HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APRIL 27, 2020 LHD-2020-0001 4000 AVENUE C HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT B.4 - 1 PROPOSAL Construct a one-story rear addition to the primary house, remove a rear addition, and construct a front addition to a two-story garage attached to the rear of the house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan house with combination side-gable and hipped roof, brick cladding, 6:6 wood-sash windows, and a gable-roofed arched entry portico. The attached rectangular-plan garage is capped with a hipped roof and clad in brick, with 6-over-6 wood- sash windows and two roll-up doors. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project has four parts: 1) Construct a one-story rear addition to the building. The addition will be clad in brick to match existing, have 6-over-6 wood-sash windows, and be capped by a gabled roof. It will have a footprint of 322 square feet; 2) Remove a small rear addition on the west (rear) wall; 3) Construct a small rear addition on the west (rear) wall, capped with a hipped roof and clad in brick; and 4) Construct a 12’ deep, two-story front addition to the two-story garage dwelling unit at the rear of the lot. The addition will be clad in brick to closely resemble, but not exactly match, the existing cladding. It will feature triple banks of 2-over-2 wood- sash windows on the first story and 6-over-6 wood-sash windows on the second story. The entrance will be located under a simple shed-roofed hood on the north (secondary) wall. The addition will have a footprint of 305 square feet and will be set back 35’3” from the front wall of the house and 50’9” from the front property line. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The property is contributing to the Hyde Park Historic District. The following requirements from the historic district design standards apply to the proposed project: Residential Standards: Additions 4.1 Construct additions so as to require the removal or modification of a minimum of historic fabric. Do not construct additions which will require the removal of any portion of the front façade. Design additions to existing residential buildings to reflect the form and style of the existing house. The rear addition will entail the removal of a portion of the rear wall of the house; it will reflect the form and style of the existing house. The garage addition will entail the removal of the front wall of the …
4/22/2020 Mail - Gaudette, Angela - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADAxMTllMTFjLTk1MGMtNDRkOC04YjA3LWNjYWViMGU4OWVjMQAQAOUhWAzfpRxHhaWiblvUy5U… 1/2 4/22/2020 Mail - Gaudette, Angela - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADAxMTllMTFjLTk1MGMtNDRkOC04YjA3LWNjYWViMGU4OWVjMQAQAOUhWAzfpRxHhaWiblvUy5U… 2/2
4/22/2020 Mail - Gaudette, Angela - Outlook FW: Comments PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Mon 4/20/2020 3 32 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> ________________________________________ From: Paul McKaig Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 8 31 58 PM (UTC+00 00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation Subject: Comments *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Re: Historic Case # NRD-2020-019 Review Case # GF 20-046742 (613 West Lynn) & Historic Case #LHD-2020-0014 Review Case # GF 20-037780 (602 Highland Ave) Ms Gaudette, We reside at 608B Highland Ave. We have no objection to the plans of either of our neighbors. Our only concern is that both projects will make extensive us of our alley during construction. It is in poor condition as it is and this additional wear and tear will only make it worse. Also, it is a narrow alley and they will each need to take care not to block access to those of us who use it as our garage (and the garages of several neighbors) face out onto the alley. Thanks Paul & Amy McKaig Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. https://outlook.office365.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADAxMTllMTFjLTk1MGMtNDRkOC04YjA3LWNjYWViMGU4OWVjMQAQANtmTGeBV2tDnq4AJwYdQt… 1/1
4/22/2020 Mail - Gaudette, Angela - Outlook FW: Comments PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Mon 4/20/2020 3 32 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> ________________________________________ From: Paul McKaig Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 8 31 58 PM (UTC+00 00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation Subject: Comments *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Re: Historic Case # NRD-2020-019 Review Case # GF 20-046742 (613 West Lynn) & Historic Case #LHD-2020-0014 Review Case # GF 20-037780 (602 Highland Ave) Ms Gaudette, We reside at 608B Highland Ave. We have no objection to the plans of either of our neighbors. Our only concern is that both projects will make extensive us of our alley during construction. It is in poor condition as it is and this additional wear and tear will only make it worse. Also, it is a narrow alley and they will each need to take care not to block access to those of us who use it as our garage (and the garages of several neighbors) face out onto the alley. Thanks Paul & Amy McKaig Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. https://outlook.office365.com/mail/search/id/AAQkADAxMTllMTFjLTk1MGMtNDRkOC04YjA3LWNjYWViMGU4OWVjMQAQANtmTGeBV2tDnq4AJwYdQt… 1/1
