3) delivery of public services, or Austin residents; issues relevant to Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency protocols and applications including, but not limited to, financial stability, security issues, equity and inclusion issues, consumer benefits and risks, and environmental impacts; 4) considerations related to any applicable state, local, or federal laws; 5) considerations related to the research and recommendations from ratings agencies, financial regulators, or financial oversight organizations on the use of cryptocurrency technology or blockchain by municipal government. The fact-finding study should include an analysis of what would be required for the City to accept a donation of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency and possible ways for the City to use those funds to address public service needs as well as an analysis of the financial stability and security of cryptocurrency. This memorandum provides the results of the fact-finding study, which was a collaborative effort between the Financial Services Department, Law Department, Intergovernmental Relations and Innovation Offices. Page 1 of 4 Fact Finding #1 – Acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment for municipal taxes, fees, and penalties Under existing regulations, cryptocurrency is not an acceptable form of payment for the collection of municipal taxes, fees, and penalties. To accept cryptocurrency for the payment of taxes, fees, and penalties collected by the City, the City would be required to utilize a third-party payment processor to convert the cryptocurrency to an acceptable payment format. In addition to annual contract costs, the City would be required to develop integration processes between the third-party payment processor and each payment application that the City would like to utilize for cryptocurrency payments. Finally, there are transaction fees associated with the use of these third-party payment processing applications. Transaction fees can vary considerably and currently …
Item 3: Art Competition — original pdf
Digital Inclusion Week 2022 Art Competition The City is now accepting submissions for its 2022 Digital Inclusion Art Competition! The Community Technology division of the City of Austin hosts an annual art completion in celebration of Digital Inclusion week each year. Youth 10-18 residing in Austin submit art works responsive to themes relating to digital inclusion. Three winners are selected each year. The three 2021 winners are below. First Place Second Place Third Place Zahraa Alfatle | Age 11 Sowmya Kulukuru | Age 14 Isabelle Call | Age 11 Guerrero Thompson Elementary James Bowie High School Canyon Vista Middle School See the full gallery of submissions to date here: https://airtable.com/shrUgmMQVF2npN1me/tblU- JXSFe5vy7MqOS Submit your artwork by the October 9th deadline! Awards are announced in October each year. Applicants must be 10-18 and reside in Austin, Texas. Full details and submission portal: https://airtable.com/ shrQGzC3YvZOD3zDa
Item 4: Approved Schedule — original pdf
2023 Meeting Schedule Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission The commission shall meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. MEETING DATES CANCELLED MEETING DATES & EVENTS January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13 Commission members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. GTOPS 2023 Update – Applications Received. Meeting will be held outside of central City. Commission FY 24 Budget Recommendations due no later than mid-April. GTOPs 2023 Award Recommendations. Election of Officers at the first regular meeting after April 1, 2023 Terms of office shall be one year, beginning May 1st and ending April 30th. Work Plan Retreat / Regular Meeting Terms for newly elected officers start (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024) Commission Annual Report Due to City Clerk July 31st NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE 2023 GTOPs Review and 2024 Recommendations Adopt a meeting schedule for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for holiday and cancelled meetings.
Recommendation 20221012-006: Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan Update — original pdf
Name of Board or Commission: Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Request Number: 20221012-6 Description of Item: Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan Update Board or Commission Vote to refer item to Council: Motion to approve the Council Committee Agenda Request for staff to prioritize update of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan made by Chair Pitts and seconded by Commissioner Apodaca, passed on a vote of 7-0. Date of Approval of Request: 10/12/2022 Attachments: ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, please list the attachments: Council Committee Agenda Request passed by commission MAYOR’S OFFICE USE ONLY Attest: Jesse Rodriguez Council Committee Assigned: ☐Audit and Finance Committee ☐Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee ☐Austin Watery Oversight Committee ☐Public Health Committee ☐Housing and Planning Committee ☐Mobility Committee ☐Public Safety Committee Recommend a Fiscal Analysis be completed? Recommend a Legal Analysis be completed? Notes: Mayor Signature & Date: COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUEST COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20221012-6 REGARDING: Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan Update WHEREAS, our stated vision is for Austin to be a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all; WHEREAS, the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) was instrumental in the creation of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan that Austin City Council unanimously adopted on November 20, 2014; WHEREAS, the active management of Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan by the City Council, the office of Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs (TARA), the CTTC, and Digital Empowerment Community of Austin (DECA) partners has identified the digital divide as historically rooted challenge to our stated vision which will require a substantial investment in both physical and digital infrastructure to bridge; WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion investment in the U.S. Infrastructure, was passed into law in November 2021; WHEREAS, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for more than $44 billion in federal funding to the following three programs, as part of the IIJA: (1) The Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD - $42.5 billion); (2) The Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program (MMG - $1 billion); and (3) The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program (DEAP - $60 million); WHEREAS, the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is the steward of state and …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 12, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 12, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Lee called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chien Lee (Chair), Christianne Castleberry (Vice-Chair), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Travis Michel, Judy Musgrove Commission Members Absent: William Moriarty, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was one speaker registered for Public Communication, Jim Adcock. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the September 14, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the September 14, 2022, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Vice-Chair Castleberry’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Moriarty, Fisher and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. to provide belt press parts for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $525,000. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a 6-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion, Vice Chair Castleberry’s second, with Commissioners Moriarty, Fisher and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project in the amount of $9,105,250.25 plus a $910,525.03 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,015,775.28. (District 5). The motion failed to approve the recommendation on a 4-0 vote on Vice-Chair Castleberry’s motion, Chair Lee’s second due to a lack of affirmative votes with two recusals from Commissioners Penn and Michel, Commissioners Moriarty, Fisher, and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. 4. Recommend to award and execute a construction contract with MWH Constructors, Inc., for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $116,000,852.00, plus a $11,600,085.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,600,937.20. (District 2). The motion failed to approve the recommendation on a 5-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion, Vice-Chair Castleberry’s second due to a lack of affirmative votes with one recusal from Commissioner Penn, Commissioners Moriarty, Fisher, and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with CP&Y, Inc., for professional engineering …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2022 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at City Hall, Board and Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 8:43 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Bliss Lima, Gordon, Hedrick, Hosking Pulido, Huston, McCollum, and Worthington Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Alvarez and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, Michelle Rodriguez, and Cindy Gamez 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. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on September 14, 2022 The minutes from the meeting of 9/14/2022 were approved on Member Huston’s motion, Member Hedrick’s second, on a unanimous 8-0 vote. Members Alvarez and Worthington were not present at time of the vote. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff COVID-19 updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health The COVID-19 community level in Austin-Travis County remains low. People are encouraged to get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster designed to protect against COVID-19 omicron subvariants. The flu season began early in Austin this year. There is more flu transmission in the community than this time last year. APH is encouraging people to get the flu shot as soon as possible. EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS OCTOBER 12, 2022 3. Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Updates from Austin ISD provided by John Green-Otero, Early Learning Director. Roughly 4400 students enrolled so far this year. District still dealing with staffing shortages. The Child Care Regulation (CCR) update was given by Roy Jones. CCR continually permitting and monitoring child care operations, to ensure safety and well-being of children in care. CCR is also doing community engagement with parents and providers and outreach in regions considered child care deserts. They are searching for unregulated providers to help them get a required permit in …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2022 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Special Called meeting on October 12, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:07 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member EX OFFICO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Michele Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance Matiur Rahman, Austin Transportation Department MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: John Guinan, Office of Real Estate Services PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Daniel Kaveiman - 2. Wendy Price Todd – South River City Neighborhood Association 3. Zachary Faddis APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting of September 19, 2022 were approved on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, Chair S. Franco seconded on a vote of 6-0. BRIEFINGS FROM STAFF Christine Maguire of the Economic Development provide information on the connection of the Regulating Plan and the proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) a. Discussion occurred but no action was taken 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. 4. Discussion and Possible action on the 305 South Congress PUD to be limited to items that were included in the South Central Waterfront Advisory Boards’ previous recommendation dated October 18, 2021. a. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to draft and send a recommendation to City Council, Board, Board Member A. Aguirre seconded on a vote of 5-1. Discussion and Possible action on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 19 (South Central Waterfront) a. The motion to forward a resolution to City Council, to set the recapture rate for the TIRZ failed on Chair S. Franco’s motion, Vice Chair J. Thompson seconded on a vote of 3-2-1, with Board Members S. Ancipink and L. Cottam-Sajbel abstaining. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on Chair S. Franco’s TIRZ resolution ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 9:28pm without objection The minutes were approved with the amendments to add a hyper-link to Item 3a and correct a name of a Public Communication speaker at the November 21, 2022 meeting on Chair S. Franco motion, and Board Member K. Paup second on a 5-0 vote.
