REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training, including the feasibility of attendance and accessibility considerations. Discussion of bringing awareness to 2025 disability events in the Austin area. Discussion of scooters impeding the walkways on sidewalks. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. Discussion of the City of Austin Budget process and formation of a Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, December 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on November 8, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. Chair Meyer provided an update. Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Franks’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 4. Discussion on ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 5. Update on attendance of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions. Commissioner Fetonte provided an update. Discussion on commissioner appointments in 2025, including Joint Inclusion Committee representatives, holdover capacity and quorum for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS CapMetro – Redline Trail (Meyer, Vassallo) Budget Discussion and Working Group (Meyer, Vassallo) Update CAC Committee (Meyer) A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion Commissioner Salazar’s …
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Marion Sanchez - CPIO | Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta - HSEM January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: Definitions The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency January 10th, 2025 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health January 10th, 2025 • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, January 10, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Update from Chair Meyer regarding attendance of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee and CapMetro fare payment system changes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. Discussion of the City of Austin Budget process and formation of a Working Group to write budget recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, December 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on November 8, 2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. Chair Meyer provided an update. Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Franks’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 4. Discussion on ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 5. Update on attendance of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions. Commissioner Fetonte provided an update. Discussion on commissioner appointments in 2025, including Joint Inclusion Committee representatives, holdover capacity and quorum for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS CapMetro – Redline Trail (Meyer, Vassallo) Budget Discussion and Working Group (Meyer, Vassallo) Update CAC Committee (Meyer) A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion Commissioner Salazar’s …
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Marion Sanchez - CPIO | Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta - HSEM January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: Definitions The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency January 10th, 2025 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health January 10th, 2025 • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, December 13, 2024, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 8, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Discussion on ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department. Update on attendance of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions. Discussion on commissioner appointments in 2025, including Joint Inclusion Committee representatives, holdover capacity and quorum for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 8, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on October 11, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on October 11, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, and Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, on the work of the department and the community outreach program. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 The presentation was made by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, and Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police Department. 3. Presentation by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department on the accessibility features at the airport and discussion on how to best communicate with the disability community about how to access these features, and future outreach opportunities. The presentation was made by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department. 4. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. Discussed. Commissioners Kelly and Powell would like the Transportation and Public Works Department to present on this topic at a future meeting. 5. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to The motion to approve the Equity Based Preservation Plan Recommendation was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. Committee. Withdrawn. Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, November 8, 2024, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on October 11, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, and Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, on the work of the department and the community outreach program. 3. Presentation by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department on the accessibility features at the airport and discussion on how to best communicate with the disability community about how to access these features, and future outreach opportunities. 4. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. 5. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to 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 the …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, October 11, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, October 11, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 8, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on April 8, 2022 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 13, 2024. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, October 11, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on September 13, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Presentation by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, and Dana Nielsen, Social Worker, Austin Public Health, on the work of the Self Sufficiency Case Management Program. The presentation was given by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, and Dana Nielsen, Social Worker, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. Council. The motion to approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks was off the dais. Commissioner Vassallo was absent. 5. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to The motion to approve the Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan was motioned by Commissioner Chang, seconded by Commissioner Kelly. The following amendment to the last sentence was made by Commissioner Kelly: “contingent upon the Planning Department committing to encouraging use of historic property tax abatement for accessibility improvements in their materials.” Commissioner Kelly withdrew his amendment. The motion to approve …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: (20241108-006): Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, the Committee has considered the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, its impact on individuals with disabilities, and its relevance to the Committee’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that the Equity-Based Preservation Plan be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Accessibility Engagement & Outreach Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Nov. 8, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer Focus Areas for Today ● Overview of AUS City of Austin Department of Aviation Ramonika Carr Airport Guest Services Officer ● "AUS for All” Accessibility Features ● Engagement & Outreach Plan + Discussion Kyle Carvell Airport Relations Officer City of Austin Department of Aviation AUS – A History of Growth 1999: Original terminal constructed ● Designed to serve 11 million annual passengers 2017-19: Master Plan and Expansion ● Terminal Expansion: ○ Designed to serve 15 million annual passengers 2020-21: COVID Pandemic and Business Impact ● AUS charts a new path forward on expansion due to air service slowdown and revenue uncertainty 2022-Beyond: Journey with AUS ● A new direction for our airport expansion and development program. AUS by the Numbers ● Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a 4,242-acre campus ● We served 22 million passengers in 2023 ● AUS has a total economic impact of $7.6 billion and contributes 74,000 jobs ● An average of 240 flights with more than 37,000 seats per day ● The City of Austin Department of Aviation has ~600 employees ● 6,000 badged employees work at the airport AUS – Growth and Current Reality 2023: Rapid passenger growth post- pandemic ● 22.1 million passengers served ● May 2024: Busiest month ever for total passengers Current Reality at AUS ● Infrastructure and space is over ● Passenger experience negatively capacity impacted ● AUS employees maintaining service as best as possible AUS is now classified as a large-hub airport AUS Has Achieved New Record High Passenger Levels Annual Passenger Traffic (Millions) • CY 2023 passenger up 28% compared to CY 2019 • May 2024: new peak month with 2,068,404 passengers • October, 2023, October 2022 and May 2022 exceeded 2 million as well 22.1 21.1 17.3 15.8 13.9 12.4 11.9 13.6 7.1 7.5 6.6 8.1 8.7 8.8 8.2 8.7 10.7 10.0 9.1 9.4 6.5 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Journey With AUS Austin-Bergstrom Airport Expansion & Development Program Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: Passenger Experience “AUS for All” AUS For All – Mobility Mobility Lounge Dedicated space for wheelchair …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: (20241108-006): Recommendation to the City Council of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, the Committee has considered the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, its impact on individuals with disabilities, and its relevance to the Committee’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that the Equity-Based Preservation Plan be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Date of Approval: November 8, 2024 Record of the vote: Motioned by: Commissioner Kelly Seconded by: Commissioner Powell For: Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Fetonte, Kelly, Powell, Salazar Against: none Abstain: none Absent: Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo Attest: Christi Vitela (Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Staff Liaison)
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 8, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on October 11, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on October 11, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, and Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, on the work of the department and the community outreach program. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, November 8, 2024 The presentation was made by Surei Scanlon, Office of Community Liaison Manager, Austin Police Department, Brienz Edwards, Training Supervisor, Austin Police Department, and Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police Department. 3. Presentation by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department on the accessibility features at the airport and discussion on how to best communicate with the disability community about how to access these features, and future outreach opportunities. The presentation was made by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer, Aviation Department, and Ramonika Carr, Airport Guest Services Officer, Aviation Department. 4. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. Discussed. Commissioners Kelly and Powell would like the Transportation and Public Works Department to present on this topic at a future meeting. 5. Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to The motion to approve the Equity Based Preservation Plan Recommendation was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. Committee. Withdrawn. Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, October 11, 2024 at 5:30pm Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo AGENDA 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 8, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 13, 2024. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. STAFF BRIEFING Presentation by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, and Dana Nielsen, Social Worker, Austin Public Health, on the work of the Self Sufficiency Case Management Program. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. Discussion of the Equity Based Preservation Plan and approval of a Recommendation to Council. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Ron Lucey, Executive Director, and Norman Kieke, Community Outreach & Information Specialist, with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities regarding information about local Texas committees and their impact on issues relevant to persons with disabilities, along with information on the annual Lex Frieden Employment Awards. Discussion of ways to improve sidewalk accessibility by encouraging residents to park scooters in the street rather than on walkways. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the JIC Budget Input Sessions for Fiscal Year 2026. Discussion of Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. 10. Discussion of Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 8, 2022 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 8, 2022, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Franks called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Emily Shyrock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Kathryn Broadwater Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Deborah Trejo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jason Shaw 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on March 11, 2022. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on 03/11/2022 failed on Commissioner Orlowski’s motion, Commissioner Trejo’s second on a 5-1 vote. Vice Chair Shyrock abstained. Commissioners Burt, Gidseg, and Powell were absent. A. Discussion and action: Elections to Select MCPD 2022 Officers – Full Committee 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 The motion to cease nominations for Chair and approve Jonathan Franks as Chair was made by Commissioner Trejo, seconded by Commissioner Kearns-Osterweil and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Burt, Gidseg, and Powell were absent. The motion to nominate and approve Commissioner Shyrock as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Orlowski and seconded by Chair Franks and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Burt, Gidseg, and Powell were absent. B. Briefing and discussion on upcoming spending priorities for federal housing and community development grants related to the FY 22-23 Action Plan and HOME-ARP grant. The presentation was made by Max Horstman, Housing and Planning Department and Mandy DeMayo, Deputy Director, Housing and Planning Department. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. D. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create downtown mental health diversion program. F. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin’s Georgian Acres neighborhood. Discussed. Resolution. Discussed. Discussed. Postponed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Quality of Life Study Briefing National Federation for the Blind Presentation – NFB Newsline Suggestion to present Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities’ budget recommendations to the Joint Inclusion Committee. CapMetro Community Connectors Update Chair Franks adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m. without objection. 2
