BLACKLAND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM YEAR 2019 Community Development Commission January 14, 2020 Shameka Hodge-Holland Program Manager, Blackland Neighborhood Center Blackland Neighborhood Asian American Quality of Life Center o One of six Neighborhood Centers that provide basic need services to individuals and families in the Austin and Travis County area. o All services provided are free of charge. 2 Blackland Neighborhood Asian American Quality of Life Center o Some services require financial eligibility screening. o Center hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3 Asian American Quality of Life Services Basic Needs Services Social Services Health Services Information and Referral 4 Asian American Quality of Life Basic Needs Services Distributions • Fresh Food for Families • Partnerships with food recovery programs with: Wheatsville, HEB, Sprouts • Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) Other Services • Food Pantry • Clothing Closet • Computer Tutorials (Hosted by Austin FreeNet) • Car Safety Seat Education 5 Asian American Quality of Life Basic Needs (cont.) Seasonal Distributions & Events • Fans • Coats for Kids • Blue Santa Applications • Thanksgiving Baskets • Community Holiday Celebration • Black History Program • Pre-Juneteenth Education & Wellness Fair 6 Asian American Quality of Life Pre-Juneteenth Education & Wellness Fair (June 14, 2019) Asian American Quality of Life Basic Needs (cont.) o Rent and Utility assistance o Bus passes o Applications for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid through the HHSC Community Partner program o Information and Referral 8 Asian American Quality of Life Case Management o Self Sufficiency Case management focused on assisting people to transition out of poverty - budgeting, job search assistance, job coaching, training and education programs o Related supports – Connections to affordable housing, child care, child support o 31-day bus passes o Short-term counseling – Quality of life 9 Asian American Quality of Life Public Health Nursing • Health Screenings • Diabetes Case Management • Pregnancy Tests • Flu Shots (Fall) 10 Demographics (Direct Funded Services) Asian American Quality of Life Race Black or African American White Asian Multi-race Other 288 150 3 33 5 479 11 Asian American Quality of Life Demographics (cont.) Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino 138 341 479 12 Asian American Quality of Life Demographics (cont.) Age 0-5 67 6-13 96 14-17 41 18-24 41 25-44 134 …
Strategic Direction 2023 (SD23) Briefing to: Community Development Commission (CDC) December 10, 2019 Impetus for Strategic Direction Research conducted in 2017, a few years into the City’s new 10-1 system of geographic district representation, concluded four areas for the organization to address: 1. Lack of clear, shared citywide priorities 2. Shared sense that City is not dealing with critical issues that will determine its future 3. Effective governance has been a challenge 4. Inadequate feedback and learning loops As a single playbook for the City of Austin, this strategic direction addresses these areas of opportunity and establishes a framework for effective governance going forward. SD 23 was adopted by the Austin City Council on March 8, 2018 to guide the City of Austin for the next three to five years. 2 The Six Strategic Outcomes 3 Outcomes by Department 4 Economic Opportunity & Affordability Challenges we face: 1. How might we break the cycle of poverty and inequity so that all residents experience economic mobility? 2. How might we maintain a resilient economy, e.g. supporting small businesses and skilled workforce, that provides equitable opportunities for people and business? 3. How might we ensure Austin’s land use policies, processes and programs help create more complete communities (i.e. communities where people’s basic needs can be met with short trips) in our city? 4. As cost of living rises, how might we increase equitably distributed options for household affordability in all parts of town? 5. How might we leverage both prevention and service delivery to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Austin? 5 Economic Opportunity & Affordability Indicators: A. Employment Sample metric: Unemployment rate (segmented by key demographics such as race and age) B. Income equality Sample metric: Number and percentage of residents living below the poverty level C. Cost of living compared to income Sample metric: Percentage of households that are considered cost- burdened based on calculation of housing and transportation costs relative to income (utilities, child care, property tax, and health care costs to be added as data becomes available) 6 Economic Opportunity & Affordability Indicators: D. Housing Sample metric: Number and percentage of residential plan reviews completed on-time E. Homelessness Sample metric: Number and percentage of persons who successfully exit from homelessness F. Skills and Capability of our community workforce Sample metric: Number and percentage of people who successfully complete Workforce Development training G. Economic mobility Sample metric: …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting January 14, 2020 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A speaker who requires a translator or interpreter will be allowed double the amount of time of a speaker who does not require a translator. The same doubled time limit (six minutes) will apply to a speaker with a disability who needs assistance in a manner that requires additional time to deliver the speaker’s message. The doubled time limits apply to speakers with special requirements during general citizen communication and to those signed up to speak on a specific agenda item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 8, 2019, CDC Housing Committee meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS Update and discussion on displacement mitigation strategies being implemented by City of Austin (Nefertitti Jackmon, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:00 pm, Boards and Commissions Room, City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 512-974-3144 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting October 8, 2019, 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Lottie Dailey (Absent) Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani (Absent) Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Paup called the meeting to order at 5:02pm with three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 11, 2019, CDC Housing Committee meeting minutes. On Commissioner Otero’s motion, and Commissioner Young’s second, the June 11, 2019, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS Update and discussion on displacement mitigation strategies being implemented by City of Austin. Alba Sereno, David Rauch, and Marcela Reyes from the City’s Innovation Office provided a presentation. Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, provided an update regarding the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department’s anti-displacement contracts. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Concept of zip code rents - recommendation from the Dove Springs Constable ADJOURNMENT Chair Paup adjourned the meeting at 6:09pm without objection. NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 5:00 pm, Boards and Commissions Room, City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 at least two days before the meeting date. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Lisa Rodriguez @ 512-974-3170, or at lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Displacement Mitigation Strategies Community Development Commission – Housing Committee January 14, 2020 Nefertitti Jackmon Jonathan Tomko 1 A GROWING CITY with DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDS Austin is a fast-growing city, having expanded to nearly a million residents in just a few years. Some predict the region’s population could be 4 million people by 2050. Such rapid growth has a serious impact upon accessible housing, gentrification, transportation, and affordable homes in neighborhoods that are healthy and safe. NHCD is committed to ensuring equitable access to affordable the housing opportunities that safe, stable homes provide. and 2 WHAT is AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Housing is defined as affordable if someone pays no more than 30 percent of monthly income for rent/mortgage and utilities, and no more than 45 percent of monthly income on housing and transportation costs. 3 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE? affordable housing NHCD increases supply, promotes stable homeownership, and fosters equitable, integrated, and diverse communities. is for assistance Eligibility largely determined by Median Family Income (MFI), which is the annual income in which half the population makes more, and half the population makes less. 2019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)* • 30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400 for a 4-person • 50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300 for a 4-person • 80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household household household *Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) 4 AUSTIN’S HOUSING – HISTORICAL CONTEXT and Housing Neighborhood Community Development will be honest in our communication about the history of past discrimination that led to unfair housing practices and policies as we work diligently, creatively and intentionally to cultivate a diverse and economically inclusive City by creating affordable housing opportunities and mitigating community member displacement. 5 600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED People’s Plan Anti- Displacement Task Force 6 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process (Records Tagged) 612 335 143 (Actionable Records) (Records prioritized) 103 15 (Records in NHCD’s control) (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 7 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process 8 ONGOING DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES 9 RESOURCES for RENTERS NHCD’s Resources for Renters website offers everything from housing searches to advice for dealing with landlords Tenant-Based Rental Assistance supports low-income families move from homelessness to self-sufficiency by providing rental subsidies and case management support services. Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program …
Community Development Commission – Housing Committee Regular Meeting January 14, 2020 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani CM Renteria Appointee AGENDA *CANCELLED* Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Regular Meeting January 14, 2020, 6:30 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Cesar Acosta St. John’s Madra Mays Montopolis 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. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 6:38pm with eight members present. Commissioners Fadelu, Mays, Tolliver and Mejia were absent; Commissioner Dailey resigned from the CDC on January 10, 2020. Commissioners Louie and Sloan joined the dias at 6:40pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tim Arndt spoke regarding the utility cost burden for low-income residents, and an energy efficiency fund administered by Austin Energy. Angelica Erazo, Vice Chair of the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission, spoke regarding concerns about living conditions at Rosewood Courts and Salina Courts apartments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the November 12, 2019, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Wood’s second, the November 12, 2019, meeting mintues were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Briefing and discussion on the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center affordable housing development (James May, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development; Paul Saldana, Vice Chair of the Austin Geriatric Center’s Board of Directors; and, Janine Sisak, DMA Companies) Paul Saldana and Janine Sisak provided a presentation about the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center renovation and development. b. Briefing and discussion on homelessness initiatives in Austin (Bree Williams, ECHO) Bree Williams provided a presentation, and Vella Karman, Austin Public Health, answered questions from the CDC about homelessness initiatives. c. Briefing and discussion on Strategic Direction 2023 (Jonathan Tomko, Business Process Consultant, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Jonathan Tomko provided a presentation about Strategic Direction 2023. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a. Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (Angel Zambrano, Manager, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2020 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Paup called the meeting to order at 5:12pm with four members present. Commissioner Dailey resigned from the CDC as of January 10, 2020. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 8, 2019, CDC Housing Committee meeting minutes. On Commissioner Youngs’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the October 8, 2019, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS Update and discussion on displacement mitigation strategies being implemented by City of Austin (Nefertitti Jackmon, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development [NHCD]) Nefertitti Jackmon provided a presentation; NHCD staff, Jonathan Tomko and James May, answered questions about the City of Austin’s displacement mitigation strategies. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN Commissioner Paup adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:24pm. NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:00 pm, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 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 512-974-3144 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357