4/22/2020 Mail - Gaudette, Angela - Outlook FW: Case GF-20-041544 - 1519 E Cesar Chavez St PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Tue 4/21/2020 7 23 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> ________________________________________ From: Martin Note Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12 23 54 AM (UTC+00 00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation Subject: Case GF-20-041544 - 1519 E Cesar Chavez St *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Attn: Angela Gaudette Dear Ms. Gaudette, I am planning on mailing in my signature regarding the public hearing of the demolition of 1519 E Cesar Chavez St. However, as Iʼm under house lock down and searching to find an envelope to mail, I wanted to make sure I emailed before hand so my voice is heard. I object to the demolition of 1519 E Cesar Chavez and am in favor of designating it as having historical significance. If anything speaks to the re-vitalization of the East Side, itʼs this building and the tenants within. Bufalina is an East Side institution. Furthermore the building itself was revitalized for itʼs current tenants from the empty shell it was when I first moved to the East Side over a decade ago. My Name: Martin Note My Address: 1601 E Cesar Chavez St #203 Iʼll work promptly to find an envelope to mail my response to you before the 27th. Best, Martin Note 512-826-4531 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADAxMTllMTFjLTk1MGMtNDRkOC04YjA3LWNjYWViMGU4OWVjMQAQAMvPQKCGXixPp2CL6uf9gbA… 1/1
“The Restoration of the Norwood Tower & Motoramp in Downtown Austin” Regina Lauderdale December 1991 “The Restoration of the Norwood Tower & Motoramp in Downtown Austin” 1929 Regina Lauderdale December 1991 Preservation-student, class of Professor Wayne Bell, The University of Texas at Austin, Architecture Library, Battle Hall, December 1991 1957 1981 NORWOOD TOWER ALLEY - SOUTH CORNER NORWOOD TOWER ALLEY - SOUTH SECTION NORWOOD TOWER ALLEY - CENTER SECTION NORWOOD TOWER ALLEY - NORTH SECTION NORWOOD TOWER 114 West 7th Sreet SUITE 100 Austin, TX 78701 NORWOOD TOWER ORIGINAL WINDOWS - SOUTH CORNER NORWOOD TOWER - GLASS BLOCK AND CLEAR GLASS FILLED OPENING NORWOOD TOWER - CMU FILLED OPENINGS NORWOOD TOWER - GLASS BLOCK FILLED OPENING 81 81 81 81 2 / 1 3 9 2 1 / 1 7 2 / 1 3 9 2 1 / 1 7 3 4 2 1 / 0 5 2 / 1 3 9 2 1 / 1 7 38 41 NORWOOD TOWER EAST ELEVATION at ALLEY - PROPOSED RESTORATION AND MODIFICATIONS 1/4" : 1'-0" Sheet Contents ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Scale VARIES Revisions MHP Project No. 2020 Date 03.11.2020 Drawn By Sheet No. IA 6.01 08 OF SITE LOCATION T E E R T S O D A R O L O C U P Ref'g U P D N D N U P U P N D P C M H A R : 0 ' - 0 " C H : 0 ' - 0 " SUITE 135 SHARED STE. 135 & PERRY'S MECHANICAL ROOM 1,426 SF U P U P D N U P WH D N U P U P DW U P PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE SUITE 125 SUITE 100 WEST 7th STREET . E V A S S E R G N O C & . T S O D A R O L O C N E E W T E B Y E L L A N VICINITY MAP SITE PLAN 81 81 81 81 / 2 1 3 9 / 2 1 1 7 / 2 1 3 9 / 2 1 1 7 3 4 / 2 1 0 5 / 2 1 3 9 / 2 1 1 7 38 41 Existing plastered wall to be removed to expose original window and frame. Replace existing glass with Low E glass. Existing plastered wall to be removed to expose original window and frame. …
TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Austin, Texas April 26, 2020 To: Steve Sadowsky Historic Preservation Office And the Historic Landmark Commission Austin, TX Re: Scarbrough Building, Item 8, April 27, 2020 meeting The Travis County Historical Commission supports the staff recommendation to re-install the glass that has been removed from the Scarbrough Building. This historic and iconic structure, being the first steel-framed high rise and the first air conditioned retail building in Austin, deserves the highest level of respect and care. As a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, there are provisions to protect this site and these need to be enforced and the exterior integrity protected. We appreciate your work and look forward to future opportunities to preserve Austin/Travis County history. Sincerely, Bob Ward, Chair Travis County Historical Commission Cc: Charles Peveto, SCC Historic Bridges Committee
Proposed Schedule Duration Week of: 6-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 3-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Task Acquire ROW Permit Demolition Preparation Job Duration Mobilize and Protect Work Area Set Lane Closure and Barrier Devices Set Crane Detach and Remove Awnings Load and Haul Awnings Demobilize Crane Remove Lane Closure Barrier Devices Open Lanes to Traffic Project: Littlefield Building Address: 106 E 6th Street 90 Day Removal Plan for Awnings End Date Duration Start Date 7 weeks Mon 10/07/20 Wed 11/20/20 3 weeks Mon 10/28/20 Sat 11/16/20 5 days Wed 11/13/20 Mon 11/18/20 1 day Wed 11/13/20 Wed 11/13/20 Wed 11/13/20 Wed 11/13/20 1 day Wed 11/13/20 Wed 11/13/20 1 day 4 days Wed 11/13/20 Sun 11/17/20 Sun 11/17/20 4 days Wed 11/13/20 Mon 11/18/20 Mon 11/18/20 1 day Mon 11/18/20 Mon 11/18/20 1 day 1 day Mon 11/18/20 Mon 11/18/20 ** Dates listed above are for reference only in order to show a ninety (90) day removal plan. PROPOSEDAWNING 6 9 7 6 2 3 6 7 6 6 49'-5" 6'-4 7/8" " 0 1 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 1 " 0 1 - ' 3 " 4 - ' 1 1 8 5 4 2 AWNING ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" THE LITTLEFIELD BUILDING 601 S. CONGRESS 55'-9 7/8" 49'-5" ' 7 2 . 0 9 ' W " 0 0 0 0 ° 9 1 S 6'-4 7/8" 1'-0 1/4" 7'-6 3/4" 7'-1 5/8" 8'-0 3/4" 2'-8 1/4" 11'-4 3/8" 2'-8 1/4" 8'-10 7/8" N71°O5'42"W 160.00' " 8 / 7 3 - ' " 1 8 / 7 6 - ' 8 " 3 - ' 7 " 3 " 0 - ' 7 8 1 EXISTING CONCRETE PARALLEL 2 4 3 PARKING SPACES 2/AS1.0 EAST 6TH STREET 80' R.O.W. N 1 AWNING PLAN SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" C. B. Architectural Site Plan & Awning Elevation General Notes: The dimensions on this sheet are based off of the face of finish material or A. masonry. All dimensions are to face of finish material, edge of awning, or centerline of support, unless otherwise noted. Contractor (GC) to field verify all dimensions prior to construction and/or installation of any equipment, accessories, etc. If a discrepancy is identified, notify NolanStudio immediately. Elevations are shown for reference only. Refer to Building Plans, Sections, Wall Sections and Window Elevations for additional …
MANNA CUSTOM DESIGN-BUILD 111 E 17th ST, #12234 | Austin, TX 78701 Deficiencies Observed - Existing Structure at 1001 Lott AVE ❏ Site is overgrown and unmaintained; ❏ Fences are leaning and rotted in multiple locations and in need of replacement; ❏ Black top is in a state of disrepair and has sustained multiple large cracks on parking area; ❏ Impervious coverage of lot exceeds allowable by significant margin and there is a camper and covered shed at the rear of the property that were added as well; ❏ Multiple electrical safety issues - conductor lines run outside of exterior walls and from light pole and not properly sheathed in conduit; ❏ Framing members of roof and covered porch areas exhibit sagging or leaning - not properly braced or supported for adequate span; ❏ Life-Safety Issue--Light pole on south side of property is leaning >30-degrees; ❏ General state of disrepair consistent throughout property; ❏ Foundation does not have adequate exposure above existing grade and brick landings do not have proper weep holes exposed - likely foundation settling and damage has occurred and/or is occurring. Interior wall sections also likely to have sustained moisture damage as noted in multiple stress fractures along vertical brick joints; ❏ Plumbing drain lines are outboard of wall in multiple locations and not properly protected from UV exposure per code; ❏ Metal gas line is terminated over one window pictured and not capped. Exigent line is not in use (likely) and/or is shut off via a valve somewhere upstream of termination point, but needs removed; ❏ Interior moisture damage can be noted from windows on exterior and windows/doors are boarded up; ❏ Gas meter stubbed out in a walkway and concrete poured around the stub-outs, thus not providing adequate access in the case of emergency main line maintenance; ❏ Porch areas not framed per code and inadequately size rafters used; ledger blocking used (no longer allowed per current code); rotting in multiple locations; ❏ Camper at back is covered with tarp, presumably because roofing system has failed; ❏ Camper at rear was found with tripod camera set-up, clothes, and cardboard mat on the ground. No drug paraphernalia was found, but likely this was used by squatters for illicit activity. ❏ Termination and re-entry of plumbing lines at rear of home, not to code; ❏ Further evidence of foundation settling and/or failure at rear of home where …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: PAZ Preservation Sunday, April 26, 2020 8:57 AM Gaudette, Angela FW: Historic Landmark Commission Meeting 4/27/20 Lott Ave_Inc_2014170717.pdf; Lott Ave_Warranty Deed_2018.pdf; Lott Ave.pdf; Screen Shot 2020-03-05 at 8.32.17 AM.png; Screen Shot 2020-03-05 at 8.32.17 AM (1).png From: Amy Tolles Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 1:56:23 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation; Justin Self Subject: Historic Landmark Commission Meeting 4/27/20 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, Amy Tolles and Justin Self speaking on 1001 Lott Avenue. I am for the demo and new construction for this project. This was deemed a historic church. However, in my findings I've found that this was a residential single family dwelling home up until 2014 when the owners started to utilize their home as a community church. Attached are supporting documents. Thank you for your time and consideration. Amy Tolles ‐‐ Amy Tolles Senior Project Manager | Manna Custom 512.574.2657 | CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. 1 3/5/2020 Matrix 1001 Lott Ave, Austin, TX 78721, Travis County Listing Cross Property 360 Property View LOT 18 BLK 1 MOORE D C ADDN Tax Lot: 18 9085557 Area: 5 Austin, TX, 78721 02072005170000 ML#: Address: 1001 Lott Ave City: PID: Subdiv: Moore D C Add Legal: Tax Blk: 1 Austin ISD ISD: Elem: Ortega Mid/Jr: Martin Type: Land SQ: 8,760 Lot Size: Lot Desc: Corner Single Lot FEMA: No S/LOT Status: List Price: $275,000 County: Travis County Map: 586 U 9/HS: Sr HS: Acres: $/Acre: ETJ: N/A Eastside Memorial 0.201 $1,368,159.2 No Level None Topo: Creek: Hm Allow: Site Built Bldr Rstrct: No Arch Appr: No Livestock: No Horses: No Dist Shttle: Trees: P Rstrict: Esmnts: Tear Dw: Yes Zoned: Cmmrcl: No Gated: No Srfc Wtr: No Dist Metro: Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Sparse Yes /City Restrictions S Rstrct: None Req Doc: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Seller Disclosure Doc Avail: Deed Restrictions Water: City Utilities: Electricity on Property, Natural Gas Available Est Tax: Exempt: $6,266 None Act Tax: Financing: Cash, See Agent General Information No No View Soil: Endngrd: View: Barns: Corrals: Blk Mtr/LR: Str Srfc: Dist Lt Rail: Fence: Additional Information Fore/REO: No Paved/Curbed, Sidewalk Cedar, Privacy Mineral: None …
Public Comment: 3503 E 17th Telephone call with Lynn King answered by Angela Gaudette (512) 926‐1626 I approve of the demolition of 3503 E 17th. Lynn & Susie King 3512 E 17th
From: To: Subject: Date: Molly omelchuck PAZ Preservation ATTN: Angela Gaudette Monday, April 27, 2020 11:49:35 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: GF 20-041544 – 1519 E. Cesar Chavez St Contact: Angela Gaudette (512) 974-3393 Public Hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, Apr. 27, 2020 Molly Omelchuck Affected Address: 99 Comal St., Austin, TX 78702 Date: 4/27/20 I object Comments: The structure proposed to be demolished is a charming old building in excellent functioning condition. It has been a part of the East Cesar Chavez corridor for decades and fits right in. I oppose it’s demolition. Additionally, the businesses therein will be displaced, which is an additional negative. Signed, Molly Omelchuck Sent from Mail for Windows 10 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov.
I am participating in this meeting as a neighbor within 500 ft. of the proposed demolition of a church located at 1001 Lott Ave. After speaking to Ms. Gaudette of the Planning and Zoning Department, I understand that the building itself does not meet the requirements necessary for preservation however, I wanted to use this opportunity to speak for myself and my neighbors who would like consideration to be paid to the history and culture of the neighborhood by the builders who will ultimately be demolishing this building. I haven’t lived in this neighborhood for that long in comparison to some of the families I have seen leave the neighborhood, selling their single‐story, single‐family homes to builders who have demolished them and replaced them with two‐story, two‐unit modern architecture homes, cheaply and quickly built. The black and latino families I have known and met and interacted with are becoming sparse in this neighborhood, which I understand is an issue facing all of Austin. The building that is being demolished is a Spanish speaking church with long‐ standing ties to this neighborhood and is just another sign of the diminishing presence of minorities in our neighborhood, East Austin, and Austin as a whole. Churches, community buildings, and residences are being demolished all over our neighborhood, to be replaced with out‐of‐character architecture. The Capital Metro #2 was removed from our neighborhood last year, further alienating those in our neighborhood who need access to public transportation to get to their churches and community buildings, likely contributing to the need for this congregation to move since a bus stop was less than 20 feet away from this church. With the congregation not able to access the church with public transportation, it likely was a reason to sell. I understand that this building does not meet the requirements for preservation status but it is a tragedy to demolish this building and replace it with irrelevant residential buildings. When I moved onto my street, it had only single‐story, single‐family homes. And in the past year, we now have 10 new two‐story, two units per lot on five lots, with two more to come shortly. For a street that has only 35 lots, this has significant impact on the culture of our street. The demolition of this church will surely add more units to our streets, continuing to dilute the culture of our neighborhood. I’m using this …
Historic Landmark Commission April 27, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held April 27, 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 (no later than Sunday, April 26th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 27, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. 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 the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). 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 preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, April 27, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the special notes attached for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___x__ Emily Reed, Chair __x____ Kelly Little ___x___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair __x____ Trey McWhorter ___x___ Witt Featherston __x____ Terri Myers ___x___ Ben Heimsath __abs__ Alex Papavasiliou __abs__ Mathew Jacob __x____ Blake Tollett ___x___ Kevin Koch AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 23, 2020. B. October 22, 2018 (Correction of previously approved minutes). MOTION: Approve minutes from February 23, 2020 and October 22, 2018 by Reed, Tollett seconds. Vote: 8-0-1, Myers off the dais. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION None. The Parks and Recreation Department briefing on Oakwood Cemetery will be scheduled for May. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS MOTION: Approve items 1A, 1B, A2, A3, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B10, B11, B12, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, …
Special Meeting of the “South Central Waterfront Advisory Board” April 24, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on April 24, 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 (Thursday, April 23 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 24 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 23 (the day before the meeting). 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 30 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 Sravya.garladenne@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. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 AT 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Vacant (NHCD) ___ Nazlie …
South Central Waterfront Briefing Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Task 3: Presentation on Organizational Development Plan Matthew Kwatinetz Q Partners April 2020 Agenda Scope for Creating a new Economic Development Organization Update: Austin Economic Development Corporation Proposal: South Central Waterfront Next Steps 2 Scope: Creating an EDO for Austin 3 Timeline and Scope Review: SOW Task 1: Engagement Kick-off and Team Formation (Dec) Review of Materials Interviews Task 2: Research and Benchmarking (Dec-Jan) Expanded precedent document review and broad research Benchmarks nationally and in Texas Task 3: Initial Proposal to Staff, Stakeholders and Leadership (March) Initial Proposal (“Straw Person”) to kick-off discussion (this presentation) Refined Proposal based on Staff, Council Member and Project Team feedback Task 4: Presentation and Recommendations (April/May) 4 Task 1: Kick-Off Meetings (40+ interviews) Most meetings were conducted Dec 9, 10, and 11 in Austin’s City Hall. Council member meetings were delayed due to LDC conversations and conducted via phone in January. City of Austin Elected Officials and/or Policy Staff: CM Tovo, CM Alter, CM Pool, CM Kitchen, CM Flannigan, CM Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Mayor Adler City of Austin Department Staff: City Manager, Asst. CM; Economic Development Department; EDD Cultural Arts Division; Redevelopment Division; EDD Strategy & Int’l; EDD Music & Entertainment Division; Planning and Project Group EDD; COA Planning; Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (AHCD) and AHFC; Real Estate & Finance; Law Department Inter-Governmental: County Commissioner Travillion, Office of the Judge of Travis County, County Commissioner Shea, University of Texas, Capital Metro, CAMPO, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, State Senator Watson, Texas Council on Economic Development, City of San Antonio Stakeholders and Anchors: Capital City Innovation, Downtown Austin Alliance, Red River Cultural District, Austin Cultural Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute, Perkins+Will, Austin Community Foundation, Affordable Central Texas, Housing Authority of the City of Austin (”HACA”) with HACA, AAHC, NHCD, AHFC Note: David Colligan, Interim Assistant Director of EDD, was in all meetings 5 Task 2 & Task 3 Precedent document review and broad research (Dec – Feb) Benchmarks Nationally & Peer Cities (Jan – Feb) Texas Case Studies and Texas Law Review (Jan – Feb) Initial “Straw Person” Briefings with COA and Council (Feb-Mar) Follow-up Stakeholder Meetings (Feb – Mar) EDD, CMO, Council …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.F. - Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting South Central Waterfront 2.f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Updated: March 12, 2020 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW 2.f. 2.f. 2.f. Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity Corporation Entity Corporation Entity A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront D D D D * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Highlight four key recomendations which exemplify the master plan & the SCW District PU RP OSE OF TOUR: range of potential p3 projects that create affordable housing, urban trail infrastructure, high-capacity transit, and park/ plaza/placemaking * Consider role of an economic development entity to facilitate p3 and project delivery A A A A F F F F 1 2 R R R R T T T T 4 3 1 MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F 3 A A A A A A …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update on SCW Implementation Planning To: From: Alan Holt, Principal Planner; Planning & Zoning Date: April 20, 2020 RE: In order to keep the April virtual meeting of the SCWAB focused on time-critical issues, I am providing this brief update memo instead of the usual staff presentation. A. Pending Updates on recently presented draft materials: So far in 2020, key draft deliverables have been posted and presented to the SCWAB (except for the cancelled March meeting). These materials are integral for the completing the updates for the Physical Framework & Costs; the Financial Framework; and to completing the draft Regulating Plan. Some modifications to these recently presented materials are in the work. These modifications will be complete by and presented to May 2020 SCWAB meeting. Those previously presented draft reports are highlighted below, with a brief explanation of updates/modifications now being made: 1. Update Report on the SCW Street Typology and Section (draft: Jan. 10, 2020) a. Change: Armadillo Drive (AD1 & AD2) is being changed from a Collector Street to a Local Street. small cost impact) 2. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Modify: Adjust cost for Armadillo Drive from a Collector Street to a Local Street (very b. Modify: Coordinate with Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to use the methodology from the Street Impact Fee Study Report to calculate the developer’s baseline infrastructure contribution (before-bonus requirement) for street infrastructure. This calculation will inform and modify the developer’s baseline contribution in the SCW Physical Framework & Project Cost, and inform the update of the Financial Framework. 3. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Ditto from 2a b. Ditto from 2b B. Pending Deliverables in the works: Consultants and staff are working on updates and new draft deliverables which are targeted for presentation for the SCWAB May meeting. 1. Draft 1: 2020 Update to the SCW Financial Framework (with ECONorthwest. Support by McCann Adams Studio) a. ECONorthwest and staff expect to present the first draft of the 2020 Update/Financial Framework. This draft will include: i. Calibration of the “bonus community contribution requirement” (in-kind or fee) to attain the SCW development entitlements as per the 2016 Plan. ii. Affordable housing scenarios, gap finance requirements, and options 1. Depth of afford vs number of units 2. Ownership vs rental …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR APRIL 24, 2020 AT 1:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 24, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Chair Samuel Franco deferred the approval of meeting minutes for the April 20, 2020 SCWAB meeting to the Board’s next regular meeting. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update from EDD / Consultant on Development Corporation Entity – Economic Development Department Staff David Colligan and Kristi Samilpa, and Consultant, Matthew Kwatinetz, of Q Partners, New York City, gave a presentation on the proposed Economic Development Organization for Austin and elaborated on the specifics for the SCW District. Upon discussion, Board Member Karen Paup made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey to recommend EDD’s proposal for an Economic Development Organization to the City Council. Board Member Karen Paup suggested that the recommendation read: “In keeping with Council direction 20200220-044 to move forward expeditiously on the development of SCW District dated 02/20/2020, the SCWAB supports the EDD Consultant’s recommendation on establishing an Economic Development Organization.” The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (including Board Member Wendy Price Todd, who left the meeting early) votes. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – The Board acknowledged the written update from Executive Liaison Alan Holt. No action was taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 2:29pm. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning …
Special Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee April 22, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee to be held April 22, 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 (April 21, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 22, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Zach Baumer at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (April 21, 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 30 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 zach.baumer@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. JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE APRIL 22, 2020 3PM-4:30PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Katie Coyne, Vice-Chair (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Kelly Davis (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) AGENDA Karen Magid (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Nhat Ho (Water & Wastewater Commission) Holt Lackey (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Rob Schneider (Planning Commission) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) February 26, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee a) Budget Discussion and Recommendations (Discussion and/or possible action) b) Overview of Austin Community GHG Goals and Trend Dashboard (Discussion and/or 2. NEW BUSINESS possible action) action) c) Charitable Feeding Organization Permit Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible d) Climate Resilience Update (Discussion and/or possible action) …
Climate Resilient Austin Response to Resolution 20190509-019 1 Climate Resilience Activities Timeline Austin-specific climate projections by Dr. Katherine Hayhoe Climate Resilience Action Plan for City Assets and Operations. Toward a Climate-Resilient Austin The Integrated Water Resource Plan response to Council Resolution review of city codes for wildfire (Water Forward) Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire 2014 2016 2018 Response to Resolution 20190509-019 2020 2013 2015 CAMPO Extreme Weather vulnerability assessment of regional transportation Resolution 20131121-060 passed by Council, directs staff to identify climate change impacts Austin Community Climate Plan adopted by Council Global Covenant of Mayors signed by Mayor Adler City Council Policy Workshop on Resiliency 2017 Rockefeller Foundation holds Climate Adaptation Workshop Climate Resilience Action Plan for City assets and operations 2019 Atlas 14 Update Council + Resilience Resolution 20190808-078 2 Council Response Timeline August 26, 2019 Phase 1 Response March 9, 2020 Phase 2 Response M J J A S O N D J F M 2019 May 9, 2019 Climate Resilience Resolution 20190509-019 2020 3 Climate Resilience Resolution 20190509-019 Resilience Planning Directives • “perform a literature review of climate resilience plans of peer cities…” • “explore available, potential partnerships (such as the 100 Resilient Cities model)…” • “recommendations for creating a comprehensive, community-wide climate resilience plan that is fair, just, and equitable…” Chief Resilience Officer sources, to … • Recommendations should include funding options, such as grants or other revenue 1) fund a position for a Chief Resilience Officer and staff necessary to produce a resilience plan; or 2) hire a consultant to draft or assist city staff with drafting a comprehensive resilience plan; or 3) other recommendations for achieving this objective. 4 Case Studies Criteria for selecting cities: 1. Population between 600,000 and 1.5 million 2. At least one 100RC city (Boston, Dallas, DC) and one non-100RC city (San Antonio and Indianapolis) 3. At least one city that has attempted a combo mitigation/adaptation plan (Indianapolis) 4. At least two exemplary plans (Boston, Washington DC. According to USDN CRO) 5. At least two from Texas (Dallas and San Antonio) 6. At least three not directly impacted by sea-level rise (Dallas, Indianapolis and San Antonio) Selected Cities: 1. Boston 2. Dallas 3. Denver 4. Indianapolis 5. San Antonio 6. Washington D.C. 5 Case Studies Separate documents for mitigation and adaptation Stand alone plan led by Department of Environmental Health & consultant Stand alone plan led by 100RC consultant Single …
Joint Sust ainabilit y Com m it t e e Clim a t e P la n Re vis ion - Goa l Upda t e April 22, 20 20 1 How do we choose a goal? • What’s necessary to meet 1.5C • Take full responsibility in the global context • We have way more resources than others • We’ve already emitted way more than other • We’re already reducing more than others • Take responsibility for our historical emissions once beyond zero • What’s realistic in terms of adoption rates / change potential Remember this isn’t all just additional cost. Avoiding catastrophic climate change has a positive NPV Co-benefits of clear air, safety, less pollution, better ecosystems are all valuable 2 Benchmarking Net Zero Goals 2050 - Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, NYC, LA 2045 - Canberra 2040 - Reykjavik, Stockholm 2035 - Helsinki 2030 - Bristol, New Castle, Glasgow, Liverpool 2025 - Copenhagen 2021 - Adelaide 3 UN 2019 Gap Report • At a global scale emissions reductions scenarios are clear • It’s difficult for nations to divide emissions reductions equitably, let alone cities 4 C40 Deadline 2020 Report Austin is a ‘Steep Decline’ city. • • • GDP per capita is over $15,000 and emissions above the average for C40 ‘Emissions need to be immediately and rapidly reduced and the city is sufficiently developed to do so’ 5 Target Comparison ● Deadline 20/20’s Steep Decline curve is slightly outdated (2016) ● The UN Gap Report target is more recent than Deadline 20/20, but it represents a global average ● Steering 20/20 captures the urgency of the UN Gap report and the city specific recommendation of Deadline 20/20 as well as: ○ A Net Zero by 2040 goal ○ A more aggressive reduction schedule to show Austin is a global leader ○ Negative emissions targets beyond 2040 to account for historic emissions 6 Proposal • Move from Net Zero by 2050 to Net Zero by 2040 • Re-starting in 2020 • Follow the C40 Steep Decline Trajectory • Aiming for Climate Justice by 2050 – Taking responsibility for historical emissions – Deeply negative emissions 7 20 5 0 v. 20 4 0 St e e p 8 This is Possible, but very aggressive 9 What could it take to meet this goal trajectory in 2030? ■ Austin Energy meets REACH carbon reduction targets and renewable energy targets ■ …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200422-2A.1 – Budget Recommendation – Funding Climate Justice The Joint Sustainability Committee urges the Austin City Council to make climate change mitigation and community resilience a top priority in the FY 2020/2021 budget and as the city seeks stimulus or recovery funding. The COVID-19 emergency has once again highlighted inequities and vulnerabilities in the Austin community and throughout the United States. In many cities, Black people represent a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. This may prove to be true for Austin. Past local disasters have had a disproportionate negative impact on Austin’s communities of color. Climate change will continue to exacerbate these inequities. It is critical to simultaneously respond to the COVID-19 emergency and the ongoing climate crisis, which will likely be the source of our next acute emergency situation. Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin Community Climate Plan revision process recognizes that racial inequity is wrong and solving the problem of climate change is impossible without racial equity. In Austin, this means our Climate Plan will only succeed if we center racial equity in the goals, strategies, and plans developed through the Revision Process. City of Austin infrastructure, policies, and investment have historically and systemically neglected and harmed low-income communities and communities of color. We acknowledge these injustices and the need to right these wrongs by changing city institutions, policies and programs and creating a culture of equity. To align with the Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Health and Environment and Economic Opportunity and Affordability outcomes, the Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the Austin City Council prioritize the following principles in all aspects of the budget and as the city seeks stimulus and recovery funds from the federal government and other sources: 1. Reducing Emissions: The science is clear that rapid emissions reductions are needed now to avoid climate change impacts that we won’t be able to adapt to. While Austin has been a climate leader in many respects, we must redouble our efforts to reduce emissions more quickly from all sectors, including transportation, natural gas use in buildings, refrigerants, local industry and electricity. 2. Targeting Affordability Efforts Equitably: At this time when the city budget will be strained, it is especially important to target affordability measures to those who need them the most. While …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200422-2A.2 – Budget Recommendation – Funding Equitable Green Jobs The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends funding: Program 1. Allocate $250,000 in the FY 2021 budget to continue and expand the Equitable Green Jobs program. This investment will allow the city to capitalize on lessons learned from the pilot programs being run by EcoRise, Central South Carpenters Regional Council, American Youthworks, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 520, Solar Austin and Huston-Tillotson University to increase access to green job training opportunities and develop a strong, locally-based pipeline to living wage jobs that support a just transition to a green economy. A permanent staff person should be established in the Equity Office to oversee and engage with this work. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Hadden. Motion passes 7 approve, 0 opposed, 2 abstained, 2 recused. Date of approval: April 22, 2020 Attest: __________________________________ Zach Baumer, Liaison Zach Baumer
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200422-2C – Charitable Feeding Organization Permit The following Austin‐Travis County Food Policy Board recommendation as worded was approved by the Joint Sustainability Committee on April 22, 2020. WHEREAS, the number of food insecure people in Travis County (17.3%) is higher than the national average (12.5%), making it critical to provide this population with constant and reliable access to food; and WHEREAS, the current city policy requires charitable feeding programs to acquire and maintain a Food Enterprise permit, though the majority of these programs are run by volunteers, who have limited time and financial resources as well as limited knowledge of the permitting requirements or the skills to successfully complete the process; and WHEREAS, many charitable feeding programs are offered in borrowed spaces located inside of buildings where they have no legal authority to modify the physical space; and WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board is tasked with advising the Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners' Court on the need to improve the availability of safe, nutritious, locally, and sustainably-grown food at reasonable prices for all residents, particularly those in need, by coordinating the relevant activities of city government NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board requests the Austin City Council to create a task force comprised of Austin Public Health, the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board, and other relevant stakeholders to amend the Food Enterprise permitting process for charitable feeding organizations in order to reduce the barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community’s vulnerable and food insecure populations. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Schneider. Motion passes 11 approve, 0 opposed. Date of approval: April 22, 2020 Attest: __________________________________ Zach Baumer, Liaison Zach Baumer
