Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission September 9, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held September 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Noon September 8. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 9, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon June 8. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion September 9, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 8 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Joint Meeting of the Arts and Music Commission September 11, 2020 – 10-11:30am Arts Commission to be held September 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Thursday, September 10 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, September 10. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Thursday, September 10) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Comisión FECHA de la reunion (Septiembre 11, 2020 – 10am-11:30am) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Septiembre 10, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7854 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission September 11, 2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission to be held September 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, September 10, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 9/11/2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7829 or jill.fagan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jill.fagan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión Implementation Advisory Commission del Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan FECHA de la reunion September 11, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 10, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7829 or jill.fagan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Joint Meeting of the Arts and Music Commission September 11, 2020 – 10-11:30am Music Commission to be held September 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Thursday, September 10 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, September 10. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Thursday, September 10) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Music Comisión FECHA de la reunion (Septiembre 11, 2020 – 10am-11:30am) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Septiembre 10, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7963 o Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y …
Versión en español a continuación. African American Resource Advisory Commission September 11, 2020 African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to be held September 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 10, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11, 2020 African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 412-974-3131and Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 no later than noon, (September 10, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live del African American Resource Advisory Reunión Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 11, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 10, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 412-974-3131and Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez …
Austin's Healthy Streets Initiative Urban Transportation Commission September 11, 2020 City Council Direction: Early Efforts – April 2020 Batch 1 – May 2020 • Installed quickly • Approximately 5 miles • Criteria included: • Lack of park space • Disproportionate COVID impacts • Lack of comfort for people walking or bicycling using existing infrastructure • Alternative to crowded trail system • Connection to existing infrastructure Listen, adjust, iterate, modify… Batch 2 - July 2020 • Installed after public engagement process • Added another 5 miles • Focused on neighborhoods further north and south "Seeing neighbors, kids, and families out and about enjoying life has given a renewed sense of happiness with our previously congested city. Austin I am so happy you have been a leader in this movement around the country." "Something is not working here. I don't like the way it's currently set up." "I was considering moving to the country since my job is now fully remote forever, the cost/benefit of living in town has gone upside down. But this Healthy Streets initiative changed my mind." Next Steps • Initiate wind down of select streets • Maintain readiness to launch Batch 3 should community experience a surge in COVID-19 cases • Apply lessons learned into permanent infrastructure solutions • Launch slow streets pilot in the Sidewalk and Urban Trails Plan update austintexas.gov/healthystreets healthystreets@austintexas.gov
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission John Speirs, Program Manager Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs September 11, 2020 DATE: SUBJECT: Recommendations for 2021 Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Background The City of Austin’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan, as adopted by Resolution No. 20141120- 074, includes every Austin resident having an opportunity to be fully engaged in digital society, accessing and using digital and communications technology. The Office of Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs (TARA) is the lead office for implementation of this plan. The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administered by the Community Technology (CT) Division of TARA directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society to achieve the goals of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan. Purpose The purpose of this report is to review the significant changes coming to the 2021 cycle of the GTOPs. Each year, CT staff performs a review of the prior grant cycle in preparation for the next year of grants. This annual strategic planning and review process considers feedback collected from surveys of applicants and grant reviewers, as well as the observations of staff participating in the grant process and the known structural changes to GTOPs. Analysis There are three categories of changes being proposed for the GTOPs 2021 cycle: 1) Adjustments to the application process to ensure a clearer and more direct relationship between the scoring criteria and the application and to better weight Focus Areas; 2) changes to the overall GTOPs structure to provide for efficiency, enhanced support for grantees, and to adjust the GTOPs schedule to accommodate the holiday months; and 3) eases the administrative burden of reporting on contractors. Together, these three changes could greatly improve service delivery and core program capacity to local Austin nonprofit groups. 1 Adjustments to the Application and Scoring Process Recommendation: Replace the current “Focus Area” system that guarantees funding based on category with a new system that gives bonus points to organizations that meet the “Focus Area” criteria. In past GTOPs cycles, organizations that were the highest scoring in a “Focus Area” were guaranteed funding, regardless of any other factor (such as relative rank in scoring to the other applications). Going forward, we propose to move to a bonus point system, where applicant can gain extra points by qualifying for a Focus Area. This will retain …
Aust in Climat e Equit y Plan Sept ember 2020 Summary ● We’ve been updating the Community Climate Plan o Draft for public comment out now o Council in October ● What we’re looking for from you: ○ Comments ○ Areas of Interest ○ Pledge of Support 2015 Communit y Climat e Plan Adopt ed by Council in June 2015 Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 135 qualitative actions directed at departments 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes How w as t his plan updat e creat ed? • • • • • • • • 24 City Staff 120 Community Members (NGO, Govt., Business) 12 Ambassadors 4 Equity Trainings 5 Community Workshops (over 250 attendees) 14 Steering Committee Meetings 60+ Advisory Group Meetings 50+ Interviews by Ambassadors St eering Commit t ee Members Co-Chairs Mayuri Raja, AZAAD, Google Shane Johnson, Sierra Club Katie Coyne, Asakura Robinson Susana Almanza, PODER Joep Meijer, Citizen Jim Walker, Univ. of Texas Rocio Villalobos, Equity Office Drew Nelson, Mitchell Foundation Rodrigo Leal, Guidehouse Rene Renteria, Citizen Kaiba White, Public Citizen Lauren Peressini, Sunrise Movement Shawanda Stewart, Huston-Tillotson Univ. Kenneth Thompson, Solar Austin Ben Leibowicz, Univ. of Texas Suzanne Russo, Pecan Street Inc. Pooja Sethi, Sethi Law Darien Clary, AISD Alberta Phillips, Joint Sustainability Committee, ECHO AG Representatives: Nakia Winfield, Brandi Clark Burton, Karen Magid, Kurt Stogdill, and Nick Kincaid A Hist ory of Inequit ies t hat Remains Today • • • • • The Austin 1928 Master Plan divided the city along racial lines, forcibly displacing Black residents into specific, undesirable areas. The Tank Farm fuel storage facility, Eastside Landfill, and the Holly Power Plant exposed people of color to toxic pollution in East Austin neighborhoods. Gentrification is taking place in parts of the city where low-income people and people of color have been forced to live, the African-American share of the Austin population declined from 12% in 1990 to 7.7% in 2010. As of 2015, 52% of white Austin residents were homeowners, only 27% of African-American and 32% of Hispanic/Latinx residents owned homes. Cases of COVID-19, hospitalization and mortality rates are disproportionately affecting Latinx and Black communities W e are Changing t he Eart h’s Climat e could be Warming over 2 catastrophic to ℃ life on earth Climat e Project ions for Aust in • Low-income communities and …
Austin's Healthy Streets Initiative Urban Transportation Commission September 11, 2020 City Council Direction: Early Efforts – April 2020 Batch 1 – May 2020 • Installed quickly • Approximately 5 miles • Criteria included: • Lack of park space • Disproportionate COVID impacts • Lack of comfort for people walking or bicycling using existing infrastructure • Alternative to crowded trail system • Connection to existing infrastructure Listen, adjust, iterate, modify… Batch 2 - July 2020 • Installed after public engagement process • Added another 5 miles • Focused on neighborhoods further north and south "Seeing neighbors, kids, and families out and about enjoying life has given a renewed sense of happiness with our previously congested city. Austin I am so happy you have been a leader in this movement around the country." "Something is not working here. I don't like the way it's currently set up." "I was considering moving to the country since my job is now fully remote forever, the cost/benefit of living in town has gone upside down. But this Healthy Streets initiative changed my mind." Next Steps • Launch slow streets pilot in the Sidewalk and Urban Trails Plan update • Apply lessons learned into permanent infrastructure solutions • Initiate wind down of select streets • Maintain readiness to launch Batch 3 should community experience a surge in COVID- 19 cases austintexas.gov/healthystreets healthystreets@austintexas.gov
Photo by marsroverdriver Innovation in Procurement Strategies in Helping Innovative Solution Providers Find the Door to Austin Parks Presentation by Rich DePalma, Board Member City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 Question Is it difficult for new or innovative materials, services and solutions to become known by the City of Austin and for our purposes, the Parks and Recreation Department? Based on my board experience, the answer is yes. Based on my professional experience, the answer is yes. It is okay. It is normal for local governments but doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do better. Procuring innovative solutions is a way we increase efficiencies, improve sustainability, save money, and/or provide an even better experience for park users. This is one way the 11th largest U.S. city can lead. Examples of Possible Solutions What are we missing? • RFID / QR Code / Mobile Ap to engage the trail or park user. • Augmented Reality to show the hydrology, fauna or historical figures in original spaces. i.e. Tonkawa tribe, Andrew Zilker, Elizabeth Ney, a Pleurocoelus or Barton Springs • Innovative materials for quick set infrastructure repair. • Sensor based security systems that can interpret human activity at night including size of the individual. • Can we work with UT as a The Continuum of Innovation Procurement Opportunities Industry day Portal Rfi procurement Exchange Information with the Vendor Allow vendors a 24/7 way to introduce Periodically release an RFI looking for Procure the solution through a Community. What is PARD looking for? new concessions, solutions, materials new services, solutions, and materials competitive contract but include What does the vendor community have or just concepts. that can be useful to the department. interlocal clauses so that other park to offer? What is our process? Make it twice a year so the vendor can systems can use it. Maybe even think be ready. The RFI route provides more bigger? structure and assurance that the information will be reviewed. 4 Industry day Learn from Each Other – Get Everyone Ready What is Industry Day? Great explanation by acqnotes.com. Industry Day is an event held by a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Management Office (PMO) to present the plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from industry. It is usually held prior to a Request for Proposal (RFP) being released or any major changes in a program. It’s an opportunity for the …
$12M Creative Space Bond Updates 9/11/2020 JOINT ARTS & MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1 Agenda • Where we’ve been • Why this bond is unique • Procurement process • Where we are now • Questions? Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 2 JOINT ARTS & MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING Where we’ve been WORKING GROUP AND CITY ACTIONS 2018 TO DATE Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 3 Working Group (WG) Timeline and Process Winter 2018-19 (WG) Forms and meets Mar–May 2019 Community Survey June 2019 Joint Arts & Music Commission public input Sept– Nov 2019 WG finalizes recs. Dec. 2019 – Jan 2020 Arts & Music Commissions ratify recs. Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 4 Arts & Music Commission Recommendations • • • • Specifically address historic inequities Alleviate the affordability crisis and rapid loss of creative affordable space Flexible multi-use space dedicated for arts and music but open and accessible to public City owned but built / operated by non-City partners Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 5 Arts & Music Commission Recommendations EQUITY AMENITIES • Operational management’s leadership • Flexible rehearsal spaces to include small • Free or significantly reduced rate creative space to underserved/ marginalized individuals/groups. • Equal opportunity for project participation. Strategic partnerships will be allowed. (No pay to play.) • RFP process must include targeted outreach to historically underserved/ marginalized populations. rooms for bands/theater companies/performance artists to rehearse • Performance venue with a capacity of at least 50 seats (may include outdoors) • Visual arts studio and gallery space(s) • Educational space(s) Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 6 Arts & Music Commission Recommendations PARTNERSHIPS Total project(s) costs cannot exceed $12,000,000 unless the funding gap is fully funded by the proposing partner/team of partners. LOCATION • E of I-35, W of US-183 • S of Lady Bird Lake, N of Ben White (HWY-71) • Downtown (Lady Bird Lake to MLK and I-35 to MoPac) • N of 30th St., S of US-183 Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 7 Procurement Development Process Nov – April 2020: Determine Procurement Process April – June 2020: Refine Procurement Process w/ WG Recommendations June – Aug 2020: Onboard Procurement Consultant Team Sept – Oct 2020: Issue RFI Joint Arts & Music Commission * September 11, 2020 8 JOINT ARTS & MUSIC COMMISSION …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 2020911-02D: Healthy Streets Initiative WHEREAS, City of Austin staff and the citizens of Austin have piloted a Healthy Streets initiative which prioritizes the safety, comfort and space for People, not just cars, on our publicly maintained streets; WHEREAS, Healthy Streets are supported by about 3 out of 4 people; WHEREAS Pandemic or not, The City of Austin has a direct benefit in providing more accessible opportunities for climate-friendly exercise and multiple modes of active transportation, including bikes, walking, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more; WHEREAS Pandemic or not, the City of Austin has an opportunity to reclaim public space for essential activities that benefit from social distancing such as education, outdoor dining, and entertainment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. Date of Approval: September 11, 2020 Record of the vote: 8-0 with Franco, Runas, and Wilfley absent Attest: Emily Smith, staff liaison
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting 11 September 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Kelly Davis Commission Members Absent: Allie Runas Michael Wilfley Samuel Franco Daniel Hennessey – Vice Chair Alex Reyna Susan Somers Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 5, 2020 MEETING The August 5, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioners Franco and Reyna not yet present. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination and Election of Officers – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to elect Mario Champion as Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioner Reyna not yet present. A motion to elect Susan Somers as Vice Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. A motion to elect Kelly Davis as Parliamentarian of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. B. 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review and Report – Discussion and Possible Action Commissioner Champion presented a draft Annual Review, which was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. C. Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon of the Office of Sustainability. No action taken. D. Healthy Streets program update – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield and Anna Martin of Austin Transportation. Commissioner Champion proposed draft recommendation language which, after debate and amendment, read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. A motion to approve the recommendation was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Runas and Wilfley absent. 3. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Commissioners gave updates regarding the Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council, Pedestrian Advisory …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 ______Urban Transportation Commission_______ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including: • transportation energy conservation matters; • grant applications; • streets and highways; • bus and rail service; • pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; • safety related programs and projects; • provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; • transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. • In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. • Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Commission’s actions continue to support this mission statement through a combination of deliberative discussion, Recommendations, and other actions. Recommendations made: ● 20200805-02A: Project Connect funding and governance ● 20200805-02B: Safe Mobility Bond ● 20200710-02A: Street Impact Fee Recommendations ● 20200310-02C: Complete Access to Project Connect ● 20200310-03A: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Transportation Plan ● 20191112-02D: University Neighborhood Overlay Code Amendments ● 20191101-02A Part 1: Land Development Code Revision - Subdivision Connectivity ● 20191101-02A Part 2: Land Development Code Revision - Setbacks ● 20191101-02A Part 3: Land Development Code Revision …
NEW NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Project Schedule RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Community Engagement • • • • • Campus Architectural Team (CAT) Meetings • • 16 from Sept. 2019 to Present Representation from parents, community members, teachers, etc. Three Previous Community Meetings Upcoming Virtual Community Meeting • • Oct. 1 at 4:30-6 PM Details at AISDFuture.com/event/new-northeast-middle-school- virtual-community-meeting-2/ Groundbreaking Video this Fall To read the latest updates and follow along with community meetings and events, please visit www.AISDFuture.com. RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Guidelines and Input • • • • • AISD Education Specifications AISD Project Design Manual • Mueller New Construction Council • Inter Local Agreement w/ COA CAT Input School Tours Community Feedback RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Concept and Inspiration RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Building Massing RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Site Plan and Community Access RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Exterior View RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Learning Stairs RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Hanger RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 LEED Update RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 What’s Next • • Attendance Boundary, Vertical Team, Principal, Naming • • Will be decided prior to opening, 2021-2022 school year Decided by the board of trustees Bus routes for all schools are finalized about two weeks prior to start of the school year. • Families are welcome to check "Bus Stop Finder" utility on www.austinisd.org/transportation for their general education students bus information. All special education students bus information will be shared in person by the bus teams. • RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Questions? RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020
CONTROL TOWER DISTRICT BRIEFING Mueller Commission September 11, 2020 1 Agenda • Review of History and Goals • Evolution of the Tower and Site • Control Tower Update • Site Plan Concept and Uses • Next RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 2 Control Tower Milestones 1959 1961 1999 2006 2010 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fehr and Granger establish award-winning, modern design Control tower and new terminal opens Mueller Airport closes First community NOEL lighting event Catellus begins work on the tower restoration Kinney & Associates hired as preservation, repurposing architect Donna Carter hired as historic preservation consultant Kinney and Carter begin pursuing historic designation Historic designation secured Catellus issues RFP to market tower district multifamily site RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 3 Objectives • If possible, obtain State and City approval for public access to the top of the tower • Maintain existing view corridors from Berkman Drive and John Gaines Park • Honor the tower’s award-winning architecture, where appropriate • Maximize the tower district’s development potential while preserving ample space around the tower footprint for future public uses • Support Mueller’s goals (e.g. neighborhood compatibility, sustainability, fiscal responsibility, revitalization, diversity and economic development), where appropriate • Celebrate the tower’s history and community interest in preserving it RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 4 Access Challenges • Access for people with mobility challenges Elevator shaft dimensions do not meet ADA requirements, and does not reach top floors • Adding an another exit option Exit options that are not too close to each other • • • • • Speed to evacuate visitors • Occupancy numbers Fire sprinklers Restrooms RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 Tower Interior 5 A View from the Top 5 Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed study, updated in 2008 – 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed to restore the tower • Economic reuse feasibility study: – December 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered a report to determine the use limitations of tower: Significant barriers to use the tower as a public building because access limitations The tower cannot be listed on the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed Local historic designation is possible, which could help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 6 Control Tower Steps Taken • Longer-term considerations for …
