COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING December 10, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the November 12, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 3. Presentation and discussion on the Tenant Relocation Ordinance and Program (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department and Nicole King, LaVeer Logix) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule, with an alternative date of November 18, 2025, to accommodate Veterans’ Day (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a request from Juan Raymon Rubio (Historical Zoning Commissioner) for a letter of support from the CDC regarding historic zoning at 1500 E. 12th Street (Vice Chair Elias) FUTURE AGENDA …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES NOVEMBER 12th, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on November 12th, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Gavin Porter Julia Woods Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Angel Zambrano Ed Blake James May Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:42 pm with 8 commissioners present. Chair Cheryl Thompson, Commissioners Gavin Porter, Julia Woods, and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak on items #6 and #7 regarding her concerns on the Equity Overlay plan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the October 8th, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Longoria second, the October 8th, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections to add meeting notes for vote clarification on Item 5, on an 8-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). James May gave briefing. 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department and Erica Leak, Officer, Planning Department) Alan Pani and Erica Leak gave briefing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report December 10, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 10/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $449,414.85 $211,910.37 $661,325.22 58% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 28 Success Rate% 65% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date October 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,178 1,178 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 69 Success Rate % 190% 147% 104% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 52 317 167 349 1,084 63,988 1,178 198 337 82,980 153 1,410 …
Tenant Relocation Program Community Development Commission December 10, 2024 Contents Ordinance Overview Program & Nexus Study Update Ordinance No. 20160901-050 Council adopted September 16, 2016 Provides notification to residents of multifamily and mobile home park developments slated for closure due to redevelopment; allows for financial relocation assistance to be provided to income-eligible residents – Notice of intent period: 120 days for multifamily; 270 days for mobile home residents Applies to multifamily properties or mobile home parks of 5 or more occupied households at the time the triggering permit is submitted 3 Ordinance No. 20160901-050 Triggered by development permit applications: ▪ For multifamily properties: ▪ Demolition Permits ▪ Commercial Building Permits that authorize demolition ▪ For mobile home parks: ▪ Zoning Applications ▪ Site Plan Applications 4 Ordinance Updates Resolution No. 20180628-063 – Identified challenges with implementation of 2016 Ordinance – Staff sought stakeholder feedback Ordinance No. 20220421-058 – Council adopted April 21, 2022 – Amends ordinance to include renovation of buildings with 5 or more occupied units that would displace residents 5 Tenant Relocation Assistance Fund • Ordinance No. 20160901-050 established a Developer Tenant Relocation Fund and a City Tenant Relocation Fund • The City cannot require developers to fund the Developer Fund (State law prohibits linkage fees) • City Council adopted a budget rider for FY23 that requires staff to perform a nexus study for the Developer Fee and present information to Council in 17 months • In Fiscal Year 2023, funding allocated to the Tenant Relocation Program in response to the ordinance • No prior funding was allocated to the City Tenant Relocation Fund 6 Tenant Eligibility • Demolition • Renovation • Assist households with relocation when they're facing displacement per the Tenant Relocation Ordinance: • Tenants must meet 70% MFI and below household income requirement or 80% MFI for mobile home park residents 7 Tenant Relocation Services • Needs Assessment • Housing locator assistance • Moving and storage assistance • Rent payment assistance • Other services/needs 8 Program Update Working with Development Services Department on application monitoring Laveer Logix was selected as the vendor for Tenant Relocation program in 2023 Developed program to accommodate other needs and ordinance updates Relocation Cost Study Update EcoNorthwest selected as vendor Relocation Cost Study: – Affordable Housing Gap Analysis – Displacement Trends – Relocation Cost Research & Estimates – Final …
Melissa Barry, President Sincerely, Austin. Historic Landmark. We thank you for your consideration of this case and for your service to the City of Preservation Austin wholeheartedly supports the designation of 1500 E. 12th St. as a City of Austin intersection to the story of Black East Austin. Houses – both landmarks of Austin’s Black heritage – reflecting the greater importance of this at the corner of E. 12th and Comal Streets, directly across from the I.Q. Hurdle and Southgate-Lewis fraternity, the oldest fraternity in America to admit Black members. The building is prominently situated and music venue. It later became the home of the Gamma Eta Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha building housed the Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops, as well as Club Fifteen Hundred, a bar hub for East Austin’s African American population during the Jim Crow era. By the mid-1950s, the In 1950, Black businessman Buford Johnson purchased the building, transforming it into a community Eisenbeiser, who operated a produce and dry goods store, a saloon, and a restaurant there. grocer and politician Christian J. Willhem, it was later acquired by Dessau merchants