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20210208-2A: The City of Austin's Legislative Agenda — original pdf
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210208-2A: The City of Austin’s Legislative Agenda WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its Residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION THAT: 1. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. Page 1 of 3 2. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. 3. The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges …
20210208-2D: Appointment of At-Large Commission Members — original pdf
Date 1. Charles Curry 2. Tarik Daniels 3. Kathryn Gonzales 4. Melissa Taylor LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210208-2D February 8, 2021 Appointment of At-Large Commission Members Subject Recommendation to Council The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends the appointment/re- appointment of the following individuals for at-large stakeholder representation on the commission: Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: February 8, 2021 Motioned By: Commissioner Doughty Seconded By: Commissioner Baeza For: 1. Baeza 2. Curry 3. Doughty 4. Dowling 5. Gonzales 6. Gonzalez 7. Kirby 8. Martinez 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: 1. Chavez 2. Curette 3. Daniels 4. Gorczynski 5. Hines Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
Approved Minutes Feb 8 2021 — original pdf
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED March 8, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, February 8, 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, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Monica Frenden, JoAnne Norton, and Nancy Nemer. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Andrea Schwartz, Ryan Clinton, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The following speakers were allowed a three-minute allotment to express their views on items not posted on the Agenda: Delia Garza Meike Alana Susan Wampler Rachel Patfield Valerie Yates James Piper Michael Kinney Donna Skibbie 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the January, 2021, meeting; Commissioner Nemer seconded the motion. Motion passed 8 to 0 with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting later, after the vote; Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Revisions to the City’s Vicious Dog Ordinance Commissioner Norton moved to approve the changes to the Vicious Dog Ordinance; Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting and voted to approve, along with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton, for a unanimous, 9 to 0 vote. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluation of Monthly Release Rates No action taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Off Leash Dogs Commissioner Norton moved to form a Work Group to see what can be done to resolve loose dog issues. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 9 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor Jarl, Frenden, Flores, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. Commissioner Nazor made a motion to move Agenda Item 4c to the second item under New Business. Commissioner Norton seconded the …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday February 8, 2021, via video conference. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Curry, Doughty, Dowling, Kathryn Gonzales, Saul Gonzalez, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Wes Cowan of OutYouth spoke on Item 2c concerning mental health issues. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of January 11, 2021, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Vice Chair Gonzales made a motion to adopt a recommendation supporting the City’s Legislative Agenda and Commissioner Taylor seconded. The commission adopted the recommendation 10-0. b. Charles Robbins with Health Management Associates provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. HMA has received data from a previous survey conducted by QWELL. The HMA survey has received more than 600 responses represented by a wide variety of demographics. c. Chair Martinez provided an update on the City’s FY 2021-2022 budget process. d. Commissioner Doughty made a motion to adopt a recommendation that Commissioners Daniels, Curry, Gonzales, and Taylor be re-appointed to the at-large stakeholder positions and Commission Baeza seconded. The commission adopted the recommendation 10-0. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. without objection.
Approved Minutes — original pdf
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 8, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:30 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 January 25, 2021. a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of The minutes of the January 25, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Eisenbrey’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 3-0, with Chair Peréz-Wisely off the dais. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 8, 2021 Chair Peréz-Wisely recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 12:15 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wisely called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 12:30 p.m. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Dametri Hubbard regarding their Discharge from the Public Works Department. The motion to deny Dametri Hubbard’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Dametri Hubbard was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) 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 This item was postponed. Municipal Civil Service Director. This item was postponed. c. Discussion regarding appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Discussion …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Board of Adjustment Meeting February 8, 2021 Board of Adjustment to be held February 8, 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 (February 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 8, 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, (February 7, 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 Reunión del Board of Adjustment la FECHA de la reunion (February 8, 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 (February 7, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion February 8, 2021, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-2202 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (February 7, 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 …
2021-02-08_URB_ApprovedMintues — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021, 2:00-5:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Kobla Tetey Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Absentees: Jacqueline Watson joined the dais at 3:00pm. PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 2:04pm with six members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No one signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the January 19, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the URB January 19, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously with the correction that Commissioner Pierce was absent at the meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion and possible action amending in recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan, East land use regulations 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD), and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) by the Urban Renewal Board on January 19, 2021. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, an updated recommendation to adopt both NCCDs and Urban Renewal Plan, including the original text and new changes to the text, passed on a unanimous vote. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Discussion was held; no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Review preliminary drafts of new RFPs for blocks 16 and 18 • Discuss scoring criteria for RFP • Generate a development timeline (“critical path”) of development targets for blocks 16 and 18 ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 3:25pm without objection. 