Agenda — original pdf
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 11, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Congress Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Bob Batlan Michelle Dahlstrom Candelario Vazquez Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Anna Bocchini Sean Forkner Calvin Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on August 9, 2022. Director’s Report on Public Works Project Updates – Eric Bailey STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding Economic Development Incentive – Julie Campbell, Arnie Jacob, and Susana Carbajal Presentation regarding Expedited Permitting Process – Adam Smith 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Project Connect – CAP Metro Construction Training Program 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Public Works Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 6:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email Matthew Schmidt at matt.schmidt@austintexas.gov or 512-974-6415. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Donald Martin Kenneth Ronsonette AGENDA Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Jason Hyde Martin Luecke David Neider Kathy Sokolic Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting on September 13, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Discussion by Economic Development Department on Control Tower Updates 6:10 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion by Catellus regarding MBE/WBE updates Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates Discuss and approve 2023 RMMA PIAC Schedule 3. 4. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6:25 6:40 6:55 7:05 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 Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415. 7:15
10-11-2022_CDC_Agenda — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) October 11, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the September 13, 2022 Community Development Commission meeting minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 3. Presentation and discussion on findings from the State of the Food System Report (Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation and possible action on RBJ Intergenerational Community Space Proposal (Jacqueline Angel, Ph. D., Professor of Health and Sociology, LBJ School of Public Affairs) 5. Discuss and approve the 2023 CDC Meeting Schedule (HPD staff) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) 7. Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee 8. Update from the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Commissioners Garrett & 9. Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory …
Draft_Minutes_09_13_2022 — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES SEPTEMER 13, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on SEPTEMER 13, 2022, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Vice Chair Paup called the Community Development Commission Meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Miriam Garcia Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amit Motwani, Chair Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Fisayo Fadelu PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Jacqueline Angel and Clark Heidrick spoke in support of a proposed renovation of the Nash Hernandez building for uses related to the community, especially seniors. Neda Norouzi spoke after item #2 and gave public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Development Commission regular meeting on August 09, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 09, 2022, were approved (with corrections) on Commissioner Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Tolliver’s second on a unanimous (8- 0) vote. Jose Noe Elias, Fisayo Fadelu, Cindy Jaso, and Julia Woods were absent. 1. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented, including a presentation on the results of the Neighborhood Services Unit’s 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey. 3. Presentation and discussion of programs by Austin Habitat for Humanity (Silvio Cruz & Robin Lafleur, Austin Habitat for Humanity) Silvio Cruz and Robin Lafleur presented. 4. Presentation and discussion on the housing goals of the South Central Waterfront Vision Plan (Samuel Franco, Chair South Central Waterfront Advisory Board; Kimberly Olivares, Financial Services Department; Housing and Planning Department Staff) Samuel Franco presented. Kimberly Olivares and Erica Leak answered questions. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Joint Sustainability Committee No update was given. 6. Update from ATP Community Advisory Committee 8. Update from South Central Waterfront Advisory Board No update was given. 7. Update from HIRC No update was given. No update was given. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update from Office of Sustainability on Food Report – Garrett • Housing Bond Ballot - Garrett • Report from City Manager’s office on 2022-2023 budget and any shift in priorities – Garrett • St. Johns back to school event - Thompson • Environmental Justice Panel – Motwani and Garcia • RBJ intergenerational community space – Motwani • Update …
Item2-CSBG Report October 2022 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report October 11, 2022 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2022 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Total $1,106,822 $356,211.53 $152,367.78 $508,579.31 46% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4c 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 22 Success Rate% 51% Austin Public Health Report on PY22 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date August 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (ERA) Non-CSBG Funds Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (ERA) Non-CSBG Funds Utility Payments 400 N/A 50 25 355 166 0 28 Number Served 768 355 #Enrolled #Achieved 90% N/A …
Item2-Neighorhood Services Flu Flyer_5.0 — original pdf
Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Services Unit will be hosting Flu Vaccine Clinics at the Neighborhood Centers Date Time Location Monday, October 10th Wednesday, October 12th Thursday, October 20th Thursday, October 20th Tuesday, October 25th Wednesday, October 26th 9:30 - 11:30 AM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 8:30 - 11:30 AM Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702 8:30 - 11:30 AM Blackland Neighborhood Center 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 *Flu services will be based on availability
Item2-Neighorhood Services Flu Flyer_6.0 Spa (002) — original pdf
