MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 22, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 22, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 8, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the March 8, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held on the recommendation to City Council regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules was held. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 22, 2021 Carol Guthrie, AFSCME, addressed the Commission regarding this item. The Commission directed the Commission Attorney to draft language based on the discussion. c. Discussion regarding appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion was held on appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. d. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and possible action regarding the Municipal Civil Service recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peréz-Wiseley adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m. without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting April 12, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 12, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 11, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 neal.falgoust@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la April 12, 2021 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 (April 11, 2021, 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 junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
FY 2022 Budget Recommendations Budget Recommendation #1 – Cultural Arts Funding Programs Story: What did you hear from the community? Arts nonprofits and artists in Austin are concerned about available programs and potential decreased cultural arts funding in FY 2022 considering that Cultural Arts Funding programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) dollars and, therefore, dependent on tourism in Austin. Due to COVID-19 and its ongoing negative effects on Austin’s tourism industry and HOT revenues for an unknown amount of time, funding will likely not be equal or more than historic average. Problem: What is the problem you identify? While there are some aspects of performance arts that attract tourism, basing Cultural Arts funding on HOT revenues alone is inequitable and does not fully address how arts organizations and artists contribute to the City of Austin’s vision of being “a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Citation - Imagine Austin Vision http://www.austintexas.gov/page/imagine-austin-vision How does the problem show up in your community? Who is the most impacted by the problem? One immediate problem is that funding programs, such as the final quarter of the FY 2021 Community Initiatives program, are being cut due to the decreased amount of projected HOT dollars. Many cultural performance groups in our community apply for these since it is one of the few Cultural Arts Funding programs that is open to individual artists and unincorporated groups without the need to have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Smaller, community driven events still in their infancy that depend on this funding will not have it available. A long-term problem is that although Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning, and a Government that Works for All are three of the six strategic outcomes the City is working to achieve, the arts funding available is highly dependent on just one sector, tourism, that can be easily impacted or disrupted. Hence, funding the City’s Cultural Arts Funding programs with only HOT revenue is not equitable. Considering all the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve this problem? The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City fund a minimum of $10 million per year from all available funding sources, …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department FY 2022 BUDGET FORECAST Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget FY 2021 Positions FY 2021 Sources $109.7 Million 744.75 FTEs Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2021 Budget by Program FY 2021 Budget Highlights • • • $638K for Forestry Services for Parkland Acquisitions $150K for Contractual Increases $1.2M Operations & Maintenance Support Support Services 5% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 11% Park Planning, Development, Operations and Maintenance 27% Community Services 57% 2 Department Overview Data and Highlights FY21 Expenditure Budget by Category 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 734.75 744.75 Personnel 65.3% 693.75 695.75 719.25 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 Contractuals 30.2% Commodities 4.5% 694.75 FTE PARD SD23 Goals and Measures • Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming • • • Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all 85% 75% 65% 55% 85% 74% 70% 64% Residents satisfied Residents with access 2020 Actual 2021 Goal 3 Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2022 Proposed Budget FY 2022 Proposed Positions FY 2022 Sources Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% $113.5 Million* 766.75 FTEs FY 2022 General Fund Highlights General Fund Budget Increase - $3.8M** Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.3M • • • Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Requested Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $2.5M Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council Park Ranger Program Increase Cemetery Interment Unit Increase Operations & Maintenance Support *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY22 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. Proposed Zero Budget Impact New FTEs • • • • • • • Landscape Architect II Forester, Forestry Specialist, Forestry Technician Senior (2) Forestry Technician (3) Plumber I Coordinator , Program Development IT Application Developer Sr 4 General Fund Department Revenue Forecast FY21 Budget Revenue of $14.5 million FY21 Projected Revenue of $4.2 million The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on PARD’s FY21 revenue budget. FY22 Proposed Revenue : $8.5 million The growth estimate factors in elements, such as (but not limited to): concession …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210412-2C: FY 2021-2022 Budget Recommendations Budget Recommendation #1 Cultural Arts Funding Programs Story: What did you hear from the community? Arts nonprofits and artists in Austin are concerned about available programs and potential decreased cultural arts funding in FY 2022 considering that Cultural Arts Funding programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) dollars and, therefore, dependent on tourism in Austin. Due to COVID-19 and its ongoing negative effects on Austin’s tourism industry and HOT revenues for an unknown amount of time, funding will likely not be equal or more than historic average. Problem: What is the problem you identify? While there are some aspects of performance arts that attract tourism, basing Cultural Arts funding on HOT revenues alone is inequitable and does not fully address how arts organizations and artists contribute to the City of Austin’s vision of being “a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Citation - Imagine Austin Vision http://www.austintexas.gov/page/imagine-austin-vision How does the problem show up in your community? Who is the most impacted by the problem? One immediate problem is that funding programs, such as the final quarter of the FY 2021 Community Initiatives program, are being cut due to the decreased amount of projected HOT dollars. Many cultural performance groups in our community apply for these since it is one of the few Cultural Arts Funding programs that is open to individual artists and unincorporated groups without the need to have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Smaller, community driven events still in their infancy that depend on this funding will not have it available. A long-term problem is that although Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Culture & Lifelong Learning, and a Government that Works for All are three of the six strategic outcomes the City is working to achieve, the arts funding available is highly dependent on just one sector, tourism, that can be easily impacted or disrupted. Hence, funding the City’s Cultural Arts Funding programs with only HOT revenue is not equitable. Page 1 of 4 Considering all the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve this problem? The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City fund a …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curette, Curry, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of March 8, 2021, were amended and approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update to the LGBTQ Quality of Life study. Efforts are focused on collecting responses from youth and older adults and ensuring a statistically valid sample. b. Vanorda Richardson and Nicholas Johnson of PARD presented a budget forecast for FY 2022. c. Chair Martinez presented budget recommendations proposed by the commission’s Budget Working Group. Commissioner Curry moved adoption of a recommendation related to arts funding, Commissioner Wollerson provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 10-0. Commissioner Baeza moved adoption of a recommendation related to mental health funding, Commissioner Chavez provided a second, and the commission approved the recommendation 8-0. Vice Chair Gonzales and Commissioner Wollerson recused from the vote. d. The commission discussed appointing a member to the City Council’s Winter Storm Task Force. Vice Chair Gonzales volunteered to be appointed. Commissioner Dowling moved to appoint Vice Chair Gonzales, and Commissioner Taylor provided a second. The Commission approved the appointment of Vice Chair Gonzales 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. e. The commission considered the appointment of a Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Dowling nominated Vice Chair Gonzales to the position of Chair, and Chair Martinez provided a second. The commission approved, 9-0-1, with Vice Chair Gonzales in abstention. The Commission considered the appointment of a Vice Chair for the 2021/2022 term. Commissioner Wollerson nominated Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Dowling provided a second. The commission approved 10-0. f. The commission discussed vacant positions representing District 6 and an at-large stakeholder. The commission will form a working group to recruit applicants for the at-large position, review applications, and make recommendations to the full commission for an appointment. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. without objection.
Versión en español a continuación. The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, April 12, 2021 The Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held April 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/9/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 la junta en Reunión del Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (April 12, 2021) 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 (04/09/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Architectural Review Committee Monday, April 12, 2021, 3:00 PM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS This meeting is limited in duration. Please make presentations as brief as possible (consider 5 minutes) so that all applicants may have the chance to present to and receive input from the committee members. This is a virtual meeting; no in-person input will be allowed. Community members may register for citizen communication but may not speak on specific cases on the agenda. The opportunity for public input on specific cases will occur at a subsequent meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. This meeting is not televised. Community members may also register to receive call in information and listen to the meeting via telephone. All participants must register in advance (no later than 12:00 noon on Sunday, April 11, 2021 to be notified of the call-in number and other instructions). To listen to or participate in the Architectural Review Committee meeting, all persons must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, April 11, 2021 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@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. Reunión especial del Historic Landmark Commission, Architectural Review Committee FECHA de la reunion 12 de abril 2021 a las tres de la tarde (3:00 p.m.) LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ EL LUNES, EL 12 DE ABRIL 2021 CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Esta reunion tiene una duracion limitada. Haga todas …
