ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION #: 20220328-004c5 Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: Mental Health Services Motioned By: Fang Fang Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DESCRIPTION The Commission would like to request continued or increased funding of existing Asian Pacific Islander (API) focused mental health services at $100,000 annually through APH’s Health Equity contracting portfolio. For the FY 2020 City Budget, the AAQoL Advisory Commission submitted a budget recommendation for mental health education, outreach, and service provision in the amount of $200,000. This item was funded in the FY 2020 Approved Budget along with a similar recommendation from the LGBTQIA+ Commission in the total amount of $200,000 ($100,000 each). This funding is ongoing. Data from the City’s Asian American Quality of Life Initiative (Quantitative Study) showed higher levels of mental distress and serious mental illness across all of Austin’s largest Asian American ethnic groups when compared to the general U.S. population. In addition, these groups also exhibited low utilization levels of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals (counselors, marriage therapists, social workers). There is no additional cost related to this recommendation unless the City can fund the Commission’s full FY 2020 recommendation amount of $200,000, which would be an increase of $100,000 ongoing. DEPARTMENT APH ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Health & Environment: Healthy conditions among individuals (absence of unhealthy conditions); Accessibility to quality health care services, both physical and mental. VOTE VOTE For: Kirk Yoshida, Fang Fang, Vince Cobalis, Hanna Huang, Sarah Chen, Azra Siddiqi, Meena Mutyala, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Kuo Yang. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, and Salimah Shamsuddin. Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION #: 20220328-004c6 Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: Immigrant Legal Services Motioned By: Fang Fang Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION The AAQoL Advisory Commission would like to recommend that the City increase funding for immigrant legal services. Travis County is experiencing an urgent need for immigrant legal services for low-income immigrants. The latest US Census data shows that 17.8% of the total population of Travis County is foreign born. Many of these individuals are low-income and do not have full legal status. Stress, fear, and heightened anxiety are constant companions for those in the immigrant community without legal status. Anxiety regarding deportation, family separation, and securing gainful employment are widespread concerns. Although many of these immigrants have a pathway to legal immigration status, they do not have the ability to secure it. Navigating a complex and opaque immigration system to secure legal status is often impossible without legal assistance and is cost-prohibitive to many low-income Austin/Travis County residents. Funding is needed to provide dedicated immigrant legal services to low-income Asian immigrants and others in Austin to address the large number of individuals seeking services for deportation defense and consultations. The immigrant Asian population in Austin is diverse and has specific language access needs, and, without additional funding, low-income individuals will not be able to access the protection and services they need. Additional ongoing funding in the amount of $100,000 would provide 50 one- on-one consultations to Asian immigrants as well as take on full representation of one new immigrant case per month. Outreach and education to the immigrant community could also be increased by five additional events. Cost is $100,000 ongoing. DEPARTMENT APH ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Safety: Fair administration of justice. VOTE For: Kirk Yoshida, Fang Fang, Vince Cobalis, Hanna Huang, Sarah Chen, Azra Siddiqi, Meena Mutyala, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Kuo Yang. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, and Salimah Shamsuddin. Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION #: 20220328-004c7 Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: Community Health Navigators Motioned By: Fang Fang Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS DESCRIPTION The AAQoL Advisory Commission would like to recommend that the City increase funding for community health navigator (CHN) services. CHNs are providing an essential service for Austin’s Asian community, which has language access needs spanning multiple communities. Since the pandemic hit Austin in March of 2020, the demand for CHNs has spiked. One-time grant funding has helped meet these needs and allowed for the availability of services in multiple Asian languages, including Arabic, Burmese, Chin Tedim, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Nepali, Hindi, and Vietnamese. As these one-time funds expire, essential services to vulnerable communities may cease to exist. Navigating the healthcare system can be a challenging task for native English speakers. For non-native English speakers, this challenge can be near impossible to overcome. Yet, accessing adequate health care services, is an essential service that some may say is a basic human right. Community health navigators assist Austin’s non-native English speakers schedule appointments, fill out required paperwork, apply for and understand health insurance benefits, and many more essential services. Austin’s Asian community is diverse with many non-native English speakers. The lack of language access services isolates many Austin residents, preventing them from participating in civic life, which can lead to feelings of isolation. The lack of language access services