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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) January 11, 2022 – 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 Vacant 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 be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the December 14, 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) b) Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Update for the 2020 – 2024 Neighborhood Services Strategic Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. NEW BUSINESS Office) a) Introduction to new Civil Rights Office and new Office Director (Carol Johnson, Civil Rights b) Update from Code Department regarding mold issues and policy that came from winter storm Uri (Daniel Word, Austin Code Department) c) Presentation and update on citywide resiliency hubs (Marc Coudert, Office of Sustainability) 4. 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) c) Update from the Housing Iinvestment Review Committee (HIRC) (Commissioner Deshotel) d) Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) (Vice Chair Paup) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting December 14, 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: 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 Vacant 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. Members Absent Fisayo Fadelu Eloise Sepeda Staff in Attendance James May Angel Zambrano Erica Leak Jesse Gutierrez Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Miriam Garcia CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Vice Chair Paup called the meeting to order at 6:36pm 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 October 12, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Elias’ second, the October 12, 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) appointments (James May, Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. Housing and Planning Department) James May gave the presentation. b) Discussion and Possible Action regarding affordability aspects of South Central Waterfront Plan (Vice Chair Paup) Vice Chair Paup presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the recommendation asking City Council to commit to 20% affordable housing in the South Central Waterfront Vision was approved on a vote of 11-0-0. Commissioners Fadelu and Sepeda were absent. c) Discussion regarding CDC goals and potential CDC member retreat (Chair Motwani) Chair Motwani led …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report JANUARY 11, 2022 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 11/30/21 $585,112.72 $272,905.53 $0 $858,018.25 % of Total 83% 70.5% 0% 78% 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 19 Success Rate% 44% 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 % #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 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 Food Distribution Case Management …
Subrecipient: Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: Worksheet Step 5a – Planning & Evaluation Austin Public Health 2020-2024 Ranking of Need # from 2018 CNA Level of Need Service or Activity & # to be served CSBG Purpose Addressed Indicator (% expected to achieve outcome) Actual Results (% who achieved outcome) % of Participants Expected to Achieve Outcome Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning Performance Performance Accountability Outcome (general stmnt of results expected) 55 out of 150 will obtain jobs. At least 43 people will transition out of poverty 3 F SS 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management Measurement Tool (documentati on tools) Frequency of Data Collection & Reporting Accountabilit y Accountabilit y Intake documents and data entered in program software, Client records in NewGen Daily collection and monthly reporting CSBG Purpose: Reduction of Poverty (RP), Revitalization of Low-Income Communities (RLIC), Self-Sufficiency (SS) Level of Need: Family (F) or Community (C) or Agency (A) CSBG Domain: Employment, Education &Cognitive Development, Infrastructure/Income/Asset Building, Housing, Health & Social/Behavioral Development, Civic Engagement & Community Note: This form can be used to plan what programs or services or activities (community, family, and organizational) will be offered and to set targets. Look at the Top 5 Needs from most recent CNA. This worksheet will provide information for State Requirements, Step 6-SP Requirements, Area 5a NOTE: Submit these 2 worksheets with your Strategic Plan Worksheet Step 5b – Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, ,Strategies, and Outcomes Austin Public Health Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: Family Area to Address: Employment Low-income persons obtain/maintain employment, better paying or living wage jobs, and/or jobs with benefits 2020- 2024 Through the provision of case management, to link low income persons to employment/education opportunities and decrease barriers to stability which will help them attain self-sufficiency Create and strengthen collaborative working relationships with Skillpoint, Workforce Solutions, Goodwill, technical schools, and colleges to assist low-income people seeking to gain job skills Subrecipient: Type of Goal (Agency, #1 Goal: Objective: Strategy: 2020/ Year 1 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 53 enrolled 2021/ Year 2 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 60 clients enrolled 2022/ Year 3 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 2023/ Year 4 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management 2024/ Year 5 150 people enrolled in self sufficiency case management Output: Output: Output: Outcome: 20 out of 150 …
MOLD REPORT UPDATE PRESENTED BY: Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Austin Code Department January 11, 2022 MISSION AND BACKGROUND MOLD REPORT UPDATE | AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT January 11, 2022 Austin Code Department Mission: To build a safer and greater Austin together through code education, collaboration, and enforcement. Background: On May 5th, 2021, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20210506-040, asking the city manager to improve the City’s response to health and safety issues related to mold in rental housing. Mold Report Update Health Effects of Mold Development or worsening of asthma Respiratory symptoms Eczema Bronchitis Mold Report Update Current Practices and Regulations Austin Code Department (ACD) responds to all complaints received regarding mold growth in rental housing. On July 26, 2020, a memo was issued to all code inspectors to improve consistency in response to these complaints. Code Inspector is expected to look for source of water intrusion Inspector cannot explicitly determine whether mold is present (“mold-like substance”) Inspector looks for structural openings or gaps allowing water to penetrate interior of structure (siding, windows, doors, plumbing, equipment) RECOMMENDATION 1 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Increase access to renters’ insurance Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION 2 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Additional funding could be provided to the Rental Housing Development Assistance program Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION 3 Based on the findings, City staff provides five recommendations to improve the City of Austin’s response to mold in rental housing: Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing Increase access to renters’ insurance Educate stakeholders regarding utilization of licensed mold assessors and remediators Provide additional funding to Rental Housing Development Assistance Establish general repair guides related to water damage Improve inspection practices related to moisture intrusion in rental housing RECOMMENDATION …
Community Development Commission RESILIENCE HUBS JANUARY 11, 2022 1 AGENDA I. Council Resolution II. Resilience Hub Overview III. Working Together Page 2 COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20210408-028 PLAN: ● Conduct an assessment to identify potential locations for resilience hubs. ● Explore "passive survivability", redundant power and water. ● Engagement with each community, center the needs of the most vulnerable and affected ● Potential resilience hubs are based on 15-minute walkshed of each neighborhood. community members. DELIVERABLE: ● Budget sufficient to fund recommendations and strategies to design and equip hubs. ● Plan, budget recommendations, funding strategies, and a timeline for designing and equipping an ● initial six pilot hubs for disasters. Intergovernmental memorandum necessary to memorialize community partnerships necessary to create resilience hubs.” Page 3 WHY RESILIENCE HUBS? Disaster Frequency and Intensity is Increasing Extreme Weather Events Power and Water Outages Health & Safety emergencies Equity Focus ● Empower low-income communities and communities of color in the planning process Build an equity lens for all staff participating in the process ● Move as much as possible ● towards community leadership and ownership of the work ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Extreme Weather Events Highlight the Need For Accessible community spaces Distribution centers (water, food, medicine, etc.) Back-up power & water Sheltering during events Truly engaging community Page 4 SVI in Travis County Some communities are disproportionately exposed to and affected by climate hazards more than others based on social vulnerability. Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is a measure of both the sensitivity of a population to natural hazards and its ability to respond to and recover from the impacts of hazards. Higher Vulnerability Lower Vulnerability Source: A2SI Page 5 WHAT ARE RESILIENCE HUBS? What they are: Networks of Physical Facilities Community Focused What they are not: Replacement for traditional emergency planning and disaster response Replacement for sheltering plan ● ● ● ● ● ● Day to Day v. Emergency 98% of the time, function to serve the community 2% of the time, activated with resilient systems Page 6 STAKEHOLDERS & TOPICS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ● ● ● Community Services Outreach + Education Programming Ambassadors ● City and County ● Community Organizations Faith-based Groups ● ● Schools & Higher Ed ● Utility Providers ● Housing Authority ● Local Businesses ● Chambers of Commerce ● Others SUCCESSFUL RESILIENCE HUBS HUB ACTIVATION ● Readiness outreach ● Staff + Training ● Supply Provision FACILITY + SITE …
