SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION January 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 11, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Maldonado Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok 2. 3. 4. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Approve the Modified Final Design for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project 9. 10. 11. 12. Final Update and Working Group Sunset from Cultural Funding Appeals Working Group with Commissioners Zisman, Schmalbach, Garza, and Houston (chair) Update from Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Schmalbach and Zisman (chair) Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group with Commissioners Zisman, Houston, Csillagi, and Kracheni (chair) ITEMS FOR INFORMATION FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE JANUARY 29, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2023 o Total HOT Collections November 2023 = $6,327,721 o 22.4% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund November 2023 = $604,297 Hotel Occupancy Tax – December 2023 o Total HOT Collections December 2023 = $196,344 o 22.5% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund December 2023 = $18,751 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $3,266,808 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M How HOT programs work: History OLD WAY (ESTIMATES) CURRENT WAY (ACTUALS) Grant awards were made based on ESTIMATE of how much we thought we would collect during the next fiscal year. Example – ◦ COA made a projection about FY2018 (Oct 1 2017 – Sept 30 2018) HOT funds ◦ Grants launched in May 2017, Award letters went out in August 2017. ◦ We reported out every month how much was collected (and hoped for the best). ◦ AC wanted to move to Actuals for years, in case anything unexpected happened. Grant awards are made based on the actual funds we collected in the previous fiscal year. Example -- ◦ We collected $12.87 m in FY 2022 ◦ Those FY22 Collections became the FY23 Actuals. ◦ This allowed staff to accurately budget in FY23 and identify the $10.4M we were able to grant out to 286 awardees. How HOT works: Usage vs Collections Right now, staff reports monthly on: Past Present Future • Update of FY22 fund usage (FY23 grantees – Thrive, Elevate, Nexus R1) • Plan for FY23 fund usage (to be launched/awarded in FY 24) • HOT Collections in FY24 (future funding for FY25 programs) How HOT Spending Works FY23 Grantee Activities (FY 22 Funds - $10.4M) FY23Collections ($15.6M) become FY24 Actuals FY24 Actuals budgeted by COA Reserves, Salaries, Admin, Existing Contracts, Programs FY24 Grant Programs Launch ($13.7 M) FY24 Grantees Selected & Contracted FY24 Grantees paid FY24 Grantees (FY23 Funds) FY24 Collections will fund FY25 Grantees 4 2 0 2 Y F Report Out past Plan/ Spend present + + Collect future Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department January 29, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Status Reports • Contracts and Payments Elevate • • • Nexus Thrive • Arts Education (ARPA) • Grant Funded activities this month C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 Elevate Grant Status – 200 awardees • 197 Contracts sent (TLC holds the contract) • 197 Contracts signed/processed • 198 test payments issued • 196 test payments verified • 196 First payments issued (50% of award) - 98% of awardees • 120 Second payments issued (40% of award) - must complete Miles Partnership Marketing class (+take survey) or post to Visit Austin (+tell COA staff) to be eligible. • $4,627,500 Total Distribution to date ($6,250,000 total) • COA staff working with TLC re: outreach to non-responsive awardees. C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 Nexus Grant Status – 51 awardees • 51 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 51 Contracts signed/processed • 42 test payments issued • 42 test payments verified • 42 First payments issued (90% of total award = $4,500) • $189,000 Total Distribution to date • TLC invoiced 11/1; takes 2-3 business days to process; Nexus funds will be distributed when it hits TLC account to those who have signed an agreement/ submitted financial information/ verified a test payment. C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4 Thrive Grant Status – 36 awardees • 36 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 36 Contracts signed/processed • 36 test payments issued; 36 test payments verified • 36 First payments issued • 36 Second payments issued • $3,447,500 Total Distribution to date ($3,935,000 total in year 1) • Grant Administrator has met with each organization individually to set their strategic growth goals for Year 1. Preparing the launch of capacity building workshops using the feedback from the Thrive Cohort. Next round of reporting and payments will be in January 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I …
Date: From: Copy: Modified Final Design Memo to File January 29, 2024 Artist and Austin Art in Public Places Staff: Contracted Artist Dana Perrotti, Program Manager Constance White, and Project Coordinator Ryan Runcie Arts Commission: Panel Chair Celina Zisman, Vice Chair Heidi Schmalbach, and Panel members Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla Subject: Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project Background: The AIPP Panel first approved the Final Design proposal for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project on September 18, 2023. The artist seeks approval for modifications to the artwork color palette and iconography used in the ceramic tile mural installation. September 18, 2023 Arts Commission Approval A motion to approve items 10 – 15 on consent on Commissioner Gray's motion, Commissioner Mok second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Maldonado