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3.a.i Cultural Funding Update — original pdf
COUNCIL MEMO AND C ULTURAL FUNDING UPDATES JESUS PANTEL, CULTURAL FUNDING SUPERVISOR Cultural Contracts Update Memo to City Council Email to Cultural Contractors Current Contract Cycle Important Budget Information Cultural Funding Review C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Current Contract Cycle Additional team members Completed by end of March C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. Contract Processing Increasing C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S FY 21 Contract Processing Stats 53% to Contractors 27% have not submitted pre- contract materials 19% are in review or need revisions C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S STAFF WILL REVIEW 15/DAY OR 75/WEEK 12 BUSINESS DAYS TO REVIEW THE 183 REMAINING (START MARCH 15, END MARCH 30) DEPENDENT ON MATERIALS BEING RECEIVED AND SUBMITTED CORRECTLY Contract Review Commitment C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Causes of Delays Event dates within contract period Budget balances Form 1295 Name change Insurance certificate C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Optional Contract Extension Up to one year Extend through September 30, 2022 Payment schedule stays the same Sponsored Projects Fiscal Sponsor must also approve Won’t prevent other sponsored project or Fiscal Sponsor from entering into new contracts C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Budget Information C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Impact of Tourism & Lodging Hotel occupancy down 43% occupancy in December 2020 Travel Down Airline passsenger traffic down 63% Was 78% occupancy in December 2019 Domestic travel down 62% Room rental rates much lower International travel down 84% C I T Y O …
Item_2c_2020-10-20-AEDC Governance Development — original pdf
Austin Economic Development Corporation Stakeholder Update and Discussion on Governance Background Resolutions 20141211-122 and 20170216-040 the Austin City Council directed the City Manager to “deliver a feasibility study” and “bring forward…specific proposals” related to the creation of an economic development entity with the capacity to “create or support development of affordable housing, redevelopment, revitalization and other priority projects and goals of the City.” As staff began working with an external consultant to prepare recommendations and working documents for the creation of an entity, Council provided additional direction to align the development of the economic development entity with the intent and creation of an “Austin Cultural Trust” through resolutions 20180215-082 and 20190808-072. In May of this year, Council further directed the City Manager to expedite a review of existing entities and resources that could be centralized to support the timely execution of recovery efforts that could secure or retain creative culture and community benefits in resolutions 20200521-095 and 20200521-096. The Economic Development Department (EDD) staff and consultant presented recommendations for creation of a holistic economic development entity for discussion during the Council Work Session on August 25th. As outlined in the memo provided with the report to Mayor and Council on July 31, 2020. Through Resolution 20201001-055 Council approved the legal documents needed for the creation of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and simultaneously approved staff’s recommendations to appoint the first six places as an interim board. 2 Public Real Estate Developer As Cities grow to scale, some create a public developer Why? A public developer can… Move at the pace of the market Speed approvals, but with the direct oversight of the City Reduce the burdens of government with new funding sources Own and operate real estate to generate cash Accept charitable donations Accept investment dollars Blend the best of public and private deal-making Generate more money for COA from under-performing real estate Of the 17 cities that participated in the Peer Cities Conference about the strategic use of real estate to accomplish public policy, 100% agreed that the best strategy for doing so was to create an EDC that had real estate powers to advance projects that a municipality could not on its own. 3 Organizational Structure (1): Family of Organizations An autonomous family of organizations is the best solution New Entity: …
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Item 2B_2020_1130_2nd Update_PUD Staff Comment Report — original pdf
COMMENT REVIEW REPORT UPDATE: 2 PHONE #: 512-974-1237 CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark REVISION #: 02 PROJECT NAME: 305 S. Congress SUBMITTAL DATE: October 12, 2020 REPORT DUE DATE: November 6, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: November 30, 2020 REPORT LATE: 13 BUSINESS DAYS LOCATION: 305 South Congress Avenue STAFF REVIEW: This report includes all comments received to date concerning your planned unit development. The planned unit development will be approved when all requirements identified in this report have been addressed. However, until this happens, your planned unit development is considered disapproved. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, CONCERNS OR IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT YOUR CASE MANAGER (referenced above) at the CITY OF AUSTIN, HOUSING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, 505 Barton Springs Road – 5th Floor, AUSTIN, TX 78704 REPORT: The attached report identifies those requirements that must be addressed by an update to your application in order to obtain approval. This report may also contain recommendations for you to consider, which are not requirements. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MAY BE GENERATED AS A RESULT OF INFORMATION OR DESIGN CHANGES PROVIDED IN YOUR UPDATE. UPDATE DEADLINE: It is the responsibility of the applicant or his/her agent to update this planned unit development (PUD) amendment application. The Planning Commission must take an action no later than April 8, 2021 (estimated commission date) which is less than 181 days from the date of the previous action. Otherwise, the application will expire. Case Number: C814-89-0003.02 Comment Report Update 2 Art in Public Places – Susan Lambe – 512- 974-7852 AIPP 1. Please follow up directly with Susan Lambe at Susan.Lambe@austintexas.gov and copy Marjorie Flanagan at Marjorie.Flanagan@austintexas.gov to discuss the AIPP program and process. FYI: The ordinance will have to include an implementation process. Please coordinate with AIPP, Site Plan and Zoning Reviewers to begin developing initial language. Austin Energy Green Building – Sarah Talkington – 512-482-5393 AEGB 1. Generally, the 2-Star AEGB requirement is in line with expectations. FYI: The PUD should begin speaking with the Austin Energy District Cooling Team. Their contact information is: andrew.gallo@austinenergy.com and Sue.Arthur@austinenergy.com Update 1: Comment cleared. FYI: AEGB only rates whole buildings; the scope is comprehensive and there is no Core and Shell Only compliance path. It is the owners responsibility to ensure the tenants meet the AEGB rating requirements. This is typically achieved through …
Item 2C_AEDC Updates for SCWAB Meeting 3.15.21 — original pdf
AEDC South Central Waterfront Update TIF Overview and Analysis Questions MARCH 2021 Agenda TIRZ Timeline & Next Steps TIF Framework & Precedents Infrastructure Scenarios Update Affordability Scenarios TIRZ Board Requirements TIRZ Timeline & Next Steps HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 3 AEDC Organizational Responsibilities SCW TIRZ designation & implementation Public pipeline asset management AEDC Cultural Trust design & management Supporting City in negotiating certain real estate transactions Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 4 AEDC Organizational and Executive Update AEDC Board Activity AEDC Board • Interim Board monthly meetings: o Dec. 14, 2020 o Jan. 14, 2021 o Feb. 8, 2021 o Mar. 8, 2021 • April 8 | Board meeting to approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) • April | Final Board designated Austin EDC Legal Counsel Executive Search • ILA is in final state and being reviewed by City Manager and EDD • Winstead has reviewed TIRZ and Cultural Trust considerations and proposed path forward (included as attachment to ILA) • Korn Ferry retained as Executive Search Firm • March | Posting openings for COO, CXO • April | Interviews for COO, CXO Gov’t & and Community Relations Jan + Feb | ULI hosted public mtgs • Stakeholder mtgs • • Dec 16, 2020 Feb 10, 2021 • • March 17 |AEDC Stakeholder mtg • March 18 | CTAC meeting • Council one on ones to continue monthly • April | Council Action to approve ILA South Central Waterfront | 5 SCW History | Recent SCWAB Efforts As recommended by SCWAB, Finance Department hires CMR to conduct TIF financial analysis, including revenue projections. 2018 City updates SCW Modified Physical Framework and ECONorthwest development feasibility analysis. Austin voters approve Project Connect bond, which will fund two light-rail transit stations in the district. May-Sep. 2020 Nov. 2020 2018 Oct. 2020 Ongoing SCWAB recommends the creation of an economic development entity to implement the Vision Plan. City Council establishes the Austin Economic Development Corporation to help manage the district. AEDC regularly briefs the SCWAB on strategy for implementing the Vision Plan, including a potential TIRZ. 2016-Today: the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board oversees Vision Plan implementation. Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 6 AEDC South Central Waterfront Efforts To Date Dec.-Nov. 2020 January February March Council/City Staff Commenced SCW working group with EDD, HPD staff; Engaged Council members in initial 1:1s Continued Council 1:1s on TIRZ and SCW working group AEDC/SCWAB AEDC …
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20210315-5.a.i: Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $10 million per year for two years for immediate relief from COVID related loss — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-5.a.i Date: Subject: 3/15/2021 Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $10 million per year for two years for immediate relief from COVID related losses and eliminate cultural arts funding deficits. Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Wong Mok Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Requesting a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding for the next two years from any and all available sources to provide Austin artists, arts groups, and non-profit arts organizations to use for immediate relief from COVID-related losses; allocating these funds for survival, job retention, sustaining operations, and to backfill projected deficits in HOT funds for cultural arts contracts in FY 2022 and FY 2023 to pre-COVID (FY 2019) levels. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in unanimous support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding to Austin artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs, and to assist them in saving and sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the creative sector received from the City of Austin through the CARES Act, but without additional dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. Sources for the requested minimum $10 Million per year could include, but is not limited to the American Rescue Plan, and city general revenue or other funds. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic, and recent winter storm Uri, have generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community. Their tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, were faced with unprecedented and extreme financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic and prolonged responses to stem the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Artists, arts organizations and cultural arts venues have lost their traditional revenue streams, are bearing huge losses, and are struggling to survive. Furthermore, historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and other marginalized organizations and communities (LGBTQ and Disability), often already in economic distress due to systematic 1 of 2 prejudice, were especially hard hit. Artists and arts organizations must still …
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Recommendation 20210315-4.b.ii: To approve two new Full Time Employees (FTE) with adequate funding, for EDD's Cultural Arts Division — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-4.b.ii Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Mok Date: 3-15-2021 Subject: Arts Commission FY22 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two new Full Time Employees (FTE) with adequate funding, for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division in the FY22 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two new full-time employees (FTE) with adequate funding, in the FY22 budget for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division. One FTE will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Art In Public Places program. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Cultural Arts Funding program. Rationale: 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 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 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 CAD programs. 1 of 2 10-0 Vote For: Commissioner Jaime Castillo, Chair Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Vice Chair Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Rick van Dyke Commissioner Celina Zisman Against: none Abstain: none Absent: none Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board member Lynn Kurth made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey, to approve the draft January 19, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentee Greg Anderson and late arrival Francoise Luca). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Status of Board Appointments/Reappointments - The Board recognized new nominees to the SCWAB, Jeff Thompson (appointee of the Planning Commission); Tom Groce (appointee of the South River City Neighborhood Association); Heidi Anderson (appointee of the Trail Foundation) b. Status of 305 S. Congress PUD - Housing and Planning Assistant Director, Jerry Rusthoven, began the PUD briefing saying the goal of the PUD is to try to achieve compliance with the SCW Plan. He said the staff review and comment process is not yet complete and said that any Staff Recommendations prepared will go through Boards and Commissions, with the first stop being SCWAB. Member Wendy Price Todd requested a copy of the most current public documents (which were provided). c. Update and discussion with staff and consultants representing Austin Economic Development Corporation - AEDC Consultant Matthew Kwatinetz of Q Partners gave a presentation and update on work to date for evaluation of the SCW TIRZ designation and upcoming Council action request on creation of the SCW Committee. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to council regarding the creation of a South Central Waterfront Committee under the auspice of the AEDC – Veronica Briseno, Director of EDD and Interim President and CEO of AEDC, provided an overview on the Committee and agreed to postpone …
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Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board March 12, 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held March 12, 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 (March 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 12. 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1260 or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 edna.staniszewski@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 12 de Marzode 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 (11 de Marzo 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 de or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (11 de Marzo antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. 512-974-1260 electrónico correo enlace envíe junta un en la al o • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
MCPD Regular Meeting Agenda Friday March 12, 2021 — original pdf