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 …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Electric Utility Commission February 8, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 1:05 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Hadden, Reed, Stone, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray were absent. Chair Hopkins recognized and thanked Commissioner Boyle for his service, as this is his final meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re Customer Assistance Program 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the January 11, 2021 regular meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Tuttle); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2-4, 6-9, and 11 – 13 unanimously recommended on consent (8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent). Following discussion, the following items were recommended on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent: Item 5: motion (Tuttle) to recommend; seconded (Reed) Item 10: motion (Weldon) to recommend; seconded (Hadden) Item 14: motion (Reed) to recommend; seconded (Weldon) 2. (2/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design (formerly Future Downtown Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design) in the amount of $1,436,895, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,895,895. 3. (2/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC, for Bluff Springs Substation in the amount of $7,407,380.03 plus a $740,380 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,148,118.03. 4. (2/18) [Austin Energy] Authorize execution of 10-year extensions to existing electric service franchise agreements for the use of rights-of-way within other municipalities within the Austin Energy service territory, maintaining the payment amount of three percent of gross electric revenues from customers within each municipality. 1 5. (2/18) [Austin Energy and Austin Water] Approve an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities’ Plus-One payment assistance programs. 6. (3/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with RecordPoint Software USA LLC, to provide Records365 enterprise electronic records management software solution, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel Special Called Meeting February 7, 2021 Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel meeting to be held February 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 (February 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@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 jesus.pantel@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 Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (February 7, 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 (February 6, 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 512-974-9315 o jesus.pantel@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 …
Art in Public Places Ordinance — original pdf
CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. § 7-2-1 - DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) ART means a work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, decorative or commemorative structure, or parking facility; (b) to acquire parkland or to develop a park; (c) for a street improvement project, other than street repair or reconstruction; (d) for an improvement to a streetscape; (e) for a bridge including the incorporation of an artistic feature into the structural design; (f) for a water or wastewater treatment facility; or (g) that is an appropriate project for art as recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and Arts Commission and approved by the city council. (3) CONSTRUCTION COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-4 (Construction Cost Calculation). (4) STREETSCAPE means an improvement to a public right-of-way, including a sidewalk, tree, light fixture, sign, and furniture. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-1; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-2 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office shall designate an art in public places administrator to perform the functions described in this chapter. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-2; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-3 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL. this chapter. The Arts Commission shall appoint an Art in Public Places Panel to perform the functions described in Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(A); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-4 - CONSTRUCTION COST CALCULATION. (A) In this section: (1) DEBT ISSUANCE COST means the cost to the City to issue bonds for a project. (2) DEMOLITION COST means the cost to remove a building or other existing structure from a project site. (3) EQUIPMENT COST means the cost of equipment or furnishings that are portable or of standard manufacture and used in a project. The term excludes equipment or furnishings: (a) that are custom designed; or (b) that create a new use for a project. (4) PERMIT AND FEE COST means the cost of …
Arts Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021 — original pdf
1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Home Services Programs Boards (/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 1/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. See Section 2-1-103 (https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances? nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-1CIBO_ART2BO_S2-1-103ARCO) of the City Code for additional duties. Meetings Third Monday of the month unless designated otherwise (*) 6:00 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the agenda See agenda or contact liaison for meeting location and time Meeting Documents: View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents (http://austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) 2021 Meeting Schedule: January 21, 2021 - Special Called January 25, 2021* - Cancelled February 22, 2021* March 15, 2021 April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August 16, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 18, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 13, 2021* Staff Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Economic Development Department, 512-974-7854 Jesus Pantel, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9315 Meghan Wells, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9314 By-laws By-laws: Arts Commission (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=250275), PDF Annual Reports 2018 Annual Report (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=326324) Boards and Commissions Information Center (/department/boards-and-commissions- information-center) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 2/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Members (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) Get information or assistance (/department/311) Site Map (/sitemap) Public Records (https://austintexas.gov/edims/search.cfm) City Council Message Board (https://austincouncilforum.org/) Visit Austin (https://www.austintexas.org/) City Directory (/contact-us) Jobs (https://www.austincityjobs.org/) Legal Notices (/page/legal-notice) Privacy Policy (/page/privacy-policy) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 3/3
Arts Commission Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-103 - ARTS COMMISSION. (A) The Arts Commission membership should represent the broad arts constituency rather than individual disciplines. The commission should have a balanced membership reflecting in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines, large and small institutions, educational institutions, individual artists, and principles of arts administration, experimental and traditional forms, urban design, and gender. The commission should reflect Austin's ethnic diversity. (B) The commission shall: (1) serve as an advisory body to the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; (2) promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; (3) facilitate communication between arts organizations; and (4) foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. (C) The commission shall require peer panelists to comply with the conflict of interest provisions of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure). Source: Ord. 20071129-011.
Arts Commission Work Plan for 2020 — original pdf
Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 9 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. a. Incorporate the FOUR PILLARS into all Arts Commission Programs i. Cultivate Leadership – develop current and emerging leaders ii. Ensure and Encourage Equity – reflect the growing diverse population of Austin iii. Foster Collaboration – contribute to Austin’s robust arts eco- iv. system Inspire Evolution – achieve advancement through innovation and resiliency b. GOAL I. COUNCIL RELATIONS Increase communication between Commission and Council in order to keep Council abreast of Arts Commission duties and actions. Objectives: a. Commissioners to meet face-to-face at least quarterly with appointing Council Member ** except during period of shelter in place orders in effect b. Commissioners to communicate monthly with their Council Member’s staff c. Commission to monitor the activity of the Council Economic Opportunity Committee and become involved as needed Educate new Council Members about the Cultural Arts Division and goals of its programs, including Civic Arts, Cultural Funding Programs and Art in Public Places c. GOAL II. CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING Maintain oversight of Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate distribution and use. Objectives: use a. On a monthly basis, monitor Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate b. Review and recommend for appropriate action all cultural funding program applications appropriate action c. Review all recommended Art in Public Places projects and recommend d. Encourage collaboration among arts organizations through policies and guidelines to maximize resources, effectiveness, productivity and quality of work, minimize fracturing among arts groups, and increase the overall impact of cultural arts funding in arts community Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 10 e. Review funding program guidelines annually and revise as needed. d. GOAL III. PUBLIC ART Maintain support for the Art in Public Places program Objectives: a. staff or the Art in Public Places Panel b. Commission and the Art in Public Places Panel On a monthly basis, take action on project or program recommendations from Build a strong framework of understanding and communication between the Arts e. GOAL IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a robust working knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Arts Commission by all Commissioners Objectives: a. Orient any newly appointed Commissioners on the role of the Arts Commission through the use of the Arts Commission orientation document upon appointment b. Conduct an annual Arts Commission all-day retreat c. …
Commission Staff Support Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-7 - STAFF SUPPORT. (A) The city manager shall designate a City department to provide staff support for each board and each committee of a board and each joint committee, including an executive to serve as executive board liaison and a staff member to serve as board liaison between the department and the board. (B) The city clerk serves as liaison between boards, citizens, council, and department liaisons. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20101209-003.
Commission Term and Limitations Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-22 - MEMBERSHIP TERM AND LIMITATION. (A) A board member is appointed for a term of up to four years beginning March 1st. The tenure of a board member runs concurrently with the tenure of the city council member who appoints the (B) Except as provided in Subsection (C), a board member may serve no longer than eight consecutive years on the same board. Service before July 31, 2015 is excluded in determining the number of years served. (C) A board member who has served eight years on the same board is not eligible for reappointment to that board until the expiration of two years after the last date of the member's service on that member. board. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080214-012; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20090618-020;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 2, 7-1-15.
Funding Review Process: Arts Commission Report — original pdf
Funding Review Process: Arts Commission Report (talking points) HOW WE GOT HERE Cultural Funding Responsiveness WG The Cultural Funding Responsiveness Working Group was established in AUG 2018 in response to misalignments by funding working groups unable to communicate with each other. The prevailing assumption that the “community agreement” directed the city and the Commission to fund “everyone” and the successful outreach efforts by CAD staff to underserved as well as new artists, created a strain on available funds. After meeting 5 times, the WG concluded that a decision must be made. But neither the Arts Commission nor CAD staff could make it. “Do we fund everyone with less money? Or fund less groups with more money?” The WG introduced two action items at the 2018 Arts Commission retreat: the 4 pillars to guide all WG discussions regarding funding programs and a survey to begin community outreach. 2018 HOT funding plateau The plateau in HOT funds plus the increase of successful applicants reduced available funds. Technically, HOT funds increased from the previous year (see green bar in the graph). But the Pg.1 Prepared by Arts Commission Chair, Jaime Salvador Castillo 1/23/21 - 2/2/21 percentage of growth was less than in previous years. And the rollover amount was also less than previous years. Issues to fix, identified by cultural contractors At both the regular September Arts Commission meeting and the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting in 2018, citizen communications speakers identified issues with the funding program that needed to be addressed. 1. Historic Inequities 2. Over 90% acceptance 3. Peer panel 4. 5. Better, more timely communication of changes or issues that affect the community Inconsistent Scores At the conclusion of the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting, CAD staff and the Arts Commission both committed to a complete review of the cultural funding process. 2018 Audit Report: Cultural Arts Contract Monitoring? http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Auditor/Audit_Reports/Cultural_Arts_Contract _Monitoring_September_2018.pdf CONSULTANT What did they do (what was their scope)? CAD staff committed to reviewing the whole cultural funding process and took the opportunity to look at all CAD programs historically and recently. This was done with the hope of identifying values for aligning CAD processes, multiple Working Groups’ conversations, community engagement, and the scope of work for the consultant. The proposed scope of work (as heard on the recording 1 of 2, of February 2019 18:00 Guide the process of evaluation, facilitate dialogue, look at …
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JOINT ARTS COMMISSION MEETING WITH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 – 12:30pm-3:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on December 14, 2020 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES and January 21, 2021 No action taken 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Communication b. Term limits 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Cultural Arts Division and the Economic Development Department (staff)? No action taken ii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the arts community? iii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Art in Public Places panel? No action taken No action taken iv. Final thoughts No action taken v. Cultural Funding No action taken A. Art in Public Places panel adjourned ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesús Pantel at Economic Development Department, at 512-974-9315, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Pantel at 512-974-9315.
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Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held February 3, 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 (February 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (3 de febrero de 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 (2 de febrero de 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 la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …