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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 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 Cynthia Jaso 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 PUBLIC 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 February 8, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation on Climate Equity Plan (Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability) b) Discussion and possible action on two CDC appointments to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chair Motwani and James May, Housing and Planning Department) c) Discussion and possible action regarding budget recommendations from the CDC Budget Working Group (Commissioners Garrett and Elias and Chair Motwani) d) Nomination and selection of CDC representative to the Joint Sustainability Committee 4. WORKING GROUP AND COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) b) Update from the Austin …
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 DRAFT MINUTES 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 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 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 …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report March 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 1/31/22 $698,897.34 $321,485.75 $0 $1,020,383.09 % of Total 99% 83% 0% 93% 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 4 Success Rate% 9% Austin Public Health Report on PY22 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 January 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 1200 1,458 1,458 #Enrolled #Achieved 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) *2021 400 50 25 92 0 …
Austin Climate Equity Plan March 2022 1 Plan Commitment to Racial Equity Climate Change Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces Healthier consumer choices • Health Affordability Accessibility Racial Equity Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability • • • • • • Safety for all at all times No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice. 2 City of Austin – Community Carbon Footprint 2019: 12.3 million metric tons CO2e 3 New Community-Wide Goal Emissions Peaked in 2011 Previous Goal: Net-zero by 2050 (Adopted by Council in 2014) New Goal: Net-zero by 2040 (Approved by Council on 9/30/21) 4 Plan Overview 4 Cross-Cutting Strategies - Big picture themes 17 Goals – To be accomplished by 2030 to keep on track 74 Strategies - Progress in next 5 years Equity Throughout, particularly in Strategies • Prioritize incentives + target communications towards low-income & communities of color Just transition to green jobs for new industries & technology • • • Center communities of color in ongoing learning Prioritize health + other benefits for Eastern Crescent 5 Cross-cutting Strategies Strategy 1: Green Jobs and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2: Prioritize Local Community Initiatives Strategy 3: Regional Collaboration Strategy 4: Local Carbon Reduction Projects, Carbon Offsets and Carbon Dioxide Removal 6 Transportation and Land Use 1 of 3 Goals by 2030: 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home. Transportation Electrification 1 of 3 Goals by 2030: 40% of total vehicle miles traveled in Austin are electrified and electric vehicle ownership is culturally, geographically, and economically diverse. 7 Sustainable Buildings 1 of 4 goals by 2030: All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%. Food and Product Consumption 1 of 3 goals by 2030: Greenhouse gas emissions from institutional, commercial, and government purchasing are reduced by at least 50%. Natural Systems 1 of 4 goals by 2030: All city-owned lands are included under a management plan that results in neutral or negative carbon …
NAME Why are you interested in being a member of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC)? How will your expertise impact proposals and add value to the underwriting and review process followed by the City? Please elaborate on your experience working to address gentrification and displacement. Please describe the potential conflict of interest DISTRICT LANGUAGES SPOKEN EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Do you have any experience addressing the issues of gentrification and displacement? Provide examples of your involvement in creation/review/oversight of applications for funding, if any Have you ever been part of a development team (in your current /previous roles) that applied for funding to AHFC? Have you been a part of any of City of Austin’s boards and commissions ? Please indicate the names of the Boards/Commis sions and year(s) of involvement Do you foresee any conflict of interest in being a member of the HIRC? NATIVE OF AUSTIN (Y/N) NUMBER OF YEARS LIVED IN AUSTIN NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENC E IN HOUSING Are you now or have you ever lived in subsidized housing or experienced homelessness ? Select the category that best describes your area of expertise Woods, Alice Since moving to Austin to study Community and Regional Planning at UT, I have been studying, researching, and working in the affordable housing field with an aim toward understanding the balance between development incentives and requirements in the City of Austin. If the goal is to get the most affordable units on the ground in places where individuals and families have the best chance of success, and access to opportunity, the City must be both demanding more of developers, while at the same time making the process of developing housing less cumbersome, and providing true gap financing. The HIRC will play a crucial role in creating this balance: making recommendations for funding and furthering important projects, while always pushing developers to build the best products, which can serve the most people. I would very much like to be a part of this important discussion and share my experience in housing development with the committee. For the past 2.5 years, I have worked as a project manager of multifamily affordable rental housing projects in Austin, and throughout Central Texas. Through this work, I have had the opportunity to see projects through from site selection to lease up. For example, I am very familiar with the site selection criteria restricts tax credit developments …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 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 Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Cynthia Jaso 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 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 Miriam Garcia Fisayo Fadelu Jose Noe Elias Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Bertha Delgado Kendra Garrett Cynthia Jaso Julia Woods MINUTES Members Absent Joe Deshotel Eloise Sepeda Michael Tolliver Staff in Attendance Jesse Gutierrez Angel Zambrano Zach Baumer James May Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:37pm with 11 members present. Commissioners Deshotel, Sepeda and Tolliver were absent. PUBLIC 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. Three speakers addressed the CDC during public communication: • Susana Almanza • Deserah Alvarez Telles • Caroline Rendon Escobar 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the February 8, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes On Vice Chair Paup’s motion, Commissioner Delgado’s second, the February 8, 2022 minutes were approved unanimously. 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 gave the presentation. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
