March 2022 March 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for March was 96.7 percent. • A total of 898 animals were brought to the shelter which included 541 dogs, 267 cats, 61 wild animals, 18 fowl, six guinea pigs, three rabbits, and two reptiles. • A total of 432 animals were adopted (283 dogs, 129 cats, 17 fowl, and three small pets). • A total of 118 dogs, cats, and one rabbit were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 46 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 18 fencing assistance applications and implanted three microchips. • Officers impounded 154 injured animals and delivered 95 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife • Officers entered 241 rabies exposure reports and submitted 35 specimens for rabies testing. One Rescue. skunk tested positive for rabies. • Coyote Activities: 32 o Sightings: 23 o Encounters: 3 o Incidents: 3 o Observations: 3 Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 260 volunteers donated 3,233 hours of volunteer service. • The Volunteer Coordinators held six orientations for new volunteers in March, introducing 197 people to the shelter programs. 77 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in March. March 2022 Animal Services Report • 71 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 140 different people/families fostered. • 112 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 764 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. *Note: Fosters that did not indicate they wished to remain active were removed in January. • Zero pets died or were euthanized in foster care. • As of April 1 at 8:50 a.m. there were 192 animals in foster care. • 181 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits were transferred to 23 local AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 180 animals to 29 partners for March 2021). • 32 dogs were transported to seven out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners. • Two owner surrender appointments were posted to local AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral option. Vet Services • AAC vets performed 764 vet exams. • AAC vets spayed/neutered 410 animals; 100 percent of available animals have been sterilized. • Zero visibly pregnant animals were spayed. • 50 emergency cases were treated at AAC. • 30 emergencies were transferred from the emergency clinic. • …
Off-Leash Dogs Working Group Summary Working Group Members Animal Advisory Commission • Craig Nazor • Jo Anne Norton Parks and Recreation Board • Dawn Lewis • Nancy Barnard City of Austin Staff Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Don Bland, Director, Austin Animal Center Jason Garza, Assistant Director, AAC Mark Sloat, Administrative Manager, Animal Protection, Outreach, Pet Resource Center, AAC Kelsey Cler, Program Manager, Media and Communications, AAC Belinda Hare, Department Executive Assistant, AAC Issues Considered by the Working Group • Misinformation about existing laws • New Austinites may not know about existing laws • Off-leash dogs on parkland that is on-leash only – Citizens cannot safely enjoy City parkland • Off-leash dogs in neighborhoods (owned dogs) – Citizens cannot safely walk in their neighborhood • Citizen ability to request an official off-leash area – Austin growth outpacing off-leash areas • Options for citizens to report issues Laws - Austin City Code Title 3 • Keep dogs on a leash and under control in all areas that are not designated as “off-leash” • Pick up and sanitarily dispose of pet waste left on public or private property • Provide adequate shelter • Ensure pets have current rabies vaccinations • Confine pets transported in unenclosed vehicles in a manner that prevents the animal from falling or jumping from the vehicle or being injured • DO NOT leave a pet alone on a chain or tether • It’s unlawful to sell a puppy or kitten that is not spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped Enforcement Affected by Staffing • 21 Animal Protection Officers – 7 days a week, 7a-Midnight - Service 900 Sq Miles of Travis County – Handle a multitude of animal related issues – Can write citations for off-leash dog violations • Citations can be increased by a judge to $500 or dismissed entirely • 25 Park Rangers – 7 days a week - Service 330 City Parks - 19,000 acres of parkland – Handle a multitude of parkland related issues – Cannot write tickets for off-leash dog violations Citizen Concerns Gathered from NextDoor, emails, conversations about off- leash dogs in on-leash areas and neighborhoods • Chase bikes potentially causing accidents • Run up to strollers or citizens with walking aides • Poop not scooped because owners are on their phones or talking to others • Not enough tickets written for violations • Dogs run up to random adults and children • …
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, April 11, 2022 New Business Agenda Item 4b New Business Agenda Item 4b The Austin Animal Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve $50,000 in the FY23 budget to be used to make microchipping of pets free (and therefore equitable) in the City of Austin, at least until that amount is spent. Submitted by Chair Craig Nazor
AAC Data for March Meeting Agenda Item: Reported Space Crisis Part 1: multi-year March data All March data 2017 to 2022 Intakes into AAC March 2017 to 2022 Adoptions March 2017 to March 2022 Pets Returned to Owner March 2017 to March 2022 Transferred to rescue group from March 2017 to March 2022 Pets Euthanized March 2017 to March 2022 Note on data: I pieced together data from reports and from the data portal. The report that used to be provided (see example here from March 2019) made it fairly easy to get older data over a multi-year period. There were a number of gaps where I could not piece together year-over-year data - including volunteer and foster data and kennel census data. As a layperson, it’s entirely possible some of this data is available for each month of each year, but I was unable to locate it. ● First and last day of the month inventory of pets in the shelter and in foster care, broken up by species (It’s hard to know what ‘full’ means year-over-year, without knowing the census. ● Number of volunteers ● Total volunteer hours ● Number of new volunteers onboarded ● Number of volunteer applications ● Number of animals that went to foster care that month - broken up by species/size ● Number of animals that were outcomes (adopted or transferred) from foster that month PART 2: Impact of being closed on Sundays Background: Annual aggregated data from 2014 and 2015 at AAC shows 44% of all adoptions were completed on Saturdays and Sundays, split roughly evenly between the two days. Saturdays and Sundays were by far the highest outcome days. Austin Open Data Portal makes it possible to see the outcomes that happened each day of the week. I reviewed the Sunday outcome data for various dates. Due to the fact that I had to count animal-by-animal, the data is just a sampling but provides enough information for me to draw the following conclusions: 1. AAC is losing the opportunity to outcome 60 to 200 (or more) pets each month by being closed on Sundays. 