PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board Convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard, Lisa Hugman and Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kim Taylor, Anna Di Carlo (joined at 8:13 PM) Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallikova, Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Laura Esparza, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular meeting of February 22, 2022. Board Member Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. Vice-Chair Richard DePalma made a motion to recommend City Council approve the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818; Board Member Lisa Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Patrick Moore abstaining, Board Member Anna Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 4 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. Board Member Sarah Faust made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all aquatics facilities, with particular emphasis on Barton Springs; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Board Member Nina Rinaldi made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all summer camp programming; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Hugman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Thompson – Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Eric Paulus – Ecology Action A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lewis made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. Greg Montes and Claudia Conner, Parks and Recreation Department, and Clair Hempel, Design Workshop, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to hear agenda item B2 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Robin Rather and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Kymberly Maddox, Austin Public Health, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. Board Member Taylor made a motion to table agenda item B4. Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 5. Briefing on the creation of a new parkland dedication ordinance for commercial developments, as described in this presentation and associated Study, for adoption by City Council. Chair Lewis motioned to hear agenda item B5 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Randy Scott, Paul Books, Robynne …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, April 25, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Alicia Weigel CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and briefing on legislation that passed that affects the city – presented by the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) sponsored by (Davis/Casas). b. Vote on Recommendation Number: (20220425-001): Hate Incident Reporting. (Weigel/Davis) c. Nominate someone to be on the Joint Inclusion Committee. The Commission needs to select a representative who will be able to attend those meetings on their behalf. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20220425‐001): Hate Incident Reporting WHEREAS, hate incidents have increased YoY across Austin and nationwide; and WHEREAS, there is documented confusion regarding the usage of Austin 311 and Online Reporting Tools to report hate crimes vs. “bias‐based” incidents—as well as how to differentiate between the two; and WHEREAS, individuals looking to report hate crimes in good faith often refrain from doing so based either in that confusion or in fear of being charged with filing a false police report; and WHEREAS, there is no singular place to report hate crimes and/or incidents, with seven distinct recommended avenues published on the Austin and Travis County Hate Crimes Taskforce site; and WHEREAS, those reporting to APD must be prepared for a call back from an unknown number to take a report with, three missed calls resulting in a closed case with no further action; and WHEREAS, reports being made through disparate entities creates barriers to aggregating and accurately understanding the nature of hate‐based incidents in our city, meanwhile deflating overall numbers; and WHEREAS, the multilateral Hate Crimes Task Force exists and launched working groups to address anti‐ hate initiatives, it meets infrequently and has not issued a report since 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission encourages the Austin City Council to: ● Ensure adequate coordination and collaboration between the offices of the County Sheriff, District Attorney, Austin Police Department and the various organizations listed as avenues for reporting hate incidents in the city of Austin ● Build a cohesive system to capture accurate data as well as analyze data for patterns to effectively assess trends in hate incidents and guide the city's proactive response. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20220425-2b): Hate Incident Reporting WHEREAS, hate incidents have increased YoY across Austin and nationwide; and WHEREAS, there is documented confusion regarding the usage of Austin 311 and Online Reporting Tools to report hate crimes vs. “bias-based” incidents—as well as how to differentiate between the two; and WHEREAS, individuals looking to report hate crimes in good faith often refrain from doing so based either in that confusion or in fear of being charged with filing a false police report; and WHEREAS, there is no singular place to report hate crimes and/or incidents, with seven distinct recommended avenues published on the Austin and Travis County Hate Crimes Taskforce site; and WHEREAS, those reporting to APD must be prepared for a call back from an unknown number to take a report with three missed calls resulting in a closed case with no further action; and WHEREAS, reports being made through disparate entities creates barriers to aggregating and accurately understanding the nature of hate-based incidents in our city, meanwhile deflating overall numbers; and WHEREAS, the multilateral Hate Crimes Task Force exists and launched working groups to address antihate initiatives, it meets infrequently and has not issued a report since 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission encourages the Austin City Council to: • • Ensure adequate coordination and collaboration between the offices of the County Sheriff, District Attorney, Austin Police Department and the various organizations listed as avenues for reporting hate incidents in the city of Austin Build a cohesive system to capture accurate data as well as analyze data for patterns to effectively assess trends in hate incidents and guide the city's proactive response. Date of Approval: April 25, 2022 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, Brown and Brown absent. Attest: _____________________________________________
