C20-2022-003 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Amendment: Description: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; to establish boundaries for the new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront; and initiating zoning and rezoning for all properties within the South Central Waterfront District except those with Planned Unit Development zoning, Planned Development Area zoning, and subject to Planned Development Agreement, and initiate necessary neighborhood plan amendments for the properties located in the new zoning district’s boundaries. Background: On June 16, 2016, the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (Vision Plan) was adopted as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. As defined in the Vision Plan, the South Central Waterfront district encompasses roughly 118 acres. The intent of the Vision Plan was to leverage forecasted development through a districtwide approach that creates a dynamic people-centered district in Central Austin by: - Establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; - Expanding open space and creating great public places; - Enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; and - Providing 20% new affordable housing units, or approximately 527 affordable units in the district. A districtwide approach had been identified as an essential method in realizing the intent of the Vision Plan. Through this approach, the South Central Waterfront is hoped to become a model for how a districtwide green infrastructure system, paired with quality urban design, can provide an interconnected network of public spaces – streets, streetscapes, lakeside trails, and parks – that provides the framework for redevelopment and districtwide value capture to fund other community benefits, such as affordable housing. The urban development envisioned in the Vision Plan requires modifications to the existing zoning and development regulations. To support the development envisioned in the Vision Plan, the City Council passed Resolution Number 20220915-090 on September 15, 2022, to initiate the development of regulations for the South Central Waterfront area. In the resolution, Council asked staff to create regulations that consider today’s market realities, anticipate future demand, and realize the intent of the Vision Plan to: 1 C20-2022-003 - Create a density bonus program “akin” to …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 9, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Ex-Officio Members Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning 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: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden 512-974-1617 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of March 26, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Katherine Barnidge LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to May 28, 2024. NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue 6719, 6725 Shirley Ave and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program. The land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use …
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Mr. Bradford Massingill III Resident at 110 Red Bird Lane Williamson Creek Watershed J. Eduardo Perez, E.I.T., C.F.M. Watershed Protection Department September 25, 2023 DATE: SUBJECT: Drainage Pattern and Public Infrastructure around Your Property The purpose of this memorandum is to document the drainage pattern and the public infrastructure affecting the drainage pattern near your property. Your address 110 RED BIRD LN is near S Congress Ave and E Stassney Ln, and in the Williamson Creek watershed. The drainage pattern of any creek ecology is affected by qualities in the landscape such as ground surface slope and type of ground cover. When rain falls water collects in territorial low spots and eventually, once enough water has ponded in these spots, water pours ‘downstream,’ in strict accordance to laws of physics. Streams wash over natural terrain via creeks, channels, and streambeds eroding landscapes into gravel and clay. The earthen material, once eaten away by washing water, is deposited elsewhere as silt and mud, molding landscapes and natural terrains. The size of this effect can be witnessed in person or can be captured via satellite imagery. The drainage assets that affect the drainage pattern near your home are summarized in the The awesome behavior of running water is consistent, dynamic, ecological, and economic. For these reasons, the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department keeps track of drainage assets that allow for these phenomena to occur in a harmonious and comprehensible manner for the residents of Austin. Map titled: WPD Map of Drainage Assets near 110 Red Bird Lane. 110 Red Bird Ln. Three Types of Infrastructure to Convey Rainfall Runoff BACKGROUND Drainage data and other calculations are provided in the Table: Drainage Summary for Concept Designs for engineered drainage infrastructure are provided in Appendix A: J. Eduardo Perez EIT, CFM and Kathy Rock visited the address 110 RED BIRD LN as a continuation of a flood investigation in this block of Red Bird Lane. The group witnessed what Mr. Massingill had experienced with the lack of storm-drain infrastructure between the north and south lots of Red Bird Lane. Preliminary drainage calculations showed a large drainage area, and a quick inventory of WPD drainage assets yielded no results. E. Perez called Mr. Massingill after visiting the site address to confirm field investigation discoveries. After speaking with Mr. Massingill, I (J. E. Perez) took to initiative to author this technical …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REVIEW SHEET (512) 974-2140 SP-2023-0311C PC DATE: April 9, 2024 Voltera – 2711 Cesar Chavez Austin EV Holdings III, LLC Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov 2711 East Cesar Chavez Street 3 Holly Kimley Horn (Anthony Ennis) (512) 518-6260 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin 0.46 Acres AREA: WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance N/A T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: N/A APPLICANT REQUEST: The applicant requests that the conditional land use of Off-Street Commercial Parking be permitted on the property. The applicant also requests a waiver from a 25-foot compatibility setback along the southern property line to a minimum 16-foot setback for proposed parking and related structures. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and reduction in the Compatibility Standards setback. The proposed land use site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 95% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 95% REQUIRED PARKING: N/A PROPOSED ACCESS: East Cesar Chavez Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned CS-MU-CO-NP (general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan) and CS-1-MU-CO-NP (general commercial services-liquor sales-mixed use- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan). The property is currently developed with a vacant commercial building and associated parking lot. The property was rezoned as part of the Holly Neighborhood Combining District Rezoning in 2001. The zoning adopted at that time (Ordinance No. 011213-44) changed the property from CS zoning to CS-MU-CO-NP. Conditions of the zoning included prohibited and conditional uses. Commercial Off-Street Parking was made a conditional use. Along the southern property line, the site abuts SF-3-NP zoned properties that are developed with single family residences. These properties trigger Compatibility Standards. The proposed site plan complies with all of these standards (screening, etc.) except for the setback. Instead of 25 feet, the site plan proposes a PROPOSED BLDG. COVER: 0% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 67.9% PROVIDED PARKING: 33 spaces Voltera- 2711 Cesar Chavez setback of 16 feet that would allow a paved area that contains electric vehicle parking stations. The parking spaces would be located 23 feet from the property line. The proposed site plan includes 33 parking spaces with electric charging stations. No buildings are proposed. SP-2023-0311C 2 Environmental: The site is located in the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and