1. 2. 3. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 17, 2020 AT 7:30 AM 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Ann Howard Gary Ponder Susan Requejo Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: 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 SEPTEMBER 2019 MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK: Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. The first five (5) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation c. Facility/Relocation of DACC d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Robert Kingham at the Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1394 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information regarding the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Robert Kingham at (512) 974-13943 or Robert.Kingham@austintexas.gov. 4. 5.
MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager DATE: October 14, 2019 SUBJECT: Update on Homelessness Initiatives This memorandum is a continuation of updates on cross-departmental initiatives to address issues surrounding homelessness. Priority Area Framework There are many City departments providing a variety of programs and services . As previously described, the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) will serve as a hub for cross-departmental efforts underway. As part of the coordination of these efforts, there will be a delineation of priority area functions under which programs and services will fall. For each priority area function, a lead department will be assigned as the responsible party for convening programs and services within the function. The Homeless Strategy Office will serve as the overall Convening Lead for City programs and services. Although Lori Pampilo Harris, will be transitioning to a consulting role, she will continue to guide us in matters surrounding homelessness. Lori's expertise in designing high-functioning outreach systems and diversion services programs will contribute to our collective efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness. 1
DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, January 17, 2020 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Darilynn Cardona-Beiler called the Board Meeting to order at 7:45am. Board Members in Attendance: Kergin Bedell, Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Kate Garza, Gary Ponder, Lea Downey-Gallatin, Susan Requejo, and Andrew Williams Staff in Attendance: Pete Valdez, Jennifer Sowinski, Christopher Anderson, Robert Kingham, Laura Williamson 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. None APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Board Member Susan Requejo moved to approve the September 29, 2019 meeting minutes. Board Member Andrew Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed by 6-0 vote with Gary Ponder off the dais. CITIZEN/CLIENT TESTIMONIALS and EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (“ESG”) HOUSING UPDATE: Individuals sharing first-hand experience regarding the challenges associated with access to housing. a. Steve Harrell – Local costs of housing and need for more employment services at DACC b. Bradley D. Ferrell - General advice on needs and improvements for homelessness services NEW BUSINESS a. 2020 Meeting Schedule – Discussion regarding 7:30am and 8:00am start time or changing to lunch. Board Member Andrew Williams moved to retain the 7:30am start time. Board Member Kate Garza seconded the motion. Motion passed by 7-0 vote. Discussion regarding meeting dates. Board Member Lea Downey Gallatin moved to approve the 2020 calendar with meeting dates on March 27, May 8, July 10, September 18, and November 13. Board Member Gary Ponder seconded the motion. 2. 3. 4. 1 continued concerns about existing system. DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 17, 2020 b. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona- Beiler) – keep as a standing item to allow discussion regarding policy work between posted board meetings. Chair Carmona-Beiler will work to schedule a work group meeting to develop a recommendation for the Board’s consideration i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation – Discussion regarding c. Facility/Relocation of DACC – DACC Director Pete Valdez provided updates regarding process working with Real Estate to identify properties & potential site identified in east Austin. Discussion regarding how board members could help move this process forward. Will schedule staff from the Office of Real Estate Services at the March 27, 2020 DACC Advisory Board meeting to talk through process. d. Homeless Strategy Office Update (Cardona-Beiler/Gallatin) – Vella Karman, Social Services Policy Unit Manager, Austin Public Health. …
