Bird-Friendly Building Design Cover rendering and photo this page: The new Bridge for Laboratory Sciences building at Vassar College, designed by Richard Olcott/Ennead Architects, redefines the identity of the sciences on the College’s historic campus and provides technologically advanced facilities for students, faculty, and researchers. Fundamental to the building’s design is its seamless integration with the natural landscape, scale, and campus aesthetic of the College. In this natural wooded setting, the need for strategies to reduce bird collisions with the building was apparent. In response, the building was designed to comply with LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence. Ennead managing partner Guy Maxwell is a nationally recognized champion of bird-friendly design and has led Ennead’s innovative approach to make the building’s glazing safer for birds, employing patterned glass, screens and sunshades, and Ornilux glass, a specialty glass product that uses a UV coating visible to birds but not humans. By framing and showcasing views of the landscape, the building celebrates and connects students with the surrounding environment, while the overall development of the precinct repurposes an underutilized sector of campus.Exterior glass detailGlass detail, showing frit patternVassar’s Bridge for Laboratory Sciences, shown here under construction in October 2015. The building is scheduled to open in January 2016. Cover rendering and photos courtesy of Ennead Architects 3Bird-Friendly Building DesignTable of ContentsExecutive Summary ...........................................................4Introduction .......................................................................6 Why Birds Matter .......................................................7 The Legal Landscape ..................................................7 Glass: The Invisible Threat .........................................7 Lighting: Exacerbating the Threat ............................8 Birds and the Built Environment ...............................8 Impact of Collisions on Bird Populations ..................9 Bird Collisions and Sustainable Architecture ............9 Defining What’s Good For Birds ..............................11Problem: Glass..................................................................12 Properties of Glass ....................................................13 Reflection ................................................................13 Transparency ............................................................13 Black Hole or Passage Effect ....................................13 Factors Affecting Rates of Bird Collisions ...............14 for a Particular Building Building Design ........................................................14 Building Size .............................................................14 Orientation and Siting .............................................14 Time of Day ..............................................................16 Green Roofs and Walls .............................................16Solutions: Glass ................................................................18 Netting, Screens, Grilles, Shutters, Exterior Shades ......19 Awnings and Overhangs ..........................................20 Angled Glass .............................................................20 Patterns on Glass ......................................................20 UV Patterned Glass ..................................................22 Opaque and Translucent Glass ................................22 Window Films ..........................................................24 Solutions Applied to Interior Glass ..........................24 Decals and Tape .......................................................24 Temporary Solutions ................................................26 Remediation Case Study: Javits Center ....................27Light: Problems and Solutions .........................................28 Solutions ...................................................................30 Lights Out Programs ................................................31The area of glass on a façade is the strongest predictor of threat to birds. There are also other reasons to limit glass. Skidmore Owings Merril’s Bronx, New York, …
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2020 Meeting Schedule The committee meets at 11:30 AM, on alternating first and second Wednesdays of every other month, at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. February 5 April 8 June 3 August 12 October 7 December 9 Special called meetings as needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGY1Small Area Plan CommitteeDecember 11, 2019Nefertitti JackmonJonathan Tomko A GROWING CITY WITH DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDSAustinisafast-growingcity,havingexpandedtonearlyamillionresidentsinjustafewyears.Somepredicttheregion’spopulationcouldbe4millionpeopleby2050.2Suchrapidgrowthhasanseriousimpactuponaccessiblehousing,growinggentrification,transportation,andaffordablehomesinneighborhoodsthatarehealthyandsafe.Austiniscommittedtoensuringequitableaccesstoaffordablehousingandtheopportunitiesthatsafe,stablehomeprovides. WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?Housingisdefinedasaffordableifsomeonepaysnomorethan30percentofmonthlyincomeforrent/mortgageandutilities,andnomorethan45percentofmonthlyincomeonhousingandtransportationcosts.3 