Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider Approval of November 19 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. SAFE – human trafficking and domestic abuse b. Workers Defense Project – protecting labor workers and local issues affecting the protection of workers c. Cathy McHorse, Vice President, Success by 6 – early childhood development Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page 5. STAFF BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. None. 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Vice-Chair Erazo, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) b. Health work group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioners Solis and Afifi) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Erazo, Commissioners Solis, Zuniga, and Flay) f. Representatives to MACC board and business (Vice-Chair Erazo) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 budget community engagement on January 25 b. Discussion and possible action regarding AISD school closures and Human Rights Commission Recommendation 20191125-003b c. Discussion and possible action regarding workers safety for land development code and local projects d. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed recommendation on equity impact analysis of the land development code 8. FUTURE AGENDA …
Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Reception for the Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association Staff & Board Members December 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St. Sharon Herfurth 512-974-7420
LIBRARY COMMISSION December 16, 2019 – 6:30 PM Central Library 710 W Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General 1. Approval of Minutes from the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Briefing: Recycled Reads Bookstore Marketing Plan, Lindsay Pease, Marketing Manager Briefing: Revenue Generation, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on Youth Participation on the Library Commission 4. New Business a. none 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities. 6. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 7. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
December 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report _____________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 17 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 20 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 22 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 24 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 24 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 24 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 24 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 25 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 25 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 25 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 26 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 26 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 26 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 26 3 HIGHLIGHTS Holiday Sparkle Come celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library! Austin Symphony’s Holiday Brass Quintet. Holiday classics in celebration of the season. Monday, December 16, 7-8 PM. Central Library Demonstration Area. Conspirare Holiday Big Sing. Lift your voice and sing at this Grammy award winning vocal ensemble’s Big Sing, where the audience is the choir! Craig Hella Johnson leads the audience through vocal warm-ups and songs of the season. Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM. Central Library Special Event Center. The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Literature Live! Production. Austin’s own puppet troupe performs this classic. A cold, lonely winter seems the fate of a poor shoemaker and his wife until the magic of the season intervenes. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Wednesday, December 18, 3:30 PM. Twin Oaks Branch. Happy Holiday Movie: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, 1964. The Martians kidnap Santa Claus because there is nobody on Mars to give their children presents. Thursday, December 19, 6:30 PM. Carver Branch. Starry Night Star Gazing Fun! All ages welcome at this special Austin Astronomical Society program for a night of stargazing and hot cocoa. Learn the science of stargazing from society members and use their telescopes to marvel at the night sky! Thursday, December 19, 6:30-8:30 PM. Manchaca Road Branch. Holiday Craft-a-palooza Windsor Park Edition. We will be creating lanterns with metal lanterns and fabric. All supplies provided. Saturday, December 21, 1:30-3:30 PM. Windsor Park Branch. Carol Karaoke & Cocoa Sing-A-Long: Enjoy some holiday cheer! Sunday, December 22, 2-5 PM. Recycled Reads Bookstore. Recycled Reads Bookstore will help put you in the holiday spirit at their Carol Karaoke & Cocoa Sing-A-Long, Sunday December 22, 2-5 …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 November, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 18 November, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar and Patricia Dabbert Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; and Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Service Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about youth participation on the Library Commission. 