1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2024, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Larry Franklin Kacey Hanson Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Sari Vatske AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, January 8, 2024 STAFF PRESENTATION Presentation from April Geruso, Planning Department, about updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 12. 13. Presentation from Melissa Zone on Travis County's Land, Water, Transportation Plan progress update DISCUSSION ITEMS Provide updates from board members’ meetings with County Commissioners Shea and Travillion on February 5, 2024 Discussion on board vacancies, appointments, and reappointments. Three vacancies from Judge Andy Brown and Commissioners Shea & Gomez Discussion of upcoming budget recommendation cycle and discussion of a working group to lead the process for proposing possible recommendations Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee January 24, 2024 meeting, Larry Franklin Review Board Member Assignments (take item out of order and discuss at end of meeting) WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. 10. Updates from Food Planning, Community Advisory Committee member Nitza Cuevas Updates from the Emergency Preparedness Working Group, Including Resilience Hubs, Joi Chevalier Updates from the Food in All Policies Working Group, Kacey Hanson 11. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS Discuss and take possible action on appointing a back-up representative to the Joint Sustainability Committee Discuss and take possible action to appoint a representative to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process FUTURE AGENDA …
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Community Update City of Austin Boards & Commissions Meeting Winter 2024 What is Imagine Austin & why does it ma(cid:425)er? • Imagine Austin (IA) is the City’s comprehensive plan, a guide for long‐term growth, development, and land use decisions • A comprehensive plan is required by City Charter Article X containing: • Initially adopted in 2012, IA is a 30‐year plan, • 231 Actions & 289 Policies • 8 Priority Programs ‐ Overseeing implementation • 1 Growth Concept Map • 1 Community Vision • It seeks to make Austin a city of “Complete Communities”* * Areas that provide amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all residents’ material, social, and economic needs. Imagine Austin Update – Timeline 4 Q 3 2 ‘ 1 Q 4 2 ‘ 2 Q 4 2 ‘ 3 Q 4 2 ‘ 4 Q 4 2 ‘ 1 Q 5 2 ‘ 2 Q 5 2 ‘ 3 Q 5 2 ‘ 4 Q 5 2 ‘ 6 2 ‘ 7 2 ‘ 8 2 ‘ Project Kickstart SEP ‐ MAR Data evaluation; City staff pre-engagement; Framework development; Contracting Engagement JUN ‐ OCT Plan Update Draft Data ongoing; Active dev. with public input Budgeting / IA integration NOV ‐ MAY Ongoing coordination Implementation Priority Program Implementation Enhancements Today Key highlights of IA update pre‐planning efforts to date • Refinement of plan update goals & strategies (ongoing) • City collaboration (ongoing) with: • Sustainability & Resilience; and Equity • City Departments • Department Leadership • Priority Programs & Champions • Budget Office • CPIO • Equity‐driven Public Participation Planning (draft complete: March/April) Reasons, Goals, Strategies for an update to Imagine Austin: Our Equity Vision The Planning Department acknowledges the history of planning in Austin, and how past planning, including the City’s 1928 Comprehensive Plan and redlining in the 1930s produced continued struggle with displacement and gentrification, and growing disparities across all quality of life outcomes, still felt today. Additionally, the Planning Department acknowledges neighborhood planning, still in place today, covers only a fraction of the city, and even as of 2016 lacked representative decision‐making and transparency. Further, those plans were found to be inconsistent with the citywide vision. In sum, some plans in place today have created planning‐related outcomes both inconsistent with citywide goals, and planning activities with barriers to representative decision‐making. Planning understands this opportunity to learn lessons from the past …
Austin Travis County Food Policy Board TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Melissa Zone, Senior Planner February 2023 TNRWeb@traviscountytx.gov 1 Travis County Authority The court will exercise powers over county business as provided by law (Texas Constitution Art. V, Sec. 18) Chapter 81, Local Government Code, sets out the responsibilities and powers (Texas Statutes) Although Counties have been delegated certain powers by the state, they remain under full state control Counties perform governmental functions on behalf of the state but lack independent authority that municipalities possess 2 What is the LWTP? 3 History of the LWTP ★ Land, Water, & Transportation Plan (LWTP), the County’s first comprehensive plan adopted by the Court in December 2014 ★ Framework for enacting policies and capital improvement programs in the unincorporated areas of the County ★ Guides legislative agenda ★ Informs annual budgets and work plans 4 Conservation Priorities Rapid development threatens ecologically and culturally rich land Endangered Species Habitats Natural Springs Prime Farmland Floodplain 5 Development Incentives Focus of transportation investments to support new developments Activity Centers Compact, mixed-use developments with multi-modal transportation options Transportation Corridors Streets that connect Activity Centers and support multiple transportation modes 6 7 TNR’s Responsibilities ★ Provides safe infrastructure on County right-of-way ★ Implements standards for subdivision, traffic safety, and drainage projects ★ Provides emergency support during extreme weather events ★ Provides long-range planning service in the development and implementation of land and transportation development 9 TNR’s Responsibilities (Cont.) ★ Provides outdoor recreational & educational programs ★ Preserves natural, historical, & cultural resources ★ Implements