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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) February 8, 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov 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) d) Briefing and discussion on Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) (Laura Keating, Housing …
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 …
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION), TITLE 4 (BUSINESS REGULATION AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS), AND TITLE 5 (CIVIL RIGHTS) RELATED TO THE CREATION OF AN OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY’S FAIR CHANCE HIRING, EARNED SICK TIME, AND NON- DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCES; ADDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AS AN UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE; AND CREATING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings: (A) On June 28, 2018, the council adopted Resolution 20180628-062 directing the city manager to undertake a review of the city’s civil rights ordinances in Title 4 and Title 5 of City Code and to recommend changes to improve how the City can most effectively enforce and educate residents about these laws. (B) In response to Resolution 20180628-062, the City’s Equity Office consulted with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity to study the structure, accountability, and authority of civil rights work within governments across the country. The Equity Office also conducted a community engagement process to develop a model for civil rights enforcement and education that reflects the values and priorities of the City’s Strategic Direction 2023. (C) As a result of the community engagement process, City staff recommended a centralized office that educates, collaborates and enforces the City’s non-discrimination ordinances. (D) The council finds this ordinance achieves the policy of creating an effective enforcement and educational framework for the City’s civil rights ordinances found in Title 4 and Title 5 of City Code and is consistent with federal and state laws. PART 2. Title 2 (Administration) of City Code is amended by adding a new Chapter 2-16 (Office of Civil Rights) to read: CHAPTER 2-16: OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS 11/19/2021 Office of Civil Rights Draft Ordinance Page 1 of 47 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Neal Falgoust 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 §2-16-1 DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) CHAPTER 21 means Texas Labor Code Chapter 21. (2) COMPLAINANT means a person who …
MOLD REPORT UPDATE PRESENTED BY: Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Austin Code Department February 8, 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 …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Community Development Commission Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Anna Lan Capital Metro Laura Keating City of Austin – Housing and Planning Department ETOD Corridor Study Area • 21 stations included in FTA grant to Capital Metro • In June 2021, City Council directed City staff to develop a systemwide ETOD Policy Plan which will build on the ETOD Strategy Framework and guide additional planning activities in other corridors 2 CapMetro ETOD Objectives Intros Study Process Update Public Inv. Focus Station Selection Next Steps An In-Progress List of ETOD Project Specific Objectives 1. Connect people to jobs, services and other destinations through multimodal transportation options. (Systemwide Goal Supporting the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan) 2. 3. Support and grow ridership along the key high-capacity transit corridors with expanded housing options for all income levels around station areas (Corridor Level Goal Supporting Transit System) Increase competitiveness of our high-capacity corridors in the FTA New Starts Capital Investment Grants Program with transit supportive land use plans. (Project Connect Program Objective Premised on Our Contract with Voters) 3 COA ETOD Objectives Intros Study Process Update Public Inv. Focus Station Selection Next Steps 30 individual goals were identified by City Council in Resolution 20210610-093, which can be grouped into several topic areas: • Anti-displacement and equity • Compact and connected • Context-sensitivity • Creation of new housing • Creation of new affordable housing • Economics • Land use • Preservation of existing affordable housing • Transit and parking 4 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD POLICY PLAN REGULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Established corridors of focus, mode split goals, Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for Adopt ETOD plan for that reflect Austin’s vision to prioritization, typography and procured funding for equitably share the benefits (Systemwide) high-capacity transit project delivery. of transit investments for and Land Development residents of all income levels, Code amendments to corridor-specific zoning. Could be expanded to other geographies in the and backgrounds. formally designate station future. WE ARE HERE areas and corridors. 2016 - 2020 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 5 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) 10-15 min walk Station Station Area Mixed, diverse uses Density, less sprawl Safe, comfortable environment Multi-modal mobility Safe, walkable streets Transit-focused 6 How We Define ETOD | Challenges of Traditional TOD While Project Connect and TOD investments will generate significant benefits for Austin, they may exacerbate current displacement trends without concurrent efforts …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report February 8, 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 12/31/21 $630,466.73 $291,329.04 $0 $921,795.77 % of Total 90% 75% 0% 84% 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 28 Success Rate% 65% 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 December 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #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 #Enrolled #Achieved 225 1,458 0 20 100% 122% Success Rate % On hold due to COVID-19 40% 225 1200 50 50 …
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 …
Community Development Commission RESILIENCE HUBS FEBRUARY 8, 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) February 8, 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private 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 Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Michael Tolliver Colony Park Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland MINUTES Members Absent Miriam Garcia Eloise Sepeda Staff in Attendance Jesse Gutierrez Angel Zambrano Carol Johnson Daniel Word Marc Coudert Laura Keating Anna Lan Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Jose Noe Elias HeidiSloan Cheryl Thompson Bertha Delgado Kendra Garrett Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:47pm with 8 commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Deshotel joined the meeting at 7:00pm, and Commissioner Fadelu joined at 7:05pm. Commissioner Thompson left the meeting at 8:15pm. 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 one signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the December 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the December 14, 2021, 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. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
