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
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 …
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 …
` 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 …
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 …
