COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201204-02c Date: December 14, 2020 Subject: Draft Amendments for the FY 2019-20 Action Plan Recommendation: FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan and FY 2019-20 Action Plan The CDC supports the proposed amendments to the FY 2019-20 Action Plan, with consideration that special care is taken to ensuring essential workers and individuals with disabilities have equitable ability to access resources. The CDC also requests that clear and transparent reporting be provided by City staff regarding all expenditures detailed in the FY 2019-2020 Action Plan, as well as outcomes achieved through the Action Plan programs. Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation above for the proposed amendments to the FY 2019-20 Paup’s motion, Commissioner Delgado's second, on an 9-0-0 vote. Commissioner Plan was approved Action on Absent: Commissioners absent: Fadelu, Louie, Mays, Mejia Date of Approval: December 4, 2020 Attest: CDC Chair, Amit Motwani _____________________________ Date:_____________________ Amit Motwani 1 of 1 12/04/2020
Applicant Review Panel December 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm Via Videoconference James Christianson William Cooper, Vice-Chair PANEL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Abigael McClean, Chair STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Matthew Dugan CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:00pm with all three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Jim Christianson’s motion, Bill Cooper’s second, the meeting minutes for the November 20,2020 meeting were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ARP may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Approach to assessing applications and application merits. Members discussed the applications and scoring matrix. Each member will score every application on three categories: Analytica1 Skills, Impartiality, and Diversity/Austin. Each category will be scored from 1 to 3, with 3 being the highest score. The members practiced scoring one application together. Matt Dugan with the Housing and Planning Department showed a draft map of the applications. 3. FUTURE AGENA ITEMS Request future agenda items, information, and reports B. Define work plan ADJOURNMENT Chair McClean adjourned the meeting at 1:40pm without objections. 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 Matt Dugan at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7665), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Applicant Review Panel, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 or matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Online Town Hall on Disability and Policing in Austin Join our virtual event that centers the experiences of people with disabilities and their lived experiences in Austin, Texas. Event sponsored by Mayor Steve Adler, Office of Police Oversight, Equity Office, and the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. Accommodations available. Please contact either David Ondich david.ondich@austintexas.gov or Lee Nguyen lee.ngyuen@austintexas.gov Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Via Videoconference http://bit.ly/2HaMdG6 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) 974-3203 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
Remote Meeting of the Environmental Commission December 2, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission Fecha de la reunion (2 de diciembre de 2020 a las 6:00 P.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de diciembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 690-6729, Kaela.Champlin@gmail.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY RAW WATER PUMP STATION 9416 LIME CREEK ROAD, LEANDER, TEXAS 78641 SP-2020-0228D Jonathan Garner Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department SP-2020-0228D Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ PROJECT LOCATION PROPERTY DATA • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Water Supply Rural Watershed Classification • Lake Travis Watershed • 2-Mile ETJ Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features BACKGROUND Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) is a non- profit local government corporation and a partnership of the cities of Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock that treats and distributes water from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to residents and businesses of the partner cities. This project is to construct a new raw water pump station to provide service to the partnering communities. EXISTING CONDITIONS PROPOSED SITE PLAN SLOPE EXHIBIT FILL EXHIBIT VARIANCE REQUEST The applicant requests variances from the following sections of code: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct private driveways crossing slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A) to construct a surface parking lot on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(B) to construct a building on slopes in excess of 25 percent gradient, and exceed impervious cover allowance on slopes with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet in 5. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-453(D)(1) to allow impervious cover in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. excess of 20 percent Net Site Area. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met and recommends approval of the variances with the following conditions: • Restoration of disturbed areas within the 40% Natural Area Buffer shall be subject to ECM Appendix A criteria; • Provide robust temporary and permanent erosion …
1514 W KOENIG LANE OFFICE BUILDING 1514 W KOENIG LANE SP-2019-0027CT Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Shoal Creek Watershed • Urban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 7 1514 W Koenig Ln NTS North 2 CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE Waterway Centerline Project Site Critical Water Quality Zone The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. North 3 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAINS Project Site The entire property is located within the fully developed 25 year floodplain and within the fully developed 100 year floodplain. 4 North EXISTING CONDITIONS North 5 TOPOGRAPHY The site has very little topographic change. The average slope is less than 2%. North 6 BACKGROUND • The applicant proposes to demolish the original single family structure built in 1952 and construct an office building with parking. • There is currently no water quality treatment on this site. 7 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • The existing impervious cover is 35.5% (approximately 2600 square feet); the proposed impervious cover is 70% (approximately 5000 square feet). • The applicant has minimized the additional proposed impervious cover. The on-site parking has been reduced from 15 to 10 spaces by providing offsite parking and through parking alternatives, including an urban core reduction and by providing on-site shower facilities to promote alternative commuting options. 8 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • Adjacent properties on Koenig Lane have existing impervious cover ranging from 19% to 91%. The proposed project is generally consistent with other development located along Koenig Lane. • Koenig Lane is a TxDOT roadway, but equates generally to a City of Austin minor arterial roadway. As such, single family residential represents an unsuitable use. 9 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • Most properties fronting this segment of Koenig Lane consist of single family residences that have been expanded for or replaced with commercial use. • This property was rezoned to LO from SF in 2004 by a Council Ordinance to create a Neighborhood Plan, numerous other properties in the area were similarly rezoned to non-residential use. 0 1 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. There is no opportunity to shift the proposed development to be located outside the Critical Water Quality Zone. • Therefore, any commercial use for …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA December 2, 2020 1514 W Koenig Lane Office Building; SP-2019-0027CT Wheels and Water LLC; Katie Kam, PhD, PE COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: 1514 W Koenig Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: District # 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Shoal Creek Watershed, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend support for this variance, the findings of fact have not been met. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: 1514 W Koenig Ln Office Building SP-2019-0027CT Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The applicant proposes to demolish the original single family structure built in 1952 and construct an office building. The proposed project is located on Koenig Lane between Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard (see Staff Exhibit 1 – Vicinity Map). Most properties fronting this segment of Koenig Lane consist of single family residences that have been expanded for or replaced with commercial use. The existing impervious cover is 35.5% (approximately 2600 square feet); the proposed impervious cover is 70% (approximately 5000 square feet). Adjacent properties on Koenig Lane have existing impervious cover ranging from 19% to 91%. The proposed project is generally consistent with other development located along Koenig Lane. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; No. The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. The proposed project represents a design decision that does not provide greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The Critical Water Quality Zone associated …
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department APPLIED MATERIALS LOGISTICS SERVICE CENTER CONCEPT SITE PLAN 9630 E US 290 HWY SVRD WB SP-2020-0178C.CP PROPERTY LOCATION & DATA •Decker Creek Watershed •Suburban Watershed Classification •Desired Developent Zone •Full Purpose Jurisdiction •Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone •Wetland Critical Environmental Feature •Council District 1 PROPERTY LOCATION & DATA HARRIS BRANCH PKWY APPLIED MATERIALS CAMPUS & LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS •2-5% slopes •Minimal natural character •Wetland Critical Environmental Feature WAREHOUSE LOCATION WETLAND CEF SITE PLAN •Applicant proposes to consolidate seven (7) off-site logistics facilities into one central warehouse and distribution service center. •The 699,000 square-foot warehouse will use automated robotic equipment, and therefore requires a consistent floor elevation. WAREHOUSE SITE PLAN TRUCK BAYS WAREHOUSE WETLAND CEF & BIOFILTRATION GRADING EXHIBIT RETAINING WALL CUT TO 12’
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 2, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center SP-2020-0321C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Tammi Migl, Migl Engineering LOCATION: 9614 E US 290 Hwy, Austin, TX, 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior 512-974-1879, pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Applicant will stockpile and preserve topsoil for reuse in landscape, wetland mitigation, and/or biofiltration areas. November 4, 2020Page 1 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center Vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The applicant intends to combine multiple warehouses into one consolidated warehouse at this location. Automated robotic equipment and human operated wheeled equipment to be used in the facility require a consistent floor elevation. The applicant proposes 699,000 square feet of warehouse space with a consistent floor elevation, as well as loading docks, fire lanes, and parking that will be constructed at elevations appropriate for the warehouse finished floor elevation. A consistent floor elevation is necessary for this type of automated warehouse. The applicant proposes to construct this facility on a site with minimal slopes (2% to 5%). However, the size of the warehouse necessitates cut up to 12 feet to achieve a consistent finished floor elevation. The applicant proposes cut up to 12 feet, which has been minimized by use of a retaining wall, as shown in Exhibit 1. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The materials handling needs of the warehousing process, and inclusion of a large automated storage solution within the warehouse, require a single building with …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission to be held December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Paige Warner, at (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to paige.warner@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Diciembre 2, 2020) al en junta correo envíe un electrónico enlace de La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Diciembre 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o (512)974-2513, la paige.warner@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board December 2, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held December 2, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by December 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on December 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon on December 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3711 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 2 de diciembre de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Michelle Rojas al 512-974- 3711 o michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Commission for Women to be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Miércoles, Diciembre 2, 2020 a 9:00 a.m. folletos La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Martes, Diciembre 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 6, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Friday, November 6, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Friday, November 6, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: None Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on October 7, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on October 7, 2020 were approved on Vice Chair Bope’s motion, Chair Austen’s second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioners Lewis, Limon-Mercado, and Tober off the dais. Friday, November 6, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Economic equity a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on 3. BRIEFINGS mental health. a. Presentation from Lifeworks by Danielle Owens regarding youth homelessness and COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 6, 2020 Danielle Owens, Lifeworks, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding youth Homelessness and mental health. b. Presentation from the Office of Police Oversight by Cristina Tangredi regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. Cristina Tangredi, Office of Police Oversight, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding youth homelessness and mental health. b. …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: STATE LEADERSHIP "I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ –Governor Greg Abbott 1 "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…and where do we have all our problems in America? …in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council… That's where you see street crime.“ -Lt. Governor Dan Patrick 2 1: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 2: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 ISSUES THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE 87TH SESSION TREND: TONE Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 87th session • Electing a new Speaker: Rep. Dade Phelan? • Redistricting (Special Session)? • School Finance & Budget • COVID-19 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 5 87TH AGENDA: LEGISLATURE’S CITY-RELATED PRIORITY ISSUES Super Preemption Police Reform Preemption COVID Preemption Employees’ Rights & Benefits Zoning / Short- Term Rentals No City Lobbying Austin Energy & Austin Water Revenue Caps Part II Annexation Part II: ETJ Regulation 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 6 DEVELOPING THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: IGRO PROCESS: WHAT DRIVES THE AGENDA CONTENT? Council: Resolutions & Priority Themes Department Reviews and Input Community Input: Boards & Commissions …
