BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20220112-3ai: Recommendation to acknowledge child care workers as essential workers and express gratitude for their service to the Austin community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic WHEREAS, Austin's housing and property values have increased dramatically in recent years; and WHEREAS, essential workers in the childcare industry are finding it nearly impossible to live in Austin with the rapidly increasing cost of living, especially in the housing market; and WHEREAS, the displacement of these essential workers to suburban and exurban communities will have long-term, harmful impacts on childcare options in Austin; and WHEREAS, Austin has long suffered from a severe shortage of affordable, quality childcare options; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Austin’s child care industry, leading to the permanent closure of untold numbers of childcare facilities; and WHEREAS, according to a 2021 NAECY survey, in Texas, 86% of child care centers are experiencing a staffing shortage. Further, 53% of programs impacted by staffing shortages are serving fewer children; 33% have a longer waitlist; 35% are unable to open classrooms; and 20% have reduced their operating hours (https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user- 74/naeyc_survey_statedatawithquotes_sep2021.pdf); and WHEREAS, according to the Center for Study of Child Care Employment, The poverty rate for early educators working in the childcare industry in Texas is 18.6%, nearly twice as high as for Texas workers in general (9.7%) with a median wage of $10.15 (https://cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-index- 2020/states/texas/); and WHEREAS, a shortage of childcare options has a severe and detrimental effect on the Austin economy, with lack of access to childcare being one of the primary reasons why people delay or avoid seeking employment; and WHEREAS, a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Texas Chamber of Business and Industry, and Early Matters indicates that poor options for childcare in the State of Texas costs our state economy an estimated $9.39 billion annually (https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/article/building-strong-foundations-future). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council requests that the Austin City Council pass a resolution acknowledging that workers in the childcare field in Austin are essential workers who have experienced serious burdens and stress over the past few years, and are deserving of admiration and gratitude for their service to our community; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to identify ways to alleviate the financial burden that is leading to the increasing displacement of these essential …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20220112-3ai: Recommendation to acknowledge child care workers as essential workers and express gratitude for their service to the Austin community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic WHEREAS, Austin's housing and property values have increased dramatically in recent years; and WHEREAS, essential workers in the childcare industry are finding it nearly impossible to live in Austin with the rapidly increasing cost of living, especially in the housing market; and WHEREAS, the displacement of these essential workers to suburban and exurban communities will have long-term, harmful impacts on childcare options in Austin; and WHEREAS, Austin has long suffered from a severe shortage of affordable, quality childcare options; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Austin’s child care industry, leading to the permanent closure of untold numbers of childcare facilities; and WHEREAS, according to a 2021 NAECY survey, in Texas, 86% of child care centers are experiencing a staffing shortage. Further, 53% of programs impacted by staffing shortages are serving fewer children; 33% have a longer waitlist; 35% are unable to open classrooms; and 20% have reduced their operating hours (https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user- 74/naeyc_survey_statedatawithquotes_sep2021.pdf); and WHEREAS, according to the Center for Study of Child Care Employment, The poverty rate for early educators working in the childcare industry in Texas is 18.6%, nearly twice as high as for Texas workers in general (9.7%) with a median wage of $10.15 (https://cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-index- 2020/states/texas/); and WHEREAS, a shortage of childcare options has a severe and detrimental effect on the Austin economy, with lack of access to childcare being one of the primary reasons why people delay or avoid seeking employment; and WHEREAS, a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Texas Chamber of Business and Industry, and Early Matters indicates that poor options for childcare in the State of Texas
Innovation Office Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission January 2022 The City of Austin's Innovation Office works with City teams to Primary Strategic Direction 23 alignment: GTWFA Strategy 13: Establish a workplace culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and human-centered innovation that encourages employee growth and inclusive collaboration. In addition, embrace technology, rapidly prototype potential solutions, and improve business processes to increase efficiencies and reduce red tape. Who we are identify and test solutions to complex challenges facing Austin. We hold space for early-stage ideas and solutions. We facilitate teams, research problems, and design services to make progress toward Austin’s strategic goals We define innovation as any project that is new to you with an uncertain outcome, and we’re aimed at addressing pressing challenges that