DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair D. Carroll at 6:04 PM Commissioner E. Taniguchi - arrived at 6:05PM Commissioner S. Franco - left at 6:07PM Commissioner B. Frail - arrived at 6:08PM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL speak regarding items not on the agenda; No Citizens signed up to speak 3. 4. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The 90 Rainey project, addressed at 90 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a Page 1 of 3 gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Carson Nelson, Nelson Partners; Daniel Woodroffe, DWG) The motion to support the project, as it complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. vote of [7-0-0] 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the November 25, 2019 meeting minutes; Approval by Commissioner A. Coleman, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi b. Discussion and possible action on 2020 Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Schedule Approval by Commissioner A. Coleman seconded by Commissioner M. Henao-Robeldo. B. Frail left the dias at 7:29 PM and returned at 7:34 PM and was not present for the vote c. Liaison Reports; Commissioner M. Henao-Robeldo – Stated that the Downtown Commission will be meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Chairman D. Carroll – stated that the Joint Sustainability Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; M. Haneo-Robledo left the dias at 7:32 PM quorum was lost, and returned at 7:34 PM. …
ACT Design Commission January 27, 2020 1 Agenda ● Purpose, Scope and Deliverables ● Existing Conditions ● Public Engagement Approach ● Project Schedule 2 Purpose, Scope and Deliverables 3 Purpose 2011 2009 ● Update to the 2002 Downtown Access and Mobility Plan and Downtown Austin Plan’s 2011 Transportation Framework ● Update the transportation vision for downtown to align with the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ● Identify priority transportation projects in downtown 2002 4 4 2001 Recent Projects & Initiatives MoPac Express Lanes 2018 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2019 Project Connect Vision Plan 2018 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative 2019 Downtown Austin Parking Strategy 2018 5 Transformative Projects ● Project Connect ● Capital Express Project (I-35) ● MoPac Express Lanes ● Congress Avenue 6 Urban Design Guidelines ● Recommendation 20191216-05E: Design Commission provided a recommendation to Council to update the Urban Design Guidelines: ○ …the Design Commission respectfully requests that City Council direct staff to initiate a revision process to the Urban Design Guidelines to better align them with Austin’s adopted policies; including, but not limited to: The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Austin Plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the Austin Core Transportation Plan, Vision Zero, and the Austin Community Climate Plan. 7 Scope ● Phase 1: Data Collection (Completed FY19) ○ Multimodal Cordon Line Study ○ Project Database TDM Workshop ○ ● ○ ○ Phase 2: Plan Development (Began FY20) Task 1: Data Collection and Review Task 2: Existing and Future Conditions Assessment Task 3: Policy Review Task 4: Plan Development Task 5: Plan Compilation Task 6: Public Engagement Task 7: Advanced Renderings ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 8 Major Deliverables Plan Document Comprehensive List of Projects Signature Projects Modeling and Visualizations Supporting text and policy framework An aspirational list of projects in varying stages of project development The most transformative and effective projects in achieving the vision for downtown and the city Updated analysis of the street network and visualizations of recommendations 9 Comprehensive List of Projects Database of projects identified in Phase I Reviewing and updating to reflect ASMP, Street Impact Fee, recent developments Corridor Improvements Systemic Improvements ● One-way to two-way conversions ● Dedicated transit lanes ● Corridor reconstruction ● New street connections • Safety improvements • Pedestrian amenities • Bicycle & scooter facilities • Placemaking • Wayfinding • Signalized intersections • Curb management 10 Existing Conditions 11 Existing Conditions • Existing …
David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Katie Halloran Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200127-03A February 13, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project located at 904 US Highway 183 South. Bart Whatley Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Beau Frail Melissa Henao-Robledo Josue Meiners Motioned By: Amendment 01: Amendment 02: Amendment 03: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends approval of the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project, located at 904 US Highway 183 South, as presented on January 27, 2020 with the three amendments listed below. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation of the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project, as presented to the body on January 27, with the following amendments: 1. Recommend that the design team and City Project Manager contact the Art in Public Places program staff about how to better engage the planned hike and bike trail with public art instead of building façade. 2. Recommend the design team reviews the pedestrian circulation through the site. Priority has been given to vehicles, but the drivers of those vehicles must be able to safely get to the waiting areas. 3. Recommend that the City Project Manager, and design team, engage the adjacent neighborhood about how to better provide them with connectivity to the future hike and bike trail. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Bart Whatley, Katie Halloran, Martha Gonzalez, Evan Taniguchi, Beau Frail, Melissa Henao- 9 - 0 - 0 Robledo, Josue Meiners, Ben Lukens Absent: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for City of Austin Marshalling Yard Page 1