is especially acute when dealing with healthcare. The inability to access adequate diagnoses and care can lead to a multitude of poor, but in many cases preventable, outcomes. One-time Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) funding through Texas A&M University has allowed the City’s current service provider to hire three additional CHNs focused on COVID-19 outreach. These CHNs have expanded the services provider’s language portfolio to include Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and Vietnamese speakers. This one-time funding is set to expire on December 31, 2022. The Commission requests funding to cover the remainder of FY 2023 (January 1 to September 30) so that these critical services can continue. Cost is $112,500. DEPARTMENT APH ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Health & Environment: Healthy conditions among individuals (absence of unhealthy conditions); Accessibility to quality health care services, both physical and mental. VOTE For: Kirk Yoshida, Fang Fang, Vince Cobalis, Hanna Huang, Sarah Chen, Azra Siddiqi, Meena Mutyala, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Kuo Yang. Against: None. Abstain: …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION #: 20220328-004c8 Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: Violence Against Asians & within Families Motioned By: Fang Fang Seconded By: Vincent Cobalis VIOLENCE AGAINST ASIANS & WITHIN FAMILIES DESCRIPTION The AAQoL Advisory Commission recommends ongoing funding that enables nonprofits to continue to provide services and other resources to underserved individuals and families, particularly Asians and Immigrants hindered by language and cultural barriers. Few agencies provide services focused on Asian American and immigrants. One such agency, AFSSA, has been a trusted, critical partner in Austin to reach underserved individuals and families for over 29 years. There are few nonprofit organizations in Austin/Travis County focused on the growing Asian and Immigrant populations, the fastest growing demographic in Central Texas, their services clearly align with the City’s Strategic Direction 2023 goals. AFSSA was originally focused on family violence and continues those services effectively, given adequate staffing. Other agencies serving these communities include AACHI and American Gateways. These agencies have been a conduit to bring other resources to families in communities hindered by language and cultural barriers. To meet the growing service demand the City should consider ongoing or increased investments in service contracts for professional human services that address the wellbeing and safety of AAPI and immigrant communities. In 2021 a portion of the funding from State of Texas was reduced and the City Council and Travis County augmented one agency’s funding, with the City adding $200,000 to maintain existing programs and meet the growing demand for services. The Commission recognizes the important role of these agencies serving AAPI and immigrant communities and supports their need for reliable funding to continue to meet the growing need in the Community. The Commission recommends that $200,000 added to the budget to support ongoing or increased investments in service contracts to offset potential federal and state funding cuts. This would enable existing agencies maintain support to underserved individuals and families, particularly Asians and Immigrants hindered by language and cultural barriers. Cost is $200,000 ongoing. ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Health & Environment: Healthy conditions among individuals (absence of unhealthy conditions). For: Kirk Yoshida, Fang Fang, Vince Cobalis, Hanna Huang, Sarah Chen, Azra Siddiqi, Meena Mutyala, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, and Kuo Yang. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, and Salimah Shamsuddin. Attest: Jeremy Garza, Staff Liaison, Equity Office: x_______________________________ DEPARTMENT APH VOTE
AAQOL ADVISORY COMMISSION – FY 2023 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Recommendation Status Notes #1 - AARC Ballroom Divider Complete Item also on Museums & Cultural Arts FY 2023 Under Resourced Service list #2 - Community Engagement & Outreach FTE for Cultural Arts Division Programs Complete Estimated cost at $65,000 #3 – Case Management Tool for Behavioral Health Complete but needs APH input (requested) No funding about identified yet #4 – AARC Staffing Complete #5 – Mental Health Services Complete Two issues: Administrative Assistant FTE & current vacancies LGBTQIA+ sent recommendation for continued funding of $100K (no increase) #6 – Immigrant Legal Services Complete #7 – Community Health Navigators Complete #8 – Violence Against Asians & Within Families Complete Added 3/28 RECOMMENDATION #1 – AARC BALLROOM DIVIDER DESCRIPTION 1 This recommendation would fund the installation of room dividers in the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Ballroom. This item is supported by the original Phase 1 Facility Master Plan to accommodate increased demand for mid-sized meeting space. During original construction of building, space was built with metal structure in place for future installation of partitions. The installation of the partitions will allow the ballroom to be separated into two to eight sections of multi-purpose dimensions for increase facility usage and flexibility. This was first proposed by the non-profit that founded the AARC to maximize the use of the ballroom for language classes, and the community continues to communicate the need to AARC staff. The divider would provide more flexibility in meeting the needs of the community. It would also allow for more efficient use of the space by allowing concurrent use by smaller groups. The cost to purchase and install the divider(s) is estimated to be one-time