M E M O R A N D U M Austin Police Department Office of the Chief Spencer Cronk, City Manager Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Brian Manley, Chief of Police January 14, 2020 TO: CC: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: APD’s Response to the Joint Report on Racial Profiling Data The collective voice of the Office of Police Oversight, Office of Innovation, and Equity Office is a welcome addition to the ongoing conversation focused on redressing racial inequities in Austin. Their joint report on the Austin Police Department’s traffic stop data represents another brick in the path toward inclusive diversity and equality for the citizens of this city, and it has given our Department a valuable opportunity to view the inter-agency partnerships and collaboration are essential prerequisites for ameliorating the inequalities that have beset our city since it was established. The Austin Police Department has consistently and unequivocally acknowledged that racial disparities are prevalent throughout many aspects of our city, including police enforcement actions. Accordingly, the Department has readily taken the following steps to address the disparities within our purview over the past five years: issue from an alternative perspective. Strong Collaborated with the Center for Policing Equity to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the racial disparities manifested in the Department’s enforcement actions. The report was the first to apply the National Justice Database’s independent analytic framework to police data made available through President Obama’s Police Data Initiative: Measuring Fairness in the Austin Police Department Embraced transparency by publishing enforcement data in the City’s open data portal: All Data & Curated Datasets Published annual racial profiling and use of force reports: Racial Profiling & Response to Resistance Instituted implicit bias training for all sworn personnel and new recruits Implemented more robust accountability mechanisms and worked with the Office of the City Auditor to improve the effectiveness of those nascent processes: Body-Worn Camera Audit Contracted with Dr. Alex Del Carmen, an expert on racial profiling and discrimination, to regularly audit the Department’s racial profiling data to ensure accuracy in collection and reporting Hired a Development and Training Manager with a doctorate in psychology and expertise in cross-cultural perspectives to develop and execute curriculum review strategies and assess teaching and learning methodology at the Training Academy: Statesman Editorial Partnered with community stakeholders and justice advocates to enact critical policy changes pertaining to use of force …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 | ANNUAL REPORT 19 2All photos herein are property of the Austin Fire Department. 3 MISSION The Austin Fire Department is committed to creating safe and resilient communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response. VISION The Austin Fire Department sets the standard among public service agencies, serving the community through innovation and collaboration, while honoring tradition and embracing inclusion, equity, and diversity for all. TABLE OF CONTENTS 07 LETTER FROM THE FIRE CHIEF 08 LETTER FROM THE CITY MANAGER 12 BUDGET 16 PREVENTION & PREPAREDNESS Wildfire Inspections Arson Investigations Smoke Alarm Installs 26 IMPROVEMENTS Refurbished Fire Stations Construction Projects 28 DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS Operations/Emergency Services Support Services Homeland Security, Spec Ops, & Logistics Prevention & Prepardeness Services Administrative Services Fire Chief/Chief of Staff Direct Reports Organizational Chart Call Run Data 5 AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT OUR MISSION GOES BEYOND OUR NAME INTRODUCTION A LETTER FROM THE Austin Fire Chief THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN OUR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE EFFORTS OF THE MORE THAN 1,200 MEN AND WOMEN OF THE AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. My philosophy for an effective, efficient Fire Department begins with sound organizational principles, and includes a vision, mission, and core values developed by its members which guide its operational and strategic goals, and shape its organizational culture. I’m pleased to tell you that the Austin Fire Department (AFD) has all of those things (and more) in abundance! To be all that’s necessary for the citizens of and visitors to Austin, we re-focused our organizational priorities in 2019 to six key areas: Human Resources; Emergency Response Readiness and Service Delivery; Professional Development; Facilities and Equipment/Technology and Supplies; Customer Service Programs; and Public Information/ Education/Relations. Becoming the best fire department in the country starts with these tenets. But we won’t be successful in one of these areas—much less all six— without you. The accomplishments outlined in our 2019 Annual Report are a testament to the efforts of the more than 1,200 men and women of the Austin Fire Department, both sworn and civilian, working hand-in-hand with the citizens and neighborhoods we serve. I am honored to lead the effort to continue building the established, excellent reputation of the Austin Fire Department. As we reflect on the achievements of last year—and look forward to what lies ahead— we will create the future of AFD together. And we will do that with you, as family. Because …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Monthly Meeting February 3, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Staff Bullpen #1029 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Approved Meeting Minutes Rennison Lalgee Nicole Merritt Glenn Rosales Kate Lincoln- Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members in Attendance: Karen Crawford, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice-Chair Adrian De La Rosa Board Members not in Attendance: Samuel Adair Montserrat Garibay Staff in Attendance: Connie H. Gonzales, Staff Liaison/APH CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:34pm 2. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 2020 Krystal moved to approve the minutes with amendments Glenn seconded the motion Approved on 8-0 vote with Samuel, Montserrat, and Kate, not present. 3. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Refugee Health Screening services update: Saeed Azadi, Public Health Division Manager, Communicable Diseases, Holly Eades, Refugee Clinic Manager. Presentation about services provided to refugees in Austin. Connect to healthcare and mental health systems, client receives Medicaid for 8 months Clients are seen within 30 days from arrival; receives Medicaid for 8 months; screened for communicable diseases, vaccinations given are Varicella, MMR, and influenza 100% grant funded – some general funds would help the programs stability B. Briefing from Office of Police Oversight, Maya Guevara on the Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data joint report released with the Office of Innovation and the Equity Office and announcement of the new Community Police Review Commission. Report examines APD motor vehicle stop data from 2015-2018 Reveals that Black/African Americans are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops C. September 2020 Meeting Nicole moved to meet on September 14th at A.K. Black Bldg. Seconded by Glenn Approved on 8-0 vote with Samuel, Montserrat, and Kate, not present. D. Dreamer’s Awareness Day and Proclamation Krystal moved to form a working group. Seconded by Nicole Approved on 8-0 vote with Samuel, Montserrat, and Kate, not present Working Group members are Juan, Joseph, and Krystal 4. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Budget items - update on planning of budget forums on February 13 and February 22 1. Krystal and Nicole to attend on February 13, 2020 from 6-8:30pm at the AARC 2. Our budget forum is on February 22, 2020 from 2-4pm – Karen, Krystal and Nicole will attend 3. Retreat on the 29, 2020 to debrief about forums …
February 3, 2020 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 3, 2020 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 6:41pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Aaron Lack, Austin Federation of Musicians speaks about musician pay. Felicia Pena from the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber speaks about health care survey to learn about how musicians who are people of color are accessing health care. Pat Buchta announces Austin Texas Musicians hosting weekly music industry meet-up at Beerland at 8:00pm every Monday night to discuss issues. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on January 6, 2020. Commissioner Duarte motions to approve, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 11-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. Sadie Wolfe and Zeke Jarmon signed up to speak. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Agent of Change. Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance, signed up to speak. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. Colin McDonald signed up to speak. No action taken. 1 February 3, 2020 a. Discussion and Possible Action with Caren Kelleher, Founder and President, Gold Rush AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4. NEW BUSINESS Vinyl. No action taken. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS None. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action on amplified sound compatibility and enforcement. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds. c. Discussion and Possible Action on regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax funding. Commissioner Patterson motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. d. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Sullivan …
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a meeting Monday, February 3, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Rebecca Webber called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00p.m., and announced the resignation of Commissioner Ed Scruggs. Board Members in Attendance: Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Preston Tyree Rebecca Webber Chris Harris Board Members Absent: Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Brandon Wade, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Citizen Communications Kathleen Hausenfluck Selena Alvarenga Meghan Hollis Rebecca Gonzales Carlos León, Citizen – Free speech access and equal protection rights safeguarded Paul Robbins, Citizen, Environmental Activist – Toxic building materials used in by constitutional law new homes and apartment 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Webber asked for discussion/edits of the January 6, 2020 minutes; hearing no comments, the January 2020 minutes were deemed approved. 2. Introduction of APD Assistant Chief Robin Henderson - Chief Manley introduced Robin Henderson as the new assistant chief with APD and shared how pleased he is to have worked with her in different capacities over her 22 years with her latest role being the Executive Lieutenant. In that role, Robin accompanied him on the majority of his meetings with City Manager and with Mayor and Council. She is very informed on the current and important topics affecting APD. 1 Robin shared briefly about her personal life and 22yr career here at APD. She expressed it was a pleasure to serve the Austin Community. 3. Election of Public Safety Commission Chair – Rebecca Webber nominated Meghan Hollis and Commissioner Tyree seconded the motion. Commissioner Webber asked if there were any other nominations from the board and there were none. Vote- Unanimous Against- 0 Absent - 0 Abstain- 0 4. Lessons Learned Last Summer: Debrief of Commissioners’ participation in City process for hiring an outside consultant to audit APD’s sexual assault investigations Webber introduced this item and invited Patricia Bourenane, Executive Assistant to Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano. Patricia elaborated on the two study groups the request to add two representatives from the PSC to join the working groups. Commissioner Webber invited Amanda Lewis from the Commission for Women to speak on her experience serving on a previous working group. Amanda Lewis, shared her expectations on …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN WORK SESSION Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Street – Jones Building 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 5:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER – Monday, January 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 2, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes 2) NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin and the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Sandra Harkins at Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, at 512.974.3128, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices), 551.086 (Economic Development), and any other provision under Texas law that permits a governmental body to discuss a matter in a closed executive session. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Sandra Harkins at 512.974.3128 or at Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov. P a g e 1 | 1
EDITS LEGEND: RED FONT - STAFF/CONSULTANT Grey Highlight – Chair Escobar Edits Yellow Highlight – Commissioner Pierce’s Edits FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW OCTOBER 21, 2019JANUARY 29, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL AREA Insert map of URP or of Dr. Urdy Plaza art wall or arch over E 11th Street. (Originally adopted on December 17, 1999; amended on _______, 2020.) Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan Table of Contents (to be finalized once review process is complete) Background History Accomplishments 1.0 Definitions 1.0 Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 2.0 URP Illustrative Design Plan Site Development 3.0 Applicability of NCCD Controls 4.0 Development Standards and Tear Sheets Land Use 5.0 Relocation of Persons, Businesses (INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND OTHERS DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT) Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Strikethrough 6.0 Duration and Modification Procedures of URP and Redevelopment Project Controls Formatted: Strikethrough Appendix THE EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) BACKGROUND HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches and strategies for the entire Central East Austin area were defined as part of the Central East Austin Master Plan (“Master Plan”) prepared in January 1999, by representative members and organizations of the Central East Austin community with the professional and technical assistance of the Crane Urban Design Team and the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA). Two critical Subareas of the Master Plan are the East 11th and 12th Street Corridors, which were identified to be the location of much of the new commercial/office redevelopment called for in the Master Plan. In November 1997, Thethe City of Austin (City) declared this area to be slum and blighted and designated these corridors as appropriate for an urban renewal project. Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) and the …
DRAFT E 11TH ST. NCCD ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 6/28/12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐ 900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET, THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET, EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET, ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET, ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET, AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District and to change the base zoning districts on XX tracts of land on the property described in Zoning Cases No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street on the north and San Marcos Street on the south and extending to Navasota Street on the north and Navasota Street on the south. b. b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street and includes parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street. c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded between by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street on the east, East 12th Street on the North, the northbound frontage road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of east 7th street on the south. d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the …
Work Session December 2, 2019 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the Work Session on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Darrell Pierce Danielle Skidmore Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Amit Motwani Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the November 5, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the November 5, 2019, work session minutes, was made by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore and approved on a 4‐0‐0 vote. (Commissioner Watson and Commissioner Pierce arrived after this item) 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) modifications to include, but not be limited to: 1 1. Comparison of the Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD compatibility provisions and permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, 2. Recommended changes, and 3. Rationale for changes. NHCD and Zoning and Planning staff and Jana McCann with McCann Adams Studios presented a side by side comparison of the existing Civic, Residential and Commercial uses in the East 11th Street NCCD and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan, staff’s proposed uses and rational for staff’s recommendations. Note: The Civic, Residential and Commercial Use terms from the City of Austin’s Zoning Use Summary Table (Land Development Code) dated October 15, 2015, was used in preparation of the side by side comparison. The Urban Renewal Board reviewed uses associated with Civic and Residential Uses. Citizen input was taken during the meeting. Chair Escobar – Requested language to be included in both documents to address future changes in LDC uses and/or if the NCCD were to go away. 1. If something changes after Council adoption of both documents, language/term stays how it was approved. No action was taken. Item will be placed on the Urban Renewal Board’s December 16, 2019. The Urban Renewal …
Work Session January 29, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD APPROVED MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the Work Session on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Darrell Pierce Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Staff in Attendance: Gina Copic Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 2, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the December 2, 2019, work session minutes, was made by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Vice‐Chair Evans and approved on a 4‐0‐0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. 1 Sandra Harkins, NHCD Staff, presented recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan that included, but not limited to: 1. Adding and reorganizing sections of the Urban Renewal Plan (Table of Contents) 2. Updating the History (previously Background) 3. Removing Definitions Section and replacing with Permitted Use Charts or relocating key a. Added accomplishments, to date terms to more appropriate sections 4. Amending: Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 5. New section for Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) 6. Delete obsolete requirements, language, figures and tables 7. Delete all tear sheet illustrations 8. Update Duration and Modification Procedures 9. Delete the provisions that allow the Urban Renewal Board to waive certain redevelopment project controls 10. Add an Appendix Mark Walters, Zoning and Planning Staff presented a first draft of the rewrite to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). The Urban Renewal Board recessed at 6:48 p.m. The Urban Renewal Board reconvened at 6:55 p.m. Chair Escobar requested: 1. Language to be included in both documents to address future changes in LDC uses and/or a. If something changes after Council adoption of both documents, language/term 2. …
African American Resource Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Community Forums Town Hall Meeting Presented by the Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex 1156 Hargrave Street Austin, Texas 78702 African American Resource Advisory Commission & The Equity Office A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken Board Liaison – Linda Hayes Liaison Telephone Number – 512-974-6282
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2019-011 Removing residential uses from the AO3 zone of the Airport Overlay. Description: Amend certain provisions the City Code relating to the elimination of residential uses in the AO3 zone of the Airport Overlay: Remove the code provision that allows residential uses in areas with a recorded final dated on or before August 20, 2001 [25-13-45 (B)(1)] Remove the code provision that allows residential uses in areas with a neighborhood plan combining district (NP) on or before December 31, 2001 [25-13-45 (B)(3)]. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this amendment. Board and Commission Actions Initiation recommended by Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee on June 19, 2019. Planning Commission recommended initiation on June 19, 2019. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee recommended the amendment to the Planning Commission on November 20, 2019. City Council Action NA Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Mark Walters Phone: 512-974-7695 Email: Mark.Walters@AustinTexas.gov 1/23/2020 1 of 1B-01
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C814-2018-0121 -- 218 South Lamar ZONING FROM: CS-V TO: PUD ADDRESS: 218 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound SITE AREA: 1.260 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Pfluger, William Reid Pfluger & the Pfluger Spousal Irrevocable Trust, Reid Pfluger- Trustee AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122; heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for PUD zoning on the property, with the addition of a public restrictive covenant (RC) to attach the Transportation Mitigation Memo (Exhibit F). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 4 & 5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 4, 2019: TO RECOMMEND THE PUD REZONING AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF (9-1-1). [K. Coyne- 1st, R. Nill- 2nd, P. Thompson- Nay, P. Maceo- Abstained] SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: December 11, 2019: TO RECOMMEND THE PUD REZONING AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF (5-1). [J. Thompson- 1st, C. Hempel; D. King- Nay, P. Howard- Absent] SAPJC RECOMMENDATION INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION TO MAXIMIZE AFFORDABILITY FOR LOWER MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME RANGES. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 28, 2020: January 14, 2020: TO GRANT POSTPONEMENT TO JANUARY 14, 2020 AS REQUESTED BY STAFF, ON CONSENT. December 17, 2019: TO GRANT POSTPONEMENT TO JANUARY 14, 2020 AS REQUESTED BY STAFF, ON CONSENT. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 23, 2019: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 89B-02 C814-2018-0121 Page 2 ISSUES: A petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. The petition includes 17.79% of eligible signatures and does not meet the threshold for a Valid Petition. Please refer to Exhibit N- Petition Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Existing Conditions. The subject property is a 1.260 acre lot at the northwest corner of South Lamar Boulevard Southbound and Toomey Road. The property is zoned CS-V and is currently developed with a Schlotzsky’s restaurant. The property is located in the Butler Shores subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Immediately to the north and west of the property are City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) park and related facilities including ZACH Theatre facilities, the People’s Plaza, and PARD offices. The PARD property is primarily zoned P-Public except for small portions that are zoned CS and CS-1. Across Toomey Road to the south is the Cole Building, a mixed use building with apartments, restaurant, retail, and other pedestrian-oriented land uses. Further south are properties zoned CS and CS-V with a mix of commercial uses including hotel, …
