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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) November 09, 2021 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Vacant Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias 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. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each items not to address be allowed a posted on the agenda. three-minute allotment their concerns regarding 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 12, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing, discussion, and possible action on the Downtown Density Bonus Program performance, pipeline, and fee calibration (Alex Radke and Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department) b) Introduction and Overview of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (Matt Dugan, Housing c) Discussion and Possible Action regarding affordability aspects of South Central Waterfront and Planning Department) Plan (Vice Chair Paup) 4. OLD BUSINESS a) Possible action to rescind recommendation regarding Prop A 5. WORKING GROUP AND COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) b) Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee (Commissioner Elias) 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report November 9, 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. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. 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 2021 Contract Budget Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $704,239.27 $387,277.37 $10,589.36 $1,102,106 Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/21 $448,014.14 $211,382.78 $0 $659,396.92 % of Total 64% 55% 0% 60% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 14 Success Rate% 33% Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan 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 November 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1,451 1,451 121% #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 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations …
Whereas: the South Central Waterfront Vision calls for state-of-the-art development, a place where people want to be round-the-clock, a vibrant mix of open space, shops, superb transit connections and green drainage to capture all storm water onsite and recycle that water into a lush canopy of earth-cooling shade trees; Whereas: by including a goal that 20% of housing in the waterfront district be affordable, the South Central Waterfront Vision departs from government planning processes of the past which systematically excluded and barred people of color; Whereas: the impact of yesterday’s government-sanctioned segregation lingers with us today resulting in people of color having lower incomes and higher housing instability; Whereas: the Civil Rights Act of 1968 established for cities the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, requiring cities not to passively wait for housing choices to present themselves but to affirmatively further choice and inclusion in prime redevelopment such as in the Waterfront; Whereas: the draft regulating plan for the Waterfront District allows fee in lieu of providing affordable units and does not set out a specific path for reaching the 20% affordable housing goal even though real estate development requires extensive advance planning; Whereas: in the absence of a specific plan, there could be an avalanche of PUD applications with the Statesman PUD application (which offers only 4% of its units as affordable) being the harbinger of such a possible avalanche; Now, be it resolved, the Community Development Commission recommends to the City Council that: 1. The Waterfront District regulating plan specifically reserve enough district TIRZ funds to fill gaps in the development of housing units to meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 2. The regulating plan include a vehicle for active acquisition of land in the district where housing meeting the 20% affordable housing goal can be developed; 3. Avoid accepting fees in lieu of providing housing and emphasize including actual units that meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 4. Where an affordable housing overlay exists within the district, the incentives of that overlay be applied first so that half of the affordable housing goal is met under the incentives provided in the existing overlay on the property; 5. The city council do everything possible to achieve the 20% affordable housing goal.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting October 12, 2021 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Vacant Dove Springs Julia Woods South Austin Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Miriam Garcia North Austin Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Miriam Garcia Staff in Attendance Greg Dutton Jesse Gutierrez Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:41pm with 10 members present. CITIZEN 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. No speakers signed up to speak 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the September 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the September 14, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. 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 gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Tenant’s Rights presentation (Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action - BASTA) Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger gave the presentation. b) Presentation on South Central Waterfront (Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department) Greg Dutton gave the presentation. c) Discussion and possible action on expanded use of Equity Tool (Commissioner Elias) Commissioner Elias presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, the recommendation for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool was approved on a vote of 9-0-1 . Commissioner Garrett abstaining. The City of …
Downtown Density Bonus Program November 9 Community Development Commission Content Program History and Requirements Program Outcomes Fee In-Lieu Recalibration Fee Calibration Methods Discussion Program History and Requirements 3 Downtown Density Bonus Program History 2013: Downtown Density Bonus Ordinance 20130627-105 passes replacing CURE (Central Urban Redevelopment). 2014: Downtown Density Bonus program is updated with a new ordinance 2014022-054 that provides additional definitions and sets up current Rainey Street subdistrict requirements Affordability Requirements Affordability requirements only apply to projects with a residential component 50% of bonus area must be achieved thru affordable housing benefits which can be done through a fee-in-lieu or on-site affordable units Rainey Street Subdistrict is only subdistrict that requires on-site affordable units calculated as 5% of the square footage of dwelling units developed within the FAR ratio of 8:1 and made affordable at 80% MFI or below On-site Affordability Terms Ownership: 120% MFI or below ($118,700 for a household of 4) for 99 years *Rainey Street Subdistrict is an exception with an 80% MFI limit Rental: 80% MFI or below ($79,100 for a household of 4) for 40 years Program Outcomes To Date 6 Project Status *As of 10/18/2021 Overall DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict Certified Projects by year Overall DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict Program Outcomes Certified Site Plan Under Review Building Permit Issued Project Completed Project Cancelled 4 1 8 4 3 2 0 3 2 2 These totals are only inclusive of projects that included an affordability community benefit contribution and were tracked through the Affordable Housing Inventory. These totals do not include non-residential projects that did not pay a fee in-lieu of Affordable Housing but may have utilized the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 5 20 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 4 9 Completed Projects with On-Site Affordable Housing Camden Rainey Street Project includes 16 income- restricted affordable rental units that will be affordable until 2056. The Quincy Project includes 14 rental units that will be income-restricted affordable until 2061. *Both projects are within the Rainey Street Subdistrict. Development Pipeline Overall Downtown Density Bonus Program 3,276 Rainey Street Subdistrict 1,252 1,252 832 41 46 87 45 46 91 Certified/Site Plan Under Review/Building Permit Issued Projects Estimated Total Rental Units Estimated Affordable Rental Units Estimated Total Ownership Units Estimated Affordable Ownership Units Estimated Total Affordable …
City of Austin Community Development Commission November 9, 2021 Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Comprehensive Planning • City Charter • Community Engagement • The Plan • Priority Programs • Implementation • Reporting and Indicators City Charter Article X. Planning • Comprehensive planning as a continuous function • Policies for growth, development, and beautification • All land development regulations and all public improvement shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan • Planning Commission powers and duties City Charter: Elements Future land use 1. 2. Traffic circulation and mass 7. Public services and 4. Conservation and 8. Public buildings and related transit 3. Wastewater, solid waste, drainage and potable water environmental resources 5. Recreation and open space 6. Housing facilities, which shall include but not be limited to a capital improvement program facilities 9. Economic element for commercial and industrial development and redevelopment 10. Health and human services Community Engagement Public Engagement For Plan Development • Open to all • Enthusiastic and vibrant • Fun • Engaging underrepresented groups • Transparent Aligned with city plans Release Party By the Numbers Total Inputs = 18,532 Participation Plan Community Forum Series #1 Community Forum Series #2 Community Forum Series #3 Neighborhood Plan meetings Working Groups Community Forum Series #4 70 5,892 4,211 4,761 246 373 2,979 By the Numbers 266 pages (343 with appendices) 231 Actions 189 Policies 8 Priority Programs 1 Growth Concept Map 1 Vision The Vision Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all. Creative Mobile and Interconnected Prosperous Livable Natural and Sustainable Educated Values and Respects People A City of Complete Communities Basic needs are accessible within a short trip. • Promotes a compact and connected city • Preserve neighborhood character • Focuses new development in corridors and centers accessible by walking, bicycling, transit, and cars • Directs development away from environmentally sensitive areas Growth Concept Map Planning vs. Implementing PLAN • Vision • Policies • Actions • Map IMPLEMENTATION • Spending (Capital Improvement Plan) • Regulations (Land Development Code) • Programs • Partnerships • Community Engagement Priority Programs Invest in a COMPACT & CONNECTED Austin REVISE Austin’s DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS and processes to promote a compact and connected city Sustainably manage our WATER resources Use …
