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Zoning and Platting Commission 2021-03-02 Minutes.pdf — original pdf
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Absent: Roy Woody One vacancy on the dais. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from February 2, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes from February 2, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Denkler on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Woody absent; one vacancy on the dais. B. 1. Site Plan - Boat SP-2020-0274D - 3336 Mount Bonnell Road; District 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS Dock: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3336 Mount Bonnell Road, Lake Austin Watershed; Huck's Slough Watershed Meg Clark Janis Smith Variance request from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) - to allow construction within 150 feet of a Spring Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). Recommended, with conditions Radmon Rice, 512-974-3429, radmon.rice@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Department Item posted in error; no action. 2. Final Plat: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C8-2020-0255.0A - Avery Lakeline; District 6 14121 North US Highway 183, Buttercup Creek Watershed; South Brushy Creek Watershed Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) Jones-Carter, Inc. (John Alvarez, P.E.) Approval of 8 lot subdivision with all associated improvements on 97.21 acres. Approve with conditions Joey de la Garza, 512-974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to approve Staff recommendation for C8-2020-0255.0A - Avery Lakeline located at 14121 North US Highway 183 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Denkler on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Woody absent; …
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MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday – April 6, 2021 The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 via videoconference. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Eliza May calls meeting to order at 5:30pm. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Eliza May (Chair), Reginald World (Vice-Chair), Lena Banks, Daniel Berner, Barbra Boeta, Schiller Liao, Ahmed Moledina, Tina Cannon CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of February 2, 2021 were considered for approval. The minutes were approved on a motion by Committee Member, Tina Cannon and seconded by Committee Member, Schiller Liao. Minutes approved on an 8-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action • We will partner with our procurement offices for the 3rd annual Small Business Contracting Forum to be held on Wednesday, March 24th. It will be a virtual forum put on by the City of Austin Purchasing office in conjunction and partnership with SMBR and other entities around the city. 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided information that was requested by the committee. The committee requested an overview of the personal net worth (PNW) process and what tools used for site audits. Page 1 of 9 • Cloteal Davis-Haynes of Haynes-Eaglin-Waters and a representative of the Austin Black Contractors Association shared their position regarding the PNW proposal brought forth by the US Hispanic Contractors Association and Hispanic Chamber. If PNW is eliminated millionaires or billionaires that fall into these racial categories would be allowed to participate in this program which not acceptable. Consider the valuation of property and the rising median income in the Austin MSA. Let’s review the PNW process and increase it as appropriate but do not eliminate it. We are not in favor of accepting the State of Texas certification because their HUB certification program is the least stringent. …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board March 1st, 2021 Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board to be held March 1st, 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 February 28th, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1st Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Amanda Rohlich, at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov no later than noon Sunday, February 28th. 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 Amanda.Rohlich@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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board FECHA de la reunión 1ro de marzo de 2021 u otra folletos 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 (28 de febrero 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1364 a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. …
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Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Monday, March 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held March 1, 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 (February 28, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5117 or sinying.chan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 28, 2021. 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 sinying.chan@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 Commission on Immigrant Affairs FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, Marzo 1, 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 (Febrero 28, 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 junta en 512-972-5117 o sinying.chan@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 teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
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Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting March 1, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held March 1, 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 (February 28, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 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 Kimberly.mccarson@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (March 1, 2021, 6:30pm) 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 (February 28 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 en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@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 teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
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20210301-2b: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Duel Language Summer Camps to Support A.I.S.D.'s English Learner and Duel Language Learner Populat — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Duel Language Summer Camps to Support A.I.S.D.’s English Learner and Duel Language Learner Population WHEREAS, 22.2% of Austinites speak primarily Spanish at home1; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to “making reasonable efforts to ensure that City services and information about those services are provided in a manner that is accessible, relevant, and timely to residents” even if those residents are limited in their English proficiency (LEP)2; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2016, the City of Austin passed Resolution No. 20161103‐052 directing the City Manager to develop “Language Access Procedures” for each City Department that interacts with the public. The procedures were to specify steps for staff to follow to, among other things, deliver services to LEP individuals and ensure effective services are provided3; and WHEREAS, 26% of the 81,000 students enrolled in the Austin Independent School District are English learners4; and WHEREAS, 87% of those English Learners speak Spanish as their primary home language5; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) offers a wide variety of summer camps for children ages 5‐12 at affordable rates; and 1U.S. Census Data from available