REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, July 12, 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. Adrianne Hogan 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 June 14, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of new District 10 Commissioner, Gabriel Arellano. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. Update by Chair Elisabeth Meyer on accessibility and inclusivity in Texas state parks. Discuss and gather feedback on the Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community to provide to the Community Advancement Network. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community. 6. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities annual report. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the upcoming JIC Budget Town Halls in October. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the upcoming City budget presentations on the finalized 24-25 budget. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on a presentation by the City Demographer. 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 …
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, June 14, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, June 14, 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 Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Adrianne Hogan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Meyer. 1 Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on an 8-0 vote. 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Chair Meyer provided an update. 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. Discussion was held. The following organizations were identified: Disability Advocacy Student Coalition at UT Austin Texas Workforce Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Texas School for the Blind National Federation of the Blind American Council of the Blind of Texas ADAPT Intellectual Disability Community Texas Workforce Commission Texas State Independent Living Council Coalition for the Deaf CapMetro Access UT Austin Trauma/Recovery Center DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic Working Group. The motion to add Vice Chair Franks to the Demographic Working Group was approved on Commissioner Hogan’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on an 8-0 vote. 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to add Commissioner Chang as alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on an 8-0 vote. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes. 2 The motion to approve the Recommendation regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes was made by Vice Chair Franks, seconded by Commissioner Vassallo. The motion to amend the Recommendation was made by Commissioner Vassallo, seconded by Commissioner Hogan. The amendment was to remove “suffering from” in the third paragraph and replace with the word “with.” The Recommendation was approved as amended on an 8-0 vote. Follow …
Annual Internal Review Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities July 2023-June 2024 Annual Report The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The committee is established to encourage, assist, and enable persons with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the City, achieve maximum personal independence, become gainfully employed, and use and enjoy fully all public and private facilities available within the community. The committee shall: (1) serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding problems affecting the persons with disabilities in the Austin area; (2) serve in an advisory and consultative capacity to the Human Resources Department and the city council to ensure effective compliance and enforcement of Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability) (3) recommend to the mayor, council members, and the city manager measures aimed at improving the ability of various city departments and contractors at providing service and employment opportunities for people with disabilities; (4) annually evaluate the City's efforts to implement Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability); (5) sponsor educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity, and understanding and sponsor meetings, institutes, forums, and courses of instruction to lead to clearer understanding and solution of the issues and concerns of people with disabilities; (6) assist the Human Resources Department in training city employees and contractors regarding persons with disabilities; the needs and concerns of (7) provide services and information to the mayor, city council, city manager and heads of all city departments and agencies to achieve the purposes of Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination against a Person with a Disability); (8) perform additional duties and functions as required by the city council. (9) The council encourages the committee to hold periodic joint meetings with The Commission on Aging. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Below is a detailed list of all presentations, recommendations and activities of this commission between July 2023 and June 2024. ● ● Presentation by the Public Works Department on the City’s transportation plan. Discussion on the problems of safety and non reliability of public transportation in Austin, and how it disproportionately affects people with disabilities who cannot drive due to their disability. August 2023: Meeting Canceled due to lack of quorum and Chair …
FOR APPROVAL: JIC FY26 Budget Engagement & Recommendation Process Meeting Date Method & Location FY25 Approved in August & FY26 Kickoff FY26 Kickoff Saturday 9/7 @10 am – 2 pm PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) Tentative District(s) All Notes Town Hall #1 Wednesday 10/2, @6 Town Hall #2 Town Hall #3 Town Hall #4 Town Hall #5 Wednesday 10/16 @6 Wednesday 10/23 @6 (regular JIC meeting date – special called meeting?) Wednesday 11/6 @6 Wednesday 11/20 @11 am – 1 pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center (5801 Ainez Drive, 78744) Virtual Northwest Recreation Center (2913 Northland Drive; 78757) Gus Garcia Recreation Center (1201 East Runberg Lane; 78753) Virtual Staff Briefings: September - January Tuesday, 12/10 @11 am – 1 pm Virtual Saturday 12/4 @10 am – 2 pm Saturday 2/1 @10 am – 2 pm PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) Tuesday, 5/13 @11 am – 1 pm Virtual Pre-Write Commissioner- Department Meeting Writing JIC Collaboration optional Writing JIC Collaboration optional Post-Write Commissioner- Department Meeting D2 D3 D5 D8 All D7 D10 D6 D4 D1 D9 All All All All All In Person sessions: Supervised Children’s Activities & Cake
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, June 14, 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. Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair 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 April 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Meyer. 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Working Group. Development Code changes. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land 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 email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. The motion to approve Chair Franks to represent the Committee at the April 2024 CAN Meeting was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals suffering from physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation 20240614-006 Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals with physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily properties …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, June 14, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, June 14, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, June 14, 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 Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Adrianne Hogan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Meyer. 1 Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on an 8-0 vote. 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Chair Meyer provided an update. Friday, June 14, 2024 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. Discussion was held. The following organizations were identified: Disability Advocacy Student Coalition at UT Austin Texas Workforce Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Texas School for the Blind National Federation of the Blind American Council of the Blind of Texas ADAPT Intellectual Disability Community Texas Workforce Commission Texas State Independent Living Council Coalition for the Deaf CapMetro Access UT Austin Trauma/Recovery Center DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic Working Group. The motion to add Vice Chair Franks to the Demographic Working Group was approved on Commissioner Hogan’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on an 8-0 vote. 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to add Commissioner Chang as alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on an 8-0 vote. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes. 2 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, June 14, 2024 The motion to approve the Recommendation regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes was made by Vice Chair Franks, seconded by Commissioner Vassallo. The motion to amend the Recommendation was …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, May 10, 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. Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan 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 April 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Meyer. 2. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the May 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. 4. Update membership and scope of the Demographic Working Group. 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 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. the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email Please call Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 974-3251.
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. The motion to approve Chair Franks to represent the Committee at the April 2024 CAN Meeting was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, April 12, 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. Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan 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 special called meeting on March 22, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Review of the goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. 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 email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 22, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a special called meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on March 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/08/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation for the City of Austin to conduct a point in time count to determine the number of people living with disabilities in Austin. 1 to approve Recommendation 20240322-002 was approved on The motion Commissioner Powell’s motion and Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo were absent. 3. Approve a Recommendation to create an online community participation and information sharing site. The motion to approve Recommendation 20240322-003 was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion and Commissioner Powell’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners hogan and Vassallo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation on the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Betsy Greenburg about zoning changes to group homes. Vice Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. without objection. 2
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES APRIL 12, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES March 22, 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. Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan 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 March 8, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation for the City of Austin to conduct a point in time count to determine the number of people living with disabilities in Austin. 3. Approve a Recommendation to create an online community participation and information sharing site. 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 email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 974-3251.
