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Nov. 9, 2018

ADTF_AGENDA_20181109 original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting November 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Vacant CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Vacant Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 3, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on the PolicyLink Anti-Displacement Network B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report 9:35 – 11:55 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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Nov. 9, 2018

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Nov. 9, 2018

20181109-3B: Recommendation on ADTF Final Report original pdf

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1 of 1 ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION 20181109-3B Date: November 9, 2018 Subject: Task Force Recommendations Motioned By: Task Force Member Zuniga Seconded By: Co-Chair Jackmon Recommendation The Anti-Displacement Task Force recommends approval of their final recommendations and report to City Council (attached). Date of Approval: November 9, 2018 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation passed on Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Co-Chair Jackmon’s second, on a 11-0-0 vote. For: Co-Chairs Jackmon and Alvarez, Task Force Members Henneberger, Limon-Viteritt, Roa, Teich, Krieger, Wendler, Gonzales, Williams, and Zuniga. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Task Force Member Rimann, Garcia, Praxis, and Crawford-Lee. Attest: Co-Chair Jackmon and Co-Chair Alvarez RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIONNovember 2018 CITY OF AUSTIN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Transmittal Members of the Anti-Displacement Task Force Overview of the Report Our Charge Our Strategy Findings and Recommendations 1.Preserving and Expanding the Affordable Housing for Homeowners2.Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing for Renters3.Preserving and Growing Small Businesses and Cultural Assets4.Identifying Financing StrategiesA Note on the Task Force Charge of Addressing “Income and Asset Creation” Conclusion Minority Report Relating to the Potential Impact of Increasing the City’s Homestead Exemption 2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL November 16, 2018 Mayor and City Council: The members of the Austin Anti-Displacement Task Force present this report in response to your charge. Our report sets forth our recommendations for solutions to the epidemic of displacement of Austin’s low- and moderate-income residents and residents of color from our neighborhoods and their growing exclusion from our city. Displacement is creating greater racial, ethnic and economic segregation which in turn increases economic, social and educational inequality in our city. At the first public hearing of the task force Mayor Adler stated that there will not be only one, but instead many solutions found that are needed to fix the problem of displacement. We have discovered that the mayor is correct. The task force has adopted 107 recommendations for action. All these recommendations merit implementation. While they cannot all be immediately implemented. The city council needs to begin and should eventually address them all. Displacement presents the most serious threat that we as a city face today. Displacement hurts the most vulnerable: the elderly, people with disabilities and lower-income Austinites. Because of our city’s long history of segregation and institutionalized racism, displacement’s effect on people of color is most severe and unjust. No city is great without economic and …

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Nov. 9, 2018

2018.11.09_ADTF_Draft_Minutes original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting November 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Vacant CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Co-Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Vacant Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 3, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on the PolicyLink Anti-Displacement Network B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report 9:35 – 11:55 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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Oct. 23, 2018

Community Interest Announcement original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Community Interest Announcement Community Forum October 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM Widen Elementary School Cafeteria 5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744A quorum of Task Force members may be present. No action will be taken. Board Liaison Matthew Ramirez 512-974-3196 ¿Preocupado por la gentrificación y el desplazamiento? Venga a escuchar las recomendaciones preliminares de la Fuerza de Tareas contra el Desplazamiento de la Ciudad de Austin Recomendaciones Preliminares del Grupo de Trabajo Contra el Desplazamiento 23 de Octubre de 2018 6 pm - 7:30 pm Si está preocupado por el desplazamiento y la gentrificación, y desea preservar las cosas que valoramos en Austin, lo invitamos a participar en un foro comunitario con el Grupo de trabajo de lucha contra el desplazamiento designado por el Consejo de la ciudad de Austin, para analizar recomendaciones para: • Estrategias de financiamiento; • Oportunidades para aumentar la vivienda asequible para los propietarios de viviendas; • Métodos para aumentar la vivienda asequible para inquilinos; y, • Formas de preservar las pequeñas empresas y los bienes culturales. Los proyectos de recomendaciones están disponibles para su revisión en el sitio web de Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: www.austintexas.gov/housing. UBICACIÓN DEL FORO Widen Elementary 5605 Nuckols Crossing Austin 78744 Se prestarán servicios de traducción Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el NHCD llamando al 512-974-3100, o por correo electrónico a NHCD@ausintexas.gov Concerned About Gentrification and Displacement? Come Hear Draft Recommendations of the City of Austin’s Anti-Displacement Task Force ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FORUM October 23, 2018 6 pm - 7:30 pm If you are concerned about displacement and gentrification—and want to preserve the things we value in Austin—you are invited for a Community Forum with the Austin City Council-appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force, to discuss recommendations for • Financing strategies; • Opportunities to increase affordable housing for homeowners; • Methods to increase affordable housing for renters; and, • Ways to preserve small businesses and cultural assets. The draft recommendations are available for review at the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development website: www.austintexas.gov/housing. LOCATION OF FORUM Widen Elementary 5605 Nuckols Crossing Austin 78744 Translation Services will be provided For more information, contact the NHCD by calling 512-974-3100, or by email at NHCD@ausintexas.gov

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Aug. 3, 2018

ADTF_AGENDA_20180803 original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion of small businesses and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department staff) B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report C. Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT 9:35 – 9:50 9:50-10:25 10:25-10:40 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action on McKalla Place 10:40-10:55 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10:55- 11:00 ADJOURNMENT 11:00 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, September 14, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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Aug. 3, 2018

2018.08.03_ADTF_Minutes APPROVED original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, August 3, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Vice Chair Jackmon called the meeting to order at 9:09 am with 10 members present. Members in Attendance: John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Shoshana Krieger Diana Zuniga Yvette Crawford-Lee Members Absent: J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia Raul Alvarez Juliana Gonzales Solveij Rosa Praxis Sharon Mays City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Mandy De Mayo Erica Leak 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Stewart Hersh spoke about CodeNEXT. Fred McGhee spoke about CodeNEXT and McKalla place. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2018 and July 19, 2018 meeting minutes On Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Teich’s second, the Task Force unanimously approved the July 13, 2018. On Task Force Member Teich’s motion, Task Force Member Crawford-Lee’s second, the Task Force unanimously approved the July 19, 2018 meeting minutes. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion of small businesses and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department staff) Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department, presented. B. Discussion and possible action on final recommendations and report The Task Force discussed their final recommendations and report. C. Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT The Task Force discussed CodeNEXT. 3. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on McKalla Place On Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Kreiger’s second, the Task Force unanimously recommended that the City Council continue with its priority on affordable housing and go through a formal RFP process for the McKalla Place property to maximize the use of city owned land for public benefit with affordable housing as a priority. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:18 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, September 14, 2018, 9:00 am, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with …

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Aug. 3, 2018

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20180803-4A: ADTF Recommendation original pdf

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1 of 1 ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION 20180803-4A Date: August 3, 2018 Subject: McKalla Place property Motioned By: Task Force Member Zuniga Seconded By: Task Force Member Krieger Recommendation The Anti-Displacement Task Force recommends that the City Council should continue with its priority on affordable housing and go through a formal RFP process for the McKalla Place property to maximize the use the city owned land for public benefit with affordable housing as a priority Date of Approval: August 3, 2018 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation passed on Task Force Member Zuniga’s motion, Task Force Member Krieger’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote. For: Vice-Chair Jackmon, Task Force Members Henneberger, Limon-Viteritt, Roa, Teich, Krieger, Wendler, Crawford-Lee, and Zuniga. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Chair Alvarez and Task Force Members Rimann, Mays, Garcia, Praxis, Williams, and Gonzales. Attest: Vice-Chair Jackmon

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July 19, 2018

ADTF_AGENDA_20180719 original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:30 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 9:30 – 9:45 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT 9:45-11:30 ADJOURNMENT 11:30 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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July 19, 2018

2018.07.19_ADTF_Draft_Minutes_APPROVED original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:37 am with 12 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Diana Zuniga Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia Shoshana Krieger Sharon Mays Yvette Crawford-Lee City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. David King spoke about CodeNEXT. Elisa Randon Montoya spoke about changes in her east Austin neighborhood. Francis Acuna spoke about the Imagine Ausitn Speaker Series. Cynthia Vasquez spoke about her family living in East side Austin neighborhood. 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT The Task Force discussed CodeNEXT. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:06 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, July 6, 2018, 9:00 am, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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July 13, 2018

ADTF_AGENDA_20180713 original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups:  Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners  Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters  Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets  Financing Strategies 9:35 – 10:10 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report 10:10 – 10:20 10:20-10:40 10:40-10:45 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion of Community Forum 10:45-10:55 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10:55- 11:00 7. CODE NEXT Discussion and possible action on Code Next 11:00-12:00 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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July 13, 2018

2018.07.13_ADTF_Draft_Minutes_APPROVED original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:09 am with 14 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Shoshana Krieger Diana Zuniga Yvette Crawford-Lee Sharon Mays Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Mandy De Mayo Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Susan Spataro spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. Monica Guzman spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. David King spoke about and using public land for affordable housing. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes On Task Force Member Teich’s motion, Task Force Member Praxis’ second, the Task Force unanimously approved the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes with Chair Alvarez abstaining. 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups:  Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners Chair Alvarez updated the Task Force.  Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters Task Force Member Williams updated the Task Force.  Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets Vice Chair Jackmon updated the Task Force.  Financing Strategies Task Force Member Wendler updated the Task Force. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) Lauren Avioli, NHCD, presented. B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) This item was not taken up. C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report Chair Alvarez briefed the Task Force. 5. OLD BUSINESS Community Listening Forum Update (NHCD Staff) Matthew Ramirez, NHCD, updated …

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Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance ImplementationAnti-Displacement Task ForceJuly 13, 2018Neighborhood Housing & Community Development Department Overview▪Background & ordinances in other cities▪Overview of Austin’s ordinance▪How many times has the ordinance been used?▪What does implementation look like?▪Next steps: financial assistance & offenses reassessment▪Feedback & evaluation2 What is the Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Program? Why do we need it?▪Redevelopment of several multifamily properties & mobile home parks has resulted in tenant displacement over the last several years▪Displacement can have destabilizing effects on the most vulnerable in our city, including elderly, low-income, or disabled households▪City policy can provide clear and equitably applied expectations for developers with the goal of mitigating the negative impacts of displacement on our most vulnerable residents▪Other cities have notificationand financial relocation assistance requirements that are triggered under certain circumstances when a property owner wants to make changes to a multifamily or mobile home property that will result in displacement of current tenants3 Ordinances in other cities▪From a survey of 21 programs across the country:▪Typical characteristics for multifamily programs: ▪Typically, property owners/landlords pay costs of relocation ▪Financial assistance is often tied to income-eligibility with additional assistance for elderly, disabled, or family households▪Amounts are often calculated using city fair market rents (California) or average relocation costs▪Amounts range from $390 to $10,300 depending on furnishings, income, and length of tenancy▪Applicability ranges from projects receiving City funding to any demolition, alteration, or rehab that causes displacement to land use/condo conversions▪Permits or licenses are held to enforce requirements▪Notice periods range from 60 days to 1 year▪Typical characteristics for mobile home programs:▪Government entities (mobile home relocation trust funds) often pay relocation costs▪Financial assistance amounts range from $1,250 to $12,000 or actual relocation expenses▪Notice periods range from 90 days to 1 year4 Ordinances in other cities▪Helpful elements found in other cities:▪For multifamily:▪Just-cause eviction protections▪City-wide fair market rent information▪For mobile homes:▪State-run mobile home trust funds5 Austin’s Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance▪Provides notification to residents of multifamily and mobile home park developments slated for closure due to redevelopment; allows for financial relocation assistance to be provided to income-eligible residents▪Notice of intent period: 120 days for multifamily; 270 days for mobile home residents▪Applies to multifamily properties or mobile home parks of 5 or more households▪Triggered by development permit applications:▪For multifamily properties:▪Demolition Permits▪Commercial Building Permits that authorize demolition▪For mobile home parks:▪Zoning Applications▪Site Plan Applications6 How many times has the ordinance triggered notification?▪3Multifamily Properties, totaling approximately 90 households▪1 Mobile …

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June 4, 2018

ADTF_AGENDA_20180302_Special Called Meeting original pdf

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ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting June 4, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Jonathan Davis CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. 1. Community Forum Discussion of recommendations on preserving and expanding affordable housing for owners and renters, preserving and supporting small businesses and cultural assets, and financing strategies for these recommendations. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday July 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 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 before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.

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June 4, 2018

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JUNE 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pm ANTI-DISPLACEMENT COMMUNITY LISTENING FORUMWe need your feedback on how to preserve the things we value in Austin as we work to combat displacement. Join us at the second Community Forum for the Austin City Council appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force where you can share your thoughts on how displacement of homeowners, renters, small businesses and cultural assets is impacting Austin. Help us identify methods to stop the displacement of the people and things that make Austin a great place to live. CONCERNED ABOUT GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT? SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH US!TLOCATION OF FORUM Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Bus Routes: 10, 142, 325 June 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Interpretation services, supervised children's activities will be provided. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.All times are estimated. Please arrive at your stop 5 to 10 minutes early. JUNIO 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pmGRUPO DE DE SPLAZADOS DEL FORO COMUNITARIO Necesitamos su opinión sobre cómo preservar las cosas que valoramos en Austin mientras trabajamos para combatir el desplazamiento. Únase a nosotros en el segundo Foro de la Comunidad para el Grupo de Trabajo contra el Desplazamiento designado por el Concejo Municipal de Austin, donde puede compartir sus ideas sobre cómo el desplazamiento de propietarios de viviendas, inquilinos, pequeñas empresas y bienes culturales está afectando a Austin. Ayúdenos identificar métodos para detener el desplazamiento de personas y cosas que hacen de Austin un excelente lugar para vivir. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.UBICACIÓN DEL FORO Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Ruta de Autobús: 10, 142, 325 Junio 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Se proporcionarán servicios de traducción, supervisadas para niños. PREOCUPADO POR LA GENTRIFICACION Y EL DESPLAZAMIENTO? COMPARTE US IDEAS CON NOSOTROS! Todos los tiempos son estimados. Llegue a su parada 5 o 10 minutos antes.

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