Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building AIPP Project Final Design AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 2020 ABIA | Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Terminal Future Terminal Bldg. Rental Car Facility New Parking Garage AIPP Project location Artist Marc Fornes Landscape Spine AIPP Project location Artist Clay Odom + Kory Bieg PLUME by Clay Odom and Kory Bieg Site Plan & Rendering District 2 A LaunchPAD artist: Holly Veselka ABIA | Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project The goal of the ABIA Parking Garage AIPP Phase II Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: activates and anchors the pedestrian and/or vehicular experience of Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport visitors; responds and aligns with the physical presence of the Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport, the new administration building and parking garage, and existing artwork; reflects the nature and character of Austin; functions well during the day and night; is sustainable, easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Public Art Goals & Sculpture Concept 5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: BUDGET:
Comprehensive Prospectus for Austin Fire Department + Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects ART COMMISSION JULY 20, 2020 Project Background The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objective cluding: •The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. •The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. •Lead and asbestos abatement. •Replacement of a failing station bay. •Upgrades to meet current ADA and fire code requirements. •Remedy structural issues, electrical, refurbishment, general repairs. AFD8/EMS7 6 artists/teams Budget: $100,000 each EMBEDDED ARTIST & COHORT OPPORTUNITY •AFD Station 2: 506 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. •AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751. •AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703. •AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756. •AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, Austin, TX 78757. •AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, Austin, TX 78747 •AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, Austin, TX 78744 Council District: 9 Council District: 9 Council District: 10 Council District: 7 Council District: 7 Council District: 8 Council District: 2 •AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758. •AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753. •AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727. •EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704. •EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Council District: 7 Council District: 4 Council District: 6 Council District: 3 Council District: 7 Anna Bradley, PM Marjorie Flanagan, PM Project Goals AFD/EMS projects is to select an artist who will design artwork that: * integrates with either the site, architecture, exterior of the station; interior or *is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; *is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; *is easily maintained and; *contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. EMS1 Selection Processes & Evaluation Criteria Open Call to Artists All artists who live and work in the seven county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Artists who have a lived experience with a station location are encouraged to apply! Artists must be at least eighteen years of age. artwork is being proposed Artistic merit and technical expertise Ability to engage the community in which the Demonstrated success completing works of art Cultural Equity …
FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Recommendations FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data Total Funds Available Total Applications Total Contracts % of Funded Applicants FY 19 FY 20 $391,000 $200,000 165 123 75% 145 79 54% FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of LGBT/Disability Communities FY 20 ‐ % of LGBT/Disability Communities 5% 0% 28% 9% 5% 67% 28% 58% None Member of the LGBTQI Community None Member of the LGBTQI Community Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of Race/Ethnicity Code FY 20 % of Race/Ethnicity Code 16% 13% 16% 1% 1% 16% 5% 1% 10% 0% 1% 23% 31% 10% 1% 6% 19% 30% MM P N H B As Ar 99 W MM P N H B As Ar 99 W Recommended Changes Adopt FY 20 Contract Amendments into the FY 21 CI Guidelines • Allow virtual events (rather than in‐person only) • Waive insurance requirements if event is virtual • No Matching Requirement c i r b u R g n i r o c S e s i v e R FY 20 (30 Points) 5 Points Each Priority 1 Proposed FY 21 (25 Points) 5 Points Each Ensures & Encourages Racial & Social Equity Representational Diversity Sustains Ethnic or Historical Heritage Cultural Integrity Engages Community Community Informed Priority 2 3 Points Each Grows the Cultural Arts Ecology Enhances Accessibility & Inclusion Deepens Lifelong Learning Priority 3 1 Point Each Fosters Collaboration Maintains Affordability Compensates Personnel 3 Points Each Accessibility 1 Point Each First‐Time Applicant Knowledge Sharing Project Partnerships Inspires Cultural and Artistic Innovation Affordability Cultivates Leadership Compensates Personnel Demonstrates Financial Resourcefulness Cultural & Artistic Innovation Offers Internships or Apprenticeships Revise Available Funds ADA Award Accessibility Funding Priority Program FY 20 ‐ $10,000 available, 20 ‐ $500 awards available FY 21 ‐ $8,000 available, 16 ‐ $500 awards available Award 4 contracts/quarter will received an additional $500 for ADA accessibility services
