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Item3b_CDC_PSH_RRH_05.17.21(LateBackup) — original pdf
June 8, 2021 COA Community Development Commission (CDC) Funding Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) & Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) I. II. III. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) 1 provides short-term rental assistance and services, typically for up to 12-24 months. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and maintain stable housing. Guided by the Housing First philosophy, RRH is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income, or sobriety) and the resources and services provided are tailored to the needs of the person. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) 2 is an intervention that combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. RRH and PSH are funded through a number of avenues: A. City of Austin’s Housing & Planning Department (HPD) and the Austin Public Health Department (APD) 1. HPD uses federal and local funds and general obligation bonds towards supporting the construction of PSH. Additionally, APH allocates federal and local funding towards homelessness prevention/diversion and social services provided by community service providers. B. Housing Vouchers (provided through local Housing Authorities): 1. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) 3 - housing subsidy that moves with the tenant from rental property to rental property, reducing the amount of rent a tenant has to pay based on their household income and local rent limits. These vouchers are no or low barrier because they fund the individual. 2. Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) 4 - housing subsidy provided through housing assistance payments (HAP) contracts with the owner(s) of multifamily rental housing. The subsidy makes up the difference between what a household can afford and the HUD approved rent for the rental unit. These vouchers are somewhat barrier restricted, based on the landlord of the project but staff is ongoingly working to incentivize no/low barrier applicant acceptance. C. Continuum of Care Grant: ($700K) - the main applicant and receiver is ECHO and this funding serves 30-50 people plus administration costs. It is used for providing social services and rental assistance. D. Best Single Source Plus Program (BSS+) 5 - provides comprehensive case management and direct financial assistance to eligible individuals and families in the Austin/Travis County area. E. (Local) Municipal Vouchers: Approved by Austin City Council in late 2020, this new funding source will provide PBRA to local PSH developments. F. HOME Grant ($3.1 Million): In addition to providing tenant based rental assistance (see B:1) funds housing rehabilitation, as well …
Item4a_CAC Meeting Summary_05262021_Draft(LateBackup) — original pdf
Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) May 26, 2021 Meeting Summary Meeting started 5:00 p.m. 31 attendees Community Advisory Committee members present: Susana Almanza, Awais Azhar, Gretchen Flatau, Teddy Fong, Brianna Snitchler, Alex Karner, Susan Somers, Kathryn Broadwater, Renee Lopez; David Shapiro Community Advisory Committee members absent: Joao Paolo Connolly; Alberto Mejia; Jeremy Hendricks Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) and City of Austin (COA) Staff: Jackie Nirenberg, ATP; Nefertitti Jackmon, COA – Housing and Planning Department (HPD); Lonny Stern, ATP; Annick Beaudet, COA Project Connect Office Public Comment: Linda Jackson Land Acknowledgement: Rocio Villalobos I. II. - - Role of CAC – Jackie Nirenberg presented the committee’s role as written in the amendment approved by City Council and the CapMetro Board on December 18, 2020 Governance Considerations – Presented by Nefertitti Jackmon Susana Almanza noted that Council had already allocated $23 and expressed concern about the CAC not having an opportunity to weigh in on that decision - Nefertitti Jackmon responded that Mandy De Mayo with HPD will be making a presentation and asking for CAC feedback on the upcoming RFQ for community development Susana Almanza recommended following structure of the City of Austin’s Community Development Commission - Working group will develop bylaws o Volunteers for working group: Susana Almanza, Awais Azhar III. Equity Tool Update – Presented by Nefertitti Jackmon - Awais Azhar asked whether the broader community had been given an opportunity to weigh in on the development of the Equity Tool. - Nefertitti Jackmon responded that the Catalysts who were selected to work on the tool - were chosen specifically for their lived experiences with displacement. Susana, who served as a Catalyst said that the tool will be shared with the Quality of Life Commissions for feedback and recommendations. - Awais asked staff to provide how public comment opportunities were promoted. - Brianna Snitchler asked if there was an iterative process by which feedback can continue to shape the tool - Nefertitti pointed out that the Equity Tool will be constantly evolving, and that the CAC will have the opportunity to continue to shape it by developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Susana added that the role of the CAC is to share the information with the community - - Awais requested a breakdown by tenant/property owner of the CAC and the Catalysts Next meeting: Wednesday, June 30 at 5 pm Topics to be discussed: - Elect Officers - …
Title VI_Project Connect 8Jun2021(LateBackup) — original pdf
June 8, 2021 Memorandum for Community Development Commission Chair Amit Motwani and Members (BC-Amit.Motwani@austintexas.gov) Subject: Title Transit Disparate Impacts—Community Services Block Grant VI Affordable Housing Impediments (Possible Action) 1. Disparate Impact: $7.1B Project Connect, contingent on 45% Federal funding, will segregate Austin for centuries. North of US 183 rail is 24-30 years, yet Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Austin City Council promoted “equity” propaganda. During the 87th Texas Legislature, HB 3893 (Hinojosa) died on “intent calendar.” Republican Senators understood that Capital Metro’s discriminatory Cap Remap violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which “prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin” (FTA, 2012) and would have jeopardized Texas’ Federal funding had the Downtown tunnel bill passed. Federal Register: Submit Formal Comment to Federal Transit Administration. This will help determine if Capital Metro gets Federal funding. Ø Blue Line: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/24/2021-10866/preparation-of-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the- capital-metro-blue-line-project-in-austin#open-comment Ø Orange Line: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/24/2021-10865/preparation-of-an-environmental-impact-statement-for- the-capital-metro-orange-line-project-in-austin [Deadline: June 23, 2021 (15 days remaining)] June 8, 2021 2 Subject: Title Transit Disparate Impacts—Community Services Block Grant VI Affordable Housing Impediments (Possible Action) 2. Target Audience: False ad, “Project Connect is a transit plan with more ways to move us all.” Voters were never told they would be subsidizing a system for white commuters from the suburbs. Instead, false ballot language noted “essential workers.” December 14, 2015-March 13, 2016 - about 5,000 surveys (partial results below): 72% white, 52% female (25-35), majority had access to two vehicles, earned $100K, and 94% had some college (≈27% graduate degree). Capital Metro then created its new bus network saying “the people” wanted to walk ½-mile to a frequent bus. November 16, 2016 I testified against disparate impacts. October 24, 2017 Chair Wade Cooper relied on AURA urbanists, third party data not publicly available, asserting minorities [Southeast Hispanics, not Northeast Blacks] had access to the 15-minute network, ignoring safety: more transfers north of US 183 on roadways over 30K vehicles per day (“vpd”) due to unilateral northeast-west eliminations, walk to main corridor from home, wait at neighborhood stops, and transfer time. Blacks wait twice as long as Cooper’s #30-Walsh Tarlton whites outside the service area. Cooking the Books! 2015-16: Capital Metro surveyed 72% whites. Resolutions and Ballot falsely implied minorities under the guise of Title VI. August 24, 2020 Capital Metro excerpt (p. 78) Source: Connections2025.org January 25, 2016: Item III. Public Comment Anthony Walker (Black driver, 24-years). Urban Rail reflections: “Capital Metro Board, is …
2021_6_8_CDC_Approved-Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 8, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm Via Videoconference 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 Vacant 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 Michael Tolliver Shakita Hawthorne Bertha Delgado Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Heidi Sloan Julia Woods Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Katie Horstman Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Daniel Word Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:48pm with 10 members present. 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. Alexis Henderson, Will Henderson, Steve Sivells, Sylvia Blanco, Zenobia C. Joseph, Kendra Ester, and Lira Ramirez addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the April 13, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Deshotel’s motion, Commission Paup’s second, the CDC’s April 13, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Briefing, discussion and possible action on the Community Services Block Grants 2021 Needs Assessment (Woollard, Nichols & Associates) Kelly Nichols, Mercedes Perry and Desiree Burns gave the briefing. Following discussion, on Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Deshotel’s second, the CDC voted unanimously to approve the Community Services Block Grants 2021 Needs Assessment. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan (Rebecca Giello & Katie Horstman, b) Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comment on Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan Housing & Planning Department) Rebecca Giello and Katie …
2021_5_11_CDC_Agenda.pdf — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Meeting May 11, 2021 The Community Development Commission meeting to be held May 11, 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 (May 10, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11, 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, May 10, 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) 11 de mayo 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 (10 de mayo 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 …
Item1_2021_4_13_CDC_DRAFT_MINUTES.pdf — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT 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 Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER: Members Absent: Joe Deshotel Tandera Louie Madra Mays Michael Tolliver Raymond Young Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Travis Perlman Rick Holloway Sam Tedford Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:55pm with eight members present. Commissioner Paup joined the meeting at 6:06pm. 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 registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 9, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the March 9, 2021, minutes were approved with a correction on the spelling of Commissioner Motwani’s name. The minutes were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Garrett abstaining. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano 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 Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology …
Item2d_Final-HACA-Rosewood-PPT-5.11.21- PDF — original pdf
Rosewood Courts Redevelopment COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION May 11th, 2021 Rosewood Courts: Now is the Time Video Double Click Box to Play Rosewood Courts Redevelopment TODAY • More than 80 years old • Cinderblock construction • No central air conditioning • Outdated heating and plumbing • No longer viable • NOW is the time to redevelop! Rosewood Courts Redevelopment SITE PLAN View 1: Close to Recreation Dr, view of Bldg B View 2: Hillside close to Recreation Dr, View of Bldg B & Bldg C Preservation Building D Preservation Building E Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROTECTIONS, IMPROVEMENTS & CHOICE ● Protections provide current residents the first right to return ● Significant Improvements through the reconstruction & rehabilitation of the property, increased number of apartments ● Choices are made by residents during the process Resident Engagement: Amplifying Resident Voices • Collect Meaningful Resident Feedback • Resident Feedback Directly Impacts Design • May 22nd Resident Engagement Event Broader Community Engagement • 3 Community Workshops 4/13 and 5/1 • • Next workshop is June 10th at 6:30pm • Centered on History of Rosewood Courts and Emancipation Park • Community Feedback • Participants from multiple zip codes Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROJECT TIMELINE • Ongoing - Opportunities for Resident and Community Feedback • March 2021 – Round 1 Voting • April 2021 – Updated Interior Design • May 22, 2021 – Resident Community Engagement Event • June 2021- Select Relocation Consultant • June 10,2021- Community Workshop #3 Rosewood Courts Redevelopment STAY INFORMED For more information, visit hacanet.org/rosewoodcourts QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Item2e_ResponseToWinterStormUri-PPT.pdf — original pdf
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Presentation May 11, 2021 Impact of Winter Storm Uri On February 15, 2021, the City Manager announced that the City of Austin would suspend normal operations due to the hazardous weather conditions. The Austin Code Department (ACD) temporarily halted its business operations, including routine code inspections, from February 16 through February 19, 2021. ACD mobilized an initial emergency response team of field personnel to remain on standby, ready to address any urgent complaints reported to Austin 3-1-1 during this timeframe that would require immediate attention. Procedural Outlines • • • • Responded to Priority 2 (non-imminent/dangerous conditions) and COVID-19 cases as the top priorities. Responded and inspected properties in accordance with the department’s ACD-103 Case Management Standards policy. For tenant-occupied properties, tenants were advised to reach out to their landlord to request a service repair order. Inspections were prioritized for properties in the City’s Repeat Offender Program (ROP) to quickly assess living conditions and protect Austin’s vulnerable tenant populations. Data Data Data Breakdown Maps Council Districts Response to Unsafe Housing Complaints • Resumed inspections on a priority basis to maintain a consistent response and in consideration of the challenges faced by homeowners and property managers in correcting the problems. Increased request of response from the affected property owners and landlords to include: • • An Action Plan for repairs within 48 hours. • Action Plans were to include repair plans, alternative accommodations for the tenants, and any resources that would be provided to tenants such as food, vouchers, or water. • Non cooperative Managers/property owners will receive a notice of Violation upon confirmation of the violations • All cases will be expedited through the legal process if no actions are taken Initiated Virtual Inspections as part of the policy and procedures as an • option for tenants IT working on a public dashboard to include status updates • Response to ROP Unsafe Housing Complaints • • Repeat Offender Properties are reviewed for Eligibility of the suspension every 30 days this review consists of the deficiency status and compliance timeline Improvements to the 2 5 2 query criteria to improve the criteria of property qualification for the program • Included a formal review of those properties on a quarterly basis. • Notification of periodic inspections on ROP is communicated to the • occupants of the properties through the ACD website. Increased request of response from …
Item3a_CSBG-MonthlyReport-May2021.pdf — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report May 11, 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 3/31/21 $105,962.39 $47,954.71 $0 $153,917.10 % of Total 15% 12.4% 0% 14% 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 March 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 848 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 Number Served #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 50 50 0 19 848 51 5,191 27 848 2 100 848 0 19 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 …
2021_4_13_CDC_Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Meeting April 13, 2021 The Community Development Commission meeting to be held April 13, 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 (April 12, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 13, 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, April 12, 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) 13 de abril 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 (12 de abril 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 …
2021_3_9_CDC_DRAFT-Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 9, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT 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 Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays 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. Members in Attendance Amit Motwanit (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) (joined the call at 5:45pm) Bertha Delgado (joined the call at 5:50pm) Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Tandera Louie Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver (left the call at 6:00pm) Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent Kendra Garret Madra Mays Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Letitia Brown Mandy DeMayo Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 10 members present. 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. The following speakers signed up to address the board regarding Item# 4a: Tiffany Washington and Olivia Overturf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the January 12, 2021 & February 26, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Louie’s second, the January 12th minutes were approved unanimously. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the February 26th minutes were approved on a 9-0-3 vote; Commissioners Mejia, Louie and Sloan abstained. The minutes were approved with the change that a presentation on Austin Energy’s CAP program should be included in the Future Agenda Items. 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 presented. b) Briefing and discussion …
Item1-CDC-3-9-2021-DraftMinutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) March 9, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT 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 Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays 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. Members in Attendance Amit Motwanit (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) (joined the call at 5:45pm) Bertha Delgado (joined the call at 5:50pm) Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Tandera Louie Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver (left the call at 6:00pm) Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent Kendra Garret Madra Mays Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Letitia Brown Mandy DeMayo Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 10 members present. 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. The following speakers signed up to address the board regarding Item# 4a: Tiffany Washington and Olivia Overturf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the January 12, 2021 & February 26, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Louie’s second, the January 12th minutes were approved unanimously. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the February 26th minutes were approved on a 9-0-3 vote; Commissioners Mejia, Louie and Sloan abstained. The minutes were approved with the change that a presentation on Austin Energy’s CAP program should be included in the Future Agenda Items. 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 presented. b) Briefing and discussion …
Item3c_URB_RFP_CDC_Presentation — original pdf
Briefing on Urban Renewal Agency East 11th Street Development Opportunities Community Development Commission April 13, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Urban Renewal Agency • East 11th Street Development Opportunities • Process & Timeline • Potential Development Priorities • Opportunities to Engage 2 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin • Authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 374 • URA of City of Austin created by City Council in 1959 • URA involved in some of the redevelopment activity on East 11th Street • Board includes 7 members: • Manuel Escobar (Chair) • Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair) • Jacqueline Watson • Amit Motwani • Kobla Tetey • Nathaniel Bradford • Danielle Skidmore 3 East 11th Street Development Opportunities • URA owns two remaining parcels referred to as Block 16 & Block 18 fronting East 11th Street • URA & City will be hosting public meetings this Summer to discuss the projects and gather public feedback 4 Block 16 0.96 acres • • • 2 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to African American Cultural & Heritage Facility 5 Block 18 1.09 acres • • • • 3 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to Victory Grill Currently operated as Kenny Dorham’s Backyard 6 Timeline & Process May 3 2021 May 17 2021 May 31 2021 June 6 2021 Public Mtg 1 URB Mtg URB Mtg Public Mtg 2 Jul 2021 Aug 2021 Sep 2021 Nov 2021 RFP Published Submission Deadline Staff & URB Evaluation City Council Selection 7 Proposed Development Priorities • Development Priorities for the properties previously discussed by URB as a result of public engagement in early 2019. 1. Affordable Housing – at least 25% of dwelling units shall be made affordable to households earning no more than 60% & 80% MFI, for rental and ownership housing respectively 2. Community Parking - Incorporate additional off-street parking for adjacent neighborhood businesses 3. Complimentary Uses - Incorporate uses that complement the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility on Block 16 & Victory Grill on Block 18 4. Vendor Preference - Prioritize development partners who are, or go above and beyond to partner with MBE/WBE vendors 5. Sustainability – Prioritize Proposals that incorporate AE 2-star Green Building Standards 6. Design – Prioritize Proposals that use creative design to complement adjacent development and help to activate pedestrian oriented uses along the corridor 8 Ways to Engage • Reach out to provide initial feedback …
Item3e_AffordableHousing_Transit_tool — original pdf
Affordable Housing + Transit Map Series These maps show how Austin’s affordable housing relates to the future public transit expansion. Link: https://arcg.is/1bXTqG0
Item3f_Economic Prosperity Commission_RecWinterStormUri — original pdf
Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation (20210317-002B) WHEREAS, the Economic Prosperity Commission advises council on matters of construction, job creation, and the prosperity of all Austinites and all of these areas were gravely impacted by and are still recovering from the extreme winter events of February 2021; WHEREAS, extreme weather is becoming more frequent due in part to the negative effects of climate change and these events strain our emergency management services, utility infrastructure, transportation, and communication networks which are under the auspices of the City of Austin; WHEREAS, the lack of effective communication to the public by Austin public utilities and the government instilled a lack confidence in local government during Winter Storm Uri; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is not in a recovery, we are still in a crisis as Austinites are still struggling with water, food, and electricity shortages (and fear of high utility and water bills); WHEREAS, Austin City Council recently appointed the first Resiliency Officer and has proactively prepared for extreme weather events recognizing their potential devastation to the local economy in the response to Climate Resilience Resolution 20190509-019, which specifically called for opportunities for city staff and the community to work together and comprehensively address extreme weather impacts and increase Austin’s climate resilience. However, did not account for, or include evaluation of extreme cold occurrences, such as the events of Winter 2011, and Winter 2021; WHEREAS, extreme winter weather has impacted Austin as recently as January, 2021, 2011 and prior to that in 1989. The data shows that these are not 100 year events. The House Committee on State Affairs issued an Interim Report in December 2012 that specifically addressed cold weather concerns and directly questioned via included memo the ERCOT and Public Utility Board’s decision to raise the system wide megawatt hour cap 180 times its normal rate to $9,000; WHEREAS, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP)—designed to assist in the ongoing economic and public health efforts—was signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden. Included in this bill is $195.8 million dollars for the City of Austin, portions of which can be used to make necessary investment in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure; WHEREAS, advanced notice of the polar vortex was given by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio and knowledge that it would create historic lows and winter storms in early February yet the city was still underprepared for this event; …
Item2_CSBG_briefing_April2021 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report April 13, 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 2020 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 2/28/21 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,095,584 $743,867.11 $343,541.89 $8,175 $1,095,584 107% 87% 57.5% 100% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY20 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 February 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 587 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 Number Served #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 50 50 0 19 3,813 587 41 21 587 74 587 0 19 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 …
Items3a_&_3b_FY21-22_ActionPlan_Presentation — original pdf
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Highlights from the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) Community Development Commission April 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports (CAPER) The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 2 FY 19-20 Accomplishments Snapshot • Total number of people served through federally funded projects: 1,791 • Total number of people earning Extremely Low- Income (<30% MFI) served: 1,399 • Total number of federal dollars spent: $13,908,316 3 People Served by Investment Category Investment Category Persons/Households Served Special Needs Assistance Homeless Assistance Renter Assistance Homebuyer Assistance Homeowner Assistance 743 521 320 28 144 Housing Development Assistance 29 Other Community Development 6 Total 1,791 4 Population of Austin vs. Population Served- Race Data includes persons served by CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, AND ESG funded actives *Austin Population data provided by the American Community Census *Population served data provided by Housing and Planning Department and Austin Public Health staff 5 Population of Austin vs. Population Served- Ethnicity Data includes persons served by CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, AND ESG funded actives *Austin Population data provided by the American Community Census *Population served data provided by Housing and Planning Department and Austin Public Health staff 6 Population Served- Income 7 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs 8 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs- Continued 9 FY 19-20 Services Provided- Goals vs. Outcomes Select Programs- Continued 10 Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment Community Development Commission April 2021 Agenda HPD Overview Federal Reporting Process Fiscal Year 2021-22 Program Funding New COVID-19 Program Funding Community Needs Assessment/ Public Comment Schedule Provide Your Feedback Federal Reporting Processes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and …
Item3d_ADA_compliance_pres_DSD — original pdf
Request: 1. City/Housing & Planning Development (HPD) AHOST ADA Searchability Function 2. Housing & Planning Development (HPD) Verification of ADA Compliance on Affordable Housing Projects 3. Development Services Department (DSD) Clarify ADA Requirements, Compliance Process, and Inspection Item 3D ____________________________________________________________________ Item 3 (above) DSD Process: 1. ADA Requirements & Standards a. Development Services Department enforces ADA standards within: i. International Building Code (IBC) which follows compliance with 1989 Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Amendments for accessible/adaptable dwelling units. ii. 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC), the City of Austin previously adopted. b. The City of Austin does not directly enforce any federal or state accessibility requirements. 2. Plan Review/Compliance Process a. NEW multi-family construction conducts review of accessibility compliance. i. Type A adaptable is required for 2% of units and meets the Fair Housing minimum requirements, more user-friendly for individuals in wheelchairs. S.M.A.R.T. Housing projects encompass 10% of units. 1. Basic Type A features: Turning radiuses, Lower shelving, Lever type door hardware, Accessible threshold throughout, Lower kitchen workstations and lavatories ii. Type B Adaptable: (a) For non-elevator buildings, pertains to all ground floor units. (b) Buildings with elevators, pertains to all remaining dwelling units on elevator accessible floors. 1. Basic Type B features: Parallel approach at sinks and bathroom vanities, Removable base cabinets, Blocking for future grab bars b. RENOVATION projects may be required to meet accessibility requirements when alterations are made, not retroactively applied on existing structures. Accessibility improvements required by code vary depending on scope and nature of renovations which is determined during the plan review process. 3. Inspections a. Permitted multi-family construction projects are reviewed by Commercial Inspectors to confirm field compliance and construction standards in accordance with the Building Plan Review stamped drawings. (NOTE: Adaptable units can be found in the approved plans in city archives.) i. Commercial Inspections: reviews building requirements from perimeter to contents therein. 1. Review encompasses: Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for accessible routes including walking surfaces, clearances (doors, hallways, turn radius), door/gate opening force and/or power-assisted buttons, handrails, slope ratio of ramps with edge protection, restrooms, elevator access, signals (visual and audible) and signage, water fountains. ii. Environmental Inspections: reviews 5’ from the building to the ROW. 1. Review encompasses: bicycle racks, handicap signage and markings (ground signage), parking and striping, crosswalks and striping, sidewalk width, access points, ramp from parking lot to facility, handrails. iii. ROW Inspections: reviews everything within …
CDC_Meeting_Video_4-13-2021 — original link
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