funding of $200,000 DEPARTMENT PARD/AARC ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Culture & Lifelong Learning: Quality of cultural venues, events, programs, and resources; Quality of lifelong learning opportunities Government That Works for All: Condition of City facilities and technology; Public engagement and participation; Equity of City programs and resource allocation Health & Environment: Accessibility to quality health care services; Accessibility to quality parks, trails, and recreational opportunities RECOMMENDATION #2 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH FTE FOR CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Over the past year, members from several different City commissions, led by Arts Commission Chair Castillo, have been informally meeting to discuss issues related to cultural arts finding and facilities. The group members and Chair Castillo …
AARC Workgroup Notes: 3/8/2022 Attendance: • Kirk Yoshida • Debasree DasGupta • Christina Bies • David Nicks • Schiller Liao • Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan • Vince Cobalis Meeting Notes 1. AARC Phase 2 a. Architect (Trehan) and CMAR (Flintco) both executed b. Community Outreach underway i. Close survey 4/3/22 ii. Survey <https://publicinput.com/AARC-p2- survey?mc_cid=0fa8daa183&mc_eid=80e60c7742&mc_cid=dcde27ca69 &mc_eid=aea0d10724> iii. Conduct small group surveys led by facilitators in Korean, Burmese, and Vietnamese iv. Surveys are translated c. Conceptual Design in April, followed by schematic d. Coordinate with Watershed Protection timing 2. Budget recommendations a. Hiring challenges with starting wages b. HR fully staffed to provide assistance c. Have to use regular job descriptions for temps, instead of special class d. Consider funding increase for Carver e. Discussed funding ballroom partitions (previously recommended) f. Budget recommendations will be reviewed by Commission on 3/15 and also forwarded to JIC . JIC will consider joint recommendations on 3/23 g. Submission to Budget Office at end of March 3. Current budget – one-time funding with vacancy savings a. Exhibit lighting b. Internal and external signage c. Replace ballroom chairs d. Bianca to share additional unmet needs submitted 4. NAAO Wall a. Getting quote for plaques that can hold multiple names i. Room for more donations/names b. Request power wash once existing bricks removed c. Stain or paint 5. Hiring Status a. HR – vacancy report b. Intake meetings for Marketing Rep A (joint with MAAC and Carver) c. Exhibit Specialist (Reclass pending to Cultural and Arts Education Specialist) d. Admin Specialist 6. Program updates – see newsletter a. AAAFF collaboration b. Filmmaking series c. CelebrASIA 5/14 d. Senior Meal program – waiting for startup updates. i. Site visit end of month ii. Restart soon
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, February 28, 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022 at City of Austin Permitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1406, Austin TX 78752. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioner Areche, Commissioner Brienzi, Commissioner Garry Brown, and Commissioner Weigel. Staff in Attendance: Andrea Jordan, Investigator, Office of Civil Rights (OCR); Jonathan Babiak, Business Process Consultant, OCR CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of November 22, 2021 were approved on a vote of 6-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Garry Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioner Areche, Commissioner Brienzi, Commissioner Garry Brown, and Commissioner Weigel. Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways, followed by discussion and possible action regarding an update on the successes of the American Gateways program serving the low income immigrant community and request for support in making immigration legal services a continued priority in the city’s budget for next year. (Davis/Casas) Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways presented to the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. b. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Strategic Direction 2023: Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All. (Davis/Casas) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. 1 c. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council and the City Manager to strengthen policies regarding investigative authority for the City of Austin Office of Police Oversight. (Brown, G./Davis) The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved to adopt the recommendation, Commissioner Garry Brown second. The recommendation was adopted on a vote of 6-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioner Areche, Commissioner Brienzi, Commissioner Garry Brown, and Commissioner Weigel. Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif were absent. d. Discussion and possible action regarding commissioner nominations to the Joint Inclusion …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20220328-B1 Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: Permanent and Temporary Use of Parkland at Govalle Neighborhood Park Motioned By: Vice-Chair Richard DePalma Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that the City Council approve the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818. Vote: Vice-Chair Richard DePalma made a motion to recommend City Council approve Seconded By: Board Member Lisa Hugman the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818; Board Member Lisa Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Patrick Moore abstaining, Board Member Anna Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. For: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice-Chair Richard DePalma, Board Members Nina Rinaldi, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor and Laura Cottam-Sajbel Against: Abstain: Board Member Patrick Moore. Absent: Board Member Anna Di Carlo Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board Convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard, Lisa Hugman and Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kim Taylor, Anna Di Carlo (joined at 8:13 PM) Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallikova, Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Laura Esparza, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alison Alter – Mayor Pro Tem, Austin City Council Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Mark Gentle Bill Bunch – Save Our Springs Alliance Angela Richter – Austin Parks Foundation Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Joy Casnovsky – Austin Parks Foundation Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter presented a Distinguished Service Award to Dawn Lewis in recognition of her years of service as Member and Chair of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular meeting of February 22, 2022. Board Member Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Page 1 of 4 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. Vice-Chair Richard DePalma made a motion to recommend City Council approve the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818; Board Member Lisa Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Patrick Moore abstaining, Board Member Anna Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. Board Member Sarah Faust made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, March 28, 2022 – 6:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x x x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 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. Susan Armstrong Fischer spoke on the City of Austin notification policies and Austin History Center accessibility in reference to the Historic Landmark Commission document posting schedule. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 28, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. 1 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Revised 2022 Meeting Schedule Presenter: Elizabeth Brummett MOTION: Approve the revised 2022 meeting schedule, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B. Briefing on Art in Public Places Presenter: Frank Wick 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Applicant-requested postponement (postponed February 28, 2022) Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Holly Arthur City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Relocate the chimney to avoid disrupting the existing gable end and window. Retain the historic-age window for later replacement. Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the commission’s next meeting on May 4, 2022 at City Hall Council Chambers. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to May 4, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. A.2. PR-2021-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez Street. – Applicant-requested postponement Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Sareta Davis. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabel Casas, Idona Griffith, Alicia Weigel, Garry Brown, Malenie Areche, Maram Museitif. Commissioners Absent: Jared Breckenridge, Kimberly Brienzi, Jamarr Brown, and Kristian Caballero. Staff in Attendance: Andrea Jordan. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Orman: Speaking on hate crime within the city’s protocols and processes. Sharyn Vane: Speaking on the rise of hate incidents. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of February 28, 2022. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0-1 with Commissioners Breckenridge, Brienzi, J. Brown, and Calaballero absent. Commissioner Museitif abstained. The Commission did not take action on the minutes from the Human Rights Commission's March 4, 2022, Special Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of briefing on legislation that passed that affects the city – presented by the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) sponsored by (Davis/Casas) The Commission did not act on the new business. No report/presentations. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights Commissioner Weigel to sponsor further discussion and possible action about hate crimes in the City of Austin from public communication. Commissioner Davis co-sponsored. Commissioner Museitif to sponsor an investigation regarding the change and turnover from the Office of Civil Rights. Commissioner G. Brown co-sponsored. Chair Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33pm; Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge, Brienzi, and J. Brown, Caballero absent.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Economic Development Department 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required at To jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. participation. register, contact remote Pantel Jesús for CALL TO ORDER – 1:00 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Framework for Retreat Conversation b. Review Role of the Arts Commission and Arts Commission Goals c. Communication Guidelines a. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Recommendations b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Equity Working Group c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cultural Arts Funding Revised Update Guideline Release and Community Engagement/Feedback Process 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss the Vision for Austin’s Creative Community and Creative Economy b. Discuss Roadmap 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT – 4:00 PM 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 Jesús Pantel at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-9315, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Pantel at 512-974-9315.
