COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) 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: 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 items not to address be allowed a posted on the agenda. three-minute allotment their concerns regarding 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 12, 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) appointments (James May, Housing and Planning Department) b) Discussion and Possible Action regarding affordability aspects of South Central Waterfront c) Discussion regarding CDC goals and potential CDC member retreat (Chair Motwani) Plan (Vice Chair Paup) 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) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Jesse Gutierriez at …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report December 14, 2021 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 10/31/21 $530,692.20 $245,682.73 $0 $776,374.93 % of Total 75% 63% 0% 70% 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 December 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1,458 1,458 122% #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 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations …
CDC Goals and Objectives for 2021 The goals listed below may serve to inform discussion on goals for 2022. The Community Development Commission may identify additional goals and objectives at an upcoming Community Development Commission retreat. It is anticipated that the Community Development Commission will build upon its current commission goals and objectives, outlined below. • Cultivate and maintain a strong, positive team chemistry within the board. • Serve as ambassadors for displacement mitigation activities and support outreach efforts related to these activities. • Develop a tool kit, including high-level program descriptions, contacts and resources. • Stay ahead of City Council’s agenda; advise Council regarding actions related to the CDC’s mission.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting October 12, 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: 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 Miriam Garcia Staff in Attendance Greg Dutton Jesse Gutierrez Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:41pm 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 September 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the September 14, 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) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Tenant’s Rights presentation (Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action - BASTA) Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger gave the presentation. b) Presentation on South Central Waterfront (Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department) Greg Dutton gave the presentation. c) Discussion and possible action on expanded use of Equity Tool (Commissioner Elias) Commissioner Elias presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, the recommendation for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool was approved on a vote of 9-0-1 . Commissioner Garrett abstaining. The City of …
TO: FROM: DATE: Background: M E M O R A N D U M Rosie Truelove, Director, Neighborhood Housing and Planning Department Jamey May, Acting Housing and Community Development Officer December 13, 2021 SUBJECT: Housing Investment Review Committee The Austin City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 20070308-010 on March 8, 2007 which established a Housing Bond Review Committee composed of two representatives of the Community Development Commission and three representatives from the community who have demonstrated experience in housing development and finance This Committee was tasked with the quarterly review of project applications recommended for funding. In 2018, The Housing Bond Review Committee was retitled as the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) and reviews Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA), Ownership Housing Development Assistance (OHDA) applications, irrespective of the source of funding that maybe dedicated at the end of the review process. Current Composition of the HIRC: • Joe Deshotel (CDC Appointee) - Vice President at VoteMAP and Datum Tech • Fisayo Fadelu (CDC Appointee) - General Counsel and CFO, CPA, CIPP/US, CIPM • Frances Ferguson - Executive Director, Mueller Foundation • Sherri Greenberg - Professor at LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin • Elizabeth Mueller (retired) - Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning and Social Work, University of Texas • Dave Sullivan - Active Citizen, Data Scientist, Air Quality Researcher, Project Manager Interpretation of RESOLUTION NO. 20070308-010: The Resolution calls for the establishment of “a housing bond review committee composed of two representatives of the Community Development Commission and three representatives from the community who have demonstrated experience in housing development and finance to quarterly review project applications recommended for funding:” 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. 1 This resolution limits the housing bond review committee (HIRC) membership to two appointees by the CDC and three appointees by the Director of the Housing and Planning Department. There is a canon of statutory interpretation, known as the Series Qualifier Canon, that states the phrase “who have demonstrated experience in housing development and finance” applies equally to the representatives from the CDC and the 3 representatives from the community. There is also a canon of statutory interpretation, known as the Last Antecedent Canon, that states the phrase “who have demonstrated experience in housing development and finance” applies only …
RESOLUTION NO. 20070308-010 WHEREAS, the Council directed the City Manager to develop a program for the administration of voter approved general obligation bond funds for the creation and retention of affordable housing (GO Housing Bonds); and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommended that the administration of the GO Housing Bonds include reviewing proposed GO Housing Bond programs under the City's current annual Action Plan and Chapter 373 Community Development Program planning process of hearings and public review and comment to create a strategic plan to set long-term goals and priorities for the use of GO Housing Bonds, as well as an annual plan to set specific targets toward meeting these long-term goals; and WHEREAS, the City Manager also recommended an application and funding process that includes (1) implementing an open funding cycle to receive and fund project proposals, (2) establishing a housing bond review committee composed of two representatives of the Community Development Commission and three representatives from the community who have demonstrated experience in housing development and finance to review staff recommendations on applications for funding, and (3) posting monthly to