programs to protect surface & groundwater resources ★ Implements sustainability & resiliency programs 10 Uses of Updated LWTP ★ Guides collaborative planning with County departments & municipalities ★ Guides capital improvement priorities ★ Guides growth-related policies ★ Guides where development and conservation interests need consideration ★ Guides partnerships with stakeholders ★ Guides public/private partnerships ★ Guides where to protect area-wide water quality and supplies 11 LWTP Audience Government Officials ★ Guides decision making ★ Supports state & federal grant applications Who benefits from the LWTP? ★ Explains foundation of long- The Public term County goals ★ Provides policy basis for Commissioners Court actions Civic Organizations & Developers ★ Basis for County’s priorities ★ Guidance on sustainability, resiliency, stormwater & air quality resources 12 How to Stay Intouch Follow Us on Facebook 13 Discussion and Questions Ideas on how the LWTP can support a healthy, local …
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2024 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, February 12th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson, Larry Franklin, Rosamaria Murillo, Natalie Poulos Board Members Absent: Sari Vatske Staff in Attendance: Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin), Sergio Torres-Peralta (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on January 8th, pending minor edits to item 2g, with Board Member Andrea Abel, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. STAFF PRESENTATION 2. Presentation from April Geruso, Planning Department, about updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (see back-up materials for presentation). They shared a request for one member to partner through the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive Plan Update Engagement Process serving as a point of contact for ATCFPB. New contact is Evelyn Mitchell who will be leading Comp Plan Update. a. What does concurrent implementation look like? On an annual basis, they are working with CPJIC and the Priority Program Champion on implementing the Comprehensive Plan. The City Charter requires this implementation structure. The Priority Programs are Healthy Austin, Compact and Connected, Creative Economy, Land Use, Water, Environment, Affordability, Workforce b. Possibility to have counterparts from the community serve on Priority Programs DISCUSSION ITEMS c. Time commitment for this representative would be a couple of hours between now and the time that the Public Engagement Plan is developed. The exact months and dates have yet to be determined. This representative will give feedback on the activities and methods for reaching community. d. Will be launching into meetings in the next couple of weeks so a representative appointed at earliest convenience would be appreciated. 3. Presentation from Melissa Zone on Travis County's Land, Water, Transportation Plan progress update (see back-up materials for presentation) a. What does it mean that the County lacks independent authority that cities possess. Local jurisdictions can determine what land use looks like but counties do not have that same authority. b. Does TNR partner with CARTS? Yes, because Cap Metro only services the city …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 8th, 2024, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Angela Baucom, 512-974-1343, Angela.Baucom@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Larry Franklin Kacey Hanson Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Sari Vatske REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, December 11, 2023 Food System Planning Overview, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager for the City of Austin STAFF PRESENTATION DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials Board vacancies, appointments, and reappointments. Two vacancies from Comm. Shea and Gomez. Discussion of Commitment for Board Priorities and upcoming budget recommendation cycle Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee meeting, Larry Franklin Discussion of Food Planning Working Group, Karen Magid (Community Advisory Committee liaison for ATCFPB) Discussion of Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs, Joi Chevalier Discussion of Food in All Departments, Kacey Hanson/Andrea Abel Discussion of other board activities not included in previous updates Review Board Member Assignments (take item out of order and discuss at end of meeting) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of future agenda items 12. 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 Angela Baucom at Office of Sustainability, …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County ATCFPB January 8th 2024 Some Food for Thought What is a food system? The Office of Sustainability defines the food systemas an interconnected networkthat includes everything that happens with food — where and how it is grown, distributed and sold, consumed, and ideally recovered. Developing a Food Plan What is a Food Plan & why do we need one? ● A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system ● The Food Plan build on several other initiatives made by the County, City, and Communities to tackle key food system issues. ● The Food Plan will center equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system Authority for developing the Food Plan ● On June 2021 Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process ● Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal participation in the plan in fall 2022 Link to full resolution Austin/Travis County Food Planning Process Planning Team Coordinating and Project Managing the Planning Process ● ● ● ● ● ● City of Austin staff Travis County staff Consultant Team Equity Consultants Austin Travis Food Policy Board Executive Leadership Team Issue Area Groups Goal and Strategy Development Community Food Ambassadors Community Connections Community Advisory Committee ( CAC ) Advisory body overseeing the planning process Public Engagement General Public and Community Input The Public Engagement Phases We are here Proposed Plan Organization Plan organized by: Objectives/ Goals/ Strategies Goals/ Strategies cut across Issue Area Vision (the future we are moving toward) We envision a just, accessible, and culturally diverse food system, built by undoing inequities, that supports and sustains inclusive thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and solutions to climate change where everyone can reach their full potential now and for generations to come. Objectives (the ends of our work/what we want to achieve) 1. Support health and eradicate food insecurity. 2. Build collective community power and coordination . 3. Improve emergency food distribution preparedness and response. 4. Invest in an equitable local food economy and workforce. 5. Sustain and restore living ecosystems. 6. Act as a climate solution. 7. Strengthen food supply chains. Sustainability & Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) What is the tool? The purpose of the SEAT is to ensure that equity and sustainability are built into every strategy of the Austin/Travis County Food …
MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2024 Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, January 8th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson, Larry Franklin, Karen Magid, Natalie Poulos, Sari Vatske Board Members Absent: Rosamaria Murillo Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Angela Baucom (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Mark Bethell motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on December 11th with Board Member Marissa Bell, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. STAFF PRESENTATION 2. Food System Planning Overview, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager for the City of Austin (see back-up materials) a. Currently the food plan timeline is focusing on what is most important to accomplish in the next five years. We will then look down the road to develop the next phase. b. This is formally a shared plan between Austin and Travis County, but since the city spreads into Williamson and Hays Counties, the plan will impact residents across three counties. Williamson County does have representation in the planning process. c. For equity assessment, each of the strategies developed by the Issue Area Groups is evaluated by the Issue Area Groups using the SEAT rubric, and then the CAC repeats the evaluation for a second level of review to ensure Equity is being effectively integrated. It is designed to prevent negative impact and make room for additional positive impact. d. Strategies developed by the Issue Area Groups are now also being compared against public input over a large number of events across all parts of the City and County to integrate all feedback received so far. e. Even though we have five separate Issue Area Groups concentrating on their area of concentration, the project team is identifying cross-cutting themes to connect the sectors and ideas brought up across different groups. We are trying to prioritize the strategies that cut across the issue areas most effectively and lift those up into the food plan. f. At what point is there discussion with potential backbone facilitators? The Project team has tried to bring backbone stakeholders into the …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM NUMBER 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-3164, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on November 14, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials Review prior board recommendations and discuss City and County budgets Board vacancies and appointments 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion and take possible action on Joint Sustainability Committee meeting Discussion and take possible action on Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs, Lisa Barden Discussion and take possible action on Improved Food Access for People in Need, Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Discussion and take possible action on Business and Labor Advocacy, Sharon Mays Discussion and take possible action on Food as Public Utility/Public Food Sector, Errol Schweizer Discussion and take possible action on Expand Market Penetration of Locally and Regionally Sourced and Manufactured Foods, Errol Schweizer, Sharon Mays Review Board Member Assignments 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at …
City of Austin and Travis County Budget Process Austin Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) Full Body Meeting December 12th, 2022 Overview of City of Austin Budget Process Proposed Budget Service Delivery Budget Development Procurement & Staffing Budget Approval Budget Process • Department proposals • Board and Commission recommendations • Audit recommendations • Items from Council (IFCs) • SD23 Budget Development — Equity first approach starting in FY 2016 Procurement Cycle Department Identified Need Solicitation Council Approval Submittal and Recommendation Process Purchase/Notice to Proceed Budget Timeline Community Input Meeting Budget readings and tax rate hearings Policy Input Forecasting and Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption January January February February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September October October Board and Commissions Council Town Halls Community Input Meetings City Manager’s Proposed Budget published Set max tax rate/Community Input February (start) Budget Guidelines set Budget Cycle (Feb – Sept) Budget meetings with Depts. June September (end) TCCC Budget Markup and Budget Adoption August Select Budget Hearings at TCCC March Budget Kickoff Dpts. Budget Budget requests due (internal and Submiss- external) ions Due April July Preliminary Budget published by PBO PBO review budget submissions May Travis County Budget Cycle Definitions: PBO = Travis County Planning and Budget Office TCCC = Travis County Commissioners Court Note: Visualization is a general reference. Specific dates/months for each phase may vary year-to-year. Key Dates for FY 2022 Budget Calendar Note: Dates for FY2023 budget process are still TBD by the Travis County Budget Office. General steps and process flow are typically similar year to year. The 2022 dates below are shared for reference only. 2022 Date March 31 April 2 April 12 April 12 April 26 May 27 April – June June Week of July 26 August 18-23 September 2 and 3 September 21 September 28 Event Budget Kickoff Meeting at 10:00 A.M. FMD Submissions Due All Other Administrative Support Department Requests External Requests due to Submitting Department Budgets Due to PBO by 5:00 P.M. Employee Public Hearing (time TBD) PBO review of County Budget Submissions Departmental Meetings with PBO Preliminary Budget Published Potential Select Budget Hearings (if requested by Commissioners Court) Budget Mark-Up FY 2022 Tax Rate Adopted FY 2022 Budget Adopted Engaging and Informing TCCC Travis County Commissioners Court (TCCC) members represent and are accessible to all Travis County residents. As a Board with Court appointees, you have …
Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES November 14th, 2022 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened a on Monday November 14th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Joi Chevalier (joined at 6:13), Frances Deviney, Kacey Hanson, Cecilia Hogan, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays (joined at 6:18), Rosamaria Murillo, Errol Schweizer Board Members Absent: Adrian Lipscombe Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich, Emily Ackland (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro Tempore Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION none APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER MEETING 1. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes with Board Member Errol Schweizer seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Mark Bethell, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Center 3. Discussion and take possible action on selecting ATCFPB representative to serve on Community Advisory Committee for Food Planning a. The board discussed potential roles i. (Will serve as Board Liaison) Karen Magid – experience with planning process from participation in the Climate Equity Plan, weighing feasibility, stepped in equity work, lots of experience here in Austin. Cleared other commitments to make space for this work. Opportunity presented here is similar if not greater. ii. (Will serve as alternate to Karen Magid) Errol Schweizer – complimentary skill set to Karen. Supply chain and retail expert. Put name in hat because he really wants the City and County to take supply chain seriously. The impact of Winter Storm Uri really highlighted the vulnerability of our supply chain. iii. (Withdrew nomination) Dr. Rosamaria Murillo – creating access to healthy food is both a personal and professional mission. She brings to the process 20+ years working at national, state, and local level in policymaking. Leading and translating policy into programs. She also brings the experience of leading one of the largest food pantries in Central Texas. She has experience being on the frontline with people with lived experiences who are negatively impacted by the food system. b. An issue to take to the CAC is how we can encourage full participation c. Kacey Hanson moves to nominate Karen Magid to be liaison member to the CAC for the Food Planning Process, with Frances Deviney seconded motion, passing …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MOVEMBER 14, 2022, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM NUMBER 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-3164, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on October, 10, 2022. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Mark Bethell, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Center Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and take possible action on selecting ATCFPB representative to serve on Community Advisory Committee for Food Planning Discussion and take possible action on strategic planning meeting Review Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
ATCFPB Priorities from Strategic Planning Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Recap from the October 10, 2022 meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Priorities where there is the most energy 1. Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs Leadership: Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Errol Schweizer, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Incentivize activation of food [ vendors?] Develop vendor support pipeline Can city/county request assistance of the national guard or similar resources? Understanding of trusted community locations Example , live far from faith institution Grassroots support, flexibility Consider indoor/greenhouse protected fresh food production Can we empower neighborhood to be hubs? Can we hire CHW to lead hubs? CHW are trusted in communities Ambient storage Inventory maintenance City bags locally made Get manufacturer here ● ● ● ● ● ● ● food for power in Colorado Springs model hub Every city county emergency plan includes food Look for grant funding ( USDA, etc) Fresh food is available for free during times of disaster Positive news stories ... " My needs were met, my city cares and made a plan" Have a food distribution plan + vehicles + nodes ready to go! Emergency food utility ( ie: HTAH - Food Storage) How is info related to this being collected? How are different city/county departments working together? Is this a Policy, Program (if $ needed, March), Administrative Action, Budget Request (March), or Budget Reallocation (March) Relevant COA and TC Dept: COA Homeland Security and Emergency Management TC Office of Emergency Management TC Health and Human Services COA RISE Offices (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity) Austin Public Health ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2. Improved Food Access for People in Need 7 members is a quorum; WG need 6 or fewer members Leadership: Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Adrian Lipscombe, Frances Deviney, Cecilia Hogan, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grants to start food business Transportation to food access options Provide outlet, city-wide county wide that is a referral or need to direct food access. has info in all food access sources. Commit to communications in targeted communities Map + calendar of existing resources for food pantries Reevaluate food pantry permitting process …
ATCFPB Priorities from Strategic Planning Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Recap from the October 10, 2022 meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Priorities where there is the most energy 1. Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs Leadership: Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Errol Schweizer, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Incentivize activation of food [ vendors?] Develop vendor support pipeline Can city/county request assistance of the national guard or similar resources? Understanding of trusted community locations Example , live far from faith institution Grassroots support, flexibility Consider indoor/greenhouse protected fresh food production Can we empower neighborhood to be hubs? Can we hire CHW to lead hubs? CHW are trusted in communities Ambient storage Inventory maintenance City bags locally made Get manufacturer here ● ● ● ● ● ● ● food for power in Colorado Springs model hub Every city county emergency plan includes food Look for grant funding ( USDA, etc) Fresh food is available for free during times of disaster Positive news stories ... " My needs were met, my city cares and made a plan" Have a food distribution plan + vehicles + nodes ready to go! Emergency food utility ( ie: HTAH - Food Storage) How is info related to this being collected? How are different city/county departments working together? Is this a Policy, Program (if $ needed, March), Administrative Action, Budget Request (March), or Budget Reallocation (March) Relevant COA and TC Dept: COA Homeland Security and Emergency Management TC Office of Emergency Management TC Health and Human Services COA RISE Offices (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity) Austin Public Health ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2. Improved Food Access for People in Need 7 members is a quorum; WG need 6 or fewer members Leadership: Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Adrian Lipscombe, Frances Deviney, Cecilia Hogan, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grants to start food business Transportation to food access options Provide outlet, city-wide county wide that is a referral or need to direct food access. has info in all food access sources. Commit to communications in targeted communities Map + calendar of existing resources for food pantries Reevaluate food pantry permitting process …
ATCFPB Priorities from Strategic Planning Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Recap from the October 10, 2022 meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Priorities where there is the most energy 1. Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs Leadership: Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Errol Schweizer, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Incentivize activation of food [ vendors?] Develop vendor support pipeline Can city/county request assistance of the national guard or similar resources? Understanding of trusted community locations Example , live far from faith institution Grassroots support, flexibility Consider indoor/greenhouse protected fresh food production Can we empower neighborhood to be hubs? Can we hire CHW to lead hubs? CHW are trusted in communities Ambient storage Inventory maintenance City bags locally made Get manufacturer here ● ● ● ● ● ● ● food for power in Colorado Springs model hub Every city county emergency plan includes food Look for grant funding ( USDA, etc) Fresh food is available for free during times of disaster Positive news stories ... " My needs were met, my city cares and made a plan" Have a food distribution plan + vehicles + nodes ready to go! Emergency food utility ( ie: HTAH - Food Storage) How is info related to this being collected? How are different city/county departments working together? Is this a Declaration, Policy, Program (if $ needed, March), Administrative Action, Budget Request (March), or Budget Reallocation (March) Relevant COA and TC Dept: COA Homeland Security and Emergency Management TC Office of Emergency Management TC Health and Human Services COA RISE Offices (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity) Austin Public Health ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2. Improved Food Access for People in Need 7 members is a quorum; WG need 6 or fewer members Leadership: Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Adrian Lipscombe, Frances Deviney, Cecilia Hogan, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grants to start food business Transportation to food access options Provide outlet, city-wide county wide that is a referral or need to direct food access. has info in all food access sources. Commit to communications in targeted communities Map + calendar of existing resources for food pantries Reevaluate food pantry permitting …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD OCTOBER 10, 2022, 5 – 8 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on August 8, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on approval of annual schedule Discussion and possible action on Board Strategic Planning 1. 2. 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at 512-974-1364 or Amanda.Rohlich@AustinTexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on August 8, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on Board Strategic Planning 1. 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at 512-974-1364 or Amanda.Rohlich@AustinTexas.gov.