2. There is no evidence that Sunday has ever been the ‘slowest’ day. In order to understand Sunday activity vs. other days, staff would need to share data on adoption starts (people who come to the shelter on a Sunday to start an adoption process) and all outcomes …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220411-4b Seconded By: Jo Anne Norton Date: April 11, 2022 Subject: Budget Item: Funding to Support Equitable Microchipping of Pets in Austin Motioned By: Luis Herrera Recommendation The Austin Animal Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve $100,000 in the FY23 budget to be used to make microchipping of pets free (and therefore equitable) in the City of Austin, at least until that amount is spent. Description of Recommendation to Council The chips, in bulk, are very cheap. The $100,000, in addition to help purchase the chips, can be used for paying the staff for the expenses of setting up a movable microchipping clinic, and the travel costs associated with such a program. Also, important would be the capturing of data so to determine how much money may be saved by the program keeping animals out of the shelter. Rationale: Microchipping is an inexpensive and efficient way of using new technology to link a pet to a owner. This helps to rapidly get lost pets back to their families and keep them out of the shelter. Vote: 10 For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: Attest: 2 (plus one vacancy) Director, CASO Austin Animal Services Office 1 of 1
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-04-11 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED MAY 9, 2022 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION APRIL 11, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022, 6 p.m., in the Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at Austin City Hall. Commission Chair, Craig Nazor, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of eight commissioners at the time of roll call. Four Commissioners attended the meeting in person: Nazor, Smagula, Norton and Hassen. Six Commissioners attended via teleconferencing: Mitchell, Jarl, Neuhaus, Nemer, Herrera and Dulzaides. Commissioner Herrera joined the meeting during Approval of Minutes, and Nemer joined the meeting during Agenda Item 2, Briefings, for a total of 10 commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Clinton was absent. Districts 4 and 10 are currently vacant. Commission Members Absent: Clinton Staff in Attendance: : Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL Virtual: In Person: Pat Valls-Trellis Dr. Ellen Jefferson Amber Rowland 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-04-11 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Norton moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, March 14, 2022. Commissioner Hassen seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 9 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance at the time voting approval: Nazor, Smagula, Norton, Jarl, Dulzaides Mitchell, Hassen, Neuhaus and Herrera. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data No action. b. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs Commissioner Norton presented a summary of the findings from the Working Group. Chair Nazor noted the dissolution of the Working Group/ c. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin d. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No e. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities No action. Kill No action. No action. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers Commissioner Norton nominated Commissioner Nazor as Chair; Commissioner Hassen seconded. Commissioner Nazor nominated Commissioner Clinton for Vice Chair, and Commissioner Dulzaides seconded. Commissioner Nazor nominated Commissioner Hassen for Parliamentarian, and Commissioner Nemer seconded. A vote on the three nominees was taken with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval, 10 – 0: Nazor, Smagula, Norton, Hassen, Mitchell, Jarl, Neuhaus, Nemer, Herrera and Dulzaides. Commissioner Clinton was absent. Districts 4 …
Parks and Recreation Board Community Interest Announcement Ceremony Honoring Joan Means Khabele Saturday, April 9, 2022, 10:00 AM Barton Springs Pool 2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746 A quorum of Board members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Board business will occur. Board Liaison: Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, April 8, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2492 or rikki.pfouts@austintexas.gov. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater Vacant CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo Speakers who register before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities March 11, 2022, Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion and action: Elections to Select MCPD 2022 Officers- Full Committee B. Briefing and discussion on upcoming spending priorities for federal housing and community development grants related to the FY 22-23 Action Plan and HOME-ARP grant. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. D. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. F. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. 