907 – 909 – 911 CONGRESS AVENUE AUSTIN, TEXAS FAÇADE DECONSTRUCTION / RECONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK / OUTLINE TO COMPLETE A. OVERALL PROJECT ORGANIZATION (OVERVIEW – SEE BELOW FOR DETAIL) a. Research and documentation search on existing construction b. Visual and non‐destructive evaluation (NDE) and testing c. Confirmation of structural integrity and ability to withstand documentation and deconstruction as planned. d. Deliverable 1 – Abstract and Bibliography of information used to inform reconstruction (photographs), summary of mortar, brick composition and condition testing e. Review of deconstruction Scope of Work based on Information gathered in a, b & C above f. Finalized Scope of Work and sequence of implementation. g. Deliverable 2 – Safety plan for documentation and deconstruction including pedestrian protection, neighboring building and selective access for design and deconstruction team. h. Preparation of specifications, drawings and other elements required for contract/bid documents for deconstruction work i. Deliverable 3 – Final drawings and documentation of existing conditions. j. Deliverable 4 – Deconstruction Phase: Confirm document accuracy based on profiles, details and other site collected information. k. Document, number and record materials pallets as part of deconstruction. l. On‐site observation of work in progress m. Final Documentation of deconstruction, material inventory and proper storage n. Deliverable 5 – Reconstruction documents and coordination with redevelopment design team o. On‐site observation of work in progress p. Final documentation of historic materials in place B. DOCUMENTATION preparation. Work. a. Review of existing photographic documentation to inform deconstruction and reconstruction plan b. Review all building inspection reports. c. Review all environmental documents and incorporate any outstanding items into final Scope of d. Photograph current conditions prior to any additional demolition. e. Document stone construction to same extent as brick construction for archives f. Recommendation: Laser scanning of the existing construction. Provide point cloud to be used in documentation and to assist in the deconstruction and reconstruction activities. g. Coordinate with Austin History Center and City Preservation Officer on document preparation and retention requirements for archival purposes CARTER ● DESIGN ASSOCIATES ‐‐ 31‐Mar‐21 1 | P a g e C, D & E ARE DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY C. THE NON – DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) PROGRAM a. Determine logistics, fieldwork and site requirements. Work with contractor to determine scaffolding plan, safety procedures and building exposure strategies b. Confirm areas that are stable and can support further investigation c. Prior to deconstruction, expose representative areas of the structures for …
House Park Stadium – Long-Term Master Plan 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin 78701 Architectural Review Committee Monday, April 12th at 3:00 PM o Facility Goals o Historic Elements o Site Considerations o Scope Options o Next Steps Facility Goals Develop + Implement a long-term master plan for the campus that : o Maintains the overall character of this iconic, flagship AISD facility o Updates the facilities for contemporary athletics o Improves the site and buildings to align with current building, accessibility, and life safety codes 1. Understood to need review by Austin Historical Preservation: o Grandstands – 1938/1939 construction o Scoreboard – 1945 construction, electronic scoreboard ~ 1990s 2. Assumed to be not required for historical review: o Ticketing Booth – suspect 1988 construction o Memorial Inscription at base of scoreboard + Lions Club plaque – owner request to be maintained, but might be relocated on site 3. Historic Landmark Commission: o House Park improvements are likely going to have a lot of public interest; would like to engage with HLC as early as possible Historic Elements • Physical Constraints – ▪ West + North sides by roadways ▪ East side by fire lane + existing structures • Flood Plain – Atlas 14 and City of Austin 2019 adoption suggests need for safe access improvements for first responders – flood plain level is 6’-7’ above field level • Parking – agreement with ACC for shared use of their parking garage on game nights. Still waiting for City of Austin to confirm how much additional parking may be needed, which might require a new parking garage. • Stormwater Management – if additional impervious cover added to site, new pond(s) would be required outside of the floodplain 500 yr 100 yr Site Constraints + Considerations ACC Parking Garage Athletics Support: Locker Rooms, Training, Office Option A: Build within Flood Plain ▪ Keeps existing grandstands, but will renovate to: ▪ Provide elevator access to expanded press boxes ▪ Provide accessible routes to and seating for Bus Parking spectators, as per ADA requirements ▪ Repair + maintenance to address structural deficiencies and extend the useful life ▪ Potential removal or relocation of the scoreboard Spectator Support: Ticketing, Restrooms Concessions Garage Option A Bus Parking Athletics Support: Locker Rooms, Training, Office Option B: Build above Flood Plain ▪ Replaces existing grandstands ▪ Removal or relocation of the scoreboard Spectator Restrooms + Concessions Ticketing Surface Parking …
6414 N Lamar, Austin TX SITE Original building footprint 2006 and 2007 Renovations Section through the original open front element Amended to receive additions in 2006 and 2007 2006 and 2007 Renovations involved removing the yellow portions of the exterior walls Interior photos of existing condition showing ceilings, floors, stage, booths, walls, and all significant items related to the former use having been removed by the former owner Interior photos of existing condition showing ceilings, floors, stage, booths, walls, and all significant items related to the former use having been removed by the former owner Interior photos of existing condition showing ceilings, floors, stage, booths, walls, and all significant items related to the former use having been removed by the former owner Exterior photo of rear of building in its current state. The additions shown mostly replaced the existing building in previous renovations Exterior photo of front of building in its current state. The additions shown to each side of the original open element were added in 2007 having done significant damage to the original structure beyond. The front wall of the open porch was filled in at some unknown date. Exterior photo of south side of building in its current state. Various relatively recent additions have obscured or in large parts removed the original structure.
From: To: Subject: Date: Marsha Topham Contreras, Kalan FW: 1906 W 33rd_ email from Bryker wood neighborhood Friday, April 9, 2021 8:22:18 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Kalan, Is this email from Brykerwood Neighborhood of interest to the ARC in their preliminary review? The homeowners, Julie and Chad Costello, reached out to the neighborhood. Thanks, Marsha From: Chad Costello Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 6:34 PM To: Marsha Topham Cc: Julie Costello Subject: Fwd: 1906 W 33rd Hi Marsha - see below for our prior communications with the neighborhood regarding our project. Let me know if you have any questions! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bill W Date: Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 3:23 PM Subject: 1906 W 33rd To: Chad Costello Cc: Hi, Chad and Julie: Thank you very much for sharing your plans to stay in Bryker Woods and build a new home. We are happy that you are able to continue living in Bryker Woods as our neighbors! We also appreciate the overall style of the picture you enclosed, although we understand that is just a preliminary rendition (?) Your efforts to match the style and context of Bryker Woods is very much appreciated. When you begin to develop plans, we’d appreciate it if you’d share those with the BWNA Historic Review Committee. Here is a statement from our Committee: The mission of the Neighborhood Historic Review Committee is to work with neighbors to help Bryker Woods retain its historic significance. We understand building projects are a reality and vital to keeping the neighborhood a vibrant place to live. We are here to consult, not enforce arbitrary guidelines. We do not tell you what you may or may not build. Our goal is to retain the unique look and feel of Bryker Woods through review and dialogue. The usual first step is for the Bryker Woods HRC to review plans for the project. If you would, please email plans to the emails above; that would be most appreciated. After a review of the plans the HRC briefs the neighborhood Board at our monthly meeting. Depending upon the scope of work, we may ask you to join us via Zoom at one of our meetings. If you have questions about the HRC and how we work together please let me know. Otherwise we look forward to a successful, mutually beneficial engagement. Thank you very much. …
City of Austin Calculation Aid (Page 2) for Residential Building Review Enter into the table below all existing, new/added square footages, and lot size. If subtracting square footage, use a negative in front of the number (e.g. ‐12). Existing Sq Ft 0.00 New/Added Sq Ft 1801.00 1019.00 02.08.2021 1906 W 33rd Street Area Description 1st floor 2nd floor TBD 3rd floor Basement Covered parking Covered deck SCREEN PORCH Covered porch FRONT PORCH Covered patio Balcony Other roofed areas BBQ Total Building Area Total Building Coverage Driveway Sidewalks FRONT STEPS Uncovered patio/RAMP Uncovered deck 574/2 Other flatwork (pool coping, retaining walls, etc.) & EQ PADS Total Impervious Coverage Pool (surface area) Spa (surface area) Existing Building Coverage % Total Building Coverage % Existing Impervious Coverage % Total Impervious Coverage % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 27.86% 0.00% 44.73% Lot size 9640.00 Total Sq Ft 1801.00 1019.00 0.00 0.00 538.00 296.00 51.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3705.00 2686.00 1136.00 30.00 52.00 287.00 121.00 4312.00 0.00 0.00 538.00 296.00 51.00 3705.00 2686.00 1136.00 30.00 52.00 287.00 121.00 4312.00
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GARAGE 2 SF NEW FENCE POSTS DRIVEWAY 27'-6" CATALPA 27'-6" FULL CRZ ± 6 SF EX PIERS 12 SF NEW PIERS 101 SF POOL 5 SF PATH 25 SF PORCH POOL 434 SF NEW GARAGE + DRIVE PROTECTED 27.5" TREE #138 AREA OF FULL CRZ 2374 SF 50% MAX COVERAGE OF CRZ = 2376 / 2 = 1188 SF EX IMPACT TO #138 394 + 182+6= 582 SF 394 SF EX GARAGE 182 SF EX FLATWORK MAXIMUM NEW IMPACT 1188- 582 = 606 SF NEW IMPACT TO #138 434 +101+ 5 + 25 + 12 + 2 = 579 SF DECK SCREEN PORCH RIBBON DRIVE HOUSE X IMPACT TO PROTECTED TREE 4 T N E T " 2 / 1 5 - 8 2 ' " 0 - 0 4 ' 3 T N E T " 0 - 0 4 ' 2 T N E T " 0 - 0 4 ' 1 T N E T 625.0 HIGH PT TENT 2 625.0 HIGH PT TENT 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X VISITABLE ROUTE 624.0 X HIGH PT TENT 2 CONC RAMP 623.5 623.0 P O W E R 1 0 ' B . L . 1 0 ' - 1 " 1 1 ' - 0 " 2 2 ' - 0 " STORAGE GARAGE 624'-6" 2 1 ' - 0 " DRIVEWAY PERVIOUS CONC 27'-6" CATALPA 27'-6" FULL CRZ 624'-0" 624'-0" 622.5 1 0 ' B . L . POOL BY OTHERS 2'-9 1/2" 12'-6" 12'-7" PERGOLA SCREEN PORCH 625'-3" DECK 625'-3" NO STEP ENTRY " 4 - 5 6 ' HOUSE 625'-3" 40'-6" 622.0 5'-2" . . L B ' 5 622.0 PORCH 25' B.L. 622.5 " 1 1 - 2 ' " 2 - 5 2 ' " 3 - 2 2 ' GRAVEL WALK CONC STEPS 12'-0" NEW APPROACH X 623.5 HIGH PT TENT 1 14'-5 1/2" X RIBBON DRIVE STANDARD CONC . . L B ' 5 TREE REMOVAL BY OWNER IMPACT TO PROTECTED TREE 2 SITE PLAN 1 PLAN NORTH PLAN NORTH LEGEND BUILDING OUTLINE CONTOUR LINE SETBACK, BUILDING OR EASEMENT LINE WATER FEATURE PROPOSED AREA OF WORK PROPERTY LINE 1 2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE | PROTECTED TREE GENERAL NOTES 1. SITE INFO BASED ON PROPERTY SURVEY COMPLETED BY …
1 0 ' - 1 " 4 0 5 505.6 5 0 5 8 0 5 7 0 5 10' REARYARD SETBACK 6 0 5 7 0 5 6 0 5 18" LO 23" LO K C A B T E S D R A Y E D I S ' 5 6" DIA. SCHEDULE 40 PVC UNDERGROUND FRENCH DRAIN (TO DAYLIGHT) NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW / CONFIRM DRAINING AND SITE DRAINAGE WITH GEOTECH PER GEOTECH REPORT 18.5" PEC 8 0 5 K C A B T E S D R A Y E D I S ' 5 505.5 6 0 5 EXISTING HOUSE FF EL=508.7' EXISTING CONCRETE PORCH 25' FRONT YARD SETBACK 8 0 5 510.13 EXISTING CONCRETE STEPS 507 5 0 6 505.3 5 0 5 504 503 14" LO 16.5" LO 5 0 7 7 0 5 6 0 5 5 0 5 4 0 5 3 0 5 2 0 5 1 0 5 SITE NOTES 1.) SITE PLAN BASED ON SURVEY OF 508 E. MARY STREET LOT 14, BLOCK 9, BLUE BONNET HILLS ADDITION, VOLUME 3, PAGE 139 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2018, BY "SURVEY WORKS AUSTIN. JOB NO. 18-0004 2.) P6.) LIMIT AREAS OF STOCKPILED MATERIAL TO AREAS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT.DETERMINE EXACT LOCATION OF NEW STRUCTURES IN FIELD WITH ARCHITECT 3.) PROVIDE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM NEW ELECTRICAL UTILITY POLE. COORDINATE DESIGN & DETAILS WITH UTILITY COMPANY. COORDINATE LOCATION OF UTILITY LINES & PANEL LOCATIONS WITH ARCHITECT 4..) PROTECT TREES, ROCK OUT CROPPINGS, AND NATURAL SITE FEATURES DURING CONSTRUCTION. MINIMIZE SITE DISTURBANCE TO PROJECT LIMIT LINE. 5.) LIMIT AREAS OF STOCKPILED MATERIAL TO AREAS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT. 7.) CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH THE TREE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. FOLLOW TREE PROTECTION PLAN PROVIDED BY VINCENT DEBROCK OF HERITAGE TREES;CONSULTING ARBORIST. SITE KEY PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION ITEM ON SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED PROTECTED (OR) HERITAGE TREE CRZ TREE TO BE REMOVED TREE AND CANOPY WOOD FENCE METAL FENCE OVERHEAD LINE UTILITY POLE WATER METER GAS METER GRADE POINT ELECTRIC PANEL & METER WM EM G 647.25 SITE PLAN (22X34 SHEET) SCALE = 1:10 (11X17 SHEET) SCALE = 1:20 TRUE REVISIONS NICK DEAVER Architect 606 Highland Avenue Austin, Texas 78703 www.nickdeaver.com 02/08/21 PHASE: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: FISHER/CASTELLANO Residence 508 E. MARY STREET AUSTIN, TX 78704 PROJECT MANAGER: DRAWING NAME: EXISTING SITE PLAN DRAWN BY: JD CHECKED …
HLC D ESIGN R EVIEW ZILKER METRO PAR K ZILKER CLUBHOUSE R E H A B I L I T A T I O N P R O J E C T April 12, 2021 1 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation 2 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation Chronology • 1917 — Barton Springs Park given to City of Austin • 1932 — Remainder of Zilker Park, large tract north and west of original gift, given to City of Austin • 1934 — Boy Scout Lodge (now known as Zilker Clubhouse) built by the CWA, CCC • 1934 — Lookout Point built by the CCC • 1940 — Addition to north wing built by the NYA, for use as a • 1956 — Paved terrace added to the east of the Clubhouse, • 1963 — PARD facilities officially integrated • 1994 — New restrooms added north of main room, accessible • 1997 — Clubhouse and Point listed on National Register under caretaker’s residence built by the Jaycees parking and entry route the Zilker Park NRHD by UT SOA • 2006 — HABS drawings and documentation completed • 2012 — Zilker Park Cultural Landscape Report completed by UT SOA MSHP student Boy Scout Clubhouse construction, ca. 1934, Austin History Center 3 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation LEGEND 1934 1940 1994 OFFICE 2 BREAK RM. OFFICE 1 BATH STOR. STOR. KITCHEN KITCHEN STORAGE OFFICE 3 MAIN ROOM VEST. WOMEN MEN 4 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation Zilker Clubhouse, ca. 1940s, Foster, William Hague. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Photo courtesy gypc.girl.photography 5 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation Lookout Point construction, 1934, Austin History Center Lookout Point, 1934, Austin History Center Lookout Point, 1937, Austin History Center Lookout Point, 2020 6 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | April 12, 2021Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation Scope Summary • Preservation and restoration of building • Programmatic priority for event use • Restore infilled original windows and doors • Restore the connection of main hall to cottage Modest formalizing elements to parking Landscape plan, drip irrigation Wayfinding and interpretive signage Study HVAC system, water heater relocation, gas service Replace electrical and data systems, improve lighting Window and door restoration, roof replacement, masonry cleaning, ironwork restoration 7 HLC DESIGN REVIEW | …
City of Austin Fire Station No. 3 Architectural Review Committee – Historic Landmark Commission – Design Overview Presentation 12 April 2021 Context Location: 201 West 30th St Currently, all fire trucks are being parked outside of the apparatus bay. Recent changes to the floodplain maps cause a significant portion of the building to be in the floodplain. Introduction Overview Construction completed on February 21, 1957 Architect: Roy Thomas Does not have any Landmark designations at present. Adjacent to the Aldridge Place Historic District Building History Repairable Not Repairable Overview The building has suffered two types of structural damage: 1) General wear and tear based on age. (entire structure) 2) Overstressing of the foundation due to parking trucks that are heavier than the original design load. (apparatus bay only) Structural Damage Shore up and preserve Demolish and replace Overview For the areas that have just suffered age- related wear and tear, the intent is to shore up that portion of the structure and preserve it. For the apparatus bay, the intent is to demolish the portion of the building that is beyond repair and replace it with a new structure that is sensitive but of its time. Project Intent Structural The City of Austin has conducted three studies of the building. Two structural studies and one geotechnical report. The second structural study specifically addressed potential remediation of the existing structure. All reports have been independently reviewed by the current structural engineer, who concurs with the studies’ methodologies and conclusions. Studies Historic An historic survey of the area was conducted. This building was identified in the survey. Recommendations for landmark were included. Reasoning: Possesses integrity and significance in Postwar Infrastructure Expansion. Survey Historic There are two simple paths: 1) The project moves forward without landmark designation. 2) The project moves forward with landmark designation. Two Paths Historic Without designation, the project would need approval for the proposed demolition. With intent for designation, the project would need both approval for the proposed demolition and a Certificate of Appropriateness. Our understanding is that the permitting process would overlap the landmark process if it were pursued by the city. Options Proposal Preservation of original use Carrying of roof line Use of brick Reuse of original signage Maintenance of original setback Compatible massing Use of period-appropriate detailing Preservation of historic fabric that is capable of being saved Design Highlights Proposal Original without emulation. Meets the needs …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, April 12, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, April 12, 6 p.m., with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, April 11, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, Sunday, April 11. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Belinda.Hare@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, April 12, 6 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 (Sunday, April 11, noon, 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 Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, April 12, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, April 12, 6 p.m., with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, April 11, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 12 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, Sunday, April 11. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Belinda.Hare@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, April 12, 6 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 (Sunday, April 11, noon, 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 Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a …
March 2021 March 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT • The live outcome percentage for March was 97 percent. • A total of 318 animals were adopted (219 dogs, 95 cats) • A total of 106 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • A total of 957 animals were brought to the shelter (588 stray, 234 owner surrender, 16 abandoned, 38 public assist, 81 wildlife). • Austin Animal Center moved to adoptions by appointment at the end of February and continued through March, after the City of Austin lifted COVID-19 Stage 5 restrictions. Animal Services News Animal Protection month of March. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 96 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 27 fencing assistance applications, implanted nine microchips and impounded 178 injured animals. • Officers entered 283 rabies exposure reports and submitted 73 specimens for rabies testing. Two bats tested positive for rabies and two bats were decomposed, so a definitive result could not be achieved. • 37 total coyote related activities o 25 sightings o 7 wild sick reports of mange o 3 incidents o 2 encounters • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 30 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets was a factor in this activity o 2 encounters involved residents being followed by a coyote while walking their dog • Incidents: Pets were a factor in one of the activities o 1 incident involved a coyote with mange charging two APD Officers. The Officers shot at the coyote, but the coyote managed to get away unharmed March 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs o 1 incident involved a coyote charging a resident and his dog o 1 incident involved a coyote taking an off-leash, unattended cat in a neighborhood • A total of 56 volunteers donated 1263 hours during March. • Volunteers assisted with our most successful adoption event (“Kiss Me, I’m Adoptable”) during COVID restrictions which resulted in 24 adoptions in only two hours. • More than 210 families provided foster care, and a total of 88 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 997 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 106 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 257 animals in foster homes. • 180 animals were transferred to 29 AAC rescue partners: 8 …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Friday April 9, 2021 MCPD regular meeting to be held Friday, April 09, 2021 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 Thursday, April 8, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 9, 2021 MCPD regular meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, April 8, 2021. 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 made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión convocada del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (04/09/2021) 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 (04/08/21 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: (512)-974-3256 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de david.ondich@austitnexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la …
DRAFT Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on People with Disabilities WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri adversely impacted people with disabilities specifically because of our being people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the pre‐existing conditions of people with disabilities were either exacerbated by the extreme cold and/or a prolonged lack of access to necessary resources; WHEREAS the prescription medications keeping us alive either were close to spoilage or running dangerously low, stores were closed, roads and sidewalks were icy, and proactively stocking up on these controlled substances is not legally permitted under federal law; WHEREAS, local media has documented specific burdens which Winter Storm Uri especially imposed upon local people with disabilities such as needing to use car batteries to attempt to keep essential medical equipment properly and fully running; WHEREAS, lack of readily accessible information updates prevented Deaf people from learning what had happened and what was occurring; WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri also created numerous specific resource barriers for the homeless community, several of whom have disabilities; WHEREAS, several homeless individuals froze to death from hypothermia during Winter Storm Uri and the area shelters which were usually capable of providing essential social services instead also lacked sufficient winter insulation; WHEREAS, several individuals with heart, kidney disease, and/or spinal cord injuries also had increased susceptibility to freezing temperatures specifically because of their disabilities; WHEREAS an extended lack of functioning and accessible toilets throughout the City of Austin immediately following the post‐storm power outage posed specific access, mobility and hygiene challenges for several people with disabilities; WHEREAS a prolonged lack of easy and immediate local access to clean water resources impacts both the proper dosing of medication and effective hydration to safely manage chronic disabilities; WHEREAS because of a combination of poverty, gentrification, and lack of accessibility, people with disabilities have limited resources to effectively withstand both the immediate and secondary effects of Winter Storm Uri and other natural disasters; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that the City of Austin go on record acknowledging that ableism is a real, profound, and serious problem in our City which must be addressed by the City Council and City Managers; AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that a disability disaster office be established in Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriately prioritize the Austin Texas disability community …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Recommendation Number20210409-2B A Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on People with Disabilities WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri adversely impacted people with disabilities specifically because of our being people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the pre-existing conditions of people with disabilities were either exacerbated by the extreme cold and/or a prolonged lack of access to necessary resources; WHEREAS the prescription medications keeping us alive either were close to spoilage or running dangerously low, stores were closed, roads and sidewalks were icy, and proactively stocking up on these controlled substances is not legally permitted under federal law; WHEREAS, local media has documented specific burdens which Winter Storm Uri especially imposed upon local people with disabilities such as needing to use car batteries to attempt to keep essential medical equipment properly and fully running; WHEREAS, lack of readily accessible information updates prevented Deaf people from learning what had happened and what was occurring; WHEREAS, Winter Storm Uri also created numerous specific resource barriers for the homeless community, several of whom have disabilities; WHEREAS, several homeless individuals froze to death from hypothermia during Winter Storm Uri and the area shelters which were usually capable of providing essential social services instead also lacked sufficient winter insulation; WHEREAS, several individuals with heart, kidney disease, and/or spinal cord injuries also had increased susceptibility to freezing temperatures specifically because of their disabilities; WHEREAS an extended lack of functioning and accessible toilets throughout the City of Austin immediately following the post-storm power outage posed specific access, mobility and hygiene challenges for several people with disabilities; WHEREAS a prolonged lack of easy and immediate local access to clean water resources impacts both the proper dosing of medication and effective hydration to safely manage chronic disabilities; WHEREAS because of a combination of poverty, gentrification, and lack of accessibility, people with disabilities have limited resources to effectively withstand both the immediate and secondary effects of Winter Storm Uri and other natural disasters; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that the City of Austin go on record acknowledging that ableism is a real, profound, and serious problem in our City which must be addressed by the City Council and City Managers; AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is recommending that a disability disaster office be established in Austin Water and …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 4/9/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 4/9/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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.dugan@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission la FECHA de la reunion (4/9/2021) 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 (4/8/2021 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 junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Brigham Morris Dr. Sterling Lands Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Hoang Le Luis Gonzalez Prabhu Kannan Members in Attendance Brigham Morris Dr. Sterling Lands Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Hoang Le Luis Gonzalez Prabhu Kannan Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Place holder Staff in Attendance Matthew Dugan MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan called the meeting to order at 1:06 pm with 8 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. Representing the NAACP Austin Chapter, Mr. Young introduced himself to the ICRC and indicated interest in providing a presentation once all seats of the commission have been filled. 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Lands’ motion, Commissioner Kannan’s approval, the March 11, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. STAFF BREIEFINGS Adjustment to selection process. Jason Hadavi with the Office of City Auditor discussed adjustments to the selections process including: • On March 31, 2021, the Auditor’s Office discovered unique errors that occurred with the data download on the applications received for the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission. • 5 applicants that met the minimum qualifications were not included in the pool of 284 applications received/submitted and were not sent to be reviewed and considered for the final 60 most qualified by the Applicant Review Panel. • 5 applicants that did not met the minimum qualifications were included to the 284 applications received/submitted and sent to be reviewed and considered for the final 60 most qualified by the Applicant Review Panel. • …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 7 de abril 2021 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 (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
