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Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Monthly Meeting January 6, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Staff Bullpen #2079 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Approved Meeting Minutes Kate Lincoln- Goldfinch Rennison Lalgee Nicole Merritt Glenn Rosales Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members in Attendance: Karen Crawford, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice-Chair Adrian De La Rosa Montserrat Garibay Board Members not in Attendance: Sam Adair Staff in Attendance: Connie H. Gonzales, Staff Liaison/APH CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 2019 Glen motioned to approve the minutes Kate seconded the motion Approved on 10-0 vote with Samuel not present. 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: Montserrat motioned to merge agenda items 2A. & 4B. Adrian seconded the motion Approved on 10-0 vote with Samuel not present A. Austin Police Department’s SAFE PLACE program: Assistant Chief Troy Gay, Sgt. Michael Grumrine, LGBT Liaison Christian Mendoza, Refugee & Immigrant Liaison Sadot Azzua update on program and processing procedures • APD staff: Lt. Christine Chomout, Victims Services Mgr. Kachina Clark, and Sadot Azzua presented update on UVisa applications • Drop in number of UVisa applications submitted • Why? APD assumes that applications are more detailed and time consuming • Reasons for denial for refusal to cooperate can include: no call back, no answer at home • Outreach efforts include PSA’s, pamphlets, monthly visit to Mexican consulate by Immigrant Liaison -Sadot Azzua and other bi-lingual staff • We requested disaggregated and date. This is our second request. • SAFE PLACE program presentation. Christian shared the goal to increase public trust in law enforcement and felling of safety in the LGBTQ community. Created in 2015 by the Seattle PD to address low reporting of anti-LGBTQ+ crimes. 2019: Austin PD became the first police agency in Texas to implement the program. Approximately 100 local businesses will be participating. 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 1. We are partnering with the Asian American Quality of Life commission on their budget forum on February 13, 2020 from 6-8:30pm at the AARC 2. Working group: Karen, Krystal, Nicole, and Sam Discussion of having our own forum, targeting agencies that serve immigrants and refugees Nicole motioned to have a separate budget forum …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Regular Meeting Minutes ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78741. Panel Chair Chris McCray called the Meeting to order at 6:06 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Panel Chair McCray, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Sarah Carr, Jacob Villanueva, Stephanie Lemmo, and Joel Nolan. Vice Chair Tammie Rubin arrived at 6:11 PM. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Anna Bradley, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, Laura Odegaard, Frank Wick, Art in Public Places. Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department. Jill Fagan, Economic Development Department. Natalie Serna, Austin Transportation Department. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Villanueva, Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 6-0-0. Vice Chair Rubin was absent for the vote. 2. None. 3. None. 4. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. ii. Approve the Final Design by Artist Yareth Fernandez for the Dove Springs Recreation Center Art in Public Places Project AIPP Project Manager Anna Bradley introduced the Dove Springs Recreation Center Art in Public Places Project. Artist Yareth Fernandez presented her final design for the project. Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Rubin made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. Review the Mid Design by Artist Olaniyi Akindiya aka AKIRASH for the E. 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project AIPP Project Manager Anna Bradley introduced the E. 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project. Artist Olaniyi Akindiya presented his mid-design for the project. Discussion ensued and no action was taken. iii. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool(s) AIPP Program Manager Sue Lambe presented a process for the 2021-2023 Pre- Qualified Artist Pool(s). Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Rubin made a motion to approve. Panel Member Nolan seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. OLD BUSINESS 5. a. Discussion and Action Items i. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group Update– Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. Discussion ensued. No action taken. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS AIPP Program Manager Sue Lambe provided updates on the Corridor Program Artist Pool Request for Qualifications, the Planning and Development Center project, the Arts Commission/MJR Consultants – Cultural Funding Review Process, and TEMPO. Panel Member Villanueva agreed to …
PSC Minutes for January 6, 2020 — original pdf
` Kathleen Hausenfluck Selena Alvarenga Meghan Hollis PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 6, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a meeting Monday, January 6, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Daniela Nunez called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Preston Tyree Board Members Absent: Ed Scruggs Rebecca Webber Rebecca Gonzales Chris Harris Staff in Attendance: Todd Smith. Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Robert Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Services Citizen Communications Carlos León, Citizen – commented about being signed up to speak on item #6 , Future Agenda Items and not being called by Commissioner Webber at last month’s PSC meeting (December 2, 2019). He reminded the board about Constitutional Law, City Code, State Law and Freedom of Speech Julianna Gonzales, with SAFE Alliance – provided a monthly report to the board and invited board members to email her with additional requests for data that may not be included in the monthly report. She received a couple of questions from board members Nunez, Hollis and Tyree. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Nunez called for approval of the minutes; and Mr. Carlos León spoke to the importance of having PSC draft minutes posted 72hrs prior to the meeting on the website for more transparency. He requested the minutes be amended before vote for approval. He pointed out in the December minutes he was misquoted and 1 never said he was banned from riding Capital Metro. What he said at the December 2, 2019 meeting was: “Cap Metro has illegally tried changing my name so they can illegally and wrongfully ban me from speaking at their board meetings at their headquarters”. He demanded the minutes be amended/corrected before voting on the minutes. Commissioner Alvarenga motioned to approve the minutes with amendments to Citizens Communications listed by Carlos León. Commissioner Nunez seconded and the vote was unanimous. 2. Building Materials Safety/Environmental Issue Speakers were Kurt Stogdill, Austin Energy and Paul Robbins, Citizen Commissioner Tyree introduced the item and shared his interest in Green Building and discussing how we could make it better. Kurt spoke to the building codes and how his department looks to go beyond the codes to build better buildings. His department works with Development Services Department on the …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 6, 2020 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. January 6, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 6:45pm 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. Aubrey Hayes discusses transparency and musician income, cites Fair Wage Alliance in Seattle. John Riedie, Austin Creative Alliance, discusses conversation around Hotel Occupancy Tax. Pat Buchta, President of Austin Texas Musicians, discusses musician advisory panel. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 2, 2019. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Commissioner Pike seconds. Motion carries 7-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT Chair Carney recaps Commission highlights from 2019, thanks the community for input throughout the year, and reviews goals for coming year. Chair Carney requests to share a moment of silence for Austin jazz musician Rich Harney who passed away. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve the recommendations as written by the Joint Arts and Music Working Group. Commissioner Leveton seconds. Motion carries 6-0-1. Commissioner Pike abstains. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding working group for possible Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. Citizens signed up to speak include: Zeke Jarmon, Sadie Wolfe, Robert Kelley, Pat Buchta, Rebecca Reynolds, Savanah Shanks, and Aubrey Hays. No action taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS None. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 6, 2020 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS None. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. Commissioner Reynolds motions, b. Discussion and Possible Action on Agent of Change. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Duarte seconds. Commissioner Duarte seconds. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements plan. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds. d. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax funding. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Leveton seconds. 7. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions to adjourn, Commissioner Garcia seconds. Adjourn at 7:57pm. The City …
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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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee December 18, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A. CALL TO ORDER – December 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. B. 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. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Committee discussion of the street impact fee study pre-credit draft report. 2. Staff presentation of the public engagement strategy and policy considerations for the street impact fee. E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2020. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code 2. Approval of committee comments on the street impact fee study final report. G. ADJOURN
