Austin ISD Office of Equity Update Hispanic Quality of Life Commission 10.25.22 2 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Equity by Design Focus Areas Equity Advisory Committee Equitable Practices in Action Bond and Long Range Planning (LRP) Process Equity Assessment Connecting the Dots: Equity Assessment, Long Range Planning (LRP) & Equity Action Plan Board Priorities: ● ● ● ● Equity in Student Well-Being and Achievement Equity in Teacher an Employee Well-Being Equity in Culture of Respect/Customer Service Equity in Financial Stewardship and Prioritization Equity by Design Equity Action Plan Equity Assessment L o n g R a n g e P l a n n i n g ( L R P ) / B o n d P r o c e s s Equity Advisory Committee Student Well-Being/Culture of Respect Access to Student Programs & Increasing Access to Information LGBTQIA2+ Student Support Equity Advisory Committee Staff Well-Being Financial Stewardship & Prioritization Recruitment and Retention of Black and Brown Staff Equity Enrollment Equity Assessment Long Range Planning & Bond Process
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 Vacant – District 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held on August 23, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation from JUST, a nonprofit CDFI that has made over 6,000 business loans totally more than $12 million to Hispanic female entrepreneurs. Discussion and possible action regarding business loans and reimagined access to opportunity and financial stability. Presented by Steve Wanta, cofounder and CEO. 3. Presentation about Austin Community College District general obligation bond and discussion and possible action related to Central Texas workforce training and development. Presented by Nora Comstock. 4. Discussion and possible action related to Tesla Gigafactory Texas response to Commissioners’ questions that were posed as follow-up to Tesla presentation given on July 26. WORKING GROUP UPDATES, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) – related to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other critical public health issues, such as environmental health issues. 6. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair …
A just Texas. “What starts here, changes the world.” 2 TRUST 3 3 JETA JETAs (JUST Entrepreneur Trust Agent) are ambitious women excluded from economic opportunity that want to grow their business and support their peers to do the same. 4 4 Partnership to reach 10,000s of ambitious Texas Women [JUST] changed my life, it was a before and after. 5 From Financial Health to Financial Wealth JUST co-designs products with our community that leverage peer support. Our products lead to transformational wealth building opportunities. Personal Loan Credit & Habit Building Leveraging peer support, JUST is able to offer emergency loans at low cost with high repayments This product reports to the credit bureaus and allows people to build new money habits Small Business Lending Asset Ownership JUST is creating transformational wealth building opportunities Consumer Lending Circles Reimagined JETA-Led Growth Program JETAs are the most effective community change agents Entrepreneurs with the ability and desire gain access to more capital and business support services Transactional 6 Transformational 6 h t l a e W y t i l i b a t S Who We Serve Monthly household income under $2,000 Monthly household income under $3,000 36% 66% 42% Single mothers 97% 7 Do not receive support from any other organization The Results $12M in business loans without ever checking credit repayment rate of loans including the pandemic 99% 96 Net Promoter Score, the highest recorded in the world by 60 Decibels 6,000+ Loans made to Hispanic women in Central Texas 8 71% JUST clients experienced lasting and significant transformation because of JUST 9 of JUST loan operations are former clients Team 100% 88% of JUST staff are women of JUST staff are Hispanic 82% 60% 10 of JUST Board are women Expand Austin Reach 3,000 Hispanic female entrepreneurs in Central Texas rebuilding trust 11 Mobility is created through wealth, not income. 12 12 The Future of Wealth $15M $20M $10 - $100 13 13
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 Vacant – District 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held on July 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Melissa Alvarado, Economic Development Department, regarding initial concepts for heritage wayfinding design. Presented by Principal in Charge, John Bosio with Merje Design. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation from El Buen Samaritano and discussion and possible action regarding youth services and community health workers. Presented by Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, Chief Executive Officer. 4. Presentation from Central Health and discussion and possible action related to the Health Equity Plan. Presented by Perla and Cynthia Gallegos, Central Health. WORKING GROUP UPDATES, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) – related to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other critical public health issues, including environmental justice issues 6. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) -related to latest JIC discussion and activity 7. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) – related …
