Community Development Commission Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission - This regular meeting of the CDC will follow a hybrid format - remote and in-person. Please see agenda for details.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING September 10, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – 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 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Vacant Public Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee 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. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion, and possible action to approve the Equity-Based Preservation Plan (Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member). 6. Discussion and possible action on amendments to the Community Development Commission (CDC) bylaws related to the election process for elected commissioners (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 13, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Estevan Delgado Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Gavin Porter Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Alex Radtke Marc Coudert CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioner Porter was absent. There are currently four vacancies on the board. 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. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the June 11, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Vice Chair Elias motion, Commissioner Estevan Delgado’s second, the June 11, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on a 10-0-0 vote, with one correction – “Ed Brown” was changed to Ed Blake. 2. Briefing on the Heat Resilience Playbook (Marc Coudert, Program Manager, Environmental BRIEFINGS Conservation, Office of Resilience). Marc Coudert gave the briefing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition and Preservation investments (Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager, and Alex Radtke Housing Development Manager, Housing Department). Alex Radtke presented. 4. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, 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 Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed …
2024 Neighborhood Services Customer Satisfaction Survey Why Survey of customer satisfaction is required • Used our Oasis data – all clients receiving in person food assistance, home delivery food assistance, notary services, summer fans, clothing, baby supplies (e.g. car seats, formula), holiday events (e.g. Juneteenth, Thanksgiving) • Didn’t explicitly include rent or utility assistance customers although most also get a food assistance due to technology limitations • Used the same six questions as 2023 so we can see trend lines How • Used Oasis Insight Broadcast function to send text to 6,739 households served since January 1 2024 • 241 or 3.5% responded almost all on mobile device • Sent text message in both English & Spanish • 23% of responses came on Spanish survey • We had a 62% abandonment rate (people who started but didn’t complete 7 question survey) What do you remember getting at a neighborhood Center? Clients say.. • 28% of people reported receiving food pantry • 19% reported receiving Fresh Food For Families • 15% reported receiving Market Days • 12% reported receiving HOPE (pantry staples for seniors 60+) • 8% weren’t sure what services they got • 89% of people responding said they were very satisfied or satisfied with the overall quality of services How happy with overall quality of services? Very Unsatisfied, 4, 2% Insatisfecho, 1, 0% Unsatisfied, 5, 2% Didn't Answer, 26, 11% Muy satisfecho, 39, 16% Neutral , 12, 5% Satisfied, 36, 15% Satisfecho, 9, 4% Very Satisfied, 109, 45% Disagree 1% En desacuerdo 0% Muy en desacuerdo 0% Strongly Disagree 3% No estoy seguro (a) 1% Not Sure 6% Totalmente de acuerdo 19% Agree 11% De acuerdo 4% In total 90% of respondents felt staff cared for them and listened to their needs 71% felt strongly that staff cared about them and listened to their needs - 77% of Spanish responses - 69% of English responses Did staff care about and listen to your needs? Strongly Agree 55% Getting Services was easy 3% 3% 3% 18% 73% Strongly Disagree Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree Services were easy to find 91% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed 2% 2% 5% 20% 71% Strongly Disagree Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree I would recommend a friend or relative get help at a Neighborhood Center Strongly Disagree, 9, 4% Disagree, 2, 1% Not Sure, 10, 4% 91% would recommend -Spanish respondents all …
Self Sufficiency Case Management Neighborhood Services Angel Zambrano LPC Self Sufficiency Services CY 2024 + 61 households served (thru 9/1) + 25 people in 15 households transitioned out of poverty by providing 3 months of income documentation + 48 household assisted to reduce/eliminate income barriers with financial assistance A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 2 Satisfaction Survey + 44 clients with email sent survey in July & August + 30% response rate (13) + 11 or 85% would recommend the program to a friend or relative 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 11 1 1 Disagree Not Sure Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 3 Satisfaction Survey +85% report being very satisfied with the program 11 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 1 1 Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very Unsatisified A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 4 85% agreed their case manager was easy to contact 1 2 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 5 10 S S C M 85% agree their case manager helped find services (jobs, healthcare, supports, etc.) 1 2 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree 10 A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 6 78% agree their case manager cared about and listened to their needs 1 1 