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
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, September 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, September 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Commissioner Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang 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 August 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 08/09/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan’s path to adoption by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 1 The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department and Michelle Benavides, Preservation Plan Working Group member. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator, Human Resources Department, and Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Civil Rights, on how the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can collaborate with Human Resources on disability training and awareness. Presentations were made by David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator, Human Resources Department and Emi Johnson, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Civil Rights. 4. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Planning Department on Austin demographic data and discussion on how to collect disability data for future surveys. Presentation was made by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Planning Department. Items 5, 6 and 7 were acted on by one motion. 5. Discussion of Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. The motion to postpone this item to the next meeting was made by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Powell and approved on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. 6. Discussion of Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. The motion to postpone this item to the next meeting was made by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Powell and approved on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 7. Approve a commissioner to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the White Cane Day event to provide information about the Committee …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule 2nd Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 1. January 10, 2025 2. February 7, 2025 (Valentine’s Day on 14th) 3. March 7, 2025 (Spring Break on 14th) 4. April 11, 2025 5. May 9, 2025 6. June 13, 2025 7. July 11, 2025 8. August 8, 2025 9. September 12, 2025 10. October 10, 2025 11. November 14, 2025 12. December 12, 2025
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Neighborhood Services Unit Dana L Nielsen, LMSW Ana Montiel, MPH General Information Demographics of Self- Sufficiency Case Management Clients Follow a Case Through SSCM process Central Texas Food Bank Partnership Notary Services Household Items & Clothing Formula & Diapers Car Seat Events & Cribs Family Eldercare Fan Drive Partnership Health Screenings Information & Referrals Rent/Utility Assistance (based on funding availability) Primary Goal: Focus on work and income building to gain and maintain skills to increase income to above 125% Federal Poverty Level (determined via household size and income amount) Achieved through resume development, leads to job fairs and job listings, budgeting, access to additional food pantries, 31-day bus passes, and a chance to earn gift cards and industry specific tools as they continue to increase their income Households are required to actively communicate their needs, and provide copies of paystubs as they continue through the program to track income levels Households are enrolled for as long as it takes to keep their income above 125% FPL for 90 days or if they are no longer actively participating 12.70 6.35 11.11 11.11 12.7 46.03 25% of households had no income or government benefits 41% of households are on SNAP benefits 7% have SSI/SSDI/retirement income 44% are under employed 7% have a housing voucher 2024 FPIG Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 125% $18,825 $25,550 $32,275 $39,000 $45,725 $52,450 $59,175 $65,900 https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines • • • 381 households spoke with center social workers about the various services NSU provides 63 total households were enrolled in case management from January through August 46% of households are single individuals • Of the remaining 54% of households, 46% are single parents Data Collected from 1/1/2024 – 8/28/2024 Sarah (age 39) heard about the case management program when she came in for a food pantry appointment The household lives in the eastern crescent along I-35, and grew up in the Montopolis Neighborhood area Sarah was working at a local food pantry but was recently let go and is looking for something more stable Sarah (age 39) and James (age 39) are married and have 3 kids in the household (ages 17,15, and 14) and occasionally take care of one of their grandchildren (age 4) James is the only one working, making $16/hour at Dairy Queen Sarah is receiving …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: (20241011-005): 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: _____________________________________________
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 …
