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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 12, 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private 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 October 8, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Planning Department Staff) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 6. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan (Chair Thompson) 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations from Community Powered ATX to City Council on the Equity Overlay (Celine Rendon, Community Powered …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on October 8, 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 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Nyeka Arnold Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Rachel Tepper Jonathan Lee CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with 9 commissioners present. Commissioner Longoria joined at 6:40 pm, and Commissioner Bertha Delgado joined at 6:55pm. Commissioners Estevan Delgado and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently two 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. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 10, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Achilles’ motion, Commissioner Ortiz’s second, the September 10, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections regarding attendance, on an 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion of components to consider for the Equity Overlay for the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative (Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales, and Misael Ramos, Organizers, Community Powered ATX) Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales and Misael Ramos presented. A working group was formed to draft a recommendation for Equity Overlay. Vice Chair Elias and Commissioners Bertha Delgado, Tisha-Vonique Hood, Raul E. Longoria and Nyeka Arnold volunteered to serve on the Equity Overlay Extension Working Group. 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 12, 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 9/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $372,480.59 $185,943.88 $558,424.47 49% 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 23 Success Rate% 54% 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 September 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 1,176 1,176 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 69 Success Rate % 190% 147% 104% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs A Year Ago 19 52 317 165 1,006 56,230 Number Served 356 1,176 192 Data in December 77,248 145 …
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2025 DRAFT Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. At the time of this draft, only the Chair or a presiding officer must be present in person. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Community Development Commission Tuesday January 14, 2025 Tuesday February 11, 2025 Tuesday March 11, 2025 Tuesday April 8, 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025 Tuesday June 10, 2025 Tuesday July 8, 2025 Tuesday August 12, 2025 Tuesday September 9, 2025 Tuesday October 14, 2025 Tuesday November 11, 2025 Tuesday December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Time: 6:30pm *Notice of Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Public Comment Period Time: 6:30pm *Goals Statement Review/Drafting for 2025 Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Draft CDC Annual Review & Goals Report Input Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Annual Review & Goals Report Approval Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan approval Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Approve 2025 Meeting Schedule Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Equity Overlay Study Update Community Development Commission (CDC) November 12, 2024 Council Direction Study the feasibility, merits and risks of an equity/anti-displacement overlay and the impacts that such an overlay could have on affordability, and displacement, and property values should we modify the proposed standards by geographic area and lowest income census tracts Focus is to mitigate speculation and displacement in areas most affected by gentrification Explore both short- and long-term consequences of such an overlay Study should be based on the latest data and trends regarding geographic areas experiencing and vulnerable to displacement 2 Equity Overlay Staff Workgroup Staff created an interdepartmental staff workgroup consisting of members from: – Equity Office – Planning Department – Housing Department Workgroup is responsible for handling the deliverables of the equity overlay study requested by City Council 3 Equity Overlay Study Leadership from the Equity Office, Housing Department, and Planning Department collaborated to identify a consultant to conduct a study about the feasibility, merits, and risks of an equity overlay Study to include multiple phases – Phase 1 – Community Outreach and Engagement – Phase 2 – Policy/Program Study and Analysis – Phase 3 – Risk of Displacement – Phase 4 – Final Reporting and Presentation 4 Who is APD-Urban Planning Management? Minority-owned consulting firm from Atlanta established in 1990 Over 40 years of national expertise on neighborhood planning, housing development, affordability policies, and equitable community development Displacement risk mitigation expertise Values: – Commitment to public participation & meaningful engagement – Building relationships with community stakeholders – Acknowledging the values rooted in social & cultural context of a neighborhood Visit www.apdurban.com for more information 5 APD-U Notable Projects Beltline Community Stabilization Program – Promote community stability and mitigate displacement risk – Developed strategies to reduce property tax burden – Recommendations for effective policies for homeowner populations most at risk of displacement Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund – Public/private partnership – Extensive outreach – Developed policy and implementation strategies – Designed anti-displacement tax relief fund policy 6 Analyzing Impacts of Land Use Changes Staff from the Housing and Planning Departments are collaborating with research professors from the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to study the impacts of land development policy changes Purpose of the study is to: – Assess the effects of land use policy …
Equity-Overlay Recommendation Whereas the community has demonstrated strong support for the Equity Overlay, with 34 organizations and 12 neighborhood associations, 146 community leaders & advocates that signed on in support showing up or writing into council in favor of the initiative; Whereas on May 16, 2024, the Austin City Council passed Council Member José Velásquez’ amendment, directing the City Manager to look into the feasibility of adding an Equity Overlay to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from displacement and gentrification; Whereas at the same May 16, 2024 meeting, the Austin City Council passed Council Member Vanessa Fuentes’ amendment calling for a 6 month delay in the implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II in areas currently experiencing or prone to displacement; Whereas the Affordability Impact Statement released by the City of Austin Housing Department Staff states that “market driven solutions could cause the same dynamics that play out today” and “parties with more resources may take advantage of the new regulatory landscape, while those with fewest resources experience an increase in precarity.” Whereas per CM Fuentes’ amendment which provides a 6 month delay for the equity overlay, the Austin City Council expects a report on their directive by November 16, 2024; Whereas on October 8th, at the Community Development Commission meeting, Interim Director of Housing, Mandy DeMayo, informed the commission, CPATX, and the audience that research has not started and staff has not yet contracted with a consultant to work on this directive; Whereas at this same October 8th CDC Meeting, Community Powered ATX has expressed concerns regarding the insufficient timeline and resources allocated for the study; the current timeline of three weeks before the council vote as inadequate for conducting a thorough and effective study; and a lack of communication and progress updates regarding the study; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Community Development Commission urges the Austin City Council to extend the feasibility research period for the Equity Overlay and delay implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II by an additional 6 months. Be It Further Resolved, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to allocate additional resources to city staff to support the study and ensure a comprehensive and informed evaluation. This evaluation should include hosting housing forums with frontline service providers and organizations in the Eastern Crescent and other areas most at risk of displacement as identified in the Equity Overlay. Furthermore, it should provide …
