ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0053 – Cascades – Hilltop ZONING FROM: I-SF-2; MF-2-CO ADDRESS: 11601-11811 South IH 35 Service Road Northbound SITE AREA: 11.46 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Onion Associates, LLC (Carolyn Beckett) DISTRICT: 5 TO: MF-4 AGENT: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey Howard) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2020: July 7, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS TO AUGUST 4, 2020 [J. DUNCAN; D. KING – 2ND] (8-2) B. EVANS; H. SMITH – NAY; 1 VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 27, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Please refer to attached correspondence from an adjacent property owner. In response to questions asked by an adjacent property owner, Staff looked into whether a potential east-west roadway connection between Bradshaw Road to the east (which provides access to the Bella Fortuna single family subdivision under construction) and the IH 35 frontage road has been studied. A roadway connection through the Cascades at Onion Creek West property to the north and through properties to the east was studied, but determined to be challenging in terms of floodplain and topographical constraints, as well as significant acreage outside of the City limits for planning purposes. To that end, the Travis County Transportation Blueprint, a countywide long-range transportation planning document published in July 2019, does not include a road connection between Bradshaw Road and the 1 of 15B-01 C14-2020-0053 Page 2 IH 35 frontage road, nor does the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan adopted by Council in April 2019. Travis County is also in discussions with local property owners about a possible alignment for South Pleasant Valley Road, proposed as a north-south collector road extending between the southern portion of the Onion Creek subdivision from an existing portion of Bradshaw Road) and SH 45. The South Pleasant Valley Road extension and nearly all of the adjacent properties are outside of the City limits, and the City is participating in those discussions. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is undeveloped and has a flag configuration to the northbound IH-35 frontage road. The flag portion of the property is zoned multifamily residence-low density – conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) established by a 2006 rezoning case, and the Conditional …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Jolene Kiolbassa, Chair Zoning & Platting Commission Members Planning and Zoning Department FROM: Mark Graham, Senior Planner DATE: RE: July 21, 2020 C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3 Request for Indefinite Postponement by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment rezoning case in order to continue review of the Applicant’s proposed land use plan and related documents, and schedule the case for review by the Environmental Commission. 1 of 1B-02
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY ZAP COMMISSION DATE: 08/04/2020 AGENT: Dunaway Associates CASE: SP-2018-0579C.SH PROJECT NAME: Persimmons APPLICANT: Mike Mullone ADDRESS OF SITE: 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 7844 COUNTY: WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-6 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Multi-Family Housing with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: JURISDICTION: Full-purpose AREA: 14.65 acres Travis 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the required findings of fact have been met and recommend approval of the variance request with the following conditions: 1. Revegetate the top and backside of the detention pond berm with native, deep-rooted bunch grasses, and provide additional tree protection for trees 4-8” in diameter located along the steeper slopes. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 07/15/2020: The Environmental Board voted in (11) favor, (0) against, (0) absentia ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner CASE MANAGER: Clarissa E. Davis PHONE: 512-974-1665 PHONE: 512-974-1423 1 of 22B-03 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200715-003b Date: July 15, 2020 Subject: Persimmons, SP-2018-0579C.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant requests a variance from LDC 25-8- 341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located at 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends, with conditions, the variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. Staff Conditions 1. Revegetate the top and backside of the detention pond berm with native, deep-rooted bunch grasses, and provide additional tree protection for trees 4-8” in diameter located east of the proposed pond along the steeper slopes. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1 2 of 22B-03 Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-341 3 of 22B-03 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Persimmons (SP-2018-0579C.SH) Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0078.2A COMMISSION DATE: August 4, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Preserve At Oak Hill ADDRESS: 10304 Circle Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: John C. Kuhn AGENT: Jamison Civil Engineering (Steve Jamison) EXISTING ZONING: None JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ GRIDS: WZ-20 AREA: 30.81 acres COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 19 WATERSHED: Barton Creek DISTRICT: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage, Green Space, Private Street SIDEWALKS: A variance to LDC 30-3-191 regarding the installation of sidewalks was approved by Travis County Commissioner’s Court on August 20, 2019 with the approved preliminary plan. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Preserve At Oak Hill, a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan, comprised of 19 lots on 30.81 acres. A variance to LDC 30-2-159 regarding private streets was approved by Travis County Commissioner’s Court on August 20, 2019 with the approved preliminary plan. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 30-2-32(D) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 30, 2020, attached as third attachment, Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.Limon@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2767 Travis County Subdivision Reviewer: Sue Welch E-mail: Sue.Welch@Traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-864-7637 1 of 13B-04 ATTACHMENTS First Attachment: Vicinity map Second Attachment: Proposed plat (see sheet 2 of the plan set) Third Attachment: Comment report dated July 29, 2020 2 of 13B-04 3 of 13B-04 4 of 13B-04 MINIMUM FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION FOR LOT 13 = 988.0' msl 5 of 13B-04 06/16/2020SYLVIA LIMON, FOR:DENISE LUCAS, DIRECTORDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT448,BRANDON COUCH, D.R. #OS0029465 ON-SITE WASTEWATER, TRAVIS COUNTY TNR6 of 13B-04 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: C8J-2018-0078.2A 00 Sylvia Limon UPDATE: U0 PHONE #: 512-974-2767 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Preserve at Oak Hill (W/R C8j-2018-0078.1A) 10304 CIRCLE DR SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: July 30, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: July 29, 2020 July 6, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0100.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Z.A.P. DATE: August 4, 2020 Two LOTS: 2 COUNTY: Travis AGENT: Avalon Engineering (Bruce S. Aupperle, P.E.) AREA: 0.4329 acres APPLICANT: Stephen and Ellyn Yacktman ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 4201 Hyridge Dr. WATERSHED: Bull Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF- 3 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Two composed of 2 lot on 0.4329 acres. The applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot for residential use. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 4B-05 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ TCAD Parcels Recorded Subdivision Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.2 0 0.08 0.2 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: 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. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 4,800 Notes 4201 Hyridge Dr. C8-2019-0100.0A 2 of 4B-05 3 of 4B-05 RCSUBJ}/WS/ON OF .lOT 3 BLOCK "g; ffESTO VCR H/llS' SCCJ7/OH FOUR PHASE rrro STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF lRAVIS: K N OW ALL PERSONS B Y THESE PRESENTS: THAT WE, STEPHEN YACKTMAN AND E LLYN YACKTMAN, OWNERS OF 0.4329 ACRES OF B EI N G LOT 3, BLOCK "E", WESTOVER H I LLS SECTION FOU R P HASE TWO, A SUBDIVI SI ON I N THE CITY OF AUSTI N , TRAVI S COUN TY, TEXAS, A CCORDI N G TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED I N VOLUME 52, P AGE 87, P LAT RECORDS, TRA VI S COU N TY, TEXAS, SAID LOT 3 H A� N G BEEN CONVEYED TO U S B Y GENERAL WAR R AN TY DEED RECORDED NO. 2009024294, HAVI N G B E E N APPROVED FOR RESUBDI VI SI ON P …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission August 4, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held August 4, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, August 3, 2020 by noon. To speak remotely at the August 4, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Mailing address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon August 3, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live process. of the meeting. Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, August 3, 2020 Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0100.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Z.A.P. DATE: August 4, 2020 Two LOTS: 2 COUNTY: Travis AGENT: Avalon Engineering (Bruce S. Aupperle, P.E.) AREA: 0.4329 acres APPLICANT: Stephen and Ellyn Yacktman ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 4201 Hyridge Dr. WATERSHED: Bull Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF- 3 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Two composed of 2 lot on 0.4329 acres. The applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot for residential use. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 4B-05 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ TCAD Parcels Recorded Subdivision Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.2 0 0.08 0.2 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: 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. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 4,800 Notes 4201 Hyridge Dr. C8-2019-0100.0A 2 of 4B-05 3 of 4B-05 RCSUBJ}/WS/ON OF .lOT 3 BLOCK "g; ffESTO VCR H/llS' SCCJ7/OH FOUR PHASE rrro STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF lRAVIS: K N OW ALL PERSONS B Y THESE PRESENTS: THAT WE, STEPHEN YACKTMAN AND E LLYN YACKTMAN, OWNERS OF 0.4329 ACRES OF B EI N G LOT 3, BLOCK "E", WESTOVER H I LLS SECTION FOU R P HASE TWO, A SUBDIVI SI ON I N THE CITY OF AUSTI N , TRAVI S COUN TY, TEXAS, A CCORDI N G TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED I N VOLUME 52, P AGE 87, P LAT RECORDS, TRA VI S COU N TY, TEXAS, SAID LOT 3 H A� N G BEEN CONVEYED TO U S B Y GENERAL WAR R AN TY DEED RECORDED NO. 2009024294, HAVI N G B E E N APPROVED FOR RESUBDI VI SI ON P …