at: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=language%20austin%20tx&g=1600000US4805000&hidePreview =false&tid=ACSST1Y2018.S1601&vintage=2018&layer=VT_2018_160_00_PY_D1&cid=S1601_C01_001E 2 See the City of Austin’s Language Access Plan p.3 available at: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/images/Airport/Travel_Security/Language_Access_Plan .pdf 3 Resolution No. 20161103‐52 available at: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=267426 4 https://www.austinisd.org/multilingual 5 https://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dre‐ reports/18.22_Bilingual_and_ESL_Program_and_Demographic_Executive_Summary_2018‐2019.pdf WHEREAS, the stated goal of the PARD’s summer program is to “provide children with exciting experiences through structured recreation in a safe and welcoming environment”6; and WHEREAS, the PARD currently offers their summer camp information, website and enrollment materials in languages other than English, but conducts almost all of its over 500 camps in only English; and WHEREAS, English‐only summer camps are not welcoming environments for children who speak another language at home; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Commission on Immigrant Affairs received testimony and feedback from the Austin community regarding the need for City summer programming in Spanish; and WHEREAS, the Austin Independent School District Dual Language program helps students excel academically while becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural and is committed to educating students in a multicultural learning environment and encouraging learners to celebrate diversity and become responsible citizens of the world7; and WHEREAS, these students would also benefit from continuing their exposure to Spanish throughout the summer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the …
20210301-2b: Development of Immigrant Affairs Office — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Development of Immigrant Affairs Office WHEREAS, we heard from the community an appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and a recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required; and WHEREAS, an immigrant affairs office would address the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met; and WHEREAS, Austin has a large and diverse immigrant community, with varying needs and varying degrees of involvement in city government. Those most impacted are largely unseen, whether because of language barriers, cultural concerns, or concerns related to immigration status. This office will be able to reach out to the community so that their voices can be heard; and WHEREAS, immigrant communities have been most affected by the pandemic and the recent weather crisis, and having an immigrant affairs office helps ensure the communities are not only reached but best served, which helps the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin funded one full time position within the Equity Office to work in immigrant affairs; and WHEREAS, there is a large, diverse immigrant community in Austin, and our commission’s hope is that the immigrant affairs office can go out into the community to learn their concerns, see where there are gaps in services, and assess the City’s ability to address their concerns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the expansion of the Immigrant Affairs office, since one person cannot take on everything that is required of this office. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Attest: Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent Staff Liaison
20210301-2b: Fund Citizenship Clinics — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Fund Citizenship Clinics WHEREAS, The City of Austin has funded citizenship clinics over the last two years. These clinics have been successful in helping immigrants become US citizens, including by helping at least 200 people at citizenship clinics; and WHEREAS, naturalization allows people to become more secure members of our community. They no longer face the risk of deportation. They can vote and participate in federal and local elections and can run for office. These are all assets to our growing population and we should provide support and education to individuals wishing to naturalize. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the City of Austin continue funding naturalization clinics over the next two years. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Attest: Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent Staff Liaison
20210301-2b: Increase in Legal Services Funding — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Increase in Legal Services Funding WHEREAS, we heard that from the community that legal services funding is crucial, and that there is still unmet need; and WHEREAS, there are immigrants who need access to counsel, and cannot afford attorneys. This is especially so for immigrants facing removal proceedings; and WHEREAS, in a time of changes in immigration policy, people have more need of legal representation, as it’s become very complicated, and it is essential that immigrant communities obtain accurate advice and assistance. Those most impacted are low income immigrants; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin already funds legal services for low income immigrants who are Austin residents; and WHEREAS, there is a need for increased funding. Immigrants often work in the service industry and are being hard hit by the COVID‐19 situation. To compound that, if they do not have work authorization, they are not eligible for unemployment. This leaves immigrant families in a significantly worse situation than other Austin families at this time. Meanwhile, immigration rules have been changing over the years and are due to change again; and WHEREAS, other communities have decided to invest in legal representation for immigrants at a greater rate than Austin has. Harris County recently approved $2.5 million in funding.1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that we increase funding for immigration legal services. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent 1 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston‐texas/houston/article/Harris‐County‐OKs‐2‐5M‐to‐help‐poor‐ immigrants‐15717330.php Attest: Staff Liaison
APPROVED Meeting Minutes ATCFPB 03-01-2021 — original pdf
Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES March 1, 2021 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, March 1, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Felipe Camacho, Joi Chevalier, Emily De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays, Kara Prior Absent board members: Joy Casnovsky, Ryan Rosshirt, Ellen Sweets Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 8:06 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tiffany Washington – Should this board talk about water? Who knows about these food policy board meetings? What help has been given to farmers? Olivia Overturf – Concern that she cannot see who is on meeting. Concerned that people are being forced to drink from fire hydrants. Concern with terms like “agrihood”, “food desert”. Concern with equitability of the working groups. Suggests using “ALLANA” term instead of “BIPOC”. Concern about infographic getting put out by SFC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from February 1, 2021, with Board Member Joi Chevalier seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Vacancies i. Three vacancies on the board. Felipe Camacho will not be seeing reappointment. Alejandra Rodriguez-Broughton is resigning. ii. Three positions in process of renewal: Ellen Sweets, Andrea Abel, Kacey Hanson iii. Process for appointments – County and City appointments are routed through the City application. All applicants should let Kara Prior know they are interested and Kara will share that information with the full board. 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 4. NEW BUSINESS iv. Comments from Felipe Camacho who will not be seeking reappointment. Believes there needs to be agriculture lawyer to add to the board expertise. a. Board member/Working Group briefings on winter storm i. Board Member Joi Chevalier – Alarming that there was not a …
