CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0001 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (west) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING Feb 8,2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0002 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Ada Corral ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____Y___Veronica Rivera ____Y___Yasmine Smith ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) ____-___Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) b) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) c) Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.7 Sidewall Articulation) to remove the requirement for articulation on the interior side (east) (requested) in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0018 DATE: Monday February 08, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Nancy M Langdon ADDRESS: 3805 ETON LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance-(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested) in order to complete a Shed in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: of the underground utility running through the small back yard leaving no other location to place the shed then there it’s at. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the house is built up to the setbacks on all 3 sides front, east west sides leaving a small backyard which is where all the underground utilities are located (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: due to the location and utility easements there is no other place on the property to place the shed 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: the adjacent property is street. ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday February 08, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0025 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: John A Riley ADDRESS: 3707 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code: (a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 10 feet 5 inches (requested for stairs), and 20 feet (requested for new garage). No structure currently existing. (b) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient more than 35 percent from 0 (zero) percent (not allowed) to 11.5 percent (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family Residence in a "LA", Lake Austin zoning district. Note: LDC Section 25-2-551 (E) (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non-mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant with conditions including the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan (including Construction Mitigation Plan/Run-off Protection), Erosion Control and Rainwater Capture (for impervious cover in excess of that allowed without the variance) for review and approval by city staff; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANT WITH CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE CREATION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PLAN/RUN-OFF PROTECTION), EROSION CONTROL AND RAINWATER CAPTURE (FOR IMPERVIOUS COVER IN EXCESS OF THAT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE VARIANCE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY CITY STAFF. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the LA zoning category was created capturing all land 500’landward of the 504.9’ contour line, newly zoned or rezoned most parcels to LA zoning category, parcel has a small residences which needs to be …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0067 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Ada Corral ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____Y___Veronica Rivera ____Y___Yasmine Smith ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) ____-___Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Micheal and Jeanette Abbink ADDRESS: 1112 HARVARD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 spaces (required) to 0 spaces (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021; Feb 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Veronica Rivera motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-3 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single-Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. DEC 14, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to January 11, 2021, and Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANURARY 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021; February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant with conditions that the setback is reduced to seventeen (17) feet along Canal only and including the creation of a Stormwater Management Plan (including Construction Mitigation Plan/Run-off Protection), Erosion Control and Rainwater Capture (for impervious cover in excess of that allowed without the variance) for review and approved by city staff; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; GRANT WITH CONDITIONS THAT THE SETBACK IS REDUCED TO SEVENTEEN (17) FEET ALONG CANAL ONLY AND INCLUDING THE CREATION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PLAN/RUN-OFF PROTECTION), EROSION CONTROL AND RAINWATER CAPTURE (FOR IMPERVIOUS COVER IN EXCESS OF THAT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE VARIANCE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVED BY CITY STAFF. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the shoreline setback is measured 25’ from all points along both the shoreline of Lake Austin and the canal, making this property unreasonably limited for its intended purpose of residential use. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: …
YYCITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-4 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell ____________________________ Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet G-5 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 DATE: Monday February 8, 2021 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to deny request; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210208-2A: The City of Austin’s Legislative Agenda WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its Residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION THAT: 1. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. Page 1 of 3 2. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. 3. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges …
Date 1. Charles Curry 2. Tarik Daniels 3. Kathryn Gonzales 4. Melissa Taylor LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210208-2D February 8, 2021 Appointment of At-Large Commission Members Subject Recommendation to Council The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends the appointment/re- appointment of the following individuals for at-large stakeholder representation on the commission: Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: February 8, 2021 Motioned By: Commissioner Doughty Seconded By: Commissioner Baeza For: 1. Baeza 2. Curry 3. Doughty 4. Dowling 5. Gonzales 6. Gonzalez 7. Kirby 8. Martinez 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: 1. Chavez 2. Curette 3. Daniels 4. Gorczynski 5. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED March 8, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, February 8, 2021, 6 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Monica Frenden, JoAnne Norton, and Nancy Nemer. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Andrea Schwartz, Ryan Clinton, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The following speakers were allowed a three-minute allotment to express their views on items not posted on the Agenda: Delia Garza Meike Alana Susan Wampler Rachel Patfield Valerie Yates James Piper Michael Kinney Donna Skibbie 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the January, 2021, meeting; Commissioner Nemer seconded the motion. Motion passed 8 to 0 with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting later, after the vote; Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Revisions to the City’s Vicious Dog Ordinance Commissioner Norton moved to approve the changes to the Vicious Dog Ordinance; Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting and voted to approve, along with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton, for a unanimous, 9 to 0 vote. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluation of Monthly Release Rates No action taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Off Leash Dogs Commissioner Norton moved to form a Work Group to see what can be done to resolve loose dog issues. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 9 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor Jarl, Frenden, Flores, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. Commissioner Nazor made a motion to move Agenda Item 4c to the second item under New Business. Commissioner Norton seconded the …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday February 8, 2021, via video conference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Saul Gonzalez, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Wes Cowan of OutYouth spoke on Item 2c concerning mental health issues. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of January 11, 2021, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Vice Chair Gonzales made a motion to adopt a recommendation supporting the City’s Legislative Agenda and Commissioner Taylor seconded. The commission adopted the recommendation 10-0. b. Charles Robbins with Health Management Associates provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. HMA has received data from a previous survey conducted by QWELL. The HMA survey has received more than 600 responses represented by a wide variety of demographics. c. Chair Martinez provided an update on the City’s FY 2021-2022 budget process. d. Commissioner Doughty made a motion to adopt a recommendation that Commissioners Daniels, Curry, Gonzales, and Taylor be re-appointed to the at-large stakeholder positions and Commission Baeza seconded. The commission adopted the recommendation 10-0. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. without objection.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 25, 2021. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the January 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 3-0, with Chair Peréz-Wisely off the dais. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 Chair Peréz-Wisely recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 12:15 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wisely called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 12:30 p.m. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Dametri Hubbard’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Dametri Hubbard was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the This item was postponed. Municipal Civil Service Director. This item was postponed. c. Discussion regarding appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion …
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment Meeting February 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held February 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (February 7, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 elaine.ramirez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment la FECHA de la reunion (February 8, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion February 8, 2021, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-2202 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (February 7, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021, 2:00-5:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Kobla Tetey Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Absentees: Jacqueline Watson joined the dais at 3:00pm. PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 2:04pm with six members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No one signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the January 19, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the URB January 19, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously with the correction that Commissioner Pierce was absent at the meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion and possible action amending in recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan, East land use regulations 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD), and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) by the Urban Renewal Board on January 19, 2021. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, an updated recommendation to adopt both NCCDs and Urban Renewal Plan, including the original text and new changes to the text, passed on a unanimous vote. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Discussion was held; no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Review preliminary drafts of new RFPs for blocks 16 and 18 • Discuss scoring criteria for RFP • Generate a development timeline (“critical path”) of development targets for blocks 16 and 18 ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 3:25pm without objection. 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 …
Electric Utility Commission February 8, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 1:05 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Hadden, Reed, Stone, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray were absent. Chair Hopkins recognized and thanked Commissioner Boyle for his service, as this is his final meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re Customer Assistance Program 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the January 11, 2021 regular meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Tuttle); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2-4, 6-9, and 11 – 13 unanimously recommended on consent (8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent). Following discussion, the following items were recommended on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent: Item 5: motion (Tuttle) to recommend; seconded (Reed) Item 10: motion (Weldon) to recommend; seconded (Hadden) Item 14: motion (Reed) to recommend; seconded (Weldon) 2. (2/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design (formerly Future Downtown Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design) in the amount of $1,436,895, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,895,895. 3. (2/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC, for Bluff Springs Substation in the amount of $7,407,380.03 plus a $740,380 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,148,118.03. 4. (2/18) [Austin Energy] Authorize execution of 10-year extensions to existing electric service franchise agreements for the use of rights-of-way within other municipalities within the Austin Energy service territory, maintaining the payment amount of three percent of gross electric revenues from customers within each municipality. 1 5. (2/18) [Austin Energy and Austin Water] Approve an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities’ Plus-One payment assistance programs. 6. (3/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with RecordPoint Software USA LLC, to provide Records365 enterprise electronic records management software solution, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to …
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel Special Called Meeting February 7, 2021 Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel meeting to be held February 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 jesus.pantel@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (February 7, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 6, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. § 7-2-1 - DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) ART means a work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, decorative or commemorative structure, or parking facility; (b) to acquire parkland or to develop a park; (c) for a street improvement project, other than street repair or reconstruction; (d) for an improvement to a streetscape; (e) for a bridge including the incorporation of an artistic feature into the structural design; (f) for a water or wastewater treatment facility; or (g) that is an appropriate project for art as recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and Arts Commission and approved by the city council. (3) CONSTRUCTION COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-4 (Construction Cost Calculation). (4) STREETSCAPE means an improvement to a public right-of-way, including a sidewalk, tree, light fixture, sign, and furniture. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-1; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-2 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office shall designate an art in public places administrator to perform the functions described in this chapter. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-2; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-3 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL. this chapter. The Arts Commission shall appoint an Art in Public Places Panel to perform the functions described in Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(A); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-4 - CONSTRUCTION COST CALCULATION. (A) In this section: (1) DEBT ISSUANCE COST means the cost to the City to issue bonds for a project. (2) DEMOLITION COST means the cost to remove a building or other existing structure from a project site. (3) EQUIPMENT COST means the cost of equipment or furnishings that are portable or of standard manufacture and used in a project. The term excludes equipment or furnishings: (a) that are custom designed; or (b) that create a new use for a project. (4) PERMIT AND FEE COST means the cost of …
