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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Eugene Schneider Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, Law Department Minutes Meeting goals: Interview candidates and make final hiring decisions for Administrative Manager and Legal Counsel staff positions, public hearings proposed schedule report out, public hearings promotion proposed plan report out CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:03pm with 11 members present. Commissioners Kambo, Lands, and Schneider were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The June 16, 2021, minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on the hiring process. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Interviews for staff: 1. Administrative Manager Gilda (Lynette) Shapovalov and Christine Granados interviewed with the ICRC. 2. Legal Counsel Attorneys David Mendez, Syd Falk and George Korbel interviewed with the ICRC. B. Executive Session Executive Session was not held, as the commission opted to evaluate the candidates publicly. C. Final Hiring Decision on: 1. Administrative Manager On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the motion to extend the Administrative Manager job offer to Christine Granados was approved on a 9-1-1 vote, with Commissioner Falcon voting nay, and Commissioner Kannan abstaining. 2. Legal Counsel On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, the motion to extend the Legal Counsel contract offer to the team of George Korbel and David Richards was unanimously approved. D. Update from Public Hearings Working Group Commissioner Gonzalez gave the update. Chair Puentes appointed Commissioner Falcon to the Public Hearings Working Group without objection. E. …
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ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach , Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER - 5:33pm MINUTES CITIZEN 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. Celia Hughes, Executive Director of 2. Bonnie Cullum, Producing Artistic Director of Vortex Repertory Theatre a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i. May 17, 2021 Motion to approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on May 17, 2021 Moved by Commission Castillo, Seconded Commissioner Zisman Approved on consent 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Welcome Acia Gray b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. Boards & Commissions liaisons i. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Cultural Trust Advisory Council ii. Downtown Commission 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Austin FC ATXFC Artist Initiative – Kaitlin Swarts, Vice President, Community Impact - Austin FC and James Ruth, Senior Vice President, Marketing - Austin FC b. Mural by Arturo Herrera at Waterloo Park and Waterloo Park Update - Melissa Ayala, Waterloo Greenway 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update - Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Interim Report and Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.i and 5.a.ii on consent Motioned: Castillo 11-0 Approved on consent Seconded: Flores i. Approve the Final Design by Marianne Levy for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Final Design by Suzanne Wyss and Ilya Pieper for the TEMPO b. Misc. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. ARPA Framework, Recovery and Resilience Strategies No Action taken Motion to move up item 6.a.i Motioned: Flores Seconded: Castillo 11-0 ii. Establishment of the Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding sources and strategies beyond HOT Motion to establish the Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional …
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Cultural Funding Review Interim Report — original pdf
Cultural Funding Review: Arts, Heritage, Music RE -EN VISIONING EQUITABLE CU LTUR AL FUN DI NG A collaborati on with the City of Austi n Economic Development Department, MJR Partners, and the Austi n cultural community Interim Rep or t, June 20 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWARD BY MARGIE J. REESE BACKGROUND PHASE 1: LAUNCH AND LISTEN PHASE 2: ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FEEDBACK 10 PHASE 3: CULTURAL EQUITY AUDIT PHASE 4: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Summary of MJR Recommendations Proposed New Funding Programs Key Community Concerns PHASE 5: REFINE AND LAUNCH ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3 4 6 11 13 15 21 26 27 28 Cultural Funding Review Interim Report • 2 As part of Austin Strategic Direction 2023, the City of Austin adopted a strong statement of commitment to achieving racial and cultural equity in the delivery of services to the public. The Economic Development Department is considering multiple ways to deliver on this promise. Across its three Divisions that facilitate Hotel Occupancy Tax- funded programs, staff and Commission members have engaged in robust conversations informed by deep community engagement and feedback, leading to new and ongoing changes in their contracting and public service processes. These shifts will take into account the severe financial impacts that Austin’s creative sectors have experienced due to COVID-19, especially for Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color-led (BIPOC) arts organizations, coupled with the compounding effects of systemic racism. The City continues to respond to the realities of budget shortfalls due to event restrictions over the past 18 months. Changes in historical funding patterns are top of mind for everyone in the arts, heritage, and music sectors, and surely anxieties are heightened during this period of uncertainty. This report does not reflect all the programmatic changes that are still being considered but tries to recount the discovery and findings that will be helpful in reframing civic priorities for the distribution of available funding going forward. Thank you for your participation in the process and for your patience as we continue to focus on sustaining Austin’s creative spirit. Margie J. Reese Cultural Funding Review Interim Report • 3 BACKGROUND The Cultural Arts Division (CAD) of the Economic Development Department (EDD) of the City of Austin manages funding programs to provide financial support to organizations and individuals through a competitive application and review process. The majority of the funds for cultural arts services contracts are derived from a portion of the revenues …
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act June update — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department June 30, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through May Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 May w/Encumb 104,345 Year-to-date w/Encumb 3,003,422 Year-End Estimate 4,296,896 Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav) 44.8% 3,493,507 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework Council Resolution No. 20210610-077 established the City of Austin’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Spending Framework. The $263.5 million spending plan allocates funds to multiple items grouped into seven categories: Health ($46.3 million), Homelessness ($106.7 million), Economic Development ($32 million), Resilience ($6 million), Creative Sector ($12 million), Emergency Relief ($42 million), and Contingency ($18.5 million). Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Homelessness Public Health(cid:3031) Colony Park Sustainable Community Community Navigators Childcare / Early Childhood(cid:3031) Workforce Development Resilience Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Relief Emergency Assistance for Individuals Contingency(cid:3031) Approved Funding $106.7M $44.3M $1.5M $0.5M $11.0M $21.0M $6.0M $12.0M $42.0M $18.5M TOTAL INVESTMENT $263.5M C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $13 million investment Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Approved Funding Creative Non-Profit Emergency Relief (Arts/Music) Arts Ecosystem Music Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es General Workforce Development(cid:3031) Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps (Homeless and/or Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Focus) TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED $21.0M $2.0M $6.0M $4.0M $12.0M Approved Funding $15.0M $5.0M $1.0M C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Waterloo Greenway - Arturo Herrera Mural Presentation — original pdf
Waterloo Park Tunnel Inlet Facility Arturo Herrera Mural Presentation to Arts Commission June 21, 2021 Texas Capitol SAN JACINTO BLVD 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center University of Texas at Austin La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Symphony Square Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5 mile urban ecosystem with the power to bring the entire Austin community together. Waterloo renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. In Partnership With Funded by The Marcus Foundation The Tunnel Inlet Facility The Mural Proposal 2 3 walls painted The Mural Wall painting for Austin Wall painting for Austin was created specifically for Waterloo Greenway as part of the public art commissions that will be on long term view at the park. Executed on three walls of the tunnel inlet facility, the wall painting reflects the dynamism and constant activity of water treatment and distribution in downtown Austin. Using animated abstract bio-morphic shapes and lines within a blue and white color scheme, the wall painting echo the vital flow systems inside the water treatment plant as well as the vitality and energy of the park in the urban space. The three-part wall painting for Austin can be enjoyed from the gardens and rolling pathways in the park. The integration of architecture, environmental restoration, landscape design and public art constitutes a complete ecosystem for the entire Austin community. Artwork and Artist Statement Production Timeline May-July, 2021 Materials Acrylic paint on exposed concrete substrate, finished …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Water and Wastewater Commission, Budget Committee Meeting Minutes June 30, 2021 Approved: August 4, 2021 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES June 30, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened on June 30, 2021 at 1:03 pm via videoconferencing. Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice Chair), Grant Fisher, William Moriarty CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:03 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered for Citizen Communication. B. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Summary 2. Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 3. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Fiscal Year 2022 - 2026 4. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Policy Update 5. Budget Committee Report Discussion Austin Water Financial Managers Christina Romero and Songli Floyd presented updates on the budget summary, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and financial policy. The commissioners had a discussion about the budget committee report proposal. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Turrieta proposed a different format for presenting the budget committee report. Vice-Chair Michel and Commissioners Moriarty and Fisher agreed to the format changes to include information presented to the budget committee from the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Summary. Chair Turrieta will confer with Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales on which agenda of the full Water and Wastewater Commission this report can begin to be discussed. D. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m. by Chair Turrieta.
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Versión en español a continuación. Library Commission Meeting TUESDAY, June 29, 2021, 5:30-7 PM Library Commission meeting to be held June 29, 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 no later than Monday, June 28 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 29, 2021 Library Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Monday, June 28. 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 sharon.herfurth@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 Library Commission FECHA de la reunion Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 5:30-7 PM 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 Monday, June 28 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 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@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 ). • …
draft minutes of the April 26, 2021 regular meeting — original pdf
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 April, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 26 April, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Catherine Hanna; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Lynda Infante, Courtney Rosenthal, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Member Daniella Ramos Citizen Communication: None 1. Welcome and introduction of new Library Commission Member Lynda Infante Commission Member Infante introduced herself to the commission. 2. Approval of Minutes from the March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. a. Austin History Center Association Update, Chad Williams, AHCA Board Member Chad Williams gave an update on AHCA plans to support the Austin History Center 3. Presentations: 4. Old Business None 5. New Business: a. Election of officers Elections for Chair – Vice Chair Self nominated Commission Member Dwyer who declined the nomination. Commission Member Dabbert nominated Commission Member Aguilar who declined the nomination. Chair Hanna nominated Commission Member Trieu who declined the nomination. Chair Hanna nominated Commission Member Dabbert with a second by Vice Chair Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 April, 2021 Self. Having no other nominations, Patricia Dabbert was elected Chair on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. Elections for Vice Chair – Vice Chair Self nominated himself for Vice Chair with a second by Chair Dabbert. Having no other nominations, Vice Chair Self was elected Vice Chair on an 8-0 vote. Commission member Ramos absent. b. Discussion and possible action on an FY22 Library Budget Recommendation Library Commission Recommendation 20210426-5b: Support for Austin Public Library Proposed Budget for FY22 was approved on Commission Member Hanna’s motion and Chair Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. c. Discussion and possible action on Library Commission support for the adoption of The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan Gregory Montes, Program Manager, PARD Planning, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept and Terry Smith, Architect, presented the plan. A motion that the Library Commission recommend adoption of the plan was approved on Commission Member Hanna’s motion and Commission Member Rosenthal’s second on an 8-0 …
FY22 Proposed Library Budget — original pdf
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget The General Fund Operating Budget of the Austin Public Library (APL) includes an increase of $1,002,632 or 1.7%. The increase in Materials budget, including books and subscriptions, is $206,368, or 3.5% for inflation. Requirements: Revenues Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): Materials Budget: FY 2020 Budget $54,685,661 $577,258 443.55 $5,232,169 FY 2021 Budget $58,868,376 $239,815 445.55 $5,896,218 FY 2022 Budget $59,871,008 $525,806 445.55 $6,119,490 General Fund Operating Budget Highlights CITY-WIDE Personnel Requirements FTEs Wage increase of 2% for eligible employees, $ 644,899 .00 and adjustments for accrued payroll Insurance – health/life/dental, reduction of 15% Pension, increase of 1% in COAERS City contribution Internal Support Services allocation changes Administrative Support Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Fleet Maintenance DEPARTMENT-WIDE Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth Estimated transfer from AE Digital Material donations IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts One-time budget reallocations: Terrazas Branch Repurpose Project (Facilities Services) Innovation Lab (Information Technology) Digital literacy training for older adults (Programs & Partnerships) AmeriCorps VISTA (Administration) Vacancy savings funded expenditures – Contingent upon vacancy rate: Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) Programs Furniture Cataloging/Processing Security Cameras Internships - temporary employees Training Questions? Email us at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.gov ($1,011,798) $ 228,339 $ 237,823 $ 354,225 $ 28,018 $ 206,368 $ 16,904 $ 301,100 $ 110,000 $ 40,000 $ 25,000 $ 4,000 $ 584,000 $ 275,384 $ 183,300 $ 116,000 $ 100,000 $ 99,900 $ 27,950 5/11/2021 Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $1,244,561 in expenditures. This includes $549,061 in operating costs for the Central Library parking garage, gift shop, and facility rentals. Operating costs include a one-time expenditure of $228,000 for a parking guidance system. Support services expenditures of $695,500 includes a one-time expenditure of $500,000 for a strategic planning consultant, as well as $195,500 in contingency for facility maintenance costs exceeding General Fund budget. Revenues from Central Library operations including parking garage, gift shop, facility rentals, and café rental are budgeted at $1,166,808. Historic Preservation Fund The Operating Budget in the Historic Preservation Fund (1160) for Austin Public Library is $33,632. This annual funding began in FY 2020 to provide Digital Services for Austin History Center (AHC) Historic Collections. It is anticipated to …