La Unidad de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud Pública de Austin estará realizando Clínicas de vacunas contra la gripe en estos centros comunitarios Fecha Hora Lugar Lunes 10 de octubre Miércoles 12 de octubre Jueves 20 de octubre Jueves 20 de octubre Martes 25 de octubre Miércoles 26 de octubre 9:30 - 11:30 AM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 8:30 - 11:30 AM Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702 8:30 - 11:30 AM Blackland Neighborhood Center 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 *Se ofrecerán servicios contra la gripe según disponibilidad VACÚ N E SE CON T R A LAGR I P E
02 NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3.pdf — original pdf
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Housing and Planning Department October 11, 2022 NPA-2018-0021.02_5100, 5208, 50150 E. Oltorf Street & 2424 & 2424 ½ Riverside Farms Rd The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced case to allow additional time to decide how to move forward. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Ferris Clements’ Email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 32 From: Ferris Clements Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:08 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Brad Gates < >; Gregg Krumme < Subject: RE: Oct. 11 PC: NPA-2018-0021.02_Skyline/Oltorf MU *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Maureen, We’d like to keep this case alive. Please proceed with the re-notification. We’d like to request another indefinite postponement. Please let us know next steps in terms of paying the re-notification fee/when this will be posted. Thanks, Ferris G. Ferris Clements, III Associate Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2337 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile fclements@abaustin.com www.abaustin.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 32 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 32
03 NPA-2022-0028.01 - 11114 and 11206 Joseph Clayton Drive; District 1.pdf — original pdf
Planning Commission: October 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET 11114, 11206, 11206 ½, 11212 ½ & 11220 JOSEPH CLAYTON DR DATE FILED: June 24, 2022 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills Combined CASE#: NPA-2022-0028.01 PROJECT NAME: 11114 and 11206 Joseph Clayton Drive PC DATE: October 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 5.945 Acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Steve A. Stratton AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0089 From: CS-CO-NP & CS-NP To: CS-MU-V-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: January 13, 2011 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 11, 2022 - ACTION: (512) 974-2695 1 of 263 Planning Commission: October 11, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The application includes two tracts that total 5.94-acres of land located approximately 200 feet south of East Braker Lane with frontage along Joseph Clayton Drive. East Braker Lane is designated as an activity corridor on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan where mixed-use developments are encouraged. The applicant proposes a mixed-use development to include first floor pedestrian-oriented uses to include 6,000 square feet of office and retail uses. The development will also include approximately 315 multifamily units with 10% of the unit reserved for people who earn less than 60% MFI. 2 2 of 263 Planning Commission: October 11, 2022 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Commercial -Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial uses that are generally not compatible with residential or mixed use environments. Application major highways; and 1. Focus the highest intensity commercial and industrial activities along freeways and 3 3 of 263 Planning Commission: October 11, 2022 2. Should be used in areas with good transportation access such as frontage roads and arterial roadways, which are generally not suitable for residential development. PROPOSED LAND USE …
10-11-2022_CDC_Agenda_Addendum — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) October 11, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ADDENDUM 6. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (Max Horstman, Housing and Planning Department) 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357.
Item3_2022 10 11 SOTFS & Food Planning Presentation for CDC — original pdf
A Food Plan for Austin The Office of Su s ta in a bility About Us Vision: Mission: Austin is a thriving, equitable and ecologically resilient community. Protect and improve Austin’s quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve: ● Net Zero com m u n ity w ide ga s em is s ion s . ● A h ea lth y a n d ju s t loca l food s ys tem . ● A clim a te res ilien t a n d a da ptive city. Programs ● Climate Change And Resilience ● Air Quality ● Austin Green Businesses ● Food System s The Food Policy Team Edwin Marty Food Policy Manager - - - Staff Liaison for the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Provide strategic direction to the City of Austin to create a more equitable and sustainable food system Lead for the Office of Sustainability Food Policy team Amanda Rohlich Food Policy Advisor - - - - Food System Planning Support Values Based Food Procurement Equity Action Planning Food Justice Mini Grant Th e Food Policy Tea m Emmie DiCicco Sergio Torres Graduate Food Policy Intern Food and Resilience Coordinator - - - Food System Planning Support Food Justice Mini Disaster Food & Drinking Water Appendix -Grant Program - - - Food System Planning Support Food and City Plans Analysis Food Ambassadors Austin’s Food Sys tem What is a food system? The Office of Sustainability defines the food system as an interconnected network that includes everything that happens with food —where and how it is grown, distributed and sold, consumed, and ideally recovered. Some Food for Th ou gh t Developing Austin’s firs t ever Food Pla n What is a Food Plan & why do we need on e? ● A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system and provide a coordinating structure for all food related initiatives ○ The Food Plan build on several other initiatives made by the City to tackle food system issues. ● On June 2021 Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process Link to full resolution What about disasters? ● Recent and ongoing crises have caused a spike in food insecurity and revealed inadequate preparation for expansive and culturally appropriate food distribution ● We …