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE?NHCDincreasesaffordablehousingsupply,promotesstablehomeownership,andfostersequitable,integrated,anddiversecommunities.EligibilityforassistanceislargelydeterminedbyMedianFamilyIncome(MFI),whichistheannualincomeinwhichhalfthepopulationmakesmore,andhalfthepopulationmakesless.42019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)*•30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400for a 4-person household•50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300for a 4-person household•80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household*Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) FULFILLING THE NHCD MISSIONOurmissionistocultivateadiverseandeconomicallyinclusiveCitybycreatingaffordablehousingopportunitiesandmitigatingcommunitymemberdisplacement.5 AUSTIN’S HOUSING –HISTORICAL CONTEXT6NeighborhoodHousingandCommunityDevelopmentwillbehonestinourcommunicationaboutthehistoryofpastdiscriminationthatledtounfairhousingpracticesandpoliciesasweworkdiligently,creativelyandintentionallytocultivateadiverseandeconomicallyinclusiveCitybycreatingaffordablehousingopportunitiesandmitigatingcommunitymemberdisplacement. Anti-Displacement Task ForcePeople’sPlan7600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED 8Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing ProcessDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW612 (Records Tagged)335 (Actionable Records)143(Records in NHCD’s control)103 (Records prioritized)15 (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 9Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing ProcessDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW LONG-TERM DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES10 RESOURCES FOR RENTERSNHCD’sResourcesforRenterswebsiteofferseverythingfromhousingsearchestoadvicefordealingwithlandlordsTenant-BasedRentalAssistancesupportslow-incomefamiliesmovefromhomelessnesstoself-sufficiencybyprovidingrentalsubsidiesandcasemanagementsupportservices.Tenants’RightsAssistanceProgramprovidescounselingandtechnicalassistancetolow-incomerentersontenant-landlordissues,disputemediation,andfairhousingissuestoresolveorminimizediscriminatoryhousingpractices.11LocalRentalAssistanceprovidesrent,mortgageandutilityassistancetomeeturgentneedsofeligiblepersonstopreventhomelessnessandtosupportindependentliving.ArchitecturalBarrierRemovalProgram(Renters)repairsunitsthatposehealthandsafetyrisksorarenecessarytoincreaseself-sufficiencyandmobilityoflow-tomoderate-incomeresidents. RESOURCES FOR HOMEBUYERS12Theideaissimple.Low-andmiddle-incomehouseholdspurchasethehouse(theactualbuilding),butpayamodestmonthlyfeetoleasetheunderlyingland.Bytakingthecostofthelandoutofthetransaction(oftenthemostexpensivepartofhomeownership),homesaremoreaffordablethanthoseontheopenrealestatemarket.DownPaymentAssistanceProgramassistsfirst-timehomebuyerswitha0%interestloanupto$40,000fornecessarydownpayment,eligibleclosingcosts,andpre-paidexpenses.Theloanamountisdependentonfinancialneed.HomebuyerTrainingputsfirst-timehomebuyersontrackforhomeownershipandfinancialempowermentAffordableHomeSalesarepossiblethroughAustinHousingFinanceCorporationbyincentivizingbothprivateandnonprofitdevelopersthroughloans,feewaivers,densitybonuses,andstatelow-incomehousingtaxcredits.CommunityLandTrustskeephomesaffordableforlow-tomoderate-incomehouseholdsandkeepthepropertyinthehandsofthecommunity. RESOURCES FOR HOMEOWNERS13ArchitecturalBarrierRemovalProgram(Owners)repairsunitsthatposehealthandsafetyrisksorarenecessarytoincreaseself-sufficiencyandmobilityoflow-tomoderate-incomeresidents.Eligiblehomeownersandrenterscanreceivegrantsofupto$15,000inhomeaccessibilityimprovements.MinorHomeRepairProgramprovideseligiblehomeownerswithassistanceupto$5,000ayearforminorrepairsforalife-threateningconditionorahealthandsafetyhazard.HomeRehabilitationLoanProgramassistslow-to-moderateincomehomeownerswithloansforneededrepairstocomplywithcitycodeandmakethehomesafe,livable,andhealthy.Theprogramoffers0%interestloansrangingfrom$15,000to$75,000thatareforgivenaftera20-yearaffordabilityperiod.GORepairProgramprovidesprovideupto$20,000peryeartoeligiblehomeownerstoimproveaccessibilityandmakerepairstoaddresssubstandardhousingconditionsthatposehealthandsafetyrisks. HOMELESS and SPECIAL NEEDS14HomelessnessisakeypriorityfortheCityofAustin,withanestimateofapproximately2,000peopleexperiencinghomelessnessonthestreetorinshelters.NHCDpartnerswithAustinPublicHealthandseveralcommunityorganizationstofundandadministerprogramsforHomeless&SpecialNeedspopulations.PermanentSupportiveHousing(PSH)isthecity’sinvestmenttoaddresschronichomelessnessbycreatingaffordablehousingunitslinkedtosupportservicesthatenablechronicallyhomelesstoliveindependentlyandparticipateincommunitylifetoreducecostlyusesofpublicmedicalandsocialservices.TenantRelocationAssistanceProgramsupportsvulnerablelow-incomehouseholds,theelderly,andpersonswithdisabilitiesfacingdisplacement.•Requireslandlordstoprovideearlynoticetotenants•Refersclientstocommunityservices/legalassistance CREATING and PRESERVING AFFORDABLE UNITS15IncentiveProgramsencouragebothnon-profitandfor-profitdeveloperstocreateandpreserveaffordablerentalandownershiphousingforlow-andmoderate-incomehouseholdsandAustiniteswithdisabilities.AffordabilitymayalsobepromotedthroughDevelopmentAgreementswhichmayproduceaffordableunitsand/orfees-in-lieu.RentalHousingDevelopmentAssistanceProgramexpandsthesupplyofaffordablerentalhousingforlow-incomehouseholdsandincreasestheavailabilityofpermanentsupportivehousingforpersonsexperiencinghomelessnessorwithspecialneeds.AffordableHousingBonusProgramsallowdeveloperstobuildmoreunitsthanareallowedbyalocation’sbasezoningifthedeveloperagreestosetasideaportionofunitsforincome-restrictedaffordablehousing.Bonusesoffsetdevelopers’coststobuildaffordablehousingwithoutrequiringcitycurrentorfutureexpenditures.ExamplesincludetheDowntownDensityBonusProgram,UniversityNeighborhoodOverlay(UNO),andproposedcitywideAffordableHousingBonusProgram. 