Hotel Occupancy Tax – Forecast Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department April 27, 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 Live Music Fund Live Music Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements Music and Entertainment Division Total Program Requirements Total Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter Ending Balance Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. 0 1,749,569 2,469,405 2,822,483 11,116 11,116 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 1,738,453 1,738,453 1,112,914 1,112,914 2,225,829 2,225,829 1,558,080 1,558,080 1,749,569 1,122,914 2,230,829 1,568,080 50,000 50,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 50,000 3,000,000 1,050,000 0 0 0 1,749,569 (769,171) (769,171) 5,000 1,749,569 2,822,483 1,700,234 3,340,563 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 Historic Preservation Fund Historic Preservation Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 4,458,142 6,258,387 7,724,919 7,096,358 (2,330,106) 148,839 148,839 120,885 120,885 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 12,639,480 0 9,003,228 1,749,761 4,590,047 1,310,687 7,790,403 2,225,829 12,639,480 10,752,989 5,900,734 10,016,232 6,871,962 1,963,418 8,835,380 12,788,319 10,873,874 5,900,734 10,076,232 8,895,380 2,661,023 2,661,023 3,532,342 3,532,342 13,305,759 13,429,216 13,305,759 13,429,216 4,145,352 4,145,352 7,848,715 5,000,000 2,150,000 2,150,000 500,000 0 500,000 375,000 500,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Library CIP EDD CIP Other Funds Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements Heritage Tourism Total Program Requirements Transfers Out Trf to PARD CIP Fund Trf to Library CIP Fund TRF TO ECON GROWTH_DEV(D5507) Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Total Transfers Out 8,348,715 5,875,000 2,650,000 2,650,000 Total Requirements 11,009,738 9,407,342 15,955,759 16,079,216 4,145,352 Ending Balance 6,258,387 7,724,919 (2,330,106) 1,093,374 2,419,922 1,778,580 1,466,531 (10,055,025) (6,002,984) 4,750,028 21,665 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 …
Cultural Trust Update Joint Arts and Music Commission Update: April 27, 2021 Council investigated the creation of an EDC since 2014 A series of resolutions identified the need to first investigate and then create a real estate focused entity that could assist with inclusive growth outcomes and the preservation of existing cultural spaces as well as the development of new affordable spaces. § 20141211-122: Directed the CM to explore the feasibility of an EDC § 20160303-019: Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus § Included the coordination of the preservation and creation of affordable cultural and music space by a specialty entity that could also negotiate in public/private projects and be integrated into public projects. § 20170216-040: Directing the CM to bring forward proposals for the EDC § 20180215-082: Use an EDC to create a Cultural Trust § Directed using the Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) as a guide for broad inclusion § Cultural Trust to be integrated into an EDC § Investigation of code revisions, retail incentives and other real estate mechanisms to assist as needed § 20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the EDC (see next slide) Austin EDC Overview | 2 In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Create EDC ”to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”…. § City Council directs the City Manager to initiate the necessary processes to authorize the Creation of an economic development entity, identify potential funding sources, solicit stakeholder feedback on the entity’s governance and operational structure, and, if necessary, contract with a subject matter expert to develop an implementation plan. § City Council directs the City Manager to structure the entity broadly enough to manage a range of projects, which could include affordable housing development, public-private Partnerships with private-led development such as the South Central Waterfront that could provide community benefits, and shall include a Cultural Trust to support acquisition and preservation of creative space. § City Council directs the City Manager to bring forward a recommendation for funding needs to implement this direction for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2020 budget deliberations. Austin EDC Overview | 3 Subsequent Council legislation during the formation process A series of resolutions further clarified Council’s direction as to the nature and purpose of the AEDC. § 20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the AEDC, …
PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMENDATION 20210427-B1 SECONDED BY: Board Members Sarah Faust & Kimberly Taylor Date: April 27, 2021 Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget MOTION BY: Chair Dawn Lewis RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Forecast and Department Budget Overview at its meeting on March 23, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board did not make a recommendation on the Budget Forecast at its March 23, 2020 meeting in order to give the Financial Committee time to consider the Budget Forecast and other information requested of the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Financial Committee has now provided its recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal of activating and enhancing urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal to align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal of ensuring the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal to expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that the loss of Parks and Recreation Department fee revenue in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic was extremely significant yet the need for PARD facilities and programming is expected to be greater than ever moving into the 2021-2022 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, in recent months the Parks and Recreation Department has seen increased pressure on its park system through off-leash dog violations, inappropriate behavior in greenbelts, increased illegal parking, increased notifications related to encampments within parkland, increased notification of motorized vehicles on trails and increased concerns about alcohol in parks; and FISCAL YEAR 2022 UNDER RESOURCED NEEDS 1. Increase summer camp attendance capacity - $1.2M The Parks & Recreation Department’s Out of School Time youth programming at city recreation centers provides academic, social, and physical benefits to our city’s youth in a safe and supportive environment. The Out of School Time program is experiencing increasing demand, particularly …
Story: What did you hear from the community? Several disparities around testing and vaccination towards the Latino Community. Several complaints and conversations have been hosted by our commission, the Austin Latino Coalition, GAVA, Community Resilience Trust, to name a few around health disparities affecting the Latino community. There continues to be a huge digital divide issue for Latinos to register to get a vaccine. Problem: What is the problem you identify? APH needs more staffing support and there needs to be more inclusive practices to better ensure easier access to vaccination. Current Funding: APH, Biden Administration funding, CARES Act $330 Million to Invest in Community Health Workers. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/25/f act-sheet-biden- administration-announces-historic-10-billion-investment-to-expand-access-to-covid-19-vaccines-and- build-vaccine-conf idence-in-hardest-hit-and-highest-risk-communities/ Deadline 5/3/202 https://www.cdcfoundation.org/CBO-VaccineConf idence-RFP?inline How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Considering all of the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve for this problem? Implement more walk up vaccination sites where an appointment is not necessary nor a car is necessary to receive a vaccine. Similar to: Walk-up First dose COVID-19 vaccine- DELCO Center https://www.f acebook.com/events/218392352961897 & Walk In First dose COVID-19 Vaccine- Mexican Consulate https://www.f acebook.com/photo?fbid=1147117225763797&set=a.107495663059297 Implement a community health worker framework and invest a budget into hiring and developing a community health worker framework. The city needs to allocate budget to invest in community based organizations that can help address vaccination issues - outsource RFP contracts to vendors who have the trust of the community to help increase vaccination rates and help tackle vaccine misinformation. Increase the access points for walk up vaccinations. Ensure it is easy for people to access through CapMetro and transportation. Equitable access points in the eastern crescent. Provide more assistance to enrollment - calling the hotline. Ensure Language Access during telephone call and on information that’s distributed. Ensure diversity of vendors and staff providing vaccination assistance. Story: What did you hear from the community? The Latino community has experienced hardship due to COVID. Several businesses have been impacted, nonprofits that help directly impacted Austinites have seen their demand increase, and there has been an economic impact where people are needing more financial assistance in rent support, direct cash aid, and assistance with bills and emergency expenses. There are also several issues around accessing vaccines and selecting vendors that can meet the needs of a diverse constituent base. Food access is also a large issue during COVID. …
JOINT ARTS AND AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Arts and Music Commissions convened jointly on April 27, 2021 via videoconference. April 27, 2021 MUSIC COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 3:03pm 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. Commissioner Rosenthal joins at 3:05pm. Pramod Patil speaks in support of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) musicians and greater visibility in community. Lara Price speaks in support of showcasing the diverse and rich contribution of AAPI artists to Austin music. David Goujon, Chair of Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), speaks in support of music hub being created at MACC, Carver, and Asian American Center. Oliver Rajamani speaks in support of increased and continued assistance for Asian American artists. Kevin Chin speaks on Austin Creatives of Greater Austin (ACGA) and in support of music hub where AAPI music community can be represented. Sonya Jevette speaks in support of reinvesting in Doris Miller Auditorium/Rosewood Park as a music hub to serve east Austin community. Christopher Limon speaks on 2a and 2b, in support of equity for Austin’s Latino community. Scott Strickland speaks in support of Creative Space Bond project with focus on Rosewood Park and Doris Miller Auditorium. 1. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Arts Commission Chair Welcome b. Music Commission Chair Welcome 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Update - David Colligan, Acting Chief Operations Officer, AEDC b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director of the Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager and Erica Shamaly, Music and Entertainment Division Manager 1 JOINT ARTS AND AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES i. Current Year ii. Review Process update 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Items April 27, 2021 i. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). No action taken. ii. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update. No action taken. iii. Cultural Funding Review Process Update. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT 4:59pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
Hotel Occupancy Tax – Forecast Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department April 27, 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 Live Music Fund 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 2021-22Proposed01,749,5692,469,405 2,822,483 10,00010,000 1,558,0801,558,0801,568,080 1,050,0001,050,0001,050,000 5,000 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter 3,340,563 Live Music Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21ActualActualEstimatedAmendedRevenue Interest011,11610,0005,000Total Revenue011,11610,0005,000Transfers In Convention Center01,738,4531,112,9142,225,829Total Transfers In01,738,4531,112,9142,225,829Total Available Funds0 1,749,569 1,122,914 2,230,829 Program Requirements Music and Entertainment Division0050,0003,000,000Total Program Requirements0050,0003,000,000Total Requirements0 0 50,000 3,000,000 1,700,234 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements0 1,749,569 (769,171)(769,171)Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding.Ending Balance0 1,749,569 2,822,483 Historic Preservation Fund 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 2021-22Proposed4,458,1426,258,3877,724,9197,096,358(2,330,106) 60,00060,000 Library CIPEDD CIP 6,871,9621,963,4188,835,3808,895,380 4,145,3524,145,352 00004,145,352 4,750,028 2,419,922 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding.21,665 Ending Balance6,258,387 7,724,919 (2,330,106)1,093,374 Total Requirements11,009,738 9,407,342 15,955,759 16,079,216 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements1,778,580 1,466,531 (10,055,025)(6,002,984)TRF TO ECON GROWTH_DEV(D5507)0375,00000Total Transfers Out8,348,7155,875,0002,650,0002,650,000Trf to PARD CIP Fund7,848,7155,000,0002,150,0002,150,000Trf to Library CIP Fund500,000500,000500,000500,000Total Program Requirements2,661,0233,532,34213,305,75913,429,216Transfers Out Program Requirements Heritage Tourism2,661,0233,532,34213,305,75913,429,216Total Transfers In12,639,48010,752,9895,900,73410,016,232Total Available Funds12,788,319 10,873,874 5,900,734 10,076,232 Other Funds12,639,4809,003,2284,590,0477,790,403Convention Center01,749,7611,310,6872,225,829Total Revenue148,839120,88560,00060,000Transfers In Revenue Interest148,839120,88560,00060,000Historic Preservation Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21ActualActualEstimatedAmended Cultural Arts Fund 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 2021-22Proposed3,215,4222,923,145(695,565)(1,081,241)(4,034,625) 6,00006,000 5,453,2825,453,2825,459,282 1,080,0001,080,0001,080,000 30,000 344,657 Cultural Arts Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21ActualActualEstimatedAmendedRevenue Interest70,15242,7706,00030,000Other Revenue09,51400Total Revenue70,15252,2846,00030,0009,003,2283,895,2027,790,403Transfers In Other Funds12,639,4803,895,202 7,820,403 Total Transfers In12,639,4809,003,2283,895,2027,790,403Total Available Funds12,709,631 9,055,512 7,234,2627,234,262Program Requirements Cultural Arts and Contracts13,001,90812,674,222(4,034,625)586,141 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements(292,277)(3,618,710)586,141 586,141 7,234,262 7,234,262 Total Program Requirements13,001,90812,674,2227,234,2627,234,262Ending Balance2,923,145 (695,565)Total Requirements13,001,908 12,674,222 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 Proposed COVID-19 Spending Framework-2021 – March 23rd American Rescue Plan Cultural Arts Fund …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, April 27, 2021 – 6:00pm MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust, Francoise Luca, Kate Mason-Murphy, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Romteen Farasat and Fred Morgan. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Carre Adams, Christine Chute Canul, Megan Eckard, Laura Esparza, Gregory Montes, Vanorda Richardson and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Sparks – Hancock Conservancy and support for turning the golf course into park/green space. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of March 23, 2021 were approved on Board Member Rinaldi motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on an 9-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Morgan absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Chair Lewis made a motion to recommend approval of the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget as presented in its Budget Forecast; and the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that City Council make the additional allocations on the attached “FISCAL YEAR 2022 UNDER RESOURCED NEEDS” to the Parks and Recreation Department as these are priority items needed to address changes in city services, for parks programming, and pressures on the parks system which are not addressed under the current definitions provided in the budget process; Board Members Faust and Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Morgan absent. Page 1 of 3 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council for the negotiation and execution of a partnership agreement with Pease Park Conservancy for the operations, maintenance and programming for Kingsbury Commons within Pease District Park. Board Member Luca made a motion to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of a partnership agreement with Pease Park Conservancy for the operations, maintenance and programming for Kingsbury Commons within Pease District Park; Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, April 26, 2021 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 04/26/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/23/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 26, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Special Called Buisness Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Monday, Abril 26, 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 (04/23/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little x ab x x x Trey McWhorter Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 PM AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 25, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Valenzuela seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation on the Translating Community History project. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/current-projects Presentation by Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department. A. A. B. Presentation on recently completed historic resource surveys: Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (2020) Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park (2021) http://www.austintexas.gov/page/historic-survey Presentation by Andrew Rice, Housing & Planning Department. 1 C. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to seek a recommendation to City Council for the Parks and Recreation Department’s preferred design scenario for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project. Presentation by Kevin Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department, and Jonathan Pearson, Studio8 Architects. MOTION: Recommend endorsement of either Option 1A or Option 1B on the basis of preservation of the historic PARD Headquarters building on a motion by Vice Chair Heimsath. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. No cases. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. C14H-2009-0021 – 2406 Harris Blvd. – Discussion Jackson-Novy Kelly-Hoey House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace, landscape modifications; remove an attic vent opening on the front of the house Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Provide evidence of historic nature of proposed changes and consider another location for the proposed pool; concerns regarding the appropriateness of a pool in the front yard. Staff Recommendation: Approve the …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for April 26, 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, April 25, 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) 974-1264 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 • Briefings 2.A. 6416 N. Lamar Blvd. – Former Threadgill’s No. 1 Historic zoning applications A.1. 5312 Shoal Creek Blvd. – Kohn House Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. B.2. 5312 Shoal Creek Blvd. – Kohn House – Construct an addition 907-09-11 Congress Avenue – Grandberry Building and Mitchell-Robertson Building, Congress Avenue National Register District – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building facades (postponed March 22, 2021) 1501 Northwood Road – Voss House – Construct a rear addition B.3. 1 B.4. B.5. B.6. B.7. C.2. C.3. C.4. C.5. C.6. C.7. C.8. C.9. 1419 Newning Ave. – Dumble-Boatright House – Screen an existing porch and install skylights 612 Highland Ave. – Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District – Construct a …
Versión en español a continuación. Library Commission Meeting MONDAY, April 26, 2021, 3-4:30 PM Library Commission meeting to be held April 26, 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 Sunday, April 25 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 26, 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, Sunday, April 25. 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 Monday, April 26, 2021, 3-4:30 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 Sunday, April 25 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 ). • …
#CarverMuseumATX THE GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL & GENEALOGY CENTER Facility Expansion Plan Library Commission - April 26, 2021 / 3:00 pm 1 PLANNING PROCESS We are here Initiation Planning Conception Adoption Implementation 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Assessment Small Group Discussions Preliminary Planning Concepts Draft Planning Report Community Meetings Boards, Commissions & City Council Presentations Final Facility Expansion Plan Submission 2 Community Meeting # 1 - 08/8/20March - July 2020May 2021 / TBDCommunity Meeting # 2 - 10/3/20Community Meeting # 3 - 11/21/20 A VIRTUAL ADVENTURE...! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INPUT Community Meetings: x 3 Small Group Discussions: 8 Groups 77 Participants • Performing Artists • Carver Task Force • Civic Leaders • Visual Artists • COA African American Employees • Carver Museum Staff • Carver Ambassadors • African American Resource Advisory Commission Technical Advisory Group Meetings: x 3 3 A Critical Piece of the African American Community in Austin Texas Capitol 1 2 t h S t r e e t Carver Site 8 C h i c o n S t r e e t . 2 9 10 I-35 11th Street 4 3 5 R o s e w o o d Av e . Rosewood Courts Eastside ECHS 7 1 6 1. Texas State Cemetery 2. Rosewood Neighborhood Park 3. Charles E. Urdy Plaza 4. Historic Victory Grill 5. Six Square 6. Huston-Tillotson University 7. Oakwood Cemetery 8. James L.Farmer Jr. Home 9. Dedrick Hamilton House 10. African-American Cultural Heritage Facility 4 GOALS & PRINCIPLES 1. Recognize, respect and reflect the community’s history, culture and heritage. 2. As the heart of Black art and culture in Austin, the plan should advance the vision and mission of the Carver 3. Establish stronger outdoor amenities that connect with Museum. nature. 4. Strengthen the diverse and inter-generational experiences in and around the facility, while meeting present and future needs of the community and staff. 5. Create flexible spaces that could be used by everyone in the community. 5 KEY PLANNING THEMES Explores the multiplicity of meanings and relationship of the community with the Carver Looks at one’s perception and experience of the building and the complex as a whole –includes branding, wayfinding & accessibility Idea of the Carver Experience Program Indoor Spaces Elaborates upon the programs and events organized by the Carver and their spatial requirements Understanding the design and utilization of existing indoor spaces Understanding the relationship …