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting: Carlos León spoke. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following amendments on Commission Member Ramos’ motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dabbert absent. The amendments were to add an accent to Carlos León’s name and to add that Carlos León spoke on Agenda item 2 -Introductions and Welcome and Agenda item 8 - Future Agenda Items. 2. Welcome and Introduction of Howson Branch Manager Kathleen Kanarski Kathleen Kanarski gave an overview of branch programs and collections. 3. Briefing: Collection Development at Austin Public Library, Frank Giammarino, Manager Frank Giammarino talked about print and electronic Library collections, and the Library’s new publishing platform for local authors. Briefing: Library Foundation Update, Cecily Sailer Cecily Sailer gave the update. 4. Old Business: Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 November, 2019 a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020. Meetings will be held at Central once a quarter and at branches for the remaining months. 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on recommendation supporting Austin Public Library efforts to aid in promoting the 2020 Census The recommendation was approved on Commission Member Smyer’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dabbert absent. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for November 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities: A question was asked about the status of the …
FY 2019‐20 Financial Report ‐ RevenuesComprehensive ‐ General Fund & Special Revenue FundsRevenues, by Fund & SourceFY18FY19FY20Actual%Actual%Budget%General Fund ‐ 1000Library fines562,580$ 76%428,028$ 78%442,340$ 80%Nonresident Library Card Fee135,991 18%84,508 15%97,650 18%Photocopies16,356 2%16,888 3%17,155 3%Miscellaneous revenue24,577 3%22,175 4%20,113 4%Cash over/short4 0%258 0%‐ 0%739,508$ 100%551,857$ 100%577,258$ 105%Austin History Center ‐ 7450Contributions‐other15,075$ 100%15,489$ 100%24,500$ 100%Friends of APL ‐ 7695Sale of promotional items192,490$ 59%289,940$ 69%314,250$ 72%Contributions‐other134,011 41%129,204 31%122,000 28%326,501$ 100%419,144$ 100%436,250$ 100%Special Library Fund ‐ 7240Parking revenue400,092$ 43%556,461$ 38%520,000$ 48%Facility rental238,418 26%367,343 25%250,000 23%Building rental89,666 10%271,367 18%260,580 24%Contributions‐other199,200 21%284,911 19%55,140 5%927,376$ 100%1,480,081$ 100%1,085,720$ 100%Trustee‐Ellis Library Fund ‐ 7430Interest Income142$ 100%201$ 100%‐$ 100%Revenues ‐ Grand Total2,008,603$ 2,466,772$ 2,123,728$ Special Revenue Fund DefinitionsAustin History Center ‐ contributions to be used for the Austin‐Travis County CollectionFriends of APL ‐ Recycled Reads book store & Central Library gift shopSpecial Library ‐ parking fees, facility rentals, leased space rent, donationsTrustee‐Ellis ‐ permanent fund of $9,000, estate donation for mental health booksFY21 Projection ‐ New Revenue ‐ Passport ServicesLocation:Central LibraryHours/Week:20Fees:Execution Fee$35Notary Fee$6Photo Fee$6FY21 Projected Revenue:84,400$ A new program, Passport Services, will be implemented by the end of FY20 and the increase in revenues is projected as follows:Projection is based on processing two (2) applications per hour, 50 weeks per year, and 60% of applications purchasing photos.(GiftShop)(RecycledReads)Questions? Email APL Financial Services at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.govPage 1 of 112/10/2019, 6:10 PM
Recycled Reads Marketing Snapshot 2019 Brand Awareness: Central Texas’ NPR affiliate brings in 250,000+ listeners each week; listeners are consistent supporters of the library, arts, & sustainability 2.5 weeks of KUT underwriting in late September through mid-October: “Support comes from Austin Public Library’s Recycled Reads Bookstore, diverting over 3,000 tons of material from the landfill since 2009. More info at library.austintexas.gov.” “Support comes from Recycled Reads, Austin Public Library’s used bookstore, celebrating 10 years in the community. Recycled Reads offers sustainability classes, events and other programs throughout the year. Full listing at: library.austintexas.gov” “Support comes from Austin Public Library’s Recycled Reads Bookstore. Inviting all to their 10th anniversary celebration! Live music, sustainability topics, crafts and more. Thursday, October 10th 5 til 8 PM at Recycled Reads. More at library.austintexas.gov.” 10th Anniversary Celebration: October 2019 The 10th anniversary celebration was featured on the Library’s homepage, all social media channels, and on KUT radio throughout September/October. Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration In August, the entire library system celebrated the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a series of events and programming. Mindy Reed served as spokesperson on both FOX 7 and as live co-host on KOOP Radio during the Electric Lady Bird Tribute concert. Recycled Reads hosted a Woodstock event on Sunday, the final day of APL’s Woodstock 3-day tribute. Recycled Reads Website Traffic: 32% increase in page views over past 3 years 2017: 19,706 page views 2018: 23, 933 page views 2019: 26,052 page views Social Media Page Followers: Facebook: 4,179 Twitter: 1,623 Instagram: 1,077 2020 Marketing Objectives: • Align Recycled Reads marketing with primary APL marketing plan in order to cross promote events, programs and resources across channels. This started in 2019 with thematic programming across all locations, mentions of Recycled Reads in main APL newsletter, etc. The goal is to build Recycled Reads awareness first within Library cardholders, social media followers and newsletter subscribers, then to a broader community. • Update Recycled Reads website landing page. • Weave broader sustainability messaging throughout Recycled Reads’ messaging. i.e., general trends, City of Austin statistics, etc. • Highlight Recycled Reads’ volunteer stories. • Strengthen social media presence by centralizing & scheduling content by new Social Media Strategist. Goals are to adhere to City’s social media policy, APL’s social media policy, and Terms of Service set by Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. • Any paid advertising & paid social media to align with overall marketing plan …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Beau Frail (District 6) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Katie Holloran (District 7) Samuel Franco (District 3) Aan Coleman (District 8) Josue Meiners (District 4) Bart Whatley (District 9) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Ben Luckens (District 10) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The 90 Rainey project, addressed at 90 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Carson Nelson, Nelson Partners; Daniel Woodroffe, DWG) 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 2 of 3 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the November 25, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action on 2020 Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Schedule c. Liaison Reports; d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; e. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); Urban Design Guidelines 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Courtesy Briefing of the Austin Core Transportation Plan from Austin Transportation Department 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 3 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons Committees 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), …
David Carroll, ChairMartha Gonzales, Vice ChairAan ColemanBeau FrailSamuel FrancoKatie HalloranMelissa Henao-RobledoBen LuckensJosue MeinersEvan TaniguchiBart WhatleyJorge Rousselin,Executive LiaisonAaron D. JenkinsStaff LiaisonPatrick ColungaStaff LiaisonDesign Commission - Recommendation for 17th and Guadalupe Apartment ProjectPage 1 City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191216-03A Date: December 19, 2019 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 90 Rainey Street, to determine substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Motioned By: Aan Coleman Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Recommendation: The Austin Design Commission recommends that the 90 Rainey Street project, as presented on December 16, 2019, is in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Further, the Commission agreed that additional Community Benefits should be required for this project, beyond the onsite affordable housing, for exceeding the maximum 15:1 FAR allowed in this district by more than 200%. Rationale: Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, Planning Commission, and Director of Planning and Zoning, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the 90 Rainey Street project, as presented to the body on December 16, 2019 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The Commission also feels strongly that the Planning Commission, and City Council, should request additional Community Benefits from this project, beyond the onsite affordable housing being proposed, for exceeding the 15:1 FAR maximum in this district. These additional Community Benefits could include: 1. Mobility: Address mobility and pedestrian safety issues that will be exacerbated by this project putting thousands of more people on Rainey Street. These could focus on alternative modes such as pedestrian, rideshare, scooter, bicycle, etc. (It should be noted that the TIA results for this project were not available at the time this project was reviewed by the Design Commission.) 2. Food: Offer expanded hours and low-cost food options at the food service window being proposed. 3. Public Services: Consider providing a water bottle filling station, open to the public, for trail users and for late night users needing to hydrate. 4. Public Streetscape: Ensure an openness to the Bar component design to provide a connection to the public realm that reflects the character of the Rainey district. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: 7 - 0 - 0 For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Katie Halloran, Evan Taniguchi, Beau Frail, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Lukens, Samuel …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191216-05E December 20, 2019 Re: Update to the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, The Design Commission prides itself in assisting the development of public policy and promoting excellence in the design of the urban environment in Austin. Thanks to our collective expertise, ranging from urban and landscape design, public policy, and architecture, the Design Commission helps shape the future of downtown through our shared vision found in the Urban Design Guidelines. That being said, since the Urban Design Guidelines were adopted by City Council in 2009 Austin has experienced tremendous growth and rapid change. During this time, Council has adopted many new policies that have influenced the vision of our urban core and the now ten-year-old Urban Design Guidelines no longer reflect Austin’s current values. Consequently, the Design Commission respectfully requests that City Council direct staff to initiate a revision process to the Urban Design Guidelines to better align them with Austin’s adopted policies; including, but not limited to: The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Austin Plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the Austin Core Transportation Plan, Vision Zero, and the Austin Community Climate Plan. Further, the Design Commission requests to be an integral part of this revision process. We offer our expertise to work alongside staff crafting these revisions and it is our hope that by updating the Urban Design Guidelines to reflect Austin’s current policy goals we will have a better tool to influence the design of our urban core. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to supporting Urban Design Guidelines that promote Austin’s vision of a world class urban environment. Sincerely, David Carroll, AIA Chair, City of Austin Design Commission
1/4 MEMORANDUM Date: November 27, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 90 Rainey Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: November 21, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Amanda Swor – Drenner Group Architect: Nelsen Partners The project is located at the corner of Rainey and Davis Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It lies within the boundary of the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan. The lot area is 0.3674 acres (16,004 SF) and the total proposed project area is 582,513 square feet. The proposed FAR for this project is 36.7:1, this is more than the base 8:1 FAR allowed and more than the maximum 15:1 FAR administratively allowed so City Council must approve an increase in FAR of 28.7:1. The proposed building height is 606 feet with 53 floors. The proposed breakdown of areas is Residential: 227,180 SF, Hotel: 349,508 SF, & Restaurant/Bar: 5,825 SF. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 36.4:1 FAR being requested. Height is also taller than most building in this area. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential, hotel, and restaurant/bar use. This project complies with this section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- Project is not on neighborhood edge. Section not applicable to this project. 5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Project is proposing wall mural along Rainey Street. Project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 2/4 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- Project complies. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are …
Page 1 of 2 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair Carroll at 6:05 PM. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Hanao-Robledo Martha Gonzalez – Vice-Chair Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi Beau Frail X Bart Whatley X Samuel Franco Josue Meiners Katie Halloran Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Commissioners Frail, Halloran, Luckens and Meiners were absent. Support Staff in attendance: Jorge Rousselin (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Aaron Jenkins (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Art Zamorano (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Patrick Colunga (Staff Liaison; PAZ) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Initiative (Stevie Greathouse, COAPAZ); Stevie Greathouse provided a briefing on the Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Imitative No action was taken 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): None; 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the October 28, 2019 meeting minutes; Instead say “The motion to approve the minutes, as drafted, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. The motion was approved on a vote of [6-0-0]. Page 2 of 2 b. ” Liaison Reports; Commissioner Hanao-Robledo- Was not present for the Downtown commission meeting, but was informed that they discussed the following; Capitol Complex North Congress Ave Project Connect Downtown Crime and Clean Up Chair Carroll – Huston-Tilloston University study on Affordability and housing in East Austin. Land Development Code with a focus on the environmental aspect c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; Chair Carroll- 2020 working group status; nothing yet d. This item has been postponed to the next meeting as Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez was not available to present” however comments were made by the following commissioners: Commissioner E. Taniguchi – made comments on the wording of some of the bullet points in the letter Commissioner B. Whatley – wants the document to be flexible and not to be too specific, however keeping the focus on the principles of the design commission such as human scale Commissioner A. Coleman – Expressed concern about the timing of the letter and recommended setting a deadline 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Chairman D. Carol requested Future briefing of Austin Core Transportation Plan 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements: Chairman – D. Carrol requested …