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Friday March 12, 2021 MCPD regular meeting to be held Friday, March 12, 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 by Thursday, March 11th, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 12, 2021 MCPD regular meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, March 11th, 2021. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, March 11th, 2021. 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 convocada del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (03/12/2021) 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 (03/11/21 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: (512)-974-3256 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de david.ondich@austitnexas.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 teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la …
Draft MCPD Budget Recommendations — original pdf
Recommendation 1: Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities • Problem: Federal data shows the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was two times higher than that for people without disabilities in 2018. Among people with disabilities who were employed, they were more likely than their peers to work part time and in low- wage positions. Under-and unemployment create challenges beyond loss of income, including higher rates of housing insecurity and stress-related health problems. Texas data shows the same lack of employment of people with disabilities. https://www4.esc13.net/uploads/transition/docs/EFTF__Report_Final.pdf. Indeed, in Texas, less than 30% of people with intellectual disabilities are employed. Id. • Solution: Hire an employment liaison to specialize in expanding inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities with the City of Austin. The liaison will: - Partner with local schools on transition planning and paid internship programs; - Coordinate with federal and state government entities to ensure Austin draws down all supports available to expand inclusive employment opportunities; - Analyze City hiring policies to eliminate unnecessary barriers to entry; and - Engage in community outreach to actively recruit people with disabilities. • Alignment with Strategic Outcomes: Economic Opportunity and Affordability (including employment/unemployment, income equality, and training for better jobs) Recommendation 2: Increase Parks Programming for People with Intellectual Disabilities • Problem: Many recreational centers do not provide equitable access to programming for people with intellectual disabilities. Recently, the City expanded programming at the Dottie Jordan Recreational Center to include some recreational programming for adults with disabilities. However, this still leaves McBeth Recreational Center – a segregated facility in south-central-west Austin – as the only option available to some families for childcare and day habilitation for children with disabilities and the primary facility for adults with disabilities. McBeth has limited capacity to serve Austin’s high programming demands. For example, adults with intellectual disabilities currently have to wait three to five years for a spot in the day habilitation program. • Solution: Increase the number of slots available for children with intellectual disabilities in seasonal camps and after-school programs, and for adults with intellectual disabilities in recreational programs, including day habilitation at McBeth and Dottie Jordan and other city recreational centers. Expand access across all of Austin to ensure residents can participate in valuable programs, no matter their zip code. • Alignment with Strategic Outcomes: Health and Environment (including accessibility to quality parks, trails, and recreational opportunities); Government That Works for …
draft resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities — original pdf
DRAFT Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities WHEREAS the February 2021 Texas winter power outage adversely impacted people with disabilities; WHEREAS the pre‐existing conditions of people with disabilities were either exacerbated by the extreme cold or a prolonged lack of access to necessary resources; WHEREAS local media documented specific burdens this winter storm particularly imposed upon local people with disabilities such as needing to use car batteries to attempt to keep essential medical equipment properly and fully running;. WHEREAS the winter storm also created numerous specific resource barriers for the homeless community, several of whom have disabilities; WHEREAS several individuals froze to death from hypothermia during the winter storm and area shelters which were usually capable of providing essential social services had also lacked sufficient winter insulation; WHEREAS an extended lack of functioning and accessible toilets throughout the City immediately following the post‐storm power outage posed specific access, mobility and hygiene challenges for several people with disabilities; WHEREAS a prolonged lack of easy and immediate local access to clean water resources impacts both medication dosing and hydration to properly manage chronic disabilities; WHEREAS because of a combination of poverty, gentrification, and lack of accessibility, people with disabilities have limited resources to effectively withstand both the immediate and secondary effects of this and other natural disasters; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that the City of Austin go on record acknowledging that ableism is a real, profound, and serious problem in our City which must be fully acknowledged in order to promote and advance equity.
