COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Regular Meeting January 14, 2020, 6:30 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Cesar Acosta St. John’s Madra Mays Montopolis 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. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 6:38pm with eight members present. Commissioners Fadelu, Mays, Tolliver and Mejia were absent; Commissioner Dailey resigned from the CDC on January 10, 2020. Commissioners Louie and Sloan joined the dias at 6:40pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tim Arndt spoke regarding the utility cost burden for low-income residents, and an energy efficiency fund administered by Austin Energy. Angelica Erazo, Vice Chair of the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission, spoke regarding concerns about living conditions at Rosewood Courts and Salina Courts apartments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the November 12, 2019, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Paup’s motion, Commissioner Wood’s second, the November 12, 2019, meeting mintues were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Briefing and discussion on the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center affordable housing development (James May, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development; Paul Saldana, Vice Chair of the Austin Geriatric Center’s Board of Directors; and, Janine Sisak, DMA Companies) Paul Saldana and Janine Sisak provided a presentation about the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center renovation and development. b. Briefing and discussion on homelessness initiatives in Austin (Bree Williams, ECHO) Bree Williams provided a presentation, and Vella Karman, Austin Public Health, answered questions from the CDC about homelessness initiatives. c. Briefing and discussion on Strategic Direction 2023 (Jonathan Tomko, Business Process Consultant, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Jonathan Tomko provided a presentation about Strategic Direction 2023. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a. Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (Angel Zambrano, Manager, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2020 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Lottie Dailey Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Paup called the meeting to order at 5:12pm with four members present. Commissioner Dailey resigned from the CDC as of January 10, 2020. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the October 8, 2019, CDC Housing Committee meeting minutes. On Commissioner Youngs’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the October 8, 2019, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS Update and discussion on displacement mitigation strategies being implemented by City of Austin (Nefertitti Jackmon, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development [NHCD]) Nefertitti Jackmon provided a presentation; NHCD staff, Jonathan Tomko and James May, answered questions about the City of Austin’s displacement mitigation strategies. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN Commissioner Paup adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:24pm. NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:00 pm, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 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 by calling 512-974-3144 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, January 14, 2020 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Room 174-A of the Department of Aviation Planning & Engineering Building, 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Mike Rodriguez, Chair called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Billy Owens Frank Maldonado Wendy Todd Price Commission Members in Attendance: Mike Rodriguez, Chair Eugene Sepulveda, Vice Chair Michael Watry – Secretary Scott Madole Jeremy Hendricks Ernest Saulmon Commission Members Absent: Vicky Sepulveda Aviation Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal David Arthur Shane Harbinson Julie Harris Bryce Dubee Ammie Calderon Others Present: John Craig – AECOM Todd Gnospelius – AECOM Stephen Real – AECOM Keisha Houston – SMBR Saad Ilyas – ASLPM Christina Taylor – Sundt Construction Chelsie Bush – HNTB Matt Dunlan – WSP Josh Bedre – AEC-WAY Edward Copeland – Woolpert Kane Carpenter Veronica Downey Carlton Thomas Nick Ramirez Rustin Roussell Kizzie Alvarez Rajeev Thomas Billy Aguero Raquel Orta Rohini Kumerage Aiden Cohen Brian Long Dale Murphy – K Friese Michael Boland – MAG USA Liam Grundy – MAG USA Jeremy Dalkoff – MAG USA Paul W Foster – Foster CM Group Ashton G. Cumberbatch – McGinnis Lochridge Heather Peoples – D&B Mitchell Group Ken Myers – D&B Mitchell Group Davon Garrett – D.C Garrett Group Rick Garrett – TES Inc. 1 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of December 10, 2019 were approved on Commission Member Eugene Sepulveda’s motion, Commission Member Frank Maldonado seconds on a vote. Motion passed on a 8-0-1-1 vote. Commission Member Hendricks abstained. Commission Member V. Sepulveda was absent at this vote. 2. STAFF BRIEFING, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS a) Finance & Operations Reports for Fiscal Year 2020 to date. The presentation was made by Rajeev Thomas, Financial Manager III, Department of Aviation. Eugene Sepulveda requested an update on air service incentives. b) Planning & Engineering Capital Improvement Project Monthly Status Reports. The presentation was made by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager, Department of Aviation. c) Airport Tenant Updates. The presentation was made by Julie Harris, Airport Property, Program Manager, Department of Aviation. d) Ground Transportation Staging Area (GTSA) Monthly Update. The presentation was made by Carlton Thomas, Airport Landside Access Manager, Department of Aviation. 3. NEW BUSINESS – Discussion and possible action items. a) Runway to Opportunities event at …