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget The Proposed Operating Budget of the Austin Public Library (APL) includes an increase of $1,321,890 or 2.25%. The Materials budget, including books and subscriptions, requested increase 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 Proposed $60,190,266 $525,806 450.55 $6,102,586 Proposed Operating Budget Highlights CITY-WIDE Personnel Requirements FTEs Wage increase of 2% for eligible employees, $ 543,556 .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 Security Guards 26 pay periods including fringe Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) ($1,011,798) $ 228,339 $ 132,770 $ 617,484 $ 3,365 $ 286,911 5.00 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth $ 206,368 IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts $ 301,100 Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $505,559 in expenditures and $1,251,147 in revenues. This includes the Central Library gift shop, facility rentals, parking garage fees, café rental, and a contingency for facilities maintenance. Capital Improvement Program Funds APL continues work on renovations and repairs at various branches and locations across the city with planned spending of 2018 Bonds, 2012 Bonds, Historic Preservation Funds, and Deferred Maintenance Funds. Historic Preservation Fund The Operating Budget in the Historic Preservation Fund (1160) for Austin Public Library is $33,000. This annual funding began in FY 2020 to provide Digital Services for Austin History Center (AHC) Historic Collections. It is anticipated to continue through FY 2023. Questions? Email us at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.gov 3/10/2021
Design Commission April 26, 2021 Design Commission to be held April 26, 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 (April 25th 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 (Abril 26, 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 (Abril 25th 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, March 22, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx MEETING MINUTES X X X Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) X X Melissa Hanao-Robledo – Vice-Chair (District 5) X X X 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 a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin EMS Station 7, addressed at 8989 Research Blvd, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin: Owen Harrod MWM Design Group. • Owen Harrod MWM Design Group presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • Commissioner A. Coleman made a motion that the City of Austin consider the Design Commission’s recommendation for alternative fencing (Ameristar, Design Master, or equivalent product) to eliminate the razor wire and where possible, add a shrub line or some sort of green landscaping onsite. Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. Page 1 of 3 • The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin EMS Station 10, addressed at 5228 Duval Road, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Owen Harrod MWM Design Group. • Owen Harrod MWM Design Group presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion that the City of Austin consider the Design Commission’s recommendations to install a Monument Sign closer to the street for increased visibility and for additional landscape elements near the parking spaces both at the North and South ends of the property. Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of February 22nd Meeting Minutes. • Commissioner A. Coleman requested that the February 22nd minutes reflect that although Commissioner E. Taniguchi recused himself from Item 1.b, Commissioner E. Taniguchi engaged in a brief dialogue during that item. • Commissioner …
$10/SF of Bonus Area $5/SF of Bonus Area $5/SF of Bonus Area $3/SF of Bonus Area September 11, 2018 City of Austin Design Commission David Carroll, Design Commission Chair Recommendations regarding adjusting the Downtown Density Bonus Program Fee Table Date: To: From: Subject: Per LDC §25-2-586, the Downtown Density Bonus Program outlines the Development Bonus Fee schedule that an applicant pays to the City per square foot of bonus area requested. These fees are then distributed by NHCD to help build affordable housing projects in Austin. The Development Bonus Fees, however, are not the equal across all downtown. The current fees for Residential projects are: Core/ Waterfront District: Lower Shoal Creek District: Rainey Street District: All other Districts: Due to many factors including Austin’s booming economy, the redevelopment of the Seaholm power plant, and the revitalization of Austin’s urban creeks, we have seen large growth in the Lower Shoal Creek, Rainey Street, and Waller Creek Districts in particular. It is now apparent that the incentive of lower Development Bonus Fees in these Districts is no longer necessary and they should be reevaluated. This task had been identified and written into CodeNEXT, but now that the effort has stalled the City is continuing to lose money every day in these Districts. The Design Commission recommends that the Development Bonus Fees in the Lower Shoal Creek, Rainey Street, and Waller Creek Districts be adjusted to match the current Core / Waterfront District fee of $10/SF of Bonus Area. This is an easy fix to an outdated system until the entire program can be reevaluated and will result in many more dollars allocated to affordable housing in Austin. Thank you, David Carroll, AIA Chair Design Commission
