Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for the Medical Arts Square Water and Wastewater System Renewal project in the amount of $2,978,573.00 plus a $297,857.30 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,276,430.30. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A January 12, 2022 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 19.03% MBE and 1.11% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Medical Arts Square Water and Wastewater System Renewal is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program includes wastewater lines in poor condition, and in need of replacement within the project area. In addition to addressing poor condition wastewater pipe, this project also includes improvements to the wastewater collection system which include rerouting existing lines, including some under existing buildings, to improve access and maintenance of the collection system. This project consists of the replacement of 1,822 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch water pipe and appurtenances, and 3,325 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch wastewater pipe and manholes in the Medical Arts Square on the north side of the University of Texas campus. In addition, the area proposed for replacement of existing water and wastewater lines includes Beanna Street, East 30th Street, Hampton Road, and a segment of 26th Street (East Dean Keaton) between Hampton Road and Medical Arts Street. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Udelhoven, Inc. for the Southland Oaks Lift Station Wetwell Conversion & Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station Jib Crane Installation project in the amount of $1,789,505.00 plus a $178,950.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,968,455.50. (District 8 and ETJ) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A January 12, 2022 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 14.68% MBE and 2.21% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: This construction contract includes two project locations, the Southland Oaks Lift Station and the Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station. These projects are being executed together due to the proximity of the project locations, and the related scopes. The Southland Oaks Lift Station has experienced sanitary sewer overflows due to historic rainfall events that flooded the electrical equipment located below grade and prevented the pumps from operating. The electrical equipment has been moved above the flood zone; however, additional improvements are needed to address remaining equipment. This project will convert the Southland Oaks lift station to a submersible design that meets current Austin Water standards and install a jib crane at the Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station to update the site to meet current Austin Water lift station standards. Due to the potential for unknown conditions when working in an operating wastewater facility and the need to minimize construction duration and equipment downtime, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Construction of the project will require a single lane closure and traffic control along Frate Barker Road. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct …
Recycling Processing Contracts *Update* ZWAC Presentation January 12, 2022 Services Provided •20-Year Master Agreement with Reset Periods •Receipt of City Collected Recyclables •Process, Sort, Bale, and Market Recyclables Reset • Agreements allow for periodic contract resets • Award Percent – percent of City recyclable material delivered to each vendor (subject to reset) • Evaluation Criteria for determining Award Percent • Vendor’s pricing proposal • Vendor’s performance after First Reset Date, measured in part by percentage of Recyclable Materials that Vendor sold to reputable recycling processors or otherwise diverted from disposal for reuse • Vendor’s “good-will, teamwork, community engagement, and recycling education efforts” • Additional relevant factors Timeline–2nd Reset Action per Contract Date Notify Vendors of Reset Period August 1, 2020 Vendors submit documentation to City including Community Engagement Efforts September 30, 2020 Vendors notify City of desire to change volume or add services November 1, 2020 Vendors submit pricing proposals to City March 22, 2021 City to establish Award Percent September 15, 2021 Contract Reset Date October 15, 2021 Goals and Council Direction • Allow both COA and vendor(s) • Strong communication and to live through a range of market conditions • Shared risk and reward collaboration • Clear expectations CM Alter Direction • Negotiate terms that allow for stronger proof and transparency that our recyclable materials are being recycled rather than placed in landfills. • Further the city’s zero waste goals and minimize the city’s carbon footprint. As new technologies become available, the City Manager is directed to explore all avenues to recycle most materials from the City of Austin. • Negotiate terms that provide the best value for Austin’s ratepayers. Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Award Percent Min. Monthly Tonnage (avg.) Revenue Share % Processing Fee per ton Revenue Share Formula Change 60% 2000 75% $98 Yes 40% 2000 20% $50 No Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Indices: Ave. to High-side Customer Education Fee Expanded Audit Terms Expanded Safety Inspection Strengthen Non- degradation clause Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Revenue Share Payment Calculation Revenue Share Payment Texas Disposal Systems Balcones Resources (Revenue Percent X Value of Recyclable Material) – Processing Fee Net Value of Recyclable Material = Gross Value of Recyclable Material – Processing Fee Then Revenue Share Payment = Net Value of Recyclable Material x Revenue Percent In the case that the Processing Fee exceeds the …
BE RECOGN IZED AS A Gain a COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE with this INNOVATIVE BUSINESS DESIGNATION! 2022 open enrollment begins January 10. Take the self-assessment at bit.ly/bestplaceforworkingparentsatx to be elig ibl e for a Best Place for Working Parents® designation award. 3- MINUTE SELF-ASSESSMENT FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND ONLINE AVAILABLE TO ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES Be recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® Business! Qualifying businesses will receive unique branding opportunities, including: • Best Place for Working Parents® 2022 badge • Listed in a press release sent to local media outlets • Logo on Early Matters Greater Austin website, and LinkedIn and Twitter channels • Logo in bimonthly email that goes to 100+ leading Austin businesses * Businesses who participate by February 11 will be recognized in the ways listed above. Being family-friendly is business friendly The Best Place for Working Parents® self-assessment highlights ONLY the family-friendly policies that also have research-proven benefit to businesses’ bottom line. Each question in the self-assessment ties to policies that positively impact employee attraction, retention, satisfaction, and productivity. To learn more, email Cathy McHorse at Cathy.McHorse@uwatx.org or visit bit.ly/bestplaceforworkingparentsatx. Early Matters Greater Austin mobilizes and unites the business community around the goal that all children in Greater Austin enter Kindergarten prepared for school success. United Way for Greater Austin
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 …