affect our community. We practice human-centered innovation, which is a new approach to exercising authority and decision-making that starts with the needs, behaviors, and experiences of our community, and continues through a process of questioning assumptions, engaging with empathy, stewarding divergent thought, reflecting, and learning. Organizational orientation Chief of Staff Innovation capabilities Qualitative and quantitative research Community-based accelerators Systems design and mapping Data science Co-creation facilitation Design and prototyping Community organizing Evidence-based practices Grant applications Impact evaluations Networking and partnering with community, technology, and nonprofit orgs Theories of change in complex systems Proving things that haven’t been done, yet Business modeling, program design Office structure Chief Innovation Officer (Daniel Culotta, Acting) Research & Strategic Initiatives Alba Sereno, Chief Research & Strategic Initiatives Officer Design, Prototyping & De-risking Portfolio Manager Daniel Culotta Digital equity/community tech related projects (Recent Past) Lifefiles: Grant funded project to build distributed ledger to help residents control and share their identity documents facilitating their access to social and health services, especially those vital to ending homelessness such as housing, public benefits and access to medical care. Digitally certified and encrypted, LifeFiles allows for the decentralized distribution of certified documents, allowing for remote verification and secure shareability. Code is open source for those who wish to implement the solution. Contact: Daniel Culotta, OOI https://rwjflandingpage.webflo w.io/ Open Data Portal: This portal provides easy access to open data and information about your city government. We encourage the use of public data that the City of Austin has published to spark innovation, promote public collaboration, increase government transparency, and inform decision making. We are preparing a scope for a next phase of refinement to the portal & …
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 12, 2022 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Worthington, Council Members Alvarez, Demby, Hedrick, Huston, Paver, Schennum, and Wren Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Michelle Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. Introductions of all members. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 10, 2021, meeting – Member Huston moved to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2021, regular meeting. The minutes were approved by a vote of 9-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Review and discuss Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s response to the ECC memo approved at the November 10, 2021, meeting Chair McHorse summarized the steps the ECC has taken to understand barriers to accessing the child care system. In May 2021, community members provided public comment on the challenges they have had with navigating the system. ECC then invited Workforce Solutions (WFS) Capital Area to present at an ECC meeting in 2021. In November 2021, the ECC responded to the WFS presentation with a memo with specific requests to WFS. WFS responded in December 2021 and the response was discussed at an ECC Policy Workgroup meeting in January 2022. Last week, the Policy Workgroup sent a letter to WFS with follow-up questions. The WFS response to the Policy Workgroup letter includes the following updates: • Data spreadsheet of customer responses to survey- 2018 to present • Launched their texting feature to communicate with families in 2021 • Training on trauma informed care, team culture, and communications are scheduled for staff • Working on training videos in English and Spanish to help parents navigate system • All flyers for special projects/funding are available in English and Spanish • Online application form is available in at least 100 languages • New workflow system launched in October 2021 • Provider payment portal being discussed to ensure there are not security vulnerabilities • Tiger Team meetings are set to resume January/February 2022 • Created and convening a workgroup under a new contract with the City Members discussed the information provided by WFS. Vice Chair Worthington would like to know more about the survey and the steps WFS takes to remedy application errors. Council Member Tovo’s office told Chair McHorse that Austin Public Health has included expectations over …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 12, 2022 APPROVED: February 16, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 12, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) William Atallah (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers for Citizen Communication. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the December 1, 2021, Water and Wastewater Commission regular called meeting were approved on a 6-0 vote on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Vice-Chair Castleberry and Commissioner Turrieta abstaining, and Commissioners Atallah and Williams absent and one vacancy. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with ETC Institute to provide survey services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $200,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on an 8-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Vice-Chair Castleberry’s The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY-users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 12, 2022 APPROVED: February 16, 2022 second and Commissioners Atallah and Williams absent and one vacancy. 