OUR WORK IN 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee WHO ARE WE? Serving the Austin community for over 30 years - since 1987 Originally known as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) 501(C)(3) non-profit Providing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education WHAT DO WE DO?... Legal Representation ● Survivors of crime & family violence ● Asylum ● DACA ● Family-based Immigration ● Deportation defense Pro Se representation ● Translations ● Legal orientation at detention centers & Immigration Court ● Coordination of pro bono representation Outreach ● Legal clinics & workshops ● Community education for immigrant community & service providers 15,000+ We empowered over 15,000 individuals with legal information and services in 2021 - in 23 counties and four federal detention centers $800,000+ Over $800,000 worth of volunteer and pro bono attorney hours leveraged to assist our clients Mrs. S lives in Austin with her husband and young daughter. Originally from Iraq, Mrs. S is a legal resident and petitioned for her husband’s residency with American Gateways’ help. During the application process, Mrs. S worked seven days a week to avoid seeking public benefits, fearful that receiving benefits would negatively affect her husband’s pending case. Her husband, an electronic and electrical engineer by trade, was unable to legally work while his case was pending. American Gateways aided Mrs. S and her husband in navigating the restrictive Trump-era public charge rule; her husband was the first-named plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the implementation of the rule. The new administration’s reversal of the public charge rule created a path for Mrs. S and her family. Now, her husband has his legal permanent residency. ASYLUM CLINICS FOR AFGHAN EVACUEES Central Texas anticipates welcoming over 1,000 Afghan evacuees in 2022, many whom will need legal support filing for asylum. In partnership with local non-profits, American Gateways will be offering free asylum clinics to Afghan families in 2022. A past asylum clinic, pre-COVID TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) CLINICS In the fall 2021, we partnered with Casa Marianella to offer a Temporary Protected Status clinic for Haitians DACA CLINICS FOR DREAMers We have been offering virtual DACA clinics for eligible applicants. Our DACA renewal clinics pre-COVID. OUTREACH TO AUSTIN COMMUNITY DURING OUR 2021 CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN… ❏ 40 new individuals received legal representation, including 18 in removal proceedings, most of whom are asylum-seekers ❏ We continued legal representation for 140 individuals, including 88 in removal …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2022 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. Public participation will be allowed in-person or by telephone. The meeting may be viewed online on ATXN2 at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Speakers providing in-person testimony can register to speak either online or in- person prior to the meeting. Following are instructions for registering for Remote Public Communication (formerly “Citizen Communication”): • All interested in speaking remotely during public communication or on an agenda item must register in advance no later than: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by noon. • Call or email the staff liaison at 512-974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, telephone number (must be the same number the speaker will use to call into the meeting), and e-mail address. If speaking on an agenda item, please provide the agenda item number(s) you wish to speak about. • • Once a request to participate has been made to the liaison, the information about how to call into the meeting on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Additional Instructions for Public Speakers, including how to register in person during the thirty minutes prior to when the meeting being begins, are provided at the end of this Agenda. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Betsy Greenberg Donna Beth McCormick Sidney Williams AGENDA Secretary Robin Lerner Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. 1 Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Public Communication (formerly “Citizen Communication”) at the end of this agenda. 1. 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 matters specifically listed on this …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON AFFORDABILITY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005a Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Affordability Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFORDABILITY VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in affordability that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐3A‐2: Safe & Affordable Housing Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cvi: Rental and Utility Early Childhood Council, Recommendation Number 20220309‐3a: Maintain Early Childhood Assistance for Older Adults Funding Legal Services Funding Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d2: Increase in Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Commission, Recommendation 20220322‐3aii: Expanding Funding for Immigrant Legal Services Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation 20220328‐004c6: Immigrant Legal Services Page 1 of 7 LGBTQ+ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220328‐3A‐2: SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHEREAS, the City of Austin has used tax supported bond proceeds to incentivize the development of affordable housing and has entered into contracts with selected developers to achieve this purpose; and WHEREAS, the developer contracts create additional obligations on developers regarding tenant selection and rental rates; and WHEREAS, there is a public interest in ensuring that the resulting affordable housing be equally available to all those qualified on an income basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income; and WHEREAS, access to affordable housing also means that residents must be able to live there free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income; and WHEREAS, public comments at town hall meetings have indicated a perception that the City’s affordable housing efforts have not adequately addressed diversity, inclusion and respect for all. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that: …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET RECCOMENDATION ON RESILIENCY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005b Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Resilience Motioned By: Vincent Cobalis Seconded By: Rebecca Austen JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR RESILIENCE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee endorses the following recommendation from the Winter Storm Review Task Force, that addresses critical issues in resiliency that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), Recommendation Number 20220323‐005b: Winter Storm Review Task Force Recommendations RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005b: WINTER STORM REVIEW TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Austin and State of Texas experienced a severe winter storm in February, 2021 that had far‐reaching impacts to communities; and WHEREAS, the City Council commissioned the Winter Storm Review Task Force (“Task Force”) via Council Resolution 20210325‐067, to conduct public listening sessions and produce a report documenting the community feedback; and Page 1 of 2 VOTE WHEREAS, the Task Force included representation from most of the commissions that participate in the Joint Inclusion Committee; and WHEREAS, the final report published by the Task Force on July 30, 2021 documented findings and recommendations based on community feedback across the following categories: Communications Transparency of Information Loss of Community Trust Failure and Breakdown of the Electric Grid Water, Food and Essential Supplies Lack of Accountability and Services Infrastructure Breakdown and Failures Access to Shelter/Lodging Role of Nonprofits, Community Organizations and Neighborhood Groups Need for Mental Health Resources; and WHEREAS, while the winter storm affected the entire City, the report highlighted many areas where vulnerable or underserved communities represented by the JIC (including Black and Brown residents, seniors, families with young children, people with disabilities, non‐English speaking residents, people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, unhoused people, and others) experienced higher levels of trauma, had less access to resources, and experienced greater or longer term impacts from the effects of the winter storm; and WHEREAS, the report cited numerous recommendations to improve resiliency and responsiveness for future severe weather events or other crises; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the items …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ACCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005c Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Access Motioned By: Raul Alvarez Seconded By: Amy Temperely JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in access that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Immigrant Affairs Office Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d1: Development of Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d4: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Dual Language Summer Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for Two‐Generation Bilingual Early Childhood Programs African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220329‐001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220322‐003a: Expand Funding for AIS Parent Support Specialists Page 1 of 9 COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION 20220307‐2d1: DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS OFFICE WHEREAS, we heard from the community an appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and a recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required; and WHEREAS, an immigrant affairs office would help ensure the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met; and WHEREAS, Austin has a large and diverse immigrant community, with varying needs and varying degrees of involvement in city government. Those most impacted are largely unseen, whether because of language barriers, cultural concerns, or concerns related to immigration status. This office will be able to reach out to the community so that their voices can be heard; and WHEREAS, immigrant communities have been most affected by the pandemic and the ongoing energy and utility crises, and having an immigrant affairs office helps ensure the communities are not only reached but best served, which helps the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin funded one full time position within the Equity Office to work in immigrant affairs; and WHEREAS, there is a large, diverse immigrant …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON ENGAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005d Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Engagement Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on engagement that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Ci: Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist Older Adults in Austin Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cii: Quality of Life Study of Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c2: Community Engagement & Outreach FTE for Cultural Arts Division Program African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐002: Workforce Development and Economic Empowerment Page 1 of 6 RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Ci: AGE FRIENDLY AUSTIN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST COMMISSION ON SENIORS Recommendation Fund an FTE to serve as Community Engagement Specialist to support implementation of the Austin Age Friendly Action Plan. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission on Seniors recommends funding an Age Friendly Austin Community Engagement Specialist. The Community Engagement Specialist will support the Age‐Friendly Program Coordinator with day‐to‐day operations including, but not limited to, implementing the Age Friendly Austin Communication and Community Engagement Plan, supporting internal and external aging partners, and engaging in strategic planning efforts. Duties would include promoting Age‐Friendly programs and services at local recreation centers, faith‐ based centers, and older adult facilities; facilitating trainings related to age‐friendly practices; strengthening community partnerships; analyzing community data; and developing educational materials, including an asset map of programs and services. The Commission on Seniors is dedicated to improving equity in programs and services for older adults. To help achieve this goal the Communications and Outreach Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Age Friendly Austin program and older adults, with emphasis on increasing communication and engagement with People of Color, LGBTQIA persons, low‐income communities and other underrepresented or vulnerable older adults. Background and Rationale: Austin has one of the fastest growing populations of both “seniors (aged 65 and older) and “pre‐ seniors …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005e Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements - Recommendations for Public Safety Motioned By: Amy Temperely Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues on public safety that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Public Safety Recommendations African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐003: Austin Police Office of Community Liaison Page 1 of 5 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302‐002d: PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, sexual violence is an issue that disproportionately impacts female‐identifying individuals, and women and girls are particularly vulnerable to and impacted by sexual violence; and WHEREAS, survivors of sexual violence face many barriers to accessing resources and safety, including fear of criminal justice systems, the lack of a financial safety net, religious and cultural barriers, fear of deportation, lack of awareness or knowledge of the legal system, lack of adequate childcare services, and lack of low‐cost housing options; and WHEREAS, as proven by both national and state data, sexual assault is still vastly under‐ reported, under‐investigated by law enforcement, and under‐prosecuted; and WHEREAS, sexual assault survivors benefit from and are entitled to wraparound services in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and it is widely understood that access to resources such as counseling, legal services, housing, and basic needs improves outcomes for survivors including healing and recovery, as well as enables them to participate in the investigation and prosecution of their case should they wish to; and WHEREAS, in the 2021 Mid‐Year Recommendations Report, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force called for resources earmarked for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence, …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS ON HEALTH RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005f Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Endorsements ‐ Recommendations for Health Motioned By: Amanda Afifi Seconded By: Raul Alvarez JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET ENDORSEMENTS – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DESCRIPTION: The Joint Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the following recommendation submitted by member Commissions. These recommendations address critical issues in health that uniquely affects the quality of life for diverse communities represented from each commission member of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Commission on Seniors, Recommendation Number 20220309‐04Cviii: Permanent Community Health Workers Strategy Plan for Serving Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐002d: Women Experiencing African American Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220330‐004: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (African American & Youth) Commission for Women, Recommendation Number 20220302‐02d: Recommendations for Homelessness Mental Health Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 2022032‐3aiv: Expand Funding for Mental Health Supports for Hispanic/Latino Community Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐ 004c5: Mental Health Services LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission, Recommendation Number 20220328‐3A‐3: Continued Funding for Youth LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Recommendation Number 20220307‐2d3: Fund Refugee Health Screening Clinic Page 1 of 12 COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20220309‐04Cviii: PERMANENT COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS STRATEGY PLAN FOR SERVING OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS Recommendation: The Commission on Seniors recommends the Austin Public Health Homeless Services Division: 1. Transition the current temporary community health worker positions to 9 FTE permanent positions devoted to supporting the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. a. Of the allocated 9FTEs, 2 FTEs should be dedicated to serving the needs of persons 50 and older given the challenges and growth of this population as detailed below. 2. Develop and implement a strategy for serving the needs of older adults experiencing homelessness. Implementation should begin no later than January 1, 2023. The plan should: a. Identify the housing, health care, social, and other needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, including disability, long term care, dementia care, and caregiver support and develop programs to meet those needs; b. Ensure coordinated entry appropriately matches older adults with their needs; Include strategies to prevent older adults …
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005g Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Karen Crawford Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON THE BUDGET PROCESS VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: BUDGET PROCESS RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, the responsibilities of Quality of Life Commissions and all commission members of the Joint Inclusion Committee includes annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, informed recommendations require a knowledge of the current Adopted Budget, as well as departmental plans and performance and input from the communities we serve; and WHEREAS, this process is best served by an established and consistent process from year to year; NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends to City Council that their adopted budget schedule each fiscal year include provisions for Commissions including: Budget Office briefing on the Adopted Budget for Quality of Life Commissions not later than Budget Office briefing on the Proposed Budget process and outlook not later than November Commission recommendations to City departments and City Council not later than March 31 October 31 of each fiscal year. 31 of each fiscal year. of each fiscal year. Budget Office briefing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget within two weeks of the presentation to City Council outlining the status of Commission budget recommendations. Page 1 of 1
JOINT INCLUSSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECCOMENDATION ON QUALITY‐OF‐LIFE STUDIES RECOMMENDATION #: 20220323‐005h Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: JIC Recommendation for Adopting a New Budget Process and Schedule Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Robin Orlowski JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES VOTE For: Amanda Afifi, Vincent Cobalis, Raul Alvarez, Karen Crawford, Rebecca Austen, Charles Curry, Amy Temperley, Robin Orlowski. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Jamarr Brown & Gregory Smith Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ RECOMMENDATION 20220323‐005g: QUALITY OF LIFE STUDIES FOR JIC COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, for the City to prioritize sustainable well‐being for all residents and communities in Austin, there must be regularly scheduled checkpoints that update and identify current quality of life conditions. Some member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee have quality of life studies that need updating. Other member commissions have never had a baseline quality of life study. WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee is charged with making recommendations to Council. Having current quality of life studies will better inform our recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, that this recommendation requests an on‐going budget line item that provides funding and resources to intentionally commit the City of Austin to regularly scheduled quality of life surveys and reporting for all member commissions of the Joint Inclusion Committee. We recommend regularly scheduled updates to those studies that may include ongoing data collection and surveys. We recommend the City of Austin improve data collection and make that data available, so that our Commissions can have access to ongoing demographic and performance data. We recommend that the City collect additional demographic data about people who receive city services, including but not limited to sexual orientation and gender identity. Page 1 of 1
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: March 23, 2022 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing by delayed broadcast at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Commissioners, Sade Ogunbode, Michael Francis, Joseph Benigno, Edgar Farrera, Edward Selig, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, John Green, and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Pablo Avila and Commissioner Wordy Thompson were absent. Note: Commissioners Farrera, Selig, Mueller, Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Farah Presley, Inspector; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Matthew Noriega, Division Manager; James Adams, Supervisor; Dedric Knox, Supervisor; John Rodriguez, Inspector; Erica Thompson, Inspector; Marisol Valderrama, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Francis for approval of the February 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes and the revised minutes of the December 8, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ogunbode. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION No one appeared at the meeting to provide Public Communication on an item not on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Address 1614 Suffolk Drive Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2022-031759 The property was represented at the hearing by Nicolas Rojas, owner’s designee. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A through 2I. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to adopt staff’s findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt staff’s recommended order for repairs within 45 days. Commissioner Stostad seconded, and the motion carried on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Avila and Commissioner Thompson were absent. Owner UDTX, LLC 1 2. CL 2022-031771 700 W. Applegate Drive 700 AG, Ltd. LIH Lamar Housing Associates, LP 8600 N. Lamar Blvd., Bldgs. A-D (aka the Palms on Lamar) The property was represented at the hearing by Jimmy Harvey. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A – 2J. Commissioner Francis moved to adopt staff’s proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and adopt staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days, seconded by …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Location: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, and Commissioners: Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Michael Lovins, Donna Beth McCormick, Nguyen Stanton, and Sidney Williams were present at City Hall. Commissioners Debra Danburg and Mikki Teneyuca attended via videoconference. Members Absent: Secretary Robin Lerner. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Meredith Mooney, Executive Assistance; Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; Myrna Rios, City Clerk, attended via videoconference. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak Diane Land signed an oath form and spoke on Item 2 on the agenda. 1. 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 matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and the open meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m. Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission. 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission during the preliminary hearing. Parties Attending: Complainant Loree Misch appeared by remote connection. Respondent Steve Adler and Respondent’s attorney, Andrew Cates, appeared in person. Complainant Misch and Respondent’s attorney, Cates, made presentations during preliminary hearing and the Commission asked questions of the parties. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Lovins made a motion to dismiss allegations in the …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Location: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, and Commissioners: Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Michael Lovins, Donna Beth McCormick, Nguyen Stanton, and Sidney Williams were present at City Hall. Commissioners Debra Danburg and Mikki Teneyuca attended via videoconference. Members Absent: Secretary Robin Lerner. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Meredith Mooney, Executive Assistance; Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; Myrna Rios, City Clerk, attended via videoconference. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak Diane Land signed an oath form and spoke on Item 2 on the agenda. 1. 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 matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and the open meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m. Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission. 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission during the preliminary hearing. Parties Attending: Complainant Loree Misch appeared by remote connection. Respondent Steve Adler and Respondent’s attorney, Andrew Cates, appeared in person. Complainant Misch and Respondent’s attorney, Cates, made presentations during preliminary hearing and the Commission asked questions of the parties. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Lovins made a motion to dismiss allegations in the …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water May 27, 2021 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of March 31, 2021 is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $3,869,951 lower than the amount collected during the October through March reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $1,064,378 lower than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $63,411. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $14,029,953. Of this total, $9,807,381 was for water and $4,222,573 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through March 31, 2021, equal $378,319,192. Of this total, $254,773,320 was collected for water and $123,545,873 was collected for wastewater. As of March 31, 2021, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $33,639,189 and $13,254,618 respectively, for a combined total of $46,893,806. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0331. Cc: Greg Meszaros, Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or are negotiated by City Council; exemptions are allowed under legal code or statute. In this …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 22, 2022, 4:30 PM Special Called Meeting Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Tx Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5021588ed26778257b3168c5c6b756d7 or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). Meeting number/Access code: 2484 290 6447 Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 387-4366. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kris Bailey Channy Soeur Dick Kallerman Bobak Tehrany, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – March 22, 2022 4:30 p.m. Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 387-4366. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. The first 10 speakers signed up will each be allowed three-minutes to address their concerns regarding items NOT posted on the agenda. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2021 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Reports for October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 and April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, respectively, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. b. Staff update and discussion on the status of the Street Impact Fee program and implementation. c. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 22, 2022 Page 2 of 2 2022. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Zaira R. Garcia, District 4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Daniela Silva, District 1 District 9 - Vacant District 10 - Vacant 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan – Update to plan that will replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community-oriented process and outcome. Presenters: Cara Bertron and Elizabeth Brummett, Housing and Planning Department b. FY 22-23 Action Plan – Briefing and discussion on upcoming spending priorities for federal housing and community development grants as part of Community Needs Assessment for the FY 22023 Action Plan. Presenter: Katie Horstman, Housing and Planning Department c. Body-worn and Dashboard Cameras – Briefing from Office of Police Oversight on public information and engagement campaign related to APD’s current body-worn camera and dashboard camera program and rules. Presenter: Karla Peredo, Office of Police Oversight 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding FY 2022-2023 Budget 4. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioner Garcia) b. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, and Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) …
RMC Monthly Report February 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 103 163 119 122 49 29 20 31 13 13 15 11 2 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 $37,929.98 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 119 97 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage 76 0 Feb RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, February 2022 3054 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 296 173 38 142 152 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan …