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220327-3.a Seconded By: Commissioner Jaime Castillo Date: 3-27-2022 Subject: Arts Commission FY23 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two Full Time Employees (FTE) for the Economic Development and the Cultural Arts Division in the FY23 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two additional full time employees (FTE) in the FY23 budget for Economic Development Department (EDD). One FTE will be a Business Process Specialist for EDD to support the department’s divisions that manage HOT funds. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/ Consultant for the Cultural Arts Division. Rationale: The Economic Development Department is launching HOT funded programs in three different divisions. The successful rollout and execution of these programs will require coordination, monitoring, data collection and ongoing review. It will also require robust and coordinated community outreach and engagement. A Business Process Specialist will provide critical support in program integration and execution across all three divisions. Members of the Arts Community, especially those from historically underrepresented and underfunded groups, are facing continuing financial challenges such as housing, affordable creative spaces, low incomes and access to opportunity and growth. Cultural Arts Division (CAD) programs provide opportunities to alleviate some of the challenges. The information is complex and dense. New applicants usually require assistance in determining their eligibility and meeting milestones throughout the process. CAD administrators conduct Information Sessions and Open Office Hours to provide applicant assistance. Invitations depend on channels that reach existing applicants or potential applicants that are already knowledgeable about the programs. A Community Engagement Specialist (or Consultant) will provide the communication and outreach skills needed to inform and assist potential applicants. Thus, relieving CAD administrators of these additional tasks to focus on their primary job functions. The Community Engagement Specialist will also bring additional strategies to address equitable access to EDD programs. Vote For: Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Chair 1 of 2 6-0 none none Commissioner Celina Zisman, Vice Chair Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Amy Mok Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick van Dyke Attest: Jesus Pantel, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Economic Development Department 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in‐person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required at To jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512‐974‐9315. participation. register, contact remote Pantel Jesús for CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Amy Mok Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 1:05 PM 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Framework for Retreat Conversation b. Review Role of the Arts Commission and Arts Commission Goals c. Communication Guidelines a. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget Recommendations To put forward a recommendation for two Full Time Equivalents, a Business Process Consultant through the Economic Development Department for the Cultural Arts Division’s use, and a Community Engagement Specialist for the Economic Development Department. Motioned: Flores Approved 6-0, Commissioners Barnes, Garza, Keeton, Schmalbach, and Van Dyke absent Seconded: Castillo b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Equity Working Group Update Equity Action Working Group members listed. The public community members were: Alka Bhanot; Miriam Conner; Celia Hughes; Stephanie Lang; Daniel Llanes; Monica Maldonado; Roshan Manjunath; Rassin Mcintosh; Pamela Owens; Lilia Raquel Rosas; Mueni Rudd; Rock Shum Guideline Release and Community Engagement/Feedback Process 4. NEW BUSINESS c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cultural Arts Funding Revised a. Discuss the Vision for Austin’s Creative Community and Creative Economy b. Discuss Roadmap 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Emergency funding for former Community Initiatives recipients Cultural Funding Review Guidelines Report from Equity Working Group 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:52 PM 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 Jesús Pantel at the Economic Development Department, at 512‐974‐9315, for additional information; TTY users …
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Open House Details at https://www.speakupaustin.org/aus-ea Wednesday, March 26, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, TX 78719 For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken.
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Open House Details at https://www.speakupaustin.org/aus-ea Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, TX 78719 For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, March 25, 2022 – 10:30 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register 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. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Budget request for FY 2023 A. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446 or Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264. 1
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MARCH 25, 2022 AT 3PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin (Chair) Pete Cervantes, St. Edwards University (Co-Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Justin Parker, Austin Community College Isaiah Smith, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University Ethan Tobias, St. Edwards University Edwin Bautista, University of Texas at Austin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMISSION UPDATES The commission’s staff liaison and commission leadership will have the opportunity to share any pertinent announcements relevant to Commission business. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Speaker - Texas Civic Impact Council Overview of TCIC’s initiative to facilitate community input in Project Connect. b. Speaker – Mike McHone (University Area Partners) Discussion of the history of the University Neighborhood Overlay and considerations for revisions 3. OLD BUSINESS c. Working Group – Housing Update from the Housing Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student housing access, security, and affordability, with consideration of possible action on revising the University Neighborhood Overlay. a. Working Group – Mental Health & Accessibility Discussion of issues related to mental health services, accessibility, and disability issues on Austin-area college campuses, including consideration of possible action with regards to remote access. d. Working Group – Transportation Update from the Transportation Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student transportation, with consideration of possible action. e. Working Group – Campus Civic Life Update from the Campus Civic Life Working Group on actions taken to research …