Working Group MeetingDesign Commission MeetingWorking Group MeetsWith ApplicantChair Finalizes Working Group MemoBackup Materials DueWorking Group Memo Posted Regularly-Scheduled Design Commission Meeting25-27 Days(4 weeks before)21 Days before(3 weeks)7 Business Days BeforeDesign Commission72 Hours BeforeDesign Commission4th Monday of Month*No SessionNo SessionJanuary 15th No SessionJanuary 27th January 30th February 3rdFebruary 12thFebruary 21stFebruary 24thFebruary 27thMarch 2ndMarch 11th March 20thMarch 23rdApril 2nd April 6thApril 15th April 24th April 27th April 23rd April 26thMay 13thMay 15th*May 18thMay 28th1-JunJune 10thJune 19thJune 22ndJune 25th July 2-5July 30thAugust 3rdAugust 12th August 21stAugust 24th September 3rdSeptember 7thSeptember 16thSeptember 25th September 28th October 1stOctober 5thOctober 14th October 23rd October 26th October 22ndOctober 21stNovember 4th November 13th*November 16th November 19thNovember 23rdDecember 2nd December 11th *December 14th * Except in May, November, and DecemberNO JULY MEETING2020 Design Commission Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Calander and Deadlines
December XX, 2019 Re: Update to the Urban Design Guidelines Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members The Design Commission prides itself in assisting in developing public policy and promoting excellence in the design of the urban environment in Austin. Thanks to our collective expertise, ranging from urban and landscape design, public policy, and architecture, the Design Commission helps shape the future of downtown through our shared vision of the Urban Design Guidelines. That being said, since the Urban Design Guidelines were adopted by Council in 2009 Austin has been experiencing tremendous growth and rapid change. During this time, the city has adopted many new policies that have influenced the vision of our urban core and the now ten-year-old Urban Design Guidelines no longer reflect these new values. Therefore, the Design Commission respectfully requests that City Council direct staff to initiate a revision process for the Urban Design Guidelines to better align them with the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Austin Plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the Austin Core Transportation Plan, Vision Zero, and the Austin Community Climate Plan. Further, the Design Commission requests to be an integral part of this revision process. We offer our expertise to work alongside staff crafting these revisions. Our hope is that by updating the Urban Design Guidelines to reflect Austin’s current priorities, and vision, we will have a better tool to influence the future design of our urban core. We appreciate your attention to this matter……… Sincerely………. October 25,2019 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, The Design commission prides itself in promoting the ideals and principles set forth by Imagine Austin through contributing guidance and recommendations for future development impacting the public realm. The public realm is the most extensive and personal connection to our citizens, it creates a physical manifestation of our values and investment in community, mobility, equity, social justice, and sustainability. Thanks to the collective expertise of the board, ranging from urban and landscape design, public policy, and architecture, the Design Commission’s critical evaluation of future projects protects our community from hasty and opportunistic development by providing an avenue for discourse and collaboration. The Design Commission would like to update you on the current state of the Urban Design Guidelines, the tool by which all projects we review are measured for substantial compliance. The purpose of these guidelines is to hold future development to a higher standard that reflects the …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Claire Hempel (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Ellen Ray (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. C814-2018-0121 – 218 S. Lamar Planned Unit Development (218 S. Lamar Blvd) — The Committee will review the proposed Planned Unit Development for 218 S. Lamar, case # C814-2018-0121 . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. SP-2018-0472C - 44East (44 East Ave) — The applicant is seeking a variance to the Waterfront Overlay Combining District section 25-2-721(E)(1) regulations pertaining to the prohibition of mirrored glass or glare producing glass surface building materials. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 2 c. Approve 2020 Meeting Schedule — The Committee will adopt its 2019 meeting schedule. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Housing Displacement Mitigation Strategies – Presenting staff: Nefertitti Jackmon & Jonathan Tomko of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (512- 974-3196), Nefertitti.Jackmon@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Initiative – Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are 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 Jeff Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1621, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Jeff Engstrom at 512-974-1621.