Ernest and Louisa building’s early history reflects the German heritage of Austin and Central Texas – initially constructed by Built between 1889 and 1911, the store at 1500 E. 12th St. traces the diverse heritage of East Austin. The Mexican Americans, Native Americans, the LGBTQIA community, and women. Advocacy Priority, which seeks to identify and designate historic sites associated with African Americans, Community Value. Our support for this case is in alignment with our Underrepresented Heritage 12th Street as a City of Austin Historic Landmark for its Architecture, Historic Association, and community culture through preservation. We write to you today in support of designating 1500 East Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, RE: 1500 East 12th Street August 2, 2024 From: Subject: Date: Urgent: Opposition to Demolition of 1500 E. 12th St. and Support for Historic Preservation in East Austin Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:41:31 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commission, As a Black woman who grew up in East Austin, with family roots blocks away from the property in question, I am …
CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-064274; GF-2024-073040 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024 PC DATE: October 8, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: East End Saloon/Eisenbeiser’s Café; 1500 Club/1500 Beauty and Barber Shop WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1500 East 12th Street ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-H-NCCD-NP (Central East Austin NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (10-0). August 7, 2024 – postpone the public hearing (9-1, Commissioner Rubio opposed). September 4, 2024 – recommend historic zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Davis-Thompson, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods , Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing based on historical associations and community value, and individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the areas of land development and community planning. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The building is a vernacular commercial building, a typology rapidly disappearing in Austin. It was recommended as a preservation priority requiring stabilization in a 2019 letter from the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods.1 Originally constructed as a …
City of Austin Housing Department LAVEER LOGIX TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW WHO WE ARE… • CASE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT • DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES • RELOCATION HOUSING SERVICES • COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT • COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS PROGRAM GOALS ENSURE ALIGHNMENT WITH CITY ANTI- DISPLACEMENT INITIAITVES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS BEFORE & DURING THEIR RELOCATION COLLECT QUALITIATIVE AND QUANITATIVE DATA COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO.20160901-050 3 LINES OF SERVICES DEMOLITION | REHABILITATION | SPECIAL POPULATIONS • NEEDS ASSESSMENT • HOUSING LOCATOR SERVICES • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • CASE MANAGEMENT • MOVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT • LANDLORD RECRUITMENT • COMMUNITY PARTNER OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT • HOUSING MARKET RESEARCH 4 TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MOBILE HOME PARK FEES & SITE PREP APPLICATION FEES APPROVED LEASE RELATED EXPANSES FIRST MONTH’S RENT DEPOSIT FEES Up to �6k in Financial Assistance STORAGE & LOGISTICS Learn to infuse energy into your delivery to leave a lasting impression. One of the goals of effective communication is to motivate your audience. REFERRAL APPLICANT OUTREACH & INTAKE APPLICATION ONGOING RELOCATION CASE MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SURVEY & EVALUATION CLOSE OUT PROGRAM PIPELINE 6 THANK YOU! Laveer Logix Austin Tenant Relocation Assistance Program Team
The Austin Community Development Commission supports the Historic Landmark Commission’s ordinance to designate 1500 E. 12th St. as a City of Austin Historic Landmark. Dear Mayor and Council, From Preservation Austin: “Builtbetween1889and1911,thestoreat1500E.12thSt.tracesthediverseheritageofEastAustin.The building’searlyhistoryreflectstheGermanheritageofAustinandCentralTexas–initiallyconstructed bygrocerandpoliticianChristianJ.Willhem,itwaslateracquiredbyDessaumerchantsErnestand LouisaEisenbeiser,whooperatedaproduceanddrygoodsstore,asaloon,andarestaurantthere. In1950,BlackbusinessmanBufordJohnsonpurchasedthebuilding,transformingitintoacommunity hubforEastAustin’sAfricanAmericanpopulationduringtheJimCrowera.Bythemid-1950s,the buildinghousedtheFifteenHundredBeautyandBarberShops,aswellasClubFifteenHundred,abar andmusicvenue.ItlaterbecamethehomeoftheGammaEtaAlphachapteroftheAlphaPhiAlpha fraternity,theoldestfraternityinAmericatoadmitBlackmembers.Thebuildingisprominently situatedatthecornerofE.12thandComalStreets,directlyacrossfromtheI.Q.Hurdleand Southgate-LewisHouses–bothlandmarksofAustin’sBlackheritage–reflectingthegreaterimportance ofthisintersectiontothestoryofBlackEastAustin.“ This property has been part of the many changes in East Austin and deserves to be preserved and designated a historic landmark for the City of Austin. We urge the Austin City to support the ordinance. -The Austin Community Development Commission
December 4, 2024 The Hon. Kirk Watson, Mayor Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Re: Zoning Change Review, Case Number: PR-2024-064274; GF-2024-073040 Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members: We are writing to endorse the efforts of the Austin Historic Landmark Commission to recognize one of East Austin's oldest buildings, Eisenbeiser's East End Saloon, located at 1500 E. 12th Street, as a local historic landmark. We support the application of historic zoning to the property because it clearly meets the criteria required to be eligible for local landmark listing. The building is architecturally significant as a rare example of a vernacular commercial building in Austin, and has historical significance as an important example of the diverse economic and social history of East Austin. The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recognizes the property's significance due to its association with prominent German grocers and African-American business owners. The property is also noted for its unique contribution to the neighborhood's cultural identity, having served as a popular gathering place in East Austin. Furthermore, it is part of a historically important urban cultural landscape at the intersection at 12th and Comal Streets, situated across from two other notable African-American landmarks. The rehabilitation of the building is feasible. Across Austin and Texas, we've seen historic buildings in a similar condition successfully restored and adapted for modern use while preserving their integrity and character. The city has a wealth of preservation architects, consultants, and contractors capable of expertly restoring such structures, demonstrating that no building's condition is beyond revival. Also, the State of Texas and federal government provide historic tax credit incentives of up to 45% of project costs for income-producing historic properties if the building were to be designated at the state or federal level as well. The East End Saloon deserves recognition and preservation, not only for East Austin but for all Texans who value landmarks that narrate our state's history. As the statewide advocate for historic preservation, we are committed to collaborating with you and the residents of Austin to secure the future of this historic site. Sincerely, Evan R. Thompson Executive Director
BETHANY CEMETERY Association To : Austin City Council Dear Council Members, November 19, 2024 I am writing on behalf of the Bethany Cemetery Association to express our strong support for preserving the historic property located at East 12th Street and Comal in the East Austin Historic District. This building, which dates back to the late 1800s, has long served as a cornerstone for the Black community in Austin, operating over the years as a grocery store, a meeting place, and a vital social center of community life. East Austin’s historic Black landmarks are rapidly disappearing due to ongoing gentrification, erasing vital cultural markers and diminishing the stories of the Black communities that built and thrived in this city. This building is more than a historic structure; it embodies the resilience, resourcefulness, and unity of Austin’s Black community, a story that is worth protecting for future generations. While the mission of the Bethany Cemetery Association is centered on the preservation of Bethany Cemetery, we also advocate for the protection of Austin's cultural landmarks that highlight the significant contributions of the Black community. The historical property on East 12th Street and Comal is a rare surviving example of an establishment from Austin’s early days, marking a time when East Austin served as a self-sustained, vibrant center for Black families and businesses. In an area that has rapidly changed, often to the detriment of its original residents, these landmarks offer an enduring testament to the strength and heritage of Austin’s Black presence and are essential to maintaining our city’s true historical and cultural story and identity. The Bethany Cemetery Association supports the Historic Landmark Commission’s efforts to recognize this historic building as a landmark, securing its future as a part of Austin’s cultural narrative and saving it from demolition. Thank you for your dedication to preserving Austin’s history and for considering this property for historic landmark status. Sue E. Spears President of the Bethany Cemetery Association of Austin bethanycemeteryofaustin@gmail.com 7318 Colony Park Drive Austin, Texas 78724 512-300-3675
November 12th 2024 TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Austin, Texas City Council, City of Austin Texas Re: Letter of support for 1500 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX Greetings, The Travis County Historical Commission is in support of preserving the building at 1500 E. 12th Street and allowing for a zoning change to historic zoning or until such time as proper documentation of its history can be made, and measures taken, to provide context and interpretation to the site. According to the Zoning Change Review Sheet, the property has served as a German neighborhood grocery/retail outlet, beauty parlor/barber shop, saloon/restaurant and African American fraternity house. It is linked to a variety of notable persons and has served different ethnic groups over time, illustrating the complex and changing nature of the East Austin community. We feel that a rush to develop might unintentionally truncate the possibility of learning more about the history of the tract and how it provides a narrative into the diversity and significance of this building to the neighborhood and larger community. It is eligible for landmark status due to several criteria, such as architecture, historical associations and community value. Austin is quickly losing its historic fabric to rapid and uncontrolled development. While some preservation initiatives do not warrant objection, we feel that this property is unique in that it is illustrative of the multiple uses and owners that made up the East Austin community. This area witnessed the evolution of Austin from a multi-ethnic enclave to a post 1928 African American District to the gentrification of more recent years. In so doing, it tells a rich historical narrative that both explains and expands our knowledge of the Austin history. The Travis County Historical Commission supports the nomination of the property at 1500 E. 12th Street as an historic landmark for the City of Austin and if any additional support is requested on this or other matters, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Bob Ward, Chair Travis County Historical Commission
Statement from Howard Ware, longtime coach at Austin Striders Running Club November 22, 2024 That building is a strong face of Austin, Texas. Please let history live on. We appreciate our history as one of the grand cities in the USA. Coach Howard Ware
