AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q2 Assistant Chief Jeffrey Kennedy 1 N e w F i r e S t a t i o n 5 3 N o w O p e n ! • Located in Goodnight Ranch neighborhood, in District 2. • Shared facility with ATCEMS Medic 42 • New Engine 53 went into service January 28 and operated out of Station 24 until the new station opened. • New Station 53 opened on February 16 with an Engine and Brush Truck. 2 N e w F i r e S t a t i o n 5 4 a t C a n y o n C r e e k Located in Council District 10 and will be a shared facility with ATCEMS. Expected completion: Winter 2024 Recent updates: • Broke ground on January 30, 2024. • Abatement work and demolition completed mid-January 2024. • Foundation is poured and steel is going up. 3 F i r e S t a t i o n D e f e r r e d M a i n t e n a n c e a n d P r o j e c t s Station 22 – Expected completion: Late May 2024. • Engine 22 and Ladder 22 are at Station 35. Station 1 – Expected Completion: Summer 2024. • Engine 1 and Ladder 1 are at at 314 W 11th Street. • Engine 13 is at Station 6 at 1705 S. Congress Ave. Stations 8, 23, 25 – Expected completion: Fall 2024. • Engine 8 is on-site; Ladder 8 is at Station 30. • Engine 23 is in a trailer at 8700 Cameron Road. • Engine 25 is at Station 44. Improvements to these stations: • Complete renovation with upgrades to utilities, technology, and living spaces Individual bedrooms and gender-neutral bathrooms • Will seek to achieve LEED Silver Designations • • Technological advancements include Advanced Alerting for multi-company fatigue reduction, EV Charging Stations, and Noise Reduction Insulations 4 A u t o m a t i c A i d Automatic Aid: Interlocal agreement to dispatch the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Automatic Aid Successes: • Auto Aid occurs multiple times per day and greatly contributes to decreased response times Austin and Travis County. • Several incidents with Westlake in the past 6 months have …
“We Build and Educate the Finest Officers in the Nation.” Austin Police Department Training Academy Long-Term Processes to Sustain Reform Measures PSC Questions PSC Questions posed to APD: Improvements since the Last Presentation Update on Curriculum Review Committee Academy Process Overview of the Final Kroll Report Review and Follow up on Remaining Improvements Improvements since March 25, 2024 Finalized Pre-Academy Schedule Hired e-Learning Team Supervisor Submitted funding request for PAC Posted remaining Civilian team positions Began absorption of Field Training Program Continuing Curriculum Review Designed the New PT Program Highlights include: • Added emphasis on officer wellness & resiliency to Pre- Academy • Reallocated 22 hours of the Community Connect and Engagement Programming into the Pre-Academy • Hired and promoted six staff • Reporting Cadet Academy statistics on the Open Data Portal Curriculum Review Committee • Professional Advisory Committee Provides Subject Matter Expertise in the APD curriculum Implement foundational recommendations to enable the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Cadet Curriculum • Monitor, evaluate, and refine curriculum • recommendations Community Advisory Committee Provides the balance between the APD PAC and the Community • Ongoing holistic review and • improvement recommendations for APD Police Academy Foster a culture of continuous improvement • Now – FY24 Mid FY25 - Ongoing Progress Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, & Change Management Professional Advisory Committee Academy Workgroup Training Academy Commander Program Manager III • • • Cadet Training Unit Lieutenant • Advanced Education Unit Lieutenant* • Assigned Lead Instructor(s) • CID Supervisor • • FTCCP Supervisor TCOLE representative Subject Matter Expert Workgroup • Victim Services Representative • Wellness Representative • DEIB Representative • Contracted Subject Matter Experts • • Office of Police Oversight Representative External SME(s) Now – FY24 Progress Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, & Change Management Curriculum Review Committee Professional Advisory Committee First Meeting on May 7th, 2024 • Community Advisory Committee • CAC will be developed beginning in last quarter of 2024. Now – FY24 FY25 - Ongoing Progress Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, & Change Management Academy Operational Phases Phase 1: Foundational Planning & Logistics Implement foundational recommendations necessary to enable development, implementation, and evaluation of remaining process recommendations Phase 2: Ongoing Implementation Develop and implement remaining recommendations Progressive implementation strategy based on resource availability, dependencies, and prioritization • Monitor, evaluate, and refine implemented recommendations • Monitor, evaluate, and refine implemented recommendations • • • Phase 3: Evaluation & Continuous Improvement • • In-depth reports on performance …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Bruce Mills, Interim Assistant City Manager DATE: March 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Kroll Report – Assessment of APD Training Academy’s Long-Term Processes to Sustain Reform Measures I am providing this memo to transmit Kroll’s report, Assessment of APD Training Academy’s Long-Term Processes to Sustain Reform Measures. The Audit Protocol Guidelines and Austin Police Department’s (APD) Training Academy Operations Manual are also attached. The APD Training Academy staff will be presenting on long-term processes and sustained reform efforts to the Public Safety Committee at a special called meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024. Should you have questions please contact Assistant Chief Gizette Gaslin at gizette.gaslin@austintexas.gov. cc: Jesús Garza, Interim City Manager Chief Robin Henderson, Austin Police Department Page 1 of 1 Assessment of APD Training Academy’s Long-Term Processes to Sustain Reform Measures Prepared for City of Austin, Office of Police Oversight / City Manager’s Office February 20, 2024 Status Final Report Kroll Associates, Inc. 2000 Market Street, Suite 2700 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Kroll.com Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... 3 3. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMY PROCESSES TO SUSTAIN REFORM EFFORTS .................... 8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Partnering and Co-Instructing with External Subject-Matter Experts ........................... 9 Incorporating Adult/Active Learning Concepts into Course Instruction ...................... 10 Community Involvement in Academy Instruction ....................................................... 11 Academy Instructor Evaluations ................................................................................. 14 Roles and Responsibilities of Civilian Staff ................................................................ 15 Academy Diversity ...................................................................................................... 17 Academy Culture ........................................................................................................ 18 Cadet Exit Interviews and Separation Process .......................................................... 19 Field Training Officer Program ................................................................................... 19 3.10 Advanced Education of Active APD Personnel .......................................................... 20 3.11 Academy Video Library and Internal Review Process ............................................... 20 3.12 Scheduling Coordination ............................................................................................ 21 3.13 Cadet Separations - Disqualifications and Terminations ........................................... 22 3.14 Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Training ........................................... 22 3.15 Procedural Justice ...................................................................................................... 