Community Development Commission Special Called Meeting of the Community Development Commission - This Special Called Meeting of the CDC will be held via videoconference.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Versión en español a continuación September 9, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm The Community Development Commission meeting to be held on September 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by noon, September 8, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 9, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3162 or kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov no later than noon, September 8, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov by noon, September 8, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) FECHA de la reunion 9 Septiembre, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (8 Septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-3162 or kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, s i están a f avor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
Item 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING August 21, 2020, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Alberto Mejia Amit Motwani City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Rebecca Giello (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Cesar Acosta Fisayo Fadelu Madra Mays Shavone Otero Karen Paup Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Raymond Young Letitia Brown (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Julia Campbell (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Kim Freeman (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Lisa Rodriguez (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Yvonne Meyer (Austin Public Health) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Otero joined the dais at 3:08pm, and Commissioner Paup joined the dais at 3:25pm. Commissioner Motwani left the meeting at 3:30pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 15, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Wood’s motion, Commissioner Acosta’s second, the July 15, 2020, meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation on Home Repair Program (Austin Home Repair Coalition and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development [NHCD] staff). A presentation on the Home Repair Program was provided by Letitia Brown, Neighborhood Development Program Manager; Julia Campbell, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager; and, Charles Cloutman, Vice President for Home Repair, Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Rebecca Giello, NHCD Deputy Director, and the presenters answered questions. b) Update on Action Plan Process (NHCD staff). Erica Leak, Development Officer, provided an update on the Action Plan Process. c) Discussion on Reimagining Public Safety and Police funding. Following discussion, the Remagining Public Safety Working Group was formed, including Chair Deshotel and Commissioners Acosta, Sloan and Woods. 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 by calling 512-974-3162 at least 2 days prior to …
Item 4 RESOLUTION NO. _____________ WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (“ASMP”) (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes that the policy of the City is to invest in a high-capacity transit system to meet our 50/50 mode share goals, stating that the City “must work with our public transportation partners and enhance services to create an experience that attracts and retains riders” and “unprecedented collaboration between the community, the City, and Capital Metro is critical;” and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to “analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system;” and WHEREAS, the City and Capital Metro have engaged with community members and other stakeholders to develop and refine the Project Connect System Plan, (“Project Connect”) a high-capacity transit system, to address the City’s transit needs for safer, faster, and more reliable transportation that will improve access to essential services, such as education, health care, grocery stores, childcare, and jobs, especially in historically underserved and underrepresented communities; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20200610-002, directing the City Manager to amend the ASMP to include the Project Connect System Plan and Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by Capital Metro; and Page 1 of 11 WHEREAS, the ASMP also establishes that the policy of the City is to proactively assess displacement impacts of transportation projects, stating “it is important that we recognize this fact during the planning phase of all transportation infrastructure projects and that, before we begin the implementation of these projects, we work with our partners, develop strategies, and utilize tools to support current neighborhood residents and businesses, stopping or limiting their displacement;” and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20200423-038 supporting an equitable transit system to benefit the whole community, and calling for data- driven policies and funding to “prevent transportation investment-related displacement and ensure people of different incomes can benefit from transportation investments;” and WHEREAS, Capital Metro also supports an equitable transit system, as reflected in its Transit Oriented Development Policy and Guidelines; and WHEREAS, to receive funding through its Capital Investment Grant Program, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) evaluates on economic development criteria …
Item 5c DRAFT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200824‐002a: Recommendation to Require the Mayor of Austin Appoint a Democratically Elected Chief of Police WHEREAS, the current structure of policing has been well‐documented to be a problematic and racist institution which was initially organized as slave patrols; and, WHEREAS, One of the most common feedback comments this commission is offered by the community is the restructuring of policing and community safety; and, WHEREAS, The City Council of Austin has recently reallocated funds for the police in an effort to redress community needs; and, WHEREAS, The current Chief of Police is complicit in the violation of Austin Residents’ Human Rights according to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 18, 19, 20); and, WHEREAS, The right to freely chosen leadership is enshrined in Article 21 of The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and, WHEREAS, There is no logical, sound argument made to justify that the federal executor of laws is democratically elected and the local executor is not; and, WHEREAS, Austin Police Department, like many others, has a known reputation for unfair and racially biased practices, which has been verified by a recent report demonstrating for a number of years the only people the police killed were Black or Brown; and, WHEREAS, The current appointment process lends a distorted amount of power to representatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission recommends the Austin City Council pass an ordinance with the effect of committing the Mayor of Austin to appoint a Chief of Police that has won a local election for that position, either through a formal special‐called election, or an informal, city‐funded and administered process. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2020 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission September 9, 2020 Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2020 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Health Employment Basic Needs Education *Ranked in order of importance according to 2019 CSBG Needs Assessment Poverty Rates Percent of Population in Poverty by Levels 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 16.8 13.1 6.4 20.6 15.5 6.6 18.5 14.1 6.2 Travis County Texas United States Population in Deep Poverty (50% of FPL) Population Below Poverty (100% of FPL) Population Near Poverty (125% of FPL) Source: ACS 2018 5-Year Estimate Neighborhood Centers Provision of Nutritious Foods Food Pantry Services Fresh Food for Families Healthy Options Program for the Elderly Mobile Food Pantry Food Recovery Programs Case Management Services Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing assistance, transportation ➢ Crisis intervention & short term counseling ➢ Budgeting and financial counseling ❖ Services provided by licensed social workers. National Performance Indicators Housing Gap ❖Safe and Affordable Housing Services ❖Eviction Prevention ❖Housing/Utility Payment Assistance Outcomes ❖Households who Avoided Eviction National Performance Indicators Health Gap ❖ Lack of Affordable Health and Mental Healthcare Services ❖ Health Services, Screenings and Assessments ❖ Reproductive Health Services ❖ Nutritious Foods ❖ Emergency Hygiene Assistance Outcomes ❖ Individuals …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report September 9, 2020 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures 2020 Contract Cumulative % of Total Categories Budget Expenditures as of Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 07/31/20 $364,929.85 $176,502.75 $1,357 $542,789.60 52.6% 45% 9.5% 49.2% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 25 Success Rate% 58% MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date June 30, 2020 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 500 15 50 706 103 7 Service Description Number Served #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 706 339 228 0 13,333 1,142 50 78 0 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1. Neighborhood Services Unit Vacancies – Continue to work with the COA’s Human Resources Department to hire Community Workers …
PROJECT CONNECT SYSTEM PLAN OVERVIEW 11 1 P R O JECT CO N N ECT SY ST EM P L A N Light Rail Transit in Dedicated Transitways for Orange, Blue and Gold Lines - 36 Miles, 40 Stations including a Downtown Transit Tunnel High Frequency Bus with Priority Treatments 7 New Routes - ~74 Miles, 193 Stations The System Plan includes all elements of the transportation expansion plan that were adopted by the Capital Metro board and received a resolution of approval from the Austin City Council on June 10, 2020. The Initial Investment was adopted by the Capital Metro board and received a resolution of approval from the Austin City Council on July 27. The Initial Investment includes the portions of the System Plan to be advanced for development through proposed local and federal funding. A ballot measure for the Initial Investment will be on the November 2020 ballot. Station and Operational Improvements New Commuter Rail Service to Connect Downtown to Colony Park with potential extension to Manor and Elgin 8 New Routes - 5 outside service area 24 New Park & Rides - 10 outside the service area All-Electric Bus Fleet New Circulator Zones (Pickup) Expanded bus service New Maintenance Facilities Demand response service 2 Split Platform Street Section CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 3 3 ORANGE LINE • Light rail is planned to connect North and South Austin. • Initial Investment would begin at North Lamar and U.S. 183 and extend to Stassney Lane. • Destinations include: • North Lamar Transit Center • Crestview • UT • Republic Square • Auditorium Shores • The SoCo District PLEASE NOTE: This map is of the System Plan. The Initial Investment includes light rail service from North Lamar Transit Center to Stassney. 4 BLUE LINE • Light rail is planned to offer service to the airport. • Operating from North Lamar and U.S. 183 to downtown and direct to the airport. • Destinations include: • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • Lakeshore Drive • Convention Center • Rainey Street • UT • Crestview • North Lamar Transit Center PLEASE NOTE: This map is of the System Plan. The Initial Investment includes light rail service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the North Lamar Transit Center. 5 GREEN LINE OVERVIEW • New Commuter rail service planned to connect downtown to East Austin’s Colony Park. • Destinations include: • East Austin • Springdale • U.S. 183 Park …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) September 9, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Cesar Acosta Fisayo Fadelu Madra Mays Alberto Mejia Amit Motwani Shavone Otero Karen Paup Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Kim Freeman (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Lisa Rodriguez (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:06pm with 8 members present. Commissioner Mays joined the dais at 3:08pm, and Commissioner Mejia joined the dais at 3:22pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 21, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Otero’s motion, Commissioner Acosta’s second, the August 21,2020, minutes were approved unanimously, with the change that Commissioner Motwani was present at the meeting. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 CSBG Budget and Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). No members of the public registered to speak. 4. NEW BUSINESS Briefing, discussion and possible action on Capital Metro’s Project Connect anti-displacement efforts and governance (Community Advisory Committee, Joint Powers Agreement and Austin Transit Partnership board) (Capital Metro staff). Sharmila Mukherjee, Vice President of Planning and Development, and Jackie Nirenberg, Manager of Community Involvement for Capital Metro, briefed the commission. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable m od ificatio ns a nd equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