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS x David Carroll, Chair (District 1) x Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) x Josue Meiners (District 4) x Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) x Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) x x x x Beau Frail (District 6) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “X” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF x Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison x Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison x Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison x Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison 1. Roll Call None. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Page 1 of 4 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Marshalling Project, addressed at 904 US Highway 183 S, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Anthony Collier (Convention Center); Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects) Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects), Anthony Collier (Convention Center), Allison (Public Works), Elsa Franks (Student Architects), Thomas Duval (Def Car Engineering), and Trish Tatro (City of Austin Convention Center) presented and answered questions from Commissioners. The motion to support the project was made by Commissioner B. Whatley; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly amendment to request that the applicants consider a speaking to AIPP “Art In Public Places” how the funds can be directed for the hike and bike trail area, and to orient the art to be viewed. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo - Made a friendly amendment to review the pedestrian circulation. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner J. Meiners - Made a friendly amendment to continue conversations with the adjacent neighborhood on how to better incorporate them with the project. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded the acceptance of all the amendments. The motion and friendly amendment were approved on a unanimous vote [9‐0‐0]. b. Staff briefing on the Austin Core Transportation Plan to be presented by Cole Kitten and Liane Miller from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD).); Cole Kitten presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): 4. None. Page 2 of …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall, Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2019 b. Approve the minutes for the Special Called Meeting on January 13, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax report, presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Deputy Director, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process, presented by Alberto Mejia 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Appoint a Chair to the Art in Public Places Panel Nominating Committee b. Approve the Final Design by Yareth Fernández for Dove Springs Recreation Center, Art in Public Places Project c. Discussion and Possible Action on meeting calendar and locations d. Discussion of Cultural Funding Review Process (see discussion question below) What does a thriving Austin cultural system look like to you? 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible action on formation of a guidelines working group ii. Omnibus iii. Working Group Updates A. Update from Creative Space Bond Working Group – Commissioners Reeves (Chair), Flores, LaTouf and Barnes and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal, Chaka Mahone and Stuart Sullivan A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting will be on Monday, February 24 @ 6pm at Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION REVISED AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2019 b. Approve the minutes for the Special Called Meeting on January 13, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax report, presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Deputy Director, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process, presented by Alberto Mejia 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Appoint a Chair to the Art in Public Places Panel Nominating Committee b. Approve the Final Design by Yareth Fernández for Dove Springs Recreation Center, Art in Public Places Project c. Discussion and Possible Action on meeting calendar and locations d. Discussion of Cultural Funding Review Process (see discussion question below) What does a thriving Austin cultural system look like to you? 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible action on formation of a guidelines working group ii. Omnibus iii. Working Group Updates A. Update from Creative Space Bond Working Group – Commissioners Reeves (Chair), Flores, LaTouf and Barnes and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal, Chaka Mahone and Stuart Sullivan A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting will be on Monday, February 24 @ 6pm at Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E …
