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20220302 2d Budget SB8 DRAFT — original pdf
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, Senate Bill 8 became law on September 1, 2021, essentially banning abortions after six weeks gestation and allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers. Historically, roughly 85% of abortions in Texas take place after six weeks gestations; and WHEREAS, there are nearly 7 million women of reproductive age in Texas, and The Texas Policy Evaluation Project estimates the law means only 16% of Texans seeking abortions will be able to access them in-state, and as many of 46% of people seeking abortions in Texans will carry their pregnancies to term against their will; and WHEREAS, a report from the Guttmacher Institute, Texas patients will now have to travel 20 times farther to get an abortion — increasing driving times an average of 3.5 hours each way. Already, people who struggle to make ends meet are often forced to delay abortion services because they need time to secure the funds. They are also less able to travel out of state to get the care they need; and WHEREAS, in Texas, like many states, a legacy of systemic racism has trapped Black women and Latinas in poverty at disproportionately high rates, and they likely will be most harmed by this ban; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends: The City of Austin should allocate funding to help buffer the impact of SB8 for Austin birthing individuals. 1. Funding should be allocated to Austin health centers that offer reproductive healthcare and who are now taking on additional and unplanned resources in the aftermath of the passing of SB8 in 2021. 2. Funding should be allocated to provide legal resources to support the current lawsuits that challenge SB8.
20220302-004b: Mary Vice Estates PUD Lot 27 Amendment; Case No. C814-97-0002.01 Recommendation — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220302 004b Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Case No. C814-97-0002.01; Mary Vice Estates PUD Lot 27 Amendment Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Carson Creek, Suburban Watershed; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, (with two staff conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. This application completes the project established by the PUD such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, except for the following exceptions: a. 70% impervious cover on a net site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed for multi-family use. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Thompson, Aguirre, Brimer, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Bristol Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Scott Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
20220302-004c: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Recommendation — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220302 004c Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 25 feet to construct a driveway. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone, with no critical environmental features; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance having determined the required Findings of Fact have not been met. With that in mind, the Environmental Commission does recommend the variance. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance requested with the comment that City staff work collaboratively to ensure this situation does not occur in the future. VOTE 7-1 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Aguirre, Brimer, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Bristol Against: Thompson Recuse: None Absent: Scott Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
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20220302-4A: Budget Recommendations for FY23 — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20220302-4a Seconded By: Maga Rojas FY2023 Budget Recommendations Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Motioned By: Navarro Recommendation The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board (MACC) recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to take the following actions and to allocate additional funds for the following items for FY 2023. These recommendations include actions that can be taken immediately outside the budget process and recommendations for the FY 2023 budget: Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Allocate sufficient funding for a Music HUB and provide a feasibility assessment for a Music Residency Program at the ESB MACC. Convert long-standing Part-Time Employees to Full-Time Employees. 2. Rationale: ALIGNMENT & PURPOSE As the City of Austin continues to champion the integration of equity into the budget process - such as pursuing formal structural changes, being deliberate in finding opportunities to prioritize equity, and redefine collaborations - the ESB MACC Advisory Board recommends the creation of a Music Hub and a Music Residency program at the ESB MACC. The 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges for the local Latino music community leaving many without the means to adjust to digital platforms. Coupled with the total lack of local recording studios catering to Latino artists, many musicians have been forced to leave the profession or move from the city entirely. Together with our community, we want to shape a Music Residency program that can help put artists back to work by sharing their knowledge and experience with emerging local artists while providing much needed services and training on how to succeed in the music industry. The MACC is fortunate to have the support of our community through the 2018 voter-approved bond initiative that has allowed us to begin the work of expanding our center to better meet the needs of the community. And as we begin to collectively imagine a brighter future, music infrastructure has been identified as one of key areas of improvement. Our goal is to always stay on pace with the needs of our community, and a Music Residency program, in parallel with the creation of a music HUB at the ESB MACC, will provide our local Latino musicians with services that allow them to grow on pace with our city’s population growth, and to help us remain the “live music capital of the world.” HISTORY 1 of …