June 2021 Director's Report — original pdf
Director’s Report June 2021 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights ____________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services _____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 9 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch (Site/Civil) Report ___________________________________________ 13 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report ___________________________________________ 15 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _________________________________________________________ 18 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report________________________________________ 21 Austin History Center _________________________________________________________ 24 APL By the Numbers __________________________________________________________ 25 May stats _______________________________________________________________________________ 25 3 HIGHLIGHTS Howson, Twin Oaks, and Willie Mae Kirk Branches Reopening to the Public June 28 Austin Public Library's (APL) limited capacity in-person Express Service is adding three locations starting Monday, June 28 - Howson, Twin Oaks, and Willie Mae Kirk Branches. Those branches will join Central, Carver, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Manchaca, Milwood, North Village, Old Quarry, Ruiz, Spicewood Springs, St. John, Windsor Park, and Yarborough to provide in-person book and material browsing and checkout, public computers, new library cards, holds pickup and checkout, printing and copying, Wi-Fi, and technology and reference help. At the Central Library, the Events Center, Passport Services, Recycled Reads Gift Shop, and Cookbook Café are all open. Shared Learning Rooms open June 28. The Austin History Center continues remote reference and is open for limited capacity in-person service on Thursdays and Fridays. Recycled Reads Bookstore will reopen to the public in August. Curbside Services will cease at most locations on June 28. Limited curbside service will continue at Central, Spicewood Springs, Manchaca Road, and North Village until August 2, when full public hours are restored. Beginning June 28, capacity will increase to 50% at each location, and APL will resume normal capaci ty at each location on August 2. In-person programming will also begin on August 2. All APL libraries have implemented necessary precautions to keep customers and staff safe, such as the measures included below: • Plexiglass is installed at all circulation desks • All customers and staff are highly encouraged to wear masks • APL has installed bipolar ionization equipment in the HVAC Systems system wide at all APL locations. The equipment is designed to neutralize contaminates (allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses, and volatile organic compounds) to ensure that conditioned purified air is recycled through the HVAC Systems Ayshea Khan, Austin History Center, Selected for Mellon Fellowship Austin Public Library is pleased to announce that Ayshea Khan, Asian American Community Archivist at the Austin History Center has …
March - May 2021 trends — original pdf
LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.1 TOTAL CARDHOLDERS 686,472 684,852 APR MAY 52,080 55,958 684,039 MAR 45,041 60,000 50,000 40,000 TOTAL VIRTUAL eCARDS Virtual Resident Virtual NonResident ACTIVE CARDHOLDERS *some type of activity on the card in last 3 years 7,744 3,367 7,851 3,491 7,913 3,576 9,000 6,000 3,000 - MAR APR MAY MAR APR MAY v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.2 NEW CARDS ISSUED MAR APR MAY 1240 650 565 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 New Adult Resident New Youth Resident 11 11 22 New Adult Non- Resident 200 46 39 0 0 2 160 128 130 75 99 75 New Youth Non- Resident New Virtual Cards (Adult/Youth) New Virtual Non- Resident Cards (Adult only) New_All_Cards NUMBER OF CURBSIDE CARDHOLDERS NUMBER OF HOLD ITEMS PICKED UP IN-LIBRARY (LIMITED 25% CAPACITY 64,974 29,116 61,080 27,319 MAR APR 52,738 35,401 22,295 MAY v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report 1682 957 854 LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.3 LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS 55 80 46 MAR APR Does not include Outreach, Unadvertised, or Self-directed. MAY With 9 incredible community and city partners, 2,000 of our young neighbors received book bags filled with engaging activities. 100 + people joined the author talk with Raul the Third! LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS BY AUDIENCE MAY 2021 Programs Attendees 469 105 16 Adult/Family 18 2 Teen 28 Children Does not include Outreach, Unadvertised, or Self-directed. v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.4 LIBRARY WEBSITE HITS WIFI CONNECTIONS 1,504,243 9,345 9,190 13,560 1,446,860 1,401,996 MAR APR MAY MAR APR MAY Hotspots Kits Loaned to Partners Organization Austin ISD Austin Voices Housing Authority of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Mobility Department Project Connect Refugee Services of Texas 5 Asian’s Volunteer Association Hotspot Kits 1 14 60 13 6 74 3 3,330 Computer Sessions May 10-May 31 Central 1,547 Manchaca Road 383 Ruiz 276 v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.5 Non-Resident Customers 519 Active Non-Resident (NR) customers 663 Active TexShare customers The home library for most NR residents are: o Milwood (47 NR + …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 29 June, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Patricia Dabbert; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, Lynda Infante, and Courtney Rosenthal Board Members Absent: Commission Members Daniella Ramos and Lily Trieu Citizen Communication: None 1. Welcome and introduction of new Library Commission Member Eric Frierson Commission Member Frierson introduced himself to the commission. 