2. Recommend approval to award two contracts with Beard Integrated Systems, Inc., and SI Mechanical LLC for plumbing services, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $37,475,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – January 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U- Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo - Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III - Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts - Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Vacant - Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd - Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Iliya Svirsky - Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Maxine Eiland - Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Jennifer Ramos - Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta - Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Jennifer Ramos Commission Members Attending Remotely Sumit DasGupta Steven Apodaca Unexcused Absence Iliya Svirsky Maxine Eiland CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:41 pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. No citizens were signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 8, 2021 Commissioner Gairo requested an amendment to the minutes adding the designation of Commissioner Floyd as chair of the Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group to the minutes. Motion to approve the minutes as amended made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Ramos, passed on a vote of 8-0. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Office of Innovation Briefing (Alba Sereno, Chief Research & Strategic Initiatives Officer, Innovation Office) Presentation by Alba Sereno can be viewed here. b. Update on the Grant for Technology Opportunity …
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 CALL TO ORDER 1. NEW BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA Estimate 6:00 6:05 6:35 6:55 7:15 7:20 7:25 7:30 a. Update on Teachers Retirement System Relocation (TRS) b. Mueller Development Update (Catellus) c. RMMA PIAC Residency Requirements (Discussion and Possible Action) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the 11/09/21 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) NEXT MEETING: February 8, 2022 (Regular Meeting) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415.
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE January 11th 2022 --12:00pm Austin City Hall Room 1101 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Sharlene Leurig (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7th Task Force meeting. b. Approval of the meeting minutes from the November 3rd Task Force meeting Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update b. Water Forward 2018 implementation and FY21 annual report c. Water Forward 2024 update i. Task progress to date: community engagement, demand forecasting, and climate and hydrology analysis ii. Draft revised mission statement and guiding principles d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot i. Task progress to date: community engagement and initial pilot screening results e. Discuss plan update and implementation subcommittee membership f. Subcommittee and advisory group reports 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) January 11, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Vacant Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the December 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) b) Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Update for the 2020 – 2024 Neighborhood Services Strategic Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. NEW BUSINESS Office) a) Introduction to new Civil Rights Office and new Office Director (Carol Johnson, Civil Rights b) Update from Code Department regarding mold issues and policy that came from winter storm Uri (Daniel Word, Austin Code Department) c) Presentation and update on citywide resiliency hubs (Marc Coudert, Office of Sustainability) 4. WORKING GROUP AND COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) b) Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee (Commissioner Elias) c) Update from the Housing Iinvestment Review Committee (HIRC) (Commissioner Deshotel) d) Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) (Vice Chair Paup) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting December 14, 2021 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Vacant Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Fisayo Fadelu Eloise Sepeda Staff in Attendance James May Angel Zambrano Erica Leak Jesse Gutierrez Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Miriam Garcia CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Vice Chair Paup called the meeting to order at 6:36pm with 10 members present. CITIZEN 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. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 12, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Elias’ second, the October 12, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) appointments (James May, Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. Housing and Planning Department) James May gave the presentation. b) Discussion and Possible Action regarding affordability aspects of South Central Waterfront Plan (Vice Chair Paup) Vice Chair Paup presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the recommendation asking City Council to commit to 20% affordable housing in the South Central Waterfront Vision was approved on a vote of 11-0-0. Commissioners Fadelu and Sepeda were absent. c) Discussion regarding CDC goals and potential CDC member retreat (Chair Motwani) Chair Motwani led …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report JANUARY 11, 2022 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2021 Contract Budget Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $704,239.27 $387,277.37 $10,589.36 $1,102,106 Cumulative Expenditures as of 11/30/21 $585,112.72 $272,905.53 $0 $858,018.25 % of Total 83% 70.5% 0% 78% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 19 Success Rate% 44% Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date November 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management …
Subrecipient: Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: Worksheet Step 5a – Planning & Evaluation Austin Public Health 2020-2024 Ranking of Need # from 2018 CNA Level of Need Service or Activity & # to be served CSBG Purpose Addressed Indicator (% expected to achieve outcome) Actual Results (% who achieved outcome) % of Participants Expected to Achieve Outcome Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning Performance Performance Accountability Outcome (general stmnt of results expected) 55 out of 150 will obtain jobs. At least 43 people will transition out of poverty 3 F SS 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management Measurement Tool (documentati on tools) Frequency of Data Collection & Reporting Accountabilit y Accountabilit y Intake documents and data entered in program software, Client records in NewGen Daily collection and monthly reporting CSBG Purpose: Reduction of Poverty (RP), Revitalization of Low-Income Communities (RLIC), Self-Sufficiency (SS) Level of Need: Family (F) or Community (C) or Agency (A) CSBG Domain: Employment, Education &Cognitive Development, Infrastructure/Income/Asset Building, Housing, Health & Social/Behavioral Development, Civic Engagement & Community Note: This form can be used to plan what programs or services or activities (community, family, and organizational) will be offered and to set targets. Look at the Top 5 Needs from most recent CNA. This worksheet will provide information for State Requirements, Step 6-SP Requirements, Area 5a NOTE: Submit these 2 worksheets with your Strategic Plan Worksheet Step 5b – Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, ,Strategies, and Outcomes Austin Public Health Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: Family Area to Address: Employment Low-income persons obtain/maintain employment, better paying or living wage jobs, and/or jobs with benefits 2020- 2024 Through the provision of case management, to link low income persons to employment/education opportunities and decrease barriers to stability which will help them attain self-sufficiency Create and strengthen collaborative working relationships with Skillpoint, Workforce Solutions, Goodwill, technical schools, and colleges to assist low-income people seeking to gain job skills Subrecipient: Type of Goal (Agency, #1 Goal: Objective: Strategy: 2020/ Year 1 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 53 enrolled 2021/ Year 2 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 60 clients enrolled 2022/ Year 3 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 2023/ Year 4 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 2024/ Year 5 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management Output: Output: Output: Outcome: 20 out of 150 …
MOLD REPORT UPDATE PRESENTED BY: Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Austin Code Department January 11, 2022 MISSION AND BACKGROUND MOLD REPORT UPDATE | AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT January 11, 2022 Austin Code Department Mission: To build a safer and greater Austin together through code education, collaboration, and enforcement. Background: On May 5th, 2021, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20210506-040, asking the city manager to improve the City’s response to health and safety issues related to mold in rental housing. Mold Report Update Health Effects of Mold Development or worsening of asthma Respiratory symptoms Eczema Bronchitis Mold Report Update Current Practices and Regulations Austin Code Department (ACD) responds to all complaints received regarding mold growth in rental housing. On July 26, 2020, a memo was issued to all code inspectors to improve consistency in response to these complaints. Code Inspector is expected to look for source of water intrusion Inspector cannot explicitly determine whether mold is present (“mold-like substance”) Inspector looks for structural openings or gaps allowing water to penetrate interior of structure (siding, windows, doors, plumbing, equipment) RECOMMENDATION 1 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Increase access to renters’ insurance Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION 2 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Additional funding could be provided to the Rental Housing Development Assistance program Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION 3 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION …
Community Development Commission RESILIENCE HUBS JANUARY 11, 2022 1 AGENDA I. Council Resolution II. Resilience Hub Overview III. Working Together Page 2 COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20210408-028 PLAN: ● Conduct an assessment to identify potential locations for resilience hubs. ● Explore "passive survivability", redundant power and water. ● Engagement with each community, center the needs of the most vulnerable and affected ● Potential resilience hubs are based on 15-minute walkshed of each neighborhood. community members. DELIVERABLE: ● Budget sufficient to fund recommendations and strategies to design and equip hubs. ● Plan, budget recommendations, funding strategies, and a timeline for designing and equipping an ● initial six pilot hubs for disasters. Intergovernmental memorandum necessary to memorialize community partnerships necessary to create resilience hubs.” Page 3 WHY RESILIENCE HUBS? Disaster Frequency and Intensity is Increasing Extreme Weather Events Power and Water Outages Health & Safety emergencies Equity Focus ● Empower low-income communities and communities of color in the planning process Build an equity lens for all staff participating in the process ● Move as much as possible ● towards community leadership and ownership of the work ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Extreme Weather Events Highlight the Need For Accessible community spaces Distribution centers (water, food, medicine, etc.) Back-up power & water Sheltering during events Truly engaging community Page 4 SVI in Travis County Some communities are disproportionately exposed to and affected by climate hazards more than others based on social vulnerability. Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is a measure of both the sensitivity of a population to natural hazards and its ability to respond to and recover from the impacts of hazards. Higher Vulnerability Lower Vulnerability Source: A2SI Page 5 WHAT ARE RESILIENCE HUBS? What they are: Networks of Physical Facilities Community Focused What they are not: Replacement for traditional emergency planning and disaster response Replacement for sheltering plan ● ● ● ● ● ● Day to Day v. Emergency 98% of the time, function to serve the community 2% of the time, activated with resilient systems Page 6 STAKEHOLDERS & TOPICS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ● ● ● Community Services Outreach + Education Programming Ambassadors ● City and County ● Community Organizations Faith-based Groups ● ● Schools & Higher Ed ● Utility Providers ● Housing Authority ● Local Businesses ● Chambers of Commerce ● Others SUCCESSFUL RESILIENCE HUBS HUB ACTIVATION ● Readiness outreach ● Staff + Training ● Supply Provision FACILITY + SITE …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE, ROOM 174-A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 (Note: The Mayor of the City of Austin Order No. 20210811-033 requires all individuals over the age of two to wear a face covering while present on or in City property unless expressly exempted in Section 2 of the order or by a City policy applicable to the premises or facility.) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Bakari Brock (nominated) Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 14, 2021 meeting. 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) November 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS 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. a) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding carbon neutrality at AUS” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. 1 b) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding outreach and scheduling related to the AUS fuel farm community meetings” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Offiver. c) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Update” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer of Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. 4. FOR RECOMMENDATION a) Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts with Ricondo Associates Inc., Unison Consulting, Inc., Leighfisher Inc., and Frasca Assocates LLC for financial and other related consulting services, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000 divided among the contractors. This item was postponed from the December 14, 2021 meeting. Scheduled for approval by the City Council at the February 3, 2022 meeting. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. SMBR determined this solicitation as an opportunity for the 16 certified minority-owned and women-owned businesses available to propose as a prime consultant. As a result, two minority-owned and women-own businesses were selected. b) Approve ratification of a contract with Netsync Network Solutions to provide Cisco Smartnet maintenance and support services in the amount of …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting January 11th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 6th, 2021 MINUTES ITEMS A. Booting Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan C. Recommendation for Project Connect Blue Line Bridge Over Lady Bird Lake D. Recommendation Regarding Travis County’s Representation in CAMPO Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby E. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( TBD: ATD) 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 …
Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK) CASE#: NPA-2021-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: Austin Sports Facility PC DATE: January 11, 2022 December 14, 2021 DATE FILED: July 29, 2021 (In-cycle) ADDRESS/ES: 1138 ½ & 1140 Gunter Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.834 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: GSTF, LLC in care of Michael Orsak of 3 MP ENT AGENT: Brown & Ortiz P.C (c/o Caroline McDonald) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation To: Mixed Use From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0125 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be scheduled ACTION: To: CS-MU-CO-NP November 7, 2002 1 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022 - December 14, 2021 – Postponed to January 11, 2022 on the consent agenda by the Planning Commission. [A. Azar – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 11-0-1 [P. Howard off the dais. J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property has frontage along Gunter Street and along Airport Blvd. Airport Blvd is an Activity Corridor where Mixed Use land use is appropriate. The property is in the Oak Springs sub-area of the planning area. The plan supports mixed use along Airport Blvd. Sections from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan: 2 2 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two-family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 3 3 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area …