subject to Urban Watershed regulations. Transportation: The property located …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET (512) 974-2140 SP-2023-0310C PC DATE: April 9 2024 Voltera – 2730 Cesar Chavez Austin EV Holdings III, LLC Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov 2730 East Cesar Chavez Street 3 Holly Kimley Horn (Anthony Ennis) (512) 518-6260 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin AREA: 0.57 Acres (24,829 SF) Lady Bird Lake (Urban) WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a Commercial Off-Street Parking land use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed land use site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 95% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 95% REQUIRED PARKING: N/A PROPOSED ACCESS: East Cesar Chavez Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned CS-MU-CO-NP (general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan) and is currently used for food trucks. The property also contains a vacant commercial structure. The property was rezoned as part of the Holly Neighborhood Combining District Rezoning in 2001. The zoning adopted at that time (Ordinance No. 011213-44) changed the property from CS zoning to CS-MU-CO-NP. Conditions of the zoning included prohibited and conditional uses. Commercial Off-Street Parking was made a conditional use. The proposed site plan includes a 456 square foot maintenance building and 45 parking spaces with electric charging stations. PROPOSED BLDG. COVER: 1.5% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 72% PROVIDED PARKING: 45 spaces Environmental: The site is located in the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and subject to Urban Watershed regulations. 2 SP-2023-0310C Voltera- 2730 Cesar Chavez Transportation: The property is bounded by an alley to the north, Pleasant Valley Road to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be via East Cesar Chavez Street only. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: MF-2-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-NP, SF-3-NP: Multifamily residential, Restaurant, Undeveloped, Single family residential East: CS-MU-CO-NP: Vacant/Undeveloped South: CS-MU-CO-NP: Professional office/retail, Vacant commercial buildings West: CS-MU-CO-NP: Restaurant (vacant) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Buena Vista Neighborhood Association Del Valle Community Coalition East Cesar Chavez IBIZ District Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighbors United for Progress SELTexas Holly Neighborhood Association Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT D. 25-5-145. A site …
City Of Austin Planning Dept South Central Waterfront Density Bonus Assessment January 2024 Contents Background Scope of Work I. II. III. Development Scenario Analysis 1 Background The City of Austin Planning Department is working to craft a density bonus program to encourage developers to provide community benefits in exchange for entitlement incentives within the South-Central Waterfront (“SCW”) planning area. The City sought third party review of the current Excel-based tool and underlying assumptions. Specifically, the City sought to understand: ▪ Are the methodology and mechanics of the SCW density bonus scenario tool functional and easy to use? ▪ Is this density bonus program sufficiently calibrated to motivate a developer to choose this program over a PUD process? 2 Stress Test Methodology ▪ Determine the value of incentive density granted through the density bonus program by netting the incremental project value for a participating project from one that completes a project under by-right zoning. ▪ Test two development options for the SCW District – small-scale and large- scale ▪ Compare project performance metrics between by-right and density bonus projects to test feasibility and relative value: ▪ Return on Cost ▪ Levered Internal Rate of Return ▪ Equity Multiple ▪ Capitalized Project Value 2. Stress Test Density Bonus Model Pro Forma Model Output BD Program Capitalized Market Value Total Development Costs BD Program Value Generated By-Right Capitalized Market Value Total Development Costs By-Right Capitalized Market Value BD Program Value Generated By-Right Capitalized Market Value Value of Incentive Density = = = - - - 3 2. Stress Test Density Bonus Model Development Scenarios Site Size GSF Multifamily (GSF) Small Scale Large Scale By-Right (CS-1-V-NP) Density Bonus Program By-Right (CS-1-V-NP) Density Bonus Program 1.5 Acres 4 Acres 191,233 127,100 524,825 348,150 509,872 338,850 1,373,957 910,300 (2 buildings) 30,000 Retail (GSF) 3,630 10,000 9,680 Parking (spaces)** 60,503 (173) 166,675 (476) 161,342 (461) 433,657 (1239) FAR 2.0* 8.0 2.0* 7.9 *Does not include parking area ** Above grade parking spots are 350 SF/Space 4 Bonus Fee in Lieu $5 (Residential) / $9 (Non-residential) / 5% On-site Affordable Housing 2. Stress Test Density Bonus Model Small Scale Development Large Scale Development ▪ By-right projects do not meet any of the 3 performance metric thresholds. ▪ Adding bonus density results in a marginally feasible project; returns drop with each public benefit (on-site affordable units / bonus fee) ▪ The inclusion of on-site affordable housing impacts project returns …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-019 Citywide Compatibility Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards). Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230608-045. Compatibility is a regulation that restricts building height and regulates screening, building design, and noise levels based on a site’s proximity to a property with single-family zoning or a single-family use. Currently, compatibility generally applies to sites within 540 feet of a property zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. Compatibility does not apply uniformly citywide. Different compatibility standards apply depending on a site’s location and use. Listed below are examples of where compatibility is treated differently throughout the city: • Citywide Compatibility Standards have two separate regulations for large and small sites. • The East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan compatibility standards are less restrictive than the current citywide standards and are only triggered by single-family use. • The Lamar/Justin, MLK, and Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Regulating Plans only apply compatibility to sites within 100 feet of the TOD boundary and within 25 feet of a triggering property. • Within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), compatibility only applies within 75 feet of the UNO boundary. • Within the Educational Facility Development Standards, there are two separate compatibility height restrictions for AISD and non-AISD schools. • Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs): o The E. 11th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards in lieu of its own specific compatibility standards. o The E. 12th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards within the district. o The Hyde Park NCCD deviates from the current compatibility standards by allowing parking in the rear yard. • Additional areas are exempt from compatibility, including properties zoned Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), properties in the North Burnet Gateway (NBG) Regulating Plan, and developments utilizing the Affordability Unlocked density bonus program. 