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:37pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Sareta Davis. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabel Casas, Kristian Caballero, Idona Griffith, Maram Museitif and Alicia Weigel. Commissioners Absent: Malenie Areche, Jared Breckenridge, Kimberly Brienzi, Garry Brown, and Jamarr Brown. Staff in Attendance: Sammi Curless and Brie Franco. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission did not take action on the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. b. c. Discussion and briefing on legislation that passed that affects the city – presented by the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) sponsored by (Davis/Casas). Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a recap presentation of the 87th legislative session. Vote on Recommendation Number: (20220425-001): Hate Incident Reporting. (Weigel/Davis) Chair Davis made a motion to approve the recommendation; Commissioner Weigel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent. Nominate someone to be on the Joint Inclusion Committee. The Commission needs to select a representative who will be able to attend those meetings on their behalf. Chair Davis motioned that Idona Griffith serve as the primary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee and to select a new secondary representative at a future meeting without objection. The recommendation passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent. 3. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key OLD BUSINESS a. priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: Institutional Equity Commissioner Weigel mentioned need for Commissioner attendance at meetings. i. ii. iii. iv. Environment & Land Use Health Access & Nutrition No report. No report. No report. Autonomy & Human Rights Chair Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:24pm; Commissioner Museitif seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent.
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, April 25, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 4/25/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/24/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 25, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 25 de Abril, 2022) 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 (4/24/2022 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, April 25, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 4/25/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/24/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 25, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 25 de Abril, 2022) 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 (4/24/2022 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register email: gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Goodnight Ranch Fire/EMS, located 9400 Capitol View Dr., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Westley Burger b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Dougherty Arts Center, located 200 S Lamar Blvd., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Kevin Johnson c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Canyon Creek APD Sub-Station, located 9804 N. FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Scott Smith d. Briefing and discussion relating to the Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Mark Walters – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the March 28th meeting minutes b. Officer Elections: Chair & Vice Chair c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting f. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
Palm District Planning Initiative Urban Design Commission April 25, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums Survey Responses 15 Survey …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:03 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) P P P P P P P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P P P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Briefing and discussion related to the equity-based preservation plan in progress, presented by Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department • Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. b. Briefing and discussion on the Downtown Density Bonus Program, 25-2-586, and the role of the Design Commission, presented by City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Page 1 of 3 • Jorge Rousselin – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 28th meeting minutes • Staff Liaison Art Zamorano issued a correction to the February 28th minutes, which lists the January 24th meeting incorrectly as “January 28” • Commissioner Coleman made a motion to approve the February 28th meeting minutes Commissioner Haneo-Robledo seconded. • The motion was approved [11 ayes, 0 nays] b. Changes to Design Commission Working Groups membershi • Chairman Carroll appointed Commissioner Meiners to the Urban Design working group, bringing to the total to 5 members. c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines • Chairman Carroll provided an update that the Urban Design working group has been meeting to craft a draft narrative. • No Action taken. d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting • Commissioner Meiners indicated that the Downtown Commission meeting had been cancelled due to South by