AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 13th 2020 AT 6:00 PM Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702 - Meeting Room #1 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a) 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. 2) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Office of Sustainability quarterly update 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 25th MEETING 4) OLD BUSINESS i) Board Appointments (1) Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii) Board Infrastructure & Protocol (1) Follow up on Board Strategic Plan (2) Discuss Marketing Strategy (3) Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials iii) Board Recommendations (1) Update on the COA Land Development Code rewrite 5) NEW BUSINESS i) Debrief of the Joint Sustainability Board meeting ii) Working Group Briefings and Recommendations (1) Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs (2) Support Farms & Farmers (3) Food and Climate (4) Healthy Food Access to All Communities (5) Food and Gardens iii) Review of Board Member Assignments 6) 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120
Food Systems Update 2019 Edwin Marty City of Austin Food Policy Manager Edwin.Marty@austintexas.gov Released May 2015 Released October 2018 Central Texas Food Planning Process Data Collection Metrics for Central Texas Food System Food Policy Scan The codes and ordinances that regulate the food system Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Equity feedback Spring 2020 • Regional Food Planning Steering committee • Draft Food Charter Food Charter Coalition • Formation of Food Planning Coalition • Vet draft with stakeholders • To be determined based on feedback from stakeholders Action Plan Food and Equity Trainings Equity feedback Community Climate Plan Good Food Fund Providing capital for addressing gaps and opportunities State and Local Food System Policy Scan • Which policies shape our local food system? • City, County, State, Federal • Policy Inventory – categorized, searchable • Policy fact sheets: • Policy Landscape • Sustainable Food Production • Food Assistance • Food Retail • Food Recovery Land Development Code Rewrite “Allow small neighborhood grocers as CUP in all zones DIRECTION: Work with Economic Department to identify the square footage of a small neighborhood grocer and where this type of use can benefit areas that have difficulties accessing healthy food options." Revised Community Climate Plan Structure 2020 Electric Utility Commission Joint Sustainability Committee Equity and Engagement Working Group Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation and Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors 7 Food Pantry Permitting How can the City of Austin make it more simple, and cost-effective to run a safe, and compliant food pantry that serves healthy foods? Determining level of permit Which best describes your pantry? Example Proposed Level Relative food safety risk Ex: Mobile pantries, emergency food pantries Note: Low risk because no food is being openly handled. Description of operations Pass-through only portioning no food prep or re- Distribution some food re- portioning Food service Some meals are prepared or packaged on-site Ex: Residential pantries – Foundation Communities Ex: Community kitchens, group home pantries/kitchens Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Note: Medium risk because of re- portioning. Important to note that this triggers a review from Industrial Waste and may require the need for a grease trap. Note: Perceived high risk because food is being prepared and served. Urban Agriculture on Public Land • COA Community Garden Permit revisions • Joint use agreements • School Gardens as Community Gardens …
MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:19 P.M. Board Members in Attendance: Lorig Hawkins (Vice-Chair), Felipe Camacho, Karen Magid (Chair), Roman Gonzalez, Kara Prior, Emily DeMaria, Sharon Mays, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson Absent board members: Ryan Rosshirt, Andrea Abel Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Sam Night, Emily Ackland, Chris Schreck 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL i) 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. 2) STAFF BRIEFINGS i) Office of Sustainability quarterly update 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 25th MEETING Board Member Emily DeMaria motioned to approve the meeting minutes from November 25, 2019 with Board Member Joi Chevalier seconding the motion. Passed on a 9-0 vote. Board Member Emily DeMaria motioned to amend the meeting minutes from November 25, 2019 by changing the phrase “May Meeting” to “November 4th Meeting” with Board Member Joi Chevalier seconding the motion. Passed on a 9-0 vote. 4) OLD BUSINESS i) Board Appointments (1) Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii) Board Infrastructure & Protocol (1) Follow up on Board Strategic Plan (2) Discuss Marketing Strategy (3) Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials iii) Board Recommendations (1) Update on the COA Land Development Code rewrite 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 5) NEW BUSINESS i) Debrief of the Joint Sustainability Board meeting ii) Working Group Briefings and Recommendations (1) Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs (2) Support Farms & Farmers (3) Food and Climate (4) Healthy Food Access to All Communities (5) Food and Gardens iii) Review of Board Member Assignments 6) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2020 Agenda Items: i) Budget …