03/28/2024C20-2023-019 For more information about the various compatibility standards in the code, see Exhibit A, Current vs Proposed Compatibility. Compatibility Standards were codified with the adoption of the current Land Development Code in 1984. Their purpose, as stated in the 1984 code, is to “preserve and protect single-family residential neighborhoods” and “to maintain the privacy and to allow the outdoor enjoyment typically provided in single family districts and neighborhoods.” Before compatibility was created, there was an …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10, SUBCHAPTER C OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 RELATING TO COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS; AND AMENDING SECTION 25-2-1176 RELATING TO DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Article 10 (Compatibility Standards), Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 is repealed and replaced to read: ARTICLE 10. COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS. Division 1. General Provisions. § 25-2-1051 APPLICABILITY. Except as provided in Section 25-2-1052 (Exceptions) or another specific provision of this title, this article applies to a site that is: (1) zoned multi-family residence moderate-high density (MF-4) or less restrictive; and (2) located within 75 feet of a triggering property. § 25-2-1052 EXCEPTIONS. This article does not apply to: (1) (2) a structural alteration that does not increase the square footage, area, or height of a building; a site zoned Central Business District (CBD) or Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU); or (3) a site that is used for: (a) duplex use; (b) single-family attached residential use; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 1 of 6 COA Law Department 3/29/2024 11:20 AM Compatibility Standards 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (c) single-family residential use; (d) two-unit residential use; (e) three-unit residential; (f) adult-care services use (limited or general); or (g) childcare services use (limited or general). § 25-2-1053 TRIGGERING PROPERTY. A triggering property is a site: (1) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (2) zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. § 25-2-1054 SITE-SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), council may grant site-specific amendments to height limits established in Section 25-2-1061 (Compatibility Height Limits) if council determines that an amendment is appropriate and will not harm the surrounding area. (B) A site is not eligible for a site-specific amendment if the site is: (1) zoned: (a) special purpose base zoning district; (b) density bonus (DB) combining district; or (2) subject to the university neighborhood overlay (UNO). (C) An …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO ESTABLISH A NEW USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-2-4 (Commercial Uses Described) is amended to add a new use of “Electric Vehicle Charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (25) ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 4, Division 2 (Commercial Uses) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-819 to read: § 25-2-819 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING USE. (A) This section applies to an electric vehicle charging use as a principal use. (B) This section does not apply to an electric vehicle charging use as an accessory use. (C) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is more restrictive. (D) In this section: (1) a roadway description has the meaning assigned in Article 5 (Definitions) of Subchapter E; and (2) distance is measured from lot line to lot line. (E) Electric vehicle charging stations must be located at ground level or above. (F) Electric vehicle charging use is a permitted use on a site with a commercial or industrial base zoning district and: (1) an existing service station use; or (2) a discontinued service station use, if a subsequent use on the site did not include a restaurant (general) use, a restaurant (limited) use, or a residential use. Page 1 of 3 COA Law Department 3/29/2024 11:28 AM Electric Vehicle Charging WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (G) Subject to the requirements of Subsections (H), (I), and (J), electric vehicle charging use is a permitted or conditional use on a site zoned: (1) General Commercial Services (CS); (2) Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); (3) Commercial Highway (CH); (4) Industrial Park (IP); (5) Major Industry (MI); (6) Limited Industrial …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25-2 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND NEW DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM DISTRICT RELATING TO EQUITABLE-TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT AND DENSITY BONUS ETOD (DBETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT TO THE BASE ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE ALONG NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, GUADALUPE STREET, SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AND LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. HWY 183 AND NORTH OF LIGHTSEY ROAD/WOODWARD STREET. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to delete “corridor overlay” and to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (22) Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ….ETOD (23) density bonus ETOD …. DBETOD PART 2. Division 6, Article 2, Subchapter A of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-182 to read: § 25-2-182 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3/29/2024 11:31 AM ETOD/ ETOD Density Bonus Combining District Page 1 of 16 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (B) The boundaries of the ETOD district are identified in Exhibit “A” (ETOD Boundaries) and shall be incorporated into Chapter 25-2 (Appendix G). PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-653 to read: § 25-2-653 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a property with ETOD zoning. (B) This section governs over a conflicting …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT & REZONING REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions) Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create an Equitable Transit- Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay combining district and an ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD), and to apply these combining districts to certain lots within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions. The ETOD Overlay combining district is proposed to prohibit or make conditional certain non-transit supportive uses. The ETOD Density Bonus combining district is proposed to create a density bonus program that allows residential uses, modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and modifies various site development standards including compatibility. DBETOD allows developments to participate in a density bonus program if they provide affordable rental or ownership housing or fees-in-lieu that meet certain requirements. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230309-016 and Resolution No. 20240201-054 On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016 accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and directing the City Manager regarding next steps for implementation. To provide further direction on one of those next steps, the creation and application of an ETOD Overlay, Council approved Resolution No. 20240201-054. The ETOD Overlay is one of the transit-supportive code amendments staff is prioritizing in Spring 2024 to help ensure adopted regulations intended to benefit the Project Connect Phase 1 Austin Light Rail project can be considered as part of the preliminary ratings package for federal funding that will be submitted in Summer 2024. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendment will create two new combining districts: 1. ETOD Overlay combining district (ETOD) will prohibit or make conditional those land uses that are not transit-supportive, and 2. ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD) will create a density bonus program that: • Allows residential uses, • Modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and • Modifies various site development standards. The two new combining districts will be applied to certain lots through a rezoning within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions as shown on Figure 1. 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 Figure 1: Parcels Proposed for Rezoning into the ETOD and DBETOD Combining Districts 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay Combining District (ETOD) – Proposed Uses to Prohibit or Make Conditional The following lists delineate land uses that …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-021 Electric Vehicle Charging Land Use Description: Amend City Code Title 25-2 (Zoning) to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle Charging. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20230608-082. On June 8, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230608-082, initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new land use for “Electric Vehicle Parking.” The resolution directed staff to consider options that would prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas, allow the use through the conditional permit process, and limit the use to General Commercial Services CS or less restrictive zoning districts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: Amend City Code 25-2, Subchapter A, Article 4 (Commercial Uses Described) to add a new use of “electric vehicle charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (26) Electric Vehicle Charging use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle (EV), including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. Amend City Code 25-2-491 (Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses) to add Electric Vehicle Charging to the use chart. Create a new section of Austin City Code (25-2-819 – Electric Vehicle Charging Use Regulations) to describe additional requirements applicable to the use, including: • Permitting the use in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS- 1), Commercial Highway (CH), Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), Limited Industrial Services (LI), and Research and Development (R&D) zoning districts, with the following requirements: o The use is permitted on sites abutting suburban roadways, highways, hill country roadways, or internal circulation routes. o The use is permitted on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is at least 1,000 feet away; and The site does not exceed 25,000 square feet in area. o The use is conditional on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is less than 1,000 feet away; or 1 03/28/2024C20-2023-021 The site exceeds 25,000 square feet in area. • Permitting the use on a site when the base zoning district is commercial or industrial and a service station use is an existing use or was a previous use for the site unless the use was already converted to a residential, …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO PROPERTY WITH ONE DWELLING UNIT AND FLAG LOTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-1-21 (Definitions) of City Code is amended to amend Subdivision (103) to read: (103) SIDE LOT LINE means a lot line intersecting the front lot line and extending a minimum distance of 25 [75] feet. PART 2. Section 25-1-22 (Measurements) of City Code is amended to amend Subsection (A) to read: § 25-1-22 MEASUREMENTS. (A) For MF-1 and less restrictive, lot [Lot] area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines, excluding the portion of the lot that: (1) [that] provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot; or (2) [that] is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (B) For SF-6 and more restrictive, lot area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines and: (1) (2) includes the portion of the lot that provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot, and excludes the portion of the lot that is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (C) Lot depth is the horizontal distance between the mid-point of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3/29/2024 11:47 AM HOME 2: 1 Unit Regulations & Flag Lots Page 1 of 11 COA Law Department 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (D[C]) Except as otherwise provided in this title, lot width is measured at the front setback line and at a distance of 20 [50] feet to the rear of the front setback line. (E[D]) In determining required yards and setbacks for an irregularly shaped lot or a lot bounded by only three lot lines, the rear lot line is: …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-024 HOME Phase 2 Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, including reducing the minimum lot size and regulations that apply to flag lots. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230720-126. On July 20, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20230720-126, tasking staff with the development of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) with specific housing related objectives in mind. These objectives included reducing the minimum lot size for properties zoned single-family, permitting up to three housing units on such properties, and establishing a new Three-Unit Residential Land Use designation. Additionally, the changes aimed to introduce flexibility in housing configurations for properties zoned SF-1, SF-2, SF- 3, and SF-4A/B. This flexibility would encompass various housing types such as rowhouses, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and cottage courts. On December 7, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001 adopting code amendments that allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property, revising the regulations that apply to a property with two housing units, and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will reduce the minimum lot size and revise site development regulations for small lots to facilitate the development of one-unit homes with unit sizes and densities similar to those allowed under HOME Phase 1. The proposed changes: • Lower the minimum lot size for one unit from 5,750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft • Adjust development standards for lots under 5,750 sq ft (i.e., small lots) • Reduce the minimum lot width • • Allow for a variety of detached and attached housing types • Remove Residential Design and Compatibility (i.e., McMansion or Subchapter F) Include design standards for driveways, front yards, and garage placement standards for small lots Increase impervious cover from 40% to 45% in SF-1 for small lots • • Adjust flag lot regulations to facilitate easier subdivision and to ensure sites do not exceed 45% impervious cover The following is not changed under this proposal: 03/28/2024C20-2023-024 • Minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft for two-unit and three-unit uses • Regulations for one unit on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or greater in lot size • 45% impervious cover maximum for SF-2 and SF-3 • …
From: John Estrada Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:31 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: April 9 PC - SCC NPCT Rec?: NPA-2023-0020.02_106 Red Bird Ln External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen! I'd like to add this to the late material for the Planning Commission. Thank you! John Estrada 4/9/24 Greetings everyone! I am writing today in regards to items 9 & 10 on the agenda for Tuesday, April 9th. I am neither for nor against this project. Again, my main concern is what is already happening to Blue Bird Lane and the 300 block of Red Bird Lane, and how the current situation could be exacerbated by this project. The concern? The explosion in street parking and through traffic on Blue Bird and Red Bird. When this new project is completed, it will surely bring more of both to the area. All I am asking for is Transportation staff to take a look at what is going on and make the clear and easy decision. Install “No Parking” signs on Blue Bird and the 300 block of Red Bird. The 200 block of Red Bird already has “No Parking” signs! And it’s clear by the footage below why… https://youtu.be/1yi4u50srNc Thumbnail below Imagine a hip restaurant or space in the new development (it is mixed use after all). What if there’s an event there AS WELL as an event at Sagebrush. You’ll get more of this. Why is it so bad here already? In my previous time in front of you all, I mentioned that this stretch of South Congress (seen highlighted in red) added a sidewalk and bike lanes, and that all the parking there was removed. In addition, overflow parking from Sagebrush was using the area that will become this new proposed project (seen highlighted in yellow). Now that all of that area is gone, parking is overflowing heavily into the neighborhood. It doesn’t help that the area highlighted in orange, Sagebrush, used to have a lot more parking when other businesses occupied the space. It was even mentioned in a list of code violations CV-2021-158306. The issue was never remedied in regards to that. There are times when public safety and well being are so clear and paramount that a government acts. This is one of those cases. Thank you!