and Csillagi absent. Concept Narrative: To reflect the Mexican and Latin American history and heritage of the park, the design inspiration comes from Milagros, or folk charms representing prayers, wishes, and healing. These symbols traditionally are made of metal and used as offerings or carried as protection. The charms range from body parts (eyes, hearts, legs: to represent wishes to heal ailments), to farm animals (hens, bulls, sheep: to represent either abundance on the farm or concepts like mothering/fathering/togetherness), to houses (to wish for blessings on the home). The theme of Milagros will inform the design for the installation at Parque Comal. Custom stoneware tiles will be fabricated with relief designs inspired by traditional Milagros symbols and community engagement. Artwork Narrative: The tiles will be installed on the North and South cinder block walls that frame the Parque Comal entrance archway. Dimensions of the north retaining wall are 23.25 in. x 183.75 in. The dimensions of the south retaining wall are 23.25 in. x 293.5 in. No changes will be made to the existing arch. Tiles will be made from heavily grogged mid-fire stoneware from Standard Clay, Sculpture Body #420 (30 percent grog content, fired to cone 6). The absorp�on rate of the material at cone 6 is 2%, with a maximum of 3 percent, which is required for outdoor installa�on. The ar�st will make custom glazes, tes�ng the “fit” of the glaze to the clay body to ensure that a proper seal is formed (ie, no crazing, or crackling of the glaze surface). Tes�ng will involve submerging fired test �les …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION January 29, 2024 – 6 P.M. Milwood Branch Library 12500 Amherst Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair Magen Davis Kezia Frayjo Cristina Masters Courtney Rosenthal AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair Steve DeRosa Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta 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 Approve the minutes of the library commission regular meeting on December 18, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Immigrant Services by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Branch Library Branch Manager, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Librarian II, Spanish and World Language Selector. 3. Staff briefing on the January Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Unmet Needs Working Group 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 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 Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18, December, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 18, December 2023 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Steve DeRosa, Sheila Mehta, Victoria Vogel, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno, Kezia Frayjo Commission Members Absent: Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Christina Masters Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 27, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the November 27, 2023, regular meeting were approved with the following amendment on Commission Member Mehta’s motion and Commission Member Vogel’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Infante Huerta and Commission Member Masters absent. The amendment is the removal of “Herrera” on the 2nd line of the approval of the minute’s item. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation, regarding The Library Foundation programs and services. The presentation was made by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation. 3. Presentation by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association, regarding Austin History Center Association programs and services. The presentation was made by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18, December, 2023 4. Presentation by Nehemiah Pitts, Chair, Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, regarding Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Engagement. The presentation was made by Nehemiah Pitts, Chair, Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission. 5. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. 6. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Services to Immigrant Populations Report from Unmet Needs Committee Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. without objection.
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD JANUARY 29, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular called meeting on January 22, 2024. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes, Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT …
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024, 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: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Joe Anderson Glenn Crawford, Non-Voting Zachery Garay Jonathan Garcia Ashley Garling AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Gin Pham Kristina McRae-Thompson The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/28/2024 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. October 23, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 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. Open nominations for Vice-Chair and Secretary 8. Discussion of Planning Council Budget through end of Fiscal Year 23 9. Discussion and approval of swag purchase 10. Discussion and approval of Service Standards updates and printed booklet 11. Discussion and approval for the meeting time/date for committees 12. HIV Planning Council Orientation Presentation FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion and approval of workplan calendar for FY24 14. Discussion and approval of Social Calendar for FY24 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.