AMENDED Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 4, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith One vacancy (D-4) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from July 21, 2020. Motion to approve minutes from July 21, 2020 was approved was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner King on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. 1. Zoning and Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0053 - Cascades - Hilltop; District 5 11601-11811 South IH 35 Service Road Northbound, Onion Creek Watershed Onion Associates, LLC (Carolyn Beckett) McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey Howard) I-SF-2; MF-2-CO to MF-4 Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner King to grant Staff’s recommendation of MF-4 district zoning for C14-2020-0053 - Cascades – Hilltop located at 11601-11811 South IH 35 Service Road Northbound on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Rezoning: Location: C814-2009-0139.03 - Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3; District 10 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove, 4909, 4915-½, 4929 FM 2222 Road, Bull Creek and Lake Austin Watersheds David Booth Revocable Trust (David G. Booth, Trustee) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust / Amanda Morrow) Amend a previously approved PUD to change landscaping and allow civic and cultural services uses Pending; Request for Indefinite Postponement by the Staff Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Motion to grant Staff’s request for indefinite postponement of this item was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner King on a vote …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Monday, August 3, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST Public Safety Commission Meeting to be held Monday, August 3, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 2, 2020 by Noon CST). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Monday, August 3, 2020 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-5747 or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, August 2, 2020 (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 Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov by Noon CST the day before the scheduled meeting (Sunday, August 2, 2020). This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, August 3, 2020 at 3:00pm CST VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Webber Daniela Nunez Rebecca Bernhardt Kathleen Hausenfluck Rebecca Gonzales Selena Alvarenga Bill Kelly Chris Harris Rocky Lane AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 3:00-3:05 pm Public Comment 3:05-3:20 pm (from speakers who signed up to speak on an agenda item) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: Jimmy Flannigan, Councilmember, District 6 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3:20-3:25 pm 2. Introduction of the Public Safety Committee’s mission/goals and working with the Public Safety Commission (sponsors: Commissioner Harris and Webber) 3:25pm-3:35pm Speaker: 3. Domestic violence reports during the pandemic (sponsors: Commissioner Nunez and Webber) (3:35pm-4:00pm) Speaker: -Juliana Gonzales, Senior Director of Sexual Assault and Health Services, Safe Austin Austin Fire Department Austin/ Travis County Emergency Medical Services Austin Police Department Cate Graziani, Criminal Justice Campaigns Coordinator at Grassroots Leadership Selena Xie, President of …
Special Meeting of the Commission of Immigrant Affairs Monday, August 3, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held August 3, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 2, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 3, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-401-7801 or connie.gonzales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to connie.gonzales@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 COMMISSION ON Immigrant Affairs Monday, August 3, 2020 1:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Rennison Lalgee Banafsheh Madaninejad Nicole Merritt Glen Rosales CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Crawford, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Krystal Gomez, Vice Chair Montserrat Garibay Sam Adair Juan Vences- Benitez Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 6, 2020 A. Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon, Office of Sustainability - Presentation on Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision B. Rocio Villalobos, City of Austin Equity Office – discussion on the recommendations for use of municipal ID feasibility study funding, update about Welcoming America and the Welcoming Cities Week. 3. OLD BUSINESS funding A. Update on budget process – discussion of possible recommendation regarding police 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 …
` William (Bill) Kelly Kathleen Hausenfluck Rebecca Webber PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 18, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday, May 18, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Meghan Hollis called the Board Meeting to order at 3:04p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Meghan Hollis Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Selena Alvarenga Chris Harris Board Members Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Gonzales Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Citizens signed up to speak on agenda items only: Sue Gabriel – with Communities of Color United- spoke on item #4 – Austin Police Department Budget Review and Recommendation-Council Initiatives and other Budget Items Under Review Carey Roberts – with Greater Austin Crime Commission – spoke on item #4 in support of police staffing plan and funding needed 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Hollis informed the board the May 4, 2020 meeting minutes would be voted on at the June 1, 2020 Public Safety Commission meeting. There was no objection from any of the members. 