CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Lauren Jones OWNER: Bryan E. Mayo ADDRESS: 901 TERRELL HILL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and b) Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 3, 3.3.3 (B) (2) Gross Floor Area states Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (B) 2. The finished floor of the first story is not more than three feet above the average elevation at the intersections of the minimum front yard setback line and the side property lines. from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 11, 2021 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST; January 11, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. DEC 14, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to January 11, 2021, and Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANURARY 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Daniels, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Saul Gonzalez, Hines, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of December 7, 2020, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of HMA Associates provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. Charles provided demographic statistics for the attendees of two town halls. The study team has begun conducting targeted stakeholder interviews. The community-wide survey will be released to specific community partners within the next week. b. Edna Yang of American Gateways provided a presentation on the organization’s services and how they are supported by the funding it receives from the City of Austin. Edna asked the commission to support additional funding for immigration legal representation. c. Chair Martinez provided an update to the commission concerning the City’s budget deliberations and community outreach. The commission will not conduct its own individual town hall but will join other commissions to conduct topical town halls that focus on strategic outcomes. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. without objection.
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-01-11 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED FEBRUARY 8, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION January 11, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, January 11, 2021, 6 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Monica Frenden, Andrea Schwartz, JoAnne Norton, and Ryan Clinton (some commissioners joined the meeting late as noted below). Commission Members Absent: Lisa Mitchell, Nancy Nemer, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare Speakers: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the October 12, 2020, meeting; Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. Motion passed 7 to 0 with Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Nazor, Brandes and Clinton joined the meeting later, after the vote; Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent. District 4 position is vacant. Commissioner Flores proposed moving agenda item 4b, Staff Briefing on Animal Sales in Travis County, before New Business; Commissioner Jarl seconded the motion which passed, 7 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Nazor, Brandes and Clinton joined the meeting later, after the vote. Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant. 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-01-11 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. NEW BUSINESS b. Animal Sales in Travis County Animal Services Officer Mark Sloat reported that animal sales in Travis County are outside the jurisdiction of Animal Protection; calls regarding related animal welfare/cruelty go to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Sale of Animals in Travis County Commissioners Nazor and Brandes joined the meeting during this discussion. Commissioner Jarl proposed, and Commissioner Norton seconded, the commission recommend Travis County Commissioners Court review Austin’s Ordinance §-3-2-3, Commerce in Live Animals, and incorporate the portions allowed under State statutes into a County ordinance. The motion passed 9 to 0 with all those present voting in favor, including Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, Norton, Nazor and Brandes voting in favor. Commissioner Clinton was not present for the vote. Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Changes and Updates to the Vicious …
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment MINUTES January 11, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held January 11, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 10, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 11, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (January 10, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 Minutos del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (January 11, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (January 10, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (January 10, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar …
Electric Utility Commission January 11, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 1:05 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Ferchill, Funkhouser, Hadden, Reed, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioner Stone arrived during briefings and Commissioner Wray was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re weatherization 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 9, 2020 regular meeting. Motion (Weldon) to approve minutes; seconded (Boyle); passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2, 3, 6, and 8 – 11 unanimously recommended on consent (9-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais and Wray absent). Following discussion, motion (Weldon) to recommend Items 4, 5 and 7; seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais and Wray absent. 2. (1/27) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd.(MBE), for the Decker Dam Slough Repair project in the amount of $1,322,546 plus a $132,254.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,454,800.60. 3. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with DNV GL USA, Inc., to provide a utility asset management software solution, maintenance and support, for a term of ten years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. 4. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Cost, Inc., to provide market operations and settlement cloud solutions and related services, for up to 12 years for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,600,000. 5. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with High Tech Engineering Inc, to provide underground utility locating services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,500,000. 6. (2/4) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc, to provide a gas-insulated switchgear and related services, for an increase in the amount of $800,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,800,000. 7. (2/4) [Austin Energy] Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $510,822. 8. (2/18) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission for Women Meeting Friday, January 8, 2021 Commission for Women be held Friday, January 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, January 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 8, 2021 Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to april.shaw@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Viernes, Enero 8, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. 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 (Jueves, Enero 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 2, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 2, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: None Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Human Resources Department Rebecca Kennedy, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 6, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on November 6, 2020 were approved on Commissioner Gonzales’s motion, Chair Austen’s second on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Bope off the dais. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, December 2, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion groups: i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on 3. BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from the Intergovernmental Affairs Office by Brie Franco regarding the 87th State of Texas Legislative Session. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Brie Franco provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the 87th State of Texas Legislative Session. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 87th State of Texas Legislative Session. b. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. meetings. This item was postponed. …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Draft 2021 Safety Health *confirm Homelessness Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope* Sarah Tober Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis* Sarah Tober (or Health) Tanya Athar-Jogee* Flannery Bope* Juliana Gonzales Tanya Athar-Jogee* Julia Cuba Lewis Sarah Tober Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Add new commissioners: Diana Melendez (D3), TBD (D2), TBD (D5 – replace Dyana) Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated February 2020 Sexual Assault, Violence Prevention, Survivor Experience Access to Quality and Affordable Healthcare Economic Equity Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Sarah Tober Tanya Athar-Jogee Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Women’s Hall of Fame Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Sarah Tober
City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter • Austin will be the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls Vision Mission Definition Values • The Commission for Women serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the city council and city manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. • The Commission for Women defines “women and girls” as individuals who identify as female, including those who are transgender and non-binary. • We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion • We raise awareness, are a resource, and take action through our expertise on women's issues • We recognize the achievements of women who make an impact on equity • We collaborate among the community and city leadership to accomplish collective goals • We are tenacious and drive results Quality of Life Issues and Priorities for Women and Girls • Economic equity, including access to opportunity, workplace equity, affordability, housing and homelessness, childcare, and non-discrimination (e.g., CEDAW) • Safety, including sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, violence prevention, public safety and policing reform, victim services, and survivor experience • Health, including mental and physical well-being, access to quality and affordable healthcare, menstrual equity, maternal mortality, reproductive and sexual health, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic • Gender and race equity, including the intersection of disparities across race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation These issues are a priority for the Commission for Women, and they define our work through 2023. We will measure our success on these issues and use them as benchmarks for the quality of life of women and girls. We will collaborate with city departments, community organizations, the Equity Office, and other Commissions (via the Joint Inclusion Committee), particularly regarding issues that affect women and girls of color. We will monitor key City of Austin leadership positions to ensure candidates make these issues a priority. We will champion these issues through recommendations, aligned working groups, budget planning, and recognition of those who advance equity for women and girls. Page 1 City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter 2021 Working Groups & Goals Working Groups 2021 Goals Homelessness Research and recommend actions to address women and children with housing vulnerabilities or experiencing homelessness. Analyze the intersection of homelessness with safety and mental health, including shelter and housing for women …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Meeting January 08, 2021 MCPD to be held Friday, January 08, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, January 7, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 08, 2021 MCPD Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, January 07, 2021. 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 made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, January 07, 2021. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (01/08/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (01/07/21 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: (512)-974-3256 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de david.ondich@austitnexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, January 8, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Friday, January 8, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 2, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2020 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Fernandez off the dais and Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Friday, January 8, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience groups: i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 f. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. The 2021 Commission for Women Working Groups were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Athar-Jogee’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. g. Discussion and possible action regarding the Commission Charter. Updates to the Commission for Women Charter were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. h. Discussion and possible action regarding childcare …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2021 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (February 12, 2021) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting via video conference on February 12, 2021 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the February 12, 2021 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:34pm Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Emily Shryock Commissioners: Taurean Burt, Kathryn Broadwater, Joey Gidseg, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Robin Orlowski, Deborah Trejo, ABSENT: Gene Brooks Staff in Attendance: Tina Lee staff liaison for Human Resources Department Chair Jonathan Franks moved items 3A and 2F city staff presentations up on the agenda after citizen communication. Please refer to item 3A and 2F for description. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Kathryn Broadwater made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 08, 2020 MCPD Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Emily Shryock. The motion passed 6-0. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: One citizen communication took place during the February 12, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting: Celia Hughes, Executive Director of Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas). Speaking on proposed changes to the Cultural Arts funding program, as proposed by the Department of Economic Development, and its potential effect on funding for disability arts programs in the future. To view the complete communication and commissioners’ comments please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/112925 and view item CITIZEN COMMUNICATION GENERAL. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Update from 2021 Quality of Life Budget working group – Commissioners Gidseg, Orlowski and Brooks To view the presentation and discussion, including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/112925 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and Possible Action: To adopt a draft resolution for the City to replace TTY with Relay Services in City Services, Commissioner Robin Orlowski and Taurean Burt; Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Shryock: to adopt the draft resolution for the City to replace TTY with Relay Services in City Services. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Orlowski and passed 7-0. To view the discussion, including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/112925 and view item 2B. 2C. Discussion and action to select a date to hold budget town hall meeting. Chair Franks and full committee To view the discussion and commissioners’ comments in their entirety …
