Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesImpact Fee Advisory Committee: 10-15-2019 2Overview•Recap Recent Activity on SIF•Impact Fee Maximum Fee Calculation Examples•Service Units Explanation•Mitigation Comparison Examples•Policy Considerations (Discussion)•Schedule•Questions 3SIF Activity Recap 4Past Meetings and Actions•June 13th–Mobility Committee•Discussed project schedule and questions on LUA and RCP•Early July –RCP Posted on website•August 7th–Briefing to Austin Chamber•August 8th–Council to adopt LUA / RCP Public Hearing•Held open to action on August 22nd•August 21st–Mobility Committee •Additional questions on LUA and RCP•August 22nd–Council adopted LUA and RCP part of Report 5Maximum Impact Fee Development 6Impact Fee CalculationHow are Impact Fees Calculated?•Land Use and Population Projections (converted to Service Units)•Develop 10-Year Impact Fee CIP (RCP)•Remove costs associated with existing development and growth at 10+ years•Calculate Pre-Credit Max Assessable Impact Fee•Credit Calculation UnitsService New($) CIP theofCost eRecoverabl Unit ServicePer FeeImpact =Draft CompleteIn Process 7Impact 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$2,354$X,XXXI$1,333$Y,YYYDRAFT –note that “maximum fee” does not imply the assessed or collected rates proposed, only legal maximum allowed by state law.Maximum Fees do not include financing costs currently. 8Accounting for Transit Proximity•Transit Proximity Adjusted Demand•50% reduction in demand applied to areas within ¼ mile of high capacity transit or 1/8 mile from 15-min routes (proportion of each service area)Service Area G Transit Demand Adjustment:•11% near transit * (50% Demand Reduction) = 5.5%•71,047 veh-mi demand reduced to 67,143 veh-miService Area I Transit Demand Adjustment:•43% near transit * (50% Demand Reduction) = 21.5%•31,043 veh-mi demand reduced to 24,336 veh-mi 9DRAFT Service Area G RCPCOST OF TOTAL CIP -$192.7 MCOMPONENTS OF TOTAL CIP:COST TO MEET EXISTING DEMANDS –$34.6 M 10-YEAR COST -$158.1 MDRAFT –note that these costs do not including financing costs or Ad Valorem Tax Credit 10Service Area G Draft CalculationDRAFT –note that “maximum fee” does not imply the assessed or collected rates proposed, only legal maximum allowed by state law. Maximum Fees do not include financing costs currently.G1TOTAL VEH-MI OF CAPACITY ADDED BY THE STREET IMPACT FEE RCP (FROM STREET IMPACT FEE RCPSERVICE UNITS OF SUPPLY, APPENDIX B)70,0882TOTAL VEH-MI OF EXISTING DEMAND(FROM STREET IMPACT FEE RCPSERVICE UNITS OF SUPPLY, APPENDIX B)12,1053NET AMOUNT OF VEH-MI OF CAPACITY ADDED(LINE 1 - LINE 2)57,9834TOTAL COST OF THE ROADWAY IMPACT FEE RCP WITHIN SERVICE AREA(FROM TABLES 4A TO 4P) $ 185,358,053 5COST OF NET CAPACITY SUPPLIED(LINE 3 / LINE 1) * (LINE 4) $ 153,344,595 6COST TO MEET EXISTING NEEDS …
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. COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- October 10th, 2019, 4pm-6pm Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 1001) 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykal Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Jose Garibay, St. Edward’s University Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University MEETING CALL TO ORDER- 4:00PM CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION a. Bylaws revisions/updates b. Election of chair and co-chair c. Focus for the school year 3. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT Denise Basore, Austin Community College Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University Pablo A. Pratt, University of Texas Matthew Barron, University of Texas Brandon Barrows, Concordia University
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 239B Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTESa.Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and EmergencyMedical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meetingof August 28, 2019.2.NEW BUSINESSa.Consider and act upon Chief of Police Manley’s request to certify a CadetEligibility List in accordance with Article 14, Section 3(c) of the Agreementbetween the Austin Police Officers’ Association and the City of Austin.b.Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2019 Fire Captain written promotionalexamination administered on September 12, 2019 pursuant to the Texas LocalGovernment Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between theCity of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 ofthe City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency MedicalServices Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.CALL TO ORDER c.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Christian Chorath)d.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Kendall Zumwalt)e.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Nicholas Molinelli)f.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Leonardo Padron)g.Approve Commission meeting dates for calendar year 2020.3.STAFF BRIEFINGSa.Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinaryhearings and fit for duty actions.b.Future Meetings Schedule.c.Review of Commission Rules and Regulations: RULE 6 – PROBATION; RULE17 – CLASSIFIED SERVICE PROMOTIONS4.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSADJOURNMENT 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. …