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2021 Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Chair Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Ramos and Trieu absent. 3. Staff Briefing: Update on Austin Public Library FY22 Proposed Budget Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager, presented the proposed budget. 4. Old Business None 5. New Business: 2020 through June 2021 July meeting. a. Discussion of the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report covering July Chair Dabbert will prepare a draft of the Annual Review and Report for discussion at the b. Discussion of a Library planning retreat A retreat will be planned for a Saturday in August to be held at the Central Library. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2021 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for June 2021 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Director Weeks gave the update. 7. Future Agenda Items Austin History Center Association agreement update FY22 Proposed Library Budget Update Introduction of Austin Public Library’s new Equity & Inclusion Manager Adjournment: Vice Chair Self adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. without objection.
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Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for June 28, 2021 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register in advance no later than Sunday, June 27, 2021 by 12:00 noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Historic Landmark Commission meeting: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than 12:00 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 preservation@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 Historic zoning applications A.1. 2708 Scenic Drive – Commission-initiated zoning, applicant proposed total demolition. Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 1501 Northwood Road – Voss House – Construct 2nd-story and rear additions (postponed May 24, 2021) 1805 E. 3rd Street – Herrera House – Construct a rear 1-story addition (postponed May 24, 2021) 4006 ½ Avenue B – Hyde Park Historic District – Add 2nd floor and expand 1st floor (postponed May 24, 2021) 907 Congress Avenue – Grandberry Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade 909 Congress Avenue – Mitchell-Robertson Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect B.2. B.3. B.4. B.5. 1 B.6. B.7. B.8. B.9. façade 1809 Newton Avenue – Stanley Outbuilding – Update regarding …
Agenda — original pdf
Design Commission June 28, 2021 Design Commission to be held June 28, 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 (June 27th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@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 aaron.jenkins@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 Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 28, 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 (Junio 27th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • junta en (512) 974-1243 and Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de aaron.jenkins@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. la • • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una …
Draft 5.24.2021 Meeting Minutes — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, May 24, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations for the City of Austin, Austin Energy; Rainey Street Sub Station Project, addressed at 806 ½ Lambie Street. Tara Delagarza - Austin Energy; Kim Doyal - Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects; Zak Robinson - Carter Design. • Tara Delagarza and Kim Doyal – Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects and Roberto Garcia – Carter Design presented and answered questions. • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented, seconded by Commissioner B. Whatley. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner A. Coleman made a friendly amendment to include a Silva Cell or similar systems beneath the landscaping. Commissioner J. Meiners and Commissioner B. Whatley accepted the friendly amendment. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Courtesy Briefing on the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department. • Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided a courtesy briefing of the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative. c. Courtesy Briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component, to be presented by Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department • Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department provided a courtesy briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component and answered questions. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of April 26th meeting minutes. • Commissioner A. Coleman made a motion to approve the April 26th meeting minutes as distributed, seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and …