Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting August 9, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held August 9, 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 (August 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon August 8, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la August 9, 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 (August 8, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 9, 2021, via video conference. Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of July 12, 2021, were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update concerning the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. All of the recommendations are aligned to the City Council’s Strategic Direction 2023. b. Chair Gonzales addressed the role of the commission in publicizing the results of the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. The commission intends to conduct town hall-style meetings with stakeholder groups. Chair Gonzales acknowledged the difficulty in communicating with the community during the pandemic. The commission appointed, without objection, Chair Gonzales and Vice Chair Taylor as spokespersons on the Quality of Life Study. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the organization of working groups to address topics within the Quality of Life Study. d. Chair Gonzales discussed the Special Session of the Texas Legislature and the current quorum break, and requested the commission to keep track of what is happening at the Capitol. No recommendations were presented. e. Commissioner Kirby discussed Governor Abbott’s attacks on transgender youth. Commissioner Wollerson agreed to work on drafting a recommendation to City Council. f. Commissioner Curette discussed the eviction of 85 families from Rosemont Apartments. The evictions have been halted for now with the help of BASTA. Chair Gonzales asked that commissioners work on drafting a robust recommendation on housing issues. g. Chair Gonzales discussed the need for an amendment to the Commission’s Bylaws and quorum requirements. h. Chair Gonzales noted that a final report on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force will soon be made public. Recommendations will be made to Council i. Chair Gonzales discussed the Vision Zero Stories Program and encouraged Commission members to complete the survey ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting July 12, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held July 12, 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 (July 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 12, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon July 11, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la July 12, 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 (July 11, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, via video conference. Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Acting Staff Liaison Joshua Robinson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of June 14, 2021, were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update on the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study and a schedule for presentation to the City Council. It is expected the report will be presented in late September. b. Chair Gonzales asked commissioners to keep an eye on the Special Session of the Texas Legislature. The commission did not consider any recommendations. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the organization of working groups to better address recommendations that are presented as part of the Quality of Life Study. Many community groups are engaged in the process. d. Chair Gonzales provided an update on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting June 14, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held June 14, 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 (June 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 14, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon June 13, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la June 14, 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 (June 13, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210614-2F: Support for the Asian American Quality of Life Commission’s Budget Recommendation Concerning the Translation of Emergency Communications Recommendation City Council should fully fund the Asian American Quality of Life Commission’s budget recommendation concerning the translation of emergency communications. 1. Add $100,000 to the City’s Public Information Office so departments have a central pool of funding to facilitate translation and interpretation services. The existence of this pool must be communicated widely to departments. Include the Equity Office, Resiliency Officer, and other appropriate community representatives in Emergency Planning, Response, and After‐Action reports in order to assure that an Equity Perspective is fully integrated into these activities. 2. 3. Establish stand‐by contracts with key community organizations who are already connected with Asian communities. In an emergency, these organizations can (1) be activated to review translated communications and (2) quickly disseminate those communications to the community. 4. Add $100,000 to the Emergency Operations Center budget for translations, interpretations, and emergency communications to non‐English speaking communities. 5. Provide all City-contracted non‐profit agencies access to the City’s pre‐screened vendors for translation services and any interpretation services that become available. This would assist contracted non‐profits in serving the entire community. Rationale Members of the Asian American Community with limited English proficiency have difficulty accessing COVID‐19 pandemic information and vaccinations. This communication difficulty was exacerbated during the City’s emergency response to Winter Storm Uri. The Asian American Community had to quickly identify and activate volunteers to assist the during the winter storm emergency (see Austin American Statesman article March 12, 2021). Time-sensitive messaging from the City is often only provided in English or English and Spanish. Asian Americans are the fastest growing demographic in Austin/Travis County and the City must provide timely information in major Asian languages. The City has responded to previously identified needs by establishing approved vendors for translation in multiple languages, but many Departments are unaware or don’t see Asian language translations as a priority. Most City offices have been closed during the pandemic and many City staff were also impacted by the weather and water emergencies. Emergency communications are primarily generated by the City Public Information Office, Austin Public Health, and the Emergency Operations Center. Communities of Color and Page 1 of 2 other marginalized communities are most impacted by emergencies, but equity is seldom considered in the initial response. With no system in place, Austin’s …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION PROCLAMATION 20210614-2H: Celebrating Pride Month Proclamation The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recognizes June 2021 as Pride Month globally and looks forward to celebrating Pride in Austin this August. We reaffirm our charge, as set out by Austin City Council, to ensure the highest and best quality of life for Austinites of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We carry on our work in honor and memory of those who came before us, especially Marsha P. Johnson and Syliva Rivera, who would settle for nothing less than full equality for LGBTQIA+ people. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 14, 2021 Motioned By: Chair Gonzales Seconded By: Commissioner Kirby For: 1. Baeza 2. Chavez 3. Curette 4. Curry 5. Dowling 6. Gonzales 7. Kirby 8. Martinez 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: 1. Gonzalez 2. Gorczynski 3. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Chair Kathryn Gonzales Page 2 of 2
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210614-2G: Appointment of Grant E. Loveless as an At-Large Commissioner Recommendation The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that Austin City Council appoint Grant E. Loveless to At-Large seat previously held by Tarik Daniels. Rationale Grant E. Loveless (they/he) is a lifelong Austinite and a Gen Z non-binary Afroqueer advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Grant serves on the boards of Texas Health Action and Austin Black Pride where they use a collaborative and community-driven approach to advocate for youth voices in our city and region. With their vast experience in digital marketing and focus on data and equity, Grant is the ideal candidate to join the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission as we embark on the next phase of our work advocating for the implementation of the recommendations proposed in our Quality of Life Study. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 14, 2021 Motioned By: Commissioner Martinez Seconded By: Chair Gonzales For: 1. Chavez 2. Curette 3. Curry 4. Dowling 5. Gonzales 6. Kirby 7. Martinez 8. Taylor Against: 1. Baeza 2. Wollerson Abstain: None Absent: 1. Gonzalez 2. Gorczynski 3. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Chair Kathryn Gonzales Page 2 of 2
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Kathryn Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Baeza, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson. Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of April 12 were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update concerning the LGBTQIA+ study. The study has moved into the drafting phase. HMA hopes to have a draft available for the commission to review in August. b. Chair Gonzales expressed thanks to Transgender Education Network of Texas and Equality Texas for the work done during the legislative session to defeat bills harmful to the community. They will be invited back to address the commission if the governor calls a special session of the Legislature on these topics. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the reorganization of the commission’s working groups to better address topics of interest to the community. d. Chair Gonzales asked for volunteers to review the effects of Proposition B on the community. e. Chair Gonzales provided an update on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force. The task force has conducted several listening sessions. ERCOT has issued conservation notices this Spring. Members of the community can submit written, video, and audio testimony on SpeakUp Austin. f. Chair Gonzales moved approval of a recommendation supporting a budget recommendation by the Asian American Quality of Life Commission concerning the translation of emergency communications. Commissioner Curry provided a second. The recommendation passed unanimously. g. Commissioner Wollerson discussed efforts by an ad hoc committee to fill the vacant at- large position. Two candidates were presented by the committee for consideration: Coyote Shook and G.E. Loveless. Commissioner Martinez moved to recommend G.E. Loveless; Chair Gonzales provided a second. Commissioners approved the motion 8-2, with Commissioners Baeza and Wollerson voting against. h. Chair Gonzales moved adoption of a proclamation in celebration of Pride Month; Commissioner Kirby seconded. The proclamation passed unanimously. i. Commissioner Curry moved adoption of a recommendation to include additional data related to quality of life metrics in the commission’s annual report; Commissioner Chavez seconded. The recommendation passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting May 10, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held May 10, 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 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 10, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 11, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la May 10, 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 (May 9, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting April 12, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 12, 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 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 11, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la April 12, 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 (April 11, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
FY 2022 Budget Recommendations Budget Recommendation #1 – Cultural Arts Funding Programs Story: What did you hear from the community? Arts nonprofits and artists in Austin are concerned about available programs and potential decreased cultural arts funding in FY 2022 considering that Cultural Arts Funding programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) dollars and, therefore, dependent on tourism in Austin. Due to COVID-19 and its ongoing negative effects on Austin’s tourism industry and HOT revenues for an unknown amount of time, funding will likely not be equal or more than historic average. Problem: What is the problem you identify? While there are some aspects of performance arts that attract tourism, basing Cultural Arts funding on HOT revenues alone is inequitable and does not fully address how arts organizations and artists contribute to the City of Austin’s vision of being “a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Citation - Imagine Austin Vision http://www.austintexas.gov/page/imagine-austin-vision How does the problem show up in your community? Who is the most impacted by the problem? One immediate problem is that funding programs, such as the final quarter of the FY 2021 Community Initiatives program, are being cut due to the decreased amount of projected HOT dollars. Many cultural performance groups in our community apply for these since it is one of the few Cultural Arts Funding programs that is open to individual artists and unincorporated groups without the need to have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Smaller, community driven events still in their infancy that depend on this funding will not have it available. A long-term problem is that although Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning, and a Government that Works for All are three of the six strategic outcomes the City is working to achieve, the arts funding available is highly dependent on just one sector, tourism, that can be easily impacted or disrupted. Hence, funding the City’s Cultural Arts Funding programs with only HOT revenue is not equitable. Considering all the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve this problem? The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City fund a minimum of $10 million per year from all available funding sources, …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department FY 2022 BUDGET FORECAST Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget FY 2021 Positions FY 2021 Sources $109.7 Million 744.75 FTEs Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2021 Budget by Program FY 2021 Budget Highlights • • • $638K for Forestry Services for Parkland Acquisitions $150K for Contractual Increases $1.2M Operations & Maintenance Support Support Services 5% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 11% Park Planning, Development, Operations and Maintenance 27% Community Services 57% 2 Department Overview Data and Highlights FY21 Expenditure Budget by Category 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 734.75 744.75 Personnel 65.3% 693.75 695.75 719.25 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 Contractuals 30.2% Commodities 4.5% 694.75 FTE PARD SD23 Goals and Measures • Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming • • • Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all 85% 75% 65% 55% 85% 74% 70% 64% Residents satisfied Residents with access 2020 Actual 2021 Goal 3 Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2022 Proposed Budget FY 2022 Proposed Positions FY 2022 Sources Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% $113.5 Million* 766.75 FTEs FY 2022 General Fund Highlights General Fund Budget Increase - $3.8M** Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.3M • • • Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Requested Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $2.5M Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council Park Ranger Program Increase Cemetery Interment Unit Increase Operations & Maintenance Support *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY22 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. Proposed Zero Budget Impact New FTEs • • • • • • • Landscape Architect II Forester, Forestry Specialist, Forestry Technician Senior (2) Forestry Technician (3) Plumber I Coordinator , Program Development IT Application Developer Sr 4 General Fund Department Revenue Forecast FY21 Budget Revenue of $14.5 million FY21 Projected Revenue of $4.2 million The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on PARD’s FY21 revenue budget. FY22 Proposed Revenue : $8.5 million The growth estimate factors in elements, such as (but not limited to): concession …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210412-2C: FY 2021-2022 Budget Recommendations Budget Recommendation #1 Cultural Arts Funding Programs Story: What did you hear from the community? Arts nonprofits and artists in Austin are concerned about available programs and potential decreased cultural arts funding in FY 2022 considering that Cultural Arts Funding programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) dollars and, therefore, dependent on tourism in Austin. Due to COVID-19 and its ongoing negative effects on Austin’s tourism industry and HOT revenues for an unknown amount of time, funding will likely not be equal or more than historic average. Problem: What is the problem you identify? While there are some aspects of performance arts that attract tourism, basing Cultural Arts funding on HOT revenues alone is inequitable and does not fully address how arts organizations and artists contribute to the City of Austin’s vision of being “a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Citation - Imagine Austin Vision http://www.austintexas.gov/page/imagine-austin-vision How does the problem show up in your community? Who is the most impacted by the problem? One immediate problem is that funding programs, such as the final quarter of the FY 2021 Community Initiatives program, are being cut due to the decreased amount of projected HOT dollars. Many cultural performance groups in our community apply for these since it is one of the few Cultural Arts Funding programs that is open to individual artists and unincorporated groups without the need to have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Smaller, community driven events still in their infancy that depend on this funding will not have it available. A long-term problem is that although Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning, and a Government that Works for All are three of the six strategic outcomes the City is working to achieve, the arts funding available is highly dependent on just one sector, tourism, that can be easily impacted or disrupted. Hence, funding the City’s Cultural Arts Funding programs with only HOT revenue is not equitable. Page 1 of 4 Considering all the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve this problem? The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City fund a …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curette, Curry, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of March 8, 2021, were amended and approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update to the LGBTQ Quality of Life study. Efforts are focused on collecting responses from youth and older adults and ensuring a statistically valid sample. b. Vanorda Richardson and Nicholas Johnson of PARD presented a budget forecast for FY 2022. c. Chair Martinez presented budget recommendations proposed by the commission’s Budget Working Group. Commissioner Curry moved adoption of a recommendation related to arts funding, Commissioner Wollerson provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 10-0. Commissioner Baeza moved adoption of a recommendation related to mental health funding, Commissioner Chavez provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 8-0. Vice Chair Gonzales and Commissioner Wollerson recused from the vote. d. The commission discussed appointing a member to the City Council’s Winter Storm Task Force. Vice Chair Gonzales volunteered to be appointed. Commissioner Dowling moved to appoint Vice Chair Gonzales, and Commissioner Taylor provided a second. The Commission approved the appointment of Vice Chair Gonzales 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. e. The commission considered the appointment of a Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Dowling nominated Vice Chair Gonzales to the position of Chair, and Chair Martinez provided a second. The commission approved, 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. The Commission considered the appointment of a Vice Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Wollerson nominated Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Dowling provided a second. The commission approved 10-0. f. The commission discussed vacant positions representing District 6 and an at-large stakeholder. The commission will form a working group to recruit applicants for the at-large position, review applications, and make recommendations to the full commission for an appointment. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting March 24, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held March 24, 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 (March 23, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 24, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon March 23, 2021. The following information is 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 time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la March 24, 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 (March 23, 2021, 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 público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@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 …