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200422-2D – Climate Resilience Update Seconded by: Nhat Ho Motion by: Katie Coyne Approve with conditions Disapprove Postponement Date: 04/22/20 Agenda Item: 2D Subject: Climate Resilience Update Motion: X Approve RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Committee recognizes that the future resilience of our City is a fundamental area of focus for this body; WHEREAS, climate and community resilience is generally defined as the ability to effectively manage and rebound from acute shocks and long-term stressors related not only to climate change and weather extremes, but to our ability to survive, adapt, and thrive in the face of chronic stresses such as racial inequities and social and economic disparities; WHEREAS, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20190509-019 May 9th, 2019 directing City Manager to explore the best path forward for creating a comprehensive, community-wide climate resilience plan that is fair, just, and equitable; and, asked for recommendations for funding options for the hiring of a Chief Resilience Officer and a consultant to lead Resilience Planning efforts; WHEREAS, City staff delivered an interim memo on August 22, 2019 and an updated memo on March 9, 2020 outlining no clear path forward for a City-wide resilience plan or the hiring of a Chief Resilience Officer; WHEREAS, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents a new, but not unique and certainly not final, opportunity to more fully understand the concept of Austin as a “resilient community” in the larger context of a global event disrupting all manner of everyday activities, and straining a range of services and supplies on a local, state, national, and international level; WHEREAS, in this context, building a resilient Austin requires adopting strategies to achieve “community resilience” in the face of a myriad of acute disasters including pandemics and catastrophic events especially in communities experiencing chronic racial inequities and social disparities which make withstanding acute shocks and stressors more difficult; WHEREAS, work towards a resilient Austin applies to all categories of the adopted Austin Strategic Direction 2023, including Safety, Health and Environment, Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Mobility, Government That Works For All, and Culture and Lifelong Learning; WHEREAS, many City departments and community leaders are actively working on projects and programs that positively impact resilience outcomes but there is not a comprehensive vision for that work city-wide or regionally; WHEREAS, Austin needs a comprehensive resilience plan that builds on the adopted …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on April 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 3:16 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Nhat Ho, David Carroll, Melissa Rothrock, Rob Schneider, Karen Magid, Alberta Phillips, Karen Hadden, Holt Lackey, Kelly Davis Board Members Absent: Fisayo Fadelu City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) February 26, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Schneider), second (Commissioner Phillips), 9 approved, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Budget Discussion and Recommendations (Discussion and/or possible action) • The Budget Recommendation for Funding Climate Justice was approved with the following friendly amendments on motion by (Commissioner White), seconded by (Commissioner Phillips) on a 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained vote. A friendly amendment from Commissioner Ho included noting alignment with Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Health and Environment and Economic Opportunity and Affordability outcomes. A friendly amendment from Commissioner Magid and Commissioner Phillips included removing reference to Equitable Green Jobs Program to be voted on separately. • The Budget Recommendation for Funding Equitable Green Jobs Program was approved on motion by (Commissioner Phillips), seconded by (Commissioner Hadden) on a 7 approved, 0 opposed, 2 abstained, 2 recused vote. For the purposes of this vote, Commissioner Ho chaired the meeting on motion by (Commissioner Schneider), seconded by (Commissioner Hadden) on a 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained vote. Commissioner White and Commissioner Magid recused themselves from this item due to a potential conflict of interest. b) Overview of Austin Community GHG Goals and Trend Dashboard (Discussion and/or possible action) • Joep Meijer presented climate plan goals on behalf of the Steering Committee • Steering Committee reviewed IPCC 1.5°C Special Report, UN Emissions Gap Report, C40 Deadline 2020 Report and other city policies to determine revised goal o Revised goal captures the urgency and city-specific recommendations of reports and includes a: Net Zero by 2040 goal More aggressive reduction schedule Negative emissions beyond 2040 c) Charitable Feeding Organization Permit Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible action) • The Recommendation for Charitable …
Special Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Joint Inclusion Committee to be held April 22, 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 (Tuesday, April 21, 20202 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 22nd Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2544 or Jessica.coronado@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 30 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 Jessica.coronado@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. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 3:00pm Via Videoconferencing CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister (Chair) Alternate: Sally Van Sickle Flannery Bope (Vice-Chair) Alternate: Rebecca Austen Amanda Afifi Karen Crawford Alicia Weigel Alternate: Maria Solis Nguyen Stanton Alternate: Krystal Gomez Sandra Chavez Alternate: Nathan White Robin Orlowski Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones Alternate: Vince Cobalis Alternate: Charles Curry AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES None due to the cancellation of the March meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding COVID-19 and resources needed for the community. b. Discussion and possible action regarding FY2020-2021 budget recommendations 3. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS a. Update from the Commission for Seniors - Janee Briesemeister, Alternate: Sally Van Sickle b. Update from the Commission for Women - Flannery Bope, Alternate: Rebecca Austen c. Update from the Hispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission - Amanda Afifi, d. Update from the Commission on Immigrant Affairs - Karen Crawford, Alternate: Alternate: Maria Solis Krystal Gomez e. Update from the Human Rights Commission - …