January 14, 2020 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on January 14, 2020 @ 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Kazi called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Yvette Flores Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Chair Conor Kenny – Vice-Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Patricia Seeger Ann Teich – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1 The first four (4) 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. Angela Garza- Ms. Garza discussed matters related to lending and loan services business. Elizabeth Kerry – Ms. Kerry discussed matters related to the proposed LDC rewrite. Stuart Hersh – Mr. Hersh discussed matters related to the proposed LDC rewrite. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of December 10, 2019 and December 17, 2019. Motion to approve the minutes of December 10, 2019 and December 17, 2019 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice-Chair Kenny on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Azhar, Hempel and Seeger absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. B. 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; District 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane, Fort Branch Watershed; East MLK Combined NP Area Heflin Phase 1, LLC (Lynn Yuan and Shirley Davis) Metcalf Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLC (Michele Rogerson Lynch) Single Family land use to Higher Density Single Family land use Indefinite Postponement request by the Applicant Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7877 Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for Indefinite Postponement of this item was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice-Chair Kenny on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Azhar, Hempel and Seeger absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 14, 2020, at the Britton, Durst, Howard & Spence Building (Chestnut Community Center) 1183 Chestnut Avenue, Austin TX 78702. Commission Members in Attendance: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 14, 2020 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Carol Drennan • Corky Hilliard • Chris Jackson Staff in Attendance: • Rodrigo Lima • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Pam Hefner, Economic Development Department (EDD) • Jill Fagan, EDD 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Preston Tyree invited Commissioners to an upcoming open house to review development concepts for Mueller that include a mix of housing, business and community components. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Northeast Austin Middle School Update: Representatives from AISD and their project management, design and construction teams provided an overview of the process and schematic design for the new AISD middle school to be located at Mueller. b. Mueller Planned Unit Development Zoning Update: Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided an update on the Mueller PUD zoning amendment status, including schedule for second and third Council readings. c. Mueller Development Update: Ken Blaker and Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided updates and information on new projects under construction throughout Mueller, as well as updates on infrastructure status. 1 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING a. Minutes from the 11/10/2019 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Drennan’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Schwartz was absent. a. Commissioners and staff did not offer any potential future agenda items. a. The next meeting will be on February 11, 2020 (Regular Meeting) at the Britton, Durst, Howard & Spence Building (former Chestnut Community Center) 1183 Chestnut Avenue. [Note, this meeting was subsequently Canceled]. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. without objection. 2
December 2019 November 2019 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News Adoption Promotions Animal Protection December. The live outcome rate for December was 98.9 percent. A total of 866 animals were adopted (519 dogs, 347 cats). A total of 228 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). Home for the Pawlidays adoption promotion ran from December 16 through 23. Adoption fees were $10 for all pets at the shelter. During that time, 230 animals were adopted (97 cats and 133 dogs). Animal Protection Officers returned 106 animals to their owners in the field during the month of Officers handed out 31 fencing assistance applications, implanted four microchips and impounded 70 injured animals. A total of 28 animals were transferred to Austin Wildlife Rescue. Officers entered 192 rabies exposure reports and submitted 26 specimens for rabies testing. One bat tested positive. Wildlife APO had another month of record breaking coyote complaints at 147: o 100 sightings o 16 wild sick reports of possible mange o 6 encounters o 6 incidents o 6 wild injured reports o 6 observations o 1 public assist (yard audit) Out of 147 coyote related reports, 112 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets and livestock were a factor in five of the six verified actives o One incident included a coyote suspected of killing a dog that escaped the backyard. The attack was not seen or heard, but the dog was found in the greenbelt. o One incident included a coyote suspected of killing a dog in a fenced backyard. The attack was not seen or heard. o One incident included a coyote suspected of taking a dog out of a backyard. The attack was not seen or heard but blood was found in the backyard. November 2019 Animal Services Report o One incident included a coyote that grabbed an unattended cat, but a neighbor hazed the coyote to drop the cat. The cat had minor injuries. o One incident included a coyote that killed an unattended cat. The attack was not seen or heart, but was caught on a security camera. o One incident included a coyote that ran toward a car. The citizen was not able to determine if the coyote was crossing the street, or being aggressive. The citizen did not see any …
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 13th 2020 AT 6:00 PM Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702 - Meeting Room #1 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a) 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. 2) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Office of Sustainability quarterly update 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 25th MEETING 4) OLD BUSINESS i) Board Appointments (1) Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii) Board Infrastructure & Protocol (1) Follow up on Board Strategic Plan (2) Discuss Marketing Strategy (3) Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials iii) Board Recommendations (1) Update on the COA Land Development Code rewrite 5) NEW BUSINESS i) Debrief of the Joint Sustainability Board meeting ii) Working Group Briefings and Recommendations (1) Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs (2) Support Farms & Farmers (3) Food and Climate (4) Healthy Food Access to All Communities (5) Food and Gardens iii) Review of Board Member Assignments 6) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120
Food Systems Update 2019 Edwin Marty City of Austin Food Policy Manager Edwin.Marty@austintexas.gov Released May 2015 Released October 2018 Central Texas Food Planning Process Data Collection Metrics for Central Texas Food System Food Policy Scan The codes and ordinances that regulate the food system Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Equity feedback Spring 2020 • Regional Food Planning Steering committee • Draft Food Charter Food Charter Coalition • Formation of Food Planning Coalition • Vet draft with stakeholders • To be determined based on feedback from stakeholders Action Plan Food and Equity Trainings Equity feedback Community Climate Plan Good Food Fund Providing capital for addressing gaps and opportunities State and Local Food System Policy Scan • Which policies shape our local food system? • City, County, State, Federal • Policy Inventory – categorized, searchable • Policy fact sheets: • Policy Landscape • Sustainable Food Production • Food Assistance • Food Retail • Food Recovery Land Development Code Rewrite “Allow small neighborhood grocers as CUP in all zones DIRECTION: Work with Economic Department to identify the square footage of a small neighborhood grocer and where this type of use can benefit areas that have difficulties accessing healthy food options." Revised Community Climate Plan Structure 2020 Electric Utility Commission Joint Sustainability Committee Equity and Engagement Working Group Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation and Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors 7 Food Pantry Permitting How can the City of Austin make it more simple, and cost-effective to run a safe, and compliant food pantry that serves healthy foods? Determining level of permit Which best describes your pantry? Example Proposed Level Relative food safety risk Ex: Mobile pantries, emergency food pantries Note: Low risk because no food is being openly handled. Description of operations Pass-through only portioning no food prep or re- Distribution some food re- portioning Food service Some meals are prepared or packaged on-site Ex: Residential pantries – Foundation Communities Ex: Community kitchens, group home pantries/kitchens Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Note: Medium risk because of re- portioning. Important to note that this triggers a review from Industrial Waste and may require the need for a grease trap. Note: Perceived high risk because food is being prepared and served. Urban Agriculture on Public Land • COA Community Garden Permit revisions • Joint use agreements • School Gardens as Community Gardens …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, January 13, 2019 – 4:30 p.m. Room 500, One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ____ Terri Myers ____ Kevin Koch ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. B. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS and PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. NRD-2019-0075 – 311 E. 6th St (Sixth Street NRHD) Add 2nd story onto existing structure. 2. C14H-1974-0033 – Neill-Cochran House, 2310 San Gabriel Street 3. NRD-2019-0048 – 1215 W. 9th Street (West Line NRHD) New fencing Construct an addition. 4. NRD-2019-0076 – 2411 Pemberton Place (Old West Austin NRHD) Remove and restore brick after adding insulation, demolish one-story garage wing and construct a 2-story wing; construct new rear addition; install slate roof. 5. C14H-2006-0029 –Pope House, 1612 Gaston Avenue Construct a garage; replace the front door. 6. C14H-1989-0020 and -0021 – Platt and Dittlinger Buildings, 302-04 E. 6th Street Convert second story windows to doors to balcony. 7. C14H-1986-0039 – Reuter House, 806 Rosedale Place New construction on vacant lots to the north of the house (807-811 Mariposa Drive) 8. C14H-2007-0040 – Parrish-Fleming House, 1410 Northwood Road New window screens 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Andrew Rice, Historic Preservation Planner, at 974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. This is a public meeting, not a public hearing. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the committee under Citizen Communication, but there is no public participation in the deliberations of the committee. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 974-6454; Cara Bertron, Deputy Preservation Officer, at 974-1446; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 974-2727, or Angela Gaudette, Preservation Planner, at 974-3393.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, January 13, 2019 – 4:30 p.m. Room 500, One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ____ Terri Myers ____ Kevin Koch ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER REVISED AGENDA A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers may communicate their concerns regarding issues or items not posted on the agenda. B. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS and PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. NRD-2019-0075 – 311 E. 6th St (Sixth Street NRHD) Add 2nd story onto existing structure. 2. C14H-1974-0033 – Neill-Cochran House, 2310 San Gabriel Street 3. NRD-2019-0048 – 1215 W. 9th Street (West Line NRHD) New fencing Construct an addition. 4. NRD-2019-0076 – 2411 Pemberton Place (Old West Austin NRHD) Remove and restore brick after adding insulation, demolish one-story garage wing and construct a 2-story wing; construct new rear addition; install slate roof. 5. C14H-2006-0029 –Pope House, 1612 Gaston Avenue Construct a garage; replace the front door. 6. C14H-1989-0020 and -0021 – Platt and Dittlinger Buildings, 302-04 E. 6th Street Convert second story windows to doors to balcony. 7. C14H-1986-0039 – Reuter House, 806 Rosedale Place New construction on vacant lots to the north of the house (807-811 Mariposa Drive) 8. C14H-2007-0040 – Parrish-Fleming House, 1410 Northwood Road New window screens 9. HDP-2019-0756 – 1009 E. 14th Street Construct a second-story addition to a turn of the century house. 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Andrew Rice, Historic Preservation Planner, at 974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. This is a public meeting, not a public hearing. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the committee under Citizen Communication, but there is no public participation in the deliberations of the committee. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 974-6454; Cara Bertron, Deputy Preservation Officer, at 974-1446; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 974-2727, or Angela Gaudette, Preservation Planner, at 974-3393.