3. OLD BUSINESS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rikki Pfouts, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-2494 or …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, April 8, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 5, 2022 March 8, 2022 March 25, 2022 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Protection and enforcement Draft recommendations on incentives Debrief from March working group meeting: Processes and fees Input on discussion points for April working group meeting: • • Preparation for May working group meeting on outreach, education, and engagement: • • What questions should we be sure to research? What examples of best practices should we be sure to include? C. 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 1 1. 2. alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 5, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 MOTION: Approve meeting minutes with corrected meeting time by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions • Staff will send update memo to related boards and commissions and offer presentation • Some commissioners are updating their appointing Council members • Committee members requested that the memo be sent to the Austin Economic Development Corporation B. Debrief from November and December working group meetings: Tangible heritage and intangible cultural heritage • Meeting structure: discussion of new topic, break, review draft recommendations • Recentering equity o Ensure all voices are heard in small group brainstorms o 17 of 26 working group members completed a mid-point check-in survey o Be explicit about equity in upcoming topics, with equity evaluation framework reviewed for a sample draft recommendation 1 • Commissioners affirmed the importance of supporting other departments working in intangible heritage, such as the Austin History Center • Phase 2 activities: get broad community feedback, prioritize recommendations, estimate costs C. Updates on focus groups • Focus groups of cultural and heritage organizations and legacy businesses have each met one time (of two meetings) o First meeting included project introduction and input on intangible heritage o Second meeting will focus on feedback on draft recommendations, as well as what’s needed for successful implementation, partnerships, potential pitfalls • Neighborhood association focus group met once; two meetings to come • Commissioners can direct interested community members to staff • Discuss timing for commissioners to engage Council later Commissioner Heimsath arrives. D. Feedback on draft recommendations for intangible heritage • Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations, including geographic components to intangible heritage • Commissioners discussed ways to continue to engage working group and focus group members later Commissioner Myers leaves. E. F. Feedback on draft brief for January 13 working group meeting • Commissioners provided feedback on the draft brief Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: What questions should we be sure to research? • How long have programs or policies been around? • How do you measure effectiveness? • What changes have you …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, March 25, 2022 – 10:30 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Budget request for FY2022-23 • Overview of phase 2 of the preservation planning process • Discussion of focused community engagement in phase 1 • Members were supportive of the resolution as edited by Commissioner Valenzuela MOTION: Approve the draft budget recommendation with edits and recommend that it be presented to the full Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, March 28, by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 2-0. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 2-0. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paula Kothmann spoke on property tax increases in the Travis Heights National Register district and the need for tax relief for historic properties. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 5, 2022 MOTION: Approve the January 5, 2022 minutes, by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Updates to boards and commissions • Staff have updates scheduled at multiple boards and commissions • Updates to Council are also needed, as a reminder of the process and key topics under discussion B. Discussion of previous and upcoming Preservation Plan Working Group meetings: 1. February 10, 2022: Incentives • Discussion of brief and themes • State law and budget cap for municipalities • Important to consider return on investment • Important to consider heritage tourism March 10, 2022: Processes and fees • Recommended changes to graphics in brief when revised for draft plan: o “Requires commission approval” rather than “Not eligible for 2. administrative approval” on first page o List Planning Commission and Zoning & Platting Commission, rather than land use commissions on p. 6 1 • Partial demolitions like Hut’s need review • Code compliance will be discussed next month • Zoning is out of scale with historic properties in certain areas • Fees should not be charged for historic districts • Staff should review prior audits and reports, including Office of the City Auditor 2017 Audit Report and Heritage Society of Austin Operations Committee recommendations Commissioner Heimsath departs. C. D. Scope of work and responsibilities for Phase 2—community engagement Budget request for FY 2023 • Background materials were unavailable for viewing due to technical difficulties • Committee members indicated willingness to meet again prior to Historic Landmark Commission meeting ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY …
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, April 8, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 5, 2022—Previously approved on March 8, 2022 March 8, 2022 March 25, 2022 MOTION: Approve the minutes from March 8 and March 25 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from March working group meeting: Processes and fees Working group provided direction on processes and fees in March The working group will focus on incentives recommendations in April The Drafting Committee will develop recommendations on processes, fees, protection, and enforcement for consideration by the working group in May B. Input on discussion points for April working group meeting: Protection and enforcement (discussion) and incentives (draft recommendations) Mention specific figures for enforcement and demolition by neglect: number of cases, penalties charged Include state provisions for historic building maintenance How often do other cities follow through with enforcement? 1 C. Consider how to work with existing staff in Austin Code and Development Services Department Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations on incentives Preparation for May working group meeting on outreach, education, and engagement What questions should we be sure to research? What examples of best practices should we be sure to include? Commissioners will provide feedback via email. MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING APRIL 8, 2022 AT 3PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin (Chair) Pete Cervantes, St. Edwards University (Co-Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Justin Parker, Austin Community College Isaiah Smith, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University Ethan Tobias, St. Edwards University Edwin Bautista, University of Texas at Austin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMISSION UPDATES The commission’s staff liaison and commission leadership will have the opportunity to share any pertinent announcements relevant to Commission business. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Recommendation – Disability & Remote Higher Education Access The commission will review and consider passage of a recommendation seeking to ensure remote access to higher education as a disability right. b. Discussion – Proposal to Revise to the University Neighborhood Overlay The commission will discuss a draft of a recommendation proposing revisions to the University Neighborhood Overlay, designed to address a lack of affordable college student housing in the West Campus neighborhood. No action will be taken on the recommendation during this (4/8) meeting. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Working Group – Housing Update from the Housing Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student housing access, security, and affordability. b. Working Group – Mental Health & Accessibility Discussion of issues related to mental health services, accessibility, and disability issues on Austin-area college campuses, with consideration of possible action. c. Working Group – Transportation Update from the Transportation Working Group on actions taken to research and promote student transportation, with consideration of …
College Student Commission Recommendation Draft (20220408-3a): Remote Higher Education Access Authored by: Esther Heymans (St. Edward’s University) & Lira Amari Ramírez (University of Texas at Austin) WHEREAS, the College Student Commission recognizes that students with disabilities have historically been excluded from higher education, both through explicit means and implicit bias. The Commission further acknowledges that this historical exclusion has current ramifications. WHEREAS, disability services and accommodations are necessary to counter historical discrimination and provide equal access and rights to disabled students. WHEREAS, about 5% of students enrolled at UT Austin in the 2020-2021 school year were registered with UT’s disability services office.1 2 About 10% of the St. Edward’s University Student body used St. Edward’s Student Disability Services in Spring of 2021.3 About 7% of ACC students are registered with Student Accessibility Services each semester.4 About 7% of Concordia students currently use accommodations.5 6 WHEREAS, after the United States declared COVID-19 a national emergency, remote learning rapidly grew as a way to accommodate the need for students to shelter in place. 1 “SSD Data.” Services for Students with Disabilities. University of Texas at Austin, 2021. https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/ssd-statistics/. 2 “Interactive Common Data Set.” Institutional Reporting, Research, and Information Systems. University of Texas at Austin. February 2, 2022 https://www.utexas.edu/about/facts-and-figures 3 Vasquez, Candice. “Accommodating Students with Disabilities at St. Edward’s University.” Student Accessibility Services, St. Edward’s University, July 30, 2021. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10x5NxQ4Y60CiDaYEHiRG_leSmlfBXtRy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid =111953376538798849781&rtpof=true&sd=true 4 Student Accessibility Services. “SAS Statistics.” Austin Community College. Email. March 3, 2022. 5 “Fast Facts.” Concordia University Texas. https://www.concordia.edu/about/fast-facts.html 6 Spiegel, Rhea Ann. “Statistics Request - Services for Students with Disabilities.” Academic Support Center. Concordia University Texas. Email. April 3, 2022. WHEREAS, as the pandemic has continued, Austin-area higher education institutions have begun to offer increasingly fewer online classes, despite fluctuations in Austin’s COVID transmission rates and risk based staging guidelines.7 8 WHEREAS, Austin’s colleges and universities have not instituted adequate safety precautions to protect all and especially high-risk students from infection, while mandating in-person attendance. WHEREAS, remote access offers students the ability to attend classes from any location, providing students with access concerns an equitable and safe learning environment, and therefore serves as an invaluable resource for students with disabilities. WHEREAS, diminishing options to access classwork remotely uniquely affects immunocompromised, high-risk, and disabled students, furthering historic exclusion and inaccessibility for disabled college students. WHEREAS, all colleges represented by the College Student Commission are required to provide accommodations to students with …
College Student Commission Recommendation (20220408-3a): Remote Higher Education Access Authored by: Esther Heymans (St. Edward’s University) & Lira Amari Ramírez (University of Texas at Austin) WHEREAS, the College Student Commission recognizes that students with disabilities have historically been excluded from higher education, both through explicit means and implicit bias. The Commission further acknowledges that this historical exclusion has current ramifications. WHEREAS, disability services and accommodations are necessary to counter historical discrimination and provide equal access and rights to disabled students. WHEREAS, about 5% of students enrolled at UT Austin in the 2020-2021 school year were registered with UT’s disability services office.1 2 About 10% of the St. Edward’s University Student body used St. Edward’s Student Disability Services in Spring of 2021.3 About 7% of ACC students are registered with Student Accessibility Services each semester.4 About 9% of Concordia students currently use accommodations.5 6 WHEREAS, after the United States declared COVID-19 a national emergency, remote learning rapidly grew as a way to accommodate the need for students to shelter in place. 1 “SSD Data.” Services for Students with Disabilities. University of Texas at Austin, 2021. https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/ssd-statistics/. 2 “Interactive Common Data Set.” Institutional Reporting, Research, and Information Systems. University of Texas at Austin. February 2, 2022 https://www.utexas.edu/about/facts-and-figures 3 Vasquez, Candice. “Accommodating Students with Disabilities at St. Edward’s University.” Student Accessibility Services, St. Edward’s University, July 30, 2021. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10x5NxQ4Y60CiDaYEHiRG_leSmlfBXtRy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid =111953376538798849781&rtpof=true&sd=true 4 Student Accessibility Services. “SAS Statistics.” Austin Community College. Email. March 3, 2022. 5 “Fast Facts.” Concordia University Texas. https://www.concordia.edu/about/fast-facts.html 6 Cooper, Ruth. “Statistics Request - Services for Students with Disabilities.” Academic Support Center. Concordia University Texas. Email. April 6, 2022. WHEREAS, as the pandemic has continued, Austin-area higher education institutions have begun to offer increasingly fewer online classes, despite fluctuations in Austin’s COVID transmission rates and risk based staging guidelines.7 8 WHEREAS, Austin’s colleges and universities have not instituted adequate safety precautions to protect all and especially high-risk students from infection, while mandating in-person attendance. WHEREAS, remote access offers students the ability to attend classes from any location, providing students with access concerns an equitable and safe learning environment, and therefore serves as an invaluable resource for students with disabilities. WHEREAS, diminishing options to access classwork remotely uniquely affects immunocompromised, high-risk, and disabled students, furthering historic exclusion and inaccessibility for disabled college students. WHEREAS, all colleges represented by the College Student Commission are required to provide accommodations to students with disabilities to …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Tomas Salas, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 2, 2022 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESNTATIONS a. Presentation by Heidi Tse from the City of Austin’s Public Works department on Phase 2 updates. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 project. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 4. Budget b. Board elections for Chair and Vice Chair 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, please contact Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements April 6, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Schematic Design (SD) Work Completed Design Development (DD) In Progress • Begins Spring 2022 • Focuses on the maturing of the design and introduction of building materiality with refinement to the interior spaces. Design will be reviewed by regulatory agencies before Construction Document Phase • Community Engagement Outreach Continues o AIPP Community Engagement: Begins May 24, 2022 o Banner announcing project information installed on the MACC building in March 2022. o MACC Programs Community Engagement is underway o Community Communication Forum (CCF) • • List of Community Leaders candidates generated from PARD, MACC Advisory Board (MAB) and reviewed. Confirmation of participation of candidates for the forum starts April 2022. Target to start forum in May 2022, which is an accelerated start. o MACC Phase 2 Website updated (www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2) FAQs uploaded • All Community Meeting recordings and presentations uploaded with both English and Spanish • • Contact information posted • Links to other Board and Commissions presentations are listed on the website Speak-Up page updated (www.speakupaustin.org/mas-macc) and active until the end of DD • Comment Card available in both English and Spanish o Target Schedule (Dates are subject to change) Design Phase: Concludes Spring 2022 Construction Documentation/Permitting/Bidding: Begins Summer 2022 Site Construction: Begins Winter 2022 Construction Completion: Winter 2024 Grand Opening: Early 2025
MACC Staff Report – April 6, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs April EXHIBITS Entropy, by Mery Godigna Collet April 9- June 22. Opening reception Saturday, April 9 5pm-7pm. Godigna Collet uses art as a tool to confront complex social issues, which she synthesizes into concepts using installations, paintings, sculptures, photography, and video, utilizing new techniques and unconventional materials to invite the viewer to experience deep contemplation and self-introspection. (SZC Gallery) Caminos 5th Year Anniversary April 23 Opening Reception to celebrate 5 years of the Caminos program! Artwork by all 5 years of caminantes, plus performances, activities, and zines by teens, for teens. If you missed Breaking Barriers on April 2, come to the 5th year anniversary on April 23, 4-7pm! (Community Gallery) PROGRAMS: Taller Abierto the 1st Friday of the month- live painting class, now in person. Art instructor Miguel Santana teaches. Program was full on April 1! #MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange. Meet The Artist Panel Discussion at the MACC on April 15 at 5:00pm, precedes the event on April 16th at Waterloo Greenway which is 7:00pm. Caminos Breaking Barriers & Applications Now Open www.AustinTexas.gov/caminos Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Mental Health/ Wellness Conference was a success! On April 2, 11-6pm, we invited teens to join in a day of art making and social connection. LAAP Austin Latinx New Play Festival (April 7th – 9th, 2022): Celebrating its 12th year, the Austin Latinx New Play Festival unites playwrights and audience members in conversation about four new play readings that bring insight into the Latinx experience. Escandalo Estar Guars: Saturday (April 28th -May 8th) A fan favorite, Star Wars themed improv show. In ¡Estar Guars!: A May The Fourth/Cinco De Mayo Comedy Fiesta, The Latino Comedy Project asks the question: What would Star Wars have looked like if George Lucas had been JORGE Lucas? Healing Garden Volunteer Workday (Sun, Apr. 24th @ 11am): Monthly Garden workday where Volunteers help maintain and grow our garden. Javier Jara Concerts: Saturday, April 30th @ 8pm and Saturday, May 14 WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Bilingual Yoga: Free yoga returns to the MACC Saturdays at 10am with a new instructor! Linda Natera made her debut on May 26th as the new MACC yoga instructor. Capoeira: Each Saturday morning our Capoeira Body Movement free class continues to thrive as kids and parents of all ages enjoy movement, music and cultural learning taught by our own instructors Futa Ofamo …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Board Member Absent: Art Navarro, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:12pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Larry Amado gave thanks to the MACC for production of MACCnifico and provided feedback regarding the event, such as lighting. Larry Amado also discussed Phase 2 and permanent stage, sound, and lighting suggestions. He also mentioned that he would like to see the draft of the minutes posted before the meeting. Anna Maciel discussed the need to vacate the alleyway as an important goal before Mayor Adler goes out of office. She asked about the topic being addressed at the next board meeting. She also commended the staff for MACCnifico event. She stated the need to be more active on the Music Hub funding and detailed a meeting and expressed hope that the Board members attend. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) March 2, 2022 Member Gandy made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Member Maga Rojas seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) A) THE CHAIR WILL BRIEF THE BOARD AND ENCOURAGE BOARD DIALOGUE ON AGENDA ITEMS 1 Chair Goujon congratulated the MACC staff on the MACCnifico event and encouraged dialogue. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Supervisor Tamzarian provided an update on the upcoming exhibits and programs for the month of April. Coordinator Jesus Varela provided a summary report on the MACCnifico event held in March. He provided the number of artists and local vendors that participated. He also broke down the amount musicians were paid. He provided a summary of the surveys received and the number of rsvps received. Member Silva inquired about the exact number of walk ins compared to the number of people that rsvpd Varela mentioned that the total number of attendees were collected but not in comparison to those that rsvpd. 4. PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 4) A) PRESENTATION BY ANNA BRADLEY, PROJECT MANAGER WITH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. Bradley introduced herself and the …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401-02 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the ICRC may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 or Matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Identify top three candidates to fill commission vacancy, identify future 2022 meeting date CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Jan. 19, 2022, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Identify top three candidates to replace open chair on commission B. Identify future 2022 meeting date re: action on potential annexations and dis annexations C. UT OLLI NOVA discussion D. Housekeeping 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Website update B. Final Report update FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Website • Discussion of annexations and dis annexation 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) January 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gretchen Nagy, Travis County Voter Registration Director Eric Stene, City Clerk's Records and Information Office Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Update on Travis County Redistricting; Discussion of Retention of Records and Documents; Approval of Final Report; Approval of New Staff Contracts; Discussion of Creating Criteria for Staff to Act Upon Future Annexations; Updates on Roadmap/Timeline; and Updates from Working Groups and Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. with 10 members present. Commissioner Schneider joined at 6:10 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined at 6:13pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was no citizens communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Dec. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes were approved unanimously without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Update on county redistricting from Gretchen Nagy, Travis County Voter Registration Director Nagy gave an update on the shortened timeframe for Travis County redistricting B. Discussion of Retention of ICRC Records and Documents: City Clerk Eric Stene, Records and Information Management Officer (CRM) Stene explained the ICRC should turn over documents to their staff liaison for the city's records retention of documents and that those records will be kept for 20 years (2042). Commissioners agreed to forward all documents to administrative manager by Feb. 2, 2022. C. Update on Roadmap/Timeline Granados gave an update on the 2031 ICRC Roadmap/Timeline. D. Discussion on creating criteria for staff to act upon future annexations Commissioners discussed creating criteria for city staff to act upon future annexations and agreed that all future annexations would be handled directly by the commission. E. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1) Social Media/Press Release Working Group Commissioner Falcon gave an update. 2) Advertising/Website Working Group Commissioner Yee gave an update on …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission April 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than 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). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) _________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the March 2, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 30, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Election of Environmental Commission Officers for May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 term (10 minutes) (5 minutes) b. Nominate a new member for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board c. Nominate a new member and an alternate for the Joint Sustainability Committee (5 minutes) d. Discuss committee membership (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 Council District: District 8 Staff: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Request: To amend a restrictive covenant b. Name: Travis County ESD #4 Fire …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, WPD liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 50% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 does not apply. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: March 28, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985. History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive covenant without …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) – 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: RCA Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 6, 2022: March 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO A FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION DATE [K. RAMBERG; J. BRISTOL – 2ND] (8-0) R. SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION February 16, 2022: APPROVED A JOINT POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 2, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; R. BRIMER – 2ND] (9-0) TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION February 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO FEBRUARY 17, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; BRISTOL – 2ND] (6-0) BARRETT BIXLER, QURESHI, SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 26, 2022: March 8, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 26, 2022, BY CONSENT C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 [R. SCHNEIDER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; J. SHIEH, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled ISSUES: The Applicant has entered into a private restrictive covenant with the adjacent property owner to east regarding building height of townhome structures, boundary fencing, emergency access and an impervious cover limit, among other items. Please refer to Exhibit E: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions at the back of the Staff backup material. Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing 1987 Restrictive Covenant, this property has additional permitted entitlements for development than what would be currently allowed under today’s Land Development Code (LDC). Staff has received comments in opposition of this Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment …
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Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department TRAVIS COUNTY ESD #4 FIRE STATION PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 4200 CITY PARK RD SP-2020-0255DS PROJECT LOCATION PROPERTY DATA • Turkey Creek Watershed • Water Supply Rural • Drinking Water Protection Zone • City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction • No creeks or creek buffers • No Critical Environmental Features • Not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 10 FOUR VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) 2. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) 3. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 4. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8-453 BACKGROUND The site is an existing fire station. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. and Population development necessitate more staff presence. growth BACKGROUND - CONTINUED Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED are staff routinely Firefighter parking along the ROW. This is unsafe and does not comply with land development regulations. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED Existing development and site constraints limit the alternatives for providing additional parking. The existing site configuration does not parking allow additional without the requested variances. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED GENERAL LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL PARKING AERIAL PHOTO & APPROXIMATE PROPERTY BOUNDARY BACKGROUND - CONTINUED EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (PARKING AND DRIVE AISLE) VARIANCE REQUEST 1 To allow a driveway to be constructed on slopes over 15%. PROPOSED DRIVEWAY ON SLOPES > 15% VARIANCE REQUEST 2 To allow a parking lot to be constructed on slopes over 15%. PROPOSED PARKING LOT ON SLOPES > 15% VARIANCE REQUEST 3 To allow fill over 4 feet. FILL >4 FEET VARIANCE REQUEST 4 To exceed the 20% impervious cover limit. Impervious cover is limited to 20%. The proposed development would increase impervious cover to ~27.5%. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff Determination: Staff recommends 3 of the 4 variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met for the following variances: 1. Driveway construction on slopes …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Travis County ESD #4 LOCATION: 4200 City Park Rd COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST NO. 1: REQUEST NO. 2: REQUEST NO. 3: REQUEST NO. 4: Turkey Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a parking lot on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill over 4 feet per LDC 25-8-342 A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow an impervious cover of 27.5% net site area per LDC 25-8-453 STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 2: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 3: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 4: Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff does not recommend approval of the variance Page 2 of 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Travis County ESD #4 Fire Station Parking Lot Improvements A Land Use Commission variance is requested to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% per LDC 25-8-301(A)(1) Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – Fire stations must provide sufficient parking for firefighters and other staff. More parking is required based on increased staffing requirements. Population growth and development necessitate more staff. Additionally, Travis County signed a contract with COA for City firefighters to staff the fire station. The City of Austin requires a 4 person minimum staffing level. Historically, staffing levels were 2 to 3 people. The configuration of the existing development does not allow for more parking to be provided without the construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, …
Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department LOT 1 BLOCK A SRIVATHANAKUL SUBDIVISION PROJECT ASSESSMENT 101 LAGO VERDE DRIVE C8J-2021-0206.0APA PROJECT LOCATION PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed and Harrison Hollow Watershed • Water Supply Rural • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Partially City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and partially City of Austin ETJ • Not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 10 PROPERTY DATA - CONTINUED Critical Water Quality Zone associated with Lake Austin Water Quality Transition Zone associated with Harrison Hollow Creek • One Critical Water Quality • One Water Quality Transition Zone Zone Proposed lot PROPERTY DATA - CONTINUED • Two Wetland Critical Environmental Features located adjacent to Lake Austin BACKGROUND There is an existing house on the property. The applicant to renovate and expand this existing house. seeks BACKGROUND - CONTINUED City of Austin permits are necessary for the proposed construction. The City the property to be platted requires before permits can be issued. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The average development density must be 2 acres for each unit (house). BACKGROUND - CONTINUED 2 acres for each unit means: 1 house requires 2 acres 2 houses require 4 acres….et cetera. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The applicant proposes just one unit but there are only approximately 1.4 acres. This does not comply with the requirement to have 2 acres for each unit. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED The lot is partially within the Lake Austin Critical Water Quality Zone. Code requires that the lot have 2 acres NOT in the Critical Water Quality Zone. The whole lot is less than 2 acres in size. BACKGROUND - CONTINUED To recap, concerns with the proposed plat: there are two compliance • 1 unit is proposed for less than 2 acres • The lot does not have 2 acres outside the Critical Water Quality Zone. TWO VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) & LDC 30-5- 453(B)(1)] 2. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow a lot that lies within a Critical Water Quality Zone to include less than two acres in a Water Quality Transition Zone or uplands [LDC 25-8-452(C)] Code requires at least 2 acres for every unit on average. One unit is proposed, there are less …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Lot 1 Block A Srivathanakul Subdivision Project Assessment NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Janice Srivathanakul LOCATION: 101 Lago Verde Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 and ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST NO. 1: REQUEST NO. 2: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Harrison Hollow Watershed and Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre [LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) & LDC 30-5-453(B)(1)] A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow a lot that lies within a Critical Water Quality Zone to include less than two acres in a Water Quality Transition Zone or uplands [LDC 25-8-452(C)] STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 2: Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Staff recommends approval of the variance with the conditions Page 2 of 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Lot 1 Block A Srivathanakul Subdivision Project Assessment Request to vary LDC 25-8-453(B)(1) / LDC 30-5-453(B)(1) to allow density to exceed one unit for each two acres with a minimum lot size of ¾ of an acre Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. 2. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes – The property must be platted in order to improve the existing structure. Other nearby owners have been permitted to subdivide tracts and construct homes along Lake Austin. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; b) Yes – The applicant proposes to provide a septic system in accordance with current standards that will be located further from Lake Austin than the current septic system. This would provide greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. In addition, the applicant will preserve heritage trees (this is not required in the COA ETJ); …
N I T S U A F O Y T I C Watershed Protection Department’s work removing obstructions from creeks Chris Meyer, Julius Ochoa, and Ramesh Swaminathan, P.E. S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 1 B r o w n B a g April 6, 2022 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Overview • I n t r o d u c t i o n • D e p a r t m e n t B a c k g r o u n d • O b s t r u c t i o n s i n c r e e k s , c o n v e y a n c e , a n d f l o o d i n g • C h a l l e n g e s / O p p o r t u n i t i e s • Q u e s t i o n s N I T S U A F O Y T I C Watershed Protection Mission To protect lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flood, erosion, and water pollution. W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T WPD Updates 3 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 N I T S U A F O Y T I C WPD Managed Assets • O v e r 1 2 0 0 m i l e s o f t h e s t o r m c o n v e y a n c e p i p e • O v e r 6 0 0 m i l e s o f e n g i n e e r e d c h a n n e l s • 1 0 8 3 ( + / - …