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: November 04, 2019 Re: Land Development Code amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, In Austin, high-rise projects that comply with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) can be awarded more than three-times the floor area than the base zoning allows in exchange for what today are considered modest design improvements. The Design Commission is a strong advocate for downtown density, but we also find that the DDBP is dated and does not create public benefits comparable to the entitlements that these projects receive. We are specifically concerned that the DDBP is not well aligned with more recently adopted policy goals including: mobility1, pedestrian safety2, climate and sustainability3, livability and affordability4. For example, a developer may approach the Design Commission with entitlements for an eight-story commercial building, and if compliant with the DDBP, walk away with the ability to construct 24 stories of hotel space (hundreds of units), and 8 stories of parking (thousands of additional parking spaces), in exchange for modest street level improvements5, and perhaps somewhat more energy efficient building design6. The Downtown Density Bonus Program’s gatekeeper requirements do not account for: • Design for ride share queuing and associated pedestrian safety • Public access to structured parking garages or parking demand management systems • Parking structures designed for future re-use as livable space • Downtown mobility planning, i.e. support for alternative mobility options through funding, and discouragement of parking structures, especially if not designed to support transit system. To this end, the Design Commission respectfully requests that Council consider a resolution directing the City Manager to assign multi-departmental staff7 to assist the Commission in drafting proposed code amendments to better align the DDBP with the city’s adopted goals. Input from public stakeholders will play an important role in this process as well to ensure the DDBP remains functional and attractive to developers. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the process to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program should include an examination of the following recommendations: 1 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2 Vision Zero 3 Austin Community Climate Plan 4 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 5 City of Austin Great Streets Program. 6 Two-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program. 7 Austin Transportation Department, Office of Sustainability, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development with Capital Metro partnership. 1/2 FUNCTIONALITY • If a DDBP applicant receives a …
#CarverMuseumATX THE GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL & GENEALOGY CENTER Facility Expansion Plan Design Commission - April 26, 2021 / 5:30 pm 1 PLANNING PROCESS We are here Initiation Planning Conception Adoption Implementation 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Assessment Small Group Discussions Preliminary Planning Concepts Draft Planning Report Community Meetings Boards, Commissions & City Council Presentations Final Facility Expansion Plan Submission 2 Community Meeting # 1 - 08/8/20March - July 2020May 2021 / TBDCommunity Meeting # 2 - 10/3/20Community Meeting # 3 - 11/21/20 A VIRTUAL ADVENTURE...! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INPUT Community Meetings: x 3 Small Group Discussions: 8 Groups 77 Participants • Performing Artists • Carver Task Force • Civic Leaders • Visual Artists • COA African American Employees • Carver Museum Staff • Carver Ambassadors • African American Resource Advisory Commission Technical Advisory Group Meetings: x 3 3 A Critical Piece of the African American Community in Austin Texas Capitol 1 2 t h S t r e e t Carver Site 8 C h i c o n S t r e e t . 2 9 10 I-35 11th Street 4 3 5 R o s e w o o d Av e . Rosewood Courts Eastside ECHS 7 1 6 1. Texas State Cemetery 2. Rosewood Neighborhood Park 3. Charles E. Urdy Plaza 4. Historic Victory Grill 5. Six Square 6. Huston-Tillotson University 7. Oakwood Cemetery 8. James L.Farmer Jr. Home 9. Dedrick Hamilton House 10. African-American Cultural Heritage Facility 4 GOALS & PRINCIPLES 1. Recognize, respect and reflect the community’s history, culture and heritage. 2. As the heart of Black art and culture in Austin, the plan should advance the vision and mission of the Carver 3. Establish stronger outdoor amenities that connect with Museum. nature. 4. Strengthen the diverse and inter-generational experiences in and around the facility, while meeting present and future needs of the community and staff. 5. Create flexible spaces that could be used by everyone in the community. 5 KEY PLANNING THEMES Explores the multiplicity of meanings and relationship of the community with the Carver Looks at one’s perception and experience of the building and the complex as a whole –includes branding, wayfinding & accessibility Idea of the Carver Experience Program Indoor Spaces Elaborates upon the programs and events organized by the Carver and their spatial requirements Understanding the design and utilization of existing indoor spaces Understanding the relationship …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