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Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesImpact Fee Advisory Committee: 12-18-2019 2Overview•Comments on Draft Report•Next Steps on Report•Public Engagement Process•Policy •Rate Considerations•Technical Discounts•Policy Discounts•Schedule 3Comments on Draft Report 4Comment Log: 5Next Steps on Report 6Next Step on Report•Page 109/110•Calculate (Finance, Interest and Credit)Service AreaGICost of the Roadway Impact Fee RCP Attributable to New Growth Less Developer Contributions$160,784,452$32,873,944Pre-Credit, Pre-Financing Maximum Fee Per Service Unit$2,395$1,351Financing Costs$77,703,743 $14,084,230 Interest Earnings$(28,218,241)$(5,015,887)Credit for Ad Valorem $(4,055,190)$(288,599)Recover Cost of Street Impact Fee RCP and Financing$206,214,764 $41,653,689 Maximum Assessable Fee per Service Unit$3,071 $1,712 7Next Step on Report•Finalize Report in January•Recommendation on Report (Not on Collected Fee) 8Public Engagement Process 9Public Engagement Initial Thoughts:•January –E-mail referring to updated information on website•Service Units 101•Maximum Fee 101•February –E-mail blast referring to Final Draft Report online and opportunity for presentations:•Webinar•Presentations (potential hosting by City and/or organizations) 10Policy 11Rate Considerations 12Impact Fee Results•Study Determines Maximum Fee•Council Determines Effective Rate•End result looks like a table as follows:Service AreaDRAFTMax Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Study DeterminesEffective Rate Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Council DeterminesG$3,071$X,XXXI$1,712$Y,YYY 13Sample Developments:Collection Rate OptionsDEVELOPMENTUNITSMulti-FamilyResidential: 298 ApartmentsOfficeOffice: 55,000 ft2OfficeMixed UseOffice: 397,000 ft2Restaurant: 46,700 ft2Residential: 250 ApartmentsHotel: 100 Rooms 14Collection Rate Comparison to Maximum Assessable Fee Austin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)298 Apartments*$86,288$2,205,531$826,48555,000ft2Office$317,388$657,040$402,063397,000 ft2 Office46,700 ft2 Restaurant250 Apartments*100 Room Hotel$628,000$8,791,530($8,351,953)**$4,816,284($4,575,470)*** Assumes ITE Code 220 for Apartments (Highest Trip Gen)** 5% Internal Capture Reduction 15Collection Rate ComparisonsAustin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)Round Rock(Not Effective yet)+Frisco+(Lowest SA)Fort Worth+(Flat Rate all SA’s)Prosper+(Lower SA)Frisco+(Highest SA)Prosper+(Higher SA)298 Apartments*$86,288$2,205,531$826,485$424,104$365,3488$631,164$1,059,688$803,408$1,397,62055,000ft2Office$317,388$657,040$402,063$107,402$216,315$177,870$214,005$475,915$282,260397,000 ft2 Office46,700 ft2Restaurant250 Apartment*100 Room Hotel$628,000$8,791,530($8,351,953)**$4,816,284($4,575,470)**$1,566,632$2,395,819$2,274,362$2,785,632$5,270,671$3,674,050+ Note: Comparison cities are collection rate, whereas Service Area Drafts are maximum fee allowable from pre-credit report.* Assumes ITE Code 220 (Most Intense Trip Generation) for Apartments** 5% Internal Capture Reduction 16Rate Strategies:•Maximum fee versus Collected Rate•Cost for Vehicle-Mile versus Cost per Unit•Flat Dollar Amount•Flat Percentage Amount•Reduction for Non-Residential (or Residential)•Neutral -Mirror Current Proportionality Rate •($800 -$1200 / vehicle mile)•Base on Revenue Projections 17Technical Strategies:•Internal Capture Discount•The amount of street impact fees due shall be reduced up to XX% for any development where an accepted traffic impact study demonstrates that the development will reduce the vehicle trips from those contained in the adopted land use equivalency table•Travel Demand Management Discount•The amount of street impact fees due shall be reduced up to XX% for any development where an accepted travel demand management techniques demonstrates that the development will reduce the vehicle trips from those contained in the …
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Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider Approval of November 19 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. SAFE – human trafficking and domestic abuse b. Workers Defense Project – protecting labor workers and local issues affecting the protection of workers c. Cathy McHorse, Vice President, Success by 6 – early childhood development Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page 5. STAFF BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. None. 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Vice-Chair Erazo, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) b. Health work group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioners Solis and Afifi) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Erazo, Commissioners Solis, Zuniga, and Flay) f. Representatives to MACC board and business (Vice-Chair Erazo) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 budget community engagement on January 25 b. Discussion and possible action regarding AISD school closures and Human Rights Commission Recommendation 20191125-003b c. Discussion and possible action regarding workers safety for land development code and local projects d. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed recommendation on equity impact analysis of the land development code 8. FUTURE AGENDA …
20191217-007b: Support of Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Race and Equity within AISD School Closures and Consolidations Plan — original pdf
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20191217-007d: Disparate Impact Analysis of the LDC Revision and Community Engagement Plan — original pdf
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Reception for Library Foundation & AHCA Board & Staff — original pdf
Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Reception for the Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association Staff & Board Members December 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St. Sharon Herfurth 512-974-7420
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LIBRARY COMMISSION December 16, 2019 – 6:30 PM Central Library 710 W Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication 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 during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General 1. Approval of Minutes from the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Briefing: Recycled Reads Bookstore Marketing Plan, Lindsay Pease, Marketing Manager Briefing: Revenue Generation, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on Youth Participation on the Library Commission 4. New Business a. none 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities. 6. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 7. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
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December 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report _____________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 17 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 20 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 22 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 24 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 24 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 24 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 24 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 25 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 25 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 25 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 26 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 26 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 26 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 26 3 HIGHLIGHTS Holiday Sparkle Come celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library! Austin Symphony’s Holiday Brass Quintet. Holiday classics in celebration of the season. Monday, December 16, 7-8 PM. Central Library Demonstration Area. Conspirare Holiday Big Sing. Lift your voice and sing at this Grammy award winning vocal ensemble’s Big Sing, where the audience is the choir! Craig Hella Johnson leads the audience through vocal warm-ups and songs of the season. Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM. Central Library Special Event Center. The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Literature Live! Production. Austin’s own puppet troupe performs this classic. A cold, lonely winter seems the fate of a poor shoemaker and his wife until the magic of the season intervenes. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Wednesday, December 18, 3:30 PM. Twin Oaks Branch. Happy Holiday Movie: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, 1964. The Martians kidnap Santa Claus because there is nobody on Mars to give their children presents. Thursday, December 19, 6:30 PM. Carver Branch. Starry Night Star Gazing Fun! All ages welcome at this special Austin Astronomical Society program for a night of stargazing and hot cocoa. Learn the science of stargazing from society members and use their telescopes to marvel at the night sky! Thursday, December 19, 6:30-8:30 PM. Manchaca Road Branch. Holiday Craft-a-palooza Windsor Park Edition. We will be creating lanterns with metal lanterns and fabric. All supplies provided. Saturday, December 21, 1:30-3:30 PM. Windsor Park Branch. Carol Karaoke & Cocoa Sing-A-Long: Enjoy some holiday cheer! Sunday, December 22, 2-5 PM. Recycled Reads Bookstore. Recycled Reads Bookstore will help put you in the holiday spirit at their Carol Karaoke & Cocoa Sing-A-Long, Sunday December 22, 2-5 …
draft minutes of the November 18, 2019 regular meeting — original pdf
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 November, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 18 November, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar and Patricia Dabbert Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; and Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Service Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about youth participation on the Library Commission. 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting: Carlos León spoke. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following amendments on Commission Member Ramos’ motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dabbert absent. The amendments were to add an accent to Carlos León’s name and to add that Carlos León spoke on Agenda item 2 -Introductions and Welcome and Agenda item 8 - Future Agenda Items. 2. Welcome and Introduction of Howson Branch Manager Kathleen Kanarski Kathleen Kanarski gave an overview of branch programs and collections. 3. Briefing: Collection Development at Austin Public Library, Frank Giammarino, Manager Frank Giammarino talked about print and electronic Library collections, and the Library’s new publishing platform for local authors. Briefing: Library Foundation Update, Cecily Sailer Cecily Sailer gave the update. 4. Old Business: Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 November, 2019 a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020. Meetings will be held at Central once a quarter and at branches for the remaining months. 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on recommendation supporting Austin Public Library efforts to aid in promoting the 2020 Census The recommendation was approved on Commission Member Smyer’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dabbert absent. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for November 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities: A question was asked about the status of the …
FY20 Revenues Report — original pdf
FY 2019‐20 Financial Report ‐ RevenuesComprehensive ‐ General Fund & Special Revenue FundsRevenues, by Fund & SourceFY18FY19FY20Actual%Actual%Budget%General Fund ‐ 1000Library fines562,580$ 76%428,028$ 78%442,340$ 80%Nonresident Library Card Fee135,991 18%84,508 15%97,650 18%Photocopies16,356 2%16,888 3%17,155 3%Miscellaneous revenue24,577 3%22,175 4%20,113 4%Cash over/short4 0%258 0%‐ 0%739,508$ 100%551,857$ 100%577,258$ 105%Austin History Center ‐ 7450Contributions‐other15,075$ 100%15,489$ 100%24,500$ 100%Friends of APL ‐ 7695Sale of promotional items192,490$ 59%289,940$ 69%314,250$ 72%Contributions‐other134,011 41%129,204 31%122,000 28%326,501$ 100%419,144$ 100%436,250$ 100%Special Library Fund ‐ 7240Parking revenue400,092$ 43%556,461$ 38%520,000$ 48%Facility rental238,418 26%367,343 25%250,000 23%Building rental89,666 10%271,367 18%260,580 24%Contributions‐other199,200 21%284,911 19%55,140 5%927,376$ 100%1,480,081$ 100%1,085,720$ 100%Trustee‐Ellis Library Fund ‐ 7430Interest Income142$ 100%201$ 100%‐$ 100%Revenues ‐ Grand Total2,008,603$ 2,466,772$ 2,123,728$ Special Revenue Fund DefinitionsAustin History Center ‐ contributions to be used for the Austin‐Travis County CollectionFriends of APL ‐ Recycled Reads book store & Central Library gift shopSpecial Library ‐ parking fees, facility rentals, leased space rent, donationsTrustee‐Ellis ‐ permanent fund of $9,000, estate donation for mental health booksFY21 Projection ‐ New Revenue ‐ Passport ServicesLocation:Central LibraryHours/Week:20Fees:Execution Fee$35Notary Fee$6Photo Fee$6FY21 Projected Revenue:84,400$ A new program, Passport Services, will be implemented by the end of FY20 and the increase in revenues is projected as follows:Projection is based on processing two (2) applications per hour, 50 weeks per year, and 60% of applications purchasing photos.(GiftShop)(RecycledReads)Questions? Email APL Financial Services at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.govPage 1 of 112/10/2019, 6:10 PM
Recycled Reads Marketing Snapshot 2019 — original pdf
Recycled Reads Marketing Snapshot 2019 Brand Awareness: Central Texas’ NPR affiliate brings in 250,000+ listeners each week; listeners are consistent supporters of the library, arts, & sustainability 2.5 weeks of KUT underwriting in late September through mid-October: “Support comes from Austin Public Library’s Recycled Reads Bookstore, diverting over 3,000 tons of material from the landfill since 2009. More info at library.austintexas.gov.” “Support comes from Recycled Reads, Austin Public Library’s used bookstore, celebrating 10 years in the community. Recycled Reads offers sustainability classes, events and other programs throughout the year. Full listing at: library.austintexas.gov” “Support comes from Austin Public Library’s Recycled Reads Bookstore. Inviting all to their 10th anniversary celebration! Live music, sustainability topics, crafts and more. Thursday, October 10th 5 til 8 PM at Recycled Reads. More at library.austintexas.gov.” 10th Anniversary Celebration: October 2019 The 10th anniversary celebration was featured on the Library’s homepage, all social media channels, and on KUT radio throughout September/October. Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration In August, the entire library system celebrated the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a series of events and programming. Mindy Reed served as spokesperson on both FOX 7 and as live co-host on KOOP Radio during the Electric Lady Bird Tribute concert. Recycled Reads hosted a Woodstock event on Sunday, the final day of APL’s Woodstock 3-day tribute. Recycled Reads Website Traffic: 32% increase in page views over past 3 years 2017: 19,706 page views 2018: 23, 933 page views 2019: 26,052 page views Social Media Page Followers: Facebook: 4,179 Twitter: 1,623 Instagram: 1,077 2020 Marketing Objectives: • Align Recycled Reads marketing with primary APL marketing plan in order to cross promote events, programs and resources across channels. This started in 2019 with thematic programming across all locations, mentions of Recycled Reads in main APL newsletter, etc. The goal is to build Recycled Reads awareness first within Library cardholders, social media followers and newsletter subscribers, then to a broader community. • Update Recycled Reads website landing page. • Weave broader sustainability messaging throughout Recycled Reads’ messaging. i.e., general trends, City of Austin statistics, etc. • Highlight Recycled Reads’ volunteer stories. • Strengthen social media presence by centralizing & scheduling content by new Social Media Strategist. Goals are to adhere to City’s social media policy, APL’s social media policy, and Terms of Service set by Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. • Any paid advertising & paid social media to align with overall marketing plan …
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Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Beau Frail (District 6) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Katie Holloran (District 7) Samuel Franco (District 3) Aan Coleman (District 8) Josue Meiners (District 4) Bart Whatley (District 9) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Ben Luckens (District 10) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The 90 Rainey project, addressed at 90 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Carson Nelson, Nelson Partners; Daniel Woodroffe, DWG) 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 2 of 3 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the November 25, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action on 2020 Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Schedule c. Liaison Reports; d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; e. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); Urban Design Guidelines 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Courtesy Briefing of the Austin Core Transportation Plan from Austin Transportation Department 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 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 Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 3 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons Committees 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), …