Draft resolution Austin Economic Development Corporation — original pdf
DRAFT A Resolution To Get The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on the Austin Economic Development Corporation WHEREAS, people with disabilities are hard hit by the Covid‐19 pandemic specifically because of our pre‐ existing conditions; WHEREAS, the City of Austin, has a very large and engaged local disability community, several of whom are also small business entrepreneurs; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) is a voting member of the Joint Inclusion Committee which helps advise both the Equity Office, and Chief Equity Officer; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Chief Equity Officer is already a sitting member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation; WHEREAS, full access to appropriate k‐12 special education, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, and 504 services for all Austin residents was disrupted by the Covid‐19 pandemic, and quality of received education services provides a critical foundation for achieving future life successes including employment and career opportunities; WHEREAS, people with disabilities must receive full access to appropriate education, post‐secondary education, and workforce training programs, even during a pandemic; WHEREAS, one of the long‐term goals of the MCPD even prior to the Covid‐19 pandemic is increased and improved meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy specifically shows a higher unemployment rate for people with disabilities than the general population; WHEREAS, achieving equity also involves eliminating all traces of ableism from City programs which systematically ignore the explicit representation and specific experiences of people with disabilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities requests that the City of Austin amend the bylaws of the Austin Economic Development Corporation so a representative from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is permanently seated on this city corporation and is helping to advise the City of Austin about economic, educational and community development opportunities especially for people with disabilities.
Agenda_JSC_20210312_Special Called Meeting — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee March 12, 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee to be held March 12, 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 (March 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 12, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (March 11, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 zach.baumer@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión Especial del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad 12 de marzo de 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 (11 de marzo de 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: la • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta al 415-694-3111 o zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – 11 de marzo de 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado …
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Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING March 12, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on March 12, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 1:35 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Alberta Phillips, David Carroll, Karen Magid, Nhat Ho, Alexis Taylor, Rob Schneider, Fisayo Fadelu Board Members Absent: Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Melissa Rothrock, Kelly Davis, Holt Lackey, Karen Hadden City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero, Sidney Jackson CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • Bob Hendricks – Discussed experience with Winter Storm Uri and expressed importance of the city to follow up with its climate resilience resolution and having a resilience office and Chief Resilience Officer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) January 28, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Magid), second (Commissioner Schneider), 7 approved, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. Commissioner Taylor abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) City's response to recent freeze event, including actions related to power outage, boil water, roadway clearing of snow and ice, and emergency messaging (Discussion and/or possible action) • Debrief from Sidney Jackson, Deputy General Manager at Austin Energy • Austin Energy (AE) has committed to looking at forecasting climate conditions for planning purposes and exploring new technologies within their climate protection plan, and Winter Storm Uri has presented an opportunity to support and advance that work • AE will partner with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for an after-action review and report, and will be looking at smarter distribution as part of this • Commissioners discussed the Climate Resilience Action Plan, and how AE would be thinking about an additional hazard like an extreme freeze, developing a baseline for resilience and centering equity; AE Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan is meant to be iterative and will be updated over time in response to these issues • Presentation was made to Resource Management Commission and Electric Utilities Commission and has been shared with commissioners • Additional briefings from various departments will be planned for future meetings b) Discussion on climate resilience plan baseline in the context of Winter Storm Uri from energy production, water reserve, redundancy, emergency routes and availability of decentralized community emergency centers (Discussion and/or possible action) • …
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: 20210312-2D: A Resolution For Austin Police department to re- integrate braille onto identification cards WHEREAS, in the 2010 Census, it was recorded that there are around 30,000 individuals living in the Austin area (and surrounding cities) that have some type of visual impairment. In addition, individuals who are blind and visually impaired from other cities in Texas that are receiving vocational rehabilitation and public education services are temporarily taking residence at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; WHEREAS, formerly, the Austin Police Department utilized identification cards adapted with Braille to assist citizens of Austin who are blind and visually impaired in verifying the legitimacy that the Officer is employed with the police department. It has been brought to the attention that the City of Austin Police Department no longer utilizes identification cards adapted with Braille This presents a barrier to individuals who are blind and visually impaired in properly identifying the officer and preventing the risk of an individual or individuals impersonating as a police officer that could potentially put the citizen at harm; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends that the City of Austin fully fund the modification to all Austin Police Department identification cards to be adapted with Braille to ensure equity in the identification of all APD police officers. This recommendation is in alignment with Strategic Outcomes: Safety (including physical and emotional harm prevention to individuals who are blind and visually impaired perpetrated by individuals posing as police officers) and government that works for all. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Gene Brooks and Taurean Burt absent. Date of Approval: 03/12/21 Attest: Lee Nguyen (Mayor’s Committee for people with Disabilities City Co-Staff Liaison)