the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development/Austin Housing Finance Corporation website a list of project applicants, project summary information, the amount of funding requested and the status of each application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the administration of the GO Housing Bonds include reviewing proposed GO Housing Bond programs under the City's current annual Action Plan and Chapter 373 Community Development Program planning process to create a strategic plan to set long-term goals and priorities for the use of GO Housing Bonds, as well as an annual plan to set specific targets toward meeting these long-term goals. That the project application and funding process include: (1) implementing an open funding cycle to receive and fund project applications under three funding categories: i. Quarterly NOFA - a quarterly notice of funding availability process for competitive applications; ii. Open Application - applications less than $100,000 from community housing development organizations and qualified non-profit housing organizations that create or maintain affordable housing; and iii. Council Priorities - applications that address a council affordable housing incentive program priority (e.g., SMART Housing, TODS, VMU, etc.)- (2) the City Manager establishing a housing bond review committee composed of two representatives of the Community Development Commission and three representatives from the community who have demonstrated experience in …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211214-03B Date: December 14, 2021 Subject: Commitment to meeting the 20% affordable housing goal in the South Central Waterfront Vision Seconded By: Commissioner Thompson Motioned By: Commissioner Tolliver Recommendation: WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront Vision calls for state-of-the-art development, a place where people want to be round-the-clock, a vibrant mix of open space, shops, superb transit connections and green drainage to capture all storm water onsite and recycle that water into a lush canopy of earth-cooling shade trees; and WHEREAS, by including a goal that 20% of housing in the waterfront district be affordable, the South Central Waterfront Vision departs from government planning processes of the past which systematically excluded and barred people of color; and WHEREAS, the impact of yesterday’s government-sanctioned segregation lingers with us today resulting in people of color having lower incomes and higher housing instability; and WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 established for cities the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, requiring cities not to passively wait for housing choices to present themselves but to affirmatively further choice and inclusion in prime redevelopment such as in the Waterfront; and WHEREAS, the draft regulating plan for the Waterfront District allows fee in lieu of providing affordable units and does not set out a specific path for reaching the 20% affordable housing goal even though real estate development requires extensive advance planning; and WHEREAS, in the absence of a specific plan, there could be an avalanche of PUD applications with the Statesman PUD application (which offers only 4% of its units as affordable) being the harbinger of such a possible avalanche; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Community Development Commission recommends to the City Council that: 1. The Waterfront District regulating plan specifically reserve enough district TIRZ funds to fill gaps in the development of housing units to meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 2. The regulating plan include a vehicle for active acquisition of land in the district where housing meeting the 20% affordable housing goal can be developed; 1 of 2 3. Avoid accepting fees in lieu of providing housing and emphasize including actual units that meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 4. Where an affordable housing overlay exists within the district, the incentives of that overlay be applied first so that half of the affordable housing goal is met under the incentives provided in the existing …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) November 09, 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: 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 items not to address be allowed a posted on the agenda. three-minute allotment their concerns regarding 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 12, 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing, discussion, and possible action on the Downtown Density Bonus Program performance, pipeline, and fee calibration (Alex Radke and Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department) b) Introduction and Overview of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (Matt Dugan, Housing c) Discussion and Possible Action regarding affordability aspects of South Central Waterfront and Planning Department) Plan (Vice Chair Paup) 4. OLD BUSINESS a) Possible action to rescind recommendation regarding Prop A 5. 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) 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report November 9, 2021 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 9/30/21 $448,014.14 $211,382.78 $0 $659,396.92 % of Total 64% 55% 0% 60% 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 14 Success Rate% 33% 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 % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1,451 1,451 121% #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 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations …
Whereas: the South Central Waterfront Vision calls for state-of-the-art development, a place where people want to be round-the-clock, a vibrant mix of open space, shops, superb transit connections and green drainage to capture all storm water onsite and recycle that water into a lush canopy of earth-cooling shade trees; Whereas: by including a goal that 20% of housing in the waterfront district be affordable, the South Central Waterfront Vision departs from government planning processes of the past which systematically excluded and barred people of color; Whereas: the impact of yesterday’s government-sanctioned segregation lingers with us today resulting in people of color having lower incomes and higher housing instability; Whereas: the Civil Rights Act of 1968 established for cities the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, requiring cities not to passively wait for housing choices to present themselves but to affirmatively further choice and inclusion in prime redevelopment such as in the Waterfront; Whereas: the draft regulating plan for the Waterfront District allows fee in lieu of providing affordable units and does not set out a specific path for reaching the 20% affordable housing goal even though real estate development requires extensive advance planning; Whereas: in the absence of a specific plan, there could be an avalanche of PUD applications with the Statesman PUD application (which offers only 4% of its units as affordable) being the harbinger of such a possible avalanche; Now, be it resolved, the Community Development Commission recommends to the City Council that: 1. The Waterfront District regulating plan specifically reserve enough district TIRZ funds to fill gaps in the development of housing units to meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 2. The regulating plan include a vehicle for active acquisition of land in the district where housing meeting the 20% affordable housing goal can be developed; 3. Avoid accepting fees in lieu of providing housing and emphasize including actual units that meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 4. Where an affordable housing overlay exists within the district, the incentives of that overlay be applied first so that half of the affordable housing goal is met under the incentives provided in the existing overlay on the property; 5. The city council do everything possible to achieve the 20% affordable housing goal.