22 3.16 Cognitive Decision Making and Emotional Intelligence .............................................. 23 3.17 Trauma-Informed Training .......................................................................................... 23 3.18 Physical Fitness and Health/Wellness Training ......................................................... 24 3.19 ACADIS and Learning Management System ............................................................. 25 3.20 Cadet Mentorship Program ........................................................................................ 25 3.21 Recovery Time for Academy Staff .............................................................................. 25 3.22 Internal Audit Protocols .............................................................................................. 26 4. RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................................ 28 5. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 31 Kroll Project Team ................................................................................................................... 31 ATTACHMENT A: APD Training Academy Operations Manual ATTACHMENT B: Kroll Audit Protocol Guidelines 1. INTRODUCTION On March 23, 2023, the City of Austin, …
RESOLUTION NO. 20191205-066 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to undoing its racist past and combatting and denouncing racism in present-day Austin; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin acknowledges that the history of bigotry and discrimination has contributed to racially disparate outcomes in policing and policy; and WHEREAS, the Center for Policing Equity found in 2016 that the Austin Police Department (APD) was more likely to use force in communities where more African- Americans and Latinos live, and when force was used, APD was more likely to use more severe force in communities where African-Americans and Latinos live, even after controlling for factors such as community crime and poverty rates; and WHEREAS, the APD's state-mandated racial profiling reports consistently show that Black and Latino drivers are more than twice as likely to be searched as their white counterparts during traffic stops despite similar "hit rates", including in 2018 where 6% of traffic stops ofwhite drivers resulted in a police searches compared to 14% for Latino drivers and 17% for Black drivers; and WHEREAS, APD data provided per Council Resolution No. 20180614-073 (one of the Freedom City Resolutions) showed that in 2017 APD police officers made discretionary arrests of Black people at more than twice the rate of either white or Latino residents; and Page 1 of 12 WHEREAS, that same 2017 data also showed Black and Latino residents accounted for just under 75% of those discretionary arrests for driving with an invalid license, although the two groups combine to make up less than 45% of Austin's population; and WHEREAS, that same 2017 data also showed that one out ofthree discretionary arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession involved a Black resident even though less than one in ten Austinites is Black, though usage rates of marijuana are similar across racial groups; and WHEREAS, per the quarterly report for Council Resolution No. 20180614-073, issued by APD on May 3, 2019, Black people still comprised 32% of persons arrested by APD for offenses eligible for citation, which, proportionally, amounts to more than three times Austin's Black population; and WHEREAS, an anonymous whistle-blower has recently accused an Assistant Chief of the Austin Police Department of using racist epithets and derogatory terms, including "negro" and "nigger," to refer to specific Black elected officials and sworn officers of the Austin Police Department; and WHEREAS, following the public release of the anonymous complaint and subsequent resignation ofthe …
City of Austin Homeland Security & Emergency Management Weather Preparedness Update 6 May 2024 Ken Snipes, Director Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agenda • Know Your Risk: All Hazards Approach • Community Outreach • Neighborhood Guidebook • District Pop-Up Events • Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair • Training • Community Partners • Preparedness • Staying Informed Know Your Risk: All Hazards Approach All Hazards Approach: Being prepared for a multitude of scenarios, not just natural disasters. • Flooding: Austin is in Flash Flood Alley • Wildfire: Dry zones, especially during droughts. • Severe Weather: Includes tornadoes, which can strike at any • Extreme Heat: Soaring temperatures pose health threats • Winter Weather: Icy conditions, freezing temperatures, and • Hurricanes: Coast can bring in storms and heavy rainfall time snow Other Risks • Biological: Outbreak of diseases or bio-terrorism threats • Chemical: Exposure to toxic substances or chemical attacks • Terrorist Threats: Acts of extremism or targeted violence Community Outreach • Neighborhood Preparedness Guide • Ways to help you plan for hazards • Tools to build and emergency supply kit • Resources for making emergency plan for your family • Template for how to help your neighborhood plan for emergencies • Community Events • Monthly Pop-Up Emergency Preparedness Events (January – November) with Spanish and ASL interpreters available Learn about how other City Departments can help during an emergency • Community Outreach Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair Every September: • Learn about preparedness from different City Departments and other community partners. • Hosted in 2023 at the Austin ACC East Branch and had 200 visitors. • HSEM offered Go Bag starter kits and weather radios. • Austin Water gives away water keys to participants. Training Ready Together: The Basics of Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family & Your Neighborhood • HSEM debuted a new community resource in September with in-person course on emergency preparedness. The community can learn from experts about the 4 steps of preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. • We are offering quarterly training in 2024. • To register, go to ReadyCentralTexas.org and visit our education and training section. Training Senior Level Training • HSEM has coordinated training for senior leadership, including elected officials. These trainings include the Winter Weather Tabletop Exercise and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in College Station. Community Partners • Ascension Seton …
Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers PENDING QUESTIONS: May 6, 2024 Item 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. 1. Are there fire extinguishers being distributed to encampments? If so, how many and can you provide some additional information on that distribution. 2. When will an analysis of the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard? 3. Cancer PFOS/foam mitigation and tracking information
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 6, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 04/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hall-Martin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Orr and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Vice Chair Ruttan and Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department Presentation was given by Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 Commissioner Smith asked if fire extinguishers are being distributed to encampments. If so, how many and can AFD provide some additional information on that distribution. Commissioner Smith asked for a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard. Commissioner Bernhardt asked for information on Cancer Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)/foam mitigation and information tracking. 3. Overview Cadet Training/Academy Update and Kroll Report Review with Austin Police Department. Presentations were given by Rob McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Michael Chancellor, Commander, Austin Police Department. The motion to approve to allow the speaker to finish their comments was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a vote of 8-0. Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. 4. Update on the Weather Preparedness and Inclement Weather Procedures with Public Safety Departments and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Presentation was given by Ken Snipes, Director, Office of Emergency Management. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Use of known carcinogens and cancer monitoring at AFD (Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt) Worker’s Compensation for all sworn personnel Community Police Review Commission, Office of Police Oversight Department demographics Wildfire Preparedness as it relates to those experiencing homelessness Homeland Security and Emergency Management update on communications 2 Public …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION May 6, 2024, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Elijah Delgado, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Graham Williams, Resound Presents, on booking for live music venues. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum, after presentation by Dr. Clay Shorkey, President, Board of Directors, Texas Music Museum. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict following update by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Select and approve name of music commission live music recording project. Approve to create recommendation to City of Austin to provide initiatives, policies, marketing materials regarding youth/all ages shows. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 6 May 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 6 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Medicharla called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Lauryn Gould Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nelson Aguilar CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Elijah Delgado, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Graham Williams, Resound Presents, on booking for live music venues. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes. Speaker was not present. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum, after presentation by Dr. Clay Shorkey, President, Board of Directors, Texas Music Museum. Pamela Hart, Emmett Hayes, Jay, Jason V., Gina Vasquez, Sylvia Morales, Erica Shamaly and Sylnovia Holt-Rabb shared comments. Commissioners decided to form a working group to address recommendation at next meeting. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict following update by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Gould motioned to approve the draft of a recommendation for agenda item 9 with a second by Davilla with a 7-0 vote. Select and approve name of music commission live music recording project. No name was selected. Approve to create recommendation to City of Austin …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-009) Equity Office Funding and equity, WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, equality, promotes WHEREAS, by prioritizing initiatives, programs, and services that promote inclusivity, combat discrimination, and address systemic inequities, the city endeavors to create a more just and equitable society for all its residents; principles upholds the of WHEREAS, the latest City of Austin Planning Department show Austin residents are 48% white, 32% Hispanic/Latina/o/x, 8% Asian/Asian American, 7% Black/African American, and 4% Multiracial; and WHEREAS, a recent survey by the City of Austin Office of Police Oversight indicated 22% of respondents identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 76% of respondents identified as heterosexual or straight, with 12% of respondents identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ population including Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 23% of respondents were living with a disability; and WHEREAS, while not an all-inclusive list, all of the demographics specified above are at risk for discrimination and being targeted, generally the older adults in those populations are the most vulnerable; and WHEREAS, in the last twelve months, the City of Austin has seen an increase in discrimination, targeting and persecution of multiple ethnicities; and WHEREAS, the Equity Office mission is “To provide leadership, guidance, and insight on equity to improve the quality of life for Austinites and achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the nation for ALL;” and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Equity Office is currently operating without a permanently appointed Equity Officer; and WHEREAS, there are initiatives within the City of Austin to consolidate the Equity Office with other group(s). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs encourages the Austin City Council to act to maintain the Equity Office and further, to ensure adequate funding to hire and maintain a Chief Equity Officer, and to designate adequate resources to Austin residents who may be experiencing discrimination, marginalization, hate crimes, and/or persecution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs encourages the Austin City Council to support the Equity Office’s ongoing work to address the needs of Austinites and continue to convey that equity in Austin remains a high priority by …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-012) Recommendation on Early Childhood Investments WHEREAS, the immigrant population in Austin constitutes a significant and varied segment of their respective local communities, with many residing in families of mixed legal statuses; WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, they are 164,000 children who have at least one parent who is an immigrant, meaning one in three children in Austin falls into this category; WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of these children with at least one immigrant parent are U.S. citizens, 87% were born in the United States; WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 31% of children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 90% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, decades of research prove that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low-birth-weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; and WHEREAS, current City investments in early childhood programs align with the goals and strategies of the Austin/Travis County Success By 6 Strategic Plan – a robust, data-driven community strategic plan designed to coordinate efforts, improve child and family outcomes as well as build more efficient and coordinated systems for equitable access; and WHEREAS, the federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood systems and programs are expiring in 2024, including essential worker wage stipends for the early childhood workforce; and WHEREAS, Childcare Scholarship programs through Workforce Solutions Capital Area are at capacity, enrollment is closed, no new funding is available at this time, and as of March 2024, the estimated amount of time a family applying for a scholarship at that time will likely remain on a waitlist before they could expect to be outreached for enrollment is 24 months; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s recently announced Infrastructure Academy is intended to expand the region’s skilled trade sector and access to childcare is an obstacle for the existing workforce, including the skilled trades; and WHEREAS, the Early Childhood Council has had input from Success By 6, The Children’s Funding Project Workgroup, and GAVA, all calling for significantly increased local government investment in the Childcare sector, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-008) Budget Reporting WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions are tasked with making annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available repository for board and commission budget recommendations; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available way to track the status of board and commission recommendations within a fiscal year, or year over year; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions serve as a liaison between city government and community members, using community guidance to inform council budget recommendations, and council budget decisions to educate community members on council priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions experience term limits, transitions in leadership as well as membership, and changing priorities, all of which lead to a loss in institutional knowledge; and WHEREAS, Austin is the state capital, home of the state’s legislature, many of the legislature’s staff, and local as well as state policy advocates; and WHEREAS, it is reasonable that our city has the talent, skills, and resources necessary to develop a board and commission recommendation budget tracker. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission on Immigrant affairs recommends funding and staffing to create a digital, user friendly, publicly available board and commission budget recommendation tracker. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker can be as simple as a regularly updated excel spreadsheet on the board and commission’s website, or as robust as the Texas Legislature Online Bill Lookup website dependent on available funding and staff capacity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a resource for budget recommendations for each fiscal year, starting with the FY2024 budget cycle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will provide a brief summary of each recommendation with a link to the full recommendation, status update of where in the budget processes it is (submitted, under review by council, etc.), and a final outcome (accepted, rejected, modified, etc.), including any revised versions of the original recommendation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a tool to increase transparency and engagement in the budget process amongst boards and commissions, city council, and the communities across Austin, furthering a shared goal of government that works for all. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded By: Commissioner For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408‐014) Recommenda(cid:415)on to fund a Quality of Life Study of the immigrant communi(cid:415)es in Aus(cid:415)n Whereas, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, and Whereas, a Quality of Life study of immigrant residents of Austin has never been done, and Whereas, out of the almost 1 million Austin residents, one out of five is foreign born, and Whereas, the Austin metro area has been the fastest growing area in the United States for the past 12 years in a row, and Whereas, the city of Austin is continuously planning on how to address the needs of residents regarding housing affordability, transit and transportation, access to schools and healthcare, and that these plans must consider demographic shifts in Austin, and Whereas, having data on the needs of the immigrant residents of Austin will allow this commission to make better recommendations to Council, and Whereas, this data will allow City of Austin staff to include the 20% of its residents who are foreign born in their comprehensive planning. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs requests that City Council fund a Quality of Life Study for Immigrant Residents of Austin in the amount of $250,000, comparably to other Quality of Life Studies funded in the past few years. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: ______________________________ Gunjen Mittal, Staff Liaison
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-011) Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Actions WHEREAS, The Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, WHEREAS, Immigrant survivors of abuse encounter significant obstacles when attempting to escape violence, particularly due to language barriers, social isolation, uncertain immigration status, and limited access to resources, WHEREAS, SAFE provides free and confidential services to all survivors of abuse, regardless of their immigration status, WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-010) Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program WHEREAS, The Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, WHEREAS, Austin continues to face a housing affordability crisis, particularly the persistent rise in rental prices exacerbates the housing affordability crisis, contributing to housing instability, displacement, and homelessness among vulnerable populations, WHEREAS, city residents who are experiencing unstable housing often cite gentrification as a significant factor contributing to their housing instability and, WHEREAS, displacement often disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including people of color and immigrants, who may have limited resources and face systemic barriers to accessing affordable housing; WHEREAS, The City of Austin has allocated funding for the RENT program, now known as "I Belong in Austin," which has proven successful in providing emergency assistance for rent, moving, and storage/relocation to prevent eviction, displacement, and homelessness; and WHEREAS, The "I Belong in Austin" program has demonstrated its value in providing essential support to vulnerable individuals; WHEREAS, the Austin City Council can expand its reach and impact, ensuring that more residents receive the assistance they urgently need to remain housed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs urges the Austin City Council to allocate $15 million to support the "I Belong in Austin" program in the upcoming fiscal year. This allocation is proposed based on a thorough evaluation of the program's effectiveness in mitigating the housing affordability crisis and achieving strategic objectives related to housing stabilization, economic opportunity, and affordability. . Date of Approval: _____________________________ Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded By: Commissioner Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) For: Against: Abstain: Absent: .
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-013) Recommendation on LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mental Healthcare WHEREAS, unlike many immigrants, LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees might not receive support from their diasporic or ethnic communities due to prevailing homophobia or transphobia that mirrors the persecutory conditions they faced in their country of origin; WHEREAS, Research suggests that the asylum application process can have detrimental effects on LGBTQIA+ individuals. A recent study highlighted that asylum seekers within this community endure adverse mental and physical health outcomes, alongside economic instability, while navigating a state of uncertainty during the waiting period; WHEREAS, the testimonies of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers interviewed unveiled severe abuses in their countries of origin, including rape, assault, death threats, extortion, and the forced disappearance or murder of romantic partners and friends. These traumatic experiences exacerbate their mental health struggles; WHEREAS, numerous LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers are compelled to spend time in detention centers in both transit and host countries. Research indicates that conditions in these detention centers can be especially challenging for LGBTQIA+ immigrants, as they are frequently placed in jails or jail-like facilities, resulting in negative mental health consequences; WHEREAS, research suggests that LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers may continue to experience negative mental health outcomes given the multiple and compounded traumas they experience in their countries of origin and throughout the asylum and resettlement processes; WHEREAS, diagnoses commonly associated with this "lifetime of cumulative trauma" include depression, PTSD, dissociative disorders, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study identified that the Austin- Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area had the 3rd largest percentage of LGBTQIA+ people in the UnitedStates, with about 5.0% or 90,000 people identifying as LGBTQIA+; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently has an estimated 475-person waitlist for LGBTQIA+-focused mental health services; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study found that respondents are at high risk for serious mental health issues, including 42% for depression and 12% for suicidal ideation; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study respondents reported having to put off getting health-related services in the past 12 months because of the cost of dental care (29%), mental health care (21%), medical care (18%), and gender-affirming care (9%) among the top services avoided due to cost; and WHEREAS, the City …
