Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Marion Sanchez - CPIO | Houmma Garba - CPIO David Wiechmann – HSEM December 17th, 2024 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf December 17th, 2024 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: Definitions The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Longer bullet points Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. December 17th, 2024 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency December 17th, 2024 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communications and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management • Austin Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health • And review by numerous community organizations. In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. December 17th, 2024 The …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Casey Haney Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Alberta Phillips Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Patrick Howard PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Pennington – Regarding Hays Commons APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 12, 2024, and November 19, 2024. 1 The public hearing was closed on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Wood’s second on a 11-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson was off the dais. Commissioner Haney was absent. The minutes from the meeting of November 12, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 11-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Haney were off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Location: 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff Recommends Multifamily Residential Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Cox were off the dais. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Multifamily Residential for NPA- 2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning, located at 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, was approved on Commissioner Phillips’ motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second, on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0109 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) SF-3-NP to MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP Staff recommends MF-3-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on …
December 4, 2024 Via Electronic Delivery Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: Re: C14-2024-0111 and NPA-2024-0008.01 - Postponement request for the zoning and neighborhood plan amendment applications associated with the property located at 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Austin, Texas (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a postponement of zoning case no. C14-2024-0111 and Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) case no. NPA-2024- 0008.01 on the December 17, 2024 Planning Commission agenda to the February 11, 2025 Planning Commission agenda. Please let me know if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo cc: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Joi Harden, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com
Case Number C14-2024-0128 Public Hearing 12.17.24 5pm Planning Commission Outlook From Beth Santori Date Mon 12/16/2024 10:49 AM To Tomko, Jonathan You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Jonathan, I hope this email finds you well and you had a nice weekend. I am wri ng because I am a resident of the Truman Heights neighborhood and there is a public hearing tomorrow about a site tomorrow. The case number is C14-2024-0128. My address is 5500 Samuel Huston Ave, Aus n, Texas, 78721 and this site is very close to my lot. There have been numerous other lots in the area that are being developed for housing but no commercial zoning or park/green space development. I am concerned about the development of this area and lack of green space planned. Addi onally, the development of this area is lacking commercial property for businesses. There is a lot of noise from 183 already and I am concerned about this lot that has been green with wildlife now being developed. Are there any plans to help with trees that would be removed from this lot, the noise issues from the highway as well as commercial plans for this area? Thank you for your considera on and looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Beth Santori (R)RT, CT, VI, MR ARRT (808)227-8753 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". 06 C14-2024-0128 - Tannehill; District 1 1 of 1
**************************************************************************** MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Land Development Engineering Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: December 12, 2024 RE: 2024-128390 LM (1114 W 5th Street). Postponement Request **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the December 17, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to January 28, 2025 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission policy. 09 2024-128390 LM - 1114 West 5th Street; District 9 1 of 1
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair NAME called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg William Floyd Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone Felix De Portu Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 19, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, on a 6-0-1 vote. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioner Fouts was off the dais. Commissioners Boone, De Portu, Fouts, and Major were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Harris Branch C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan; District 7 2. Transportation Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) Joe Isaja, P.E. (HR Green) Agent: Approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which Request: requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. Recommended Renee Johns, (512) 974-6486, renee.johns@austintexas.gov Joey de la Garza, (512) 974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Transportation and Public Works Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to approve of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length, for C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan, located at 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd was approved on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, on a 6-0-1 vote. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioner Fouts was off the dais. Commissioners Boone, De Portu, and Major were absent. SPC-2023-0357C - North Trail Office Park; District 10 3. Site Plan - Hill Country Roadway: Location: Owner/Applicant: Bull Creek Market LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB, Bull Creek Thomson Land Engineering, LLC (Mark Roeder) To approve a Site Plan in a Hill Country Roadway overlay zone for a Professional Office Building and associated development. Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Christine …
December 16, 2024 Via Electronic Delivery Zoning and Platting Commissioners 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 Re: Chair Smith and Commissioners, Problems with SPC-2023-0357C – Site Plan Must Be Denied This letter is submitted on behalf of the Save Our Springs Alliance, Lake Austin Collective, Bull Creek Foundation, and the Lakewood Club, their respective members, and officers, and serves as a follow-up to the letter I submitted prior to the December 3, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission meeting. After reviewing the SPC-2023- 0357C closer, we have additional concerns about how this site plan has been processed and inconsistencies with the Land Development Code. In addition to sharing the identified concerns, I have also addressed some of the comments made in response to my previous letter. We request that the Zoning and Platting Commission deny this site plan and require the applicant to resubmit a site plan that is consistent with the Austin City Code and the subdivision upon which the site plan is based. Based on our review of SPC-2023-0357C, we have identified the following violations of the City’s Land Development: Wastewater Service 1. The Site Plan violates § 25-4-192(A) which requires that “[a] subdivision within 100 feet of a public wastewater system must be connected to the public wastewater system.” 2. The Site Plan violates § 25-4-192(B) which requires that “wastewater lines to serve each lot must be installed before a lot may be occupied.” 3. The Site Plan violates Plat Note #2 of the Champion 360 Subdivision which reinforces §25-4-192 and provides a publicly enforceable restriction on the project by requiring that the property connect to the City’s wastewater system. 4. The Site Plan violates §25-1-3 which clearly establishes that the requirements of Title 25 are cumulative of requirements that are imposed by ordinances, rules, or regulations, or by private easements, covenants, restrictions, or agreements. A site plan is not permitted to trump requirements (i.e., plat notes) of a subdivision. Land Status Determination 5. The Site Plan violates §25-4-2 and Texas Local Government Code §212.004(a) by misapplying provisions related to the exceptions for subdivision (i.e., a Land Status Determination) on a lot that has already been subdivided. 6. The Site Plan violates Texas Local Government Code §212.004(a) by applying a Land Status Determination to a property that necessitates Right-of-Way Dedication to the Texas Department of Transportation to acquire access to the property. 7. The Site Plan violates …
Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Reception for Library Commission, Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association December 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Laura Polio 512-974-9624
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, December 16, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 24, 2024 2. July 1, 2024 3. July 31, 2024 4. September 18, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Equity-Based Preservation Plan adoption by Council 6. Early steps for plan implementation 7. Committee meeting frequency in 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, July 1, 2024 – 5:15 P.M. Carver Branch Library, Meeting Room #1 1161 Angelina Street Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the committee may participate by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X X Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of transparency • The group discussed projects they’ve seen that demonstrated transparency • What can keep this project transparent: provide background documents, comments, and meeting minutes 2. Discuss recommendations identified for further discussion on June 24, 2024 • Goal: give guidance to the Drafting Committee for revising recommendations • The group discussed revisions to the land acknowledgment and six recommendations • Make the recommendations less specific to ordinances and better explain terms • Make the purpose of recommendations around historic incentives clear: to strengthen support for historic property owners and make incentives more equitable • Focus on recommended practices and good use of time 3. Identify proposed new plan recommendations for further discussion in the next two meetings • Eight proposed new recommendations were approved for further discussion at the next meeting • Two draft recommendations were deleted, and one was flagged for further discussion 4. Discuss how to decide where to start implementing the plan • The group brainstormed how to define resources and impact • This activity will help prepare for discussion in the next meeting 5. Next steps • Review minor edits over email or in next meeting • Next meeting in two weeks FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Castillo, Evans seconding. 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 board liaison …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X X Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discuss and agree on where to begin implementing the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Of 107 recommendations, identify highest impact and begin there • High-impact recommendations were color-coded by goal and also by resource level, then grouped by ‘impact areas’ in a strategy map • The strategy map will inform the implementation matrix and public dashboard • Discussion of impact areas: are they clear and actionable? Are any highest-impact recommendations missing? 2. Reflect on the process of developing the plan • Review the process of plan development (2021-22) and revisions (June-July 2024) • Participants shared thoughts on the plan 3. Review next steps for the plan • Joint meeting with Historic Landmark Commission on Aug. 21 to review the final plan • Historic Landmark Commission meeting on Sept. 4, then 16 additional boards and commissions • Council review and possible adoption on Nov. 21 • Amending Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to include the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element involves a separate overlapping process • Members of the Preservation Plan Committee and the Preservation Plan Working Group are invited to co-present to City boards and commissions with staff PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION 4. Recommend the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to the Historic Landmark Commission MOTION: Recommend the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to the Historic Landmark Commission by Heimsath, Evans seconding. Vote: 2-0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Heimsath, Evans seconding. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, June 24, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1215 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X X X Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath CALL TO ORDER DRAFT MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee’s regular meeting on May 15, 2024 MOTION: Approve the minutes from May 15, 2024 by Heimsath, Evans seconding. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review schedule for Equity-Based Preservation Plan revisions and adoption • Four joint meetings with the Preservation Plan Committee and Preservation Plan Working Group in June and July • Board and commission briefings from September to November • Goal for Council review in November 3. Review revised criteria for success • The group talked about the criteria for success for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Transparency was discussed as a potential addition 4. Review outreach and engagement activities around the draft plan • Objectives: inform public, get community feedback, move the plan forward • Priority groups: historically marginalized communities, people who will be directly impacted by the plan, policymakers • Outreach and engagement happened February through May • Engagement team: Staff, consultants, community ambassadors, mini-grant partner organizations • The group reviewed outreach and engagement figures 5. Review community feedback on the draft plan • The group shared initial reactions to community feedback • Participants discussed what stood out to them from initial reactions 6. Identify plan recommendations for further discussion • 108 recommendations in the draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan • The group identified which recommendations they wanted to discuss in future meetings • Drafting Committee will meet between full-group meetings to dig into specific details FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 3-0 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 11 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Update on board and commission presentations about the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Presentations this fall follow briefings to the same boards and commissions this spring, in which commissioners were invited to provide feedback on the draft plan. • The Commission on Aging recommended that Council adopt the plan. • Briefings have been provided to the Community Development Commission, and LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission, with potential recommendations to be considered at future meetings. • More board and commission briefings are coming up. 2. Recommendation for plan adoption for consideration by the Historic Landmark Commission • The Committee developed a recommendation for consideration at the full Commission’s October 2, 2024 meeting. 3. 4. Next steps in plan review and adoption • Target date for Council review and possible adoption of the plan is November 21. • The plan may be discussed at a Council work session before that date. Meeting schedule • Commissioners discussed the need for effective and timely implementation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION December 16, 2024 – 6 P.M. Austin Central Library Art Gallery 710 W Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Magen Davis Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Steve DeRosa Melissah Hasdorff Cristina Masters The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2024. 2. 3. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation, regarding The Library Foundation programs and services. Presentation by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association, regarding Austin History Center Association programs and services. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrel, Interim Director of Libraries. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