1 2. Austin Fire Department Budget Review and Recommendations Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Hausenfluck - Discussion of Overtime to cover Operations backfill - Discussion of Adding a third Cadet class - Discussion of Maintenance for Records Management Software - Discussion of and Vote on Recommendation for AFD Budget Commissioner Webber moved to approve the recommendation #20200518-002 and Commissioner Hausenfluck seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call) Unanimous (Commissioners Hollis, Harris, Nunez, Webber, Hausenfluck, Alvarenga, Bernhardt and Kelly) Absent: Commissioner Rebecca Gonzales Abstain: 0 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200518-002 May 18, 2020 Recommendation that Council Approve Austin Fire Department Budget Date: Subject: Requests Motioned by: Rebecca Webber Seconded by: Kathleen Hausenfluck Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin Fire Department budget should include: (1) overtime to cover Operations backfill, (2) adding a third Cadet class, and (3) funds for maintenance of the Records Management Software. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council. The Austin Fire Department provided backup materials and a briefing in the March 2020 Public Safety Commission on budget requests. The Public Safety Commission found that the Records …
. African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting August 3, 2020 African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to be held August 3, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 2, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 3, 2020 African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 412-974-3131and Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006) no later than noon, (August 2, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to lindak.hayes@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – August 3, 2020 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair Greg Smith Volma Overton, III Cherelle Vanbrakle Elaina Fowler Tam Hawkins Aaliyah Nobles AAUL-Vacant CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Miriam Conner, Vice Chair Nelson Linder Dr. Chiquita Eugene Rashida Wright Clifford Gillard Elton Randal Ellen Sweets AGENDA a. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on the July 6, 2020. b. Approve the minutes of the Special Call Meeting on July 29, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Carver Planning Process - Laura Esparza – Division Manager, Museum and Cultural Program – Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Carver Planning Process b. Millennium Youth Entertainment Center Update – Vanessa Silas, General Manager c. Overview of 11119 E. 11th Street …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel August 3, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held August 3, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, August 2th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 3rd Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-7841 or anna.bradley@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, August 31. 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 panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, Aug 2) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, August 3, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020. 2. 3. 4. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Welcome new AIPP Panel member J Muzacz ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Schedule an AIPP Panel and Arts Commission discussion NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Prospectus for the Pharr Tennis Center --Alex Irrera, AIPP Staff ii. Approve the Extension of 2019-20 TEMPO 2D Public Art Projects …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFAIRS Recommendation Number: 20200803-003A Regarding: Austin Police Department budget WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs over the years has listened to reports from the community and from public and nonprofit agencies regarding the needs of the immigrant community; WHEREAS, the needs of the immigrant community are often unmet due to budgetary restrictions; WHEREAS, while our Commission has been able to make recommendations regarding the budget, and while we have been asked to look at equities and efficiencies within most departments, we have not been able to look the Austin Police Department’s budget with an eye to equities and efficiencies; WHEREAS, one of the concerns of this Commission has been community trust with the Austin Police Department; WHEREAS, commissions, community leaders and the public are calling for public safety reform and changes in the Austin Police Department leadership and budget in response to local and nationwide police violence; WHEREAS, the community has expressed concerns to us about over policing in areas of Austin where immigrants reside; WHEREAS, we have heard from the community in community budget forums concerns that the Austin Police Department Budget is out of proportion to other department budgets and concerns that APD funds could be put to better use; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Boards and Commissions receive full information about the Austin Police Department’s budget and be able to make recommendations about it; That in discussing the Austin Police Department’s budget, Council take into account the need for community liaisons with the Austin Police Department, such as the Immigrant Community Liaison, and look into potentially expanding that program to further reach out to the Immigrant Community; That in discussing the Austin Police Department’s budget, Council take into account the need for Victim Services, and take into account whether there are sufficient bilingual or multilingual officers and whether such officers are culturally competent; That in discussing the Austin Police Department’s budget, Council ensures that Austin Police Department has officers on the ground who are bilingual and has officers on the ground who are culturally competent. COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFAIRS Recommendation Number: 20200803-003A Regarding: Austin Police Department budget PASSED by the Commission on Immigrant Affairs on August 3, 2020. Unanimously approved by the Commission on Immigrant Affairs on an 8-0 vote with and Banafsheh Madaninejad, Nicole Merritt, Kate Goldfinch, and Juan Vences-Benitez absent. Attest: Staff Liaison
