1 Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee January 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 11th Floor The Cavern Conference Room Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Peggy Maceo (D-7) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Land Development Code Revision relating to tree regulations—Keith Mars—Community Tree Preservation Division Manager, Development Services Department 4. 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 before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E).
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 2020107-D1a: Commercial Nonconformities Under CodeNEXTversion4 Date: January 7, 2020 Subject: Commercial Nonconformities Under CodeNEXTversion4 Motioned By: Commissioner Denkler Seconded By: Commissioner King Motion to forward information regarding Commercial Nonconformities Under CodeNEXTversion4 for Council’s review, attached. For: Chair Kiolbassa, Vice-Chair Duncan and Commissioners Aguirre, Bray,Denkler, Evans, King, Ray and Smith Absent: Commissioners Barrera – Ramirez and Tatkow, off the dais. Vote: 9-0 Against: Abstain: Attest: Andrew Rivera - Liaison Commercial Nonconformities Under CodeNEXTversion4 JoleneKiolbassa 1/7/2020 presentation CN4 Creates Many Nonconformities (Commercial Structures, Usesand Lots) • By stating new code will make someproperties nonconforming even if currentlyconforming. • With language that explains how andwhy properties will becomenonconforming. • By eliminating uses now allowed in somezones. • By being very prescriptive with site development standards, such are setbacks, height, parking. etc. • By not retaining current “Safe Harbor”provision. 2 All Legal Uses and Structures Not CN4 Compliant are Nonconforming Yet buildings on “narrow interior lots”are exempted from setback requirements in MU, MS, RC,IF 3 Self-Storage Facilities Only Allowed In CN4 MU5B, IFandIG These businesses will become prohibited (NOT grandfathered) • CubeSmart Storage on Burnet • Life Storage on Menchaca • Public Storage on West Gate • Kingsize Storage on Hwy 290 • and many more 4 Mortuaries Only Allowed In CN4 MU4, MU5B,IF,IG and IH These businesses will become prohibited (NOT grandfathered) • Weed-Corley-FishFuneralHomeon N.Lamar • CookWaldenFuneralHomeor N.Lamar • Harrell FuneralHomeon FrontierTrail • Mission FuneralHomeon E. CesarChavez • Mission FuneralHomeSerenity Chapelon S. 1st 5 Auto-Related Uses in CN4 Only Allowed in MU5B & Industrial (IF, IG &IH) These businesses will become prohibited (NOT grandfathered) • Atlas Automotive andRepair • Youniversal Autoare • RiveraWeldingAuto Mechanic • RoliTruckandAuto Sales • Auto 7Tech • FlamingoAutomotive • Lamb’sTire andAutomotive • APR Engines andAutomotive • GroovyAuto • R&DAuto Sales • Ruben’sAutomotive • And many gasstations 6 A Tale of Two TireShops Both are now zoned CS and legal, but with CN4 rezoning, one will be prohibited RezonedfromCS to MU5A RezonedfromCS toMS3 7 CN4 Makes Stand-Alone Car Wash Not Possible • “Automotive washing” now permitted • CN4 eliminates such permitted use • Included only as part of “gas station” 8 Strange CN4Bedfellows: “Repairs and Despairs Downstairs” • Mixed use typically allows officesand residential over retail andrestaurants. • CN4 MUalso allows auto repair shops and funeral homes on ground floor. 9 OtherProblematicCN4Uses • Useschanged • “Medical Offices” and “Hospital ServicesLimited” disappearand become part of Medical …
Ending Youth Homelessness: Examining Disparities Coordinated Entry – Age & Gender System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 3.58% 3.10% 26.85% 40.45% 26.01% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Missing/Refused/DK Other System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 15-17 42.31% 36.10% 36.70% 30.77% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% 15.38% 10.45% Black or African American 16.76% 7.69% Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 18-19 40.91% 39.30% 35.45% 32.30% 9.80% 11.82% 18.50% 3.64% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 20-24 41.43% 41.60% 30.90% 28.86% 23.86% 9.40% 18.12% 2.86% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% Coordinated Entry – Vulnerability Scores by Race/Ethnicity Coordinated Entry – Vulnerability Scores by Race/Ethnicity & Gender Shelter Entry by Race/Ethnicity Housing Entry by Race/Ethnicity Shelter Exits by Race/Ethnicity Housing Exits by Race/Ethnicity Housing Exits by Race/Ethnicity
African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the Executive Session Room in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright, Volma Overton, III, Elaina Fowler, and I Vacant Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Tam Hawkins, and Ellen Sweet City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Christopher Shorter, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), Vicky Valdez Division Manager of Small Business, Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison, Joshua Robinson, Equity Office, and (EDD) Staff and Liaison Linda Hayes 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 3, 2019 regular meeting were approved unanimously following a motion by Commissioner Gillard, seconded by Commissioner Vanbrakle 2. Citizen Communication: a. David King – Petition the Commissioners about affordable housing b. Jerry Breckenridge Human Rights Commission – AISD c. Shana Hebert – All Black Women in the DJ world 3. Presentations: Council Member Harper- Madison – Update from District 1 – Goads need affordability unlock to help people to build affordable housing - Airport Blvd part of the street name after Richard Overton Blvd – Addressing mental in the Black Community – Parent friendly work place – People experiencing homelessness – D Wood Foundation - Historical Land Marker for Mr. Overton’s House a. Preston Petty – Homelessness Coalition – Youth experiencing homelessness – 40% are African American stemming from foster care and juvenile system and completing a questionnaire figuring out the youth’s life on earth – SPARK b. Tarik Daniels – Mirror Update – Mental data base of color – moving from mental health to mental wellness – anti bulling campaign – Fashion hair show around self-esteem and self- love – POP UP around trans women of color – press release pertaining to transformation grant queer on mental health and HIV – HIV issues in the South – Art Festival in the works c. Gavin Garcia and Rick Carney Live Music Fund Updates – Discussion on the hotel occupancy taxes – discussion on how the African American Commission need to be more involve with the Music World in the city of Austin. African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee convened in a public meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at One Texas Center in the Big 12 Conference Room, Suite 1200 at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704. Commissioners in Attendance: Linda Guerrero Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Commissioners Absent: Mary Ann Neely Staff in Attendance: Emily King Keith Mars Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Naomi Rotramel 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Peggy Maceo called the meeting to order at 11:11 A.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Land Development Code Revision relating to tree regulations—Keith 3. Mars—Community Tree Preservation Division Manager, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Peggy Maceo adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M. 4. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974- 3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E).