Southwest. e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting • …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:03 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) P P P P P P P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P P P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Briefing and discussion related to the equity-based preservation plan in progress, presented by Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department • Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. b. Briefing and discussion on the Downtown Density Bonus Program, 25-2-586, and the role of the Design Commission, presented by City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Page 1 of 3 • Jorge Rousselin – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 28th meeting minutes • Staff Liaison Art Zamorano issued a correction to the February 28th minutes, which lists the January 24th meeting incorrectly as “January 28” • Commissioner Coleman made a motion to approve the February 28th meeting minutes Commissioner Haneo-Robledo seconded. • The motion was approved [11 ayes, 0 nays] b. Changes to Design Commission Working Groups membership • Chairman Carroll appointed Commissioner Meiners to the Urban Design working group, bringing to the total to 5 members. c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines • Chairman Carroll provided an update that the Urban Design working group has been meeting to craft a draft narrative. • No Action taken. d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting • Commissioner Weaver indicated that the Downtown Commission meeting had been cancelled due to South by Southwest. e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting • …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Chalmers East, 1700 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Tour of Property Presentation of Property and Introduction to Staff Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Citywide Advisory Board Update Overview of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation Resident Services Overview of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Resident Services CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 24, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02746 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to The Aspect (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: • • President's Report Finance Report ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Chalmers East, 1700 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 24, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00203 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of The Aspect (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company, Aspect Property Owner LLC (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters …
Tourism Commission Board April 20, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for contact Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie District 9 Vacant Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 21, 2022 2. OLD BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Election of a Vice Chair 3. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments b. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments. c. Report on the 5-year fund summary histories for: i. Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund ii. Tourism & Promotion Fund iii. Cultural Arts Fund iv. Historic Preservation Fund v. Live Music Fund d. Presentation from Heywood Sanders regarding convention center expansions FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: a. Presentation from the Austin Convention Center on the redevelopment and expansion project and an update of the finance reports of the project b. Presentation on now the hospitality workers and those that work in live events, including art organizations are impacted by the current economic state. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the …
Hotel Occupancy Tax: Tourism Commission Request April 2022 This document contains information requested by the Tourism Commission related to Hotel Occupancy Tax collections and the related funds. The first two sections were provided to the Commission previously, while the sections following that relate to the request for information stated at the March 2022 meeting of the Tourism Commission. The document gives a primer on allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes, the City of Austin’s flow of funds related to Hotel Occupancy Tax, and then a history of collections for the funds that receive Hotel Occupancy Tax. Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Review of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 and allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes .............................. 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax Flow of Funds ............................................................................................................. 3 Overall Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections ..................................................................................................... 3 Five Year History of Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections .................................................................................. 4 Tourism and Promotion Five Year Fund Summary ................................................................................... 5 Economic Development Department Response ........................................................................................... 6 Hotel Occupancy Tax: Tourism Commission Request April 2022 Review of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 and allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes Of the 17% HOT collected on room rentals, the City receives 11%. The remaining 6% goes to the State of Texas. The Chart on the next page illustrates the flow of funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the various recipient funds. The State of Texas authorizes hotel occupancy tax (HOT) assessments under Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code and under Chapter 334 of the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 351 requires HOT assessed under this chapter must first meet the criteria of promoting tourism and convention and hotel industry, and fall into one of the authorized categories, not all of which are applicable to Austin. Those categories allowable in Austin include: • • • the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation, and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; • advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the municipality or its vicinity; the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related …