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Arts Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. a. Submitted the following recommendation to City Council: i. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191021‐7.a.iii - Recommendation to Support the Purchase of Palm School ii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191209-6.a.iii.A - Joint Arts Commission and Music Commission Recommendation on the usage of the $12 Million Creative Space Bond iii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200624-5.a - Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 2 b. c. Approved FY 21 Funding Matrix and Allocations Approved the following Cultural Funding Guidelines: FY 20 Community Initiatives Guidelines i. ii. FY 20 Core Interim Guidelines iii. FY 20 Cultural Heritage Festivals Guidelines d. Approved the following Community Initiatives funding recommendations: i.Q1 (Events beginning October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019) I. Luis Armando Ordaz $3,500 II. Mercy Emelike $3,500 III. Vortex Repertory Co/ Avante Theatre $3,000 IV. Emmet Hunker $3,500 V. Drew Edwards $3,500 VI. Rehab El Sadek $3,000 VII. Big Medium/ The Projecto $3,500 VIII. Austin Chinese Choir Inc $3,000 IX. Jonathan Villela $3,000 X. Texas Folklife Resources/ Ameyaltonal Austin $3,000 XI. Austin Creative Alliance/ Lane Stanley $3,000 XII. Artly World $3,000 XIII. Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance (TBCA) $3,000 XIV. Austin Action Fest $3,000 XV. Aurelio Planes Rodriguez $3,000 XVI. Austin Creative Alliance/ SAGE Studio $3,000 XVII. Austin Creative Alliance/ Ashe Arts $3,000 XVIII. Carrie Rodriguez $3,000 XIX. Co-Lab Projects/ Rites of Warming: A Song $3,000 XX. Austin Creative Alliance/ Heartland …
2020 MODIFIED: OPEN SPACE COSTS Draft 7.24.2020 Code Open Space Acres Direct Costs* Indirect Costs Total Cost 8.79 0.58 5.22 1.6 0.17 $ 33,048,700 $ 19,697,025 $ 1,450,153 $ 864,291 $ 5,596,072 $ 3,335,259 $ $ 10,820,000 2,500,000 $ 6,448,720 $ 1,490,000 $ $ $ $ $ 52,745,725 2,314,444 8,931,331 17,268,720 3,990,000 TOTAL OPEN SPACE COSTS $ 85,250,220 OS1 Waterfront Park & Plazas OS2 OS3 OS4 Green Connector Bouldin Creek Trail Crockett Square OS 5 Nightwing Plaza *Direct Costs Breakdown: OS1 Waterfront Park & Plazas Waterfront Park - CMG estimate P-1 Great Steps Plaza 1 P-2 Landscape Plaza 2 P-3 Landscape Plaza 3 P-4 Landscape Plaza 4 P-5 Landscape Plaza 5 P-6 Landscape Plaza 6 P-7 Landscape Plaza 7 Subtotal Plaza 7 Water Quality TOTAL DIRECT COSTS Green Connector Subtotal Open Space Subtotal Other TOTAL DIRECT COSTS Bouldin Creek Trail Subtotal Parkland Subtotal Other TOTAL DIRECT COSTS OS2 OS3 OS4 Crockett Square (2016 Updated Plan) Subtotal Plaza Subtotal Other Subtotal Cistern TOTAL Crockett Square (2016 Plan) *Crockett Square (2020 Modified Plan) Adjusted Subtotal Plaza + Other Subtotal Cistern TOTAL DIRECT COSTS (2020 Modified) $26,541,191 $2,583,570 $477,920 $287,875 $840,648 $538,600 $240,100 $1,383,896 $154,900 $738,073 $712,080 $1,591,356 $4,004,716 $3,281,696 $1,958,672 $2,500,000 $7,740,368 $8,320,000 $2,500,000 $33,048,700 $1,450,153 $5,596,072 $10,820,000 * Cost and quantities for the 2020 Modified Crockett Square are scaled to reflect a total plaza size of 1.6 acres OS5 Nightwing Plaza TOTAL DIRECT COSTS (estimate) $2,500,000 $2,500,000 ATTACHMENT 1 305 S Congress Avenue Infrastructure Improvements (DRAFT) 2019.10.30 KEY PROJECT NAME AREA LENGTH NOTES Barton Springs Segment 1 Lakefront Park Presenvation/Relocation of Trees Regrading Works Internal Street Segment 1 Shared Street Segment 2 Internal Street Segment 3 Internal Street Segment 4 BS‐1 Barton Springs Extension Subtotal S‐1 S‐2 S‐3 S‐4 Internal Street Subtotal G‐1 G‐2 G‐3 Park Land Subtotal P‐1 P‐2 P‐3 P‐4 P‐5 P‐6 P‐7 Plaza/Landscape Area Subtotal W‐1 Inundated Land Subtotal Great Steps Landscape Plaza 2 (Adjacent to park) Landscape Plaza 3 (Adjacent to park) Landscape Plaza 4 (Adjacent to park) Landscape Plaza 5 (Congress edge) Landscape Plaza 6 (Congress edge) Grand Pedestrian Walkway Inundated Land sqft 70,146 70,146 15,710 26,319 16,212 10,083 68,324 305,641 ‐ ‐ 305,641 28,308 3,098 3,322 13,781 9,327 3,236 15,982 77,054 28,256 28,256 acre 1.61 1.61 0.36 0.60 0.37 0.23 1.57 7.02 ‐ ‐ 7.02 0.65 0.07 0.08 0.32 0.21 0.07 0.37 1.77 0.65 0.65 Congress Intersection 1 Congress Improvement 2 Infrastructure Improvement outside Property …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, July 20, 2020 1:00 PM Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx APPROVED MINUTES Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Board Members Absent: Roxanne Evans, Vice-Chair Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Staff in Attendance: Regina Copic Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the June 15, 2020, regular meeting minutes, with corrections, was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, the item was approved on a 4-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS NONE Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 1:39 p.m. Chair Escobar called the meeting back to order at 1:39 p.m. 1 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Board loss quorum at 2:01 p.m. Item postponed until next meeting. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Item postponed until next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Modifications to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to align with the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discuss Urban Renewal Report submission frequency. ADJOURNMENT – Meeting ended at 2:01 p.m. 2