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2020 COMMITTEE MEETING HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, January 7th, 2020 The HIV Planning Council Executive Committee convened in a committee meeting on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1029 in Austin, Texas. Chair, LJ Smith called the Committee Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Council Members in Attendance: Chair LJ Smith, Vice-Chair Barry Waller, Secretary Glenn Crawford, Dale Thele Council Members Absent: None. Staff in Attendance: Hailey de Anda, Interim Manager Planning and Evaluation Unit, Rashana E. Raggs, Administrative Senior, and Jaseudia Killion, Planner II, and Anjelica Barrientos, AmeriCorps Vista Administrative Agent: Anthony Kitzmiller Presenters: None CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have submitted a completed Citizen Communication card prior to Citizen Communication being called will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers on specific agenda items will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns at the time that item is called. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM a. Chair, LJ Smith established and certified quorum at 6:02 p.m. 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Welcome back to Glenn Selfe after being on leave. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES grammatical corrections. 4. CHAIR REPORT a. The minutes from the meeting of November 12th, 2019 were approved with minor 1 HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2020 a. Review of Attendance Report i. Council member Alberto Barragan is out of compliance. Alberto Barragan was notified about being close to absences via email. Support staff will email Alberto Barragan one more time, afterwards, move to make a voting item upon removing his absences. ii. Adriana Noves has excused absences. b. Review of Membership Activity Report and Updated Membership Roster i. Currently in the process of on boarding 4 new membership applications. 5. EXECUTIVE AND CARE STRATEGY COMMITTEE MEETINGS a. Dates, time, and location changes i. Executive Tabled. Remain as a discussion item. ii. Care strategy Still to be determined. iii. Name changes for committees: Allocations to be named “Finance/Allocations”. Comprehensive planning to be named “Strategic Planning/Needs New committees will be “Care Strategy Committee” and Assessment”. “Governance/Member”. 6. SUB-COMMITTEE PLANNING CALENDAR a. Month i. Comprehensive Planning Discussion item on proposed council realignment. ii. Allocations Discussion item on proposed council realignment. Move agenda item 4 to business …
COMMISSION ON SENIOR SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a special called meeting at Austin Public Health, 5202 E. Ben White Austin, TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperly, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Jacqueline Angel, Patricia Bordie, Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Billy Jackson, Fred Lugo, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Natalie Cagle. Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: None. Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. The Commission introduced themselves. I. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. None currently. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Age-Friendly Action Plan Interdepartmental Meeting Round Table and Discussion. i. Support Staff Tabitha Taylor facilitated a discussion between the Commissioners and City of Austin Department representatives on the Age-Friendly Austin Plan. ii. City Departments present included Austin Public Health, Parks and Recreation, and Austin Pubic Library. Plan. iii. Discussions included progress made, as well as what gaps exist in the Age Friendly iv. Work has been done to expand to what departments can best lead strategies and v. objections. There has been a shift to better develop metrics so the plan can be better monitor and measured. III. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Update on FY20 Community Engagement Meetings i. Discussion tabled due to time constraints. A. Chair, Janee Briesemeister adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. without objection. IV. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 @ 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78704 Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Abigail Tatkow EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. Facilitator: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122 Attorney: Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from December 17, 2019. Motion to approve the minutes from December 17, 2019 as amended was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Evans on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Aguirre off the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2019-0158 - Alonti Catering; District 5 3421 West William Cannon Drive, Suite 115, Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone Cannon Oaks, LLC (Timothy Timmerman) Lenworth Consulting, LLC (Nash Gonzales) GR to CS-CO Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO combining district zoning for C14-2019-0158 - Alonti Catering located at 3421 West William Cannon Drive, Suite 115 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Evans on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Aguirre off the dais. 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: C814-88-0001.12 - Davenport West PUD Amendment 12; District 10 4417 Westlake Drive, St. Stephens Creek Watershed Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (Anand Srinivasan) Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Michele Rogerson Lynch) PUD to PUD, to change a condition of zoning and allow additional office building Recommended Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Monthly Meeting January 6, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 2019 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Austin Police Department’s SAFE PLACE program: Assistant Chief Troy Guy, Sgt. Michael Crumrine, LGBT Liaison Christian Mendoza, Refugee & Immigrant Liaison Sadot Azzua 3. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Budget items - update on participation with Quality of Life Commissions in budget forums, discussion and possible vote on holding a separate budget forum B. Update on Equity Office projects (immigrant affairs officer, municipal ID feasibility study); discussion and possible vote on these items C. Discussion of N-648/Community Care issue D. Discussion of Welcoming City Certification, possible formation of working group 4. STANDING ITEMS: Discussion and Possible Action A. Cities United for Action B. Review of any updated APD statistics on U visas or ICE cooperation 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. TASKS FOR NEXT MEETING 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Stephanie Hayden at the Austin Public Health at (512) 972-5017 or email: stephanie.hayden@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, January 6, 2020; 6:00 PM Cultural Arts Division Offices - Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Chris McCray – Chair, Tammie Rubin–Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Jacob Villanueva CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design by Artist Yareth Fernandez for the Dove Springs Recreation Center Art in Public Places Project ii. Review the Mid Design by Artist Olaniyi Akindiya aka AKIRASH for the E. 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project iii. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool(s) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group Update– Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Economic Development Department at (512) 974-7700 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Music Commission Monday, January 6, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 2, 2019. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding working group for possible Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963.
SAMPLE PROPOSED SELECTION CRITERIA AUSTIN CREATIVE SPACE BOND Eligibility Requirements ● Equity ○ Short description (300 words or less) of how an equity-driven process was incorporated into the vision for the proposed project (ex: did you speak to community members in the district, did you use data from the Community Survey results, and how did this inform your project proposal) ● Operator Capacity ○ Operator must have been established/operating in Austin for a minimum of 2 years. ○ Operator must demonstrate a strong track record of successful community engagement (provide # of programming hours per year, estimated # of community members served, and demographics of those served) ○ Operator must demonstrate stable financial history (no late rent payments, no significant operating budget deficiencies for the past 2 years) ● Financial Feasibility ○ Development budget and approximate schedule must be provided ○ Total project costs cannot exceed $12,000,000 unless they are fully funded (projects with funding gaps will not be considered) ○ Operating budget (10 year pro-forma) must be provided ○ Operating budget must include appropriate amount of operating and capital reserves and cannot have more than 3 years of negative cash flow ● Identify Applicant Structure/Roles - Must meet or exceed the City’s requirements for women / minority owned businesses ○ Ownership ○ Construction Project Manager ○ Property Manager/Operator ○ Programming Phase I: Priority Criteria Proposed project must score a minimum of 85/100 points in Phase I, across the three categories below, in order to advance to Phase II of the selection process ● Equity (40 points) ○ Free or significantly reduced rate multi-purpose, creative space offered to underserved/marginalized individuals/groups at a minimum of 10 hours per month (or 2 events per month) ○ At least one letter of support for the proposed project by an individual or organization from underserved/marginalized community ○ At least 33% of an organization’s leadership and staff/administration is comprised of people from underserved/marginalized groups or communities of color ● Amenities (35 points) ○ Flexible rehearsal spaces to include small rooms for bands/theater companies/performance artists to rehearse (approximately 10,000 square feet) ○ Performance theater with at least 50 person capacity (may include outdoors) ○ Visual arts studio and gallery space (approximately 10,000 square feet) ○ Live music & entertainment venue with at least 250 person capacity ○ Classroom space ○ Building and improvements must comply with ADA regulations ○ Other / additional amenities unique to the …
1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING Monday, January 6, 2020 @ 4:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER (4:00pm) CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (4:05pm-4:20pm) The first five speakers signed up prior to the Call to Order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (4:20pm-4:25pm) Items for Presentations, Discussion, and Possible Action: 2. Building Materials Safety/Environmental Issue (4:25pm-4:50pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Tyree and Webber Speakers: - Kurt Stogdill, Austin Energy - Paul Robbins, Citizen 3. Update on APD Wellness Program (4:50pm-5:00pm) Sponsored by Commissioner Scruggs and Webber Speakers: - Rick Randall, Wellness Bureau Director, Austin Police Department 4. Update on Gun Violence Task Force (5:00 -5:10pm) Sponsored by Commissioner Scruggs and Webber Speaker: - Commissioner Ed Scruggs 6. Future Agenda Items (5:10pm-5:30pm) 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 Janet Ja ckson at Austin Police Department, at (512-974-5747), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Austin Police Department Assistant Chief, Troy Gay at 512-974-5030
