Anti-Displacement Task ForceJuly 13, 2018

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Approved Minutes
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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 the Task Force. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Task Force members Limon-Viteritt and Praxis request that the Task Force place the discussion and possible action on McKalla Place as an agenda item for the August 3, 2018 meeting. 7. CODE NEXT Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT The Task Force discuss CodeNEXT and voted to have a special called meeting on Thursday July 19, 2018 to further discuss CodeNEXT. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:38 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, August 3, 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.