Art in Public Places Program 201 East 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 512.974.7700 www.austincreates.com PROCESS SUMMARY Dove Springs Recreation Center Art In Public Places Project PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to design and fabricate artwork for the Dove Springs Recreation Center at 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744. The City of Austin requests qualifications from professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet and Blanco counties. The total budget available for this project is $44,000. The call opened on July 18, 2017. Submission deadline is 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and was extended to October 19, 2017. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Located in District 2 in south east Austin, Dove Springs Recreation Center offers Youth, Adult and Senior Programs as well as Sports Leagues and Special Events. The Parks and Recreation Department is expanding the existing building to provide a commercial grade kitchen and add flexible spaces to meet the desires for new and expanded programming from the $1.75M in funding allocated in the 2012 GO Bond for a renovation and expansion of the Recreation Center. The building expansion will be integrated with improvements to the park and play-scape, which opened in spring 2015. Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin in October 2017 and continue through October 2018. The facility will be closed to the public during construction. ARTWORK GOALS AIPP Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: Create an iconic artwork that heightens awareness of the facility; Demonstrate an interest in sustainable materials and builds upon the vision of the on-site wildlife habitat; Integrate educational elements that promote an investigation of the natural environment (educational elements could be physically or visually interactive); Consider the diverse community served by the center and the surrounding neighborhood; Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection BUDGET The AIPP 2% for this project is generated from the 2012 GO Bond for a renovation and expansion of the Recreation Center. The total award for an artist contract is $44,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. SELECTION PANEL PROJECT ADVISORS Jack White, visual …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting – Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman Commissioners Barnes, Fonte, and Keeton absent CALL TO ORDER – 6:20 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2019 b. Approve the minutes for the Special Called Meeting on January 13, 2020 Move to approve by Polgar, Seconded by Flores 6-0 Commissioners Barnes, Fonte, Mok and Keeton absent Move to approve by Polgar, seconded by Flores 6-0 Commissioners Barnes, Fonte, Mok and Keeton absent Commissioner Mok arrived on the dais Economic Development Motion to move 2.a until speaker arrives Motion Polgar Seconded Zisman 7-0 Commissioners Barnes, Fonte, and Keeton absent 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax report, presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Deputy Director, b. Cultural Funding Review Process, presented by Alberto Mejia 3. CHAIR’S REPORT Attended the January 25th Community Meeting, and the conversations that he heard were encouraging. The Arts Commission and the Community are having the same conversation. There was an understanding that this process is a large undertaking. Challenging everyone to help more than they have helped before. “If we don’t fix it, who will.” a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates – Jaime will be attending the next African American Quality of Life Commission. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. a. Jessica Nero with Blue Lapis Light – Interim year feedback, this gives the City an opportunity to fix what happened in FY18, and we will be back in the FY18 position, which we don’t want to be. b. Asante Abdullah, New World Audience – Music group that building infrastructure for a wide range of artists. c. Asaf Ronin, Austin Creative Alliance – Speak with lots of Artists, some are concerned about waiting until FY22 funding access, losing lots of resources, losing lots of venue …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11am South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Road Austin, Texas 78704 Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia CALL TO ORDER fiscal year budget 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. BUDGET BRIEFING – The Commission will receive a briefing on the 2020-2021 4. PUBLIC HEARING – Setting of priorities for future budget recommendations ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974‐9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov. 1 | P a g e
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30am South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Road Austin, Texas 78704 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – Chair Afifi called to order at 10:30am Board Members in Attendance: Chair Amanda Afifi, Vice-Chair Erazo, Maria C. Solis, Lourdes Zuniga, Jovita Flay, Felicia Peña 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Solis moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Zuniga seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. BUDGET BRIEFING – The Commission received a briefing on the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget from Ed VanEenoo, Chief Financial Officer 4. PUBLIC HEARING – Setting of priorities for future budget recommendations a. Marcela Lopez – Family Independence Initiative b. Ivanna Neri – Family Independence Initiative c. Susana Almanza – Community Development Corporations and the land development code d. Cathy McHorse – Success by 6 and early childhood e. Laura Olson – Go Austin Vamos Austin f. Jacqueline Angel – Commission on Seniors g. Laura Donnelly - Latinitas 1 | P a g e Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission h. John Gonzalez – dual language programming, land development code, tenants’ i. Lourdes Zuniga (not representing as a Commissioner) – Financial Literacy rights Coalition of Texas ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974-9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov. 2 | P a g e
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- Friday, January 24, 2020 One Texas Center, Room 325 505 Barton Springs Rd. 4pm-6pm COMMISSION MEMBERS: Denise Basore, Austin Community College Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykel Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Malachi Peterson, Huston-Tillotson University Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Kindle Kreis, University of Texas Matthew Barron, University of Texas Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University Kate Tyler, St. Edward’s University Kristen Marx, St. Edward’s University Any speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR Commissioners (who have been approved and completed training) are eligible to nominate themselves or other commissioners to serve as chair or co-chair. All commissioners must vote on both positions separately to determine both chair and co- chair. 4. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS Capitol Metro recap Central Texas Food Bank 5. WORKING GROUPS- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Commissioners will discuss and strategize within their working groups plans for addressing issues for the remainder of the Spring semester. a) Cap Metro transportation b) Food insecurity 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) AGENDA Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS a. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department b. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department c. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Joint Sustainability Committee January 22, 2020 6:00pm City Hall, Council Chambers 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas AGENDA Karen Magid (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Nhat Ho (Water & Wastewater Commission) Holt Lackey (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Rob Schneider (Planning Commission) MEMBERS Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Katie Coyne, Vice-Chair (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Kelly Davis (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc a. December 18, 2019 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Urban Forestry Presentation – Keith Mars, Development Services Department (Discussion and/or possible action) – 45 minutes b) Food Policy Recommendation on Land Development Code Revision (Discussion and/or c) Community Climate Plan Update – Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability (Discussion possible action) –45 minutes and/or possible action) – 20 minutes 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Working group updates (Discussion and/or possible action) b. Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions (Discussion and/or possible action) - Ongoing updates from Office of Sustainability regarding Community Climate Plan revision - Equity analysis of Atlas 14 - Green Infrastructure Plan - Adaptation overview from US Forest Service workshop - CapMetro – Project Connect Update 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 Zach Baumer with the Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2836, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please contact Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2836).
AUSTIN COMMUNITY CLIMATE PLAN UPDATE January 22, 2020 Community Content Workshops ■ At these workshops, you will: – – – Provide input and feedback to City staff about the challenges and barriers to reaching Austin’s climate goals. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of current sustainability trends and practices. Help identify priorities and strategies to improve lives, increase affordability, and craft equitable solutions that work for people. Transportation Electrification Community Workshop Tuesday, February 4th from 5:30-8pm at Austin Energy Town Lake Center - Assembly Room 130 Sustainable Buildings Community Workshop Saturday, February 8th from 2-4:30pm at Huston-Tillotson University - Dickey-Lawless Science Building Natural Systems Community Workshop Tuesday, February 11th from 5:30-8pm at the Carver Library Auditorium Transportation and Land Use Community Workshop Thursday, February 13th from 5:30-8pm at the Carver Library Auditorium Climate Change and Consumption Community Workshop Saturday, February 22nd from 10:30-1pm Location TBD *check later for updates 2 Climate Ambassadors ■ Kickoff Meetings are complete ■ Ambassadors will start attending some Advisory Group / Steering Committee meetings ■ They will all be attending / contributing to at least one Content Workshop ■ Brainstorming on their engagement approach as well as questions to get feedback on are in process 3 Upcoming ■ All groups are meeting for 2 hours every other week! – Calendar here: http://austintexas.gov/climateplan ■ Community Content Workshops ■ Communications – – Speak up Austin page is in process Blog postings are in process ■ The Steering Committee is working on: – Analysis of new Long-Term Goals – – Equity Framework and Tools for Advisory Group to use Table of Contents Options for the Final Plan 4 THE INAUGURAL TEXAS RESILIENCE CONFERENCE Conceived by the Office of Sustainability, Texas CROs and professors 2-day event with ~250 attendees Event info: • Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX • May 20-21, 2020 Audience: government, non-profit organizations, community groups, private industry, and academia across the state Organized by: • Sierra C. Woodruff, Assistant Professor Texas A&M University • Sascha Petersen (Adaptation International) • Office of Sustainability + steering & program committee Call for Proposals OPEN NOW! www.txresilience.org/ 2020 Generation & Resource Planning Timeline Sep 2019 - Working group kicks off and establishes charter - Studies directed from 2017 Resource Plan provided Oct 2019 Scope, input assumptions and scenarios prioritized with Working Group Nov 2019 Modeling and scenario analysis performed Feb 2019 Preliminary recommendations presented to Working Group Mar 2020 2019 - 2020 …
Your Community Tree Preservation City of Austin Joint Sustainability Division January 22, 2020 Keith Mars, AICP,CA City of Austin, Texas Overview • The Community Tree Preservation Division • Tree preservation policy objectives and outcomes • Code and process • Due diligence • Proposed Code Rewrite Chapter 1 The Community Tree Preservation Division: Urban Forest Program (A Healthy Urban Forest for All) Click here to see all the great work Chapter 2 The Community Tree Preservation Division: City Arborist Program (Nationally recognized tree preservation ordinances) Tree Ordinances in Austin • First adopted in 1983 • Public health, safety, and welfare (Home Rule & Discretionary) • Preserve first then replenish • Alignment with council strategic outcomes Preserve the character of Austin’s urban forest, protect its current health, and increase it’s longevity The Value of Trees in the Urban Environment • Trees are foundational to multiple public policy objects • Trees are a $16 billion asset • Trees reduce energy cost by ~$20M/year • Trees reduce speed and shade pedestrians Our Community Values Trees • Home Rule—Tree protection is an expression of our values • Continued public support for trees and tree preservation is crucial to the future of our urban forest Efficacy of Heritage Tree Ordinance - Ordinance adopted in February 2010 - 14 Commission variances - Over 5,000 reviews by City Arborist staff - More than 70,000 inches of Heritage Trees reviewed - 95% preservation rate. National model. Chapter 2 Administering the Tree Ordinances (Process matters) The Larger the Tree, the Greater the Protection Review Criteria for Protected and Heritage Trees Code Criteria for Rules for Protecting Removal Trees 1. Prevents a reasonable use 2. Prevents reasonable access 3. Dead, diseased, or imminent hazard Due Process for Administering Heritage Tree Ordinance Chapter 3 Due Diligence for Reasonable Use (Reveal the real and perceived constraints, protect more trees) • Parking standards. • Know your Fire Code! It has a big impact on land use and trees. • Know your driveway alignment options. Transportation SETBACKS - 15' ALLOWS FOR 45-75%GLAZING 15' 15' Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building REQUIRED FIRE ACCESS 43' FROM SOUTH PROP. LINE ALLOWS FOR PERIMETER PARKING Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building 5' SIDEWALK 5' SIDEWALK 25' 18' RESIDENTAL COMPATIBILITY SETBACK 300' from Property line 200' from Property line 100' from Property line Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building TREE PRESERVATION COUNCIL HERITAGE TREE OFFSET TOP FLOOR 5' SHIFTED …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES January 22, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular meeting on January 22, 2020 at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, David Carroll, Fisayo Fadelu, Karen Hadden, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Magid, Rob Schneider, Holt Lackey Board Members Absent: Nhat Ho, Alberta Phillips, Kelly Davis City Staff in Attendance: Phoebe Romero, Zach Baumer CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the December 18, 2019 Joint Sustainability Committee meeting were approved. Motion to approve (Commissioner Coyne), Second (Commissioner Rothrock)- 7 approved, 0 opposed. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. • None 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Urban Forestry Presentation – Keith Mars, Development Services Department (Discussion and/or possible action) – 45 minutes • Reviewed Heritage Tree Ordinance and Code Criteria for Removal which is allowed when tree prevents reasonable use, reasonable access or is dead, diseased or an imminent hazard • Land Development Code Revision • Updated modifications along corridors (in context of housing), street and residential planting requirements and improved language and definitions • Along corridors, heritage trees accommodations may take place if reasonable use guideline is affected • Opportunity to examine how the Climate Plan revision can create an overall tree canopy goal, and incorporate an equity analysis examining areas like the East Side • Discussed survival rate of relocated trees, those in redevelopment zones and opportunity to work with HOAs in policy b) Food Policy Recommendation on Land Development Code Revision (Discussion and/or possible action) – 45 minutes • Recommendation from the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board concerning Food Policy and the Land Development Code Revision was approved with the following friendly amendments from Commissioner Carroll: • On bullet #1, recommended not tying food equity lens to idea of an equity overlay, so that it’s not dependent on this being done; last two sentences from the first bullet removed. • On bullet #5, recommended removing “siting” and adding “encouraging” and removing “stores”, but keeping food retail. • Record of the vote: Motion to approve Commissioner Hadden, Second Commissioner Lackey - 9 approved, 0 …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 3:00pm City Hall, Room 3102 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78704 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister (Chair) Alternate: Sally Van Sickle Flannery Bope (Vice-Chair) Robin Orlowski Alternate: Rebecca Austen Gregory Smith Alternate: Maria Solis Nguyen Stanton Alternate: Krystal Gomez Sandra Chavez Amanda Afifi Karen Crawford Alicia Weigel Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Miriam Conner Alternate: Vince Cobalis Alternate: Charles Curry Alternate: Nathan White AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens might not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2019 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Land Development Code. b. Discussion and possible action on the revision of City Code 2-1-204. c. Discussion and possible action related to budget and community engagement events. 5. STANDING ITEMS a. Reports from members b. Update from the City of Austin’s Equity Office 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jessica Coronado at (512) 974-2544 or via email at Jessica.Coronado@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Jessica Coronado at (512) 974-2544 or Jessica.Coronado@austintexas.gov.
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) AGENDA Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS a. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department b. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department c. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s December 12, 2019 regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 1. Case Number: CL 2020-001818 Property address: 2311 Rebel Road / Owners: Sang In Lee and Ok Lan Lee Staff presenter: David Downing, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair primary and accessory commercial structures Page 1 2. Case Numbers: CL 2020-001815 3. Case Number: CL 2020-001826 Property address: 4503 Avenue B / Owner: 4501 Avenue B, LLC Staff presenter: Rich Lamancusa, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit A / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure 4. Case Number: CL 2020-001829 Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit B / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify a civil penalty: 5. Case Number: CL 2019-088182 Property Address: …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION BSC Aged 2012 Cases & Older Presentation Presenter: Robert Moore December 12, 2019 4502 Sherwyn Drive; CL 98-001588 • First BSC Order issued December 2, 1998; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued March 23, 2016; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $223,071.43 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #6047574) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • Demolition Order 45 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. 1st Order; migrated from InspectTrack, Information missing (photos, case notes, notice of violation, communication/inspections) 2nd Order; case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • Violation: Violations at 4502 Sherwyn Drive • BSC Compliance Date July 5, 2017. Code Official proceeded with demolition • Amount owed: $223,071.43 and $15,107.14 1910 (aka 1914) E. 18th St.; 94-001615 • First BSC Order issued March 26, 1997; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued April 22, 2009; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $155,142.86 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #12905 0179) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • 30 days/Demolition Order • New owner. Both Orders; migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance Date February 1, 2010. Code Official proceeded with demolition ($12,176 + $175 + interest) • Violation: Violations at 1914 E. 18th Street • Amount owed: $155,142.86 plus interest for the liens 2120 Avenue N; 05-020186 • BSC Order issued January 25, 2006; 3 part Residential Repair Order • Repair residential structure 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Security fence 10 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Remove trash and debris 30 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Penalties not to exceed $250.00 per week for property • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final and photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation missing, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance April 1, 2009. Owner demolished • Violation: Violations at 0 Avenue N • Amount owed: $37,071.43 2606 Audubon Place; 04-018643 • BSC Order issued March 23, 2005; Residential Repair Order • 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or …
Repeat Offender Properties Suspension and Revocation Presented by Daniel Word January 14, 2020 Criteria: ROP Registration 2 5 2 or more separate notices of violation that were not corrected within the time required. or more separate notices of violation issued on separate days regardless of whether the violation was corrected or not. or more citations within 24 consecutive months. What exactly does it mean to suspend and revoke? Noticing the property owner Review Decide Act Your role Outcomes • Compliance • Reinstatement of registration • District Court THANK YOU Any questions?
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila; Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, John Green and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Date: January 22, 2020 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Division Manager; John Christophe, Supervisor; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Alicia Tovar, Acting Supervisor; Richard Lamancusa, Investigator; David Downing, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; John Rodriguez, Inspector; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Amy Moosman, Community Engagement Specialist and Derek Mobly, Video Production Specialist. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Freiburger moved to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2019 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Avila. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Green was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one appeared for Citizen Communication at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number New Case(s): 1. CL 2020-001818 Street Address 2311 Rebel Road Owner(s) Sang In Lee & Ok Lan Lee The property was represented at the hearing by the owner Sang In Lee, his son Bobby Lee and interpreter Huisuk Tyner. Staff Exhibits 1, 2A-2Q, 3, 4 and 5 were admitted, as well as Owner’s Exhibits 1-6. Vice Chair Freiburger made a motion to adopt the recommended order with 1 modification, i.e., to extend the timeframe for the violations relating to the power pole and auto sales building to 90 days. There was no second and the motion failed. Commissioner Sheddan made an alternative motion to adopt the recommended order with modifications, i.e., to extend the timeframe to 60 days with a penalty of $2,000 per week, which was seconded by Commissioner Ogunbode. The motion carried 8-2. Vice Chair Freiburger and Commissioner Briceno voted against the motion. 4503 Avenue B 4501 Avenue B, LLC This property was not represented at the hearing. Chair Mangrum admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2J. Commissioner Sheddan made a motion to adopt Staff’ Recommended Order with one modification, i.e., to increase …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, January 21, 2020 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler - Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Abigail Tatkow EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020. Facilitator: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, Attorney: Nicolas Parke, 512-974-6463 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wanda Harris Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw) SF-1 to NO Recommendation of NO-MU Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057 Planning and Zoning Department C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning; District 7 12411 Limerick Avenue, Walnut Creek Watershed C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat; District 6 2. Final Plat out of Approved Preliminary Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Preliminary Subdivision: 14121 North US Highway 183, Buttercup Creek Watershed JCI Residential, LLC Jones-Carter, Inc. (Gemsong N. Ryan, P.E.) Approve a 9 lot subdivsion out of the Avery Lakeline Peliminary Plan (C8-2019-0041) on 97.21 acres. Recommended Joey de la Garza, 512-974-2664 Development Services Department C8-2019-0080.SH - Persimmon; District 2 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Onion Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Austin Habitat For Humanity (Andy Alarcon) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dunaway/UDG (June Routh) Approve a subdivision preliminary of one lot on 14.66 acres. Recommended Sylvia Limon, 512-974-2767 Development Services Department 4. Final with Preliminary: C8-2019-0080.1A.SH (Withdraw / Resubmittal of C8-2017- 0303.2A.SH) - Persimmon; District 2 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Onion Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Austin Habitat For Humanity (Andy Alarcon) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dunaway/UDG (June Routh) Approve a final plat out of a preliminary on one lot on 14.66 acres. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: NO DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2019-0160 (Limerick Avenue Rezoning) ADDRESS: 12411 Limerick Avenue ZONING FROM: SF-1 SITE AREA: 0.2747 acres (11,965 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Wanda Harris AGENT: PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NO-MU, Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 20, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-01 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is currently developed with a single-family residence that fronts onto Limerick Avenue. The applicant is requesting Neighborhood Office zoning because she would like to permit small office uses on the property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends NO-MU, Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning because the subject tract meets the intent of the proposed zoning district as the NO district is the designation for an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and that is located within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The property is located near the entrance to a single-family residential neighborhood. There is a commercial retail center next to the property to the east and office uses to the west, across Limerick Avenue. There is a precedent for NO zoning to the west of this site, across Limerick Avenue. NO-MU zoning will provide for a transition in the intensity of uses permitted from the LR zoning on the lot to the north along W. Parmer Lane to the SF-1 zoning/single family residential uses along Limerick Avenue to the south. The staff recommends adding MU, Mixed Use Combining District, to allow for more flexibility in the use of this property. The purpose of a mixed-use combining district is to allow office, retail, commercial, and residential uses to be combined in a single development. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West ZONING NO LR SF-1 GR GO-MU-CO, NO LAND USES Single-Family Residence Day Care (Hebrew Academy) Single-Family Residences Commercial Retail Center Office (REMCO Insurance),Single Family Residence AREA STUDY: North Lamar Area Study (This property is located within the North Lamar Area Study, which was adopted by the City Council on October 3, 1985. The study recommends single-family land use for this area located to the south of Parmer Lane: North Lamar Area Study-Map 4, page 16). TIA: Not Required 2 of 14B-01 3 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 9 ZAP DATE: Jan. 21, 2020 COUNTY: Williamson CASE NO.: C8-2019-0041.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Avery Lakeline Final Plat AREA: 97.24 ac. OWNER: JCI Residential, LLC (Sam Kumar, Manager) AGENT/APPLICANT: Gemsong N. Ryan, P.E. (Jones Carter, Inc.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 14121 N US Hwy 183 WATERSHED: Buttercup Creek EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-MF-4 PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily, Commercial-Retail, Commercial-Office, Assisted Living and Open Space DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Avery Lakeline Final Plat, a development of a 97.24 acre tract containing 4 lots of multifamily, 2 lots of commercial, 1 lot for assisted living, 2 lots for parkland and approximately 5.64 acres of ROW with associated water, wastewater, paving, drainage and water quality facilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this subdivision plat as it meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 6B-02 S 2 0 ° 4 5 ' 0 2 " E 9 0 6 . 5 6 ' 30 BLOCK 1 29 28 C A N N O N M A R K W A Y 27 26 TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (6.177 ACRES) DOC. NO. 2012082085 O.P.R.W.C.T. C 3 LOT 3 BLOCK D MULTIFAMILY 11.13 AC. 6 ' 5 ' 0 1 . 3 3 ° E " 4 1 8 1 6 N 25 BLOCK 1 AVERY STATION SECTION 1A, PHASE 2 DOC. NO. 2013064824 O.P.R.W.C.T. 24 S 2 0 ° 4 5 ' 4 3 " E 8 1 5 . 0 5 ' LOT 4 BLOCK D MULTIFAMILY 12.00 AC. S87°38'10"W 435.52' L1 S88°04'17"W 534.02' STATE OF TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (REMAINDER 789.508 ACRES) VOL. 1723, PAGE 855 D.R.W.C.T. V E Y R O . 5 5 1 U L S U A E L S A C T N A H A B S T R C A R 23 22 BLOCK 1 21 20 19 AVERY STATION SECTION 1A, PHASE 1 DOC. NO. 2011052951 O.P.R.W.C.T. 18 17 C A N N O N M A R K W A Y E R I V R D U O T N O M 14 15 16 BLOCK 1 AVERY STATION SECTION 1A, PHASE 1 DOC. NO. 2011052951 O.P.R.W.C.T. 3 BLOCK 1 2 4 6 8 7 S A X E T , L …