16Bond Financing through the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Private Activity Bonds to finance the development of affordable rental or ownership housing.•RentalHousingDevelopmentAssistanceProgramfinancerentaldevelopments,repaidthroughrentscollectedoncethepropertyisoperational.•Single-FamilyMortgageRevenueBondsmakelow-interestmortgagesanddownpaymentassistance,orofferingmortgagetaxcreditsforqualifiedbuyersofasmuchas$2,000peryear.Low-IncomeHousingTaxCreditProgramismanagedwiththeTexasDepartmentofHousingandCommunityAffairstoincentivizeinvestmentinlow-incomehousingbysellingtaxcreditstobanksandotherinvestors,whointurnusethosecreditstolowertheirowntaxbills.CREATING and PRESERVING AFFORDABLE UNITS DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION GOALS171.PreventDisplacementofLow-andModerate-IncomeHomeownersandRenters2.IncreaseNumberofIncomeRestrictedAffordableHousingUnits3.IncreaseOpportunitiesforHouseholdstoReduceUtilityCosts4.MinimizetheDisplacementofTransitRiders5.ImproveNHCD’sOperationstoAddressDisplacementMitigationDemands 1815 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Implement a Preference Policy to prioritize new city-subsidized affordable units for income-qualified households that are appropriately sized to the unit and/or have ties to the city.Update: Preference policy notification sent to City Council in October •Incorporate robust tenant protections for all rental properties receiving city support. Update: Tenant protections included in all new city-funded developments •Streamline the application process for affordable units. Update: Housing HUB affordable housing search tool ready to launch•Market NHCD-subsidized affordable units to people of color in gentrifying areas. Update: Outreach contracts to launch in early 2020•Engage directly with communities vulnerable to displacement and connect them with services. Update: Outreach contracts to launch in early 2020 1915 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Modify and expand home repair programs in gentrifying areas. Update: Begin discussions in early 2020•Support tenant organizing and engagement and provide legal and other assistance to tenants facing eviction or displacement. Update: Tenant Stabilization Contract (Tenant Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention & Relocation Services) to be released December/January; up to $750,000•Provide tenant relocation assistance and emergency rental assistance. Update: Tenant Stabilization Contract (Tenant Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention & Relocation Services) to be released December/January; up to $750,000•Proactively monitor affordable properties at risk of losing affordability to extend affordability periods. Update: Staff member hired to be able to assist with this•Increase fair housing enforcement and education. Update: Coordination with regional group beginning in early 2020 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Support …
Waller Creek/Palm District Planning InitiativePlanning and Zoning Department Briefing to Small Area Plan Joint CommitteeDecember 11, 20191Photo: Waller Creek Conservancy 2Presentation Overview•Background •Study Area•Purpose and Scope•Project Team•Timeline•Next Steps and DiscussionWork Plan:http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=329271 3BackgroundResolution 20190523-029•Palm School Negotiations •Rainey Street District Fund•Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Convention Center Expansion•District Planning Process•Improved Connectivity 4BackgroundPlanning History•Waller Creek Master Plan (2010)•Downtown Austin Plan (2011)•Imagine Austin (2012)•Waller Creek Design Plan (2012)•Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life (2013)•Downtown Austin Wayfinding Master Plan (2013)•Convention Center Master Plan (2015)•ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018)•Project Connect Vision (2019)•Brush Square Master Plan (2019)•UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019)•Austin Core Transportation Plan, including Rainey (Underway)….and more Study Area5Planning process will engage areas beyond the boundary, and additional planning activities could occur outside of the proposed boundary (e.g. the resolution references connectivity to the Rainey district and across IH-35) 6PurposeEngage stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, focused small area plan for an area of downtown Austin that includes Palm School, Palm Park, Waller Creek, the Red River Cultural District, the Convention Center, and the 5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor. 7Scope•Engage stakeholders•Understand existing conditions•Support coordination of related initiatives•Involve design professionals through AIA R/UDAT or other process•Amend Waller Creek District Master Plan•Amend Downtown Austin Plan•Amend Land Development Code Project Team8Project Leadership:•J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City ManagerExecutive Lead•Stevie Greathouse, Planning and ZoningProject Lead•Jorge Rousselin, Planning and ZoningUrban Design LeadProject Support:•PAZ Urban Design Division•PAZ Long Range Planning Division•PAZ Historic Preservation Office•Communications and Public Information OfficeCoordinating Departments:•Convention Center•Economic Development•Real Estate•Austin Transportation•Parks and Recreation•Watershed Protection•Office of SustainabilityAgency Partners•Downtown Austin Alliance•Waterloo Greenway•Capital Metro•Travis County•AIA AustinKey Stakeholders•Preservation Austin •Visit Austin •Our Austin Story •The Trail Foundation •Travis County Historical Commission •The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce •Housing Authority of the City of Austin •Movability •East Sixth Street Public Improvement District •Project Connect Advisory Net •Hispanic Austin Leadership •Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin •The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association •Mexic-Arte•La Peña •Texas Department of Transportation •The Red River Cultural District •The Raza Roundtable •The Rainey Neighbors Association •The East Cesar Chavez NPCT •The Rainey Business Coalition •The Town Lake Neighborhood Association •The Austin History Center Association •The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce •City of Austin Boards and Commissions ….and more Timeline9 10Next Steps•Inventory existing conditions•Initial outreach and development of public engagement plan•Continue meeting with coordinating departments and agency partners•Launch project website•Initiate AIA R/UDAT (application-based process)•Possible “early out” implementation activities•5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Rainey Shared Streets Pilot•Convention Center activities•Palm School 11DiscussionHow can we best involve you and the …
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 249 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of November 4, 2019. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider and take action on the Emergency Medical Services Department Chief Ernesto Rodriguez' November 15, 2019 request to the Commission to find probable cause for the recommendation of the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist (CS) - Field William Allen Clark to Medic - Field. b. Consider and take action on the Emergency Medical Services Department Chief Ernesto Rodriguez' November 22, 2019 request to the Commission to grant the requested demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist (CS) – Field Leor Luk to Medic - Field. c. Consider an order to limit the City’s public broadcast of video of the appeal hearing of the Indefinite Suspension of Police Commander Jason Dusterhoft, held on September 24-27, and October 22-24, 2019. Pursuant to Council Resolution 20070621-099 and Commission Rule 10.10. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. c. Review of Commission Rules and Regulations: RULE 7 – CLASSIFIED SERVICE PROMOTIONS; RULE 8 – DEMOTIONS; RULE 9 – MILITARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RULE 10 – DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS; RULE 11 – HEARING EXAMINERS; RULE 13 – FORCED REDUCTION AND REINSTATEMENT LIST; RULE 14 – PROCEDURE AFTER CRIMINAL INDICTMENT; RULE 15 – SICK LEAVE, INJURY LEAVE AND FITNESS FOR DUTY; RULE 16 – RECORDS AND REPORTS; RULE 18 – SAVING CLAUSE. 4. 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 …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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) Aan Coleman (District 8) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Beau Frail (District 6) Samuel Franco (District 3) Katie Halloran (District 7) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Ben Luckens (District 10) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Bart Whatley (District 9) Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Josue Meiners (District 4) Aaron Jenkins, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. 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; 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Initiative (Stevie Greathouse, COA-PAZ); 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the October 28, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Liaison Reports; c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; d. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); Urban Design Guidelines 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. None; 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 7. 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), M. Gonzalez (Vice Chair) Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working Group: E. Taniguchi, B. Whatley, A. Coleman, D. Carroll 2. Architecture & Development Working Group: B. Whatley, M. Gonzalez, D. Carroll, B. Frail 3. Landscape & Infrastructure Working Group: S. Franco, M. Henao-Robledo, A. Coleman, K. Halloran 4. Public Engagement Working Group: B. Luckens, S. Franco, M. Henao-Robledo 5. Infrastructure Design Guidelines Working Group: …
Waller Creek/Palm District Planning InitiativePlanning and Zoning Department Briefing to Design CommissionNovember 25, 20191Photo: Waller Creek Conservancy 2Presentation Overview•Background •Study Area•Purpose and Scope•Project Team•Timeline•Next Steps and DiscussionWork Plan:http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=329271 3BackgroundResolution 20190523-029•Palm School Negotiations •Rainey Street District Fund•Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Convention Center Expansion•District Planning Process•Improved Connectivity 4BackgroundPlanning History•Waller Creek Master Plan (2010)•Downtown Austin Plan (2011)•Imagine Austin (2012)•Waller Creek Design Plan (2012)•Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life (2013)•Downtown Austin Wayfinding Master Plan (2013)•Convention Center Master Plan (2015)•ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018)•Project Connect Vision (2019)•Brush Square Master Plan (2019)•UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019)•Austin Core Transportation Plan, including Rainey (Underway)….and more Study Area5Planning process will engage areas beyond the boundary, and additional planning activities could occur outside of the proposed boundary (e.g. the resolution references connectivity to the Rainey district and across IH-35) 6PurposeEngage stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, focused small area plan for an area of downtown Austin that includes Palm School, Palm Park, Waller Creek, the Red River Cultural District, the Convention Center, and the 5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor. 7Scope•Engage stakeholders•Understand existing conditions•Support coordination of related initiatives•Involve design professionals through AIA R/UDAT or other process•Amend Waller Creek District Master Plan•Amend Downtown Austin Plan•Amend Land Development Code Project Team8Project Leadership:•J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City ManagerExecutive Lead•Stevie Greathouse, Planning and ZoningProject Lead•Jorge Rousselin, Planning and ZoningUrban Design LeadProject Support:•PAZ Urban Design Division•PAZ Long Range Planning Division•PAZ Historic Preservation Office•Communications and Public Information OfficeCoordinating Departments:•Convention Center•Economic Development•Real Estate•Austin Transportation•Parks and Recreation•Watershed Protection•Office of SustainabilityAgency Partners•Downtown Austin Alliance•Waterloo Greenway•Capital Metro•Travis County•AIA AustinKey Stakeholders•Preservation Austin •Visit Austin •Our Austin Story •The Trail Foundation •Travis County Historical Commission •The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce •Housing Authority of the City of Austin •Movability •East Sixth Street Public Improvement District •Project Connect Advisory Net •Hispanic Austin Leadership •Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin •The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association •Mexic-Arte•La Peña •Texas Department of Transportation •The Red River Cultural District •The Raza Roundtable •The Rainey Neighbors Association •The East Cesar Chavez NPCT •The Rainey Business Coalition •The Town Lake Neighborhood Association •The Austin History Center Association •The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce •City of Austin Boards and Commissions ….and more Timeline9 10Next Steps•Inventory existing conditions•Initial outreach and development of public engagement plan•Continue meeting with coordinating departments and agency partners•Launch project website•Initiate AIA R/UDAT (application-based process)•Possible “early out” implementation activities•5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Rainey Shared Streets Pilot•Convention Center activities•Palm School 11DiscussionHow can we best involve you and the stakeholders you work …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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 D. Carroll at 6:03 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Henao-Robledo Martha Gonzalez – Vice-Chair X Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail X Bart Whatley X Samuel Franco Josue Meiners X Katie Halloran Support Staff in attendance: Jorge Rousselin (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Aaron Jenkins (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Art Zamorano (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Vice‐Chair M.Gonzalez and Commissioner J. Meiners were absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No citizens signed up to speak. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None. 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): a. None. 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the September 23, 2019 draft meeting minutes; 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 [9-0-0]. Page 2 of 3 b. Discussion and possible action on the 2020 Design Commission Schedule request. Commissioner A. Coleman requested that the July 27, 2020 meeting be cancelled. Commissioner B. Frail requested that the November 23rd meeting be moved, staff suggested moving to November 16, 2020. The motion to approve the 2020 Design Commission schedule with changes, as suggested, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner B. Luckens. The motion was approved on a vote of [9-0-0]. c. Liaison Reports; Commissioner Franco: Nothing new to report from the South Central Waterfront. Commissioner Henao-Robledo: Was not present for the Downtown commission meeting, but was informed that they discussed the following; Waterloo Greenway, Downtown waste collection contract, Congress avenue Urban Design Initiative, Rainey Street Shared streets program, and Palm District Master plan. Chair Carroll: Sustainability committee meeting was cancelled. d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; None. e. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); This item has been postponed to the next meeting as Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez was not available to present. f. Discussion and possible action on the Memo Recommending Code Amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program (Chair D. Carroll); Commissiner B. Luckens: Suggested increasing the LEED requirements to 3 stars. Staff Jorge Rousselin: Suggested that …
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 objectives of Imagine Austin’s smart growth. Through numerous discussions beginning with city staff and within the Commission, we have created what will be a clear process to craft the necessary changes to the Urban Design Guidelines to best serve our community. The Urban Design Guidelines have not been updated since January 29, 2009 through RESOLUTION NO. 20100819-035 when City Council First adopted them • The Urban Design Guidelines recognize the significant impact of the built environment on the historic, iconic, and unique characteristics of Austin and its neighborhoods • Design Commission serves as a tremendous resource to the City Council to offer expert advice on how infrastructure and urban projects can enhance the built environment to be more equitable, vibrant, inclusive, and how to successfully engage community input • The Urban Design Guidelines serve as recommendations for all urban development and redevelopment projects by both the public and private sector We respectfully request assistance rewriting the Urban Design Guidelines to reflect the rapidly evolving built environment of the City of Austin. We will need dedicated city staff members to work with the City of Austin’s Design Commission on recommendations for design guidelines and procedures to incorporate opportunities for public notification and input. The Design Commission will continue to interface with relevant departments to ensure inclusion and understanding of The Urban Design Guidelines’ proper use. it will be very difficult to complete the Guidelines in a timely manner without assistance. Thank you very much for the opportunity …
1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, November 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment City Hall Executive Session Conference Room (Room 1027) (This meeting is open to the public.) 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS:Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens 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. 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting. b. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s November 13, 2019 Special Called Meeting 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of proper meeting decorum. (Davis/Casas) b. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Austin City Council to support the Human Rights Commission by requesting for both a public letter of apology from the Austin Independent School District for disproportionately closing schools with students of certain demographic backgrounds, as well as a commitment to produce a strategic plan that will be utilized to correct the district’s decision to proceed forward with a plan for closing schools using a “21st Century Map of Racism.” (Breckenridge/J. Brown) 2 c. Discussion of the complaint filed with the Equity Office regarding the pending rewrite of the Land Development Code related to the F25 designation, including a brief synopsis of the matter from Equity Office personnel. (Davis/Casas) 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2019-2020, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276, Human Resources Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, November 19, 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 October 22 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. Sylvia Blanco, Housing Authority City of Austin - health, affordability, and safety for low income families Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page 5. STAFF BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. Land Development Code Team – implications for low income families and families of color; environmental protections; density bonuses; affordable housing 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioners Erazo 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 and Flay) f. Representatives to MACC board and business (Vice-Chair Erazo) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Follow-up, discussion, and possible action regarding by-law changes to Commission name to recognize more inclusive term ‘Latinx’ b. De-brief, discussion, and possible action regarding November 16 meeting with Austin Police Department c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 Commission meeting dates d. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 budget community engagement 8. Future Agenda Items a. Briefing from Austin Public Library on after school programs …
LIBRARY COMMISSION November 18, 2019 – 6:30 PM Howson Branch 2500 Exposition Blvd. 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 October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Welcome and Introduction of Howson Branch Manager Kathleen Kanarski 3. Briefing: Collection Development at Austin Public Library, Frank Giammarino, Manager Briefing: Library Foundation Update, Cecily Sailer 4. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020 5. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on recommendation supporting Austin Public Library efforts to aid in promoting the 2020 Census. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for November 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 8. 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
1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Commission Member Smyer Seconded By: Commission Member Williams Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council commend and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist the Austin-Travis County Complete Count Committee’s efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be …
