PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: February 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATES: John Treviño Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch Master Plan (District 1) The draft master plan for John Treviño Jr. Metro Park has been completed and will be presented to the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee on March 9 and the Parks and Recreation Board on March 24. The park master plan is also scheduled to go before the Environmental Commission on March 4 and the Design Commission on March 23. The draft master plan can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/JohnTrevinoMetroPark George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Master Plan (District 1) The Capital Contracting Office finalized the contract with the consulting firm on January 27. Park Planning is holding internal meetings with the Carver Museum leadership team to discuss outreach efforts, community engagement and strategies to help direct the consultant team, Smith & Company Architects, on next steps. Zilker Metropolitan Park Master Plan (District 8) The solicitation for qualifications was issued on February 17 for a consulting team to lead the master planning process for Zilker Metropolitan Park and then rescinded. The solicitation was rescinded because it was discovered the incorrect scope of work was used in the solicitation. This solicitation is expected to be reissued by the end of February. PARD anticipates bringing a recommendation for a consultant for City Council approval by early summer of 2020, and begin the community planning and engagement process shortly thereafter in the fall of 2020. Land Development Code The Land Development Code (LDC) rewrite was approved on second reading on February 13. Changes from the first draft included an exemption to site plan requirements for standard parkland improvements, which will make it easier to develop and improve existing parks. Additionally, an amendment was approved to modify the LDC for sites 1.66 acres to 6 acres, located along Transit Priority Network (TPN) corridors and in Imagine Austin activity centers. The intent of the amendment is to encourage housing on these parcels and lists criteria for parkland dedication. If the criteria for parkland dedication is not met, fee-in-lieu will be collected. The amendment stipulates that when the Department identifies parkland deficiency as a need, these cases will go before the Land Use Commission for consideration/approval. PARD will continue to coordinate with the LDC team to implement Council’s direction, will present data on the effects of these changes, and …
Parkland Dedication Need, Facts, and Strategic Direction Soroptimist Park. Bozeman, MT .25-acre Downtown Park Rich DePalma 2.25.2020 West Thames Playground New York City Valmont Dog Park Boulder, CO Liberty Community Garden New York City Sister Cities Park Philadelphia Parkland Dedication Purpose To date, the City has received 1,743 acres of dedicated parkland and 38 acres of easements. Parkland Dedication Application Additional Proposed Change in the Land Development Code Housing Credit Already Received 23-4B-2050 Added in Proposed LDC Revision – January 31, 2020 Equity and Planning Challenges PLD Dedication Examples of Why Parkland Dedication #FlexibilityWorks Density, Parkland and Walkability Are They Compatible? How Do We Compare? 2019 Largest US Cities + Density, Parkland & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score91New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13552Los Angeles, CA13.5712.5%61%4103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%27854Houston, TX6.378.9%58%10565Phoenix, AZ4.9315.2%49%9196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%9727San Antonio, TX4.9910.4%42%10168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%14529Dallas, TX6.299.4%69%103310San Jose, CA9.3014.1%78%224311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%8 2019 Trust for Public Lands Ranking + Density, Parkland Percent, & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score120Washington, DC17.6821.1%98%10264St. Paul, MN9.4515.3%98%31345Minneapolis, MN12.3714.9%96%31498Arlington, VA14.3311.1%98%35525Portland, OR7.9918.0%89%13677Irvine, CA6.4027.4%80%31714San Francisco, CA29.3019.6%100%17863Cincinnati, OH6.3414.1%77%4091New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%271118Seattle, WA13.4612.5%96%131284Madison, WI5.4414.0%94%401322Boston, MA23.1317.4%100%301460St. Louis, MO8.079.5%95%191567Plano, TX6.449.5%75%36168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%141783St. Petersburg, FL6.6115.6%75%261837Long Beach, CA15.4810.1%83%7196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%92048New Orleans, LA3.6525.9%80%174311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%8 How Does Parkland Align w/ Other Goals? Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Age-Friendly Austin Plan Eight Domains of Livability Domain 1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Goal 1.1 – Increase access to and utilization of parks, open spaces and public buildings Domain 2: Transportation Goal 2.1 – Ensure all modes of transportation are safe affordable and accessible Goal 2.3 – Create an ongoing dialogue and innovative transportation options and expand models for the future Domain 3: Housing Goal 3.1 – Expand and promote the development of diverse housing options that are affordable for seniors of different income levels Goal 3.2 – Support and expand affordable housing options for seniors Domain 4: Social Participation Goal 4.1 – Strengthen and develop recreation, leisure and education activities involving and targeting older adults Domain 5: Respect and Social Inclusion Domain 6: Civic Participation and Employment Domain 7: Communication and Information Domain 8: Community …
Parkland Dedication Need, Facts, and Strategic Direction Soroptimist Park. Bozeman, MT .25-acre Downtown Park Rich DePalma 2.25.2020 West Thames Playground New York City Valmont Dog Park Boulder, CO Liberty Community Garden New York City Sister Cities Park Philadelphia Parkland Dedication Purpose To date, the City has received 1,743 acres of dedicated parkland and 38 acres of easements. Parkland Dedication Application Additional Proposed Change in the Land Development Code Housing Credit Already Received 23-4B-2050 Added in Proposed LDC Revision – January 31, 2020 Equity and Planning Challenges PLD Dedication Examples of Why Parkland Dedication #FlexibilityWorks Density, Parkland and Walkability Are They Compatible? How Do We Compare? 2019 Largest US Cities + Density, Parkland & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score91New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13552Los Angeles, CA13.5712.5%61%4103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%27854Houston, TX6.378.9%58%10565Phoenix, AZ4.9315.2%49%9196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%9727San Antonio, TX4.9910.4%42%10168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%14529Dallas, TX6.299.4%69%103310San Jose, CA9.3014.1%78%224311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%8 2019 Trust for Public Lands Ranking + Density, Parkland Percent, & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score120Washington, DC17.6821.1%98%10264St. Paul, MN9.4515.3%98%31345Minneapolis, MN12.3714.9%96%31498Arlington, VA14.3311.1%98%35525Portland, OR7.9918.0%89%13677Irvine, CA6.4027.4%80%31714San Francisco, CA29.3019.6%100%17863Cincinnati, OH6.3414.1%77%4091New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%271118Seattle, WA13.4612.5%96%131284Madison, WI5.4414.0%94%401322Boston, MA23.1317.4%100%301460St. Louis, MO8.079.5%95%191567Plano, TX6.449.5%75%36168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%141783St. Petersburg, FL6.6115.6%75%261837Long Beach, CA15.4810.1%83%7196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%92048New Orleans, LA3.6525.9%80%174311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%8 How Does Parkland Align w/ Other Goals? Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Age-Friendly Austin Plan Eight Domains of Livability Domain 1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Goal 1.1 – Increase access to and utilization of parks, open spaces and public buildings Domain 2: Transportation Goal 2.1 – Ensure all modes of transportation are safe affordable and accessible Goal 2.3 – Create an ongoing dialogue and innovative transportation options and expand models for the future Domain 3: Housing Goal 3.1 – Expand and promote the development of diverse housing options that are affordable for seniors of different income levels Goal 3.2 – Support and expand affordable housing options for seniors Domain 4: Social Participation Goal 4.1 – Strengthen and develop recreation, leisure and education activities involving and targeting older adults Domain 5: Respect and Social Inclusion Domain 6: Civic Participation and Employment Domain 7: Communication and Information Domain 8: Community …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:30pm City Hall Room 1029 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis AGENDA Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga Sharon Vigil Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider Approval of December 17 and January 25 meeting minutes 3. COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Discussion and Possible Action: a. Land Development Code Re-write and Equity – Susana Almanza, PODER b. Census 2020 and Latinx communities – Mariana Salazar, Project Director, United c. Immigration Legal Services – Lora Petty, Development Coordinator, American Way for Greater Austin Gateways 1 | P a g e Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 4. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Discussion and Possible Action: a. Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Initiative – Aaron Jenkins, Principal Planner, Planning and Zoning Department b. Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data joint report and new Community Police Review Commission – Maya Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight 5. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Vice- Chair Erazo, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) b. Health work group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioners Solis and Afifi) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Erazo, Commissioners Solis, Zuniga, and Flay) f. Representatives to MACC board and business (Vice-Chair Erazo) g. Education work group (Chair Afifi, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 budget recommendations and b. Discussion and …
Zoning and land use planning have been described by some scholars as not only as a root enabling cause of disproportionate injustice, but also the most burdens and environmental fundamental and potentially most powerful of the legal weapons deployed in the cause of racism. The history of land use planning and zoning in Austin helps to explain how the unequal distribution of economic and environmental burdens has occurred, and why these historical patterns have been the source of many injustices that confront people of color and/or low- income communities in East Austin. Zoning/Planning 1928 City of Austin “Yes Master Plan” relocated African American and Mexican population along with industries to East Austin 1990 City of Austin Smart Growth Initiative designates East Austin Desired as Development Zone the Most of Austin’s gentrification is the consequence of the city’s segregation, first through separate-but-equal city plans, the twenty-seven Jim Crow laws passed in the Texas, the public housing legislation and also through the disenfranchisement of people of color voice in city and state politics. Both the University of Texas and the Austin Independent School District fought against integration. Heman Sweatt, Texas law school, Austin, 1950. Prints and Photographs Collection, Heman Sweatt file, CAH; CN 00323B. Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Sweatt won admission to the University of Texas law school as a result of Sweatt v. Painter, which went to the United States Supreme Court. East Riverside Corridor Master Plan Produces White In-Migration Growth Report September 2019 Riverside/Oltorf Combined Plan East Area City Council adopted East Riverside Corridor Master Plan as if the corridor was vacant of human life. Over 1,700 low-income & working poor, mostly people of color, have been displaced to make room for new higher density, and higher-income wage earners. ERC Subdistricts; Corridor Mix Use - Brown Industrial Mixed Use- Bluish Green Urban Residential – Light Purple Neighborhood Residential- Light Blue Displaced residents from E. Riverside Drive Corridor request more time to relocate. ERC experienced growth of White population , one block area increased by 490%. Area around Oracle Campus saw White population growth of 183%. Your text here Latino population declined from 64% to -56% in 2017. 12 Blocks had negative changes. No areas with over 100% change. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s it was still taboo for Whites to live east of highway 35. Before the adoption of the East Riverside Corridor Plan, many of …
Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data & Community Police Review Commission Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Advisory Commission Maya Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist- Office of Police Oversight Maya.Guevara@austintexas.gov February 25, 2020 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data Report Overview • The Office of Police Oversight, the Office of Innovation, and the Equity Office reviewed Austin Police Department (APD) data of motor vehicle stops from 2015- 2018. This report was developed in order to align with the City of Austin’s Strategic Direction 2023 (SD23). • This report utilizes census voting age population data to examine how outcomes of police action vary for people of different racial/ethnic groups. SD23: Fair Administrative of Justice Develop and act on recommendations to ensure that all community members are treated fairly and equitably in the enforcement of laws and the adult and juvenile justice systems, whether they are defendants or victims of crime. Racial Disparity 2018 ― Black/African Americans are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops, making up 15% of stops, 25% of arrests resulting from stops, but only 8% of Austin’s adult population ― Hispanic/ Latinos make up 33% of motor vehicle stops, 43% of arrests resulting from stops, but make up 31% of Austin’s adult population Chart 1: Disproportionality by race/ethnicity of all motor vehicle stops trend (2015-2018 Motor Vehicle Stops by Race/Ethnicity versus 2010 City of Austin Voting Age Population) APD Race Known Analysis ―Data from 2015-2018 shows that Black/African Americans are disproportionately overrepresented in cases when their race is known by officers before the stop compared to cases when their race is not known before the stop. Table 3: Racial Disparities between High and Low Discretion Searches (2018 APD Proportions of High Versus Low Discretion Searches by Race for Field Observations, Warnings, Arrests, and Citations (percentage and raw numbers) Additional Analysis ― Commuting habits cannot explain the disproportional representation of Black/African Americans in motor vehicle stops. • Commuting habits are similar across race ― The share of Black/African Americans is lower in the metro region than in Austin • The share of the metro region population does not explain the overrepresentation in APD’s motor vehicle stops Geographic Analysis Recommendations The report outlines a list of recommendations for APD where disparities exist: ― Acknowledgement ― Accountability ▪ A call for APD to acknowledge the existence and worsening of racial disparities …
Palm District Planning Initiative Briefing to Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission February 25, 2020 1 Photo: Waller Creek Conservancy Presentation Overview • Background • Study Area • Purpose and Scope • Project Team • Timeline • Next Steps and Discussion Work Plan: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=329271 2 Background Resolution 20190523-029 • Palm School Negotiations • Rainey Street District Fund • Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor • Convention Center Expansion • District Planning Process • Improved Connectivity 3 Background Planning History Waller Creek Master Plan (2010) Downtown Austin Plan (2011) Imagine Austin (2012) Waller Creek Design Plan (2012) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life (2013) Downtown Austin Wayfinding Master Plan (2013) Convention Center Master Plan (2015) ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018) Project Connect Vision (2019) Brush Square Master Plan (2019) UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019) Austin Core Transportation Plan, including Rainey (Underway) • • • • • • • • • • • • ….and more 4 Study Area Planning process will engage areas beyond the boundary, and additional planning activities could occur outside of the proposed boundary (e.g. the resolution references connectivity across IH-35) 5 Purpose Engage stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, focused small area plan for an area of downtown Austin that includes Palm School, Palm Park, Waller Creek, the Red River Cultural District, the Convention Center, and the proposed 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor. 6 Scope Engage stakeholders Support coordination of related initiatives Involve design professionals through AIA R/UDAT • • Understand existing conditions • • • Amend Waller Creek District Master Plan • Amend Downtown Austin Plan • Amend Land Development Code 7 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead • • Stevie Greathouse, Planning and Zoning Project Lead Jorge Rousselin, Planning and Zoning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • • • • PAZ Urban Design Division PAZ Long Range Planning Division PAZ Historic Preservation Office Communications and Public Information Office Coordinating Departments: Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability Downtown Austin Alliance Agency Partners • • Waterloo Greenway • • • UT School of Architecture Capital Metro AIA Austin Key Stakeholders • Travis County • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of …
Latinx Communities & the 2020 Census 02/25/2020 Hi Everyone! 2 Mariana Salazar 2020 Census Project Director United Way for Greater Austin mariana.salazar@uwatx.org 512.382.8606 Agenda ● United Way for Greater Austin and the 2020 Census ● Importance of Latinx communities + the 2020 Census ● Census basics: the 5 W’s and H ● Census protections in place ● Considerations when working with undocumented immigrants ● Calls for Action 3 United Way ATX & the Census Coordination in 5 Counties 2 4 3 Census Ambassador Trainings + 2-1-1 1 $400K to 17 Grantees Latinx Communities + the 2020 Census ● Diverse populations facing different barriers to participation ● Second largest demographic group in Austin, TX & the US Census Basics: 5 Ws + H What: Why: Survey with 10 questions to count everyone in the US Funding + Political Power + Good data When: March 12th - July 31, 2020 Who: Everyone counts! Where: Residence + Group Quarters + Service & Transitory How: Online + Phone + Mail + Visit from Census Worker 6 The Census WILL NOT ask: • About immigration or citizenship • Your Social Security Number • Your bank account, credit card numbers or donations If you suspect fraud, call 800-923-8282 to speak with a Census Bureau representative. 7 Census Protections in Place ● Census Bureau is not a law enforcement agency ○ It’s a statistical agency ○ They can not share individual data with the police, ICE, landlords or public benefit providers ● Your personal information is protected by law ○ Federal law keeps individual data confidential for 72 years ○ Census workers who break the confidentiality law have to pay a $250K fine or go to jail for 5 years 8 Considerations When Working with Undocumented Immigrants • Appropriate messaging needs to be hyper-localized with trusted voices • If fear is of concern, acknowledge it is understandable & reasonable ○ The law requires that we all respond, regardless of immigration status, just like we must also file taxes on US income and get a driver’s licenses ○ Responding to the census does not increase the odds that you will be found or tracked • Let’s not be counted out! 9 Calls for Action ➔ 2-1-1: Call this multilingual line available 24/7 for any census questions ➔ Become a Census Ambassador ◆ Attend a free, 2-hour workshop to learn how to promote participation ◆ Next trainings are on …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE February 24, 2020 2:30pm-4:30pm Conference Room Suite 1070 A/B One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas TASK FORCE MEMBERS James Russell, (Mayor) Cindy Lo, (District 1) Bobby Garza, (District 2) Laurel White, (District 3) Shelley Philips, (District 4) Jeff Smith, (District 5) Heath Riddles, (District 6) Mandi Thomas, (District 7) Dan Carroll, (District 8) Ingrid Weigand, (District 9) Frances Thompson, (District 10) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Bill Manno, Corporate Special Events Brian Block, Economic Development Lt. Kelly Davenport, Austin Police Frances Hargrove, Austin Transportation Tony Hernandez, Development Services Elaine Garrett, Code Department Jason Maurer, Parks and Recreation Commander Kevin Parker, ATCEMS Captain Phil Mueller, Austin Fire Iby Setzer, Austin Resource Recovery Bryan Walker, Development Services CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Discussion and action on minutes for the January 13, 2020 meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on draft recommendations regarding special event load/capacity 3. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Follow-up discussion with Austin Fire Department regarding special event load/capacity b. Report of results from data collection working group research c. Discussion and possible action on draft recommendations regarding special event notifications d. Discussion and possible action on revisions to list of draft recommendations 4. FUTURE ITEMS FROM TASK FORCE OR CITY STAFF NOTE- Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for possible briefing, discussion, and action at a FUTURE meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT The task force may take up items in any order and may take action on any item except citizen’s communication. 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 Bill Manno, with the Corporate Special Events Office, at 512-974- 1000, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Bill Manno at william.manno@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-1000.
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, January 13, 2020 January 13, 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm One Texas Center ACE Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78701 The Special Events Task Force convened in a meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 505 Barton Springs Road. SETF Members present: Cindy Lo, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand, James Russell, Laurel White, Shelley Philips SETF Members not present: Bobby Garza, Frances Thompson, Heath Riddles, Jeff Smith, Mandi Thomas Staff in attendance: Bill Manno, Mike Jones, Frances Hargrove, Tony Hernandez, Iby Setzer, Leslie Tello, Alicia Dean, Brian Block, Jason Maurer CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 2:13pm by James Russell. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION - The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order each will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Cindy Lo motioned to approve the minutes for the December 16th meeting and was seconded by Laurel White. 2. OLD BUSINESS - BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. NEW BUSINESS - BRIEFING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on draft recommendations regarding special event load/capacity. No action taken 4. FUTURE ITEMS FROM TASK FORCE OR CITY STAFF. NOTE-Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for possible briefing, discussion, and action at a FUTURE meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting was adjourned at 3:42pm by Dan Carroll and was seconded by Cindy Lo. The task force may take up items in any order and may take action on any item except citizen’s communication. 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 Bill Manno, with the Corporate Special Events Office, at 512-974-1000, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Bill Manno at william.manno@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-1000.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. HRD Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (Citizens will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding any item before or during the Commission’s consideration of the item.) a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on January 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge from the Austin Public Health Department. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation of MCS Commission Chair to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Staff presentation and discussion regarding the MCS Commissioner appointment process. b. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 5. 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 Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz at 512-974-2859.
LIBRARY COMMISSION February 24, 2020 – 6:30 PM North Village Branch 2505 Steck Ave. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Chad Williams CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introduction of North Village Branch Manager Michael Abramov 2. Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting 3. Briefing: FY21 Budget Process, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager 4. Old Business a. Update on status of implementing revised Youth Policies. Discussion of Austin Youth Council, Dr. Chiquita Eugene. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on Library Commission. b. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group Recommendation 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for February 2020 covering programming 5. New Business a. Election of Vice Chair to fill vacancy highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 8. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 January, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 27 January, 2020 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, and Steven Self Board Members Absent: Commission Members Daniella Ramos and Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; and Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Service Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about computers at branch libraries. 1. Welcome and Introduction of Ruiz Branch Manager. Branch Manager Carlos Pin was unable to attend. Youth Librarian Heather Athas gave an overview of services and programs at the Ruiz Branch. 2. Approval of Minutes from the December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 7-0 vote. 3. Briefing: The Library Foundation Update. Cecily Sailer, Programs & Events Director for the Foundation gave the update. Briefing: Austin Strategic Direction 2023 – Economic Opportunity and Affordability. Sharon Herfurth, Office of Programs & Partnerships and Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant gave the briefing. 4. Old Business a. none Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 January, 2020 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on Fine Free Libraries. Chair Hanna appointed a working group consisting of Chair Hanna and Commission Members Dwyer and Self. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities: Carlos León spoke. Questions were asked about the status of the proposed renovations for the Old Quarry Branch and about the process for public input in the design phase of renovations. A question was asked about the new “APL for All” equity, diversity, and inclusion training for staff. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries: Commissioner Self visited the Manchaca Road Branch and found it a busy as he had ever seen it. Commissioner Aguilar commented on her visit to the Recycled Reads Gift Shop at Central. SD2023 Alignment – Mobility 8. Future Agenda Items: …
February 2020 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report _____________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 16 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 20 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 22 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 22 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 22 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 22 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 22 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 23 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 23 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 25 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 24 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 24 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 24 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 24 3 HIGHLIGHTS It’s Your Lucky Day on cloudLibrary Check out cloudLibrary for popular eBooks and audiobooks. The Lucky Day collection features high-demand titles for immediate checkout with no holds, no renewals, and a 7-day loan period. In the cloudLibrary Lucky Day collection, you can: • Borrow 1 item at a time • Check out for 7 days • Login with your Austin Public Library card number and password • “Save for Later” if the title isn’t available • Check the app often for popular books – it could be your Lucky Day! The Lucky Day collection features high-demand titles for immediate checkout. Grow Green on ECO Day Join us for ECO Day with the City of Austin's Grow Green Team for tips on gardening, recycling, and reuse at Central Library on Sunday, March 8 from 1 to 4 PM. Our Green Resource Fair includes presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits on planting, seed saving, mycology, sustainability, recycling and reuse, alternative transportation and all things green! Come early for a Wildflower Seeds giveaway—and a chance to win a Grow Green Garden Tool Kit! Party Sustainably with Recycled Reads Recycled Reads celebrates 11 Years of Green on Saturday, March 7, from 12 to 5 PM with live music, back room tours, and a reuse craft activity Come In, Be Counted All Austin Public Library locations are offering workstations for filling out 2020 US Census forms. Library staff will be available to help residents through the process. The census workstations are available daily from 10 AM to 6 PM starting March 12 through July 31. Exhibits 4 Daniel Johnston: Jeremiah the Innocent & Friends in Zilker Park Austin Public Library commemorates the life and …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 February, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 24 February, 2020 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: Commission Member Deborah Pardo-Kaplan Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Service; and Joe Faulk, Director of Technology Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about the 2020 census. 1. Welcome and Introduction of North Village Branch Manager. Branch Manager Michael Abramov gave an overview of services and programs at the North Village Branch. 2. Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting: Carlos León spoke. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Williams’ motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member Pardo-Kaplan absent. 3. Briefing: FY1 Budget Process. Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager gave the briefing.. 4. Old Business a. Update on status of implementing revised Youth Policies. Discussion of Austin Youth Council, Dr. Chiquita Eugene. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on Library Commission. Carlos León spoke. Dr. Eugene was unable to attend and will be invited to a future Library Commission meeting. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 February, 2020 b. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group Recommendation Carlos León spoke. Chair Hanna gave the working group report. At a future meeting, the group will present a draft recommendation to eliminate library fines. A draft recommendation proposing the elimination of non-resident library card fees for the Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) may also be presented. 5. New Business: Carlos León spoke. Commission Member Dabbert nominated Commission Member Self with a second by Commission Member Ramos. Having no other nominations, Steven Self was elected Vice Chair on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member Pardo-Kaplan absent. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for February 2020 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities: Carlos León spoke. Director Weeks reported on the Growing Your Roots African American a. Election …
a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, February 24, 2020 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Learning and Research Center – Auditorium 5202 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White Citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. (Davis/Caballero) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276, Human Resources Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/hrc. 1
FY 2020-21 Budget Overview City of Austin Budget Timeline Policy Input & Forecasting Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption JANUARY - APRIL MAY - JUNE JULY - AUGUST Boards and Commissions Council Town Hall Meetings Public Hearings Community Engagement KEY DATES: March 13 – 5-year Financial Forecast Update May 8 – Department budget submittals due to Budget Office July 13 – Presentation of Proposed Budget to City Council July 23, 30 – Public Hearings August 12 – Budget and tax rate adoption 2/3/2020 2 FY 2019-20 ALL FUNDS BUDGET $4.2 BILLION General Fund 24% Other 31% 2/3/2020 Austin Energy $254.7 M Austin Energy 31% Aviation $198.0 M Austin Water $175.4 M Planning & Development Center $81.8 M Voter-Approved Bonds $201.0 M Austin Water 14% Other $289.4 M $0 $100 $200 $300 FY 2019-20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $1.2 BILLION SPEND PLAN 3 FY 2019-20 GENERAL FUND BUDGET $1.1 BILLION Transfers & Other 13.5% Austin Public Library 4.9% Austin Public Health 7.7% Parks and Recreation 8.8% Emergency Medical Services 8.3% Police 38.9% Other Revenue 13.5% Utility Transfers 14.6% Sales Tax 23.1% Property Tax 48.8% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% Fire 17.9% FY 2019-20 GENERAL FUND REVENUE $1.1 BILLION 2/3/2020 4 General Fund Budget Forecast 2/3/2020 5 FY 2020-21 Budget Initiatives • Review of the equity and efficiency of Fire and EMS services • Develop homelessness services performance framework and review service contracts improvements • Strategic Direction 2023 program alignment and operational efficiency • Explore opportunities to broaden and increase General Fund revenues • Develop fiscal sustainability plans for City retirement systems 2/3/2020 6 FY 2020-21 Equity Focus • Examine equity of existing programs and resource allocation $1.2 M Chamber of Commerce Funding • Reviewed the distribution of City funding to all chambers of commerce • Recommended an equitable distribution formula and new methodology $12.8 M Cultural Arts Funding • Community input and program review occurred in 2019 • Goal to have recommendations for future program structure and operations to broaden and deepen access to resources and opportunities 2/3/2020 7 Community Meeting Schedule Saturday, January 11th, 1pm City Hall Saturday, January 25th, 10am South Austin Recreation Center Tuesday, January 28th, 6:30pm Millennium Youth Entertainment Center Tuesday, February 4th, 1pm Gus Garcia Recreation Center Wednesday, February 5th, 6pm City Hall Friday, February 7th, 5pm City Hall Thursday, February 13th, 6:30pm Asian American Resource Center Saturday, February 22nd, 2pm Asian American …
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, February 24, 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:49 p.m. and recessed the meeting at 5:49 p.m. to allow for more members to arrive. Chair Davis reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Staff in Attendance: Monika Arvelo, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department (HRD); Gail McCant, Administrator, Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office, HRD; Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, HRD CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of January 27, 2020 were approved on a vote of 7-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Jamarr Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. (Davis/Caballero) Ed Van Eenoo, Budget Officer, presented an overview of the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget and answered questions from the Commission. Ivanna Neri and Brooke D. addressed the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. ADJOURNMENT Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. on unanimous consent. 1
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/ Conference Room 1029 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair L.J. Smith, Vice-Chair Barry Waller, Secretary Glenn Crawford, Adriana Neves, Akeshia Johnson- Smothers, Alberto Barragan, Bart Whittington, Brian Johnson, Brooks Wood, Dale Thele, Emma Sinnott, Jonathan Wells, Juan Troy, Julio Gómez, Lee Miranda, Mattyna Stephens, Michael Everett, Samuel Goings, Tara Scarbrough, and Taylor Stockett. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have submitted a completed Citizen Communication card prior to Citizen Communication being called will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers on specific agenda items will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns at the time that item is called. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Executive Committee i. Membership votes a. Dennis Ringler b. Karson Jensen ii. Time and committee changes b. Comprehensive Plan Committee i. Letters of Support a. Rideshare Pilot b. Centralized Ryan White Eligibility c. Training on Cultural Competency for LatinX Community c. Allocations Committee 5. DATA/COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS a. Epidemiology data presentation by Flor Hernandez 6. REMOVAL OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES a. Alberto Barragan 7. CONFERENCE RECAP a. HIV Cluster Response in Atlanta, GA, November 13-14, 2019 i. Akeshia Smothers-Johnson b. HIV Biomedical Conference in Houston, TX, December 2-4, 2019 i. Bart Whittington 8. MONTHLY RYAN WHITE REPORTS a. Part A Planning Council Support Staff Report b. Part A Administrative Agency Report c. Part B Report ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Hailey de Anda at (512) 972-5862.
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for February 24, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Historic Zoning 1906 E. 21st Street – Lavada (“Dr. Hepcat”) Durst House. Certificates of Appropriateness 302-304 E. 6th Street – Install a second-story balcony and modify two windows into doors (Postponement from January 27, 2020 meeting) 1403 W. 9th Street – Install an electrical unit at the Ben Pillow House 507 E. 10th Street – Various repair and maintenance at the German Free School 4203 Avenue A – Construct a one-story rear addition and 2-story accessory dwelling unit 4000 Avenue C – Construct additions to the rear of the house and the front of the garage 4010 Avenue G – Demolish a rear garage; construct a new 2-story rear building 422 Guadalupe Street – Install signage on a concessions building in Republic Square (Postponement from January 27, 2020 meeting) National Register Historic District permits 311 E. 6th Street – Add a second story on top of the existing building (Postponement from January 27, 2020 meeting) 1616 W. 9 ½ Street – Relocate a contributing building; construct a new building 1102 Charlotte Street – Construct a new single-family residence 92 Rainey Street – Demolish a bungalow and construct a high-rise building Demolition permits (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1610 E. 7th Street 1612 E. 7th Street 3001 E. 12th Street 66 Comal Street
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Council Chambers, Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: _____ Emily Reed, Chair ______ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ______ Witt Featherston ______ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ______ Kevin Koch ______ Kelly Little ______ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ______ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett NOTICE TO PUBLIC SPEAKERS a) The first speaker signed up for each side of a contested public hearing will be allowed up to 5 minutes to speak. Any further speakers will be allowed up to 3 minutes. The Commission does not allow for the donation of time. The applicant or their agent may have a rebuttal after the conclusion of testimony of up to 3 minutes. b) Cases passed by the Commission on the consent agenda will not have a formal public hearing. If a person signs up to speak on a consent agenda item, the person will be called to speak before a vote on the consent agenda. c) In cases involving the review of demolition or relocation permit applications, the Commission may initiate a historic zoning case to further study the evidence regarding the potential of the subject property for landmark designation. If the Commission initiates a historic zoning case, the Commission will review the case again at its next regularly scheduled meeting for a recommendation regarding historic zoning. There will be no new notification sent out by the City stating the next hearing date. d) All written public comments must be received by staff by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Staff cannot forward public comments to commissioners after this time. e) Speakers may provide testimony on any numbered agenda item, and under General Citizen Communication, pursuant to the following: 1. Sign-in required. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, speakers must complete a sign-in sheet for each item on the agenda on which the speaker desires to speak or for general citizens’ communication. A speaker who fails to indicate an agenda item on a sign-in sheet will be called to speak during Citizen Communication. Time Limits. Speakers are limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for the first speaker or three minutes each for subsequent speakers, and in conformance with section (a) above. A speaker who requires a translator or who needs additional time as an accommodation of a disability, is …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Council Chambers, Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___x__ Emily Reed, Chair ___ab__ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ___x___ Witt Featherston ___x___ Ben Heimsath ___x___ Mathew Jacob ___x___ Kevin Koch ___x___ Kelly Little ___x___ Trey McWhorter ___x___ Terri Myers ___x___ Alex Papavasiliou ___x___ Blake Tollett NOTICE TO PUBLIC SPEAKERS a) The first speaker signed up for each side of a contested public hearing will be allowed up to 5 minutes to speak. Any further speakers will be allowed up to 3 minutes. The Commission does not allow for the donation of time. The applicant or their agent may have a rebuttal after the conclusion of testimony of up to 3 minutes. b) Cases passed by the Commission on the consent agenda will not have a formal public hearing. If a person signs up to speak on a consent agenda item, the person will be called to speak before a vote on the consent agenda. c) In cases involving the review of demolition or relocation permit applications, the Commission may initiate a historic zoning case to further study the evidence regarding the potential of the subject property for landmark designation. If the Commission initiates a historic zoning case, the Commission will review the case again at its next regularly scheduled meeting for a recommendation regarding historic zoning. There will be no new notification sent out by the City stating the next hearing date. d) All written public comments must be received by staff by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Staff cannot forward public comments to commissioners after this time. e) Speakers may provide testimony on any numbered agenda item, and under General Citizen Communication, pursuant to the following: 1. Sign-in required. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, speakers must complete a sign-in sheet for each item on the agenda on which the speaker desires to speak or for general citizens’ communication. A speaker who fails to indicate an agenda item on a sign-in sheet will be called to speak during Citizen Communication. Time Limits. Speakers are limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for the first speaker or three minutes each for subsequent speakers, and in conformance with section (a) above. A speaker who requires a translator or who needs additional time as an accommodation of a disability, is …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Vacant Seat (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant , addressed at 1000 Forest View Drive, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Owen Harrod; Robyn Haasch will be presenting. 2. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 1 of 3 3. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the January 27, 2020 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action to reappoint a liaison to the Downtown Commission; c. Liaison Reports; 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; a. Update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) on the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) fee calibration at 3/23 meeting. b. Briefing from the Austin Transportation Enterprise Parking Division. c. Briefing on Functional Green by staff on the functional green requirement for projects over 80% pervious cover per the new section of code. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; 7. ADJOURNMENT b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; Downtown Density Bonus Program Working group session, February 27th The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, …
If you feel that you cannot cast a well-informed vote based upon the information you have in your possession, you may choose not to vote on an item. Participating in the discussion but removing yourself from the vote is called “abstaining”. • When you sign this Attendance, Recusal, and Abstention Sheet, indicate you will abstain and the item on which you will abstain; • If you choose to abstain during the meeting, please remember to add your abstention to this Attendance, Recusal, and Abstention Sheet; • Publicly state your abstention; • Ask that the minutes of the vote reflect your abstention; • You may or may not choose to take part in the discussions leading up to the vote. City Recusal Requirements City Abstaining Recommendations City code requires you to “recuse” (not participate) in certain conflict of interest situations. You have a conflict of interest when your personal interests influence your ability to make an unbiased board decision. Specifically, you have a conflict of interest that requires recusal if you have a “substantial interest” that would be “affected” by an agenda item. You have a “substantial interest” in real property if your interest has a market value of $5,000 or more. Steps to Abstain You have a “substantial interest” in a person or business entity if: - You own 5% or more of the voting stock, shares or equity, or - Ownership of $5,000 or more of the equity or market value of an entity, or - Receipt of funds from a person or entity during the previous 12 months or during the previous calendar year equaling or exceeding any of the following: o $5,000 in salary, bonuses, boards or professional fees, or o $20,000 in payment for goods, products or nonprofessional services, or o 10% of the person’s gross income during that period, whichever is less. You serve as a corporate officer or member of the board of directors or other governing board of a for- profit entity. You have a substantial interest if your spouse has a substantial interest. - - These interests are “affected” by a decision if the decision will have a direct economic effect/consequence on you or your spouse’s above-mentioned property, stock, entity, employer, or board. You may always choose to recuse on an item for personal reasons, or based on interests that the public perceives to be a substantial interest, or based on interests …
DESIGN COMMISSION DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2020 PUBLIC CITIZEN COMMUNICATION SIGN-IN SHEET (ON AN ITEM THAT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA) SIGN-IN IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM. THIS SHEET INFORMS THE COMMISSION OF ITEMS THE PUBLIC WISHES TO ADDRESS. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY, AS THIS SHEET WILL BE THE REFERENCE FOR CORRECT SPELLINGS OF NAMES FOR THE SUMMARY OF THIS MEETING. THIS SHEET IS MAINTAINED AS PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THIS MEETING. NAME DISCUSSION TOPIC ADDRESS/PHONE# FIVE SPEAKERS ONLY ALLOWED TO SPEAK 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.)
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS x David Carroll, Chair (District 1) x Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) x Josue Meiners (District 4) x Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) x Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) x x x x Beau Frail (District 6) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “X” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF x Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison x Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison x Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison x Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison 1. Roll Call None. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Page 1 of 4 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Marshalling Project, addressed at 904 US Highway 183 S, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Anthony Collier (Convention Center); Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects) Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects), Anthony Collier (Convention Center), Allison (Public Works), Elsa Franks (Student Architects), Thomas Duval (Def Car Engineering), and Trish Tatro (City of Austin Convention Center) presented and answered questions from Commissioners. The motion to support the project was made by Commissioner B. Whatley; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly amendment to request that the applicants consider a speaking to AIPP “Art In Public Places” how the funds can be directed for the hike and bike trail area, and to orient the art to be viewed. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo - Made a friendly amendment to review the pedestrian circulation. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner J. Meiners - Made a friendly amendment to continue conversations with the adjacent neighborhood on how to better incorporate them with the project. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded the acceptance of all the amendments. The motion and friendly amendment were approved on a unanimous vote [9‐0‐0]. b. Staff briefing on the Austin Core Transportation Plan to be presented by Cole Kitten and Liane Miller from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD).); Cole Kitten presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): 4. None. Page 2 of …
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City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200224-01A February 27, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project located at 1000 Forest View Drive. Josue Meiners Seconded By: Martha Gonzalez Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends approval of the City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project, located at 1000 Forest View Drive, as presented on February 24, 2020. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project, as presented to the body on February 24, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. This is an infrastructure project and therefore the City’s current design standards do not apply. 2. The project is not accessible to the public and will not have regular building users. 3. The building is designed to complement the existing buildings at on site. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Martha Gonzalez, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Ben 8 - 0 - 0 Lukens, Samuel Franco Absent: Bart Whatley, Beau Frail Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission Melissa Henao-Robledo David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Katie Halloran Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison 1 of 1 Page 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Vacant Seat (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. NONE 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action for support of the Commission for The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant addressed at 1000 Forest View Drive, for the City of Austin. Owen Harrod; Robyn Haasch (City of Austin), will be presenting. The motion to support the project was made by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The Motion was approved on a unanimous vote [9-0-0]. Page 1 of 3 2. OLD BUSINESS a. NONE 3. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and PossibleAction): a. Discussion and possible action on the January 27, 2020 meeting minutes; • The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and possible action to reappoint a liaison to the Downtown Commission; • The motion to reappoint Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner S. Franco. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. c. Liaison Reports; • Commissioner M. Henao‐Robledo – Attended the Downtown Commission. The Downtown Austin Alliance website posted, “writing on the walls” that has our Austin story. Erica Leak from the Land Development Code Team presented the Downtown Density Calibration to the Downtown Commission. • Commissioner S. Franco- South Central Waterfront Meeting; staff has complied the infrastructure cost for the South Central Waterfront masterplan. Resolution by Council Member Tovo’s office to help with funding sources and regulating plan; study on future proposed uses of the One Texas Center. d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; • Working Group 2/27 – 5C Tower 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Update …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2019 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Division Public Places Manager a. Creative Space Assistance Program update, Kim McCarson, Music and Entertainment b. UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition and Faces of Austin 2020, Laura Odegaard, Art in c. Cultural Funding Review Process, Alberto Mejia, Cultural Arts Funding Program d. Art in Public Places Artist Selection Process 20 Equity Report, Art in Public Places Staff 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. 2020 Census, John Lawler, Travis County Census Program Manager b. Pooja Kumar, Founder of Guardia Vieja, c. Isai Chacon, co-Founder of Flamencura Music and Dance and A’Lante Flamenco d. Writing on the Walls - Molly Alexander, Downtown Alliance Foundation 5. NEW BUSINESS MJR Partners a. Discussion and Possible action on Cultural Funding Review Process, Margie Reese, b. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mary Jane Garza for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Interior Lobby Opportunity c. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mathew Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Window Shade Screen Opportunity d. Approve the Final Design by Artist Agustina Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Sculpture Opportunity e. Approve the Final Design by Artist Peter Ortiz for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Stairwell Wall Opportunity f. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II g. Approve FY20 Q2 recommended Community Initiatives applications h. Approve FY21 Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals guidelines 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – …
Q3 Recommended Applications Co‐Lab Projects AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Art Spark Texas ATX Interfaces (Nia Brookins ‐ vendor code name) Ishida Dance OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Rakhee Jain Co‐Lab Projects Latinx Theatre Initiative at UT Austin The Museum of Human Achievement Capital View Arts Jeannelle Ramirez Julissa Gonzales (Austin Mayan Collective) Arunachala Nagarajan Capital View Arts The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Thomas B. Yee Y'all We Asian Capital View Arts Co‐Lab Projects Nora McMillan Burke Kalen McGuire The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Capital View Arts GO workshop (DBA Civic Arts) Center for Women & Their Work AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY The Museum of Human Achievement SoireeATX (Meli Pinder) Total Recommended Award ChingonX Fire Exhibition Diverse Literary Voices East Austin Blues Jam Documentary Eastsider Stories Queer Bomb Dyke March Mohadev Bhattacharyya Trust Your Struggle Sunken Stage Andie Flores Jay Roff‐Garcia, rudio/noise Austin Urban Hip‐Hop Night Aaron Benavides Reverie LVnTheLife The Listening Lounge at The LINE Juneteenth Block Party Meghan Shogan Ballet Afrique Black Mountain Project Alicia Eastes Applications that did not score high enough to recommend funding Art Spark Texas Austin Filipino‐American Association, Inc. Douglas Richard Laustsen Jordan Walsh No More, No Mas, Inc. Outreach Productions The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Elijah Barrett Motion Media Arts Center Austin Russian Theater Company The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance Austin Tango Society Salvage Vanguard Theatre Art. Sex. Magic. 2. Kuniklo Collective Ellen Scott The Burrow Theatre Reduce Reuse Remake Frank Wo/Men Collective Score Recommended Award 30 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 17 16 16 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 9 9 9 $3,500 $3,000 $2,100 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,300 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $102,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Camerata National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Studio …
Austin-Travis County Census 2020 Outreach CITY COUNCIL UPDATE FEBRUARY 4TH, 2020 Update on 2020 Census Preparations John Lawler Census Program Manager Ryan Robinson City of Austin Demographer 1. The Importance of the Census 2. The Story so Far 3. Strategic Plan 4. Mapping and Serving the Hard to Count The Census Is Crucial ◦ Allocation of federal funds to state and local communities - $800 billion/year ◦ Reapportionment of Congressional districts among the states ◦ Texas expected to gain as many as three seats ◦ Redistricting of state house, senate, legislative and other districts ◦ City of Austin City Council Districts ◦ Travis County Commissioners Court 4 Federal Funds: $800 billion •Medicaid •Medicare Part B •Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) •Grants to local school districts (Title I) •SNAP •Highway and public transit programs •Emergency food and shelter programs •Head Start •Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food assistance program •Programs for the elderly •Crime Victim assistance •Substance abuse prevention and treatment 5 The Census Is Crucial 6 Austin Area Populations/Communities At-Risk For An Undercount •Young children (under 5) •College students – some 135,000 people involved in higher-ed in Austin •Immigrants/Foreign-born/Refugees •Non-English speaking residents who may be linguistically isolated, speaking Chinese, Vietnamese, or Spanish. •Renters/recent movers/the highly mobile/newly arrived/alternative living arrangements •The homeless – by definition, hard to find and count •Households of color •Elderly--aged •LGBTQ •The disabled, physical and mental •Low income households and the very poor persons who distrust the government 7 Travis County 2019 estimates Immigrants, n=225K Linguistically Isolated, n=150K Young Children, n=85K 8 9 10 The Story So Far… October 2018 – CoA and Travis County fund Census Program Manager role April 1, 2019 – First meeting of Austin/Travis County Census 2020 Complete Count Committee (CCC) June 2019– CCC forms Subcommittees to plan and coordinate activities August 2019 – John Lawler comes on board as Census Program Manager 11 The Story So Far… September 2019 – CoA and Travis County each set aside $200K for Census activities November 2019 – Community CCCs launched December 2019 – Regional Media Plan awarded $59,000 by Central Texas pooled fund January 2019 – Community CCCs finalizing messaging and strategies, and Southeast Travis County CCC formed 12 Timeline for Success January – Finalize digital assets and support continued development of sub-committees and Community CCCs February – Launch field campaigns and publish outreach materials March – Start regional digital and media ads, and bilingual …