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION: PROMISES AND PERFORMANCE HEYWOOD SANDERS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO C.H. JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC. Experts In Convention , Sport and Real Estate Consulting the obstacles to future growth in Austin's Convention Center business have continued to mount. Table 2-1 summarizes the major reasons for lost business. The reasons are distributed by the number of room nights lost. Table 2-1 Reasons for Lost Business Primary Reason Facility dates unavailable Inadequate meeting space Lack of large hotel Room rates Political Large room block not available Location No response from hotels Meeting canceled Other reasons Room Nights Lost % of Total 69,820 31,045 28,155 25,133 11,874 11, 130 11,002 9,625 9,175 33,488 29% 13% 12% 10% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 14% Source :Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Meeting planners reported the lack of available facility dates more than any other reason for not using the Convention Center. The lack of available dates stems from the size of the facility, which prevents the occurrence of simultaneous events. Lack of adequate meeting space was the second most frequently cited problem. The availability of hotel rooms at reasonable rates is also important. Hotel-related factors (four categories in total) account for over 31 percent of the lost business . Additional hotel supply and greater cooperation from tl1e existing hotel community are essential if the city is to realize its meeting market potential. The current convention center is too small to accommodate Austin's pot ential demand . Center management is now facing severe problems in its attempts to retain a number of annual repeating events . Many national rotating events that previously came to Austin and liked the community cannot return because they are now too large for the facility . Many state events have also outgrown the facility. The chart below shows potential scenarios for exhibit-hall occupancy under three potential growth rates (2, 4, and 6 percent) . Exhibit-hall occupancy is the number of days an exhibition hall is rented (including move-in and move- OUt days) divided by the number of days in the year. The following chart h 'b ' t hall occupancy and potential future occupancy under a displays recent ex 1 1 - range of growth rates. I nnn R;innP. StriltP.nV• Austin r.nnv11ntinn r.,mtDr C.ortil\t'l ? _ 0!'!1"o ,:; C.H. JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC. Experts In Convention , Sport and Real Estate Consulting the obstacles to future growth in …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE FEBRUARY 16, 2022 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1401 6310 E WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Special Events Task Force may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Brydan Summers at 512-974-4854 or Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Possible Action on Safety Topics a. Discussion on Public Safety Sections of the Special Events Ordinance b. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events c. Review of Administrative Rules in Conflict with the SEO 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Subcommittee Report on Post Event Evaluations b. Review Permit Denial, Appeals Process, and Revocation Process Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular c. Review Enforcement FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854. the Development Services Department, call Brydan Summers at Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
Standard Operating Procedure – Special Event Permit Denial Appeals Process Effective Date: 12/28/2021 Purpose The Special Events Ordinance lays out a requirement for a special event application denial appeal process in section 4-20-35. This standard operating procedure further details how that process will be administered and the roles of those involved. Special Events Ordinance Language § 4-20-35 Appeal of Special Event Application Denial (A) If ACE denies a special event application, the event organizer may appeal the denial to the appeal team. (B) The event organizer must deliver an appeal to ACE no later than 10 business days after the event organizer is notified that the application was denied. (C) The appeal team must act on the appeal within 10 business days and may uphold or reverse the denial. (D) In considering the appeal, the appeal team shall apply the same criteria as ACE under Section 4-20-34 (Approval or Denial of Special Event Application). Roles and Responsibilities Austin Center for Events Staff Any City staff member with the Austin Center for Events or partner departments that is made aware of a request for an appeal shall provide the applicant with instructions to appeal, or notify other ACE staff members to follow up with the applicant. ACE staff that were involved with the intial review and denial of the special event application will recuse themselves from the appeals process. An ACE or Development Services Department staff member will serve as the Appeals Coordinator. This assignment will be back-filled if the current appeals coordinator can no longer perform the duties and a notification will be sent to ACE staff and the Appeals Team members alerting them to who is now responsible. Appeals Coordinator The Appeals Coordinator will maintain the roster of the Appeals Team members and ensure replacements are installed as vacancies open. If the coordinator was involved in the initial review they will delegate another ACE or DSD staff member to be the Appeals Coordinator. The Appeals Coordinator is responsible for contacting the Appeals Team Members, scheduling the appeal meeting, ensuring timelines are met, and following up with the applicant. Appeals Team Members Appeals Team members will make themselves available within the 10-business day window of when the request for an appeal has been received to meet and render a decision. If the Team Member is unable to fulfill their duties, they will select a replacement within their department that outranks …
Special Events Task Force February 2022 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Permitting and Development Center – First Floor, Room 1401 2: 00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Taskforce Members in Attendance: James Russell, Jeff Smith, Cindy Lo, Mandi Thomas, Laurel White Staff in Attendance: Sara Henry, Mike Jones (APD), Quentin Prior (AFD), Bill Manno (ACE), Brydan Summers (ACE) Task Force Members Joining Virtually: Bobby Garza, Heath Riddles-Sanchez, Frances Thompson Staff Joining Virtually: Iby Setzer (ARR), Kevin Parker (ATCEMS), Jason Maurer (PARD). Frances Hargrove (ATD) Guests: CALL TO ORDER: Co-Chair Russell called the task force to order at 2:07 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES: The task force unanimously approved the meeting minutes for November 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS Austin Police Department (APD) A. Discussion on Public Safety Sections of the Special Events Ordinance APD Special Event Sergeant Mike Jones briefed the Task Force on an item on the February 17, 2022 council agenda that would allow APD to contract with Code4, a third party vendor, to hire other public safety agencies to help staff city and city-sponsored special events. Following several questions from Chair Russell on the matter, Sergeant Jones clarified that these agencies will follow their respective policies and protocols, but APD would ultimately retain overall authority as the lead agency and would coordinate with the supervisors from other agencies. He added that private events can currently contract with Code4. Austin Fire Department (AFD) Chair Russell inquired whether a third-party agreement might be feasible for AFD. Chief Prior responded that the current AFD staffing level does not require supplementation because they have significantly fewer individuals on site at special events compared to APD, but did raise the issue of needing additional special event review personnel in the future. Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) Chair Russel asked whether staffing is a concern for ATCEMS. Commander Parker explained that ATCEMS has a history of partnering with outside healthcare providers. He acknowledged that the organization is mindful of current staffing shortages and the agency has recently made some salary adjustments that they hope will act as an incentive. Chair Russell asked all three public safety agencies whether there are elements of the Special Event Ordinance (SEO) That are onerous to them? Chief Prior suggested that the ordinance could be revised to allow AFD to enter into third-party agreements. The Task Force asked Mr. Summers to record two recommendations for future consideration. 1) Council …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE APRIL 20, 2022 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1401 6310 E WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Special Events Task Force may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Brydan Summers at 512-974-4854 or Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Possible Action on Safety Topics a. Discussion on Public Safety Sections of the Special Events Ordinance b. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events c. Review of Administrative Rules in Conflict with the SEO 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Subcommittee Report on Post Event Evaluations b. Review Permit Denial, Appeals Process, and Revocation Process Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular c. Review Enforcement FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854. the Development Services Department, call Brydan Summers at Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
Special Events Task Force APRIL 2022 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Permitting and Development Center – First Floor, Room 1401 2: 00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Taskforce Members in Attendance: James Russell, Jeff Smith, Mandi Thomas, Laurel White, Ingrid Weigand, Shelley Phillips, Frances Thompson, Dan Carroll Staff in Attendance: Sara Henry (ACE), Mike Jones (APD), Quentin Prior (AFD), Bill Manno (ACE), Brydan Summers (ACE), Brian Block (DSD), Frances Hargrove (ATD), Jason Maurer (PARD), Kevin Parker (EMS), Quentin Prior (AFD), Iby Setzer (ARR), Tara Long (DSD), Robert Alvarado (Code) Task Force Members Joining Virtually: Heath Riddles‐Sanchez CALL TO ORDER: Co‐Chair Russell called the task force to order at 2:03 p.m. 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: No public communication 2. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES: The task force unanimously approved the meeting minutes for February 2022. 