1405 Hillmont Street Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: 512-326-8880 e-mail: lauren@glenrose.com April 3, 2024 Chair Claire Hempel Vice Chair Awais Azhar Secretary Greg Anderson Parliamentarian Alice Woods Board Member Patrick Howard Board Member Jennifer Mushtaler Board Member Felicity Maxwell Board Member Grayson Cox Board Member Adam Haynes Board Member Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Board Member Danielle Skidmore Board Member Ryan Johnson Board Member Alberta Phillips Board Member (ex-officio) Jessica Cohen Board Member (ex-officio) Candace Hunter Subject: Recommendation to Deny Zoning Request for Zoning Case NPA-2023- 0020.02_106 & 118 Red Bird Lane Dear City of Austin Planning Commission, I am writing on behalf of Bird Streets of Pleasant Hill neighborhood group to recommend denial of the requested zoning of CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP (Density Bonus 90 combining district) in the subject zoning case. My recommendation is based on my review of these documents: 2023; • Civil Site Development Plans for 5412 S Congress Mixed-Use dated December • City of Austin Master Comment Report for Case Number SP-2023-0495C, Revision # 00 dated February 26, 2024; • City of Austin Technical Memorandum regarding Drainage Pattern and Public Infrastructure around Your Property to Mr. Bradford Massingill III, dated September 25, 2023; • An Environmental Resource Inventory Waiver Request Form filed for the project and approved by Watershed Protection Department; Glenrose Engineering, Inc. Texas Board of Professional Engineers Number F4092 glenrose.com City of Austin Planning Commission April 3, 2024 Page 2 of 3 • Relevant maps and Geographical Information System (GIS) data regarding topography, soils, and drainage associated with the proposed zoning changes. Based on my review of these documents, the proposed project will contribute additional storm flows to local flooding. It will inadequately protect sensitive environmental features associated with the proposed development location. Contribution to Local Flooding The proposed project would be located within the Williamson Creek watershed, upstream and less than a mile west of Interstate Highway 35. Based on information submitted by the applicant, existing pervious area on the site is 1.94 acres, which constitutes nearly 72 percent of the site area. Under the proposed development plan, the pervious area would be reduced to 0.87 acres, which is only 36 percent of the site. Pervious areas allow storm runoff to infiltrate into soil. This infiltration reduces flooding and erosion. It sustains the natural flow of water into seeps, springs, and creeks between storm events. Rainfall infiltration into soil also sustains trees during drought and reduces peak urban temperatures. …
From: Michael Phalan <> Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:15 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: FW: April 9, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda Hi Heather, Thanks for forwarding this to me. I would like to sign up to speak against this project. Honestly, between my kids, and the eclipse, I have dropped the ball... I spoke to several of my neighbors on the 2700 block of willow and 2700 block of canterbury, and they agree that they would rather this project be located elsewhere. I just have not followed through with actually getting their signatures on anything. Oh well, I will sign up to speak tonight. Thank you for the info Michael Phalan From: Sandra Boone Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:37 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Michael Phalan < >; Jayashree Krishnan <> Subject: Re: FW: April 9, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda Ms, Chaffin, I appreciate your help with this Permit application. I wanted to let you know that the Holly Neighborhood Association will not be taking a position on the application, and will not be requesting speaking time. Sandi Boone President Holly Neighborhood Association ec: Holly NA Board From: Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 4:59 PM To: Sandra Boone <>; LDC Updates <LDCUpdates@austintexas.gov> Cc: David Kinsey <>; Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Proposed EV Charging Site ordinance & Voltare permit application Good afternoon Ms. Boone, Thank you for your email. I apologize for the issues with my phone, as I recently transferred departments and am working through several technical challenges. I will allow Heather to respond to the questions related to the conditional use permits that are currently going through the review/permitting process (or forward to the correct staff member). During the development of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging land use code amendment, Planning Department staff coordinated with applicable departments to ensure that the proposal balances environmental benefits with land use considerations/planning principals, while also meeting all safety requirements. Among other departments, we met with Austin Energy, DSD, Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Fire Department throughout the process to receive acceptance/approval of the ordinance. One concrete example of interdepartmental collaboration is the prohibition of the use underground, which was recommended as a safety precaution by the fire department. Please note that each EV Charging use will require a site plan, at which point all applicable city code requirements will …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Congress Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Ron Lord Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Riley Drake Benjamin Marchiony Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on March 19, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Updates – Eric Bailey DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair DISCUSSION ITEM 4. Presentation regarding Small and Minority Business Resources updates – Edward Campos FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING April 9, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. Approve the March 12, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct CDC annual officer elections. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2024. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discuss and vote on shortening speaking time duration and utilizing a round-robin format for discussions, ensuring all CDC members have a chance to speak on each item (Chair Thompson) 4. Discuss and approve a recommendation from the Budget Working Group regarding the City of Austin 2024 – 2025 budget. Information on the budget can be found at: www.austintexas.gov/budget (Chair Thompson) BRIEFINGS staff) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Briefing on Special Called Meeting scheduled for Saturday, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | APRIL 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 26 working group members 1,100 working group hours 300+ people involved Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and audiences …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES MARCH 12, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 12, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:43pm with 9 members present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Cynthia Jaso Miriam Garcia Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Letitia Brown Leslie Boyd Chris Duran James May Julie Smith Lisa Rodriguez Angel Zambrano 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Barbara Scott, Tillie Croxdale, Ted Rothe, Sherri “Sophie” Taylor, Elisa Rendon Montoya, and Bertha Rendon Delgado addressed the CDC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the January 9, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The minutes from the meeting of, January 9, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Estevan Delgado’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote with Commissioners Brown, Jaso and Garcia absent. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding attendance and conflict of interest sign-in sheets, especially for remote attendees (Chair Thompson). Chair Thompson reminded the commissioners of the required documents from those attending remotely. 3. Officer elections will be held at the April 9th meeting (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson notified the commissioners of upcoming officer elections on April 9, 2024. 4. Briefing regarding electronic correspondence with commissioners, stated in the recent email notice from Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Chair Thompson briefed the board regarding changes in electronic communications, emphasizing that only City of Austin boards and commissions emails will be permitted to be used. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a designated speaking time duration for CDC board members (Chair Thompson, Housing Department Staff) Chair Thompson lead the discussion on designated speaking times and a round robin discussion format, allowing each member time to speak. Chair Longoria moved to discuss the item and Commissioner Bertha Delgado seconded the motion. Following discussion, the Chair agreed to table the motion until the next meeting. 6. Discussion and approval regarding setting a date for a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, April 27th or Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson announced the Special Called Meeting on May 4, 2024. …
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Community Update City of Austin Boards & Commissions Meeting Winter 2024 What is Imagine Austin & why does it matter? • Imagine Austin (IA) is the City’s comprehensive plan, a guide for long-term growth, development, and land use decisions • A comprehensive plan is required by City Charter Article X containing: • Initially adopted in 2012, IA is a 30-year plan, • 231 Actions & 289 Policies • 8 Priority Programs - Overseeing implementation • 1 Growth Concept Map • 1 Community Vision • It seeks to make Austin a city of “Complete Communities”* * Areas that provide amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all residents’ material, social, and economic needs. Imagine Austin Update – Timeline 4 Q 3 2 ‘ 1 Q 4 2 ‘ 2 Q 4 2 ‘ 3 Q 4 2 ‘ 4 Q 4 2 ‘ 1 Q 5 2 ‘ 2 Q 5 2 ‘ 3 Q 5 2 ‘ 4 Q 5 2 ‘ 6 2 ‘ 7 2 ‘ 8 2 ‘ Project Kickstart SEP - MAR Data evaluation; City staff pre-engagement; Framework development; Contracting Engagement JUN - OCT Plan Update Draft Data ongoing; Active dev. with public input Budgeting / IA integration NOV - MAY Ongoing coordination Implementation Priority Program Implementation Enhancements Today Key highlights of IA update pre-planning efforts to date • Refinement of plan update goals & strategies (ongoing) • City collaboration (ongoing) with: • Sustainability & Resilience; and Equity • City Departments • Department Leadership • Priority Programs & Champions • Budget Office • CPIO • Equity-driven Public Participation Planning (draft complete: March/April) Reasons, Goals, Strategies for an update to Imagine Austin: Our Equity Vision The Planning Department acknowledges the history of planning in Austin, and how past planning, including the City’s 1928 Comprehensive Plan and redlining in the 1930s produced continued struggle with displacement and gentrification, and growing disparities across all quality of life outcomes, still felt today. Additionally, the Planning Department acknowledges neighborhood planning, still in place today, covers only a fraction of the city, and even as of 2016 lacked representative decision-making and transparency. Further, those plans were found to be inconsistent with the citywide vision. In sum, some plans in place today have created planning-related outcomes both inconsistent with citywide goals, and planning activities with barriers to representative decision-making. Planning understands this opportunity to learn lessons from the …
Date: Subject: TBD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FY25 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION DRAFT Authored By: Increase Economic (Direct) Assistance for Renters Recommendation: Noé Elias, Jenny Achilles, Estevan Delgado Today, the majority of poor renting families in America spend over half of their income on housing costs, and eviction is negatively transforming their lives. Based on the current housing and economic conditions in our city, we recommend the following rental assistance budget for the upcoming �iscal year. The Community Development Commission recommends that the City Manager increase the budgeted amount for economic assistance to renters by ,at least, an additional $15 million, with suggested allocations of $5 million to be disbursed through Austin Public Health’s (APH) Neighborhood Services Unit and $10 million to be disbursed through the Housing Department’s (HD) rental assistance programs. We recommend that these dollars be allocated from the general revenue and/or from applicable federal funds allocated to the city through whichever con�iguration results in the least and/or most �lexible restrictions on expenditure to assure that economic relief Rationale and Key Considerations most quickly reaches Austinites who are facing eviction and at risk of becoming homeless. High Rental Costs and Eviction Rates* 1. over the past few years, putting a strain on low-income residents. This has led to rising eviction rates (a 12% increase in eviction �ilings relative to pre-COVID average), which can have devastating impacts on families and individuals. : Our city has seen a signi�icant increase in rental prices Increased Demand for Assistance**: 2. pandemic have exacerbated the need for rental assistance, with many households struggling to make ends meet. This budget aims to provide direct relief to those most in need. The continued and unrelenting economic impacts of the Preventing Homelessness: 3. keep individuals and families in their homes, reducing the strain on our social services and emergency shelters. By investing in homelessness prevention programs, we can help Alignment with City's Housing Strategy: 4. housing strategy, which focuses on increasing housing affordability and stability for all residents. This budget proposal aligns with the city's overall The Right Thing to Do: Rental assistance programs play a vital role in mitigating poverty by 5. lifting families above the poverty line, particularly bene�iting vulnerable groups such as seniors and children. By allocating resources to those most in need, these programs contribute to reducing inequality and improving economic opportunities for low-income households. This rental assistance budget is designed to provide immediate relief …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report April 9, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 2/29/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $382,594 0% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 6 Success Rate% 14% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date February 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 20 0 15 SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served A Year Ago #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 20 0 8 18 279 26,864 13,950 20 0 41 83 6 440 420 Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING April 9, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. Approve the March 12, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct CDC annual officer elections. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2024. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discuss and vote on shortening speaking time duration and utilizing a round-robin format for discussions, ensuring all CDC members have a chance to speak on each item (Chair Thompson) 4. Discuss and approve a recommendation from the Budget Working Group regarding the City of Austin 2024 – 2025 budget. Information on the budget can be found at: www.austintexas.gov/budget (Chair Thompson) BRIEFINGS staff) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Briefing on Special Called Meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240409-004 Date: April 10, 2024 Subject: Motioned By: Commissioner Bertha Delgado Recommendation COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FY25 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Seconded By: Commissioner Raul Longoria The Community Development Commission (CDC) requests that the City Manager, staff, and City Council consider the CDC’s FY25 Budget Recommendation as they determine budget allocations, in order to ensure that all residents have access to the resources needed to ensure a thriving community. Description of Recommendation to Council Today, the majority of poor renting families in America spend over half of their income on housing costs, and eviction is negatively transforming their lives. Based on the current housing and economic conditions in our city, we recommend the following rental assistance budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Community Development Commission recommends that the City Manager increase the million budgeted amount for economic assistance to renters by, at least, an additional $15 $5 million $10 million to be disbursed through Austin Public , with suggested allocations of Health’s (APH) Neighborhood Services Unit and Housing and Planning Department’s (HPD) rental assistance programs. We recommend that these dollars be allocated from the general revenue and/or from applicable federal funds allocated to the city through whichever configuration results in the least and/or most flexible restrictions on expenditure to assure that economic relief most quickly reaches Austinites who are facing eviction and at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, we ask the city council and manager to reduce eligibility barriers for accessing housing assistance to the greatest extent possible. Rationale and Key Considerations to be disbursed through the High Rental Costs and Eviction Rates* : Our city has seen a significant increase in rental Increased Demand for Assistance**: 1. prices over the past few years, putting a strain on low-income residents. This has led to rising eviction rates (a 12% increase in eviction filings relative to pre-COVID average), which can have devastating impacts on families and individuals. 2. of the pandemic have exacerbated the need for rental assistance, with many households struggling to make ends meet. This budget aims to provide direct relief to those most in need. The continued and unrelenting economic impacts 1 of 3 Preventing Homelessness: By investing in homelessness prevention programs, we can 3. help keep individuals and families in their homes, reducing the strain on our social services and emergency shelters. Alignment with City's Housing Strategy: 4. overall housing strategy, which focuses on increasing …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 9, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:31pm with 12 members present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul Longoria Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Steven Brown Jo Anne Ortiz Gavin Porter Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Miriam Garcia Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Letitia Brown Ed Blake Evelyn Mitchell Cara Bertron Lisa Rodriguez Angel Zambrano 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph and Susana Almanza addressed the CDC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the March 12, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The minutes from the meeting of, March 12, 2024, minutes were approved on Vice Chair Elias’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, on a 12-0-0 vote with Commissioner Garcia absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct CDC annual officer elections. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2024. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Chair Thompson called for nominations for Vice Chair. On Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz’s second, Vice Chair Elias was elected to continue his service as Vice Chair on a 12-0-0 vote. Vice Chair Elias called for nominations for Chair. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second, Chair Thompson was elected to continue her service as Chair on a 12-0-0 vote. 3. Discuss and vote on shortening speaking time duration and utilizing a round-robin format for discussions, ensuring all CDC members have a chance to speak on each item (Chair Thompson) Following discussion, the commissioners did not take action; however, it was agreed that speaker duration would be taken up on a meeting-by-meeting basis and that the Chair’s proposed guidelines would serve as a baseline for speaking time protocol. 4. Discuss and approve a recommendation from the Budget Working Group regarding the City of Austin 2024 – 2025 budget. Information on the budget can be found at: www.austintexas.gov/budget. (Chair Thompson) Following discussion of the proposed recommendation, Commissioner Delgado moved to approve the first friendly amendment to incorporate language about removing barriers to eligibility. …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS APRIL 8, 2024 AT 6:30PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. ROOMS 1401/1402 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Gunjen Mittal, 512- 972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Victor Martinez, Vice Chair Virginia Badillo Jose Caceres Adrian De La Rosa Rennison Lalgee Kevin Countie Aditi Joshi Adnan Suleiman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 2/5/2024. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager with the Equity Office regarding updates on her work with Austin immigrant communities. DISCUSSION ITEMS Welcome new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Presentation from Office of Sustainability by Sergio Torres-Peralta will provide an overview of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan and how to get involved. Discussion on recruiting new members to this Commission to fill remaining seats. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Review and discuss the scope of the Quality-of-Life Study working group and update membership. Current members of QOL Study workgroup are: Commissioners Aditi Joshi, Rennison Lalgee, Melissa Ortega, Victor Martinez and Adrian De La Rosa. Review and discuss the scope of Budget working group and update membership. Current members of the Budget workgroup are: Commissioners Melissa Ortega and Adnan Suleiman. Discussion and approval of recommendation on budget reporting for Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussion and approval of recommendation on FY 24-25 Equity Office Funding Recommendation. Discussion and approval of recommendation on FY 24-25 Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program Funding Recommendation. Discussion and approval of recommendation on FY 24-25 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-012) Recommendation on Early Childhood Investments WHEREAS, the immigrant population in Austin constitutes a significant and varied segment of their respective local communities, with many residing in families of mixed legal statuses; WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, they are 164,000 children who have at least one parent who is an immigrant, meaning one in three children in Austin falls into this category; WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of these children with at least one immigrant parent are U.S. citizens, 87% were born in the United States; WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 31% of children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 90% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, decades of research prove that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low-birth-weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; and WHEREAS, current City investments in early childhood programs align with the goals and strategies of the Austin/Travis County Success By 6 Strategic Plan – a robust, data-driven community strategic plan designed to coordinate efforts, improve child and family outcomes as well as build more efficient and coordinated systems for equitable access; and WHEREAS, the federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood systems and programs are expiring in 2024, including essential worker wage stipends for the early childhood workforce; and WHEREAS, Childcare Scholarship programs through Workforce Solutions Capital Area are at capacity, enrollment is closed, no new funding is available at this time, and as of March 2024, the estimated amount of time a family applying for a scholarship at that time will likely remain on a waitlist before they could expect to be outreached for enrollment is 24 months; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s recently announced Infrastructure Academy is intended to expand the region’s skilled trade sector and access to childcare is an obstacle for the existing workforce, including the skilled trades; and WHEREAS, the Early Childhood Council has had input from Success By 6, The Children’s Funding Project Workgroup, and GAVA, all calling for significantly increased local government investment in the Childcare sector, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408‐014) Recommenda(cid:415)on to fund a Quality of Life Study of the immigrant communi(cid:415)es in Aus(cid:415)n Whereas, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, and Whereas, a Quality of Life study of immigrant residents of Austin has never been done, and Whereas, out of the almost 1 million Austin residents, one out of five is foreign born, and Whereas, the Austin metro area has been the fastest growing area in the United States for the past 12 years in a row, and Whereas, the city of Austin is continuously planning on how to address the needs of residents regarding housing affordability, transit and transportation, access to schools and healthcare, and that these plans must consider demographic shifts in Austin, and Whereas, having data on the needs of the immigrant residents of Austin will allow this commission to make better recommendations to Council, and Whereas, this data will allow City of Austin staff to include the 20% of its residents who are foreign born in their comprehensive planning. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs requests that City Council fund a Quality of Life Study for Immigrant Residents of Austin in the amount of $250,000, comparably to other Quality of Life Studies funded in the past few years. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: ______________________________ Gunjen Mittal, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-009) Equity Office Funding and equity, WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, equality, promotes WHEREAS, by prioritizing initiatives, programs, and services that promote inclusivity, combat discrimination, and address systemic inequities, the city endeavors to create a more just and equitable society for all its residents; principles upholds the of WHEREAS, the latest City of Austin Planning Department show Austin residents are 48% white, 32% Hispanic/Latina/o/x, 8% Asian/Asian American, 7% Black/African American, and 4% Multiracial; and WHEREAS, a recent survey by the City of Austin Office of Police Oversight indicated 22% of respondents identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 76% of respondents identified as heterosexual or straight, with 12% of respondents identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ population including Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 23% of respondents were living with a disability; and WHEREAS, while not an all-inclusive list, all of the demographics specified above are at risk for discrimination and being targeted, generally the older adults in those populations are the most vulnerable; and WHEREAS, in the last twelve months, the City of Austin has seen an increase in discrimination, targeting and persecution of multiple ethnicities; and WHEREAS, the Equity Office mission is “To provide leadership, guidance, and insight on equity to improve the quality of life for Austinites and achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the nation for ALL;” and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Equity Office is currently operating without a permanently appointed Equity Officer; and WHEREAS, there are initiatives within the City of Austin to consolidate the Equity Office with other group(s). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs encourages the Austin City Council to act to maintain the Equity Office and further, to ensure adequate funding to hire and maintain a Chief Equity Officer, and to designate adequate resources to Austin residents who may be experiencing discrimination, marginalization, hate crimes, and/or persecution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs encourages the Austin City Council to support the Equity Office’s ongoing work to address the needs of Austinites and continue to convey that equity in Austin remains a high priority by …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-013) Recommendation on LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mental Healthcare WHEREAS, unlike many immigrants, LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees might not receive support from their diasporic or ethnic communities due to prevailing homophobia or transphobia that mirrors the persecutory conditions they faced in their country of origin; WHEREAS, Research suggests that the asylum application process can have detrimental effects on LGBTQIA+ individuals. A recent study highlighted that asylum seekers within this community endure adverse mental and physical health outcomes, alongside economic instability, while navigating a state of uncertainty during the waiting period; WHEREAS, the testimonies of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers interviewed unveiled severe abuses in their countries of origin, including rape, assault, death threats, extortion, and the forced disappearance or murder of romantic partners and friends. These traumatic experiences exacerbate their mental health struggles; WHEREAS, numerous LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers are compelled to spend time in detention centers in both transit and host countries. Research indicates that conditions in these detention centers can be especially challenging for LGBTQIA+ immigrants, as they are frequently placed in jails or jail-like facilities, resulting in negative mental health consequences; WHEREAS, research suggests that LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers may continue to experience negative mental health outcomes given the multiple and compounded traumas they experience in their countries of origin and throughout the asylum and resettlement processes; WHEREAS, diagnoses commonly associated with this "lifetime of cumulative trauma" include depression, PTSD, dissociative disorders, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study identified that the Austin- Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area had the 3rd largest percentage of LGBTQIA+ people in the UnitedStates, with about 5.0% or 90,000 people identifying as LGBTQIA+; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently has an estimated 475-person waitlist for LGBTQIA+-focused mental health services; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study found that respondents are at high risk for serious mental health issues, including 42% for depression and 12% for suicidal ideation; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s 2021 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study respondents reported having to put off getting health-related services in the past 12 months because of the cost of dental care (29%), mental health care (21%), medical care (18%), and gender-affirming care (9%) among the top services avoided due to cost; and WHEREAS, the City …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-011) Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Actions WHEREAS, The Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, WHEREAS, Immigrant survivors of abuse encounter significant obstacles when attempting to escape violence, particularly due to language barriers, social isolation, uncertain immigration status, and limited access to resources, WHEREAS, SAFE provides free and confidential services to all survivors of abuse, regardless of their immigration status, WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-008) Budget Reporting WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions are tasked with making annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available repository for board and commission budget recommendations; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available way to track the status of board and commission recommendations within a fiscal year, or year over year; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions serve as a liaison between city government and community members, using community guidance to inform council budget recommendations, and council budget decisions to educate community members on council priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions experience term limits, transitions in leadership as well as membership, and changing priorities, all of which lead to a loss in institutional knowledge; and WHEREAS, Austin is the state capital, home of the state’s legislature, many of the legislature’s staff, and local as well as state policy advocates; and WHEREAS, it is reasonable that our city has the talent, skills, and resources necessary to develop a board and commission recommendation budget tracker. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission on Immigrant affairs recommends funding and staffing to create a digital, user friendly, publicly available board and commission budget recommendation tracker. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker can be as simple as a regularly updated excel spreadsheet on the board and commission’s website, or as robust as the Texas Legislature Online Bill Lookup website dependent on available funding and staff capacity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a resource for budget recommendations for each fiscal year, starting with the FY2024 budget cycle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will provide a brief summary of each recommendation with a link to the full recommendation, status update of where in the budget processes it is (submitted, under review by council, etc.), and a final outcome (accepted, rejected, modified, etc.), including any revised versions of the original recommendation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a tool to increase transparency and engagement in the budget process amongst boards and commissions, city council, and the communities across Austin, furthering a shared goal of government that works for all. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded By: Commissioner For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION NUMBER (20240408-010) Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program WHEREAS, The Commission on Immigrant Affairs was established through Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on matters of common concern to immigrants, WHEREAS, Austin continues to face a housing affordability crisis, particularly the persistent rise in rental prices exacerbates the housing affordability crisis, contributing to housing instability, displacement, and homelessness among vulnerable populations, WHEREAS, city residents who are experiencing unstable housing often cite gentrification as a significant factor contributing to their housing instability and, WHEREAS, displacement often disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including people of color and immigrants, who may have limited resources and face systemic barriers to accessing affordable housing; WHEREAS, The City of Austin has allocated funding for the RENT program, now known as "I Belong in Austin," which has proven successful in providing emergency assistance for rent, moving, and storage/relocation to prevent eviction, displacement, and homelessness; and WHEREAS, The "I Belong in Austin" program has demonstrated its value in providing essential support to vulnerable individuals; WHEREAS, the Austin City Council can expand its reach and impact, ensuring that more residents receive the assistance they urgently need to remain housed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs urges the Austin City Council to allocate $15 million to support the "I Belong in Austin" program in the upcoming fiscal year. This allocation is proposed based on a thorough evaluation of the program's effectiveness in mitigating the housing affordability crisis and achieving strategic objectives related to housing stabilization, economic opportunity, and affordability. . Date of Approval: _____________________________ Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded By: Commissioner Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) For: Against: Abstain: Absent: .
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION April 8, 2024, 6 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, D3 Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, Vice Chair, D7 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Amanda Bruce, D10 Laura Hoke, Mayor CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 12, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Staff briefing regarding FY 2023 actual expenditures, including performance measures, for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services, Spay/Neuter). Staff briefing regarding FY 2024 actual expenditures, as of the second quarter (March 31, 2024), for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services and Spay/Neuter). Staff briefing on the year-to-date progress of the spay/neuter goals for the City of Austin. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the License Agreement Report from Austin Pets Alive. Discussion of a potential ban on foie gras at Austin restaurants. Discussion of the Austin Animal Center "Urgent Placement List" Memorandum and Matrix. Discussion of the implementation of Ordinance No. 20240201-002 (An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 3-1 relating to disposition of an impounded animal, notice to rescue organization, reporting by animal shelter, removing Definitions; and adopting a bite scale). Approve recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Animal Services Budget. Conduct officer elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Parliamentarian. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. 11. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. FUTURE AGENDA …