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Jacqueline Watson and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore attended remotely. Commissioner Hawkins logged into the meeting at 6:47pm, recused herself and left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest on items 5 and 6. Vice Chair Pierce joined the meeting at 7:05pm. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Darrel Pierce and Tam Hawkins PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the amended minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on December 18, 2023. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the December 18, 2023, minutes were approved, on a 5-0-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Hawkins were off the dais. 1. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URB’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Mandy DeMayo gave the update and relayed that a memorandum is currently under review before going to Council. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez gave the update. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the URB voted to authorize Chair Escobar as the Designated Representative to authorize and approve the final form of the Phase Two Request for Proposals prior to its release. Commissioner Pierce was off the dais; Commissioner Hawkins recused herself and was off the dais. Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Chair Escobar recessed the …
January 22, 2024. Urban Renewal Board 1/29/2024 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) Process initiating Phase II Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 May 2024 June 2024 Anticipated Schedule: Jan-June 2024 1/29/2024 2 • 2 Proposals Advancing to Phase 2 • National and Local Collaboration •Conceptual Vision and Project Team 1/29/2024 3 •Final Developer Selection Follows Phase 2 Proposing Team Vision: Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), Legacy Real Estate Developers 1/29/2024 4 Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 1/29/2024 5 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 18 Perspective view from courtyard BLOCK 18 Perspective view from Juniper and Waller St Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy 1/29/2024 6 Proposing Team Vision: Servitas/Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation aka: Pleasant Hill Collaborative 1/29/2024 7 Proposing Team : Pleasant Hill Collaborative Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 1/29/2024 8 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 Adjacent to the Austin African American Culture and Heritage Facility BLOCK 18 Perspective along Juniper St 1/29/2024 9 9 Program Distribution Analysis by Hayat Brown PHC 16 1 PHC 18 2 131,509 195,984 ARA/ Legacy 16 ARA/Legacy 18 188,626 171,357 Total Project Residential Multifamily GSF Townhome GSF Retail Food-based Retail Affordable Retail/Working Spaces Community Uses* Cultural Venue(s) Office Parking Other 108,023 0 0 6,942 0 0 0 0 0 16,544 33,386 17,374 0 6,542 0 0 27,084 13,451 86,615 11,532 TOTAL 327,493 141,409 17,374 0 13,484 0 0 27,084 13,451 86,615 28,076 102,3473 7,140 5,703 2,729 0 0 0 9,680 61,027 0 56,6884 0 1,552 4,228 0 0 27,457 18,659 62,773 0 TOTAL 359,983 159,035 7,140 7,255 6,957 0 0 27,457 28,339 123,800 0 Inconsistencies between appendix data above & proposal: 1 Proposal = 105,138 GSF-Multifamily; 5,932 GSF-Retail; 1,010 GSF-Office; 4,000 GSF-Other 2 Proposal = 0 GSF-Food-based Retail; …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department January 29, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Status Reports • Contracts and Payments Arts Education (ARPA) • Grant Funded activities this month • Updates to Guidelines • • • • • • • Elevate Nexus Thrive Nexus Elevate Thrive C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 Elevate Grant Status – 200 awardees • 198 Contracts sent(TLC holds the contract) • 198 Contracts signed/processed • 198 test payments issued • 197 test payments verified • 196 First payments issued (50% of award) - 98% of awardees • 120 Second payments issued (40% of award) - must complete Miles Partnership Marketing class (+take survey) or post to Visit Austin (+tell COA staff) to be eligible. • 1 Final payment issued • $4,630,000 Total Distribution to date ($6,250,000 total) • COA staff working with TLC re: outreach to non-responsive awardees. C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 Thrive Grant Status – 36 awardees • 36 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 36 Contracts signed/processed • 36 test payments issued; 36 test payments verified • 36 First payments issued • 36 Second payments issued • $3,447,500 Total Distribution to date ($3,935,000 total in year 1) • Grant Administrator has met with each organization individually to set their strategic growth goals for Year 1. Preparing the launch of capacity building workshops using the feedback from the Thrive Cohort. Next round of reporting and payments will be in January 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4 Nexus Grant Status – 51 awardees • 51 Contracts sent(COA holds the contract) • 51 Contracts signed/processed • 46 test payments issued • 46 test payments verified • 44 First payments issued (90% of total award = $4,500) • 3 Final reports approved • 3 Final payments pending (10% of total award = $500) • $198,000 Total Distribution to date • TLC invoiced; takes 2-3 business days to process; Nexus funds will be distributed when it …
Diana Miranda-Murillo, Spanish and World Languages Selector Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Library Branch Manager Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian 1. Multilingual Materials and Resources 2. Programming 3. Partnerships 4. Public Services 6. Language Access 7. Q&A 5. Community Services & Outreach Multilingual Collections • Books (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese) • Magazines, and newspapers • Audiovisual materials • Multilingual learning resources (physical and digital) Year-round cultural programs and events • Celebrations and cultural festivals • Guest Speakers • Workshops • Workforce development classes • Digital Literacy programs • Storytimes in different languages • Talk Time • Practiquemos español • ESL Classes Home Baking Business Management Course in Spanish Computer Classes in Spanish and Tutoring in Spanish, English and Tamil Through Austin Free Net • Colocation services through Goodwill and Work Force Solutions • Tabling at the General Consulate of Mexico • Vaccination Clinic and Resource information through APH • Enhanced Library Card • Access to Legal Aid Clinics • Social Service Information Referral • • Naturalization Ceremonies • Resource Clinics • Vaccination clinics Job Portal SOCIAL SERVICES & LIFE SKILLS • Lance Gentles provides 1:1 support to immigrant customers securing their Texas