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AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on March 1, 2021 via videoconference. March 1, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:37pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sonya Jevette and Lauryn Gould of Austin Texas Musicians speak in support of gender equity for women in the music industry. Celina Zisman, Arts Commissioner, speaks in support of equity for women in the music industry and requests formation of a gender equity working group. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2021 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Commissioner Pinon seconds approval of the minutes. Motion carries 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Esquina Tango update by Al Duarte including discussion on downtown activation resolution, Shop the Block program amendments, and city support for leveraging underutilized and open spaces for creative use during COVID. Commissioner Leveton motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds to move up item 2.c. to the top of the agenda. No action taken on item 2.a. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following update on Downtown Commission following update from August Harris, Downtown Commission Chair. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS None 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 1, 2021 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice-chair Patterson motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds for discussion and possible action on increasing equity for women and identifying contributors to Austin’s music industry and possible establishment of a gender working group. Commissioner Leveton motions for discussion and possible action on the future of downtown Austin music following presentations by Downtown Austin Alliance, someone involved in writing music into code, a representative from the Austin Convention Center, a representative from a cultural district, and the Music Venue Alliance. Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Vice-chair motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds for discussion and possible action following Esquina Tango update by Al Duarte including discussion on downtown activation resolution, Shop the Block program amendments, and city support for leveraging underutilized and open spaces for creative use during COVID. Chair Mahone motions and Commissioner Reynolds seconds for discussion and possible action following update from Systemic Racism Working Group. Commissioner Leveton motions and …
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20210301-2b: Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin's Immigrant Communities — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities WHEREAS, immigrant communities in the City of Austin report a need for healthcare access services that remove language barriers and help navigate administrative healthcare systems; and WHEREAS, targeted community health navigation programs provide access to city and local health and wellness resources through patient advocacy, health navigation education, self‐sufficiency resources, interpretation/translation support, referrals to local resources, and eligibility & application assistance; and WHEREAS, programs already exist including the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative and the Latino Healthcare Forum’s PromoSalud program, among others, providing these resources to local Spanish‐ speaking, Chinese, Burmese, Korean, Nepali, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Syrian, Iraqi, and other Arabic speaking communities; and WHEREAS, some of these programs, namely, the Arabic and Chinese programs, run through the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative, are presently funded by emergency grants that will expire; and WHEREAS, the community identified a need to maintain and continue all existing programs permanently, and to expand current services to additional communities and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes the public health benefit of these services to the City’s immigrant communities and the community at large, particularly during the global pandemic; and WHEREAS, some of these programs are already receiving funding from Austin Public Health, demonstrating the City also values these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City increase its funding to permanently maintain existing health navigation and liaison programs, and that Austin Public Health seek additional opportunities to fund these initiatives and partner with the local organizations providing these services. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Attest: Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent Staff Liaison
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Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Rennison Lalgee Nicole Merritt COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Monday, March 1, 2021 5:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Meeting Minutes Board Members in Attendance: Karen Crawford, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice Chair Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members not in Attendance: Samuel Adair Adrian De La Rosa Montserrat Garibay Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Glenn Rosales Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/APH CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 1, 2021 Nicole moved to postpone February minutes to the end of meeting; Adrian seconded; all in February minutes was reviewed at the end of the meeting; Nicole moved to approve; Krystal favor seconded; all in favor 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Ruth Wasem, LBJ School of Public Affairs, latest finding on immigrant incorporation in the City of Austin B. Vote on budget recommendations Nicole moved to approve the recommendation on the development of Immigrant Affairs Office; Krystal seconded; all in favor Nicole moved to approve the recommendation on increasing in legal services funding; Montserrat seconded; all in favor Krystal moved to approve the recommendation on funding for healthcare navigation and liaison programs benefiting Austin’s immigrant communities; Montserrat seconded; all in favor Adrian and Krystal will work more on the language of the creation of summer camps in Spanish or duel language summer camps to support A.I.S.D.’s English learner and duel language learner population; Nicole moved to approve; Kate seconded; all in favor Montserrat moved to approve funding citizenship clinics; Kate seconded; all in favor Will table the recommendations on funding DACA clinics and immigrant integration mini grants 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Compassion Contract Joint Inclusion Committee hasn’t met since September; report back will be tabled B. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations No consultation yet; report back will be tabled FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Municipal ID – economic development workforce idea April elections Resolutions and budget ANNOUNCEMENT Commissioner Glenn Rosales is still at the hospital; will send get well flowers Commissioner Montserrat Garibay will be the Senior Advisor for Labor Relations with the Office of Secretary of Education under the Biden-Harris Administration ADJOURNMENT Nicole moved to adjourn Kate seconded All in favor The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …