Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission - Nov. 15, 2022
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission - Hybrid Meeting: Virtual via WebEx & In-Person at the PDC in Room #1215 on 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, 78752
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15th, 2022 at 6:00pm PERMTTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) RM #1215 6301 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TX 78752 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (November 14th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Monday, November 14th, 2022. Please telephone call & leave a voicemail at (512) 978-1797 or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). BOARD MEMBERS: District Kirk Yoshida (Chair) Commissioner District Commissioner Azra Siddiqi Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Fang Fang VACANT VACANT 9 10 Salimah Shamsuddin Meena Mutyala Mayor Hanna Huang At-Large Pramod Patil At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Vincent Cobalis At-Large Pooja Sethi (Resigned) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL ABSENT: PRESENT: 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 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on both August 16th and September 20th, 2022. STAFF PRESENTATION Houmma Garba – Communications & Public Information Office (CPIO), Updates on the Language Access Program David Nicks & Laura Esparza – Parks & Recreation Department (PARD), AARC Phase Two Updates DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on confirming the Commission’s regular meetings for the 2023 calendar year. Discussion and possible action about chair leadership starting January 2023. Inquiring about commissioner capacity to lead after Kirk & Vince step down due to term …
Asian American Resource Center Phase II Schematic Design Presentation November 15, 2022 Project Team City of Austin Asian American Resource Center Public Works, Park & Recreation Dept., Captial Contracting Office Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan Kevin Johnson George Maldonado Christina Bies Laura Esparza David Nicks Jonathon Van Leila Grace Pandy Fabian Duran Tony Vo Emily Lee Michael Miyasaki Van Doan Flintco Construction Management Rich Maynard Gary Miller Sudheer Alluru Trahan Architects Trey Trahan Kevin Thomas David Sweere Vincent Lai SE33 Civil Engineer Collaborative Engineering Group MEPFP Engineer Datum Engineers Structural Engineer Asakura Robinson Landscape Architect Schuler Shook Theater Planning Threshold Acoustics Acoustics & AV Jensen Hughes Code Consultant Tillotson Design Associates Lighting Consultant N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 2 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Project Introduction & Goals N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 3 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER AARC Guiding Principles & Values MISSION STATEMENT The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community Collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational, and health wellness programs and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse Solidarity - Recognizing our interconnectedness with ourselves and other communities of color. communities are supported and connected. VALUES Diversity - Acknowledging our cultures and histories. Peace - Creating space for healing and unity. Collaboration - Building relationships and co-creating. Intergenerational - Connecting through stories. N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 4 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Conceptual Design PROJECT DESIGN GUIDELINES Grandeur - Grand Gestures to the Landscape, Entry, + Public Areas Iconic - Prominence as the Campus’s recognizable Building + AARC Identity Flow - Connection Between Spaces, People and Landscape Transparency - Visible and physical connections between Interior to Exterior Spaces Tex-Asian (Interconnectedness) - Intersection of Asian + Local Influences Harmony with Nature - Commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Improve people’s well-being and make life more enjoyable. N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 5 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Precedent Images These images are a collection of precedent images collected by AARC staff as part of a design …
Language Access Program Update Communications and Public Information Office Community Engagement Division Asian American Quality of Life Commission November 15th, 2022 Houmma Garba, COA Language Access Program Responsibilities Guidance and Technical Assistance to Departments Staff Training Presentations and Community Outreach Language Access Plans and Templates Interpretation and Translation Services Contract Management Language Access Basic Training Staff Training Community Interpreting Training Departmental Language Access Single Point of Contact Quarterly Meeting Language Access Center FY’22 Main Accomplishments COA General Translation Style Guide Language Access Services Administrative Bulletin iSpeak Austin Educational and Outreach Campaign FY’22 Language Access Services Expenditures Department Amount Spent Department Amount Spent APH $568,883.38 MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE PARD POLICE AUSTIN ENERGY HOUSING AND PLANNING MUNICIPAL COURT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WATERSHED TRANSPORTATION AUSTIN CODE LIBRARY HUMAN RESOURCE $83,838.57 $69,124.47 $65,523.31 $57,129.52 $43,647.72 $30,627.30 $19,801.59 $11,757.46 $9,830.10 $7,899.19 $5,842.77 $5,227.09 $3,160 FINANCE SERVICES COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AVIATION AUSTIN WATER FIRE AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY CONVENTION CENTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES $2,038.98 $1,431.50 $1,277.11 $378.05 $319 $116 $116 $13.02 TOTAL $988,252.13 Expenditures per service $45,332.50 $346,409.91 $559,456.37 Interpretation services Translation services ASL FY’23 Goals to departments program Add a new FTE person to the program and increase our support Add a new VISTA member for the Community Safety Connector Continue with Education and Outreach in the community Continue with Staff training Relaunch the City’s Community Interpreting Training for bilingual staff Contact Information Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant _ Language Access Program Manager Houmma.garba@austintexas.gov or 512.974.6004 Marion Sanchez, Community Outreach and Engagement Division Manager Marion.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512.974.2955
