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Recommendation 20240916-010: Proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240916-010 Date: September 16, 2024 Subject: Recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation Seconded By: Commissioner Zisman Motioned By: Commissioner Schmalbach Recommendation The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Rationale: The Arts Commission regularly hears from members of the arts and cultural community that the availability and cost of creative space has become prohibitively expensive for small and medium-sized arts organizations (see for one example the presentation by dance and theatre artists from the May 20th meeting). Both proposed programs are intended to incentivize the creation or preservation of affordable creative spaces – they are tools to help meet the urgent needs for affordability for small businesses and independent creators in this city. Arts and music in Austin not only provide the basis of our place-identity, they are also a key driver of the tourism economy and a core factor in residents’ quality of life. It is therefore critical that the City prioritize the creation of tools and investment strategies to support the health of our local creative and cultural economy. Vote: 8-0 For: Commissioner Celina Zisman Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Gina Houston Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Faiza Kracheni Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Nagavalli Medicharla Against: Abstain: 1 of 2 Absent: Commissioner Keys Commissioner Maldonado Attest: Jesus Varela Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
September Meeting Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: David Sullivan, Board Member (Acted as Chair) Ryan Puzycki, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Issac Cohen, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) CALL TO ORDER 6:05pm 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 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Special Called Meeting on September 5, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member R. Puzycki and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and Chair Jim Stephenson were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application of 200 East Riverside to be given by Sherri Sirwaitis of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Morrow of Armbrust and Brown. a. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council for the 200 E. Riverside PUD was made by Board Member R. Puzycki and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and Chair Jim Stephenson recused himself. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS PUD • Meet with Planning discussion with Developers on differences of Combining District and ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Board Member R. Puzycki and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell to adjourn at 6:35pm. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Board Members S. Bazan and Chair J. Stephenson were absent. The minutes were approved at the October 21, 2024 Regular Meeting, on a motion made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. 2.
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MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING September 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, and Byron Davis. Commissioner Tam Hawkins arrived at 6:21pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Amit Motwani and Jacqueline Watson were absent. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm with four members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding a zoning change to his property adjacent to East 11th Street. 1 of 3 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 19, 2024. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the August 19, 2024, minutes were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Hayes, Rally Austin, gave the updates. Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department, gave the update. Update and discussion regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III, Economic Development Department) Matthew Schmidt gave the update. Commissioner Byron Davis volunteered as representative to serve on the AACHD coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St (Paul Stables) Following discussion, on Chair Escobar’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, the URB voted to initiate the process to restore prior rights, to the same as when Paul Stables purchased his parcel, on a …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 16, September 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Faiza Kracheni Board Members Absent: Monica Maldonado, Keyheira Keys, CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Chrstine Hoang of Color Arc Productions spoke about their history and invite the commissioners to attend their story telling event. They also wanted to thank the City of Austin for offering the Thrive grant which has helped them expand their programming APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 19, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Zisman’s motion, Commissioner Kracheni’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Maldonado and Keys absent, and Schmalbach and Mok abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was given by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston An update was given by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat No action taken Approve …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on August 9, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan’s path to adoption by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator, Human Resources Department, and Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Civil Rights, on how the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can collaborate with Human Resources on disability training and awareness. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Planning Department on Austin demographic data and discussion on how to collect disability data for future surveys. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM Approve a commissioner to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the White Cane Day event to provide information about the Committee and their objectives. 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 the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email call Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional …
Draft Meeting Minutes August 9, 2024 — original pdf