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241210-005 Date: 12/10/2024 Subject: Letter of Support from the Community Development Commission Motioned By: Commissioner Bertha Delgado Seconded By: Commissioner Tisha-Vonique Hood Recommendation Letter of Support from the Community Development Commission regarding historic zoning at 1500 E.12th Street Description of Recommendation to Council Dea r Ma yor a n d Coun cil, The Aust in Community Development Commission suppor t s t he Histor ic La n dma r k Commission’s or dina nce t o designa t e 1500 E. 12t h St . a s a Cit y of Aust in Hist or ic La ndma r k. From Preservation Austin: “Built between 1889 and 1911, the store at 1500 E. 12th St. traces the diverse heritage of East Austin. The building’s early history reflects the German heritage of Austin and Central Texas – initially constructed by grocer and politician Christian J. Will was later acquired by Dessau merchants Ernest and Louisa Eisenbeiser, who operated a produce and dry goods store, a saloon, and a restaurant there. In 1950, Black businessman Buford Johnson purchased the building, transforming it into a community hub for East Austin’s African American population during the Jim Crow era. By the mid-1950s, the building housed the Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops, as well as Club Fifteen Hundred, a bar and music venue. It later became the home of the Gamma Eta Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the oldest fraternity in America to admit Black members. The building is prominently situated at the corner of E. 12th and Comal Streets, directly across from the I.Q. Hurdle and Southgate-Lewis Houses – both landmarks of Austin’s Black heritage – reflecting the greater importance of this intersection to the story of Black East Austin. “ This property has been part of the many changes in East Austin and deserves to be preserved hem, it 1 of 2 and designated a historic landmark for the City of Austin. We urge the Austin City Council t o suppor t t he or dina nce. - Communit y Developmen t Commission, Aust in, TX Vote: Unanimous on an 8-0-0 For: Chair Cheryl Thompson, Vice Chair Jose Noe Elias, and Commissioners Jenny Achilles, Nyeka Arnold, Bertha Delgado, Tisha Vonique Hood, Raul Longoria and Julia Woods. Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioners Cynthia Jaso, Jo Anne Ortiz, Gavin Porter and Michael Tolliver Attest: 2 of 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 12, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the October 8, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Planning Department Staff) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 6. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan (Chair Thompson) 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations from Community Powered ATX to City Council on the Equity Overlay (Celine Rendon, Community Powered …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on October 8, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Nyeka Arnold Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Rachel Tepper Jonathan Lee CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with 9 commissioners present. Commissioner Longoria joined at 6:40 pm, and Commissioner Bertha Delgado joined at 6:55pm. Commissioners Estevan Delgado and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently two vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 10, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Achilles’ motion, Commissioner Ortiz’s second, the September 10, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections regarding attendance, on an 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion of components to consider for the Equity Overlay for the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative (Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales, and Misael Ramos, Organizers, Community Powered ATX) Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales and Misael Ramos presented. A working group was formed to draft a recommendation for Equity Overlay. Vice Chair Elias and Commissioners Bertha Delgado, Tisha-Vonique Hood, Raul E. Longoria and Nyeka Arnold volunteered to serve on the Equity Overlay Extension Working Group. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 12, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $372,480.59 $185,943.88 $558,424.47 49% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 23 Success Rate% 54% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date September 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,176 1,176 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 69 Success Rate % 190% 147% 104% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs A Year Ago 19 52 317 165 1,006 56,230 Number Served 356 1,176 192 Data in December 77,248 145 …
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2025 DRAFT Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. At the time of this draft, only the Chair or a presiding officer must be present in person. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Community Development Commission Tuesday January 14, 2025 Tuesday February 11, 2025 Tuesday March 11, 2025 Tuesday April 8, 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025 Tuesday June 10, 2025 Tuesday July 8, 2025 Tuesday August 12, 2025 Tuesday September 9, 2025 Tuesday October 14, 2025 Tuesday November 11, 2025 Tuesday December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Time: 6:30pm *Notice of Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Public Comment Period Time: 6:30pm *Goals Statement Review/Drafting for 2025 Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Draft CDC Annual Review & Goals Report Input Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Annual Review & Goals Report Approval Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan approval Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Approve 2025 Meeting Schedule Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Equity Overlay Study Update Community Development Commission (CDC) November 12, 2024 Council Direction Study the feasibility, merits and risks of an equity/anti-displacement overlay and the impacts that such an overlay could have on affordability, and displacement, and property values should we modify the proposed standards by geographic area and lowest income census tracts Focus is to mitigate speculation and displacement in areas most affected by gentrification Explore both short- and long-term consequences of such an overlay Study should be based on the latest data and trends regarding geographic areas experiencing and vulnerable to displacement 2 Equity Overlay Staff Workgroup Staff created an interdepartmental staff workgroup consisting of members from: – Equity Office – Planning Department – Housing Department Workgroup is responsible for handling the deliverables of the equity overlay study requested by City Council 3 Equity Overlay Study Leadership from the Equity Office, Housing Department, and Planning Department collaborated to identify a consultant to conduct a study about the feasibility, merits, and risks of an equity overlay Study to include multiple phases – Phase 1 – Community Outreach and Engagement – Phase 2 – Policy/Program Study and Analysis – Phase 3 – Risk of Displacement – Phase 4 – Final Reporting and Presentation 4 Who is APD-Urban Planning Management? Minority-owned consulting firm from Atlanta established in 1990 Over 40 years of national expertise on neighborhood planning, housing development, affordability policies, and equitable community development Displacement risk mitigation expertise Values: – Commitment to public participation & meaningful engagement – Building relationships with community stakeholders – Acknowledging the values rooted in social & cultural context of a neighborhood Visit www.apdurban.com for more information 5 APD-U Notable Projects Beltline Community Stabilization Program – Promote community stability and mitigate displacement risk – Developed strategies to reduce property tax burden – Recommendations for effective policies for homeowner populations most at risk of displacement Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund – Public/private partnership – Extensive outreach – Developed policy and implementation strategies – Designed anti-displacement tax relief fund policy 6 Analyzing Impacts of Land Use Changes Staff from the Housing and Planning Departments are collaborating with research professors from the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to study the impacts of land development policy changes Purpose of the study is to: – Assess the effects of land use policy …
Equity-Overlay Recommendation Whereas the community has demonstrated strong support for the Equity Overlay, with 34 organizations and 12 neighborhood associations, 146 community leaders & advocates that signed on in support showing up or writing into council in favor of the initiative; Whereas on May 16, 2024, the Austin City Council passed Council Member José Velásquez’ amendment, directing the City Manager to look into the feasibility of adding an Equity Overlay to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from displacement and gentrification; Whereas at the same May 16, 2024 meeting, the Austin City Council passed Council Member Vanessa Fuentes’ amendment calling for a 6 month delay in the implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II in areas currently experiencing or prone to displacement; Whereas the Affordability Impact Statement released by the City of Austin Housing Department Staff states that “market driven solutions could cause the same dynamics that play out today” and “parties with more resources may take advantage of the new regulatory landscape, while those with fewest resources experience an increase in precarity.” Whereas per CM Fuentes’ amendment which provides a 6 month delay for the equity overlay, the Austin City Council expects a report on their directive by November 16, 2024; Whereas on October 8th, at the Community Development Commission meeting, Interim Director of Housing, Mandy DeMayo, informed the commission, CPATX, and the audience that research has not started and staff has not yet contracted with a consultant to work on this directive; Whereas at this same October 8th CDC Meeting, Community Powered ATX has expressed concerns regarding the insufficient timeline and resources allocated for the study; the current timeline of three weeks before the council vote as inadequate for conducting a thorough and effective study; and a lack of communication and progress updates regarding the study; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Community Development Commission urges the Austin City Council to extend the feasibility research period for the Equity Overlay and delay implementation of the HOME Initiative Phase II by an additional 6 months. Be It Further Resolved, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin City Council to allocate additional resources to city staff to support the study and ensure a comprehensive and informed evaluation. This evaluation should include hosting housing forums with frontline service providers and organizations in the Eastern Crescent and other areas most at risk of displacement as identified in the Equity Overlay. Furthermore, it should provide …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 8, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the September 10, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion of components to consider for the Equity Overlay for the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative (Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales, and Misael Ramos, Organizers, Community Powered ATX) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve amendments to the Community Development Commission (CDC) Bylaws regarding removal of board members to comply with state law - 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the City’s application to the United States Department of …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report October 8, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $313,770.31 $161,672.38 $475,442.69 42% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 17 Success Rate% 40% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date August 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,174 1,174 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 54 Success Rate % 190% 147% 74% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 37 317 165 891 49,293 1,174 187 70,634 134 1,393 16 909 …
BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Community Development Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. In addition, the Community Development Commission serves as the tripartite board required by Section 676B of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9910) and further amplified in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B). ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members appointed by the city council to meet the tripartite board requirement specified in Section 676B(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant as follows: 1. Eight members shall be democratically selected to represent residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area; 2. Seven members shall be nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council. Of the seven board members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council, five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served including, but not limited to, business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement or education stakeholders. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. To stagger the terms, after assuming office in 2019, the seven appointed members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council shall serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. The eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. After these initial terms have expired, the subsequent terms of each member shall not exceed the maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. 1 (E) A board member who is absent …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Cara Bertron Rocio Peña-Martinez James May CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioner Porter was absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Vice Chair Ortiz’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, the August 13, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 8-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). Susan Watkins presented. A working group was formed to identify areas of focus for future presentation and analysis. Commissioners Bertha Delgado and Tisha-Vonique Hood volunteered to serve on the Project Connect Deep Dive Working Group. 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) James May briefed the commission. Commissioner Bertha Delgado volunteered to serve as a representative on the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). One more commissioner will be recruited in the future to serve as a representative on HIRC. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 …
z City of Austin 2024 HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Grant Proposal October 8, 2024 Community Development Commission HUD PRO Housing Grant: Goals and Proposed Activities Update the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and Opportunity Mapping Index Create New Zoning Tools to Unlock Missing-Middle and Urban Mixed-Use Development Develop and Preserve Affordable Housing Near Planned Light Rail Investment 2 BACKGROUND: HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO) Grant Basics • Supports efforts to remove barriers and increase • affordable housing production In 2024, HUD awarded 21 PRO Housing grants Austin applied in 2023 but was not selected The second PRO Housing round offers $100 M • • Up to $7M per award • Performance period: 2025-2030 • Priority: Given to applicants showing commitment and progress in overcoming local barriers to affordable housing, with acute demand (Austin qualifies as a priority geography) The Arnold - 1621 E 6th St Austin TX 78702 3 HUD PRO Housing Grant: Need / Challenges Need • Austin, Texas is listed as a priority geography with acute demand for Affordable Housing, due to: • Unequal geographic distribution of affordable housing • A high ratio of median home price to area median income • Rising number of individuals who are homeless • Heavy displacement pressure • Aging rental housing stock $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 Austin Area Home Prices Vs. Median Household Income Median Home Value Median Household Income Source: American Community Survey 2006-2022 1-Year Estimates, Tables B19013(A-I) and B25077 Overall MHI (2022 Dollars Inflation Adjusted) Median House Value 4 HUD PRO Housing Grant: Need / Challenges Key Barriers to Affordable Housing Goals • Socio-Political Barriers: Lack of updated action plan to meet housing goals, disparities affecting protected classes, uneven affordable housing distribution, and lack of public transit and infrastructure in key areas • Regulatory Barriers: Slow, complex regulatory processes and exclusionary land use rules • Economic Barriers: Mismatch between incomes and housing costs, high land and construction costs, financing challenges for affordable housing, and housing supply shortage Improve the City’s ability to meet housing goals through updated data and resource alignment Revise city regulations to ensure a wider range of housing options Invest in affordable housing near planned light rail to ensure easy access to transit, jobs, and services. 5 HUD PRO Housing Grant: Goals and Proposed Activities Update the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and Opportunity Mapping Index Create New Zoning Tools to …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING September 10, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Vacant Public Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion, and possible action to approve the Equity-Based Preservation Plan (Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member). 6. Discussion and possible action on amendments to the Community Development Commission (CDC) bylaws related to the election process for elected commissioners (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 13, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Estevan Delgado Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Gavin Porter Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Alex Radtke Marc Coudert CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioner Porter was absent. There are currently four vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the June 11, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Vice Chair Elias motion, Commissioner Estevan Delgado’s second, the June 11, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on a 10-0-0 vote, with one correction – “Ed Brown” was changed to Ed Blake. 2. Briefing on the Heat Resilience Playbook (Marc Coudert, Program Manager, Environmental BRIEFINGS Conservation, Office of Resilience). Marc Coudert gave the briefing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition and Preservation investments (Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager, and Alex Radtke Housing Development Manager, Housing Department). Alex Radtke presented. 4. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed …
2024 Neighborhood Services Customer Satisfaction Survey Why Survey of customer satisfaction is required • Used our Oasis data – all clients receiving in person food assistance, home delivery food assistance, notary services, summer fans, clothing, baby supplies (e.g. car seats, formula), holiday events (e.g. Juneteenth, Thanksgiving) • Didn’t explicitly include rent or utility assistance customers although most also get a food assistance due to technology limitations • Used the same six questions as 2023 so we can see trend lines How • Used Oasis Insight Broadcast function to send text to 6,739 households served since January 1 2024 • 241 or 3.5% responded almost all on mobile device • Sent text message in both English & Spanish • 23% of responses came on Spanish survey • We had a 62% abandonment rate (people who started but didn’t complete 7 question survey) What do you remember getting at a neighborhood Center? Clients say.. • 28% of people reported receiving food pantry • 19% reported receiving Fresh Food For Families • 15% reported receiving Market Days • 12% reported receiving HOPE (pantry staples for seniors 60+) • 8% weren’t sure what services they got • 89% of people responding said they were very satisfied or satisfied with the overall quality of services How happy with overall quality of services? Very Unsatisfied, 4, 2% Insatisfecho, 1, 0% Unsatisfied, 5, 2% Didn't Answer, 26, 11% Muy satisfecho, 39, 16% Neutral , 12, 5% Satisfied, 36, 15% Satisfecho, 9, 4% Very Satisfied, 109, 45% Disagree 1% En desacuerdo 0% Muy en desacuerdo 0% Strongly Disagree 3% No estoy seguro (a) 1% Not Sure 6% Totalmente de acuerdo 19% Agree 11% De acuerdo 4% In total 90% of respondents felt staff cared for them and listened to their needs 71% felt strongly that staff cared about them and listened to their needs - 77% of Spanish responses - 69% of English responses Did staff care about and listen to your needs? Strongly Agree 55% Getting Services was easy 3% 3% 3% 18% 73% Strongly Disagree Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree Services were easy to find 91% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed 2% 2% 5% 20% 71% Strongly Disagree Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree I would recommend a friend or relative get help at a Neighborhood Center Strongly Disagree, 9, 4% Disagree, 2, 1% Not Sure, 10, 4% 91% would recommend -Spanish respondents all …
Self Sufficiency Case Management Neighborhood Services Angel Zambrano LPC Self Sufficiency Services CY 2024 + 61 households served (thru 9/1) + 25 people in 15 households transitioned out of poverty by providing 3 months of income documentation + 48 household assisted to reduce/eliminate income barriers with financial assistance A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 2 Satisfaction Survey + 44 clients with email sent survey in July & August + 30% response rate (13) + 11 or 85% would recommend the program to a friend or relative 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 11 1 1 Disagree Not Sure Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 3 Satisfaction Survey +85% report being very satisfied with the program 11 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 1 1 Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very Unsatisified A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 4 85% agreed their case manager was easy to contact 1 2 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 5 10 S S C M 85% agree their case manager helped find services (jobs, healthcare, supports, etc.) 1 2 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree 10 A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 6 78% agree their case manager cared about and listened to their needs 1 1 Agree Disagree Strongly Agree A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 7 11 S S C M 85% report case management has made them more self-sufficient Agree Disagree Not Sure Strongly Agree 9, 69% 2, 15% 1, 8% 1, 8% A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 S S C M 8 When asked what additional services would be helpful, clients said Positive Experience Additional Needs + “none, very grateful’ + “transportation” twice + “I’ve been exceptionally pleased with the + “Vehicle” services I have received and am very grateful” + “none’ + “Extended assistance” + “Resources on how to balance life with children working and schooling” + “Finding affordable health care” + “Navigating health insurance plans” + “Food, immediate work, money” + “Financial budget help” A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 + “job search assistance and leads/financial S S C M support …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report September 10, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 7/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,050.00 $225,704.89 $107,934.50 $333,639.39 30% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 13 Success Rate% 30% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date July 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,131 1,131 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 53 Success Rate % 190% 141% 72% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 36 317 136 781 42,030 1,131 142 63,452 117 1,348 13 832 …
BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Community Development Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. In addition, the Community Development Commission serves as the tripartite board required by Section 676B of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9910) and further amplified in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B). ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members appointed by the city council to meet the tripartite board requirement specified in Section 676B(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant as follows: 1. Eight members shall be democratically selected by organizations to representing residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income populations individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area; 2. Seven members shall be nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council. Of the seven board members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council, five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served including, but not limited to, business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement or education stakeholders. (B) A list of the organizations authorized to democratically select members of the board shall be kept current, including organization members and their most recent contact information. Board members shall be furnished a current organization and membership list upon request and also upon the completion of every triennial Community Services Block Grant needs assessment.[intentionally deleted] (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. To stagger the terms, after assuming office in 2019, the seven appointed members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council shall serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. The eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the 1 Formatted: Indent: Hanging: …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. _________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CHAPTER 2-1 RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings City Council finds that amendments to Chapter 2-1 are necessary to ensure consistency with state law regulations regarding the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. Ch. 106). PART 2. Section 2-1-128 (Community Development Commission) of the City Code is repealed and replaced to read: § 2-1-128 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (A) The Community Development Commission is composed of 15 members to meet the tripartite board requirement in the Community Services Block Grant Act, as follows: (1) eight members selected by residents from each of the geographic areas designated in Subsection (C) through a democratic procedure to represent the low-income populations served under the Community Services Block Grant Act; and (2) seven members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the council. (B) Of the seven commission members appointed under Subsection (A)(2), five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served law including, but not enforcement, or education stakeholders. labor, religious, to, business, industry, limited (C) The council shall designate from time to time eight geographic areas of Travis County and shall designate a seat on the commission to represent that area. Page 1 of 2 Commented [SK1]: Amendments reflect the following: 1.Deleted 2-1-128(E) and 2-1-128(G) City Code referencing organizations responsible for nominating democratically elected members that represent low-income populations as requested by City staff. 2.Edited 2-1-128(G) City Code (currently 2-1-128(I) City Code) to comply with 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3), which requires the CDC as the advisory body to be responsible for removing both private sector and democratically selected members. 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3) states: “(3) Removal of Board Members/Public Organizations. Public officials or their representatives may be removed from the advisory board by the Public Organization, or by the advisory board if the board is so empowered by the Public Organization. The advisory board may petition the Public Organization to remove an advisory board member. All other board members may be removed by the advisory board.” 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 …
Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Programs Update Community Development Commission September 10, 2024 Contents • Community Initiated Solutions Program Funding & Priorities • Program Descriptions • Next Steps Background and Research 4 Five Guiding Community Values 1. Prevent households from being priced out of Austin 2. Foster equitable, integrated, and 3. diverse communities Invest in housing for those most in need 4. Create new and affordable housing choices for all Austinites in all parts of Austin 5. Help Austinites reduce their household costs 5 Research & Data Displacement risk maps help us prioritize investments for maximum impact and community benefits. 6 Allocation of Funds to Date Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 8 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Project Connect Connect Timeline of Funding Available FY23- FY25 Funding 10 Anti-Displacement Funding Allocated to Date Available Balance $44,194,231 Expenditures $29,925,602 25% $120 million $120 Million Allocated Allocated To through Date FY24 Expenditures Encumbrances Available Balance Encumbrances $45,880,167 11 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding 13 YR Timeline PC Funding FY23 – FY25 CIS Next Steps $10.9 Million for Phase II Additional funding made available for existing CIS partners. Applications will be submitted this summer and evaluated by community evaluators and CAC members. $5 Million for New CIS Submissions This fall, new funding will be made available for new applications with a priority focused on projects that expand economic mobility. 12 Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education. 14 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $2 million Term: 4/3/23 through 4/2/24 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: 4/1/23 through 3/31/26 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $997,310 Term: 10/1/23 through 9/30/26 15 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) Meals on Wheels …