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting October 12, 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: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Vacant Dove Springs Julia Woods South Austin Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Miriam Garcia North Austin Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Miriam Garcia Staff in Attendance Greg Dutton Jesse Gutierrez Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:41pm 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 September 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the September 14, 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) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Tenant’s Rights presentation (Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action - BASTA) Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger gave the presentation. b) Presentation on South Central Waterfront (Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department) Greg Dutton gave the presentation. c) Discussion and possible action on expanded use of Equity Tool (Commissioner Elias) Commissioner Elias presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, the recommendation for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool was approved on a vote of 9-0-1 . Commissioner Garrett abstaining. The City of …
Downtown Density Bonus Program November 9 Community Development Commission Content Program History and Requirements Program Outcomes Fee In-Lieu Recalibration Fee Calibration Methods Discussion Program History and Requirements 3 Downtown Density Bonus Program History 2013: Downtown Density Bonus Ordinance 20130627-105 passes replacing CURE (Central Urban Redevelopment). 2014: Downtown Density Bonus program is updated with a new ordinance 2014022-054 that provides additional definitions and sets up current Rainey Street subdistrict requirements Affordability Requirements Affordability requirements only apply to projects with a residential component 50% of bonus area must be achieved thru affordable housing benefits which can be done through a fee-in-lieu or on-site affordable units Rainey Street Subdistrict is only subdistrict that requires on-site affordable units calculated as 5% of the square footage of dwelling units developed within the FAR ratio of 8:1 and made affordable at 80% MFI or below On-site Affordability Terms Ownership: 120% MFI or below ($118,700 for a household of 4) for 99 years *Rainey Street Subdistrict is an exception with an 80% MFI limit Rental: 80% MFI or below ($79,100 for a household of 4) for 40 years Program Outcomes To Date 6 Project Status *As of 10/18/2021 Overall DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict Certified Projects by year Overall DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict Program Outcomes Certified Site Plan Under Review Building Permit Issued Project Completed Project Cancelled 4 1 8 4 3 2 0 3 2 2 These totals are only inclusive of projects that included an affordability community benefit contribution and were tracked through the Affordable Housing Inventory. These totals do not include non-residential projects that did not pay a fee in-lieu of Affordable Housing but may have utilized the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 5 20 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 4 9 Completed Projects with On-Site Affordable Housing Camden Rainey Street Project includes 16 income- restricted affordable rental units that will be affordable until 2056. The Quincy Project includes 14 rental units that will be income-restricted affordable until 2061. *Both projects are within the Rainey Street Subdistrict. Development Pipeline Overall Downtown Density Bonus Program 3,276 Rainey Street Subdistrict 1,252 1,252 832 41 46 87 45 46 91 Certified/Site Plan Under Review/Building Permit Issued Projects Estimated Total Rental Units Estimated Affordable Rental Units Estimated Total Ownership Units Estimated Affordable Ownership Units Estimated Total Affordable …
City of Austin Community Development Commission November 9, 2021 Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Comprehensive Planning • City Charter • Community Engagement • The Plan • Priority Programs • Implementation • Reporting and Indicators City Charter Article X. Planning • Comprehensive planning as a continuous function • Policies for growth, development, and beautification • All land development regulations and all public improvement shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan • Planning Commission powers and duties City Charter: Elements Future land use 1. 2. Traffic circulation and mass 7. Public services and 4. Conservation and 8. Public buildings and related transit 3. Wastewater, solid waste, drainage and potable water environmental resources 5. Recreation and open space 6. Housing facilities, which shall include but not be limited to a capital improvement program facilities 9. Economic element for commercial and industrial development and redevelopment 10. Health and human services Community Engagement Public Engagement For Plan Development • Open to all • Enthusiastic and vibrant • Fun • Engaging underrepresented groups • Transparent Aligned with city plans Release Party By the Numbers Total Inputs = 18,532 Participation Plan Community Forum Series #1 Community Forum Series #2 Community Forum Series #3 Neighborhood Plan meetings Working Groups Community Forum Series #4 70 5,892 4,211 4,761 246 373 2,979 By the Numbers 266 pages (343 with appendices) 231 Actions 189 Policies 8 Priority Programs 1 Growth Concept Map 1 Vision The Vision Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all. Creative Mobile and Interconnected Prosperous Livable Natural and Sustainable Educated Values and Respects People A City of Complete Communities Basic needs are accessible within a short trip. • Promotes a compact and connected city • Preserve neighborhood character • Focuses new development in corridors and centers accessible by