ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 01.30.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 30th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a SPECIAL meeting on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 30TH, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center Rooms #1401 and 1402 (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:15 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Lily Trieu Sabrina Sha Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Padmini Jambulapati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Satyajeet Dodia Commissioners Absent: Kuo Yang Mohsin Lari Anna Lan Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 01.30.2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 16th, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting on 01/16/2024 were approved on COMMISSIONER PIERRE NGUYEN’s motion, COMMISSIONER LILY TRIEU’s second on a 10-0 vote. (Absent: Commissioners Kuo Yang, Anna Lan, and Mohsin Lari) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of impacts and feedback from community on 2023 Texas Senate Bill (SB) 17 “Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.” COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG gives an overview of what is happening at The University of Texas in response to SB17; COMMISSIONER LILY TRIEU shares she is wondering if it is impacting any of the ACC cultural centers as it appears that students are being impacted financially. COMMISSIONER HUANG shares that the change at the university happened very suddenly. COMMISSIONER SABRINA SHA shares that there is also a lack of space for students to gather at the university. COMMISSIONER HUANG asks if the Commission can identify any budget recommendations that could support the students. COMMISSIONER TRIEU mentions that alumni are concerned that the graduation party hosted by student groups will not occur and so alumni are reaching out to the previous DEI office at UT to identify the financial cost of the party. COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN shares that building fees for hosting should also be considered in the financial cost. COMMISSIONER PIERRE NGUYEN mentions that other state public universities (like Texas state) may also be impacted. Discussion on updates regarding city executive leadership …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 16th, 2024 at 6:00pm (CST) CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISISONS RM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation via WebEx. 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 (January 15th 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 Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm- noon on Monday, January 15th, 2024. Please telephone call & leave a voicemail at (512) 974- 8045 or email alejandra.mireles@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 Commissioner District Commissioner VACANT Seonhye “Sonny” Sin 9 10 Sabrina Sha Satyajeet Dodia Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder Fang Fang Anna Lan Mohsin Lari Mayor Hanna Huang (Chair) At-Large Padmini Jambulapati At-Large Pierre Nguyen At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER MEETING AGENDA 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. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, from the Hope Clinic. Discussion on updates regarding city executive leadership vacancies and hiring of those positions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action for scheduling a strategic Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission planning meeting(s) in the beginning of 2024. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution Condemning Hate & Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Budget Workgroup (Commissioners Sarah …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240116-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: Subject: January 16, 2024 Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Motioned by: Commissioner Mohsin Lari Seconded By: Commissioner Pierre Nguyen ---- RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; 1 of 3 WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate against Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in all its forms in order to foster a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS that the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin City Council is called upon to direct City staff in executing a coordinated public awareness campaign that combats acts …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 16th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 16TH, 2025, at the Boards and Commission Rooms #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:03 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Anna Lan Fang Fang Satyajeet Dodia Lily Trieu Mohsin Lari Sabrina Sha Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Padmini Jambulapati Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk 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. 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 1. Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (ADPIAC shared with Commission the organization’s experience since Senate Bill (SB) 17 was passed. The ADPIAC shared that they have been cut out of all resources without notice and they are reaching out to any organization, for support. The ADPIAC also gave background information on the work the organization does at The University of Texas at Austin. They put the only graduation event for Asian American students, provide leadership training; and offer Asian friendly services for the city. ADPIAC said that they are asking for any funds outside of campus to supplement what the organization has lost because of SB17. COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG shared with the Commission what SB17 generally does and that it became effective over the winter break. The Commission kindly asked the ADPIAC to return to another meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023, were approved on COMMISSIONER PIERRE NGUYEN motion, COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN’s second on a 14 – 0 unanimous vote. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, Director from the Hope Clinic. Jodi Schrobilgen shares the vision for Hope Clinic, to end barriers and to serve immigrants, regardless of financial services. …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION DECEMBER 20th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION DECEMBER 20th, 2022 at 6:00pm CITY HALL – BOARDS & COMMISISONS RM #1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 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 (December 19th 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, December 19th, 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 Anna Lan Mohsin Lari 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 VACANT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION DECEMBER 20th, 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. WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Welcome and introductions for new commissioners, Anna Lan and Mohsin Lari. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on November 15th, 2022. STAFF PRESENTATION Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Planning Process Presentation: Warner Cook, Erica Leak, Stevie Greathouse - Housing & Planning 3. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on expiring terms and reappointing at-large members. Discussion and possible action on sending representative to the JOINT RETREAT on QoL Studies hosted by the JIC and the Equity Office on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, from …
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
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 2022 at 6:00pm Permitting & Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 RM #1401 SPECIAL CALLED 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 (October 24th 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, October 24th, 2022. Please telephone call 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action about chair leadership starting January 2023. Inquiring about commissioner capacity to lead after Kirk & Vince step down from term limits. Discussion and possible action on creating a budget workgroup, designating members, outlining responsibilities, timeline, and authorizing members to speak on behalf of the Joint Inclusion Committee on matters pertaining to their assignment. Discussion & possible action on the City Clerk’s Q&A Session with Equity Office & …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18th, 2022 at 6:00pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 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 (October 17th 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, October 17th, 2022. Please telephone call 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18th, 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 BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Language Access Program Update from CPIO – Houmma Garba Discussion and possible action about chair leadership starting January 2023. Inquiring about commissioner capacity to lead after Kirk & Vince step down from term limits. 3. ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA Discussion and possible action on creating a budget workgroup, designating members, outlining responsibilities, timeline, and authorizing members to speak on behalf of the Joint Inclusion Committee on matters pertaining …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION September 20, 2022 at 6:00pm Austin City Hall Boards & Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX Regular Commission Meeting 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 (September 19th 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, September 19th, 2022. Please telephone call 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 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL 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 August 16th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project – Laura Esparza & David Nicks Staff Presentation from the ATX Walk Bike Roll project team (ATXWBR) on the joint effort between the Public Works Department (PWD) and Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to update Austin's sidewalk, urban trails, bicycle plans; and guide the direction of City Council's Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) by Craig McColloch & Katie Wettick DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to authorize commissioners to speak on behalf …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 16th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION August 16th, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards & Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX Regular Commission Meeting 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 (August 15h 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, August 15th, 2022. Please telephone call 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 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 16th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL 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 July 19th, June 2st1 & April 19th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Presentation from the Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Department on the City of Austin’s 2022 Disparity Study - by Public Information Specialist Senior Eddie Bynog & Executive Director Edward Campos and/or Assistant Executive Director Tamela Saldana – August 2022 Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project – Laura Esparza DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. CapMetro Presentation on Fare Capping & Equifare Transit Equity Programs w/ Grace Nguyen and Edna Parra – August 2022 Discussion of FY22-23 …
AARC Workgroup Notes 7/12/2022 - noon Attendees: Laura Espinoza; COA/PARD Tony Vo;: COA/PARD/AARC Bianca Galvan: COA/PARD/AARC David NickS; COA/PUBLIC WORKS Schiller Liao: NAAO Debasree Das Gupta: NAAO Thuy Nguyen; Community -AISD Vince Cobalis: AAQOL/ Workgroup Lead 1. Update on AARC Phase II Plan * Survey – completed – See analysis link on AARC newsletter. * Timeline We’re currently in the design phase of the project. There will be a community engagement information session sometime in Oct or Nov * Funding There is not enough funding currently, anticipating a shortfall of $20-25 million 2024 Bond is a potential (Laura said council passed a resolution supporting the completion of cultural center projects) Potential for a capital fundraising campaign Private donors/fundraising needed * Coordination with Watershed Protection David Nicks should have an update for next time (7/12) 2. AARC Staffing and hiring status Interviews for Culture & Arts Education Supervisor occurs on Monday 7/18/22 Interviews for Marketing Representative A occurs on Tuesday 7/19/22 Administrative Specialist position closes on 7/13/22 Currently looking for Temps (Event Worker + Cultural Arts Leader) 3. Senior Meals/Transportation update Minimal complaints about Meals on Wheels aside from blandness; Seniors encouraged to bring own seasoning AARC Freezer is not working properly. Work Order submitted. In the meantime, MoW will delivery daily rather than weekly. 4. Summer Youth program TCTA (Totally Cool, Totally Art) 2nd summer camp session started this week. A handful of Asian American kids are participating. Program goes until August 4 5. Any specific efforts to address heat issues (hours of operation). AARC Designated as a Cooling Station during regular business hours. Closes evening hours location is Gus Garcia. Comprehensive list of cooling station shared via email. * Translated Emergency Alerts 6. NAAO Wall 7. Budget Annual update 4. Budget status * 2021-22 CYE - purchases/future actions – * Schiller working with a new vendor - Can’t purchase auditorium chairs: Not enough storage for ballroom chairs _ Orders placed for technology upgrade, including Technology equipment – - Display case lighting * 2022-23 proposed budge - update At this point, only option is Commission recommendations to Council - ballroom dividers s/b CIP, but still request - staffing? * did not DISCUSS MAJOR PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS (July 2021 - June 2022) * Any new goals and focus in the coming year. * Connect with AARC mission and goals (Tony- please bring if you have it) * As required, Document submitted …
Potential Fare Programs Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission | July, 2022 Agency Core Values INNOVATION EQUITY SUSTAINABILITY TRANSPARENCY SAFETY 2 Agenda • Fare Strategy Review • Potential Fare Programs powered by Amp • Fare Capping • Equifare • Title VI Analysis • Community Engagement • Next Steps 3 Fare Strategy Review Addresses transit affordability and other population needs (i.e., low income and per Title VI, race, color, etc.) Incorporates alternative fare structures (e.g., capped fares for all riders) Supports equity in future fare adjustments in alignment with Project Connect Integrated Financial Model Equity CapMetro Fare Strategy Technology Encourages increased ridership while maintaining sustainable revenue stream Maintains and creates programs for various demographics (e.g., senior citizens, military, employer- sponsored, ILAs) Encourages contactless payments, other innovations and integrations 4 CapMetro wants to make our fares more equitable. We know that our customers pay for their transit passes one trip at a time instead of taking advantage of the savings that come with day or monthly passes. Proposed Fare Programs powered by Amp Fare Capping Equifare Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. An additional discounted fare category for income-eligible customers 5 What is Fare Capping? Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. Fare capping makes sure that customers: • Never pay more than the total cost of a Day Pass in a calendar day • Never pay more than the total cost of a monthly pass in a calendar month 6 Fare Capping – Daily Cap When you pay for 2 single rides in one day, you earn a Daily Cap and ride free the rest of the day. Your daily spending is capped at $2.50 total! 7 Fare Capping - Monthly Cap When you pay for 33 single rides in a calendar month, you earn a Monthly Cap, and ride free the rest of the month. • Your monthly spending is capped at $41.25 total! • Monthly Cap • 33 Paid Rides • 17 Days of Riding • Benefit: ride free up to 14 days per calendar month 8 How to Get Fare Capping: Amp • Get Amp, by physical card or CapMetro App • Load money to your account - this is called stored value! • Tap your card or scan your app to pay from your …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview 2022 Disparity Study Edward Campos, Director Tamela Saldana, Ph.D., Assistant Director Objectives Background Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Key Findings Study Recommendations Next Steps City of Austin | SMBR 2 Background • Jan. 2020 – Colette Holt & Associates (CHA) was contracted to conduct the 2022 Disparity Study • Spring 2020 – Two virtual Public Kick-off webinars were held • Spring 2020 – Launched disparity study website and e-mail account City of Austin | SMBR 3 Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives • Complies with constitutional mandate to regularly review evidence supporting race- and gender-based programs • Provides a legal defense if the programs are challenged • Develops accurate data for annual and contract goal setting • Gathers feedback for program improvements City of Austin | SMBR 4 Quantitative Analysis • Study analyzed FYs 2013-2018 contracts $50,000 or greater ▪ Final Contract Data File 1,002 prime contracts totaling $826,453,073.73 842 subcontracts totaling $249,783,337.28 • Geographic market ▪ 19 counties with Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas captured 82.9% of the Final Contract Data File • Product market ▪ 204 NAICS codes in Final Contract Data File City of Austin | SMBR 5 Study Contract Data Contract Type Total Contracts Prime Contracts Subcontracts TOTAL 1,002 842 1,844 Share of Total Contracts 54.3% 45.7% 100.0% Final Contract Data File Net Dollar Value Business Type Total Contract Dollars Prime Contracts $826,453,073.73 $249,783,337.28 Subcontracts Share of Total Contract Dollars 76.8% 23.2% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 6 City’s Utilization of M/WBEs • MBEs: 9.6% ▪ Blacks: 1.7% ▪ Hispanics: 5.8% ▪ Asians: 2.0% ▪ Native Americans: 0.1% • White Women: 6.8% • M/WBEs: 16.4% • Non-M/WBEs: 83.6% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 7 Weighted Availability Black Hispanic Weighted Availability for City Contracts Asian MBE MBE/WBE Native American 0.4% White Women 6.5% Non- MBE/WBE 85.6% Total 100.0% 1.5% 4.7% 1.4% 8.0% 14.4% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 8 Disparity Ratios Black 118.0% Disparity Ratios by Demographic Group White Hispanic Women 104.4% Native American 20.0%‡ 119.5% 142.5% Asian MBE 122.1% MBE/WBE 112.7% Non- MBE/WBE 97.9% Disparity Ratio ‡ Indicates substantive significance Formula: DR = U/WA DR – Disparity Ratio U – Utilization Rate WA – Weighted Availability …
FY 2023 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATE August 16, 2022 CITY BUDGET TIMELINE Key Date Action March 31 Board & Commission recommendations due to Budget Office Department budgets due to Budget Office Presentation of Proposed Budget to City Council May 6 July 15 July 27 Community Input Session August 17 Budget Adoption October 1 Start of FY 2023 fiscal year Recommendation Status Notes #1 - AARC Ballroom Divider Funded at $200K #2 - Community Engagement & Outreach FTE for Cultural Arts Division Programs #3 – AARC Staffing Funded – One new FTE is included in the proposed budget to support outreach with creatives et al. and support of property repositioning efforts in EDD’s current portfolio TBD – Not funded #4 – Mental Health Services TBD – Not funded #5 – Immigrant Legal Services (APH) Additional funding of $250K in proposed budget #6 – Community Health Navigators TBD – Not funded On PARD’s Museums & Cultural Arts FY 2023 Under Resourced Service list; item recommended previously Estimated cost at $65,000; JIC recommendation Two issues: Administrative Assistant FTE (also requested by PARD) & current vacancies JIC recommendation (AAQoL item included along with requests from several other commissions) $250K in Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund; included in JIC recommendation FY 2023 RECOMMENDATIONS – CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED BUDGET Recommendation Status Other – Conduct Quality of Life Studies (Management Services) Funded at $1.25M in the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Notes JIC recommendation Other – Community preparedness & equitable communication strategies (Mgmt. Services) Other – To keep pace with growing demand for language access program (CPIO) Other – Stormwater Improvements at the AARC Funded at $50K in Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund JIC recommended the Council address Winter Storm Task Force report items not yet addressed Funded at $67K in Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Funded at $140K in FY 2023 capital spending; $5,561,286 total through FY 2026 Previously funded in FY 2022 capital spending; $5,180,187 total through FY 2026 OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST – CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED BUDGET NEXT STEPS • After budget adoption, review the final budget for any funding changes or information funded items process • Communicate & work with appropriate departments on implementation of • Provide input via the JIC on improvements to the budget recommendation • ~January 2023, review unfunded needs with departments in preparation for the FY 2023-24 budget recommendation process