20220302-4B: Completion and Funding for Shell Spaces for Phase 2 — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (202200302-04B) Completion and Funding of Shell Space in the Phase 2 Schematic Design Whereas the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board supports the completion and finish out of all spaces including shell spaces as presented in the Phase 2 schematic design. Whereas the Advisory Board recommends that City Council fund the finish out of the shell spaces in the Phase 2 schematic design. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6.0 vote, Member Lopez was not in attendance. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
20220302-4C: Artwork Relocation During Phase 2 — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (202200302-04C) Art Installation Relocation Whereas the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board supports the artists of existing public art located at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Whereas the Advisory Board recommends that the Phase 2 project team inform the artists of the existing artwork of any plans to relocate it. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6.0 vote, Member Lopez was not in attendance. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
20220302-5A: Phase 2 Schematic Design and CCF — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (202200302-05A) Phase 2 Schematic Design and Community Communications Forum (CCF) Whereas the ESB MACC Advisory Board supports the Schematic Design for Phase 2 and recommends the following conditions: 1. The role of the Advisory Board be leveraged for improved community communications. 2. Feedback on any surveys completed from Schematic Design be shared with the Advisory Board. group. 3. A monthly digest of CCF be presented to the board as it progresses. 4. Advisory Board have input and oversight of the CCF participants through the life of the 5. The CCF participant list is to be originated by the Advisory Board in collaboration with the project team. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6.0 vote, Member Lopez was not in attendance. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
Phase 2 March Update — original pdf
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements March 2, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Schematic Design (SD) Work Completed and being Reviewed • Presentations made to: o Design Commission – January 24, 2022, Unanimous approval of Schematic Design o H/LQoL Advisory Commission – January 25, 2022, Support was expressed o MACC Advisory Board Special Called Meeting – January 26, 2022, Deferred voting to a later meeting o Waller Creek Local Government Corporation – February 9, 2022, Received with support o **MACC Advisory Board, Optional Phase 2 Working Group Meeting – March 7 or 9, 2022, 6-7:30pm, Serves as an update of Schematic Design efforts • Community Engagement/Outreach o Banner announcing project information will be installed on the MACC building in the Spring o MACC Program Community Engagement planning is ongoing o Community Communication Forum (CCF) Planning underway • • List of Community Leaders candidates generated, reviewed and requests will be made to selected individuals Target to start forum in the Spring 2022, **This has been moved up. o MACC Phase 2 Website updated (www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2) FAQs uploaded • All Community Meeting recordings and presentations uploaded with both English and Spanish • • Contact information posted • Links to other Board and Commissions presentations are listed on the website o Speak-Up page updated (www.speakupaustin.org/mas-macc) and active until the end of DD • Comment Card available in both English and Spanish • Feedback is collected and shared Design Development (DD) Process • Begins Spring 2022 • • Community Engagement Continues Focuses on the maturing of the design and introduction of building materiality with refinement to the interior spaces o Community Engagement Forum (CCF) – Held monthly with updates of the project. o AIPP Community Engagement: Begins Spring 2022 o MACC Program Community Engagement meetings begin Target Schedule (Dates are subject to change) Design Phase: Concludes Spring 2022 Construction Documentation/Permitting/Bidding: Begins Summer 2022 Site Construction: Begins Winter 2022 Construction Completion: Winter 2024 Grand Opening: Early 2025 **Optional Meeting added per ESB MACC Advisory Board and COA PARD & PWD Directors’ Agreement (Memo dated 2/25/22)
BACKUP 20220302 3a — original pdf
LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study City Council Presentation October 2021 1 Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 HMA Community Strategies Research Team 2 2 • Charles Robbins, MBA • Iliana Gilman, MA • Michelle Parra, PhD • Catherine Guerrero, MPH • Ryan Maganini Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 2 City of Austin’s Equity Office 3 3 • Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer • Kellee Coleman, Business Process Consultant, Sr. • Amanda Jasso, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager • Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager • Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator • Enakshi Ganguly, Public Information Specialist, Sr. • Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 3 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission 4 4 • Ruben Baeza • Sandra Chavez • Charles Curry • Kannou Curette • Tarik Daniels • Deirdre Doughty • Nan Dowling • Saul Gonzalez • Christina Gorczynski • Kathryn Gonzales • Terrance Hines • Holly Kirby • Rebecca Dreke • Dr. Victor Martinez • Melissa Taylor • Brandon Wollerson • Tarik Daniels Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 4 Community Partners Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 5 Community-based Research Advisory Board • Provide feedback and guidance throughout the project • Application process was widely promoted • Received 35 applications – 11 finalists were chosen (73% POC) • Met four times at key stages during project • $1,000 stipend for their participation ($250 per meeting) Sexual Orientation of Research Advisory Board Members Sexually Fluid 9% Queer Pansexual Lesbian Heterosexual Gay Asexual 18% 9% 9% 9% 36% 73% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% *Note: Disclosing demographic information was optional and some board members reported multiple categories for a given identity; percentages do not total to 100%. Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 6 Research Advisory Board ALEXANDER ANDERSON (he/him) KB (they/them) RICHARD BONDI (he/him) SHA’NYIA BALTIMORE (she/her) SAM DAVIS (they/them) TABITHA HAMILTON (they/them) LEX KEATON (they/them) ROCKY LANE (he/him) LAIS MILBURN (she/her) PHILIP SCHNARRS (he/him) ALEXANDER ZAPATA (he/him/they/their) Copyright © 2021 Health Management Associates, Inc. 7 Background • No previous official city-wide data collection effort to understand the LGBTQIA+ community • Official demographic data definitions do not typically account for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) • The twin public health emergencies underscored the fundamental need to reconceptualize the meaning of community and quality of life • Of significant note, …
20220302-002d: Public Safety Recommendations — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Public Safety Recommendations Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Public Safety Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales 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, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking, regardless of law enforcement reporting and/or cooperation; and 1 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has made an ongoing commitment to survivors of sexual assault to ensure that their cases are handled appropriately and that they receive the support and resources they need; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2022, the City of Austin settled a lawsuit with sexual assault survivors, in which the City publicly committed to ensuring that in the future, survivors of sexual assault who come forward are treated seriously, are communicated with effectively, and will have their claims investigated thoroughly; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources into an independent evaluation of the Austin Police Department's handling of reported sexual assaults over 9 years; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource …
20220302-002d: Recommendations for Menstrual Equity — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Menstrual Equity Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Menstrual Equity Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope 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, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, to create equity for menstruating individuals, there is a growing movement to provide menstrual hygiene products in schools and workplaces for free; and WHEREAS, the commission requested, via recommendation 20190814-0303 on July 10, 2019, funding be put in place for the development and enactment of a menstrual equity program in all City facilities, and worked with Austin Public Health to launch a menstrual equity pilot program at several City facilities, WHEREAS, in 2019 Austin Public Health conducted a pilot project to distribute menstrual supplies to Austin residents via neighborhood centers, health centers, and other City facilities, and one outcome was that 72% of those receiving supplies saying it enabled them to not miss school. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends for the FY2022-2023 budget: The City of Austin should allocate funding to Austin Public Health to distribute menstrual hygiene supplies, and implement the lessons learned from the 2019 pilot project. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, with two commissioners absent. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison 2
20220302-002d: Recommendations for Mental Health — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Mental Health Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Mental Health Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales 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, the United States is currently in a mental health crisis and quickly approaching a second pandemic of mental health spillover and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32340586/), for which Austin is not exempt (https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america); and WHEREAS, according to Mental Health America (https://mhanational.org/issues/2021/ranking- states), Texas is among the lowest ranked states in regards to access to mental health care; and WHEREAS, recent suicide data suggests that Austin suicide rates were on an increase over the last several years (https://www.livestories.com/statistics/texas/travis-county-suicide-deaths- mortality); and