COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE Draft Minutes The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on June 11, 2021 at a REGULAR MEETING June 11, 2021 virtual meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. Joint Committee Members in Attendance: Planning Commission Zoning and Platting Commission Carmen Llanes Pulido Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Rob Schneider City Staff in Attendance: Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Dee Dee Quinnelly, Housing and Planning Department Lacy Patterson, Housing and Planning Department Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department Mani Kumar, Public Works Department Ming-Ru Chu, Public Works Department Others in Attendance: None. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 29, 2019 meeting by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Grayson Cox Vote 4-0. Commissioners Smith, Bray, and Acosta were absent. a. Vote to elect new Chair and Vice-Chair (Discussion and action). No action was taken. b. Long-Range CIP Planning (Discussion and/or possible action). A motion was made to approve the Transmittal of FYs 2021-2023 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Planning Memo of Recommendations by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Schneider. Vote 4-0. Commissioners Smith, Bray, and Acosta were absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974-2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov. 2
ORDINANCE NO. 20160505-038 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 2-1 TO ESTABLISH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 2-1, Article 3 (Permanent Joint Committees) is amended to add a new Section 2-1-208 to read: § 2-1-208 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE. (A) The city council creates the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to consider and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including: proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including policy directives or initiatives of the city council or the Planning Commission. (B) The committee consists of seven members, which shall include: four members of the Planning Commission, selected by the Planning Commission; and three members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, selected by the Zoning and Platting Commission. (1) (2) (1) (2) PART 2. This ordinance takes effect on May 16, 2016. PASSED AND APPROVED May 5 ,2016 APPROVED: ATT Anne L. Morgan City Attorney Page 1 of 1 Steye Adler Mayor A.)i^. Jannette S. Goodall City Clerk Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Proposed 2022 Meeting Schedule Item 2-B - Approve for Adoption the following, proposed CPJC 2022 Quarterly Meeting Schedule: 2022 Quarter Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Date / Time January 13, 12 p.m. March 10, 12 p.m. June 9, 12 p.m. October 13, 12 p.m.
COMMISSION ON SENIORS OCTOBER 13TH, 2021 AT 12:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesmeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Patricia Bordie Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman AGENDA Adam Hauser Martin Kareithi Luz Lopez-Guerrero Sally Van Sickle Fred Lugo Diana Spain Amy Temperley CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign- up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS JULY 14TH, 2021 MEETNG 2. ANNOUCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group v. Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Commissioner De Maria Nicola) D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Chair Briesmeister) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation: Overview of Civil Rights Enforcement in Austin, Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, City of Austin. B. Presentation: Library Department Initiatives Update, Emi Johnson, Austin Public Library C. Discussion and Approval of the 2022 Commission on Seniors Meeting Schedule D. Discussion and Possible Action on the City of Austin Budget Process (Chair Briesmeister and Commissioner De Maria Nicola) 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Age-friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors please contact Halana Kaleel at 512-972- 5019.
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2021, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from September 8, 2021, meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. 2022 Early Childhood Council meeting calendar b. Brief updates on child care and pre-K systems in Austin- Cathy McHorse c. Discuss strategies and next steps regarding child care subsidy system- Anna Lisa Conlin d. Joint Inclusion Committee updates- Raul Alvarez i. ii. Priority issues adopted by the JIC ECC priority issues for JIC 3. STAFF UPDATES a. COVID-19 updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Approve 2022 meeting calendar b. Census data trends c. Update from Child Inc. on Head Start 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 Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov.