City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter • Austin will be the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls Vision Mission Values • The Commission for Women serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the city council and city manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. • We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion • We raise awareness, are a resource, and take action through our expertise on women's issues • We recognize the achievements of women who make an impact on equity • We collaborate among the community and city leadership to accomplish collective goals • We are tenacious and drive results Quality of Life Issues for Women and Girls • Economic equity, including access to opportunity, workplace equity, affordability, housing and homelessness, childcare, and non-discrimination (e.g., CEDAW) • Safety, including sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, violence prevention, public safety and policing reform, victim services, and survivor experience • Health, including mental and physical well-being, access to quality and affordable healthcare, menstrual equity, maternal mortality, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic • Gender and race equity, including the intersection of disparities across race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation These issues are a priority for the Commission for Women, and they define our work through 2023. We will measure our success on these issues and use them as benchmarks for the quality of life of women and girls, and those who self-identify as women. We will collaborate with city departments, community organizations, the Equity Office, and other Commissions (via the Joint Inclusion Committee), particularly regarding issues that affect women and girls of color. We will monitor key City of Austin leadership positions to ensure candidates make these issues a priority. We will champion these issues through recommendations, aligned working groups, and annual budget planning. Page 1 City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter 2021 Working Groups & Goals Working Groups 2021 Goals Homelessness & Mental Health Research and recommend actions to address women and children with housing vulnerabilities or experiencing homelessness. Analyze the intersection of homelessness with mental health; recommend actions to address mental health issues for women and children experiencing homelessness. Represent the needs of women and girls with the Reimagining Public Safety task force. Ensure that Public Safety leadership, resources, budgets, policies and practices …
Wheels & Water LLC Austin, Texas 78723 Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-19740 http://www.wheelsandwaterllc.com December 1, 2020 Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager City of Austin Watershed Protection Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 Re: Environmental variance requests for 1514 W. Koenig Lane Office Building, Austin, Texas 78756 Case: SP-2019-0027C To Mr. McDougal: Per staff’s determination, site plan case SP-2019-0027C must go to the Environmental Commission for a variance from Austin Land Development Code (LDC) section 25-8-261 because of the proposal to develop a three-story office building (the “proposed development”) at 1514 West Koenig Lane within the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek. LDC section 25-8-261 states the following: In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. The purposes of this letter are to 1) explain why staff’s determination that this case needs a variance should be reconsidered, and 2) to request approval of the variance and describe findings of fact if there continues to be a determination that the variance is needed. Determination for Variance A request was made for staff to not apply the CWQZ to the property per LDC 25-8-92 (C) (2), which states: Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (C)(1), a critical water quality zone does not apply to a previously modified drainage feature serving a railroad or public roadway right-of-way that does not possess any natural and traditional character and cannot reasonably be restored to a natural condition. The last phrase “restored to a natural condition” indicates that the drainage feature referred to in LDC 25- 8-92 (C) (2) is intended to be a feature that at one point was a natural drainage feature with natural condition. The Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek was clearly modified in the construction of the subdivision to be a drainage feature to serve the Arroyo Seco roadway within the public roadway right-of-way (Figure 1). The creek is hemmed in between the two Arroyo Seco roadways; therefore, not able to naturally meander (Figure 1 and Figure 2). Curb inlets from the street to the creek (Figure 2) indicate Hancock Branch was made to be the drainage feature for Arroyo Seco. Thus, this project should have been …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201202 002a Subject: Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority Raw Water Pump Station, SP-2020-0228D Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Wendy Gordon Date: December 2, 2020 RATIONALE: 2. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting five variances from code including: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct private driveways crossing slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A) to construct a surface parking lot on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(B) to construct a building on slopes in excess of 25 percent gradient and exceed impervious cover allowance on slopes with a gradient of more than 15 percent Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Request to vary from LDC 25-8-453(D)(1) to allow impervious cover in excess of 20 percent Net Site Area 5. 3. 4. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located at 9416 Lime Creek Road, Leander, Texas in the City of Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Condition: 1. Restoration of disturbed areas within the 40% Natural Area Buffer shall be subject to ECM Appendix A criteria Provide robust temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls downgradient of the proposed development beyond the minimum standard Provide dense screening vegetation in compliance with ECM 2.9.0 for all pervious areas between the building and mechanical equipment and the right-of-way. 3. 2. 1 VOTE 8-0 For: Gordon, Neely, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Guerrero, Coyne, Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
