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Recommendation 20240614-006: Safety Concerns following Land Development Code Changes — original pdf
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 …
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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 …
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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.
Draft Meeting Minutes for April 12, 2024 — original pdf
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, …
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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 …
Draft Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2024 — original pdf
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
Item #2 Presentation Equity Based Preservation Plan - Planning Department — original pdf
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 …
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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 …
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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.
Draft Meeting Minutes for March 8, 2024 — original pdf
1. 2. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 8, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, March 8, 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 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on January 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 01/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meyer’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Ramírez and Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing given by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. The presentation was made by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist; and Leslie Boyd, Acting Public Health Program Manager II; of the Housing Department, on the Community Needs Assessment and the Fiscal Year 24-29 Consolidated Plan. The presentation was made by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, of the Housing Department. Commissioner Salazar requested point in time statistics for Austinites who experience a disability and data on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loan contracts via City of Austin Housing that carried fees or paybacks for decedents’ estates. Presentation by Vice Chair Meyer on updates from the January 11, 2024, Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Vice Chair Meyer provided an update. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. Budget recommendations were identified as a priority as well as a need to schedule a special called meeting to meet the Budget Office deadline. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Postponed. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Postponed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None discussed. Vice Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. without objection. …
Draft Recommendation 20240322-002 — original pdf
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number 20240322-002 Approve a point-in-time count for people with disabilities in Austin WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is authorized by Austin City Code 2-1-108 to serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding problems affecting the persons with disabilities in the Austin area; WHEREAS, the Committee serves in an advisory and consultative capacity to the Human Resources Department and the city council to ensure effective compliance and enforcement of Chapters 5-6 (Discrimination against a person with a disability); WHEREAS, the Committee has tried to get a proper count of Austinites with disabilities and has found that no city has tracked Austinites with disabilities. WHEREAS, a point-in-time count is necessary to provide information to the mayor, city council, city manager, and heads of all city departments and agencies to achieve the purposes of Chapters 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability); We recommend a point- in-time count be done at the earliest time possible, and that the proper funds to achieve this be researched and set aside to achieve this goal in a most expedient manner possible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities support of a point-in-time count the City Council review, support, and take action to approve a point-in-time count. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, 4-3 vote with names of those voting no listed) Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Draft Recommendation 20240322-003 — original pdf
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number 20240322-003 Electronic Community Participation and Information Sharing Whereas: To be effective AMCPD requires a coordinated way to get information to people with disabilities in the Austin community. Whereas: Austin has a large but fragmented web of services for various populations within the disability community making it impossible for the AMCPD to collaborate effectively with the population we serve. Whereas: The AMCPD tried to use personal channels to disseminate an important survey about experiences of transportation and safety, but this resulted in only three responses. Whereas: Due to lack of opportunities in education, transportation, and a centralized information point, people with disabilities are not currently able to participate or self-advocate in city processes affecting them in any meaningful way. Now Therefore Be It Resolved the city will update the AMCPD web page to include the following. First a section to highlight ways people with disabilities can participate at the city level. This could include up to date important information, links to surveys, and items of interest relating to city community activities, policy changes, and opportunities to participate in various open comment periods that have an impact on the experience of citizens with disabilities in the Austin community. Second, an opportunity for Austinites with disabilities to enter their email information and the subsequent creation of an email list that can be used by the AMCPD Chair or Vice Chair to communicate important information and opportunities for participation within the Austin community. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, 4-3 vote with names of those voting no listed) Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
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Recommendation 20240322-002 Approve a Point-in-Time Count for People with Disabilities in Austin — original pdf
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number 20240322-002 Approve a point-in-time count for people with disabilities in Austin WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is authorized by Austin City Code 2-1-108 to serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding problems affecting the persons with disabilities in the Austin area; WHEREAS, the Committee serves in an advisory and consultative capacity to the Human Resources Department and the city council to ensure effective compliance and enforcement of Chapters 5-6 (Discrimination against a person with a disability); WHEREAS, the Committee has tried to get a proper count of Austinites with disabilities and has found that no city has tracked Austinites with disabilities. WHEREAS, a point-in-time count is necessary to provide information to the mayor, city council, city manager, and heads of all city departments and agencies to achieve the purposes of Chapters 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability); We recommend a point- in-time count be done at the earliest time possible, and that the proper funds to achieve this be researched and set aside to achieve this goal in a most expedient manner possible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities support of a point-in-time count the City Council review, support, and take action to approve a point-in-time count. Date of Approval: March 22, 2024 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote For: Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Chang, Fetonte, Powell, Ramírez and Salazar Absent: Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo Attest: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair
Recommendation 20240322-003 Electronic Community Participation and Information Sharing — original pdf
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number 20240322-003 Electronic Community Participation and Information Sharing Whereas: To be effective AMCPD requires a coordinated way to get information to people with disabilities in the Austin community. Whereas: Austin has a large but fragmented web of services for various populations within the disability community making it impossible for the AMCPD to collaborate effectively with the population we serve. Whereas: The AMCPD tried to use personal channels to disseminate an important survey about experiences of transportation and safety, but this resulted in only three responses. Whereas: Due to lack of opportunities in education, transportation, and a centralized information point, people with disabilities are not currently able to participate or self-advocate in city processes affecting them in any meaningful way. Now Therefore Be It Resolved the city will update the AMCPD web page to include the following. First a section to highlight ways people with disabilities can participate at the city level. This could include up to date important information, links to surveys, and items of interest relating to city community activities, policy changes, and opportunities to participate in various open comment periods that have an impact on the experience of citizens with disabilities in the Austin community. Second, an opportunity for Austinites with disabilities to enter their email information and the subsequent creation of an email list that can be used by the AMCPD Chair or Vice Chair to communicate important information and opportunities for participation within the Austin community. Date of Approval: March 22, 2024 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote For: Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Chang, Fetonte, Powell, Ramírez and Salazar Absent: Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo Attest: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, March 22, 2024 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, March 22, 2024 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. The minutes were approved at the April 12, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. 2 3
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, March 8, 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 Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Donna Betts 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 January 12, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing given by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist; and Leslie Boyd, Acting Public Health Program Manager II; of the Housing Department, on the Community Needs Assessment and the Fiscal Year 24-29 Consolidated Plan. Presentation by Vice Chair Meyer on updates from the January 11, 2024, Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Review of 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. 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. …
Draft Meeting Minutes January 12, 2024 — original pdf
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Elisabeth Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 8, 2023, regular meeting. The minutes from the meeting of (12/08/2023) were approved on Salazar’s motion, and Hogan’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Introduction and welcome to Christi Vitela, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities new staff liaison beginning March 2024. An introduction was made by Christi Vitela. 1 Draft DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and updates on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6, 2023, meeting. (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion was not held. Request for Item #3 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion and updates from the COTA Disability Access Taskforce liaison. (Donna Betts). Discussion was not held. Request for Item #4 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion to determine ad hoc committees based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. Request for Item #5 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to establish a working group to review an amended census for people with new physical or mental challenges and people who are experiencing lifelong physical or mental challenges. Discussion was held. The motion to create a Demographic Working Group to find and encapsulate the amount of Austinites with Disabilities that get serviced or need services was approved on Salazar’s motion, and Powell’s second on a (6-0) vote. Adrianne Hogan, Jennifer Powell, and Lira Ramirez volunteered to join the established Demographic Working Group. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Standing updates from the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) liaison Vice Chair Meyer. Discussion with action on results of virtual townhall meetings. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan …