Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission of Austin Job Announcement Legal Counsel Number of Vacancies: 1 The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) of Austin, Texas is seeking Legal Counsel to manage all operational (such as state law and city policies affecting meetings and records) and Redistricting and Compliance matters. Counsel shall serve as the liaison between the Commission and the City of Austin Staff with respect to legal items on redistricting matters and maps and shall provide advice on strategies and implementation of maps for redistricting purposes. Counsel will report to the Commission. This is a 6-month temporary position to extend on an as needed basis. Legal Counsel will work closely with the Commission to defend any action regarding redistricting matters and/or a certified map. Legal Counsel will need to attend all commission meetings and be available to answer commission’s questions outside of scheduled meetings as they arise. Key Areas of Responsibility: ∙ Analyzing legislation and court rulings relative to the Commission. ∙ Ensuring that the Commission complies with Federal, State, and City codes, ordinances, and all applicable laws and regulations. ∙ Prepare operational and administrative reports summarizing activities. ∙ Advise Commission on the Open Meetings Act. ∙ Advise Commission on the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 and potential impacts. ∙ Serve as primary counsel for the implementation and legal coordination of the redrawing of the 10 single member districts for the City of Austin. ∙ Provide expert legal advice on the administration and implementation of all redistricting matters. ∙ Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. ∙ Licensed to practice law in Texas. Education Experience: ∙ 5 + years of progressively responsible legal experience with redistricting matters or relevant experience. ∙ Extensive experience in the application of the Open Meetings Act and the public records related thereto. ∙ Demonstrated experience & expertise in implementation and enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. ∙ No significant ties to City of Austin Council members. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ∙ Superior negotiation, critical and analytical thinking, contract drafting, research, writing, editing, client counseling and organizational skills. ∙ The ability to work well with others; strong relationship-building skills ∙ Good presentation and speaking skills, a willingness to speak to the media on behalf of the Commission. Eligibility Requirements: Within the five years immediately preceding the date of application, neither the applicant nor their spouse have: ∙ Been appointed to, elected to, or …
MAPPING EXPERT Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission of Austin The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) of Austin, Texas is seeking an expert in voting-district mapping. The Commission is responsible for adopting a plan to set boundaries of ten districts, each to elect one Austin City Councilor. The Mapping Expert will have experience in creating district maps that have met the requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. You will help Commissioners and staff to obtain, analyze and present statistics on demographics, voting age population and other pertinent data. You will have expertise with mapping software i.e. geographic information systems (GIS). You will also work closely with Commissioners to gain community input at public hearings throughout Austin as required by the Commission. General Information City of Austin voters approved Proposition 3, a City Charter amendment commonly referred to as “10-ONE” in November 2012. The Charter amendment provides for the election of City Council Members from 10 geographic single-member districts with the Mayor elected from the City at-large, beginning with the November 2014 election. The Contractor will have experience in creating district maps that have met the requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Contractor will help Commissioners and staff to obtain, analyze and present statistics on demographics, voting age population and other pertinent data. Contractor will have expertise with mapping software i.e. geographic information systems (GIS) and will work closely with Commissioners to gain community input at public hearings throughout Austin as required by the Commission. The contractor will report to the ICRC and serve at the pleasure of the Commission until a redistricting plan has been fully adopted and any challenges to it resolved, estimated to be six months starting as soon as possible. The Commission’s Duties 1. Conduct duties with integrity and fairness; 2. Conduct an open and transparent process to enable full public consideration of and comment on the drawing of district lines to include an open hearing process; 3. Draw district lines in accordance with specific redistricting criteria in the Charter; 4. Adopt a final redistricting plan and certify the plan to the Austin City Council; 5. Issue a report that explains the basis on which the Commission made its decisions. The contractor for this position will report to and serve at the pleasure of the Commission until a redistricting plan has been adopted and any challenges to it resolved, starting no later …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210602-3a): Resolution Recommending a South Central Waterfront Committee of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Whereas: The City Council of Austin (“the Council”) resolved to initiate a comprehensive small-area plan for the South Central Waterfront. The August 2013 Council resolution cites that this area faces unique challenges as development pressures rise, and that the current land development codes and the waterfront overlay ordinance are not adequate to guide development in a way that will fully achieve the goals of the Town Lake Corridor Study. Whereas: The South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan was adopted by Council as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan on June 16th, 2016. Whereas: In adopting the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan, the City Council cited key findings from preliminary studies which advised that zoning ordinances alone were not adequate to guide development in a way to achieve community values that date back to the Town Lake Corridor Study of 1985. These values include enhanced public access to the shore, expanded open space, ensuring quality design, and the maximization of water quality. More recent public engagement, and the adoption of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, expanded the list of community desires to include more affordable housing and sustainable technologies. Whereas: In 2016 Council created the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (“the Board”) to provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the City Council regarding plan implementation. Whereas: The Board is made up of not only experts in their field but community members who live near the project area whose input has been and will continue to be imperative to this process. More importantly, community input is critical to the success of the project to ensure the City continues to foster meaningful community engagement through a process that is transparent and in the best interest of not just the residents of the immediate surrounding area, but the city as a whole. Whereas: Included in the South Central Waterfront Plan approved by Council in 2016 was the recommendation to form a development corporation, specific to the South Central Waterfront area, which could provide the district with a suite of predevelopment and development services to assist the execution of both public and private projects within the district. This development corporation could facilitate …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 2, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Katie Coyne Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Staff in Attendance: Brent Bellinger Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Stevie Greathouse Mark Walters CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Guerrero and Ramberg were absent. 1 2. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Palm District Planning Initiative—Stevie Greathouse and Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on Lady Bird Lake Harmful Algal Proliferation—Brent Bellinger, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, Richard Brimer Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, gave an update on the Urban Forestry Committee. b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne Katie Coyne gave an update on the Joint Sustainability Committee. c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discuss Environmental Commission retreat scheduling and agenda items Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Coyne adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes Whitney Finch Joshua Blank Members Absent Whitney Finch Staff Members Present Matthew Dugan CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Christina Puentes Luis Gonzalez Errol Hardin Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Erin Dempsey MINUTES Meeting goals: Approve job descriptions and where to post, request volunteers for subcommittee roles, follow-up on city updates, confirm with all commissioners the completion of trainings, discuss importance of our commitment to ICRC, and decide on meeting cadence through November 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:02pm with 13 members present. Commissioner Finch has resigned from the ICRC. 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. Fred Lewis and Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Land’s motion, Commissioner Gonzalez’s second the May 21, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Vote on Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Yee’s motion, Commissioner Schneider’s second, the ICRC voted unanimously to elect Interim Chair Puentes and Interim Vice Chair Gonzalez to continue serving in their roles permanently. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: What do you hope returns to “normal” in a post-COVID world? What do you hope does not return to “normal”? Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. This item was tabled for a future meeting. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: League of Women Voters C. Review staff job descriptions from Hiring Working Group (Legal Counsel, Administrative Manager, Mapping Consultant) Commissioner Kannan made a motion to poll the members regarding meeting in person, and Commissioner Schneider seconded the motion. Following discussion, the commission voted in favor of conducting meetings in person as needed or possible, on a 12-1-0 vote, with Commissioner Dempsey voting nay. Following discussion and suggested edits regarding the job descriptions, Commissioner Lands moved …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 Approved: July 14, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on June 2, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered for Citizen Communications. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the May 5, 2021 Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with two vacancies. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Underground Water Solutions Co., (MBE) for the West 9th and 12th Streets Water and Wastewater Renewal project in the amount of $1,886,023.24 plus a $188,602.32, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,074,625.56. (District 9) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Vice-Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second and two vacancies. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 Approved: July 14, 2021 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Mechanical & Process Systems, LLC (MBE), for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Gas Heater Replacements project in the amount of $377,777 plus a $37,777.70 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $415,554.70. (District 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 2, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 via videoconference. REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Hemali Patel Josie Serrata Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on May 5, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on May 5, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Patel, and Serrata absent. a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 The motion to approve a recommendation to the City Council regarding Local Menstrual Health Equity was made on Commissioner Tober’s motion, Commissioner Cuba-Lewis’ second on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Patel, and Serrata absent. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Winter Storm Review Discussion was held. No action was taken. d. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 Commission for Women Working Committee. Task Force Groups. Discussion was held. No action was taken. The motion to approve working group memberships was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Bissereth, Fernandez, Gonzales, Patel, and Serrata absent. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2022 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Amber Fogarty, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, followed by discussion and possible action regarding programs for women and children in the community experiencing homelessness. Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Presentation by Amber Price, Community …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210602-02a Date: June 2, 2021 Subject: Local Menstrual Health Equity Motioned By: Sarah Tober Seconded By: Julia Cuba Lewis Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“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; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, the commission requested, via recommendation 20190814-0303 on July 10, 2019, funding be put in place for the development and enactment of a menstrual equity program in all City facilities, and worked with Austin Public Health to launch a menstrual equity pilot program at several City facilities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission recommends that Council expand Austin Public Health’s original initiative through the following: 1. Providing free menstrual products in the following spaces: a. Showers and bathrooms accessible to people experiencing homelessness, such as those listed in the COA COVID-19 Basic Needs Map b. Austin Public Health facilities like the Neighborhood Centers and Sexual Health Clinic. c. All Austin Public Library Facilities d. All community recreation centers and summer camps 2. Providing period care kits through: a. Partnerships with nonprofits like The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), extending hygiene services to include menstrual products. b. For people experiencing homelessness via the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) and Austin Public Health facilities. c. The Mobile Van Program from the Health Equity Unit d. The Austin Shelter for Women and Children (ASWC) 1 3. Providing educational programming and awareness: a. Developing materials (ex: brochures) about menstruation and menstrual disorders. b. Reference list of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that accept indigent clients in Austin/Travis County area. c. Austin Public Library grow its inventory re: materials about menstruation and menstrual disorders Date of Approval: June 2, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, with four commissioners absent. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison 2
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR JUNE 2, 2021 AT 1:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on June 2, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:02 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (The Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Laura Keating a. Vice Chair Lynn Kurth made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jeff Thompson, to approve the draft May 17, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Laura Cottam-Sajbel) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco presented the proposed Recommendation to Council on the proposed AEDC SCW Committee. The Board discussed this and made the following motions: • Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Karen Paup to amend the language regarding the proposed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion nominee to, “The member with working knowledge in issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion would be selected via a formal application process open to members of the community who do not currently work for the City of Austin and wish to apply. No minimum requirements would be issued but an application and interview process would be held by the Board of the AEDC. This position will rotate at a minimum, every three years.” The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Laura Cottam-Sajbel) votes. • Chair Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero to amend the language in proposed Duties and Responsibilities, replacing references to “The Committee can” with “The Committee shall.” The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Laura Cottam-Sajbel) votes. • Chair Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Heidi Anderson to approve the language in the body of the proposed recommendation The motion to approve passed with 8 yes …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES (Planning Commission) Absent (Planning Commission) Absent (Planning Commission) Present (Planning Commission) Present (Zoning and Platting Commission) Absent (Zoning and Platting Commission) Present (Zoning and Platting Commission) Present CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance Kate Kniejski Amanda Swor Rebecca Taylor Diana Marie Wallace Chris Pettit David Piper CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM 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. Staff Present Mark Walters – HPD Stevie Greathouse – HPD Mark Graham – HPD 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting. a. Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Commissioner King moved approval of the minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Thompson. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None NEW BUSINESS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. 1725 Toomey – Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2021-0009) — The Committee will review a proposed rezoning from CS – General Commercial Services to MF-6 – Multifamily Residence Highest Density in the Butler Shores Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Staff Recommendation: grant MF-6 zoning. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Motion by D. King to recommend MF-5, seconded by J. Shieh. Motion failed on a vote of 2 ayes and 2 nays. The item was forwarded without a recommendation. a. Update from staff regarding the Palm District Plan outreach process. Presentation by Stevie Greathouse of the Housing and Planning Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jeffrey Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at (512-974-1621 or jeffrey.engstrom@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small …
Versión en español a continuación. MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee June 1, 2021 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee to be held June 1, 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 (May 31, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 1, 2021 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@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 nakia.james@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. • this meeting If http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: Reunión del MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee FECHA de la reunion (June 1, 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 (May 31, 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 Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting June 1, 2021 African American Resource Advisory Commission to be held June 1, 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 (May 31, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the JUNE 1, 2021, AFRICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@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 LINDA HAYES - 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 Reunión del African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting FECHA de la reunion (June 1, 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 (May 31, 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 LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0056 – 1609 Matthews Lane Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-2 ZONING TO: MF-3 ADDRESS: 1609 Matthews Lane TOTAL SITE AREA: 0.604 acres (approximately 26,314 square feet) PROPERTY OWNERS: CMCBH2, LLC (Ben Heimsath) AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 1, 2021: May 18, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JUNE 1, 2021 [D. KING; C. THOMPSON – 2ND] (9-1) H. SMITH – NAY; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION May 4, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 18, 2021 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (8-0) C. ACOSTA, E. RAY – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: A petition of 1.08% has been filed by the adjacent property owners in opposition to this rezoning request. Petition materials and comment response forms are located at the back of the Staff report. B21 of 30 C14-2021-0056 Page 2 The Applicant wishes to discuss the Staff recommendation. The Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association meet with the Applicant on Friday, May 21, 2021. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area fronts on Matthews Lane, contains two single family residences and a couple of outbuildings, and is zoned single family residence – standard lot (SF-2). There is a church and duplex residential across Matthews Lane to the north (SF-6-CO; SF-3), a convenience storage facility and single family residences to the east (SF-2), convenience storage to the south (DR, served by an unpaved driveway that parallels the railroad tracks), and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and duplex residential fronting Matthews Lane to the west (MF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant’s request is to rezone the property to the multi-family residence – medium density (MF-3) district so that it may be developed with up to 12 residences and is contemplating a site layout that includes detached, stand-alone units. The Applicant reports that the site has several protected trees, of which three are Heritage size (24 inches or greater). Photos of the site and the adjacent land uses are provided at the back of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0146 (11705 Research Blvd Zoning) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LI-CO TO: LI The applicant is requesting a rezoning to remove the conditional overlay that requires the following on the property: 1) Building height is limited to a maximum of 40 feet. 2) The following uses are prohibited: Scrap and Salvage Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Resource Extraction Basic Industry Convenience Storage Automotive Repair Automotive Washing Hotel-Motel Vehicle Storage 3) The following uses shall be prohibited on approximately 1.67 acres on the rear portion of the property for a depth of 150 feet: General Warehousing and Distribution Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Kennels 4) Development on the property shall be subject to the conditions of the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Watson, Hall and Machemekl Transportation Engineering Consultants, Inc. dated February 1989. 5) No building permit for construction on the property shall be issued unless at the time an application for a building permit is submitted all city requirements have been met and one of the following has occurred: i. a site plan for development of the property or any portion of the property has been approved and released by the City of Austin or construction contracts have been awarded for roadway improvements along U.S. Highway 183 between the Williamson County Line and Balcones Drive. ii. ADDRESS: 11705 Research Boulevard Service Road Northbound SITE AREA: 5.580 acres (243,065 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3M Company AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will maintain the following conditions from the current zoning ordinance for this property (Ordinance No. 900118-B): B-1 1) The following uses are prohibited on the Property: Scrap and Salvage Resource Extraction Basic Industry Vehicle Storage portion of the property for a depth of 150 feet: General Warehousing and Distribution Equipment Sales Equipment Repair Services Kennels 2) The following uses shall be prohibited on approximately 1.67 acres on the rear ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 20, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 4, 2021, by consent (9-0, J. Kiolbassa – absent); H. Smith- 1st, D. King – 2nd. May 4, 2021: Approved neighborhood's request for a postponement to June 1, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 1, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0060 – Albert Road Rezone ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 7401 and 7407 Albert Road SITE AREA: 3 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Linda Fontaine and Stuart Bailey AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) DISTRICT: 5 TO: SF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 1, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled for July 29, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of an unplatted tract (7401 Albert Road) and a platted lot (7407 Albert Road), is located approximately mid-block and zoned development reserve (DR) district. There is one single family residence located at each address. Albert Road contains single family residences and accessory residences on large lots and tracts zoned DR upon annexation in the mid-1980s. There are similar sized large tracts to the north (DR; SF- 1), south and west (DR), and the Elmwood Estates single family residential subdivision is to the east (SF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit) and B (Subdivision Plat). The Applicant has requested family residence (SF-3) district zoning in order to build two accessory dwelling units on the property, one at each address. 1 of 12B-3 C14-2021-0060 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. 2. The requested SF-3 zoning would allow for four residences on the two tracts. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request because the tract meets the intent of the SF-3 district as it fronts on a local residential street and is located within an existing single family residential neighborhood. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2019-0059 – SH 71 and FM 973 ZONING FROM: I-SF-2; GR-CO ADDRESS: 3201, 3203, 3205, 3207, 3209, and 3211 East SH 71 Service Road Westbound; 3214 Bessie Avenue, 3174 and 3176 Eva Street SITE AREA: 1.573 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stripes LLC (Billy Arnette) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) TO: GR-CO CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay does the following: 1) establishes the following uses as conditional: alternative financial services, community recreation (private), community recreation (public), convalescent services, and hospital services (limited); medical offices (exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor area); 2) establishes the following uses as subject to LDC 25-2-587(D) (Requirements for Certain Uses in the Neighborhood Commercial (LR) District): general retail sales (general), personal improvement services, and restaurant (general); and 3) prohibits the following uses: automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bond services, business or trade school, business support services, commercial off-street parking, communications services, drop-off recycling collection facility, exterminating services, food preparation, funeral services, hotel-motel, indoor entertainment, indoor sports and recreation, outdoor entertainment, outdoor sports and recreation, research services, and theater. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis memo, dated April 14, 2021, as provided in Attachment A. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 1, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled for July 29, 2021: 1 of 18 C14-2019-0059 Page 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject zoning and rezoning area consists of lots and portions of platted lots, is located at the northeast corner of the East SH 71 westbound frontage road and FM 973 Road. The property has access to SH 71 as well as Eva Street on its north side and Bessie Street on its east side. Alice Avenue is an unbuilt right-of-way that borders the property’s west side. The west side of the property is zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) through a 2001 case and the remainder is zoned interim – single family residence (I-SF-2) assigned upon annexation in September 2001. There are manufactured homes, a church …