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, August 9, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Jennifer Powell Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 07/12/2024 were approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioners Arellano, Fetonte, Hogan and Salazar were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Presentation by Angela Baucom, Food and Climate Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan and next steps on the path to adoption. 1 Presentation given by Angela Baucom, Food and Climate Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability. 3. Review of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities website. DISCUSSION ITEMS Chair Meyer presented. 4. Discussion on plans for 2024 Disability Awareness month including a possible proclamation 5. Discussion on Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. 6. Discussion on Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. 7. Discussion on the 2022 Disability Quality of Life Study. and awards. Discussed. Postponed. Postponed. Postponed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Police Department Office of Community Liaison – October Equity Based Preservation Plan – September and possibly October Joint Inclusion Committee updates – September (Meyer, Powell) Human Resources presentation and discussion – September (Kelly, Chang) Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. without objection. 2
Agenda Addendum — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo AGENDA ADDENDUM CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 5. Discussion of Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. 6. Discussion of Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. 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 the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email call Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Item #2 Equity Based Preservation Plan Presentation — original pdf
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and …
Item #3 Human Resources Department - ADA Office Presentation — original pdf
EMPLOYMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Office David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator (512) 974-3256 david.ondich@austintexas.gov Lee Nguyen, ADA Program HR Specialist Senior (Sr.) (512) 974-1897 lee.Nguyen@austintexas.gov APPLICANTS Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations during application, interview, pre-employment testing, on-boarding. EMPLOYEES Employees with disabilities can request accommodations that will enable them to perform all of the essential functions of their job. ADA REASSIGNMENT PROGRAM If accommodations are not able to be identified, employees are eligible to seek reassignment through the ADA Reassignment Program as the accommodation of last resort. APPEALS PROCESS The ADA procedure contains an appeal process for employees who disagree with the outcome of their request.
Item #3 Office of Civil Rights - Title II ADA Presentation — original pdf
Title II of the ADA Public Services Code of Ordinances Chapter 5-6 Discrimination Against a Person with a Disability Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant | September 2024 Non-discrimination Notice Reasonable Accommodation Complaint Process Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | AustinTexas.gov Effective Communication -In-Person -Telephone -Website -Video -Emergency Management Making the Built Environment Accessible - Parking - Ramps - Doors - Seating - Sidewalks Staff Training - Roles and Responsibilities - Regularly Scheduled - On-Demand Technical Assistance Annual Report Implementation of Transition Plan - Coordinate implementation efforts - Document current state of compliance. - Self-evaluation and transition plan. - Develop a schedule and budget for implementation. - Monitor and track activity and progress
Item #4 Austin's Population with Disabilities Presentation — original pdf
Austin’s Population with Disabilities Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities September 13, 2024 The data summarized in this presentation come from questions on disability asked by the Census Bureau. The Census Bureau measures 6 types of disability by assessing difficulty in hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living among the population ages 5 years and older. *This question is only asked of individuals ages 15 or older. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2 In 2022, Austin’s population with disabilities was estimated at 102,219 or 10.5% of the total Austin population. • Grew by 23,888 at a rate of 30% since • Individuals can have multiple disabilities 2012 = 172,159 • Type of Disability • Cognitive difficulty = 46,736 (27.1%) • Ambulatory difficulty = 37,704 (21.9%) • Independent living difficulty = 33,643 (19.5%) • Hearing difficulty = 22,728 (13.2%) • Vision difficulty = 15,719 (9.1%) • Self-care difficulty = 15,629 (9.1%) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2012, 2022 1-year estimates; iStock Getty images Nearly 3 out of 5 Austinites with disabilities have a single type of disability but are likely to experience additional disabilities as they age. Number of Disabilities Total Under 5 years 5 to 17 years 18 to 34 years 35 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and older One type of disability 58.3% 0.0% 61.7% 68.4% 60.3% 57.3% 35.1% Two or more types of disability 41.7% 0.0% 38.2% 31.6% 39.7% 42.7% 64.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates 4 Disabilities occur at varying rates, but the prevalence of all disabilities increase as individuals age. Type of Disability Total Under 5 years 5 to 17 years 18 to 34 years 35 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and older Self-Care Vision Hearing Independent Living Ambulatory Cognitive 15,629 15,719 22,728 33,643 37,704 46,736 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- 0.8% 4.6% 1.2% 0.7% 0.8% 1.5% 0.9% 3.1% 0.8% 6.2% 1.3% 1.5% 2.3% 2.7% 4.0% 3.9% 3.7% 1.6% 3.8% 7.6% 11.9% 3.3% 11.9% 7.3% 20.8% 21.7% 29.1% 11.3% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates 5 The prevalence of disability increasing with age produces slightly higher shares of disability among women because they tend to live longer. • 53,493 or 11.2% are female • 48,726 or 9.9% are male • Sex • Age • 0% under 5 years • 6.1% 5 to 17 years • …
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MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, September 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, September 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Commissioner Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on August 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 08/09/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan’s path to adoption by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 1 The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department and Michelle Benavides, Preservation Plan Working Group member. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator, Human Resources Department, and Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Civil Rights, on how the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can collaborate with Human Resources on disability training and awareness. Presentations were made by David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator, Human Resources Department and Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Civil Rights. 4. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Planning Department on Austin demographic data and discussion on how to collect disability data for future surveys. Presentation was made by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Planning Department. Items 5, 6 and 7 were acted on by one motion. 5. Discussion of Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. The motion to postpone this item to the next meeting was made by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Powell and approved on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. 6. Discussion of Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. The motion to postpone this item to the next meeting was made by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Powell and approved on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 7. Approve a commissioner to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the White Cane Day event to provide information about the Committee …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Commission on Aging Community Interest Announcement S.A.L.T Resource Fair 2024 Thursday, September 12th, 2024 9:30am-12:30pm Dittmar Recreation Center 1009 West Dittmar, Austin, Texas, 78745 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Board Liaison: Halana Kaleel Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov
Flyer S.A.L.T Resource Fair 2024 — original pdf
Seniors And Law enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) would like to invite everyone above 55 years of age to our annual resource fair. Join us for Breakfast Presentations on how to avoid fraud, scams and more. Group activities Educational resources from our community partners Raffles THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM DITTMAR RECREATION CENTER 1009 WEST DITTMAR, AUSTIN TX 78745 To RSVP, scan the QR code, or visit https://forms.office.com/g/Y18LCcFevK, or contact APD Office of Community Liaison at (512) 974 - 4700
Agenda — original pdf
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – September 11th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commission – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Suzanna Heritage Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Gabriel Nwajiaku Ibiye Anga The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES the Community Technology and Telecommunications 1. Approve the minutes of Commission meeting on July 10th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Urban Technology Movement’s Awareness to Employment AUTMHQ) (Michael Ward President CEO, and Jr, programing 3. Briefing on budget amendment related to artificial intelligence focused training and upskilling for City of Austin Employees (Daniel Culotta, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Austin Office of Innovation) 4. Presentation on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s notice of funding opportunity for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program and the Digital Empowerment Community of Austin’s (DECA) collective proposal plan (Jamie Castleberry, Director of Grants, Goodwill Central Texas) 5. Announcement of awardees for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Mini and Capacity pathways (Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist, City of Austin Community Technology Division) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approval of a working group to draft a recommendation regarding the level of public surveillance across Austin 7. Approval of Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Updates for FY25 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 …
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Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission September 11, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Vacant (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition software support services with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $224,000 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for water protection and industrial waste compliance software with Klir Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for a Lakeside Raptor fine screen with Lakeside Equipment Corp., in an amount not to exceed $169,000 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project 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 …
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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 7, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on August 7, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Susan Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell- Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro, Sabrina Reichert (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tuñón Sion Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the July 17, 2024 regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Penn and Reyes absent and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for two flow injection analyzer systems with Skalar, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $135,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Penn and Reyes absent and one vacancy. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for pebble quicklime and tekkem slaker quicklime with Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC d/b/a Lhoist North America of Texas and Texas Lime Company, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Penn and Reyes absent and one vacancy. 4. Recommend approval to execute a contract for sewer pipe smoke testing, flow monitoring, and lateral closed-circuit television inspection with Interra Hydro, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Moriarty recusing, Commissioners Penn and Reyes absent and one vacancy. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for rekeying a master system with RAE Security, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $729,707. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Penn and Reyes absent and one vacancy. 6. Recommend approval to …