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, July 19 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores 10-0 b. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok 10-0 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update b. Cultural Funding Review Process update 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve all AIPP items (4.a.ii, 4.a.iii, 5.a.ii, and 5.a.iii) except for items 4.a.i. and 5.a.i. on consent. Motioned: Barnes Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Polgar Vote: 10-0 Motion to move 5.a.i to be taken up now Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 ii. Approve the comprehensive Prospectus for the 2018 Bond Austin Fire Department – Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Approved on consent Project Approved on consent iv. Form an Equity Resources Working Group Motion to form an Equity Resources Working Group with Commissioners Keeton, and Van Dyke who will serve as chair. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok Vote: 10-0 v. Approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motion to approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke vi. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Annual Internal Review Motion to approve the FY 20 Arts Commission Annual Internal Review with the changes recommended by Flores and Fonte. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 AM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on July 20, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey, to approve the draft May 18, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes late arrival Jeff Seiden and absentee Linda Guerrero) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. 2020 SCW Implementation Update – Executive Liaison and SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, gave an update on the status of SCW Consultant contracts. He then gave a presentation on the 2020 SCW Implementation Update. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. 305 S Congress PUD – Executive Liaison Alan Holt updated the Board on the next cycle of reviews for the 305 S Congress PUD. b. Planning & Zoning Department Operations - Executive Liaison Alan Holt informed the Board of the proposed merger of the Planning & Zoning Department with the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department in the 2021 Fiscal Year Budget. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR No updates 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Status of contributions from the 425 W Riverside PUD to the …
Historic Landmark Commission Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee July 17, 2020 The Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee meeting will be held July 17, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than Thursday, July 16, 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the July 17, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Thursday, July 16th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 2:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Thursday, July 16, 2020. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW COMMITTEE Friday, July 17, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely and will be limited to 90 minutes’ duration. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ____ Terri Myers ____ Kevin Koch ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER A. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS and PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. C14H-1996-0003 – Bartholomew-Robinson Building, 1415 Lavaca Street Proposal for high-rise addition. 2. C14H-2011-0002 – Lopez House, 809 E. 9th Street Construct a high rise building adjacent to the historic house. 3. Un-numbered – 602 Highland Avenue (Smoot-Terrace Park Historic District) 4. C14H-2008-0016 – Davis-Sibley House, 2201 Windsor Road Second-story addition. Additions and modifications. 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 …
Special Meeting of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION July 17, 2020, 10:00 A.M. Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held on July 17, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by noon Thursday, July 16th. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 17th Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1931 or Jaime.Germany@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker's name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes before meeting start to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaime.Germany@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • 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 Jaime Germany in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-1931, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Jaime Germany at 512- 974-1931 ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION July 17, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. VIDEO CONFERENCE AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Gerry Acuna Jonathan Barona Ian Steyaert Cathy Gattuso Melissa Rothrock Lisa Barden Amanda Masino Kaiba White Janis Bookout CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF June 12, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes a) Discussion and Action: Collection services …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: July 17, 2020 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recycle Reuse Drop Off Center (RRDOC) As of Friday, July 3rd, the Recycle and Reuse Drop Off Center has temporarily closed due to concerns over the increasing number of Covid-19 cases. For Household Hazardous Waste, the RRDOC staff continues to offer a no-contact home pickup option to the City of Austin residents to prevent this material from entering the waste stream. We have multiple staff members working to pick up as many of the requests as possible in a safe, timely fashion. ARR Solicitations Update As of June 25, 2020 ZWAC Meeting July 17th, 2020 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP – Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Link to current contract. 2. Electronics Recycling: IFB – Contractor to pick up, transport, and recycle computers, monitors, televisions, and other devices that operate using electrical parts in an environmentally sound manner. Link to current contract. 3. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract. 4. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency field debris monitoring services to include management and accounting services for monitoring the recovery efforts of the City’s Post Disaster Debris Removal Contractor. No existing contract. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Daily Drop-Off of Material Collected Through Dumpster or Roll-Off Service: IFB – Contractor to receive daily collections of bulk materials from the City at their disposal facility or landfill. No existing contract. Published Solicitations: 1. Recycling Processing for Non-Curbside Collections: IFB 1500 SLW1043 – This posted on June 15, 2020 and closes on July 7, 2020. Contractor to provide single-stream recyclable material processing and marketing services to sort, process, store, market, and sell single-stream recyclable material. The Contractor shall be responsible for picking up the recyclable material collected at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center and receiving the recyclable material collected by ARR from City facilities. This is replacing two contracts: In-House Recycling and RRDOC Recycling. Solicitations …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION July 17, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held June 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 16, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed Mona Sanchez by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JULY 17, 2020, 10:00-11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communications Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Sam Sargent, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner AGENDA Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items they have signed up to speak on in advance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 3. Annual Internal Review Report Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 4. Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 5. Working Groups A. Safety and Policing Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 6. Items from …
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from CityStaff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. 300+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ SD23 Outcome: Culture and Lifelong Learning - encourages dialogue within and between communities; advances public understanding of creative expression Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Larry Monroe Forever Bridge Stefanie Distefano Blunn Creek Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District AIPP Staff In 2020, AIPP Project Managers (6) and Collection Managers (1) will oversee the selection, approval processes, community engagement efforts, and project management for 70+ Commissions, donations, and repairs Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/ Community Dedication Event Artwork Budget: $100,000 questions? Susan Lambe Art in Public Places Program Program Manager (512) 974-7852 susan.lambe@austintexas.gov Curt Gettman Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Manager (512) 974-9310 curt.gettman@austintexas.gov
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development De- partment seeks to commission a local artist or artists to create a durable, permanent exterior public artwork at the site of the new Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse. The artist will engage with members of the community to develop a design for the artwork—which might be an exterior mural on the fa- çade of the warehouse or, alternatively, a freestanding work located elsewhere at the site. AIPP and the artist will work closely with the project team to determine the medium and exact artwork location. Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/Community Dedication Event ACC Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Overview
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Design Commission Meeting Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN July 17, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño Park • Site character, activities, design concepts • Survey: 222 respondents …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 3:00 PM Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. 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) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) • The Commission supported the project as it conforms with City of Austin Design Standards; The motion was made by Chairman D.Carroll and seconded by Commission E. Taniguchi. • The recommendation motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. A motion was made by Commissioner B. Luckens; seconded by Commissioner S. Franco; that the project did not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines; however, the commission fell short of votes in support of the motion. A recommendation was not made. • Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly motion to request a local artist. Commissioner B. Luckens and Commissioner S. Franco accepted. • The motion was voted [5‐1‐2]. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Hanover Brazos Street, addressed at 201 E. 3rd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Craig Krupitzer SCB. The motion that the project complies with Urban Design guidelines was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. 2. …