walking, bicycling, transit, and cars • Directs development away from environmentally sensitive areas Growth Concept Map Planning vs. Implementing PLAN • Vision • Policies • Actions • Map IMPLEMENTATION • Spending (Capital Improvement Plan) • Regulations (Land Development Code) • Programs • Partnerships • Community Engagement Priority Programs Invest in a COMPACT & CONNECTED Austin REVISE Austin’s DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS and processes to promote a compact and connected city Sustainably manage our WATER resources Use …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) October 12, 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: 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 items not to address be allowed a posted on the agenda. three-minute allotment their concerns regarding 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the September 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) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Tenant’s Rights presentation (Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action - BASTA) b) Presentation on South Central Waterfront (Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department) c) Discussion and possible action on expanded use of Equity Tool (Commissioner Elias) d) Discussion and possible action on Prop A (Commissioner Garrett) e) Discussion and possible action on IH-35 Expansion (Commissioner Deshotel) f) Discussion and possible action on 2022 CDC regular meeting schedule 4. WORKING GROUP AND COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee (Commissioner Elias) b) Update from the Joint Sustainability Commission (Commissioner Fadelu) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) DRAFT Minutes Regular Meeting September 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 participate by video conference. 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 Bertha Delgado Miriam Garcia Eloise Sepeda Shakita Hawthorne Fisayo Fadelu Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Mandy DeMayo James May Brion Oaks Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:39pm with 9 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. Melinda Barsales from Community Advancement Network (CAN) spoke about CAN’s work. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 10, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Garrett’s second, the August 10, 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) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s Mission Statement per Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Organizational Standard 4.1 which states that, “The board has reviewed the organization’s mission statement within the past 5 years and assured that: 1) The mission addresses poverty; and 2) The organization’s programs and services are in alignment with the mission. (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) On Commissioner Deshotel’s motion, Commissioner Tolliver’s second, the following proposed mission statement for the Neighborhood Services Unit was unanimously approved: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report October 12, 2021 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 8/31/21 $396,927.58 $187,000.53 $0 $583,928.11 % of Total 56% 48% 0% 53% 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 0 Success Rate% 0% 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 October 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1,360 1,360 113% #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 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations …
Whereas to address the affordable housing crisis, the voters of Austin approved the 2018 GO Bond. Whereas the voters of Austin also approved a $300 million investment in anti-displacement initiatives, along with a commitment to expanding rail service throughout Austin. Whereas, black, brown and other marginalized groups are threatened by displacement due to a shortage in deeply affordable housing. Whereas, the city has made a commitment to equity and justice. Whereas, the Project Connect Group (?) has created an equity tool in order to ensure that anti-displacement funding benefit people most at risk of displacement. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Austin Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to adopt the Project Connect Anti-displacement Equity Tool to allocate funding from the 2018 GO Bond and in other matters that aim to address the historic inequalities faced by black, brown and other marginalized peoples of Austin.
DRAFT - CDC Recommendation on I-35 Capital Express Project WHEREAS, The City of Austin’s Community Development Commission’s core mission is centered on serving the poor and community at large; and WHEREAS, I-35, previously known as East Avenue, has historically been used as a barrier segregating the city by race and denying opportunity to black and brown Austinites; and WHEREAS, Austin’s eastern crescent is still economically segregated from West Austin with poorer healthcare options and outcomes; and WHEREAS, an expanded I-35 would increase air and noise pollution for neighborhoods adjacent to the highway; and WHEREAS, the widening of I-35 would require the destruction of nearly 150 homes and local businesses; and WHEREAS, in 2020 Austinites passed a $7 billion transit proposal to connect the city’s neighborhoods with transit and provide better alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle traffic; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that widening highways does not reduce congestion but increase overall car traffic; and WHEREAS, TxDOT has prioritized 2 proposals, neither of which are one of the three community-drawn proposals that limit the height and width of the expanded highway; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development Commission recommends that TXDOT consider the historical context and negative impacts on health, quality of life, and opportunity that have been expressed by residents and community leaders of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Austin’s CDC recommends that TXDOT defer to community preferences and that the final draft of the I-35 Capital Express Central project is no wider and no higher than its current form.
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2022 Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. Due to ongoing risks associated with COVID 19, meetings may be held partially by videoconference. Texas State law mandates that a quorum of 8 CDC members including the Chair be present in-person to begin the meeting. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Housing Committee Community Development Commission Tuesday January 11, 2022 Time: 5:00pm 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 Tuesday February 8, 2022 Time: 5:00pm 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 Tuesday March 8, 2022 Tuesday April 12, 2022 Tuesday May 10, 2022 Tuesday June 14, 2022 Tuesday July 12, 2022 Tuesday August 9, 2022 Time: 5:00pm 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: 5:00pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 5:00pm 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: 5:00pm 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: 5:00pm 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: 5:00pm 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 Tuesday September 13, 2022 Time: 5:00pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Tuesday October 11, 2022 Time: 5:00pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd …
South Central Waterfront Planning Initiative Community Development Commission October 12, 2021 Content Background Framework Plan Regulating Plan SCWAB Recent Development Next Steps Waterfront Planning Background Town Lake Corridor Study (1985) Established principles to protect and promote shoreline Waterfront Overlay (1986) Incorporated into code (LDC) Determines what can or cannot be developed Waterfront Planning Advisory Board (2012) How to advance principles of TLCS South Central Waterfront small area plan initiated (2013) 3 4 5 Framework Plan (2016) 6 7 8 9 Framework Plan (2016) Affordable housing goal: “…20 percent of future housing units developed in the area affordable to households at 60 to 80 percent of Area Median Income for rental and 100 to 120% AMI for ownership.” 1 0 Framework Plan (2016) How does this all get paid for? Developer Provides: • On-site affordable housing • Fee-in-lieu affordable housing • Parks, open space, trails, infrastructure improvements Developer Gets: • Increased entitlements 11 Framework Plan (2016) $ Physical Framework Financial Framework City Leadership Green Streets, Pedestrian Connections & Open Space for a great & green public realm Value Capture & cost sharing, Strategic Capital Investments and Bonus Entitlements to fund public realm and 20% affordable housing Leverage City assets and establish agencies and rules to achieve Public-Private Partnerships to achieve community goals 12 Regulating Plan (In-Process) Establishes requirements for development *if* a development opts into the regulating plan Controls physical buildout Includes requirements for affordable housing Will be amended to the LDC Does not speak to financing, funding sources, or public-private 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance partnerships 13 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Established in 2017: The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board is established to provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the city council regarding plan implementation. The board shall: 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding policies and projects in the South Central Waterfront district; serve as stewards for the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan; maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and perform additional functions as required by the city council. 14 SCW Recent Development Recent development: Snoopy PUD (2018) …
COVID-19 & Evictions Derechos de Inquilino durante Covid-19 Presentation to the Community Development Commission of the City of Austin Shoshana Krieger, Project Director October 12, 2021 COVID-19 Evictions in Context Eviction Filings in Travis County Over Time Eviction Filings in Travis County by JP Eviction Filings during COVID-19 Eviction filings By Council District Since COVID-19 Based on partial dataset Want to see more data? www.evictionisnotacure.com What the data doesn’t show…. ⌂ Informal evictions ⌂ Accurate judgment information (we are working on this) ⌂ What happens to tenant if there’s a dismissal ⌂ Census-level info (we are also working on this!) ⌂ Demographic information Tenant Protections COVID Eviction Protections Since Onset of Pandemic CARES Act Early Moratorium Mayoral/County Judge Orders CDC Moratoria SCOTX City of Austin and San Marcos Cure Ordinances Justice Courts Current Local Protections Mayoral/County Judge Orders= Many Notices to Vacate Prohibited Expires October 15th Justice Courts = Pause on Many Nonpayment Hearings Expires October 15th City of Austin Cure Ordinance = Give Tenants 60 Day Grace Period Expires October 15th Landlord must exhaust rental assistance remedies before proceeding with nonpayment eviction with more than 3 months of arrears: 1) RENT 3.0 2) Travis County ERAP 3) Texas Rent Relief Must wait 45 days from application. Typical Eviction Process If You Don't Pay Rent Landlord give s te nant a notice to vacate Eviction proceedings in Justice Court and te nant found to owe re nt & lose s Landlord file s e viction case in Justice Court Te nant re ce ive s notice of e viction he aring from constable Appe al to County Court Te nant move s Writ of posse ssion issue d - constable re move s te nant and be longings out of home Proce ss normally is 3-5 we e ks Additional Step! Landlord give s a Notice of Propose d Eviction giving te nants time to "cure " nonpayme nt Eviction proceedings in Justice Court and te nant found to owe re nt & lose s Landlord give s te nant a notice to vacate Landlord file s e viction case in Justice Court Te nant re ce ive s notice of e viction he aring from constable Appe al to County Court Te nant move s Writ of posse ssion issue d - constable re move s te nant and be longings out of home Local Protections After October 15th…. …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION XXXXXXX WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Community Development Commission’s core mission is centered on serving the poor and community at large; and WHEREAS, the Council passed resolution 20200611-050 acknowledging that racial discrimination in policies, services, and institutions continues to support a web of connected outcomes that disparately impact Black and Latinx and other non-white communities of color, such as poverty, increased food insecurity, increased incarceration, decreased educational attainment, decreased economic mobility, shorter life expectancy, among others, which may last for generations, as well as fewer opportunities to remedy these outcomes and break the cycles that perpetuate them; and WHEREAS, the Council passed Resolution Nos. 20180614-073 and 20180614-074, the "Freedom City" resolutions, to seek reporting on and to encourage the elimination of racial disparities in discretionary arrests and other law enforcement actions; and WHEREAS, Austin Proposition A, November 2021 ballot initiative, if successfully passed would establish a minimum police staffing, requiring the city to hire no fewer than 2 officers per 1,000 residents, which equates to hiring up to 680 additional police officers at a cost of $120M each year over the next five years; and WHEREAS, the effect of this requirement would reallocate the city’s general funds from essential public services (i.e. housing programs/initiatives, mental health, parks, libraries, etc) and potentially layoff firefighters, medics, and 911 responders to cover the cost of additional police officers; and WHEREAS, research shows that more policing does not reduce violence and crime; and WHEREAS, only a comprehensive approach to public safety that meets the basic needs of residents can, which includes adequately funding essential services and providing affordable housing; and WHEREAS, budget cuts to essential public services and housing programs would harm the ability for residents to transition out of poverty and lead stable and thriving lives; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development Commission recommends its endorsement of the No on Prop A campaign, expressing its opposition to the Proposition A on the November 2021 Ballot and adding its name to the list of endorsing organizations on the ‘No Way on Prop A” campaign website.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211012-03E Date: October 12, 2021 Recommendation: Subject: Recommend TXDOT consider historical context and defer to community preferences on I-35 Expansion Project Motioned By: Vice Chair Paup Seconded By: Commissioner Garrett WHEREAS, The City of Austin’s Community Development Commission’s core mission is centered on serving the poor and community at large; and WHEREAS, I-35, previously known as East Avenue, has historically been used as a barrier segregating the city by race and denying opportunity to black and brown Austinites; and WHEREAS, Austin’s Eastern Crescent is still economically segregated from West Austin with poorer healthcare options and outcomes; and WHEREAS, an expanded I-35 would increase air and noise pollution for neighborhoods adjacent to the highway; and WHEREAS, the widening of I-35 would require the destruction of nearly 150 homes and local businesses; and WHEREAS, in 2020 Austinites passed a $7 billion transit proposal to connect the city’s neighborhoods with transit and provide better alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle traffic; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that widening highways does not reduce congestion but increase overall car traffic; and WHEREAS, TxDOT has prioritized 2 proposals, neither of which are one of the three community-drawn proposals that limit the height and width of the expanded highway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Austin Community Development Commission recommends that Austin City Council do everything within its scope of authority and influence to support and demonstrate commitment to the following: 1. That TXDOT consider the historical context and negative impacts on health, quality of life, and opportunity that have been expressed by residents and community leaders of Austin 2. That TXDOT defer to community preferences and that the final draft of the I-35 Capital Express Central project is no wider and no higher than its current form. Date of Approval: October 12, 2021 Record of the Vote: Approved by the Community Development Commission on a unanimous vote of 9-0. Against: None Absent: Bertha Delgado, Fisayo Fadelu, Miriam Garcia, Shakita Hawthorne-Plair, Michael Tolliver Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] Commissioner Joe Deshotel
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211012-03C Date: October 12, 2021 Subject: Commitment to using the Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool beyond Project Connect Seconded By: Commissioner Woods Motioned By: Commissioner Delgado Recommendation: WHEREAS, to address the affordable housing crisis, the voters of Austin approved the 2018 GO Bond; and WHEREAS, the voters of Austin also approved a $300 million investment in anti-displacement initiatives, along with a commitment to expanding rail service throughout Austin, all of which are a subset of the larger Project Connect Initiative of $7 billion; and WHEREAS, black, brown, and other communities of color and marginalized peoples are threatened by displacement due to a shortage in deeply affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the City must prioritize the protection of longtime residents from displacement; and WHEREAS, the City has made a commitment to equity and justice; and WHEREAS, the Project Connect Community Catalyst Group with assistance from City Staff has created the Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool in order to ensure that anti-displacement funding benefit people most at risk of displacement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to commit to the development and implementation of the Project Connect Anti-Displacement Equity Tool; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Austin Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to commit to the application of the fully developed Equity Tool as a framework to evaluate any and all current and future initiatives, such as the 2018 GO Bond and other housing initiatives, that aim to address the historic inequalities faced by black, brown, and other communities of color and marginalized peoples of Austin. 1 of 2 Date of Approval: October 12, 2021 Record of the Vote: Approved by the Community Development Commission on 9-0 vote with Commissioner Garret abstaining. Against: None Absent: Fisayo Fadelu, Miriam Garcia, Shakita Hawthorne-Plair, Michael Tolliver Attest: Commissioner Jose Noe Elias 2 of 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Regular Meeting October 12, 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: 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 Miriam Garcia Staff in Attendance Greg Dutton Jesse Gutierrez Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:41pm 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 September 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the September 14, 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) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Tenant’s Rights presentation (Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger, Building and Strengthening Tenant Action - BASTA) Mincho Jacob and Shoshana Krieger gave the presentation. b) Presentation on South Central Waterfront (Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department) Greg Dutton gave the presentation. c) Discussion and possible action on expanded use of Equity Tool (Commissioner Elias) Commissioner Elias presented the draft recommendation. On Commissioner Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, the recommendation for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool was approved on a vote of 9-0-1 . Commissioner Garrett abstaining. d) Discussion and possible action on …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) September 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: 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 items not to address be allowed a posted on the agenda. three-minute allotment their concerns regarding 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 10, 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) Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s Mission Statement per Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Organizational Standard 4.1 which states that, “The board has reviewed the organization’s mission statement within the past 5 years and assured that: 1) The mission