2020 Meeting Schedule for the Library Commission The Library Commission meets monthly MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION Monday, January 27 6-:30-8 PM Terrazas Branch | 1105 E Cesar Chavez St Monday, February 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, March 23 6:30-8 PM Old Quarry Branch | 7051 Village Center Dr Monday, April 27 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, May 18 6:30-8 PM Ruiz Branch | 1600 Grove Blvd Monday, June 22 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, July 27 6:30-8 PM Hampton Branch | 5125 Convict Hill Rd Monday, August 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, September 28 6:30-8 PM Willie Mae Kirk Branch | 3101 Oak Springs Dr Monday, October 26 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, November 16 6:30-8 PM Windsor Park Branch | 5833 Westminster Dr. Monday, December 14 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St _______________________________________ The purpose of the board is make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 28 October, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Beth Smyer Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about citizen communication on agenda items. 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyers’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Williams absent. 2. Introductions and Welcome: District 9 Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar, was introduced. 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, gave an overview of wraparound services throughout the Austin Public Library system. 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission Carlos Leon spoke. No action taken. The item will be put on a future agenda when more information is available. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule 2020. A draft schedule will be presented at the next meeting. Meeting locations will alternate between branches and the Central Library. b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement Carlos Leon spoke. John Lawler, Census Coordinator for Travis County and the City of Austin, gave a presentation about local Complete Count Committee and their activities. Commission Members Dwyer and Smyer presented their report on civic engagement activities taking place at Austin Public Library and other peer libraries. They will write a draft recommendation supporting APL participation in 2020 census efforts. Chair Hanna appointed a civic engagement working group, including Commissioners Williams, Smyer, Dwyer, and Ramos. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report …
1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council maintain awareness of and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist local efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be used to allocate political representation, as well as billions …
November 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 ______________________________________ 19 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 21 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 23 Literacy Advancement __________________________________________________________________ 23 Digital Inclusion & STEM ________________________________________________________________ 23 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _____________________________________________________________ 23 Civic and Community Engagement ________________________________________________________ 24 Staff Development _____________________________________________________________________ 24 Workforce and Economic Development ____________________________________________________ 24 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 25 Performance Indicators for August ________________________________________________________ 25 Revenue ____________________________________________________________________________ 25 Volunteers ___________________________________________________________________________ 25 3 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Public Library Named as a Top 10 Innovator by Urban Libraries Council The Urban Libraries Council announced Austin Public Library as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC’s member library systems across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of expert judges selected Austin Public Library’s Welding Class from 260 submissions in 10 categories that showcase out-of-the box thinking and creative applications of library resources. Austin Public Library won in the category of Education – Adults. Award winners were recognized for their level of creativity, ability for other libraries to adapt their work and the outcomes achieved. Austin Public Library partnered with Austin Community College (ACC) to bring vocational educational opportunities to one of its most underserved communities by offering ACC’s Welding Class that allows students to receive a Welding Certification. A generator-powered mobile education pod was brought on site to the Southeast Branch Library. Due to its mobility the classroom can be brought to students rather than the other way around. Having the classroom in one’s neighborhood made it easier to arrange for child care since the ‘college’ may be only blocks away from home. Holiday Sparkle Come celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library! Ancient Stories, Modern Times: Storytelling with David Thompson. A great time to relax before Thanksgiving and hear some enchanting stories from David Thompson, who has appeared on 3 continents and been featured on National Public Radio. Saturday, November 23, 11 AM – Noon, Cepeda Branch. Holidays in the Making with H-E-B. Activities will include cookie decorating, making floral arrangements, …