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, October 13th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
ARR Comprehensive Plan Update for ZWAC October 13, 2021 Meeting Agenda Progress Update Select Strategies and Tactics Questions and Next Steps 2 Progress Update 3 Progress Update Early Improvement Recommendations Feasibility Matrix Preferred Strategies Benchmarking Research Key Definitions, Data/Technology & Policy Issues Analyze Multiple ARR Topics Establish Plan Goals & Objectives Identify Alternatives Evaluate Options Research, Analysis & Recommendations Develop Strategies & Options Multiple Strategy Workshops ARR Comprehensive Plan City/Stakeholder Engagement & Public Outreach Develop Implementation Timeline Develop Outline & Write Multiple Drafts 4 Project Schedule 5 Select Strategies and Tactics Legend Tactic Not Included in Previous Plan 6 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 1. Implement alternative metrics • Track per capita disposal to determine strategies for reaching Zero Waste goal • Set long-term (by 2040) 90 percent capture rate goals for all recycling and organic cart materials with short term focus on materials with high economic value (e.g., milk jugs, aluminum) 2. Capture residential material with the greatest future diversion potential • In the short-term, incorporate fees associated with contaminated setouts and provide the opportunity to waive the fee through continued education • Based on results of multi-family composting collection pilot, assess opportunities for multi-family composting policy 7 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 3. Increase access to proper management of hard-to-recycle materials • Expand door-to-door household hazardous waste collection service as a one- or two-year City-wide pilot and evaluate long-term feasibility • Begin planning for a north Austin facility in 2022 to expand services and access RRDOC Participation at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is currently concentrated in the four closest zip codes in South Austin 8 Commercial Franchise System ► Commercial recycling collection is currently provided through an open market with over 100 permitted private haulers ► An exclusive or zoned franchise system, which limits the number of haulers, would provide ARR with greater ability to regulate hauler activity and enforce requirements that support diversion ► Los Angeles and New York have recently or are in the process of transitioning from an open market to a zoned franchise system to help reach their Zero Waste goals ► Franchise system would increase routing efficiency and improve ARR’s ability to ensure consistent data, services, and messaging 9 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector 1. Plan transition to a Franchise System to expand and enhance Universal Recycling Ordinance 1 0 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION ORDINANCE REFORM COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 2021 MEETING SUMMARY Presented to ZWAC Wednesday October 13th, 2021 Meeting Summary ZWAC Attendees: Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Ian Steyaert • Citizen Communication • 3 speakers—representing a local recycling business & industry organizations • Expressed opinions about RCI reporting vs. self-reporting • Continued discussion re: intent of C&D rules vs. URO regarding burning wood and using as cover (ADC) • Approved April 23, 2021 minutes • New Business • Briefing by Recycling Certification Institute (RCI) staff on the organization and certification process. – Stephen Bantillo Future Agenda Items Next meeting TBD • Propose working group to allow us to meet more frequently • Would like staff input re: other cities’ C&D rules • Discuss key decision points re: requiring/subsidizing certification, allowing wood as fuel & ADC • Enforcement update • Material end markets that are realistic and environmentally sound • Continued C&D ordinance education
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for (resin)., Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS, (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with Fleet Mind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments:, the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is schedule for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 …
UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SERVICES (CONTRACT NUMBER NA210000083) ZWAC: 10/13/2021 Council: 10/14/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Current Contract Information Contract number: NA210000083 Contract length and authorization: Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC, to provide electronics recycling, for up to 55 months, in an amount not to exceed $720,000. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Authorization Initial Term 30 months $400,000 Optional Extension 1 1 year $160,000 Optional Extension 2 1 year $160,000 TOTAL 5 yrs. $720,000 Funding in the amount of $160,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical drop-off quantities and anticipated future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 6 # of non-responsive bids received: 0 Solicitation No.: Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1045 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 3 weeks Was the time extended? no Issued date: 8/24/2020 Closed date: 9/17/2020 A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Link: Solicitation Documents. ZWAC DRAFT 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract number: NA180000100 Contract length and authorization: 3 years with 2 12-month renewal options Contract actual spend: $165,416.83 Current status: expired Contract begin date: 4/13/2018 Contract expiration date: 5/13/21 (includes an