addresses poverty; and 2) The organization’s programs and services are in alignment with the mission. (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool (Susana Almanza, Jasmine Willis, and Stephanie Webb, Racial Equity Catalysts, Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, Equity Office, Rachel Tepper and Erica Leak, Housing and Planning Department) b) Affordable Housing Bond Update and Production Report (James May and Mandy DeMayo, Housing and Planning Department) c) Selection of a representative to the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee 4. WORKING GROUP AND COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Update from the Housing Investment Review Committee (Commissioner Deshotel) b) …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) August 10, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Vacant St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Alberto Mejia Eloise Sepeda Shakita Hawthorne Joe Deshotel Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Dianna Grey Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Draft MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined the meeting at 5:45pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Tolliver’s second, the July 13, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously, with the correction of “Housing Investment Review Committee” within future agenda items. 2. PUBLIC HEARING a) Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). No comments were made. c) Discussion and possible action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report September 14, 2021 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. 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 7/31/21 $348,572.26 $163,063.40 $0 $511,635.66 % of Total 50% 41% 0% 46% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 0 Success Rate% 0% 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 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1292 1292 108% #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 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 50 50 0 26 Number Served 111 23,385 1292 200 54 1244 8 490 0 23 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated …
Background The Co-creation Team & Model Community Catalysts ● 30 people selected from a pool of 117 applicants. They are being compensated for their time ● Participants were selected based on displacement risk ● Catalyst group model used to center voices of people with lived experience and greatest risk of displacement 2 Evidence of Displacement: Central East Austin 17% Black 83% White 12% Black 23% Hispanic 62% White Source: “Austin Restricted” (Tretter, 2012) from U.S. Census data 8% Black 35% Hispanic 49% White 3 Evidence of Transit Oriented Displacement: Portland, OR 4 Vision With the help of the Equity Tool, we envision: Austin renowned for its strong communities and inclusive neighborhoods. It's economic and racial diversity as the foundation which fuels the City's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Austin that welcomes all incoming ethnic groups, new BIPOC transplants, and values its Native and long time BIPOC residents, businesses and community organizations. We see a future in which Austinites, regardless of race or means, thrive with the power to determine their futures. 5 Racial Equity Drivers Driver One: Prevent Residential, Commercial, and Community Displacement Driver Two: Advance Economic Mobility and Opportunity Driver Three: Build on Local Cultural Assets Driver Four: Promote Transportation Mobility and Connectivity Driver Five: Develop Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods Driver Six: Equitable Access to All Neighborhoods 6 People Black, Indigenous, and People of Color at risk of displacement 7 Places Displacement Risk Areas Image from the Project Connect Racial Equity Anti- Displacement Map Tool showing displacement risk categories and Project Connect lines (Link to online map: https://arcg.is/qr G8C) 8 Places Displacement Risk Areas Image from the Project Connect Racial Equity Anti- Displacement Map Tool showing displacement risk areas within 1 mile of a Project Connect station (Link to online map: https://arcg.is/qrG 8C) 9 Purposes Balanced Allocation Priorities for the Anti- Displacement Fund A balanced approach is needed to address the long history of public and private disinvestment in communities of color Illustration created by Racial Equity Catalyst Jasmine Willis 10 Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool Five sections: Community-Driven I. II. Community Priorities III. Community Guardrails IV. Reasonableness (funds only) V. Balanced Portfolio (funds only) Scoring criteria for each section informs project design and funding awards. Each criterion is scored on a range from 5 points for a strong response to 0 points for a weak response. 11 I. Community-Driven Does this proposal advance the community’s vision of racially equitable development, …
Housing Program Production & 2018 GO Bond Update September 2021 Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Housing Program Production Overview FY2020-2021 Production Summary 3 FY2020-2021 Production Summary 4 FY 2020-21 GO Repair Production (through July 2021) 5 FY 2020-21 GO Repair Production (through July 2021) 6 FY 2020-21 GO Repair Production (through July 2021) 7 FY 2020-21 Down Payment Assistance (through July 2021) 8 FY 2020-21 Down Payment Assistance (through July 2021) 9 FY 2020-21 Down Payment Assistance (through July 2021) 10 2018 GO Bond Update Proposition A 2018 Bond Ballot Language 12 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Spend Plan Project Name Prop A- Affordable Housing FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 Total Land Acquisition $ 20 million $30 million $30 million $20 million - $100 million RHDA OHDA $16 million $18 million $20 million $20 million $20 million $94 million $4 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $28 million Home Repair $2 million $5 million $6 million $7 million $8 million $28 million $42 million $59 million $62 million $53 million $34 million $ 250 million 13 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Encumbrances Project Name Prop A- Affordable Housing Land Acquisition RHDA OHDA FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 Total Balance* - $42,019,000 $35,023,890 $77,042,890 $22,363,564 $16,154,524 $19,653,504 $16,584,211 $52,392,239 $40,223,481 $3,290,000 $5,801,334 $6,225,000 $15,316,334 $12,002,953 Home Repair $1,659,803 $3,871,323 $927,066 $6,458,192 $5,238,359 $21,104,327 $71,345,161 $58,760,167 $151,209,655 $ 79,828,357 *Balance = Total GO Bond allocation – (encumbrances + legal fees + salaries and indirect costs) 14 - - - - - 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Investments Hotel Acquisitions • Texas Bungalows • Country Inn • Candlewood • Townplace 15 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Investments Vi Collina – AHFC Partnership • Oltorf at Pleasant Valley • 170 units • 100% Affordable • January 2022 16 Questions?