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 7 11 S S C M 85% report case management has made them more self-sufficient Agree Disagree Not Sure Strongly Agree 9, 69% 2, 15% 1, 8% 1, 8% A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 8 When asked what additional services would be helpful, clients said Positive Experience Additional Needs + “none, very grateful’ + “transportation” twice + “I’ve been exceptionally pleased with the + “Vehicle” services I have received and am very grateful” + “none’ + “Extended assistance” + “Resources on how to balance life with children working and schooling” + “Finding affordable health care” + “Navigating health insurance plans” + “Food, immediate work, money” + “Financial budget help” A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 + “job search assistance and leads/financial S S C M support …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report September 10, 2024 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 two (2) 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, 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 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 7/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,050.00 $225,704.89 $107,934.50 $333,639.39 30% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 13 Success Rate% 30% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 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 July 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #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 800 10 50 1,131 1,131 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 53 Success Rate % 190% 141% 72% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 36 317 136 781 42,030 1,131 142 63,452 117 1,348 13 832 …
BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Community Development Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. 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. In addition, the Community Development Commission serves as the tripartite board required by Section 676B of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9910) and further amplified in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B). ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members appointed by the city council to meet the tripartite board requirement specified in Section 676B(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant as follows: 1. Eight members shall be democratically selected by organizations to representing residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income populations individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area; 2. Seven members shall be nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council. Of the seven board members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council, five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served including, but not limited to, business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement or education stakeholders. (B) A list of the organizations authorized to democratically select members of the board shall be kept current, including organization members and their most recent contact information. Board members shall be furnished a current organization and membership list upon request and also upon the completion of every triennial Community Services Block Grant needs assessment.[intentionally deleted] (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. To stagger the terms, after assuming office in 2019, the seven appointed members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council shall serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. The eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the 1 Formatted: Indent: Hanging: …
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 ORDINANCE NO. _________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CHAPTER 2-1 RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings City Council finds that amendments to Chapter 2-1 are necessary to ensure consistency with state law regulations regarding the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. Ch. 106). PART 2. Section 2-1-128 (Community Development Commission) of the City Code is repealed and replaced to read: § 2-1-128 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (A) The Community Development Commission is composed of 15 members to meet the tripartite board requirement in the Community Services Block Grant Act, as follows: (1) eight members selected by residents from each of the geographic areas designated in Subsection (C) through a democratic procedure to represent the low-income populations served under the Community Services Block Grant Act; and (2) seven members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the council. (B) Of the seven commission members appointed under Subsection (A)(2), five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served law including, but not enforcement, or education stakeholders. labor, religious, to, business, industry, limited (C) The council shall designate from time to time eight geographic areas of Travis County and shall designate a seat on the commission to represent that area. Page 1 of 2 Commented [SK1]: Amendments reflect the following: 1.Deleted 2-1-128(E) and 2-1-128(G) City Code referencing organizations responsible for nominating democratically elected members that represent low-income populations as requested by City staff. 2.Edited 2-1-128(G) City Code (currently 2-1-128(I) City Code) to comply with 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3), which requires the CDC as the advisory body to be responsible for removing both private sector and democratically selected members. 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3) states: “(3) Removal of Board Members/Public Organizations. Public officials or their representatives may be removed from the advisory board by the Public Organization, or by the advisory board if the board is so empowered by the Public Organization. The advisory board may petition the Public Organization to remove an advisory board member. All other board members may be removed by the advisory board.” 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 …
Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Programs Update Community Development Commission September 10, 2024 Contents • Community Initiated Solutions Program Funding & Priorities • Program Descriptions • Next Steps Background and Research 4 Five Guiding Community Values 1. Prevent households from being priced out of Austin 2. Foster equitable, integrated, and 3. diverse communities Invest in housing for those most in need 4. Create new and affordable housing choices for all Austinites in all parts of Austin 5. Help Austinites reduce their household costs 5 Research & Data Displacement risk maps help us prioritize investments for maximum impact and community benefits. 6 Allocation of Funds to Date Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 8 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Project Connect Connect Timeline of Funding Available FY23- FY25 Funding 10 Anti-Displacement Funding Allocated to Date Available Balance $44,194,231 Expenditures $29,925,602 25% $120 million $120 Million Allocated Allocated To through Date FY24 Expenditures Encumbrances Available Balance Encumbrances $45,880,167 11 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding 13 YR Timeline PC Funding FY23 – FY25 CIS Next Steps $10.9 Million for Phase II Additional funding made available for existing CIS partners. Applications will be submitted this summer and evaluated by community evaluators and CAC members. $5 Million for New CIS Submissions This fall, new funding will be made available for new applications with a priority focused on projects that expand economic mobility. 12 Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education. 14 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $2 million Term: 4/3/23 through 4/2/24 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: 4/1/23 through 3/31/26 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $997,310 Term: 10/1/23 through 9/30/26 15 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) Meals on Wheels …
LGBTQ+ ADVISORY COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 2) Create a cultural mapping program to identify significant places, businesses, and other resources, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 2) Create a cultural mapping program to identify significant places, businesses, and other resources, prioritizing …
RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission approved the following changes to designated geographic areas for the Community Services Block Grant as recommended by Austin Public Health: • North Austin: Travis County Census Tracts will be 18.04, 18.05, 18.06, 18.13, 18.18, 18.19, 18.20, 18.22, and 18.23. • Colony Park: addition of Travis County Census Tract 22.08. • South Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tracts 24.03 and 24.10. • East Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tract 11.00. • The responsible organization for the Montopolis area should be changed from the Montopolis Advisory Board to the Montopolis Neighborhood Association. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Under Section 2-1-128 of the City Code, Council shall designate eight geographic areas of Travis County and a seat on the Community Development Commission to represent each area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the boundaries of a designated geographic area. Council shall also designate an organization that actively represents the residents of each respective geographic area designated to nominate a person to serve on the commission in the seat designated to represent that area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the organization designated. Page 1 of 5 1. The Colony Park area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Colony Park area is the Colony Park Neighborhood Association. 2. The Dove Springs area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Dove Springs area is the River City Youth Foundation. 3. The East Austin area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the East Austin area is the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. 4. The Montopolis area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: Page 2 of 5 • 22.01 • 22.02 • 22.08 • 22.10 • 22.11 • 22.12 • 24.11 • 24.12 • 24.13 • 24.19 • 24.27 • 24.29 • 24.30 • 24.31 • 24.32 • 9.02 • 10.00 • 11.00 • 14.03 • 23.04 • 23.07 • 23.12 • 23.13 • 23.14 • 23.15 • 23.16 • 23.17 • 23.18 Census Tracts: • 4.02 • 8.01 • 8.02 • 8.03 • 8.04 • 9.01 • 21.09 • 21.10 • 21.11 • 18.11 • 18.12 • 21.04 • …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Cara Bertron Rocio Peña-Martinez James May CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioners Jose Noe Elias, Estevan Delgado, Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. 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. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Angel Zambrano presented. 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Ortiz’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, the August 13, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 8-0-0 vote. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). Susan Watkins presented. A working group was formed to identify areas of focus for future presentation and analysis. Commissioners Bertha Delgado and Tisha-Vonique Hood volunteered to serve on the Project Connect Deep Dive Working Group. 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) James May briefed the commission. Commissioner Bertha Delgado volunteered to serve as a representative on the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). One more commissioner will be recruited in the future to serve as a representative on HIRC. 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 …
