Feral Hog Program on the Austin Water Wildland Conservation Division Lands Overview: • For over 15 years, Austin Water– Wildland Conservation Division has actively worked to reduce the feral hog population on land it manages. This is done through a program of trapping and safely dispatching hogs. The removal of invasive species is necessary to protect habitat and water quality and is required for compliance with our federal Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) permit. • The Wildland Conservation Division and our Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Partners at Travis County are also working with Dr. John Morill, DVM, PhD, and John Cornelius (Orion Research and Management Services) on a research study to track multiple zoonotic diseases that have potential negative impacts to human health and safety. Data from this study are reported to the Texas Animal Health Commission as well as National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These studies are in collaboration with the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas and the University of Texas at El Paso. • Decreasing the number of feral hogs on the Wildlands is a major component of Austin • Water’s land management plans. Approximately 75-150 feral hogs are removed through Austin Water management annually. In addition to the potential safety and health risk to biologists or hikers and runners with this invasive species, feral hogs also cause significant ecological damage. Since areas of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve like the Bull Creek greenbelt represent some of the very last breeding grounds for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, hog damage directly undermines Austin Water’s commitment to conservation of this habitat. As Austin continues to urbanize, the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve is an irreplaceable resource. Feral hogs also cause significant damage to springs and creeks on the Austin Water properties where they are found. Additional feral hog management techniques and considerations: • Austin Water continues to install high game fences around the perimeter of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and Water Quality Protection Lands. The fences help to keep wildlife inside the preserve, and neighbors should not damage any fencing and report any cuts in the fence to the Wildland Conservation Division (512-972-1660). Minimizing movement of feral hog populations is important to reducing their numbers and protecting the safety of our neighbors. When they can migrate from an area with an active trap into areas without a management program, they are able to reproduce and …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 2021-01-11-4B January 13, 2021 Date: Subject: Legislative Agenda Motioned By: Ryan Clinton Recommendation; The Animal Advisory Commission recommends that Senate bill 197 be added to the City's legislative agenda and take action necessary action to support the City's No Kill goals. Description of Recommendation to Council; Seconded By: Monica Frenden SB 197 would exempt rescue groups from paying sales tax on animal adoptions. Rationale: Vote For: 9-0 Against: none Abstain: none Absent: 3 with one vacancy Attest: AAC Chair 1 of 1
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0001 DATE: January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Claudia Salguero OWNER: Kate Ontes ADDRESS: 2402 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for illumination of two (2) wall signs and two (2) projecting signs in order to provide signage for CVS in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (H) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-2 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0003 DATE: January 11, 2021 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Michael Gaudini OWNER: Timothy Finley ADDRESS: 2552 GUADALUPE ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: a) (F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides. b) (G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side c) (H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Moxy Hotel in a “CS-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non-electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building.(G) A wall sign is permitted if the sign complies with this subsection. (1) One projecting sign for each building façade is permitted (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstaining) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0025 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: John A Riley ADDRESS: 3707 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code: (a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 10 feet 5 inches (requested for stairs), and 20 feet (requested for new garage). No structure currently existing. (b) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (E) (2) to increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient more than 35 percent from 0 (zero) percent (not allowed) to 11.5 percent (requested) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in a "LA", Lake Austin zoning district. Note: LDC Section 25-2-551 (E) (2) On a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is prohibited except for the construction of a fence, driveway, road or utility that cannot be reasonably placed elsewhere, or a non- mechanized pedestrian facility, such as a foot path, sidewalk, or stairs. BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0067 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Linda Sullivan OWNER: Micheal and Jeanette Abbink ADDRESS: 1112 HARVARD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 spaces (required) to 0 spaces (requested) in order to erect a Single-Family residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two-Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-4 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0001 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 703 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) and b) Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the west side in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 2, 2.6 (A) Side Setback Plane. Except as provided in subsection B. below, an inwardly sloping 45-degree angle side setback plane begins at a horizontal line 15 feet directly above the side property line. The 15-foot height of the horizontal line is established for 40-foot deep portions of the lot beginning at the building line and extending to the rear of the lot, except that the last portion at the rear of the lot may be less than 40 feet deep. 1. the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines, the building line, and a line 40 feet from and parallel to the building line. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot For the first portion, the 15-foot height of the horizontal line is measured at from Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of 2. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 3. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-5 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0002 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL OWNER/APPLICANT: John Meyer ADDRESS: 705 FLETCHER ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, a) width from 50 feet (required) to 34 feet 9 inches (requested) and b) Standards, Article 2, Development Standards, 2.6 Setback Planes) to decrease the 45 degree angle side setback plane (required) to 0 degrees (requested) on the east side in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 2, 2.6 (A) Side Setback Plane. Except as provided in subsection B. below, an inwardly sloping 45-degree angle side setback plane begins at a horizontal line 15 feet directly above the side property line. The 15-foot height of the horizontal line is established for 40-foot deep portions of the lot beginning at the building line and extending to the rear of the lot, except that the last portion at the rear of the lot may be less than 40 feet deep. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) decrease the minimum lot from Section 25-2 (Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility For the first portion, the 15-foot height of the horizontal line is measured at For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of For successive portions other than the last portion, the 15-foot height of 1. the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines, the building line, and a line 40 feet from and parallel to the building line. 2. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. 3. the horizontal line is measured at the highest of the elevations of the four intersections of the side lot lines and the appropriate two lines that are 40 feet apart and parallel to the building line. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-6 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0008 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera OUT ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) ___-____Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Joel Nolan OWNER: Sarah Haynie ADDRESS: 3708 ROBINSON AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to amend existing Granted variance C15-2020-0065, to remove the condition related to STR’s BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0057 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Lauren Jones OWNER: Bryan E. Mayo ADDRESS: 901 TERRELL HILL DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) a) from 25 feet (required) to 15 feet (requested) and b) Standards, Article 3, 3.3 to increase the finished floor elevation of the first story from 3 feet (maximum allowed) to 8 feet (requested) above the "average elevation" in order to erect a Single Family Residence in a SF-3”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. Note: Article 3, 3.3.3 (B) (2) Gross Floor Area states Porches, basements, and attics that meet the following requirements shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area: (B) 2. The finished floor of the first story is not more than three feet above the average elevation at the intersections of the minimum front yard setback line and the side property lines. from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from Section 25-2 Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING OCT 12, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to November 9, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2020. Nov 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 11, 2021 AS PER APPLICANT’S REQUEST; January 11, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday January 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0069 _______Brooke Bailey OUT _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne ____-___VACANT _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera OUT _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) _______Donny Hamilton (Alternate) NOT AVAIL APPLICANT: Courntey Mogonye-McWhorter OWNER: Malia Muir ADDRESS: 1230 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B) (1) (b) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 25 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) (canal only) in order to erect a Single- Family Residence in an “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 14, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 14, 2020. DEC 14, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to January 11, 2021, and Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANURARY 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, via videoconference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Daniels, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Saul Gonzalez, Hines, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of December 7, 2020, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of HMA Associates provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. Charles provided demographic statistics for the attendees of two town halls. The study team has begun conducting targeted stakeholder interviews. The community-wide survey will be released to specific community partners within the next week. b. Edna Yang of American Gateways provided a presentation on the organization’s services and how they are supported by the funding it receives from the City of Austin. Edna asked the commission to support additional funding for immigration legal representation. c. Chair Martinez provided an update to the commission concerning the City’s budget deliberations and community outreach. The commission will not conduct its own individual town hall but will join other commissions to conduct topical town halls that focus on strategic outcomes. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. without objection.
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-01-11 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED FEBRUARY 8, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION January 11, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, January 11, 2021, 6 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Monica Frenden, Andrea Schwartz, JoAnne Norton, and Ryan Clinton (some commissioners joined the meeting late as noted below). Commission Members Absent: Lisa Mitchell, Nancy Nemer, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare Speakers: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the October 12, 2020, meeting; Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. Motion passed 7 to 0 with Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Nazor, Brandes and Clinton joined the meeting later, after the vote; Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent. District 4 position is vacant. Commissioner Flores proposed moving agenda item 4b, Staff Briefing on Animal Sales in Travis County, before New Business; Commissioner Jarl seconded the motion which passed, 7 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Nazor, Brandes and Clinton joined the meeting later, after the vote. Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant. 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-01-11 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. NEW BUSINESS b. Animal Sales in Travis County Animal Services Officer Mark Sloat reported that animal sales in Travis County are outside the jurisdiction of Animal Protection; calls regarding related animal welfare/cruelty go to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Sale of Animals in Travis County Commissioners Nazor and Brandes joined the meeting during this discussion. Commissioner Jarl proposed, and Commissioner Norton seconded, the commission recommend Travis County Commissioners Court review Austin’s Ordinance §-3-2-3, Commerce in Live Animals, and incorporate the portions allowed under State statutes into a County ordinance. The motion passed 9 to 0 with all those present voting in favor, including Commissioners Lundstedt, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Frenden, Schwartz, Norton, Nazor and Brandes voting in favor. Commissioner Clinton was not present for the vote. Commissioners Mitchell and Nemer were absent; District 4 position is vacant. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Changes and Updates to the Vicious …
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment MINUTES January 11, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held January 11, 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 (January 10, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 11, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (January 10, 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 elaine.ramirez@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 A-1/1 Minutos del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (January 11, 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 (January 10, 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 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (January 10, 2021 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 …