(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (05 February 2024) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRURARY 5, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN, TEXAS The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR meeting on 05, FEBRUARY, 2024 at 301 W. 2ND ST. in Austin, Texas. Chair Melissa Ortega called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 6:53 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Melissa Ortega, Rennison Lalgee Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Victor Martinez, Aditi Joshi, Jose Caceres, Adrian De La Rosa, Virginia Badillo Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Anjum Malik, Adnan Suleiman, Fang Fang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 8/7/2023. The minutes from the meeting of (8/7/2023) were approved on ADITI JOSHI’S motion, VICTOR MARTINEZ’S second on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS ANJUM MALIK, ADNAN SULEIMAN, FANG FANG absent) 2. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 11/6/2023 – amendment of 6-1 vote for Chair, 0-1 Vice Chair The minutes for the regular meeting of 11/6/2023 were approved with the following amendments on Victor Martinez’s motion, Melissa Ortega’s second on a 7-0 vote. The amendments were: (2nd page in “Discussion and Action Items”, 1st paragraph, 3rd line, starting with the 8th word regarding the vote count.) (COMMISSIONERS ANJUM MALIK, ADNAN SULEIMAN, FANG FANG absent) Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (05 February 2024) STAFF BRIEFINGS Overview of Certified Welcoming America, the application process, and our current status with respect to that work: Presentation by Rocio Villalobos. 3. Welcoming America certification assesses cities and the criteria used to declare a city as a certified welcoming city or not. Having this certification helps to uplift voices in different communities and how we support immigrants in Austin. This is an opportunity to look at what is working and what needs improvement. The rating is from a 1 star status to a 5 star status for municipalities. Currently City of Austin is being considered for 2 star welcoming city. Rocio discusses the importance of elevating this work in terms of leadership to make a commitment to immigrant communities and ways to be inclusive on the way to becoming a welcoming city. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Introduction and welcome of new Commissioners. Presentation by Edna American Gateways regarding updates on their work …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MAY 6, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. 2ND ST ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Gunjen Mittal, 512- 972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Victor Martinez, Vice Chair Virginia Badillo Jose Caceres Kevin Countie Adrian De La Rosa Shweta Padmanabham Rennison Lalgee Aditi Joshi Adnan Suleiman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 2/5/2024. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager with the Equity Office regarding updates on her work with Austin immigrant communities. DISCUSSION ITEMS Welcome new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Presentation by Christian Duran from the Housing Department to present on 5-year federal funding plan to solicit input and discussion from Commissioners on spending priorities. Discussion on recruiting new members to this Commission to fill remaining seats. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Review and discuss the scope of the Quality-of-Life Study working group and update membership. Current members of QOL Study workgroup are: Commissioners Aditi Joshi, Rennison Lalgee, Melissa Ortega, Victor Martinez and Adrian De La Rosa. Review and discuss the scope of Budget working group and update membership. Current members of the Budget workgroup are: Commissioners Melissa Ortega and Adnan Suleiman. Discussion and approval of recommendation on budget reporting for Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussion and approval of recommendation on FY 24-25 Equity Office Funding Recommendation. Discussion and approval of recommendation on FY 24-25 Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program Funding Recommendation. Discussion and approval of …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: (20240506-015): Austin Public Health Immigrant Legal Services WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs (CoIA) advises the city council on issues of common concern to immigrants, particularly in the areas of health and human services, education, and the demographic makeup of the Austin immigrant community; to monitor requirements of federal, state, and local immigration, welfare and other laws that affect immigrants, and recommend to the city council actions to maximize the benefits to local immigrants under existing laws and to minimize the adverse impacts to local immigrants under the laws; promote recognition of the contributions of the foreign-born to the economic and cultural vitality of Austin; an promote the availability of, and promote accessibility to, local educational, economic, legal, and social resources for immigrants. WHEREAS, the CoIA strongly recommends continued funding for the Austin Public Health (APH) Immigrant Legal Services program in the FY 2024-25 budget. This program plays a critical role in supporting the well-being of Austin's immigrant population; and WHEREAS, APH Immigrant Legal Services currently has 2 contracts in place for American Gateways and 1 contract in place for Catholic Charities, all of which are set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The recent closure of Refugee Services of Texas has further reduced options for legal immigration assistance available in the community for refugees, many of whom are from Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Currently, we are aware that American Gateways does not have sufficient resources to serve those needing immigrant legal services and has a waitlist. We strongly recommend continued funding for the APH Immigrant Legal Services program at a level that allows it to meet the growing needs of Austin's immigrant population; and WHEREAS, contractors for this program provide critical legal assistance to immigrants in Austin. The program helps immigrants navigate the complex legal system, with a focus on areas like citizenship, deportation defense, and access to public benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funding of $700,000 is recommended to continue services currently being provided along with a suggested $150,000 increase to better meet community legal needs from the closure of nonprofits serving refugees in our community. Date of Approval: May 6, 2024 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ Vice- Chair
