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Item 2B - Annual Internal Review - approved report — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 ______Urban Transportation Commission_______ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including: • transportation energy conservation matters; • grant applications; • streets and highways; • bus and rail service; • pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; • safety related programs and projects; • provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; • transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. • In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. • Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Commission’s actions continue to support this mission statement through a combination of deliberative discussion, Recommendations, and other actions. Recommendations made: ● 20200805-02A: Project Connect funding and governance ● 20200805-02B: Safe Mobility Bond ● 20200710-02A: Street Impact Fee Recommendations ● 20200310-02C: Complete Access to Project Connect ● 20200310-03A: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Transportation Plan ● 20191112-02D: University Neighborhood Overlay Code Amendments ● 20191101-02A Part 1: Land Development Code Revision - Subdivision Connectivity ● 20191101-02A Part 2: Land Development Code Revision - Setbacks ● 20191101-02A Part 3: Land Development Code Revision …
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Item 2A: Northeast Austin Middle School Update — original pdf
NEW NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Project Schedule RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Community Engagement • • • • • Campus Architectural Team (CAT) Meetings • • 16 from Sept. 2019 to Present Representation from parents, community members, teachers, etc. Three Previous Community Meetings Upcoming Virtual Community Meeting • • Oct. 1 at 4:30-6 PM Details at AISDFuture.com/event/new-northeast-middle-school- virtual-community-meeting-2/ Groundbreaking Video this Fall To read the latest updates and follow along with community meetings and events, please visit www.AISDFuture.com. RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Guidelines and Input • • • • • AISD Education Specifications AISD Project Design Manual • Mueller New Construction Council • Inter Local Agreement w/ COA CAT Input School Tours Community Feedback RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Concept and Inspiration RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Building Massing RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Site Plan and Community Access RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Exterior View RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Learning Stairs RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Hanger RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 LEED Update RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 What’s Next • • Attendance Boundary, Vertical Team, Principal, Naming • • Will be decided prior to opening, 2021-2022 school year Decided by the board of trustees Bus routes for all schools are finalized about two weeks prior to start of the school year. • Families are welcome to check "Bus Stop Finder" utility on www.austinisd.org/transportation for their general education students bus information. All special education students bus information will be shared in person by the bus teams. • RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Questions? RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020
Item 2B: Control Tower Update — original pdf
CONTROL TOWER DISTRICT BRIEFING Mueller Commission September 11, 2020 1 Agenda • Review of History and Goals • Evolution of the Tower and Site • Control Tower Update • Site Plan Concept and Uses • Next RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 2 Control Tower Milestones 1959 1961 1999 2006 2010 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fehr and Granger establish award-winning, modern design Control tower and new terminal opens Mueller Airport closes First community NOEL lighting event Catellus begins work on the tower restoration Kinney & Associates hired as preservation, repurposing architect Donna Carter hired as historic preservation consultant Kinney and Carter begin pursuing historic designation Historic designation secured Catellus issues RFP to market tower district multifamily site RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 3 Objectives • If possible, obtain State and City approval for public access to the top of the tower • Maintain existing view corridors from Berkman Drive and John Gaines Park • Honor the tower’s award-winning architecture, where appropriate • Maximize the tower district’s development potential while preserving ample space around the tower footprint for future public uses • Support Mueller’s goals (e.g. neighborhood compatibility, sustainability, fiscal responsibility, revitalization, diversity and economic development), where appropriate • Celebrate the tower’s history and community interest in preserving it RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 4 Access Challenges • Access for people with mobility challenges Elevator shaft dimensions do not meet ADA requirements, and does not reach top floors • Adding an another exit option Exit options that are not too close to each other • • • • • Speed to evacuate visitors • Occupancy numbers Fire sprinklers Restrooms RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 Tower Interior 5 A View from the Top 5 Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed study, updated in 2008 – 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed to restore the tower • Economic reuse feasibility study: – December 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered a report to determine the use limitations of tower: Significant barriers to use the tower as a public building because access limitations The tower cannot be listed on the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed Local historic designation is possible, which could