driver’s license and seeking employment, M-F • Team provides monthly ELC sign up to unhoused immigrants at Pop Up Resource Clinics • CSCs provide social services coordination for unhoused immigrant customers at Terrazas and Little Walnut Libraries, M-F CIVICS •7 Naturalization Ceremonies hosted in 2023 •858 attendees provided with voter registration and Passport Services information VIRTUAL & IN PERSON PROGRAMS •Ambray Gonzales provides in person cultural programs at libraries, Title 1 schools and museums •Heidy Urbina provides virtual/in person dual language and Spanish language programs at libraries, community centers, and parks • College Program Students visit to the library • Early Childhood literacy workshop and library services presentation Voiance: Interpretation services over the pone iSpeak Language Access Cards and Materials Library Catalog: • supports searches in languages using different characters. • Interface availble in Spanish • Website information in Spanish: translated in house, not by machine • Social media accounts in Spanish: Facebooks and X (Twitter) • Interpretation services available by request Diana Miranda-Murillo, Spanish and World Languages Selector Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Library Branch Manager Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION January 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 29, January 2024 at Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Commissioner Schmalbach called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Heidi Schmalbach, Michael Vernusky, Kate Csillagi Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman, Gina Houston, Monica Maldonado, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members Absent: Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Felipe Garza CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Natalie Earhart of Almost Real Things spoke about their 2nd annual “Touch the Art” show and expressed questions about the 2024 Nexus Grant timeline and communication Hector Ordaz from Proyecto Teatro spoke about their questions to updates to the Spanish language application process for the Cultural Funding Programs, and expressed their desire to be a part of the language access review process of the Cultural Funding Programs Raquel Rivera from SUDEM spoke about their desire to be a part of the language access review process of the Cultural Funding Programs Maria Luisa Guitierrez from Proyecto Teatro spoke about their questions to updates to the Spanish language application process for the Cultural Funding Programs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 11, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 11, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Houston motion, Commissioner Zisman second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Gray, Kracheni, Garza, Mok, and Medicharla absent DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report by Chair Zisman An update was provided by Chair Zisman. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Maldonado A report was provided by Commissioner Maldonado. Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles A report was provided by Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok A report was provided by Commissioner Mok. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a SPECIAL-CALLED meeting on MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Kelle’ Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Ashley Garling, Gin Pham, Kristina McRae-Thompson. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10/23/2023. 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING on The minutes from the meeting of 10/23/2023 were approved with edits on Ashley Garling’s motion, Gin Pham’s second on a 4-0 vote. For: Kelle’ Martin, Ashley Garling, Gin Pham, Kristina McRae-Thompson. Abstain: None. Absent: Joe Anderson, Zac Garay, Jonathan CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards None. Garcia. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements Marquis Goodwin is a Planning Council applicant. Alicia Alston is the new Part B planner and also an applicant. Judith Hassan is the client services director of a subrecipient. Violeta Dorantes is the VISTA for the Ending the HIV Epidemic program. Jaseudia Killion will be leaving the Office of Support on February 9, 2024. Zaria Thomas is the Planner I for the Office of Support. 4. Office of Support Staff Report Update given by Nathalia Delgadillo. Refer to written report for full details. Tarik Daniels, Nel-Marinel Hernandez, Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre, and Steph Adler have departed Planning Council. Six people have expressed interest in joining Planning Council. Kristen Athey is the new HRSA Project Officer. 5. Administrative Agent Report Update given by Sherry Lyles. Refer to written report for full details. Three funding specialist positions are posted. Part A is 78% expended through December. 6. Part B Report Update given by Alicia Alston. Refer to written report for full details. Part B is 63% expended, State R is 87% expended, and State Services are 33% expended. Oral health, Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services, Mental Health, and Non-medical Case Management are out of variance. Total expenditures are within variance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Open nominations for Vice-Chair and Secretary None at this time. Nominations can be sent to the Office of Support for the Executive committee to review at their next meeting on February 6, 2024. 8. Discussion of Planning Council Budget through end of Fiscal Year 23 Overview given by …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Jacqueline Watson and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the amended minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on December 18, 2023. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the January 22, 2023, minutes were approved with the following amendment, on a 6-0-0 vote. The amendment was to correct the spelling of Vice Chair Pierce’s first name. 1 2. 3. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes, Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes Theresa Alvarez, and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Commissioner Motwani requested that the minutes include confirmation from staff from the Housing Department that AEDC’s fees are reasonable and in-line with the market. Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director of the Housing Department, confirmed. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the amended Memorandum of Understanding with Austin Economic Development Corporation was approved with the fee structures discussed on a 6-0-0 vote. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. 4. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the …