extension; original expiration was 4/12/2021) 4. Notes/Other Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide the pickup, transportation, and recycling of electronics. Austin Resource Recovery provides specialized waste diversion and disposal services through the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC), to protect the environment and conserve resources. Residents and City departments utilize the RRDOC to drop off various electronic recyclables. Strategic outcome for health and environment. The City estimates collection of over 1,000 tons of electronic recyclable materials from the RRDOC annually. The contract will continue diverting these materials from landfills, maximize the overall …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – October 13, 2021 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta David Alexander, Vice Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 29, 2021 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion Week Art Competition – Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) b. Commission discussion and action on its 2022 meeting schedule (Commission discussion and possible action) c. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 2022 Cycle - Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) d. Digital Equity and Inclusion Town Hall (Commission discussion and possible action) 3. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group 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 call Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for resin. Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with FleetMind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments: the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is scheduled for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: …
2022 Meeting Schedule Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission The commission shall meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. MEETING DATES CANCELLED MEETING DATES & EVENTS January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Commission members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. GTOPS 2022 Update – Applications Received. Meeting will be held outside of central City. Commission FY 23 Budget Recommendations due no later than mid-April. GTOPs 2022 Award Recommendations. Election of Officers at the first regular meeting after April 1, 2022 Terms of office shall be one year, beginning May 1st and ending April 30th. Work Plan Retreat / Regular Meeting Terms for newly elected officers start (May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023) Commission Annual Report Due to City Clerk July 31st NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE 2022 GTOPs Review and 2023 Recommendations Adopt a meeting schedule for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for holiday and cancelled meetings.
M E M O R A N D U M Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission TO: FROM: Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs October 13, 2021 DATE: SUBJECT: Recommendations for 2022 Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Background The City of Austin’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan, as adopted by Resolution No. 20141120- 074, includes every Austin resident having an opportunity to be fully engaged in digital society, accessing and using digital and communications technology. The Office of Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs (TARA) is the lead office for implementation of this plan. The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administered by the Community Technology (CT) Division of TARA directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society to achieve the goals of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan. Purpose and Process The purpose of this report is to review the significant changes coming to the 2022 cycle of the GTOPs. Each year, CT staff performs a review of the prior grant cycle in preparation for the next year of grants. For this year’s annual strategic planning and review process, feedback surveys were deployed to all GTOPs applicants and reviewers. In addition, staff observations and multiple touchpoints with the chair of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) were taken into account. From these data sources, recommendations were drafted into the final version of the recommendations, presented below. Analysis There are three categories of changes being proposed for the GTOPs 2022 cycle: 1) Changes to the review and scoring process; 2) changes to the application and application process; 3) changes to contract oversight; and 4) continuous innovation and improvement plans. Together, these four changes could greatly improve service delivery and core program capacity to local Austin nonprofit groups. Changes to the Review and Scoring Process Recommendation 1: Transition to an Olympic-style scoring system, whereby the top and bottom scores are dropped 1 Under the current GTOPs scoring system, each reviewer independently scores applications. All scores are provided to all awardees along with comments on why the reviewers scored the way they did. Naturally, different reviewers score in slightly different ways, some higher, others lower on average. Individual applicants often see a single score that is significantly lower than the others, and they often feel as if a single reviewer is taking them out of the running. This is a consistent point of feedback, not …