help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 6 Control Tower Steps Taken • Longer-term considerations for …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AND MUSIC COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2020 The Austin Arts Commission and Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. Music Commission Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Art Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Jaime Castillo, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Celina Zisman, Kymberly Keeton, Lulu Flores, Michelle Polgar, Rick Vandyke, Brett Barnes, Felipe Garza Staff in Attendance: Meghan Wells, Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, and Jesús Pantel CALL TO ORDER 10:10am 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Commissioner Polgar motions and Commissioner Fonte seconds to limit Citizen Communication to 2 minutes each. Motion carries 17-0. Speakers: Dan Redman, Mosaic Sound Collective, spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and proposal to use Mosaic as arts hub. Nathalie Phan spoke regarding Item 3.a.i., Nagavalli Medicharala spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and the Asian Resource Center as arts hub. Pat Buchta, Executive Director, Austin Texas Musicians, spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and proposal to use Doris Miller Auditorium as arts hub. Alex Vallejo, EQ Austin, spoke in support of item 3.a.i. and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) as arts hub. Aggie Sanchez, President, Austin Tejano Music Coalition, spoke in support of item 3.a.i. Art Navarro, Vice-chair, Mexican American Cultural Center, spoke in favor of item 3.a.i. and use of MACC as music hub. Music Commission Chair Carney reads statement for Ana Maciel requesting equity data regarding music and relief funding. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. $12 Million Creative Bond Request for Information Overview – Christine Maguire. b. Austin Economic Development Organization Recommendation to Council Overview – Matthew Kwatinetz 1 AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AND MUSIC COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2020 i. Discussion of $12 Million Creative Bond. ii. Discussion of Austin Economic Development Organization Recommendation. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion Items No action taken. No action taken. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Polgar motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Adjourn 11:37am. 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 Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis 512-974-7854, for …
20200911-04ai : Black Arts and Cultural District — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20200911-04ai: Black Arts and Cultural District WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission (the “Commission”) is authorized by Austin City Codes: 2-1-101 to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for the City’s African American community; and WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic, and vocational pursuits, including (1) health care; (2) housing, including affordable housing, home ownership, and homelessness; (3) entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; (4) employment; (5) cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and music venues; and (6) Public Safety; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, African American historic landmarks represent only 47 of the 629 historical landmarks in the City of Austin and City staff have worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the city to determine the African American Cultural Heritage District meets the City of Austin's criteria; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has detailed Strategic Direction 2023 to “strive to create a complete community where every Austinite has choices at every stage of life that allow us to experience and contribute to all of the following outcomes: Economic Opportunities, Mobility, Safety, Health and Environment, Culture and Life-long learning, and Government that Works for All of Us”; and WHEREAS, March 2017, the Mayor’s Task Force issued a report on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities that is inclusive of a list of recommendations aimed at the dismantling of institutional racism and systemic inequities in the City of Austin and the Austin region; and WHEREAS, African Americans account for 8% of the population in Travis County, 13% of African Americans live below the poverty line, 34% of the homeless population are African Americans and 25% of those serving sentences in Travis County Jail are African American men and women. In addition, 34% of children in low income homes do not receive any learning support services while African American children make up 90% of children in low income homes and over 95% of brain development …
20200911-04aii : Block 16 and Block 18 African American Cultural Space — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number 20200911-04aii: Block 16 and Block 18 African American Cultural African American Resource Advisory Commission Space WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission (the “Commission”) is authorized by Austin City Codes: 2-1-101 to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for the City’s African American community; and WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic, and vocational pursuits, including (1) health care; (2) housing, including affordable housing, home ownership, and homelessness; (3) entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; (4) employment; (5) cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and music venues; and (6) Public Safety; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission supports the African American Cultural Heritage District Investment Initiative to WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has detailed Strategic Direction 2023 to “strive to create a complete community where every Austinite has choices at every stage of life that allow us to experience and contribute to all of the following outcomes: Economic Opportunities, Mobility, Safety, Health and Environment, Culture and Life-long learning, and Government that Works for All of Us”; and WHEREAS, City Council adoption of the 1928 Master Plan required African Americans to relocate to the “Negro District” in order to receive basic City services, this plan strategically and systematically, along with additional ordinances were adopted to ensure full compliance with the segregated 1928 Master Plan, and the lives of African Americans have been severely impacted socially and economically by years of intentional and systemic racism due to the implementation of the 1928 Master Plan; and WHEREAS, In support of Resolution No. 20180215-082 we also ask the City Manager to, among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support of an “Austin Cultural Trust” that could create spaces that support artists and arts organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and …
20200911-04bi : Black Quality of Life Declaration — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20200911-04bi: Black Quality of Life Declaration WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission (the “Commission”) is authorized by Austin City Codes: 2-1-101 to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for the City’s African American community; and WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic, and vocational pursuits, including (1) health care; (2) housing, including affordable housing, home ownership, and homelessness; (3) entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; (4) employment; (5) cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and music venues; and (6) Public Safety; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has detailed Strategic Direction 2023 to “strive to create a complete community where every Austinite has choices at every stage of life that allow us to experience and contribute to all of the following outcomes: Economic Opportunities, Mobility, Safety, Health and Environment, Culture and Life-long learning, and Government that Works for All of Us”; and WHEREAS, City Council adoption of the 1928 Master Plan required African Americans to relocate to the “Negro District” in order to receive basic City services, this plan strategically and systematically, along with additional ordinances were adopted to ensure full compliance with the segregated 1928 Master Plan, and the lives of African Americans have been severely impacted socially and economically by years of intentional and systemic racism due to the implementation of the 1928 Master Plan; and WHEREAS, March 2017, the Mayor’s Task Force issued a report on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities that is inclusive of a list of recommendations aimed at the dismantling of institutional racism and systemic inequities in the City of Austin and the Austin region; and WHEREAS, In support of Resolution No. 20180215-082 we also ask the City Manager to, among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support of an “Austin …
Approved Minutes 9.11.20 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting 11 September 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Kelly Davis Commission Members Absent: Allie Runas Michael Wilfley Samuel Franco Daniel Hennessey – Vice Chair Alex Reyna Susan Somers Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 5, 2020 MEETING The August 5, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioners Franco and Reyna not yet present. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination and Election of Officers – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to elect Mario Champion as Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioner Reyna not yet present. A motion to elect Susan Somers as Vice Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. A motion to elect Kelly Davis as Parliamentarian of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. B. 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review and Report – Discussion and Possible Action Commissioner Champion presented a draft Annual Review, which was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. C. Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon of the Office of Sustainability. No action taken. D. Healthy Streets program update – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield and Anna Martin of Austin Transportation. Commissioner Champion proposed draft recommendation language which, after debate and amendment, read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. A motion to approve the recommendation was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Runas and Wilfley absent. 3. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Commissioners gave updates regarding the Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council, Pedestrian Advisory …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 11, 2020, via videoconferencing. Commission Members in Attendance: SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, September 11, 2020 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Carol Drennan • Corky Hilliard • Chris Jackson • Rodrigo Lima Staff in Attendance: • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Ken Ronsonette • • Kathy Sokolic Jonathan Schwartz • Pam Hefner, Economic Development Department • Jill Fagan, EDD 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS a. Girard Kinney spoke on Agenda Item 3B and voiced his support for the planning and development progress for the Control Tower site, as well as the importance of sight lines of the Control Tower from John Gaines Park. b. Michael Brennan spoke on Agenda Item 3B, voiced appreciation of development progress around the Control Tower site, and supported considerations for retrofitting the Control Tower for public access. c. Ani Colt spoke on Agenda Item 3C and expressed concerns with rental affordability for senior citizens in Mueller due to fixed incomes and rising Median Family Income (MFI) in Austin. d. Preston Tyree spoke on Agenda Item 3C and expressed concerns with management and maintenance at Wildflower Terrace. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Northeast Austin Middle School Update: Drew Johnson, Bianca Tafares, Chelsea Burkett with AISD provided updates on the new Northeast Austin Middle School and expected timing of construction. 1 b. Control Tower Update: Greg Weaver (Catellus) and Jim Adams (McCann Adams Studio) provided updates on the planning and design standards for the Control Tower site, as well as next steps for outreach and development. c. Mueller Development Update: Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided brief updates and information on Mueller parks and businesses, as well as transportation, new water meter infrastructure and upcoming events. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the August 14, 2020 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Drennan’s second on an 11-0 vote. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: • Mueller Financial Update • Mueller Affordable Housing Update a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 13, 2020. [Note, this meeting was subsequently canceled and a Special Called meeting was …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AND MUSIC COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MINUTES The Austin Arts Commission and Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. September 11, 2020 Music Commission Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Art Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Jaime Castillo, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Celina Zisman, Kymberly Keeton, Lulu Flores, Michelle Polgar, Rick Vandyke, Brett Barnes Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 10:10am 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Commissioner Polgar motions and Commissioner Fonte seconds to limit Citizen Communication to 2 minutes each. Motion carries 17-0. Speakers: Dan Redman, Mosaic Sound Collective, spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and proposal to use Mosaic as arts hub. Nathalie Phan spoke regarding Item 3.a.i., Nagavalli Medicharala spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and the Asian Resource Center as arts hub. Pat Buchta, Executive Director, Austin Texas Musicians, spoke in support of Item 3.a.i. and proposal to use Doris Miller Auditorium as arts hub. Alex Vallejo, EQ Austin, spoke in support of item 3.a.i. and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) as arts hub. Aggie Sanchez, President, Austin Tejano Music Coalition, spoke in support of item 3.a.i. Art Navarro, Vice-chair, Mexican American Cultural Center, spoke in favor of item 3.a.i. and use of MACC as music hub. Music Commission Chair Carney reads statement for Ana Maciel requesting equity data regarding music and relief funding. a. $12 Million Creative Bond Request for Information Overview – Christine Maguire. b. Austin Economic Development Organization Recommendation to Council Overview – 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Matthew Kwatinetz 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion Items i. Discussion of $12 Million Creative Bond. No action taken. ii. Discussion of Austin Economic Development Organization Recommendation. No action taken. 1 AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AND MUSIC COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2020 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Polgar motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Adjourn 11:37am. 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin LGBTQIA+ Research Advisory Meeting for the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study September 9, 2020 5:30PM to 7:00PM business will occur. https://healthmanagement.zoom.us/j/97074160603?pwd=K1piVU02WkhIUlBzMFdBM2UvTUpUZz09 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission
9-9-2020_CDC_Meeting_Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Versión en español a continuación September 9, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm The Community Development Commission meeting to be held on September 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by noon, September 8, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 9, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3162 or kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov no later than noon, September 8, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov by noon, September 8, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) FECHA de la reunion 9 Septiembre, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm 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 (8 Septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-3162 or kimberly.freeman@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, s i están a f avor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
Item1_8-21-2020_CDC_Draft_Minutes — original pdf
Item 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING August 21, 2020, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Alberto Mejia Amit Motwani City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Rebecca Giello (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Cesar Acosta Fisayo Fadelu Madra Mays Shavone Otero Karen Paup Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods Raymond Young Letitia Brown (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Julia Campbell (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Kim Freeman (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Lisa Rodriguez (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Yvonne Meyer (Austin Public Health) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES 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. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Otero joined the dais at 3:08pm, and Commissioner Paup joined the dais at 3:25pm. Commissioner Motwani left the meeting at 3:30pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 15, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Wood’s motion, Commissioner Acosta’s second, the July 15, 2020, meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation on Home Repair Program (Austin Home Repair Coalition and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development [NHCD] staff). A presentation on the Home Repair Program was provided by Letitia Brown, Neighborhood Development Program Manager; Julia Campbell, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager; and, Charles Cloutman, Vice President for Home Repair, Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Rebecca Giello, NHCD Deputy Director, and the presenters answered questions. b) Update on Action Plan Process (NHCD staff). Erica Leak, Development Officer, provided an update on the Action Plan Process. c) Discussion on Reimagining Public Safety and Police funding. Following discussion, the Remagining Public Safety Working Group was formed, including Chair Deshotel and Commissioners Acosta, Sloan and Woods. 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 512-974-3162 at least 2 days prior to …
Item4_CapMetro_Project-Connect_Draft_Resolution — original pdf
Item 4 RESOLUTION NO. _____________ WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (“ASMP”) (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes that the policy of the City is to invest in a high-capacity transit system to meet our 50/50 mode share goals, stating that the City “must work with our public transportation partners and enhance services to create an experience that attracts and retains riders” and “unprecedented collaboration between the community, the City, and Capital Metro is critical;” and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to “analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system;” and WHEREAS, the City and Capital Metro have engaged with community members and other stakeholders to develop and refine the Project Connect System Plan, (“Project Connect”) a high-capacity transit system, to address the City’s transit needs for safer, faster, and more reliable transportation that will improve access to essential services, such as education, health care, grocery stores, childcare, and jobs, especially in historically underserved and underrepresented communities; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20200610-002, directing the City Manager to amend the ASMP to include the Project Connect System Plan and Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by Capital Metro; and Page 1 of 11 WHEREAS, the ASMP also establishes that the policy of the City is to proactively assess displacement impacts of transportation projects, stating “it is important that we recognize this fact during the planning phase of all transportation infrastructure projects and that, before we begin the implementation of these projects, we work with our partners, develop strategies, and utilize tools to support current neighborhood residents and businesses, stopping or limiting their displacement;” and WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20200423-038 supporting an equitable transit system to benefit the whole community, and calling for data- driven policies and funding to “prevent transportation investment-related displacement and ensure people of different incomes can benefit from transportation investments;” and WHEREAS, Capital Metro also supports an equitable transit system, as reflected in its Transit Oriented Development Policy and Guidelines; and WHEREAS, to receive funding through its Capital Investment Grant Program, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) evaluates on economic development criteria …
Item5c_ReimaginingPublicSafety_DraftRecommendation — original pdf
Item 5c DRAFT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200824‐002a: Recommendation to Require the Mayor of Austin Appoint a Democratically Elected Chief of Police WHEREAS, the current structure of policing has been well‐documented to be a problematic and racist institution which was initially organized as slave patrols; and, WHEREAS, One of the most common feedback comments this commission is offered by the community is the restructuring of policing and community safety; and, WHEREAS, The City Council of Austin has recently reallocated funds for the police in an effort to redress community needs; and, WHEREAS, The current Chief of Police is complicit in the violation of Austin Residents’ Human Rights according to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 18, 19, 20); and, WHEREAS, The right to freely chosen leadership is enshrined in Article 21 of The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and, WHEREAS, There is no logical, sound argument made to justify that the federal executor of laws is democratically elected and the local executor is not; and, WHEREAS, Austin Police Department, like many others, has a known reputation for unfair and racially biased practices, which has been verified by a recent report demonstrating for a number of years the only people the police killed were Black or Brown; and, WHEREAS, The current appointment process lends a distorted amount of power to representatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission recommends the Austin City Council pass an ordinance with the effect of committing the Mayor of Austin to appoint a Chief of Police that has won a local election for that position, either through a formal special‐called election, or an informal, city‐funded and administered process. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
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Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission September 9, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 9, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon, Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Denise Avery at Austin Water, 512-972-0104 or 512-972-0101, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Page 1 of 3 Reunión Regular del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 9 de septiembre 2020 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 martes, 8 de septiembre antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo …