Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 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 (Julio 20, 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 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@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 llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of JULY 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held JULY 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). 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 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 mona.sanchez@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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (JULY 21, 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 20, 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 la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 llamar ). • Una vez que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting July 21st, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission to be held July 21st, 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 20th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21st, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 Christopher.Parks@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 Llamado especial Urban Transportation Commission la FECHA de la reunion (July 21st, 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 20th, 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 512-978-1568 o Christopher.Parks@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 llamar ). • Una vez que …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/21/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/21/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (07/20/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 matthew.dugan@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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (07/21/2021) 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 (07/20/2021 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 la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing To Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92300250133?pwd=Mkg1NXd5WG9QZGVCOUU5Vlc0M0Jpdz09 Meeting ID: 923 0025 0133 Passcode: 67uSPc CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Members Present Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Prabhu Kannan Erin Dempsey Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Brigham Morris Selina Yee Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Selina Yee Camellia Falcon Members Absent Errol Hardin Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Staff Present Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Preparing for First Public Hearing CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01pm with 9 members present. Commissioners Hardin, Lands, Le and Schneider were absent. Commissioner Yee joined the meeting at 6:25pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 7, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 7, 2021, draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the update. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Gonzalez’s second, the proposed pubic hearing schedule was unanimously approved. 2. Discussion on Public Hearing Structure A. Presentation from Dr. Henry Flores Dr. Henry Flores gave the presentation. B. Presentation on Current District Makeup George Korbel gave the presentation. C. Update from Public Hearings Working Group 1. Vote on Proposed Public Hearing Dates Discussion was held. D. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave the update. E. Update from Finance Subcommittee Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the update. F. Updates from City: 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics 2. Employee Contract Template Matthew Dugan gave the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion on public forum protocols, adjustments • Summaries on public forums • Final Report Committee update • Update from hiring group on mapping specialist • Housekeeping item ADJOURNMENT Chair Puentes adjourned the meeting at 8:05pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Arts Commission Meeting July 21, 2021 Arts Commission to be held July 21, 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 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Julio 21, 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 (Julio 20, 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 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@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 llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar …
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Guiding Values and Norms Be who we say we are and follow through with our commitment. Listen to each other’s opinions, honor each other’s efforts, and show up on time. Prioritize the public interest and needs of all community members. Center diverse voices and perspectives in every interaction with each other and the public. Take input with an open mind and heart and give others the benefit of the doubt. Make decisions supported by data as well as the perspectives and needs of the community. All voices must be heard. Integrity Respect Inclusivity Dignity Patience Fairness Trust Honor the expertise and strengths of all commissioners. Trust that we work in the best interest of the full body. Prioritization Use the city charter as the guide for the order of importance and urgency. This document was jointly formed by the ICRC during the general meeting on July 7, 2021. Commissioners Joshua Blank, Erin Dempsey, Camellia Falcon, Luis Gonzalez (Vice Chair), Errol Hardin, Sara Inés Calderón, Prabhu Kannan, Shaina Kambo, Dr. Sterling Lands, Hoang Le, BJ Morris, Christina Puentes (Chair), Eugene Schneider, Selina Yee Administrative manager Christine Granados
Driving Innovation Steve Pustelnyk Director of Community Relations Presentation to: Austin Urban Transportation Commission July 23, 2021 1 About the Mobility Authority • A multi-modal transportation agency authorized under 2001 state legislation • A regional agency formed in 2002 by Williamson and Travis Counties • Toll revenue primary source of funding • No taxing authority • Oversight by a seven-member board of business and community leaders • 29 employees 2 Agency Leadership Heather Gaddes Board Member Williamson County Appointee - 2021 Secretary James Bass Executive Director 3 The Mobility Authority System • 183A • 290 Toll (Manor Expressway) • 71 Toll • 45 SW Toll • MoPac Express • 183 Toll South • 183 North Express 4 Some Things To Ponder Is Disruptive Change Around the Corner? • How will the transition to Roadway Usage Charges (RUC) impact the transportation ecosystem? • How will/should climate change impact our mobility decisions? • How will the growth of Connected Autonomous Shared Electric (CASE) vehicles change the way we design, finance, construct, operate and maintain our roadways? • How might remote work, shared vehicle ownership, air taxis, delivery drones and autonomous public transit change the mobility paradigm? • What other disruptive forces might be out there (COVID)? 5 Weekly Transaction Trend (All Roads) Percent Change in Transactions Since First Week of March 2020 Other Roads 183 South Percent Change 183 Toll Phase 2 Opens Winter Storm 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 s n o i t c a s n a r T - COVID 4 6 0 , 7 4 6 , 2 500,000 -60.9% 1 / 3 k e e W 8 / 3 k e e W 5 1 / 3 k e e W 2 2 / 3 k e e W 9 2 / 3 k e e W 5 / 4 k e e W 2 1 / 4 k e e W 9 1 / 4 k e e W 6 2 / 4 k e e W 3 / 5 k e e W 0 1 / 5 k e e W 7 1 / 5 k e e W 4 2 / 5 k e e W 1 3 / 5 k e e W 7 / 6 k e e W 4 1 / 6 k e e W 1 2 / 6 k e e W 9 2 / 6 …
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
PROJECT CONNECT: Program Updates Urban Transportation Commission July 21, 2021 1 Recent Project Connect Program Updates: • $2.88 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant for 40-foot electric buses, charging equipment, workforce training, and technical assistance. • Capital Metro and Austin F.C. approval of a funding partnership agreement for a new McKalla Station at Q2 Stadium. • Launch of Capital Metro’s 9th Pickup zone (North Dessau) in June. South Menchaca zone launches July 27, and North Oak Hill in the fall. • Completion of 15-percent design drawings for Orange and Blue Line; letters to FTA requesting entry into the New Starts capital grant program submitted. • $36 million in FTA Small Starts grant funding included in the President’s FY2022 budget for MetroRapid Pleasant Valley and Expo Lines 2 PROJECT CONNECT PROGRAM COMPONENTS: PROJECT CONNECT – PROGRAM COMPONENTS Orange Line – NLTC to Stassney Phase 1 (LRT), Enhanced MetroRapid Blue Line – Riverside Corridor (LRT) Gold Line – MetroRapid, NEPA completion for LRT Downtown Tunnel (Orange, Blue Lines) MetroRapid – Expo, Pleasant Valley, Burnet to Menchaca/Oak Hill Green Line to Colony Park – NEPA, Final Design, Construction Red Line Improvements MetroExpress, Park & Rides, Transit Centers (3 New Routes, 9 P&R, 1 TC) Neighborhood Circulators (15 New Zones / Vehicles) Maintenance Facility Improvements Customer Technology Systems Anti-Displacement Investments ($300 million) 3 PROGRAM SEQUENCE PLAN Years based on federal NEPA and funding approvals 4 Orange & Blue Line Projects – Implementation Timeline June 2020 Orange & Blue Line Locally Preferred Alternatives (LPAs) Adopted Project Connect Referendum Passed Ongoing Community Engagement and Involvement 2023 – 2029 Projected Entry Into FTA Engineering Phase Design and Contracting Procurement Awards Begin Construction and Vehicle Manufacturing Projected Full Funding Grant Agreement(s) (FFGA) Staffing, Training, Organizational Readiness Revenue Service Begins 5 Orange & Blue Line Key Milestones (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Request to Enter FTA Project Development Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond 6 End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) Project Connect MetroRapid Milestones – Expo & Pleasant Valley April 2021 Spring – Summer 2021 Winter 2021 – Spring 2022 Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimates …
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center, Phase III Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 Area Background • District 4 – between the Windsor Hills and Heritage Hills Neighborhoods • Area was largely unplanned until 2008, not fully annexed until December 2008 • Area's primary natural feature: Little Walnut Creek – located less than a mile from the Center • Formerly a part of Fiskville, Texas (est. early 1870s) – Prior to the 1950s, area was used for farming and grazing of cattle 78753 Population, by race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latinx, of any race White, alone Black, alone or in combination Asian, alone or in combination 61.3% 20% 12.1% 6.7% American Indian, alone or in combination 1.9% Native Hawaiian, alone or in combination 0.1% • Transitioned from a non‐Hispanic White majority to become a majority‐minority community Some other race, alone or in combination 20% The goals for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP project are: Serve as a recognizable, visual landmark for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center; • Reflect the rich diversity of the Center and the surrounding community, highlighting its welcoming spirit; Integrate into the natural environment of the park and recreation center, drawing visitors to the site; • • • Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; • Respect the life and legacy of Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia and family; • Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant in an exterior environment; and • Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Site & Project Goals District 4 PARD | Gus Garcia Recreation Center Jurors: Project Advisors: •Linda Powers, President of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Martha Langford, Community Garden Representative of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Chelsea Ray, Secretary of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •J Muzacz, Artist and AIPP Panel Liaison •Delano Brown, M.S Ed. CPRP, PARD Staff, Gus Garcia Rec Center •Binh Ly, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Public Health Ernesto Hernandez, Artist Ryan Runcie, Artist Misa Yamamoto, Artist Demographics Statistics % of Applications 2021 February 3: Call‐to‐Artists posted in PublicArtist.org February 18: Artist Information Meeting April 22: Call closes, 22 applications received June 15: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and select 4 local finalists: kimie flores; Lindsey Millikan, Artist Team: Lindsay Palmer, Mylo Mendez & Color Squad, Efren Rebugio & Brittany Johnson. June 25: Jurors + Advisors meet …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department July 21, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through June Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 June w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb 15,217 3,018,638 4,296,896 3,493,507 Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $13 million investment Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Approved Funding Creative Non-Profit Emergency Relief (Arts/Music) Arts Ecosystem Music Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es General Workforce Development(cid:3031) Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps (Homeless and/or Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Focus) TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED $21.0M $2.0M $6.0M $4.0M $12.0M Approved Funding $15.0M $5.0M $1.0M C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Quinquagenary by Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) TEMPO 2021 Final Design Approval AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 TEMPO | 2021 As a reminder—and for the benefit of out new Commissioners‐‐TEMPO 2021 is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax. This year it will be a 12‐month, exterior exhibition to connect tourists and convention delegates to Austin culture through public art. The program is open to 2D, 3D, sound and time‐based artists. 10 short‐term or time‐based exterior artworks • Austin Public Library Branch locations (one per district) • One year installation exhibition • Virtual speaker series ‐ each artist at each location • Video summary of all ten artworks Program Facts and Project Goals TEMPO 2021 artworks and speaking engagements will be featured on Visit Austin P R O J E C T G O A L S • Expose citizens to contemporary artworks by local artists; Foster engagement between artist, artwork and the community; Link local artists with resources and city assistance to develop skills and Facilitate public discussion, civic dialogue, and collaborative partnering Promote new interest and increased participation in, and focus on, Promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry through arts • • • • • experience; for programming; public art; activity. TEMPO | 2021 JURY ADVISORS Brian Joseph TEMPO 2D alumni Yareth Fernandez TEMPO alumni Dharmesh Patel AIPP Panel alumni Lulu Flores Arts Commission Bears Rebecca Fonte Arts Commission Tammie Rubin AIPP Panel Chair Derrick McKnight Austin Public Health Jury and Project Advisors Jieun Beth Kim Austin Public Library Delano Brown Parks and Recreation Complete list of TEMPO 2021 projects (10 in all) Five designs were approved by AIPP Panel on 6/7/21. • Based on feedback from that meeting, AIPP staff allowed the three artist teams additional time to refine their designs before bringing them to Arts Commission for final approval. • Designs from Marianne Levy and the team of Wyss and Pieper were approved by Arts Commission in June on consent. F I N A L D E S I G N TEMPO | 2021 Quinquagenary Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) Seven historically significant portraits will be projected on the floor of the Willie May Kirk Branch Library lobby in silhouette. The artist proposes swapping out existing lighting fixtures with metal sconces and special LED bulbs to achieve crisp, readable imagery. Names of the subjects to appear on the sconces in calligraphy. Concept: With this project, the artist …
Austin Police Department Commander Jeff Greenwalt Downtown Area Command Downtown Austin Gun Violence July 21st, 2021 Downtown Austin Gun Violence Austin is experiencing the same nationwide trend of rising violent crime in 2020 and 2021 22 people have been shot in Downtown Austin this year (14 in 1 incident) 8 separate shooting incidents with a gun shot victim 4 deaths Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Violent Gun Crimes There has been a steady increase in violent gun related crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 26 2017: 29 2018: 35 2019: 35 2020: 34 2021: 27 (Q1 & Q2) Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Gun Possession and Non Injury Crimes There has been a steady increase in minor gun possession crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 39 2017: 39 2018: 51 2019: 64 2020: 83 2021: 77 (Q1 & Q2) Possible Causes for Increase in Violent Crimes Perception of less punitive penalties for crimes committed Criminals themselves are telling police they won’t be held accountable Release of violent offenders Pandemic PR Bonds Violence Intervention Program “VIP” Started in April of 2021 to combat rise in violent gun Focused on violent repeat offenders known to carry crimes guns Since inception, has seized over 100+ guns citywide and resulted in over 55 arrests of violent criminals Recently expanded to include a downtown proactive component VIP For Downtown Data Driven: Focuses on peak times, days, and areas that are known to be high activity for guns and violence Behavior Driven: Focuses on behavior known to officers that indicate a likelihood of recovering a firearm Team Driven: Utilizes multiple units and partner agencies to ensure the cases receive all the attention necessary to cease behavior Questions
▪ April 2021- the City ended negotiations with the western property owners (Phase 1) • Final proposal could not deliver the programmatic requirements and exceeded anticipated costs ▪ June 10, 2021- Council approved the Construction Manager at Risk Methodology for the expansion • Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager July 2021- Briefing to Council on proof of concept for the revised Convention Center expansion plan ▪ June 10, 2021- Council passed Resolution 20210610-096 • Directs the City Manager to incorporate specific Council priorities into the Request for Statements of Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services, and directed that representation from certain stakeholder groups be included on the evaluation panel Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Minimum Programming Target (sq. ft.) Exhibition Space 247,000 450,000 360,000 Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 180,000 Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 85,000 Multipurpose Hall 100,000 Palm District Plan: Council Resolution No. 20190523-029 Council Resolution No. 20210610-096 2019 Center for Sustainable Development at University of Texas Study (UT Study) 2020 Convention Center Expansion Master Plan Update ▪ Fall 2021 – Issue Request for Qualification (RFQ) for architecture/engineering professional services ▪ Spring 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for architectural/engineering services ▪ Late Fall 2021– Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a contractor (CMR) to perform general contractor services. ▪ Spring/Summer 2022- Contract executed and architecture firm on board to begin design work ▪ Summer 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for general contractor services