Heritage Wayfinding Manual Economic Development Department • Heritage Tourism Division AGENDA Heritage Wayfinding Guidelines Design Options Open Discussion Next Steps Introductions & Project Background Melissa Alvarado Heritage Tourism Division Manager CoA Economic Development Department# 5 min John Bosio MERJE / Principal All John Bosio MERJE / Principal 20 min 30 min 5 min # HERITAGE WAYFINDING MANUAL GOAL Develop a manual inclusive of sign types and historic interpretive elements within districts to enhance the visitor’s connectedness to place, history, culture and experience, including underrepresented sites that reflect Austin’s diverse communities. Key Points: • Initiative does not include fabrication or installation# • First step to creating a design guide • Serves as the foundational work for the districts that were previously allocated funding for wayfinding by the City Council# • Lays the foundation for future eligible districts HERITAGE WAYFINDING GUIDELINES WORK COMPLETED TO DATE Project Kick-Off Stakeholder Meetings #1 December 2021 February / March 2022 Online Survey February / March 2022 Conceptual Design / Field Work Stakeholder Meetings #2 Schematic Design April / May Current / June 2022 O B A L L O • C S L A V O R P P A • E C N A N E G E T A R T Y • E G A N RATIO N • S SIG V e hic ula r / P Gate ways a r kin g K D E S T I N A T I ON INCLUSION • VISUAL C HOME TEC Tourism W ebsite s p a M e g o o G Trip Pla er n n v e o s r i p e n e k l i l B / t r r t t I / e e e d n i i s a c y c P L U T T E R • S U H N O L O S T A I N G A Y B I L I T Y • I N T E R A C T I O N • P H A S I N G Y G O L O N H C E b sit e s p e M a n s W e t i v c a r e A ttra ctio t I n l e A p p s M o b i GPS Devices P edestrian Kiosks i B …
CommUnityCare | Sendero FISCAL YEAR 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET Community Conversations | August 2022 HEALTHCARE EQUITY PLAN (Equity-focused Service Delivery Strategic Plan) HEALTHCARE EQUITY PLAN HEALTHCARE GAPS PROPOSED FY2023 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Access and capacity Continue eastern Travis County site expansions in Hornsby Bend, Del Valle and Colony Park Development of multispecialty clinic at Rosewood-Zaragosa Care coordination Implementation of Epic electronic health record Member engagement Implementation of MyChart patient portal System of care Develop financial and operational implementation plans Focus on affiliations with healthcare and community partners Continue developing direct clinical practice infrastructure Identify and support critical on-demand operational and administrative capacities THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET FY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET UPDATED JULY 27, 2022 $277,819,831 $192,705,261 $85,114,570 Increase in Healthcare Delivery DESCRIPTIONFY 2022 APPROVED BUDGETFY 2022 YEAR END ESTIMATEFY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET 07/27/2022TAX RATE0.1118140.1118140.098721SOURCESProperty Taxes260,933,097 260,933,097 281,710,898 Lease Revenue13,422,399 12,300,000 13,145,328 Tobacco Litigation Settlement3,000,000 4,676,730 4,500,000 Other3,000,000 3,323,270 1,500,000 Total Sources280,355,496 281,233,097 300,856,226 USESHealthcare Delivery192,705,261 172,063,536 277,819,831 Administration & Tax Collection15,391,099 12,662,269 21,679,767 Total Uses208,096,360 184,725,805 299,499,598 RESERVESHealthcare Delivery Contingency Reserve(1)(2)226,521,399 *332,391,578 333,748,206 Emergency Reserve38,719,836 38,719,836 38,719,836 *FY 2021 Ending contingency reserve balance was $235,884,286(1) previously reported as an appropriated use of funds in Healthcare Delivery(2) Healthcare Delivery Contingency and Employee Health Insurance Reserves are appropriated for FY2023 Highlights of Significant Increases in Healthcare Delivery $26M increase in Purchased Healthcare Services through contracts $5.7M increase in Direct Healthcare Services $47M increase in Healthcare Operations & Support for projects tied to service expansion 8-Year Forecast Based on FY 2023 Proposed Tax Rate *updated July 2022 Our reserves will ensure we continue expanding healthcare services to better meet the needs of Travis County residents with low income. WHAT YOU CAN DO STAY INFORMED AND INVOLVED • Subscribe for updates: • Visit participate.centralhealth.net/fy2023 and click “subscribe.” • Text “budget” to (833) 382-2226. • Attend upcoming Board and Commissioners' Court meetings: • Aug 31: Central Health Public Hearing • Sept. 7: Central Health Board of Managers Meeting • Sept. 8: Travis County Commissioners Court • Sept. 20: Travis County Commissioners Court QUESTIONS | PREGUNTAS APPENDIX Central Health FY 2023 Proposed Budget Attachment B – Uses of Funds Details DESCRIPTIONFY 2022 APPROVED BUDGETFY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET 07/27/2022HEALTHCARE DELIVERYIntergovernmental transfers:IGT - CCC DSRIP15,509,298 - Total Intergovernmental Transfers15,509,298 - Purchased Healthcare ServicesPrimary Care: Medical, Dental, & Behavioral Health 63,090,000 66,111,822 Specialty Care: including Specialty Dental17,175,000 23,488,000 Specialty Care: Behavioral Health1,383,856 12,000,000 Post Acute Care2,125,000 5,450,000 Pharmacy14,250,000 16,000,000 Community …
Dr. Rosamaria Murillo Chief Executive Officer August 23, 2022 WHY Meet Camila...she represents the past and future of Latinos The house she holds out to us is a symbol of the contributions of Latinos to this country ---we build homes, universities, communities, we are the builders of the future – we are the teachers, nurses, doctors, ingenieros, constructores, economistas, matematicos. Camila She is our reminder of the work ahead of us She is our hope She is our vision She is our builder We hold ourselves accountable to her….and ask you to join us Together, we will work, lead, walk 1000 miles to our last breath for her wellbeing – this nation depends on her power and her wellbeing….SHE IS the future of our nation – SHE IS the future of this community. Call to action: Equity in funding calls for expansion of opportunities and creation of more choices, so we all thrive. El Buen Samaritano A community where everyone is welcomed, enjoys a sense of belonging, and has full opportunity to reach their highest potential....a community where we all thrive. HEALTH, EDUCATION, ESSENTIAL SERVICES Our Services (March 2020-present) Food Access - 40,000 individuals • Drive-thru food pantry • Partner home delivery • Mobile/pop-up pantries • Community garden Health Access & Referrals • Coordinated Care Network • Women's health and family planning • Adolescent health • COVID-19 vaccines, Education, Outreach Phase 1: 1,300 vaccinated Phase 2: 2,639 vaccinated to date Equity Impact Data • Urban institute • Robert Wood Johnson • St. David’s Foundation Youth Services - 300 youth • Youth Academic Center of Excellence Out of school time services • Summer Camps • Intergenerational Programming Adult Education 600 & CHW Workforce Development 200 • ESL classes • Digital Literacy classes • CHW Workforce Development • LEAD* (Latinas Education Advancement & Development ) • Economic Assistance – 7 Million • Financial Assistance • Rent Assistance • Tenant Stabilization Equity & Impact Equitable access to services across Central Texas • • • This map represents our equity and access efforts— highlighting El Buen’s services footprint. It tells a story about the distance individuals travel to access services as well as how deep we can reach community through partnerships. El Buen's partners are essential to expanding services throughout Central Texas. The majority of El Buen’s clients come from the Eastern Crescent (east of I-35 corridor) to access our services: food, financial & …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 AGENDA Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 District 9 - Vacant CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held on June 28, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding key findings and recommendations from Small and Minority Business Resources’ Disparity Report. Presented by Edward Campos, Director. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by representatives from Tesla and discussion and possible action regarding workforce equity, infrastructure needs, community partnerships, and environmental justice. Presenters include Walt Gonzalez, Brooke Kintz, Teresa Grant, and Logan Grant. WORKING GROUP UPDATES, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) – related to COVID-19 5. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) - related to latest JIC discussion and activity 6. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) – related to issues relevant to older adults in the Hispanic/Latino community 7. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, & Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) – related to the City Manager’s …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 AGENDA ADDENDUM Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 District 9 - Vacant DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by representatives from Tesla Outreach Community Alliance (TOCA) and discussion and possible action regarding community asks and concerns. 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 Amanda Jasso at City of Austin Equity Office at 512-974-9107 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Amanda Jasso at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview 2022 Disparity Study Edward Campos, Director, SMBR Tamela Saldana, Ph.D., Assistant Director, SMBR Objectives Background Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Key Findings Study Recommendations Next Steps City of Austin | SMBR 2 Background • Jan. 2020 – Colette Holt & Associates (CHA) was contracted to conduct the 2022 Disparity Study • April 2020 – Two virtual Public Kick-off webinars were held • 2020 – Launched disparity study website and e-mail account City of Austin | SMBR 3 Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives • Complies with constitutional mandate to regularly review evidence supporting race- and gender-based programs • Provides a legal defense if the programs are challenged • Develops accurate data for annual and contract goal setting • Gathers feedback for program improvements City of Austin | SMBR 4 Quantitative Analysis CHA analyzed the following information: FY 2013 – FY 2018 contract data files 4,741 contract records -1,069 contracts were analyzed for the sample file -*96 % Prime and Subcontractor validation of contract files SMBR’s MBE/WBE Program; and Financial Services Departments’ (Purchasing, Capital Contracting), Public Works’ and Economic Development’s processes and procedures More than 75 documents and information resources City of Austin | SMBR 5 Study Contract Data Contract Type Total Contracts Prime Contracts Subcontracts TOTAL 1,002 842 1,844 Share of Total Contracts 54.3% 45.7% 100.0% Final Contract Data File Net Dollar Value Business Type Total Contract Dollars Prime Contracts $826,453,073.73 $249,783,337.28 Subcontracts Share of Total Contract Dollars 76.8% 23.2% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 6 Distribution of Contract Dollars Distribution of Contract Dollars by Race and Gender (total dollars) MBE Asian Native American NAICS Black Hispanic White Women M/WBE Total Non- M/WBE TOTAL $15,368,481 $51,392,913 $17,411,303 $754,775 $84,927,473 $60,325,355 $145,252,828 $747,078,317 $892,331,145 Distribution of Contract Dollars by Race and Gender (share of total dollars) Native American White Women MBE Asian NAICS Black Hispanic M/WBE Total Non- M/WBE TOTAL 1.7% 5.8% 2.0% 0.1% 9.5% 6.8% 16.3% 83.7% 100.% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 7 Weighted Availability Aggregated Weighted Availability for City Contracts Black Hispanic 1.5% 4.7% Asian 1.4% Native American 0.4% MBE 8.0% White Women 6.5% MBE/WBE 14.4% Non- MBE/WBE 85.6% Total 100.0% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 8 Disparity Ratios Black 118.0% Disparity …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N H I S P A N I C / L A T I N O Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E R E S O U R C E A D V I S O R Y C O M M I S S I O N J U L Y 2 6 , 2 0 2 2 O U R M I S S I O N Accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy G I G A F A C T O R Y T E X A S F O O T P R I N T October 2020 January 2021 July 2022 G I G A F A C T O R Y T E X A S C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T $2.7 Billion of Real and Business Property 3,500+ Employees (82% Travis County Residents) $50.6 Million paid to HUBs G I G A F A C T O R Y T E X A S C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T / O U T R E A C H AISD Eastside Vertical Team American Youth Works Austin Area Urban League Austin Community Foundation Austin Partners in Education Austin Voices for Education and Youth Austin’s Colony HOA Black Leaders Collective Boys and Girls Club Breakthrough Central Texas Central Texas Food Bank Community Advancement Network Communities in Schools E4 Youth EcoRise Girlstart Goodwill Latinitas Latinas in Tech PODER Prado HOA TAAP TOCA Workforce Solutions Capital Area G I G A F A C T O R Y T E X A S C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T Financial investment in Del Valle ISD to support: • Deputy Chief Educational Workforce Development • Program Manager of Workforce Readiness • High School Robotics Instructor G I G A F A C T O R Y T E X A S C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T Tesla Signing Day 2022 Tesla Sponsored Austin Community College Partnership 72 High School Graduates Entered Manufacturing Development Program …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 District 4 – Vacant District 9 - Vacant 1. APPROVAL OF MAY MEETING MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS – The Commission may discuss and make recommendations on the following: a. Welcome Commissioner Dulce Castañeda, representative for District 10. b. Austin Public Health’s Community Health Worker Hub, presented by Laura LaFuente, Interim Assistant Director. c. Economic Development Department and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funded Programs, presented by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Erica Shamaly, Music and Entertainment Division Manager; and Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager. d. Capital Metro’s two potential new fare programs: fare capping and Equifare, a new discounted fare category. e. Tesla Gigafactory and community concerns 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) b. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) c. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) d. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, & Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) e. Education and Youth Mental Health Work Group (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) f. Reimagining Public Safety Work Group (Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña) g. Arts and Culture Work Group (Chair Afifi) h. Strategic Initiatives and HLQOL Report (Vice-Chair Vigil, Chair Afifi, and Commissioners Garay, …
Overview of the Community Health Worker Hub June 28, 2022 LAURA G. LA FUENTE – INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LISA BLACKWELL - PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Community Health Worker “A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.” The Path to the Hub 2019 – Request for Career Ladder Progression for Community Health Worker (CHW) Family. 2019/2020 – Internal plans developed to launch a CHW HUB 2021 – Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce Public Health Recommendations August 2021 – Community Health Worker titles within the City of Austin. August 2021 - $500,000 in one-time funding for the creation of the CHW Network and Training. March 2022 – Austin Public Health approved for a certification training program for Community Health Workers. Community Health Worker and Community Health Worker Instructor Community Health Worker (CHW) • Liaison and trusted messenger • Advocates • Connects Community Health Worker Instructor (CHW-I) Trains other CHWs • 160 hr certification • Continuing Education course (CEU) Certification for Community Health Workers Who can be a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Certified Community Health Worker? Texas resident 16 yrs. old + Training • Class Instruction – Completion 160-hour approved class instruction OR • Experience – At least 1000 hrs. of CHW experience CHW Core Competencies Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Service Coordination Skills Capacity-Building Skills Advocacy Skills Teaching Skills Organizational Skills Knowledge Base on Specific Health Issues Training for CHW Certification Option 1 - Class Instruction Option 2 - Experience • Approved DSHS training program • 160 hours • Virtual and In-person learning options OR • 1000 cumulative hours of community health work services • Within last three (3) years. • Experience verified with the supervisor(s) noted in the application. • Virtual Class – Tuesday & Thursdays, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm • In-Person – Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • May 21st – September 10th Class Set Up • 2 cohorts Current Enrollment • Virtual – 21 • In-person – 19 Marketing Staffing • Current APH Instructors • Staffing Challenges 160 hr. training course • Word-of-Mouth from APH CHW Instructors • Promo Flyer • Total sign-ups for classes …
FY23 Cultural Funding Programs Update CITY OF AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT JUNE 28, 2022 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* Problem: we are trying to address 50 years of inequitable distribution of funding through the Cultural Funding programs due to the historical policies, practices, and (in)accessibility of our programs. *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. Equitable Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Cultural Funding Review Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 4.5 Launch + Listen Record + Analyze Equity Audit 9 1 0 2 • 1 town hall • 2 workshops • 39 listening sessions • 540 participants • 1,160 engagement hours • Feedback compiled and synthesized • Organized into specific themes and directions for further discussion • Staff assessment of programs • Equity trainings for staff and commissions • Heritage Tourism and Music and Entertainment added • Process audit with ODD • MJR Recommendations Program Development • 1500+ hours of staff planning • 2 public presentations • Feedback: comment box, 1:1 meetings, Q+A, direct communications, Commission meetings 2 0 2 2 Program Refinement • 1 presentation • Regular VOOH and 3 guided discussions • Arts Commission chats • Feedback collection including survey • Feedback will be used to refine the program before official launch • Evaluation is ongoing! Feedback informed every aspect of program development including program priorities, application scoring, rubrics, and process improvements. Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate …
Potential Fare Programs Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission | June 28, 2022 Agency Core Values INNOVATION EQUITY SUSTAINABILITY TRANSPARENCY SAFETY 2 Agenda • Fare Strategy Review • Potential Fare Programs powered by Amp • Fare Capping • Equifare • Title VI Analysis • Community Engagement • Next Steps 3 Fare Strategy Review Addresses transit affordability and other population needs (i.e., low income and per Title VI, race, color, etc.) Incorporates alternative fare structures (e.g., capped fares for all riders) Supports equity in future fare adjustments in alignment with Project Connect Integrated Financial Model Equity CapMetro Fare Strategy Technology Encourages increased ridership while maintaining sustainable revenue stream Maintains and creates programs for various demographics (e.g., senior citizens, military, employer- sponsored, ILAs) Encourages contactless payments, other innovations and integrations 4 CapMetro wants to make our fares more equitable. We know that our customers pay for their transit passes one trip at a time instead of taking advantage of the savings that come with day or monthly passes. Proposed Fare Programs powered by Amp Fare Capping Equifare Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. An additional discounted fare category for income-eligible customers 5 What is Fare Capping? Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. Fare capping makes sure that customers: • Never pay more than the total cost of a Day Pass in a calendar day • Never pay more than the total cost of a monthly pass in a calendar month 6 Here's how fare capping works on MetroBus: When you pay for 2 single rides in one day, you earn a Daily Cap and ride free the rest of the day. Your daily spending is capped at $2.50 total! 7 Fare Capping - Monthly Cap When you pay for 33 single rides in a calendar month, you earn a Monthly Cap, and ride free the rest of the month. • Your monthly spending is capped at $41.25 total! • Monthly Cap • 33 Paid Rides • 17 Days of Riding • Benefit: ride free up to 14 days per calendar month 8 How to Get Fare Capping: Amp Account • Get Amp, by physical card or CapMetro App • Load money to your account - this is called stored value! • Tap your card or scan your app to …
To: Elon Musk 1 Tesla Road Austin, TX 78725 June 14, 2022 Communities Request Dialogue and Partnership from Tesla towards Sustainable Development in Del Valle Given that: Tesla’s arrival in 2020 – with significant tax abatements – was met with community optimism that the company would provide high quality jobs for residents of southeastern Travis County, along with many other hoped-for community benefits. Given that: Tesla has rapidly constructed one of the nation’s largest car factories east of Austin, adjacent to communities of color that have historically endured environmental injustices, making dialogue with Tesla’s neighbors all the more necessary. Given that: Tesla needs to have frequent and sufficient contact with the community most impacted by their project, and expectations that the company go beyond the limited requirements of their economic incentive deal with Travis County. THEREFORE, to address community concerns, we propose a series of public meetings with Tesla, in collaboration with Travis County and the City of Austin—in order to ultimately reach a written “contract with the community” that would help guide the company as it makes plans for corporate social responsibility programs in the future. Our coalition of groups, as the Tesla Outreach Community Alliance (or TOCA), has begun this process by laying out the following list of potential efforts we hope that Tesla would undertake, divided into four categories: On Labor • Develop plans to hire otherwise qualified people living near the plant who need language training or other language accommodations On Partnership • Develop plans – including job fairs – to hire people who do not have access to web recruiting tools • Improve plans to hire otherwise qualified people who are reentering from the criminal legal system • Establish a Community Advisory Panel of neighbors and grassroots groups • Report regular status updates to the public on the progress towards these community needs • Fund anti-displacement programs to support neighboring communities On the Environment On Infrastructure of Austin • Improve protection of water quality from stormwater runoff and hazardous waste, and ensure air quality is not degraded • Develop an ecological conservation and restoration plan for Tesla’s riverfront property, and plans for a community park • Enhance measures to mitigate flood risk for downstream communities • Help fund the extension of water and sewer pipelines to connect nearby neighborhoods to utility service from the City • Commit to the completion of the Harold Green Road …