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 13, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Hosking Pulido, Gordon, Alvarez, Wren, Huston, Schennum, Paver, Bliss Lima, Hedrick, and Conlin Staff in attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, and Donna Sundstrom CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – No citizen communication 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from September 8, 2021, meeting – Member Hedrick moved to approve the minutes. The minutes were approved by a vote of 9-0 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. 2022 Early Childhood Council meeting calendar Staff liaisons Farley and Oliver shared considerations for keeping the ECC regular meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for 2022. If the ECC were to schedule evening meetings for 2022, it may be more difficult to hold meetings at City Hall because many other Boards and Commissions have evening meetings. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECC considered a calendar with 2 evening meetings at locations that would be more convenient for community participation following requests for evening meetings from community organizations. Right now, all attendees must be in-person to participate. However, there is a City Council meeting agenda item to ask the City Manager to offer virtual options for Boards and Commissions meetings. Member Wren asked about having an ECC committee or workgroup meet in the evenings to get more community engagement. Member Gordon shared that the community engagement work group meets virtually from 3:30-4:40 p.m. If the ECC were to create a committee that would meet regularly, then the committee would need to post meeting agendas. Chair McHorse suggested that the staff liaison confirm the rules for committees and workgroups and whether there are virtual options for committee meetings. She also suggested meeting in the evening for April, which is also the Month of the Young Child, and in August, because that is the month that the ECC meeting typically not able to meet at City Hall on Wednesday morning due to City budget meetings. All other months, the ECC would keep meetings at 8:30 a.m., the second Wednesday of the month. Members supported having two evening meetings and for having one meeting in North Austin and one south. Staff liaison agreed to type up a proposed ECC 2022 …
First Place Award: $400 Name: Mira Patel School: Kealing Middle School ID 13 12 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method I used alcohol markers and pen on tan mixed media paper. This is a style of art is a mix of realism and character art that is often used in bullet journaling. Subjectmatter Date Created 11/4/2020 9:15pm To me, digital equity means tech adapted to fit different types of peoples needs. Equity is different than giving everyone the same thing because everyone is different. Second Place Award: $200 Name: Ari Bernstein School: Covington Fine Arts Academy ID 18 12 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method Subjectmatter online. Date Created 11/6/2020 11:16am Prismacolor, a pencil, sharpie and, gimp (photoshop like program) My artwork is about everyone, no matter the difference, having equal digital tools and resources needed to succeed digitally. I showed this by drawing diverse people in different places and them using different kinds of technology to learn and create things Third Place Award: $100 Name: Kavya Gupta School: St Francis School ID 24 11 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method colors in photoshop. Subjectmatter I first made a pencil sketch of the people, inked it, scanned it, and then finalized the This art is about kids connecting digitally in this pandemic, even if things get hard. This also reminds me that everyone is here for you, and we are not alone. This drawing also has lots of races, cultures, and ethnicities, connecting to each other digitally, no matter what you look like, or where you come from. Date Created 11/6/2020 11:33pm Score Distribution Submission Originality Theme 9.33 8.67 7.33 7.67 7.33 7.33 7.33 6.33 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.67 5.00 7.67 4.00 7.00 4.33 4.33 3.67 3.33 2.00 Creativity 9.33 8.33 8.33 7.33 7.33 6.67 6.33 6.67 6.67 6.00 6.67 6.33 6.00 5.67 5.33 5.00 5.00 5.33 4.33 3.67 3.33 Impactful / Engaging 9.67 8.00 7.67 7.33 7.33 6.33 7.00 6.00 5.00 7.00 5.67 5.33 6.00 6.33 5.33 4.67 4.67 4.33 4.00 4.00 2.67 Average Score 37.00 33.33 31.67 30.00 29.67 28.00 27.67 26.33 25.67 25.67 25.33 24.67 24.33 24.33 22.00 21.67 20.00 20.00 17.67 16.33 13.67 8.67 8.33 8.33 7.67 7.67 7.67 7.00 7.33 8.00 4.67 7.00 6.33 7.33 4.67 7.33 5.00 6.00 6.00 5.67 5.33 5.67 13 18 24 20 22 16 2 17 1 19 14 5 6 10 23 3 7 15 4 …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – October 13, 2021 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 David Alexander ‐ 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 Dave Floyd Steven Apodaca Jennifer Ramos Sophie Gairo Commission Members Attending Remotely Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta Malcolm Yeatts Unexcused Absence David Alexander Iliya Svirsky CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:49PM 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 29, 2021 Motion by Chair Pitts to approve the minutes as amended; second by Commissioner Dasgupta; passed on a vote of 9-0. Minor wording change would be CEO ACTION FOR RACIAL EQUITY, Motion for the wording change as per Commissioner Apodaca. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion Week Art Competition – Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) The announcement of the awards was postponed due to the lack of submissions. b. Commission discussion and action on its 2022 meeting schedule (Commission discussion and possible action) Motion to approve the commission 2022 schedule as presented made by Chair Pitts, second by Commission Apodaca passed on a vote of 9-0. Presentation by Jesse Rodriguez can be viewed …