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020 via WebEx. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:07 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Sarah Carr, and J Muzacz. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Anna Bradley, Frank Wick, Curt Gettman, Alex Irerra, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places. Guests in Attendance: George Maldonado, Parks and Recreation Department; Audra Biediger, Public Works Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Special Called meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2020 were approved on the motion of Arts Commission Liaison Barnes, Panel Member Carr seconded. Panel member Muzacz abstained. Passed 6-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. ART COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT None 4. New Business a. Discussion and Action Items a. Schedule an AIPP Panel and Arts Commission discussion i. Approve the Prospectus for the Pharr Tennis Center AIPP staff Alex Irrera presented the Final Design Prospectus for approval. Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Villanueva made a motion to approve and Panel Member Muzacz seconded. 7-0-0. ii. Approve the Extension of 2019-20 TEMPO 2D Public Art Projects AIPP staff Curt Gettman presented the extensions for the 2019-20TEMPO 2-D Project for approval. Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve and Panel Member Lemmo. 7-0-0. 5. 6. 7. 8. iii. Discuss and Possible Action for Deaccession of Moments by Carl Trominski AIPP staff Frank Wick presented Moments for consideration to be deaccessed at the request of the artist. Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve and Vice Chair Villanueva. 7-0-0. OLD BUSINESS a. Items for Discussion and Possible Action ii. Recommendations for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Item ii. was moved first for discussion, considering time constraints. Maria Teresa Bonet & Alex Irrera, AIPP staff, presented the recommendations for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. Discussion ensued. Panel member Carr made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. 7-0-0 i. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Panel Member Carr and Vice Chair Villanueva Discussion ensued. No action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff gave project updates on the Deep Eddy/Eilers Park AIPP project, AUS Terminal Expansion AIPP project and the Rosewood Park Pool AIPP project artwork installations. …
. Special Call “of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting” July 29, 2020 African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to be held July 29, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 29, 2020 African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 512-974-3131and Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006) no later than noon, (July 28, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to lindak.hayes@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting – July 29, 2020 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair Greg Smith Volma Overton, III Cherelle Vanbrakle Elaina Fowler Tam Hawkins Aaliyah Nobles AAUL-Vacant Miriam Conner, Vice Chair Nelson Linder Dr. Chiquita Eugene Rashida Wright Clifford Gillard Elton Randal Ellen Sweets AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. WORKING GROUPS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Economic Opportunity and Affordability b. Mobility c. Safety 1. Resolution Office of Police Oversight d. Health and Environment e. Culture and Life Long Learning Health and Environment 1. Resolution Black Live Music Support Letter/ Rec 2. American Cultural Heritage District Mark Up Recommendation f. Government That Works for All 1. Open Letter of Support of the National Association of Social Workers 3. Future Agenda Items 4. …
Regular Meeting of the Human Rights Commission July 29, 2020 Human Rights Commission to be held July 29, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 29, 2020 Human Rights Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3276 or jonathan.babiak@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 jonathan.babiak@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 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Jamarr Brown, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Kristian Caballero Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s June 22, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action on Formal Condemnation and Call for Investigation of Violation of Austin Police Department Policy, and Recommendation to Amend and Ensure Enforcement of Austin Police Department's Policy re Requesting an Officer of a Given Sex or Gender. (Weigel/White) b. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council to establish the Juneteenth holiday as a City holiday each year beginning in 2021. (Davis/Brown, J.) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to Address Under-banking by Allowing City Libraries to …