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MINUTES Regular Meeting September 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 participate by video conference. 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 Shakita Hawthorne 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 Bertha Delgado Miriam Garcia Eloise Sepeda Shakita Hawthorne Fisayo Fadelu Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Mandy DeMayo James May Brion Oaks Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Cheryl Thompson Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:39pm with 9 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. Melinda Barsales from Community Advancement Network (CAN) spoke about CAN’s work. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 10, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Garrett’s second, the August 10, 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) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s Mission Statement per Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Organizational Standard 4.1 which states that, “The board has reviewed the organization’s mission statement within the past 5 years and assured that: 1) The mission addresses poverty; and 2) The organization’s programs and services are in alignment with the mission. (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) On Commissioner Deshotel’s motion, Commissioner Tolliver’s second, the following proposed mission statement for the Neighborhood Services Unit was unanimously approved: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people …
Versión en español a continuación COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Meeting August 10, 2021 The Community Development Commission meeting to be held August 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2021 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, August 9, 2021. The following information required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) 10 de agosto 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9 de agosto antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del publico deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1606 o jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). la • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm Via Videoconference DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Vacant St. John’s Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Miriam Garcia North Austin Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Julia Woods Michael Tolliver Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Alberto Mejia Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Angel Zambrano Daniel Word Diana Thomas Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Susana Carbajal Dianna Gray David Gray Adrienne Sturrup CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:33pm with 10 members present. Commissioners Woods and Tolliver were absent. Commissioner Sepeda joined the meeting at 5:38pm, and Commissioner Delgado joined the meeting at 5:50pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 8, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On CommissionerMejia’s motion, Commission Deshotel’s second, the June 8, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Customer Satisfaction Survey (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Election of CDC Officers Commissioner Deshotel moved to nominate Chair Motwani to continue serving as Chair. Commissioner Mejia seconded the motion, and Chair Motwani was unanimously elected to continue in his role as Chair of the CDC. Commissioner Delgado nominated Commissioner Mejia to serve as Vice Chair, and Chair Motwani nominated Vice Chair Paup to continue serving as Vice Chair. Commissioner Mejia declined to serve as Vice Chair, and …
Module 2, Section B: CSBG Eligible Entity Capacity Building Data Entry Form Number B.2 B.2a B.2b B.3 B.3a B.4 B.3a.1 B.4a B.4b B.4c B.4d B.4e B.4f B.4g B.4g.1 B.4g.2 B.4g.3 B.4g.4 B.4h B.4i B.4j B.4k B.4l B.4m B.5 B.5a B.5b B.5c B.5d B.5e B.5f B.5g B.5h B.5i B.5j B.5k B.5l Hours of Agency Capacity Building (e.g. training, planning, assessment): Hours of Board Members in capacity building activities Hours of Agency Staff in capacity building activities Volunteer Hours of Agency Capacity Building (e.g. program support, service delivery, Total number of volunteer hours donated to the agency Of the above, the total number of volunteer hours donated by individuals with low- 1 The number of staff who hold certifications that increase agency capacity to achieve family and community outcomes, as measured by one or more of the following: Number of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers Number of Nationally Certified ROMA Implementers Number of Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAP) Number of Staff with a child development certification Number of Staff with a family development certification Number of Pathways Reviewers Number of Staff with Home Energy Professional Certifications Number of Energy Auditors Number of Retrofit Installer Technicians Number of Crew Leaders Number of Quality Control Inspectors (QCI) Number of LEED Risk Certified assessors Number of Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified professionals Number of Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) certified professionals Number of Certified Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspectors Number of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Other (Please specify others below): Number of organizations, both public and private, that the CSBG Eligible Entity actively works Non-Profit Faith Based Local Government State Government Federal Government For-Profit Business or Corporation Consortiums/Collaborations School Districts Institutions of Post-Secondary Education/Training Financial/Banking Institutions Health Service Organizations Statewide Associations or Collaborations 12 2 3 2 2 1 37 3 14 10 2 Subrecipient: Austin Public Health Need Outcome County(ies) where provided Needs Assessment Organization(s)/Program Providing Services or Strategies Families (F) need to maintain affordable housing. Families can maintain affordable housing Housing Authority of City of Austin (HACA) Housing Cho Travis Need # Need # 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Families (F) need enough healthy foods. Families can get enough healthy foods Central Texas Food Bank, Sustainable Food Center, Keep Travis Families (F) need access to health care. Families can access healthcare Central Health, Community Care, People's Community CTravis Families (F) need employment at or above a living …
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2022 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 10, 2021 Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Health Employment Education *Ranked in order of importance according to 2021 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Poverty Rates Percent of Population in Poverty by Levels 14.3 10.9 5.9 18.3 13.6 6 16.3 12.3 5.5 Travis County Texas United States Population in Deep Poverty (50% of FPL) Population Below Poverty (100% of FPL) Population Near Poverty (125% of FPL) Source: ACS 2019 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates Poverty Rate by Race and Hispanic Origin 21.2 19.3 18.6 18.7 17.2 15.3 9 8 6.7 11.6 9.2 9.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 White Black or African American Asian Hispanic/Latino Travis County Texas United States Source: 2019: ACS 1-year Estimates Neighborhood Centers Source: 2012-16 ACS Poverty Estimate Provision of Nutritious Foods Healthy Options Program for the Elderly Food Pantry Services Fresh Food for Families Mobile Food Pantry Food Recovery Programs Home Delivery Program Case Management Services Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing assistance, transportation ➢ Crisis intervention & short term counseling ➢ Budgeting and financial counseling ❖ Services provided by licensed social workers. National Performance Indicators Housing Gap ❖Safe and Affordable Housing Services ❖Eviction Prevention ❖Housing/Utility Payment Assistance …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report August 10, 2021 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. ◼ 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 6/31/21 $292,578.60 $136,676.68 $0 $429,255.28 % of Total 42% 35% 0% 39% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 0 Success Rate% 0% 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 June 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1244 1244 100% #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 50 50 0 26 Service Description Number Served Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 22,215 1244 163 47 1142 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) August 10, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES 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 Vacant St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Alberto Mejia Eloise Sepeda Shakita Hawthorne Joe Deshotel Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Angel Zambrano Dianna Grey Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined the meeting at 5:45pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 13, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Tolliver’s second, the July 13, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously, with the correction of “Housing Investment Review Committee” within future agenda items. 2. PUBLIC HEARING a) Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). No comments were made. c) Discussion and possible action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner …
