Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Tam Hawkins- District 9, Holt Lackey- District 10 Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: General The 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. 2. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 10- minutes for each the Economic Equity, Workforce Development and a. Karen Haywood & Tina Lee from City of Austin Human Resources Department topic a. Speakers will address public/private/NGO partnerships. b. 2020 Small Business Contracting Forum Memo c. Homeless ordinance and affordability. d. Land Ordinances/Use e. Approve November 2019 meeting minutes. f. Other topics. 4. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Working Group discussions, the Veteran’s Study and possible resolutions. b) Other topics for feature meetings. Discussion regarding future agenda items including a schedule of topics including issues mentioned during briefings and citizen communication. 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
City of Austin Human Resources Department Veterans Program Overview January 15, 2020 Karen Haywood - Deputy Director Tina Lee - Acting Veterans Program Administrator Overview • City of Austin • Veterans Program Internal Work • Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Veterans Program External Work • Reporting Structure Benchmark • Veterans Resource Center Background 1 City of Austin • Employs approximately 13,500 employees • Approx. 1,800 Veterans, Guards and Reservists The Veterans Program • Created by Mayor, City Management and the Human Resources Department - 2007 • Veterans Program is an award winning program • Two regular full-time positions allocated for the program 2 Veterans Program Internal Work • Liaison to the Commission on Veteran Affairs • Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise • Veterans Small Business Loan • Quarterly Veterans Benefits Symposium • Women Veterans Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Veterans Day Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Memorial Day Ceremony • Veteran’s Resource Guide • Military ADA Accommodations 3 Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Military Pay Supplement • Paid 15 Days of Military Leave • Veterans Preference in Hiring • Service Credit of Military Active Duty up to 4 years towards City of Austin Retirement • Military Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 4 Veterans Program External Work • Fort Hood Career Skills Program • Military Job Fairs • Veterans Day Parade • Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness • Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. • Furniture for No Longer Homeless Veterans • Community engagement with Austin Veteran Organizations 5 Veterans Programs Reporting Structure • City of Austin - Human Resources Department - Direct report to the Deputy Director • Houston • San Antonio - Direct report to the Mayor’s Office - Government and Public Affairs - Direct report to the Director • New York City - Prior to 2016 Veterans were served by the Mayors office - City agency has been created 6 Veterans Resource Center Background • November 2013 – Veterans Affairs Commission expressed interest in creating a Veterans Resource Center • March 2017 – Commission submits recommendation for Veterans Resource Center • June 2017 – Council approved resolution 20170622-035 requesting: – Costs & Funding – Needs assessment defining service gaps & provides metrics – A business plan – Space of 5,500 square feet • December 2017 – HRD response sent to Council – staff reached out to 48 local veteran service providers to gauge …
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4; Preston Tom- District 5; - Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; and ; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee b) Absent: Tam Hawkins- District 9; Larry Anazia – District 1 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and, Nydia Castillo a) Tina Lee and Karen Haywood from the City of Austin’s Human Resources spoke to Commission about the city of Austin’s Veterans Affairs Program. 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) PRESENTATIONS AND Q&A 4) WORKING GROUPS a) Creation of Veteran’s Affairs Study b) Creation of Land Use Ordinance Summary 5) OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Review existing recommendations for land code and transportation b) Will move discussion on homelessness ordinance to a later meeting date. ADJOURNMENT c) Meeting was adjourned at 9:48 pm 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or (512-974-2713).
