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Versión en español a continuación COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Meeting April 13, 2021 The Community Development Commission meeting to be held April 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 12, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 13, 2021 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 12, 2021. The following information required: speaker name, 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •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 jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. 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) 13 de abril 2021 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 (12 de abril antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del publico deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1606 o jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). la • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 9, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park 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. Members in Attendance Amit Motwanit (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) (joined the call at 5:45pm) Bertha Delgado (joined the call at 5:50pm) Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Tandera Louie Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver (left the call at 6:00pm) Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent Kendra Garret Madra Mays Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Letitia Brown Mandy DeMayo Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 10 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. The following speakers signed up to address the board regarding Item# 4a: Tiffany Washington and Olivia Overturf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the January 12, 2021 & February 26, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Louie’s second, the January 12th minutes were approved unanimously. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the February 26th minutes were approved on a 9-0-3 vote; Commissioners Mejia, Louie and Sloan abstained. The minutes were approved with the change that a presentation on Austin Energy’s CAP program should be included in the Future Agenda Items. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. b) Briefing and discussion …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 9, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park 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. Members in Attendance Amit Motwanit (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) (joined the call at 5:45pm) Bertha Delgado (joined the call at 5:50pm) Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Tandera Louie Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver (left the call at 6:00pm) Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent Kendra Garret Madra Mays Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Letitia Brown Mandy DeMayo Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 10 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. The following speakers signed up to address the board regarding Item# 4a: Tiffany Washington and Olivia Overturf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the January 12, 2021 & February 26, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Louie’s second, the January 12th minutes were approved unanimously. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the February 26th minutes were approved on a 9-0-3 vote; Commissioners Mejia, Louie and Sloan abstained. The minutes were approved with the change that a presentation on Austin Energy’s CAP program should be included in the Future Agenda Items. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. b) Briefing and discussion …
Briefing on Urban Renewal Agency East 11th Street Development Opportunities Community Development Commission April 13, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Urban Renewal Agency • East 11th Street Development Opportunities • Process & Timeline • Potential Development Priorities • Opportunities to Engage 2 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin • Authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 374 • URA of City of Austin created by City Council in 1959 • URA involved in some of the redevelopment activity on East 11th Street • Board includes 7 members: • Manuel Escobar (Chair) • Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair) • Jacqueline Watson • Amit Motwani • Kobla Tetey • Nathaniel Bradford • Danielle Skidmore 3 East 11th Street Development Opportunities • URA owns two remaining parcels referred to as Block 16 & Block 18 fronting East 11th Street • URA & City will be hosting public meetings this Summer to discuss the projects and gather public feedback 4 Block 16 0.96 acres • • • 2 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to African American Cultural & Heritage Facility 5 Block 18 1.09 acres • • • • 3 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to Victory Grill Currently operated as Kenny Dorham’s Backyard 6 Timeline & Process May 3 2021 May 17 2021 May 31 2021 June 6 2021 Public Mtg 1 URB Mtg URB Mtg Public Mtg 2 Jul 2021 Aug 2021 Sep 2021 Nov 2021 RFP Published Submission Deadline Staff & URB Evaluation City Council Selection 7 Proposed Development Priorities • Development Priorities for the properties previously discussed by URB as a result of public engagement in early 2019. 1. Affordable Housing – at least 25% of dwelling units shall be made affordable to households earning no more than 60% & 80% MFI, for rental and ownership housing respectively 2. Community Parking - Incorporate additional off-street parking for adjacent neighborhood businesses 3. Complimentary Uses - Incorporate uses that complement the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility on Block 16 & Victory Grill on Block 18 4. Vendor Preference - Prioritize development partners who are, or go above and beyond to partner with MBE/WBE vendors 5. Sustainability – Prioritize Proposals that incorporate AE 2-star Green Building Standards 6. Design – Prioritize Proposals that use creative design to complement adjacent development and help to activate pedestrian oriented uses along the corridor 8 Ways to Engage • Reach out to provide initial feedback …
Affordable Housing + Transit Map Series These maps show how Austin’s affordable housing relates to the future public transit expansion. Link: https://arcg.is/1bXTqG0
Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation (20210317-002B) WHEREAS, the Economic Prosperity Commission advises council on matters of construction, job creation, and the prosperity of all Austinites and all of these areas were gravely impacted by and are still recovering from the extreme winter events of February 2021; WHEREAS, extreme weather is becoming more frequent due in part to the negative effects of climate change and these events strain our emergency management services, utility infrastructure, transportation, and communication networks which are under the auspices of the City of Austin; WHEREAS, the lack of effective communication to the public by Austin public utilities and the government instilled a lack confidence in local government during Winter Storm Uri; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is not in a recovery, we are still in a crisis as Austinites are still struggling with water, food, and electricity shortages (and fear of high utility and water bills); WHEREAS, Austin City Council recently appointed the first Resiliency Officer and has proactively prepared for extreme weather events recognizing their potential devastation to the local economy in the response to Climate Resilience Resolution 20190509-019, which specifically called for opportunities for city staff and the community to work together and comprehensively address extreme weather impacts and increase Austin’s climate resilience. However, did not account for, or include evaluation of extreme cold occurrences, such as the events of Winter 2011, and Winter 2021; WHEREAS, extreme winter weather has impacted Austin as recently as January, 2021, 2011 and prior to that in 1989. The data shows that these are not 100 year events. The House Committee on State Affairs issued an Interim Report in December 2012 that specifically addressed cold weather concerns and directly questioned via included memo the ERCOT and Public Utility Board’s decision to raise the system wide megawatt hour cap 180 times its normal rate to $9,000; WHEREAS, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP)—designed to assist in the ongoing economic and public health efforts—was signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden. Included in this bill is $195.8 million dollars for the City of Austin, portions of which can be used to make necessary investment in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure; WHEREAS, advanced notice of the polar vortex was given by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio and knowledge that it would create historic lows and winter storms in early February yet the city was still underprepared for this event; …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report April 13, 2021 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 Categories 2020 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 2/28/21 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,095,584 $743,867.11 $343,541.89 $8,175 $1,095,584 107% 87% 57.5% 100% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY20 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 0 Success Rate% 0% 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 February 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 587 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 Service Description Number Served #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 50 50 0 19 3,813 587 41 21 587 74 587 0 19 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency …
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Highlights from the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) Community Development Commission April 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports (CAPER) The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 2 FY 19-20 Accomplishments Snapshot • Total number of people served through federally funded projects: 1,791 • Total number of people earning Extremely Low- Income (<30% MFI) served: 1,399 • Total number of federal dollars spent: $13,908,316 3 People Served by Investment Category Investment Category Persons/Households Served Special Needs Assistance Homeless Assistance Renter Assistance Homebuyer Assistance Homeowner Assistance 743 521 320 28 144 Housing Development Assistance 29 Other Community Development 6 Total 1,791 4 Population of Austin vs. Population Served- Race Data includes persons served by CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, AND ESG funded actives *Austin Population data provided by the American Community Census *Population served data provided by Housing and Planning Department and Austin Public Health staff 5 Population of Austin vs. Population Served- Ethnicity Data includes persons served by CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, AND ESG funded actives *Austin Population data provided by the American Community Census *Population served data provided by Housing and Planning Department and Austin Public Health staff 6 Population Served- Income 7 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs 8 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs- Continued 9 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs- Continued 10 Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment Community Development Commission April 2021 Agenda HPD Overview Federal Reporting Process Fiscal Year 2021-22 Program Funding New COVID-19 Program Funding Community Needs Assessment/ Public Comment Schedule Provide Your Feedback Federal Reporting Processes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and …
Request: 1. City/Housing & Planning Development (HPD) AHOST ADA Searchability Function 2. Housing & Planning Development (HPD) Verification of ADA Compliance on Affordable Housing Projects 3. Development Services Department (DSD) Clarify ADA Requirements, Compliance Process, and Inspection Item 3D ____________________________________________________________________ Item 3 (above) DSD Process: 1. ADA Requirements & Standards a. Development Services Department enforces ADA standards within: i. International Building Code (IBC) which follows compliance with 1989 Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Amendments for accessible/adaptable dwelling units. ii. 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC), the City of Austin previously adopted. b. The City of Austin does not directly enforce any federal or state accessibility requirements. 2. Plan Review/Compliance Process a. NEW multi-family construction conducts review of accessibility compliance. i. Type A adaptable is required for 2% of units and meets the Fair Housing minimum requirements, more user-friendly for individuals in wheelchairs. S.M.A.R.T. Housing projects encompass 10% of units. 1. Basic Type A features: Turning radiuses, Lower shelving, Lever type door hardware, Accessible threshold throughout, Lower kitchen workstations and lavatories ii. Type B Adaptable: (a) For non-elevator buildings, pertains to all ground floor units. (b) Buildings with elevators, pertains to all remaining dwelling units on elevator accessible floors. 1. Basic Type B features: Parallel approach at sinks and bathroom vanities, Removable base cabinets, Blocking for future grab bars b. RENOVATION projects may be required to meet accessibility requirements when alterations are made, not retroactively applied on existing structures. Accessibility improvements required by code vary depending on scope and nature of renovations which is determined during the plan review process. 3. Inspections a. Permitted multi-family construction projects are reviewed by Commercial Inspectors to confirm field compliance and construction standards in accordance with the Building Plan Review stamped drawings. (NOTE: Adaptable units can be found in the approved plans in city archives.) i. Commercial Inspections: reviews building requirements from perimeter to contents therein. 1. Review encompasses: Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for accessible routes including walking surfaces, clearances (doors, hallways, turn radius), door/gate opening force and/or power-assisted buttons, handrails, slope ratio of ramps with edge protection, restrooms, elevator access, signals (visual and audible) and signage, water fountains. ii. Environmental Inspections: reviews 5’ from the building to the ROW. 1. Review encompasses: bicycle racks, handicap signage and markings (ground signage), parking and striping, crosswalks and striping, sidewalk width, access points, ramp from parking lot to facility, handrails. iii. ROW Inspections: reviews everything within …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210413-03f Date: April 22, 2021 Subject: Endorsement of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s Recommendation 20210317- 002B regarding the response to Winter Storm Uri Motioned By: Vice Chair Paup Seconded By: Commissioner Fadelu Recommendation The CDC recommended Council’s support of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s Recommendation 20210317-0021b regarding the response to Winter Storm Uri Date of Approval: April 13, 2019 Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Paup’s motion, Commissioner Fadelu’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote. Absent: Joe Deshotel, Tandera Louie, Madra Mays, Michael Tolliver, Raymond Young Against: None Attest: CDC Chair, Amit Motwani __________________________________ Date:__________________________ 1 of 2 04/22/2021 2 of 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER: Members Absent: Joe Deshotel Tandera Louie Madra Mays Michael Tolliver Raymond Young Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Travis Perlman Rick Holloway Sam Tedford Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:55pm with eight members present. Commissioner Paup joined the meeting at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 9, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the March 9, 2021, minutes were approved with a correction on the spelling of Commissioner Motwani’s name. The minutes were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Garrett abstaining. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 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 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: …