3. STAFF PRESENTATIONS A. ACE Reporting Capabilities Brydan Summers gave a presentation on ACE’s current reporting capabilities and limitations, as well as what information is available from Austin 311 for special event complaints. Member Weigand emphasized the usefulness of getting event set up and take down times and attendance numbers after events to better understand the impact multiple events can have. The Task Force decided they would craft a recommendation that staff provide reporting on the items identified in the subcommittee report for Tiers 3 and 4. An item will be placed on the May agenda to review this proposal and vote. Staff confirmed they review the consolidated list of 311 complaints for events and use that information to request modifications in plans for subsequent years. B. The Denial and Appeals Process Brydan Summers gave a presentation on how the denial and appeals process is administrated. Member White asked if an application is submitted on the deadline date would the appeal be taking place close to the actual event date? The answer is yes, and it’s incumbent on the applicant to submit before, or at least by, the application deadline. Staff reported that there have been denials over the past few years but no requests for appeals, staff typically work with organizers to address concerns to either give approval or be clear about why an event can not be approved. The Task Force discussed the concept of an expedited review process, where applicants could pay an additional fee for faster reviews. Mr. Summers explained that it would require staff from each partner department to be available for each …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on April 20, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/19/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 20 de Abril, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (20 de Abril, 2022) 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 (04/19/2022 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on April 20, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/19/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 20 de Abril, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (20 de Abril, 2022) 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 (04/19/2022 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission April 20, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Chair Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Vice-Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 6, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS a. 87th State Legislature Update—Brie Franco, City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Officer (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Dalfen Industrial, SP-2020-0407D Applicant: Hollis Scheffler, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. Location: 6106 Ross Rd, Del Valle, Texas 78617 Council District: Not Applicable Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Requests: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 17 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 18 feet. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient exceeding 15 percent. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Pam Thompson, …
DALFEN INDUSTRIAL Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department 6106 ROSS RD SP-2020-0407D PROJECT LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 2 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0510Miles[ PROJECT LOCATION 3 [ PROPERTY DATA • Onion Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Travis County) • Critical Water Quality Zone • Council District: NA 4 Critical Water Quality Zone [ THE DEVELOPMENT Industrial development on a 91- acre site. • Two warehouse buildings • Drainage/water quality • Required parking No development is proposed in the CWQZ. 5 Critical Water Quality Zone [ VARIANCE REQUESTS § 25-8-341 - CUT REQUIREMENTS. (A) Cuts on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. 1. The variance request is to allow cut over 4 feet to17 feet. § 25-8-342 - FILL REQUIREMENTS. (A) fill on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. 2. The variance request is to allow fill over 4 feet to 18 feet. 6 § 25-8-301 - CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY. (A) A person may not construct … a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent unless the construction is necessary to provide primary access to: (1) at least two contiguous acres with a gradient of 15 percent or less 3. The variance request is to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient exceeding 15 percent. VARIANCE REQUESTS 1&2 Grading 1. Cut to 17 2. Fill to 18 7 [ VARIANCE REQUESTS 1&2 BACKGROUND Grading constraints: • Requirements for truck maneuverability and loading dock elevations. 8 [ VARIANCE REQUESTS 1&2 BACKGROUND Grading constraints: • Requirements for truck maneuverability and loading dock elevations. • An existing headwall (five 5’x 6’ box culverts conveying stormwater under Moore’s Crossing Blvd.) to which the site must drain. 9 [ VARIANCE REQUESTS 1&2 BACKGROUND Grading constraints: • Requirements for truck maneuverability and loading dock elevations. • An …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220420 003a Seconded by: Perry Bedford LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 17 feet. LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 18 feet. LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient exceeding 15 percent. Date: April 20, 2022 Subject: Dalfen Industrial, SP-2020-0407D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from: 1. 2. 3. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends these variances (with staff conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variances with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. A landscape plan with native and adapted trees, shrubs, and grasses to be planted in the parking areas will be provided, even though a landscape plan is not required in the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). 2. A tree-shaded outdoor seating area will be provided to encourage employees to take breaks on-site, rather 3. than driving to another location. Trees outside of the limits of construction will be preserved, even though tree preservation is not required in the City’s ETJ. 4. All cut and fill over 8 feet will be terraced or contained with engineered retaining walls. VOTE 7-0 For: Scott, Thompson, Nickells, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer, Bedford Abstain: None Recuse: None Against: None Absent: Qureshi, Barrett Bixler, Bristol Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