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Central Health Board of Managers Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. Central Health 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Jonathan Babiak, at (512) 974-3276 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Amanda Afifi Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Melissa Ayala Felicia Pena Ricardo Garay 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 August 27 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Meredith Bossin, Waterloo Greenway – new brand and project overview 5. STAFF BRIEFING a. None. Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing in Latino Communities work group b. Health work group c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group f. Representatives to MACC board and business 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Elections b. Discussion and possible action regarding potential meeting with Austin Police Department c. Discussion and possible action regarding by-law changes to Commission name to recognize the more inclusive term ‘Latinx’ d. Discussion and possible action regarding awards and recognition of long standing Latinx family-owned businesses and civic contributors 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission1 | P a g e SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 6:30p Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Amanda Afifi Zaira Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Melissa Ayala Felicia Pena Ricardo Garay Minutes 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: Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Angelica Erazo at 6:30 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Carmen Llanes-Pulido, Amanda Afifi, Maria C. Solis, Rodolfo Jimenez, Cristina M. Adams, Angelica Erazo, Jovita Flay 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. None. 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Solis moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Adams seconded. Motion was approved unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commissioner Solis moved to approve the June 25 minutes. Commissioner Adams seconded. Motion passes unanimously. 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Lourdes Rodriguez – Central Health Equity Policy Council, Dell Medical School Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission2 | P a g e (Did not show) 5. STAFF BRIEFING a. Ricardo Soliz, PARD Planning Division Manager - Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan, Parks and Recreation. 6. OLD BUSINESS Report, discussion and possible action regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development, Land Development, and Access to Affordable Housing in Latino Communities work group: Zaira Garcia to be added to group b. Health work group: Ricardo Garay to be added to group. c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee: Commissioner Solis to be representative, with Commissioner Afifi as back-up d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors: Commissioner Solis, no update. e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group: Commissioners Afifi and Solis provided update on the Budget Work Group meeting held on August 24th, where Department …
LIBRARY COMMISSION September 23, 2019 – 6:30 PM Carver Branch 1161 Angelina 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. Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communication: General The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting 3. Welcome and Introduction of Carver Branch Manager, Doreen Boyd 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships 5. Old Business: none 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 b. Discussion and possible action a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for September 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, policies, and APL Priorities. 8. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 9. 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
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 23 September, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna and Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, and Steven Self Board Members Absent: Commission Members Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: 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, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager 1. Citizen Communication: Jelina Tunstill spoke about the Community Action Network (CAN). 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Smyer and Williams absent. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Doreen Boyd, Carver Branch Manager, gave an update about branch activities. 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, gave an overview of 2019 Summer Reading for youth programs and participation. 5. Old Business: none Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 The following topics were suggested: Civic Engagement (October); APL Bookmobile services; Collections in foreign languages; Fine Free Libraries; APL Strategic Plan; Collection Development overview; Marketing of Recycled Reads and APL; Youth Task Force Update; Library Foundation; Revenue Generation; Equity of Services; Library Trends and how APL can Incorporate them; Library Commission Alignment with SD23 b. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission. No action was taken. 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for August 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Questions from commissioners included: How did the Library budget come out for FY20? Is there an APL organizational chart? What is planned for the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill reopening? Is there a public participation component to Library renovations? 8. …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 August, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 26 August, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna and Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: none 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, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; Mindy Reed, Manager, Recycled Reads Bookstore; Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager; Chip Pryor, IT Supervisor Sr.; David Faulkner, Program Specialist 1. Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about limited public forums. 2. Approval of Minutes from the July 22, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Finney’s motion and Commission member Williams’ second on a 9-0 vote. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Michael Abramov, North Village Branch Manager, gave an update about branch activities. 4. Presentation: Austin Library Foundation Cecily Sailer, Programs & Events Director gave an overview of Foundation fundraising activities and programs. 5. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on Recycled Reads Working Group Recommendation. The following citizens spoke: Carlos Leon, Bob Stevens, Steve Neel, Barbara McArthur, Chip Harris, and Nancy Harris. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 August, 2019 Library Commission Recommendation 201900826-5a: The Future of Recycled Reads was approved on Commission Member Ramos’ motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 9-0 vote. b. Update, discussion and possible action on Library Youth Policies. Citizen Carlos Leon spoke. Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services and Pam Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services gave a presentation on Positive Youth Engagement at APL. 6. New Business: none 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for August 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Director Weeks covered APL locations used as cooling centers; HVAC repairs at the Austin History Center, and Drag Queen Storytime. 8. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries: Chair Hanna went with her mother …
Subject: Addition of a Youth Member to the City of Austin Library Commission Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Add a [voting] position on the Library Commission to be filled by a member of the Austin Public Library Teen Library Council. Description of Recommendation to Council In an effort to increase positive youth engagement, the APL Youth Advisory Task Force has recommended that the Library Commission include a youth member (someone between 13-18 years of age) from the APL Teen Library Council as a [voting?] member of the Commission. This addition will allow the Commission to more effectively include youth perspectives as they make recommendations regarding library policies and procedures. Rationale: The Austin Public Library serves all ages, but a significant percentage of library patrons are children and youth. For teens, the public library provides a safe place to be when school is not in session as well as a place to learn and develop important life skills. Recently, a Youth Advisory Task Force undertook a review of its policies and procedures surrounding children and youth in the library. One of the Youth Task Force recommendations is to have a member of the Library Commission who is between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Having a youth member would assist the Commission in making recommendations regarding the health and safety of youth patrons as well as the best ways to foster their development into engaged and productive citizens. Adding a youth member to the Library Commission would support the Austin Public Libraries Strategic Priorities of Lifelong Learning; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Civic and Community Engagement. It would also support the City’s strategic priorities in the following areas: • Safety: Being safe in our home, at work, and in our community. • Health and Environment: Enjoying a sustainable environment and a healthy life, physically and mentally. • Culture and Lifelong Learning: Being enriched by Austin's unique civic, cultural, ethnic, and learning opportunities. __________________ Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sig
1 September 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 4 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 4 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 6 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report __________________________________________ 9 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 11 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 14 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 16 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 18 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 20 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 20 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 20 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 20 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 21 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 21 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 21 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 22 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 22 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 22 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 22 Policies _______________________________________________________________________________ 22 3 HIGHLIGHTS Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Reopening October 21 The Austin Public Library, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., will reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 21, after being closed since last year for a complete renovation. The public is invited to a reopening celebration from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill. Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8, is expected to attend. 10 10 10 Recycled Reads 10 Year Anniversary On October 10 we will be celebrating 10 years of Recycled Reads goodness! Diverting over 3000 tons of materials from the landfill since we have started, Recycled Reads has become a place where individuals, other library systems in Central Texas, and groups can drop off their books for a chance of a second life. Recycled Reads provide books and media for mostly two dollars and under, and is a fun place to hunt for book treasures. It is a gathering place for poets, re-use minded individuals, Fix-It Clinics, crafters and collectors, book and music lovers. Come join us to help us mark this 10th year of operation! We will be having: Live Music with Joe Blanda A reusable mug decorating craft A discussion about Sustainable Party Planning by Bernadette Noll And more! Exhibits Entre Líneas, curated by Coka Treviño features the work of artists María Fernanda Barrero, Luisa Duarte, and Jenelle Esparza, celebrating women in Latin American and Hispanic communities. Historically, much of this group’s contributions have fallen in between the lines. This exhibition explores displacement, labor, boundaries, and fragility, in hopes to evoke pride and empower Latinas …
Summer Reading Program 2019 Report Programs for ages 5-10 142 programs with 14,782 attendees We had a lot of fun this summer with some terrific programs! We had 7 different in-house created kit programs this year (Fairy Houses, Geronimo Stilton Party, Halloween in Summer, Magical Creatures, Space Camp, Super Narwhal and Jelly Party, Water Art). We hosted 16 different performers this year including the Austin Symphony, 123 Andres, All Rhythms, Austin Opera, Austin Reptile Show, Bernadette Nason, Bright Star Theatre, Buffalo Soldiers, Carolina Storyteller, Elizabeth Kahura, Magician John O’Bryant, Magik Theatre, Pollyanna Theatre, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Sandbank Shadow Factory, and Bill Balboa from Sea Grant Texas. APL’s in-house puppet troupe, Literature Live! also performed Jack and the Bean-stalk! Super Narwhal and Jelly Party Buffalo Soldiers Magical Creatures: How many more of these are there--can we go to all of the magical creatures programs? Halloween in Summer: "We had the best time OMG it was so much fun!!! Great program if this summer!! We have the best Library system around!!" Austin Opera: “The Austin Opera program for kids was great! Just the right mix of entertainment, fun and culture.” Buffalo Soldiers: "The Buffalo Soldiers were great. My grands loved participating in the storytelling activities. They gave informative in-formation about dangerous animals if ever in areas with them & what to do--we remained afterwards to ask more questions." Austin Symphony Partnership 7 programs at Central with 6,494 attendees “Loved having the Austin Symphony at the Milwood Library! My kids enjoyed having live music and touching/playing the instru-ments. This exposure is invaluable, and I appreciated it was available at the local library.” “A great exposure to kids to violin, cello, and other instruments in a very kid friendly manner. Thank you for the opportunity!” “We loved having Symphony events in North Austin!” Austin Symphony Art Park This was our second year of hosting this annual Austin tradition at the library and it was spectacular. We had an overwhelming response and are already planning for 2020 and 2021. The Austin Symphony creates 2 hours of programming that includes an instrument petting zoo for hands-on experience, 2 symphony performances per program, as well as storytelling and crafts. It is jam packed with experiences for all ages. This year we also had the opportunity to hold two symphony programs in the branches and they were so success-ful we are looking forward to expanding that to more …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 AT 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) _____ Aan Coleman (District 8) _____ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) _____ Beau Frail (District 6) _____ Samuel Franco (District 3) _____ Katie Halloran (District 7) _____ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) _____ Ben Luckens (District 10) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff _____ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) _____ Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison _____ Bart Whatley (District 9) _____ Nichole Koerth, Staff Liaison _____ Josue Meiners (District 4) ____ Aaron Jenkins, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. 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; 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Gordon Ip, Genesis Living; Mike Fraze, Studio Outside; Steve Drenner, Drenner Group); b. Courtesy briefing and discussion on the Walter E. Long Master Plan project (Ricardo Soliz, COA-PARD; Gregory Montes, COA- PARD; Kim McKnight, COA-PARD); c. Courtesy briefing and discussion of the Street Impact Fee proposal (Cole Kitten, COA-ATD; Liane Miller, COA- ATD); 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the August 26, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Liaison Reports; c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; d. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); e. Discussion and possible action on the Memo Recommending Code Amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program (Chair D. Carroll); 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. None; 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 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 …
David Carroll, ChairMartha Gonzales, Vice ChairAan ColemanBeau FrailSamuel FrancoKatie HalloranMelissa Henao-RobledoBen LuckensJosue MeinersEvan TaniguchiBart WhatleyJorge Rousselin,Executive LiaisonNichole Koerth,Staff LiaisonAaron D. JenkinsStaff LiaisonDesign Commission - Recommendation for The Travis ProjectPage 1 City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20190923-02A Date: September 24, 2019 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for The Travis project, located at 80 Red River Street, to determine substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Motioned By: Aan Coleman Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Amendment 01: Katie Halloran Amendment 02: Beau Frail Amendment 03: Samuel Franco Recommendation: The Austin Design Commission recommends that the 80 Red River Street project, as presented on September 23, 2019, is in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, with amendments. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the 80 Red River Street project, as presented to the body on September 23, 2019 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The recommendation included three friendly amendments: 1. Recommend that the applicant coordinates with Cap Metro on future transit connecting to Red River Street adjacent to the property. 2. Recommend that the applicant evaluate adding more public restrooms to serve the Café, the Art Space, the Dog Park, and the Food Truck dining area. Currently only one restroom is provided. 3. Recommend that the applicant evaluate the possibility of making the dog park open to the public. It could compliment the food truck dining area. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: 11 - 0 - 0 For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Katie Halloran, Evan Taniguchi, Ben Lukens, Beau Frail, Martha Gonzales, Samuel Franco, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Bart Whatley, Josue Meiners Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: n/a Recused: n/a Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission
1/2 MEMORANDUM Date: June 11, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 80 Red River Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: May 30, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Leah Bojo – Drenner Group Architect: GDA Architects The following is a summary of the comments from the City of Austin Design Commission Working Group in response to the follow-up presentation of the 80 Red River Street Project. The initial presentation to the Working Group was held on April 25. In general, the Working Group concluded that the project remains deficient in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. The items below are the individual guidelines which the Working Group finds as non-compliant that contribute the most to the summary of overall non-compliance. (The items from the first meeting that do comply or are not applicable or were not discussed as high-concern have not been restated) AREA WIDE GUIDELINES • Create mixed-use development- The Working Group does not consider the project mixed use due to the primary use being residential/hotel with a very small retail use that is not placed or sized to emphasize accessibility to the public. With the location of the coffee shop on the opposite end of the primary public pedestrian path, the shop is “tucked-in” and away from the public eye and appears to be associated with the hotel and residences and not the public realm. GUIDELINES FOR THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE • Reinforce pedestrian activity- Great Streets is not provided and as per COA staff is not required. However, the Working Group as stated in the prior memorandum still finds that the project could incorporate “Great Streets-like” features to meet the intent of this gate-keeper requirement for Density Bonus. A generous shaded sidewalk articulated with shade trees, pavers, benches (and/or seating nooks), pedestrian scale lighting, bicycle racks, trash and pet-waste receptacles, drinking fountains, and similar are encouraged to meet this urban infrastructure goal. • Enhance the streetscape- Great Streets is not provided, furniture and kiosks are not provided. Project does not comply and does not provide solutions that satisfy the intent of this section. (see comments above) • No street trees provided- Project does not comply with this section. (see above) • Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting- Project does not comply with this section (see above) …
1/4 MEMORANDUM Date: May 03, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 80 Red River Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: April 25, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Leah Bojo – Drenner Group Architect: GDA Architects The project is located at the southwest corner of Red River and Davis Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It lies within the boundary of the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan. The lot area is 2.291 acres (99,796 SF) and the total proposed project area is 1,236,806 square feet. The proposed FAR for this project is 13:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 5:1 is being requested. Two towers are being proposed. One with a building height of 695 feet and a second with a height of 575 feet. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 13:1 FAR being requested. Height is taller than most building in this area. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential main use. The retail use is very small. There are not two uses per half block. This project does not comply with this section. Provide a greater amount of uses to comply. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- Project has one way in and one way out on Red River Street. Vehicular access will have adverse effects on neighborhood traffic flow. The project does not comply with this section. 5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Although unclear as to the final form, public art is being proposed at pedestrian trail head. This project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View …
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