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email Sean.Harrison@austintexas.gov, (512) 978-2041. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on April 1, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on AIPP Panel Vacancy and Nominations by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Review the Mid Design for William Cannon Corridor AIPP Project – Brent Bagget Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Duncan Park AIPP Project – Andre Fuqua Update on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Project Terminal Expansion Phase II AIPP Project with Artists Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew Mazzotta – AIPP Staff Alex Irrera 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Palmer Events Center AIPP Project Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones by Art in Public Places Staff Frederico Geib, Sean Harrison, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Alex Irrera 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 contact Sean Harrison at the Economic Development Department at sean.harrison@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-2041 for additional information; …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email Sean.Harrison@austintexas.gov, (512) 978-2041. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on April 1, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion of Chair’s Report on AIPP Panel Vacancy and Nominations by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Review the Mid Design for William Cannon Corridor AIPP Project – Brent Baggett Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Duncan Park AIPP Project – Andre Fuqua 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Palmer Events Center AIPP Project ACTION: Approve the Updated Artwork Budget for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Project Terminal Expansion Phase II B AIPP Project with Artists Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew Mazzotta STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones by Art in Public Places Staff Frederico Geib, Sean Harrison, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Alex Irrera 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 contact Sean Harrison at the Economic Development Department at sean.harrison@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-2041 for …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Economic Development Offices, 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78741. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:12 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair J Muzacz, Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado, and Panel Members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi- Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods (arrived during Item #4) Staff in Attendance: EDD staff: Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Laura Odegaard. AIPP staff: Project Coordinators Frederico Geib, Sean Harrison, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Alex Irrera Guests in Attendance: Brent Baggett, Andre Fuqua (Artists); Constance White (City of Austin, Department of Aviation) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Vice Chair Muzacz seconded. Passed 6-0-0. Panel Member Woods absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on AIPP Panel Vacancy and Nominations by Stephanie Lemmo. Chair Lemmo noted the upcoming vacancy on the AIPP Panel. The AIPP Panel nominations are due May 24 and applications to fill the current vacancy will be due June 17. Chair Lemmo also thanked Panel Member Sarah Carr for her 6 years of service on the AIPP Panel. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado reported that, at the April Arts Commission meeting, the commission received information on a proposed sound assessment, that all AIPP items had passed, and that the commission received a robust presentation from the Contemporary Austin. 3. 4. 5. 7. Discussion: Review the Mid Design for William Cannon Corridor AIPP Project. Artist Brent Baggett presented. Discussion ensued. No action taken. Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Duncan Park AIPP Project. Artist Andre Fuqua presented. Discussion ensued. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Palmer Events Center AIPP Project. AIPP Staff Member Lindsay Hutchens presented. Approved on the motion of Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado and Panel Member Davis seconded. Passed 7-0- 0. ACTION: Approve the Updated Artwork Budget for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Project Terminal Expansion Phase II B AIPP Project with Artists Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING Special Called Meeting May 4, 2024 – 10:30am Austin Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Miriam Garcia North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee (when eligible to serve) Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. Welcome and introductions of commissioners, presenters, and facilitator (Laura Cortez, BRIEFING Facilitator) DISCUSSTION ITEMS 2. Discussion of an overview of the retreat and expectations (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 3. Discuss Commissioners’ Lived and Professional Experiences (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 4. Conduct a Team Building Exercise (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 5. Presentation and discussion on the importance and purpose of the CDC’s work, including why the CDC exists, an historical perspective of the CDC, and the full scope of uses of HUD funding. (Angel Zambrano, Austin Public Health) 6. Discuss how the CDC provides recommendations to City Council (Housing Department Staff) DISCUSSTION ITEMS, cont. 7. Discuss and establish the CDC’s goals and priorities (Laura Cortez, Facilitator) 8. Presentation and discussion regarding Texas Open Meeting Act (TOMA) …
Texas Open Meetings Act Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, Cultural Trust Advisory Committee, ATP Finance & Risk Committee CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 1 Resources • TOMA online handbook: • https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sit es/default/files/files/divisions/open- government/openmeetings_hb.pdf • CoA meeting rules: • https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/c odes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2A D_CH2-1CIBO CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 2 The TOM Act • Adopted in 1967 as article 6252-17 of the Revised Civil Statutes, • Substantially revised in 1973 • Codified without substantive change in 1993 as Government Code chapter 551.5 • The Act has been amended many times since its enactment, e.g., with development of the Internet, and most recently to allow some remote attendance at meetings during the COVID period. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 3 Details • Quorum requirement. • Majority vote. • Meeting in public, some executive sessions allowed. • Meeting must be pre-noticed. • Err on the side or open government. • May use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct meetings. • May not conduct meetings with procedures inconsistent with TOMA. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 4 Quorum & Voting • “Absent an express provision to the contrary, a proposition is carried in a deliberative body by a majority of the legal votes cast, a quorum being present. Thus, if a body is “composed of twelve members, a quorum of seven could act, and a majority of that quorum, four, could bind the body.” • For CoA Boards & Commissions, a quorum must be present to hold a meeting, and a majority of “seats” must support any resolution to pass. So if a CoA panel has 11 seats, and only 6 members are present (or online) for a meeting, a quorum is met, but only unanimous resolutions pass. (CITY CODE: CHAPTER 2-1. - CITY BOARDS) CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 5 Posting requirements • Notice must be posted for a minimum length of time before each meeting. Section 551.043(a) states: “The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.” • Posting must be on the Website, and in a hard-copy public space. • Posting must give the public a good idea of what will be discussed. I.e., Agenda listings such as “City Manager Report” alone, without listing topics …
Robert’s Rules of Order for CoA Meetings Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, Cultural Trust Advisory Committee, ATP Finance & Risk Committee CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 1 Robert’s Rules…. from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order • A U.S. Army officer, Henry Martyn Robert (1837–1923), saw a need for a standard of parliamentary procedure while living in San Francisco. He found San Francisco in the mid-to-late 19th century to be a chaotic place where meetings of any kind tended to be tumultuous, with little consistency of procedure and with people of many nationalities and traditions thrown together. • The first edition of the book, whose full title was Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies, was published in February 1876 by the then-Major Robert, with the short title Robert's Rules of Order placed on its cover. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 2 Lots of resources • https://robertsrulesmadesimple.com/ • Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, Doris Zimmerman, HarperCollins Publishers, 2009 CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 3 Main Principles: • Only one motion can be discussed at a time. • Everyone has the right to participate in discussion before anyone may speak a second time. • Everyone has the right to know what is going on at all times. • Only urgent matters may interrupt a speaker. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 4 Following presentation of an agenda item, and citizens speakers • Chair calls for a motion. • Generally, the chair facilitates the discussion, but she can also make or second a motion. • A motion, once made, must be seconded before discussion/debate begins. The maker and seconder get to explain why they put forward the motion. • Following the motion/second, the chair facilitates an orderly discussion or debate. Board rules may limit the time a member can speak. • One must wait until after everyone else has spoken before speaking a second time, unless it is to answer a question posed by another speaker. CDC Retreat May 4, 2024 5 Types of motions… • Main motion (or base motion) on an agenda item. Req’s 2nd. • Amendment to main motion. Req’s 2nd. • Limit debate/Call for a vote. Req’s 2nd. Requires 2/3 vote… (8 yeas out of 11 members). • Postpone. Req’s 2nd. • Recess, Adjourn, Req’s 2nd. • Table a motion. Req’s 2nd. • Remove from the table …
Commission on Aging Community Interest Announcement Third Annual Older Americans Month Kick Off Event Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 10:00am Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile St, Austin, TX, 78702 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for May 1, 2024 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Code processes – 409 E Monroe Street. Historic zoning applications 2102 Four Oaks Lane – Commission-initiated historic zoning. Historic landmark and historic district applications 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1000 Blanco Street – West Austin Fire Station – New construction outbuilding and concrete pad. 1006 Congress Avenue – Old Bakery and Emporium – Mural. 1201 Travis Heights Boulevard – Stacy House – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 4110 Avenue F – Hyde Park Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit and addition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2521 Harris Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. 516 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Alteration/renovation. National Register district permit applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 3007 Oakmont Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 1102 Charlotte Street – Clarksville National Register Historic District – New construction. 1008 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 2307 Windsor Road #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 3205 Tom Green Street 400 W Live Oak Street – Site plan exemption. 7304 Knox Lane – Relocation. 801 W 29th Street – Partial demolition. 501 Texas Avenue – Partial demolition. 803 River Road 5514 Montview Street 2806 Pecos Street 1205 Cotton Street
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 1st, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) 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 items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Law Department PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. PR-2024-008278 – 2102 Four Oaks Ln. Council District 5 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-2) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed April 3, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 5. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction outbuilding and concrete pad. Applicant: GAATN City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 6. HR-2024-040233 – 1006 Congress Ave. Old Bakery and Emporium Council District 9 Proposal: Paint a mural. Applicant: Kim McKnight City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and request that additional monitoring of the substrate be performed regularly over the course of the …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x late late x x late Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) 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 items not posted on the agenda. Scott Henson spoke on his research projects and booklets. Wolf Sittler spoke on Norwood House. Samantha Smoot spoke on 409 E Monroe. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 6, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Resolution no. 20230914-078 regarding the installation of an LGBTQIA+ historical marker at 4th & Colorado Presenter: Toby Johnson 3. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 7. HR-2023-020047 – 4004 Avenue H Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition of porch and Accessory Dwelling Unit. Applicant: J.C. Schmeil City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 8 was pulled for discussion. 9. HR-2024-030185 – 1504 West Lynn St. Violet Crown Council District 10 Proposal: Construct addition, remodel, …
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-037833 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2521 HARRIS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct a new residence and detached garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is a two-story house clad in brick and horizonal wood siding. Its cross-gabled roof form has shallow eaves and copper accents at the entryway. Fenestration includes multi-light windows in traditional patterns and an arched front door. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts.The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The building and garage are appropriately set back. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented towards the primary streetscape, and the garage is oriented similarly to other garages in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building appears mostly appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roofline is mostly compatible, with more complex elements not visible from the street. 7. Exterior walls Proposed exterior walls are appropriate. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is appropriate. 9. Porches The proposed covered stoop is compatible. 10. Chimneys The proposed project does not have a boxed chimney. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider operable shutters and reconfiguration of central windows. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2
ATTIC 1000 SF ATTIC 247 SF DN 2ND FLOOR 1400 SF BALCONY 171 SF ATTIC 485 SF DRIVEWAY 779 SF GARAGE 355 SF UP UNCOVERED PORCH X SF COPING 52 SF WATER 141 SF COVERED PORCH 171 SF 1ST FLOOR 1993 SF COVERED PORCH 34 SF OTHER COVERED 34 SF ADA COMPLIANT DOOR THRESHOLD 1 / 2 " M A X CONCRETE GARAGE Visitability Notes 1. Light switches and environmental controls to be installed maximum 48" above the interior floor level. 2. Outlets and receptacles to be installed minimum 15" above interior floor level (except for floor outlets). Visitability Entrance 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0"minimum. 2. Landing to be 3'-0" x 3'-0" minimum with maximum slope of 1 4"/ft. If foundation plan shows more than 1 2" drop, design professional must provide threshold detail. 3. PROJECT 2521 HARRIS OWNER GREATER AUSTIN BUILDERS REVISIONS NO 1 ISSUE PERMIT DATE Visitability Bathroom NOTES 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0" minimum. 31" CEDAR ELM OVERHANGS IN SETBACKS SHALL BE UNVENTED AND PROVIDED WITH SOLID BLOCKING FROM TOP PLATE TO ROOF DECKING REGRADE IF NECESSARY TO GET 6" ABOVE GRADE ALONG PERIMETER OF SLAB) 29" SYCAMORE SEAL & SIGNATURE 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #3 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #2 22" CEDAR ELM TO BE REMOVED L O W P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E 5' SIDE SETBACK 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #1 LOT SIZE = 8420 SF (N 60° W 140') N 62°54'02" W 140.00' 603' OFF STREET PARKING SPACE 8.5X17.5 FFE: 603.5' SEE VISITABLE ENTRANCE NOTES 3'-0" UP 22.5" CEDAR ELM 30"X30" CLEAR 2'-8" H I G H P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E ) T A L P ( E U P ' 5 K C A B T E S R A E R ' 0 1 ) ' 0 6 W ° 0 3 S ( ' 9 0 . 0 6 W ' " 0 4 1 2 ° 7 2 S 18'X8' POOL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FFE: 604' E N I L G N I D L I U B K C A B T E S T N O R F ' 5 3 " 0 - ' 3 " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 3 L O W P …
12 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043566 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 516 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Remodel a ca. 1935 stucco commercial building associated with Louis D. Lyons. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed alterations will convert the building from retail to restaurant, maintaining as much of the historic fabric as possible. The proposed design recommends repainting the painted stucco façade. It keeps the existing openings and replaces and reconfigures the new storefront and non-historic second-floor windows. A new painted metal awning is proposed Two-story building with a painted stucco façade and simple tile details. The existing storefront is altered from the original design; however, it maintains the historic fabric of 6th Street. There are two lion sculptures on the stop cornice of this building, and the initials LDL are carved into the stucco. In the 1930s, African American businessman and civic leader Louis D. Lyons purchased the building at 514 E. 6th Street and constructed a new “sister” building next door at 516 East 6th, which eventually became a paint store. L.D. Lyons is a well-known historical figure throughout Austin's history. Son-in-law to Edward Carrington (who originally owned the store at 520-522 E. 6th Street before Lyons took over the business in 1919), Lyons played a crucial role in helping Black business owners by extending lines of credit to them when many banks would not. Notably, either the upper floor or a rear building behind 514 and 516 E. 6th Street was the home of the American Woodmen, a Black fraternal and benefits organization begun in Austin by Cassius M. White and Granville W. Norman at the turn of the century.1 By the 1950s, the Woodmen boasted about 50,000 members.2 Lyons owned and operated community facilities for the Knights of Pythias, a charitable fraternity, and Lyons Hall, a gathering space above the grocery store; he also served as head of the Chamber of Commerce. By the 1960s, both buildings contained businesses owned by the Olson family under the Southern Investments umbrella. 516 housed the finance offices. DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards established by Ordinance No. 20230720-160 (July 2023) and based on the Citywide Historic Design Standards for properties in the 500 and 600 blocks of East Sixth Street apply. The proposed project was evaluated based on the following applicable standards: Rehabilitate and adaptively reuse contributing buildings, including at …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 516 E 6T H STREET H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I L 0 5 , 2 0 2 4 1 of 9 516 E 6th Street 500 Block PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: 516 E 6TH STREET CURRENT NAME: PRIVATE STOCK 1975 NHRP SURVEY: CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: RETAIL T E E R T S S E H C E N E 6TH ST. T E E R T S R E V I R D E R SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I L 0 5 , 2 0 2 4 2 of 9 516 E 6th Street North Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1970, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTO : 1970 CURRENT CONDITION : 2023 PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I …
14 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2023 HR-2024-043119 OLD WEST AUSTIN 3007 OAKMONT BOULEVARD PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1955 house. The house was approved for total demolition in 2022 and the design for the new house revised. Demolish the majority of the existing house to construct a two-story cross-gabled house clad in fiber cement siding and stone veneer, with 2:2 windows and shed dormers. 3007 Oakmont is a one-story Ranch house with enclosed carport. The house located at 3007 Oakmont Boulevard was constructed in 1955. Early residents were Allen Jackson, a student, and renters Don and Betty Payne. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. As the new plans do not retain most of the original house, the following new construction standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building appears to be appropriately sited and set back. 2. Orientation The proposed building’s orientation is consistent with the design standards; however, the front-facing garage is not compatible. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building’s scale and height appears to be appropriate when compared to the surrounding one and two-story houses. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style somewhat reflect those of the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roof is compatible with the district. 7. Exterior walls The proposed stucco and stone are compatible with the district. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is somewhat compatible, though 2:2 windows are not stylistically appropriate. Summary The project somewhat meets the applicable standards. 14 – 2 PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain a moderate to low degree of integrity. Windows have been replaced and the carport was enclosed in 1986 to install a bay window, per permit history. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is constructed in the Ranch style. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. …
3007 Oakmont Blvd. SUBMITTAL FOR 5/1/24 HLC REVIEW Margaret & Chris Burns, Owners | Paul DeGroot, Architect 1 Neighborhood PHOTOS OF NEIGHBORING HOMES EXISTING HOME AT 3007 OAKMONT VIEWS OF AREAS TO BE MODIFIED 2 Neighboring and Existing Homes NEIGHBOR TO LEFT AND EXISTING HOUSE EXISTING HOUSE EXISTING HOUSE AND NEIGHBOR TO RIGHT NEIGHBOR TO THE RIGHT 3 Areas to be Modified WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION 4 EAST ELEVATION Plans & Elevations SITE PLAN STORAGE ROOM PLAN DEMOLITION AND FLOOR PLAN FUTURE SECOND FLOOR ROOF PLAN SECTIONS ELEVATIONS 5 6 7 Note: Demolition of existing house was previously approved by HLC 12/14/22 8 9 10 11 12 Materials and Colors ELEVATION CLAPBOARD STONE ROOF WINDOWS, DOORS, SHUTTERS 13 Materials and Colors CLAPBOARD STONE WINDOWS DOOR SHUTTERS ROOF Thank You. 15