WHEREAS, disparities are apparent among mental health treatment for individuals from underserved communities in Austin (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.), who are less likely to engage in services due to the lack of culturally-specific providers in the Austin community, and significant financial barriers; these issues were highlighted in the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life study (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=368782); and 1 WHEREAS, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force 2021 Mid Year Recommendations report (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Completed%20RPS%20Taskforce%20Mid- Year%20Recommendations%20Report.pdf) highlights the need for mental health resources allocated to the community; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2020 the Commission for Women passed Recommendation 20200622- 03A1: Race and Gender Equity (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=342481), which included a recommendation to address disparate economic, health and safety impacts on women of color resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020 the Commission for Women passed Recommendation 20200417- 03C: COVID-19 Responses for Women and Girls (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=339033), which highlighted the physical and mental health issues affecting women and girls as a result of the pandemic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends the following for the FY2022-2023 budget, to address the mental health needs of women, girls, individuals who identify as female, and the broader community: ● The City of Austin prioritize funding to diverse communities regarding mental healthcare, particularly for BIPOC and transgender individuals, including specific recommendations from the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. ● The City of Austin allocated $250,000 to implement the Reimagining Public Safety SSVVP group recommendation related to creating …
20220302-002d: Recommendations for Women Affected by SB — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Women Affected by SB8 Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Women Affected by SB8 Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Josephine Serrata 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, Senate Bill 8 became law on September 1, 2021, essentially banning abortions after six weeks gestation and allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers. Historically, roughly 85% of abortions in Texas take place after six weeks gestations; and WHEREAS, there are nearly 7 million women of reproductive age in Texas, and The Texas Policy Evaluation Project estimates the law means only 16% of Texans seeking abortions will be able to access them in-state, and as many of 46% of people seeking abortions in Texans will carry their pregnancies to term against their will; and WHEREAS, a report from the Guttmacher Institute, Texas patients will now have to travel 20 times farther to get an abortion — increasing driving times an average of 3.5 hours each way. Already, people who struggle to make ends meet are often forced to delay abortion services because they need time to secure the funds. They are also less able to travel out of state to get the care they need; and WHEREAS, in Texas, like many states, a legacy of systemic racism has trapped Black women and Latinas in poverty at disproportionately high rates, and they likely will be most harmed by this ban; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends for the FY2022-2023 budget: 1 The City of Austin should allocate funding to help buffer the impact of SB8 for Austin birthing individuals. 1. Funding should be allocated to Austin health centers that offer reproductive healthcare and who are now taking on additional and unplanned resources in the aftermath of the passing of SB8 in 2021. 2. Funding should be allocated to provide legal resources to support the current lawsuits that challenge SB8. states for abortion care. 3. Funding should be allocated to provide practical support to help people travel to other 4. Funding to help women seeking prenatal care and healthcare options for those that choose to …
20220302-002d: Women Experiencing Homelessness — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Women Experiencing Homelessness Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Women Experiencing Homelessness Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope 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, women and female-identifying persons (hereafter referenced as “women”) may be more vulnerable and less safe while experiencing homelessness; these risks are amplified for those with children; these women and children are often considered “hidden” - rather than living on the streets, they may be sleeping in cars, hotels, or shelters, or moving from one place to another with friends or family; and Whereas, being unhoused causes interrelated issues with poverty, access to stable housing, employment, child care, schooling, and family life; according to a presentation from Saint Louise House to the Commission working group on August 4, 2021, 84% of homeless families are led by women, 53% of these mothers lack a high school diploma, and 92% have experienced abuse; and Whereas, women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and any other form of sexual violence or trauma are at a greater risk; and Whereas, the capacity of short or long-term shelters and temporary/transitional housing for women and families is limited, and exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions; shelters and temporary facilities may also lack services tailored to the specific needs of women and families; and Whereas, the Saint Louise House is a viable solution to help those in need; their mission as a nonprofit organization is dedicated to the success of women and their children moving from homelessness to healthy independent lives, striving to empower women and their children to 1 overcome homelessness for generations to come; their proven program provides stable housing and wraparound services with highly-individualized support that fosters education, financial literacy, strong family relationships and healthy living, leading to a lifetime of self-sufficiency; and Whereas, since the Saint Louise House was founded in Austin in 2000, there have been 205 families served, 448 children served with 100% moving to the next grade level, and 90% of the women increasing self-sufficiency; in 2020 there were 54 families with 125 children served, 12 successful graduations, …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Rachel Scott Kevin Ramberg Jen Bristol Colin Nickells Commissioner attending remotely: Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Pam Thompson Commissioners absent: Haris Qureshi Staff in Attendance: Morgan Byers Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Anupa Gharpurey David Hillers Sara Hartley Amy Hunter Rick Holloway Liz Johnston Pam Kearfott Mike Kelly Keith Mars Angela Means Jorge Morales Naomi Rotramel Eric Ugalde Annie Van Zandt Jennifer Verhulst Erin Wood 1 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, Erin Wood, Planner, and Annie Van Zandt, Capital Program Consultant, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. Chair Ramberg called a 5-minute recess at 7:26 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. b. Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Financial Forecast— Denise Lucas, Director; Angela Means, Assistant Director; Eric Ugalde, Financial Manager; David Hillers, Financial Manager; and Amy Hunter, Financial Manager, Development Services Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023- 2027 Financial Forecast was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramberg adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via in person and video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Members Absent: Wayne Lopes, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:05pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Larry Amado spoke about the past year’s citizens communication regarding setting up meetings for the community for Phase 2. He mentioned asking for meetings for musicians group and that meeting was never organized. He feels like there has been a lack of meetings available for the community. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) JANUARY 26, 2022 B) FEBRUARY 2, 2022 Member Ricardo Maga Rojas made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Vice Chair Art Navarro seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) A) THE CHAIR WILL BRIEF THE BOARD AND ENCOURAGE BOARD DIALOGUE ON AGENDA ITEMS Chair David Goujon states appreciation for the comments made in the previous meeting and asked for people to continue to share comments. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ESB-MACC Supervisor Olivia Tamzarian provided the staff report, which included an overview of the current exhibitions, Education camps, Caminos, the Latino Artist Access Program, and the MACCnifico special event. Vice Chair Navarro asked about scholarships and demographics. Manager Rojas replied that only certain questions were asked at the time of registration and racial / ethnic backgrounds was not one of them. Navarro congratulated and thanked staff for producing and promoting MACCnifico. He also asked further details about the Crystal City play reading produced by UT. Chair Goujon asked for clarification on the LAAP’s contracts. Manager Rojas mentioned that LAAP contract was extended for a third year and have been working with the LAAP artists to find alternate locations for them during the construction period such as at other cultural centers or recreation centers. She mentioned that they have also been encouraged to apply for the artist access program which will guarantee them a spot at another cultural site. Chair Goujon asked if volunteers will be needed for …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, with Chair Austen at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 in Room 1101, and the remaining members participating by videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Vacant: District 2 Vacant: Mayor Adler Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 2, 2022. The minutes from the regular meeting on February 2, 2022 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Flannery’s second on a vote of 7-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES i. Homelessness Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Rattan. The motion passed 7-0. ii. Public Safety Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Public Safety with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iii. Health Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Affected by Senate Bill 8 with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Josie Serrata. Record of vote: Passed on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Austen, Vice Chair Bope, Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Melendez, and Serrata in favor; Commissioner Rattan against; and two commissioners absent. Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Menstrual Equity with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Flannery seconded. The motion passed 7-0. A motion to address mental health recommendations was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin Committee. Discussion was held. No action …